I'm sorry but main dishes are not great ... the resort is beautiful... the stuff are great .... but food is not good at all . read more

Solstice - Super Salty ... the fish is Salty and plus this souse was super Salty.... ahhhh big turn off - New American Near Me - Stowe, Vermont

Okay. I have mixed feelings about this restaurant. I've had both their breakfast and dinner and have had a number of different experiences. Pretty much dinner - worth it, breakfast - rethink it. Let's start with the good: dinner.Their prices are on the higher side but everything is delicious and farm to table. We've gotten everything from their scallops to their mac and cheese to their wagyu steak topped with foie gras to their 32 oz Tomahawk Steak. The menu is always changing and being updated. From what I remember, it's way more decadent in the colder months which does make sense. If you're considering a more upscale dining experience for the evening, I would definitely consider this restaurant. Now for breakfast. They have a breakfast buffet option that seems to have a gone a bit downhill. In addition to the items sitting there, they used to have an omelet stand and smoked salmon which seemed to have disappeared the last two times we were there. Remove those items and you can't really justify the price for what is available. From the top of my head, they have cold oatmeal, pancakes, bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, bagel/bread assortment, mini pastries, yogurt and toppings. They no longer had french toast either on their a la carte menu (which let me tell you, was so delicious) or as part of their buffet. I've also ordered the Nosedive sandwich from their a la carte menu, which is basically a fancy egg and cheese sandwich. Don't get me wrong - it's delicious - but it starts to not taste as wonderful when you realize that you're being charged $17 for this small sandwich. read more

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Really this is 2.5 stars but yelp doesn't allow the .5 to happen so here we are. We stayed at the Lodge at Spruce Peak and they advertise Solstice as a great option to dine in the lodge. When we first visited Stowe 2 years ago we LOVED Solstice for dinner. They had such tasty options, so we were excited to come back and have more. To our dismay the menu was drastically cut down, price increased, and location moved. We understand with COVID things change and staff shortages can happen so when we realized that they were fully booked for dinner we opted for take out. First let me say, $20 for chicken wings seems absolutely insane. This price gouge left such a bad taste in my mouth. You can drive down the street and get wings for $10. It seemed so high, especially since I imagine as an appetizer it doesn't come with more than 7 wings. During our first stay the food seemed a bit more "elevated" and had more variety. This menu seemed very limited and very basic. Also note, the lunch and dinner menu are virtually the exact same, so really there isnt much variety here. After perusing the menu we chose the Brussels sprouts as an appetizer, a pulled pork sandwich and buffalo chicken tacos. We wanted some cider but didn't see any cider options on the menu, which felt weird because there are so many cideries around. I called and had to inquire what options they had and the guy on the phone said they had Stowe cider high and dry but since it wasn't online to just "randomly pick a beer and put that you want the Stowe high and dry cider instead" as a work around. Boyfriend got the food and we ate in our room. The sprouts were actually really really tasty, certainly the only thing I would've ordered again. They weren't very crispy but were balanced with good flavor. The ciders were requested and were told about....didn't happen. We were given tipps up instead as they didn't actually have high and dry. Whatever, a small miscommunication, but I'm glad I picked the cheapest beer as my "drink" because that's what we paid for it. No idea if that was right or not. The pulled pork was eh at best, the bun was very soggy and the pork had more of a braised pork you'd find in tacos or burritos, not a bbq pulled pork with coleslaw. The buffalo chicken tacos also did not have a great balance of flavors. They were spicy, soggy and nothing to really tame the heat. The tortillas also fell apart. Overall currently I wouldn't recommend coming here, which is a shame. Between what feels like a price jump and a weird balance of flavors on 2/3 of the dishes I would recommend only sticking with apps (not $20 wings) and enjoying bigger meals elsewhere if you can. Hope they can step it up next time we visit. read more

Pro-Tip, make a reservation early! They do fill up and are taking Covid precautions into consideration. Do not leave without ordering the Glog (hot mulled wine) and the New England Clam Chowder. A perfect break after hitting the slopes. Prices are steep, like the mountain, but hey it's the convenience you're really paying for. Our server Lauren was fabulous. Cheery and efficient. They're doing everything they can to accommodate people quickly. Definitely a perfect lunch spot for us. Little finer dining than just a grab and go kind of stop. Enjoy! read more

Located on the 2nd floor above the Lodge is where you can find this restaurant! If you're in the main parking lot, take the Over Easy Gondola over and you'll be right where the Lodge is located. There's also parking located closer to this area as well. Be prepared to pay a little bit more money because it's resort food of course.. but when you've been hitting the slopes, you build a big appetite. This place also has alcohol for those of you looking for those beverages as well! The food options were great.. but service is a bit slow! Saw lots of disappointed people wondering where their food is and even heard that the wait time is a bit ridiculous. I'm thinking they were starving from all the snowboarding haha and waited too long to eat. Lobster Sliders I chose this as my meal, comes with 3 sliders. While the flavor was good, I wish I had a bit more lobster to it. It was one tiny serving per slider, but what I had was yummy. The buns were buttered and toasted which was a nice touch! Fish Tacos My husband had the fish tacos which had Swordfish as the fish. It had a good amount of fish, so serving size wise... it was great! But when he started eating it, it was a mess. Everything was falling apart. The tortilla was cold. The dressing they had on it had no flavor. So all in all, he was disappointed. read more

Solstice - Fish Tacos - New American Near Me - Stowe, Vermont

Incredibly over-priced. You're at the resort, so you expect to be gouged, but you also expect a quality buffet at such a nice hotel from their "fine dining" restaurant. This is what the $28 breakfast buffet looks like if you're a vegetarian: powdered eggs, boring fruit, and toast from Shaw's. Go downtown to someplace else, don't give Vail anymore money than you have to. There is also no coffee, water, or juice at the buffet. You think they could afford to throw that in after charging $28 for the saddest food in Vermont. Other than the awful food the staff is awesome. But you feel bad that they have to constantly apologize for this place. read more

Solstice - $28 breakfast buffet with powdered eggs. Screw this place, and whoever though this was a good idea. - New American Near Me - Stowe, Vermont

First off, I would like to commend the amazing server we had tonight. She was absolutely perfect and could not have done a better job at attending to us and making sure we had a lovely night. If she was not the waitress, this review would not have gotten a 3. The food and the lack of attention to timing of seating customers who had reservations was ridiculous. I understand that COVID has affected many businesses but Stowe has been amazing the past week with restaurants and this just did not hit the mark. The food was not cooked properly (even after the first round that was sent back). While some items such as the pasta dish was good, the others lack the spark you would expect from a "high class restaurant". The amount of negative comments toward food (and timing of food arrival for the individuals seated around us) was absolutely horrible for the quality of restaurant the owners claim it to be. I wish the absolute best to the waitress we had tonight. I hope she finds a restaurant who can do her justice. read more

Very tasty food! We ordered a bowl of the New England Clam Chowder and the Lobster Roll. Both dishes were delicious however, both dishes also came out only luke warm. The soup was just barely hot and the lobster roll was warm. Regardless we ate everything served because it tasted great. I would still return! It is mildly pricey. This restaurant is located on the second floor of the The Lodge. read more

We had a wonderful breakfast at Solstice. The food was great, truly a top experience. The servers were also wonderful. The only criticism overall is that the restaurant itself is heavily used and looks worn down. Also, although the hostess served us without incident see was abrupt and a bit rude to the two parties ahead of us which made me uncomfortable and unsure of what to expect when we approached the podium. The pancakes were some of the best we have ever had. Get the pastry basket to share with the table. It will be well worth it. For something a little different that is not too heavy I highly recommend the Chia Seed & House Granola Parfait. I was very tasty and delightful. The Bloody Mary's were excellent and I appreciated the premium tea offerings. This is a place to stop in at even if you aren't staying at the resort. read more

The beautiful view of the mountain is about the only good thing I have to say about this restaurant. We came here for an early-morning breakfast before hitting the slopes. The restaurant was nearly empty, yet we were seated right next to a family with six young, and very loud, kids. Our waiter was inattentive and left our food sitting under the heat lamps for at least 10 minutes before bringing it to our table. I ordered an omelette with a side of fruit and my boyfriend ordered the lox bagel. Neither were worth half of what we paid for them. I would definitely never eat here again. read more

Solstice - Overpriced omelette - New American Near Me - Stowe, Vermont

Beautiful location. Can't wait to go in and try this place in person. Shout out to Ian from Solstice saving me 3 separate in-room orders. It's our first night here and the drive was long. I appreciate the help so much. Thank you again. read more

This restaurant is the downfall of the Stowe resort. 1. Staff are continuously confused about everything: menus, what's available etc. No one knows what they're doing, whether there's a kids menu or not (on Monday there was a kids breakfast menu, and on Tuesday there was not), whether you can sit outside or not (sometimes it's reserved for patrons of hourglass, the bar next door. And sometimes it's not.) 2. The food is mediocre at best (and overpriced, but that is expected for a resort). We normally stay at TopNotch resort which has fantastic food. We never got sick of eating at Flannel and the Roost because the food is great. This food at Solstice is much lower quality. At a time when the hospitality industry is focused on high quality food and dining experiences to keep people spending money on-site, this place feels way behind and stuck in the 80s or 90s. Our family keeps dreading having another meal here over our 6 day vacation. 3. Breakfast buffet is the same stuff every single day. Avoid. They never change it up or have specials. On the plus, some of the staff is nice! read more

I live in Stowe full time and often bring people up to Spruce Peak. We've eaten at your restaurant about 10-12 times now and last night was the last visit. The hostess was invisible, so we stood there for a good 10 minutes before anyone even acknowledged our party. The only thing sadder was the presentation of our food. The Impossible Burger that I get at Burger King looks better than what we were served last night. It was the saddest looking burger we've ever seen. You guys are supposed to be the cream of the crop in Stowe, but the dining experiences are akin to an Applebees (or what I imagine Applebees to be.) read more

Solstice was our second choice restaurant for our anni celebration dinner (couldn't get reservations for Cliff House). While the service and ambiance were excellent, the food left a lot to be desired. Drinks: A glass of sparkling rosé for me and cab sauv for him. They just updated and expanded their wine list. The pear martini seemed to be a good choice too - it was garnished with a whole pear slice! Apps: The amuse-bouche (shredded carrots and raisin slaw) lacked a desirable punch of flavor for a pre-courser. We started with a cheese plate and chose all local VT brands: Cabot Creamery's cheddar (cow's milk), Lake's Edge (goat's milk with a soft consistency), and Verano (sheep's milk, similar to blue cheese). This was the highlight of our meal - the cheeses and the accompaniments (raw honey from Lake Champlain, walnuts, and stone fruit chutney) were all phenomenal. Yup, this was my kind of night cheese (Liz Lemon reference). The pan seared foie gras was also delicious and I'm not even a big fan of duck liver. Entrees: I ordered the pan seared scallops with butter poached lobster [claws] enhancement. The dish was beautifully presented, but only one side of the scallops was seared, and that side was burnt; meanwhile the lobster meat was a tad overcooked. My bf ordered the chef's signature item: braised lamb shank with mashed polenta - we've had more tender lamb at restaurants in our hometown, Boston. We shared the tasting flight of 3 sides (truffled mac & VT cheddar cheese, whipped potatoes, and ratatouille) - good but nothing 'wow' about them. No dessert for us but we did enjoy the complimentary petit four (tartlets with liquid caramel and Himalayan salt). Our waiters (we had two) were knowledgeable and friendly. The space was elegant, warm and inviting. However, the food was sub-par at the high price point. I might give brunch a try next time but won't return for dinner. read more

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We ate at solstice on a birthday trip up to Stowe while staying in the hotel. The service was friendly and attentive, and the food was delicious, especially the sweet potato soup! However the prices were high, though I suppose that is to be expected at such a destination. One other qualm, though small, is that it was my birthday, which the staff mentioned many times, but there was no cake or anything included. With such a large bill it kind of seems given. All in all a nice evening though read more

This place is a hit or miss. Unfortunately, we only ran into miss this week! We started off at the bar once we arrived at the hotel itself and we wanted to order food but the bartender told us he couldn't order food off of his kiosk, we had to put in an online order and wait an hour and a half. Once we had the chance to place an order, we ordered the burger to go and it was really good! The next morning, we had breakfast. It was ok, just the basics here. We then tried dinner on Thursday and got our meals and there was so much oil in the food, our stomachs started hurting! We then tried dessert because we were still hungry, I got the ice cream sandwich and my ice cream was so frozen I couldn't even eat it. Would only recommend if you don't want to leave the property of spruce peak and sticking to the "finger foods" or appetizers! Drinks were great and staff was great too! read more

Casual relaxed atmosphere. Prompt and friendly servers. Was offered refills on coffee quickly and a to-go cup. Food came quickly (brioche French toast had some nice fruit, my daughter had the Nutella lover's French toast which she liked - bananas on the side were too mushy for her liking) Coffee was good, as was the orange juice. Found the breakfast pricy, but that's typical for a resort of this level (it's in the Stowe mountain lodge) read more

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Part of the group I was at the hotel with had dinner here one night and it was outstanding. Our server was top notch; remembered, names orders...even people who had been the previously. Linda was outstanding. She really made the experience. Everything here was excellent: service, meal, atmosphere; it all delivered. We were here for quite some time and the time just flew by. I rally enjoyed the entire experience. If you're in the hotel, definitely stop by. If you're in the Stowe area, it's definitely worth dropping in. read more

Stayed in the property for two nights. Had the breakfast buffet and it was horrible. I picked up a couple of croissant and it was stale and dry. How can you screw up baked goods? Server was telling me that it is freshly baked that morning but obviously it was not done right. In fairness, French toast and maple syrup were the only good thing on the spread. Service was good but the variety of food offered was very disappointing! read more

Great place for breakfast. Menu is perfect size and ingredients were fresh. Service and ambiance were excellent with beautiful scenery overlooking the mountains. read more

Avoid at all costs! Sadly Solstice is about the only option for dinning when at the Spruce Peak resort, but it is terrible. The servers seem as though they are untrained as they failed to provide us good service... they were not able to explain menu items, they failed to communicate with us, and they also were not great at filling up water. Also, the food was subpar. The menu is extremely limited as many of the dishes are complex (not appealing to all). Also no vegan entree opinions, which is a bit annoying. And it's #expensiveaf (avocado asparagus salad pictured below) read more

Solstice - New American Near Me - Stowe, Vermont

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Where to start! It's thanksgiving evening and our night couldn't be any worse!!! We waited for 20 min to get seated the another 15 min to get served at least with water and some dried old bread plus a ridiculous portion of "Cheese Plate" like what's going on!!!! The food after an hour late of waiting came and guess what , every single dish was cold! Our night was ruined and most tables around us weren't happy at all and all guests were complaining.. never consider this place , avoid it!!!! It makes me sad that a beautiful like Spruce Peak , can have such bad quality restaurants and horrible service. read more

There are some great bartenders here And some not so good. The experience depends on who you get. We ordered a charcuterie plate which took what they said 35 minutes because they looked at the ticket and made excuses. The bartender didn't put it in right away it was closer to 45 minutes. Mind you a charcuterie plate does not include any cooking???? Instead of apologies we got a lot of excuses. I can understand when a restaurant is busy (which they were not at the time) but I cannot understand when management gives excuses instead of apologies and bar staff is rude. read more

***ALERT***STAY AWAY***ALERT*** Host and bartender(redheaded ponytail) were both extremely rude. I have worked in hotels and upscale restaurants for over 10 years and this is easily one of the worst experiences I have ever had. The oysters were definitely delicious. Walked in to the restaurant and headed straight for the bar. I was the only person In The restaurant at this time. I immediately tried to order oysters and some beers and the bartender immediately told me that I had to check in with the host. I let the host know that we were going to order some oysters and beers and take them to the lawn in the spruce peak village(maybe a 65 foot walk from the restaurant). He looked at me like I was crazy and told me that I couldn't do that. I made him aware that my wife and I did it last weekend after we saw a few other couples doing so, and the bartender was aware and nobody seemed to mind. The host responded by saying he had to go talk to his manager. A few minutes passed and he came back saying that he couldn't allow it and he cannot provide service on the lawn. I let him know that I don't want/need service and that's why I am ordering from the bar, and made him aware that I brought the oyster platters out myself and even brought back the empty oyster platters after and would do so again. He had to go speak to his manager again. After coming back for the second time, he told me that I could now do as I wanted but had to bring back all the dishes and trash myself. I happily agreed. Went to the bar, ordered 5 dozen oysters and 4 beers. I tipped the bartender $30 on a $90 check, just for him to pour me 4 beers. He didn't shuck the oysters and he certainly didn't bring them to me or clean up after me. Fast forward 30 minutes later. I bring back all the empty oyster trays to the bar and attempt to order more oysters. They had a deal going on from 5-6pm, $1 oysters. It was 5:55pm. When I try to order two more dozen, the bartender tries to tell me that the deal is over. I let him know that I am aware that there's still a few minutes left and he hesitantly tells me ok and puts the order in. A couple minutes later(now 5:58pm) the gentleman that was a few feet away from me asked the bartender if the oyster deal was still going on and the bartender happily responds yes and asks the gentleman how many he would like. I am still confused on why the bartender treated me very poorly compared to other people at the bar now. At this point I am even more pissed off and completely regret tipping this guy as generously as I did. I told the bartender I would return in a few minutes to pick up the oysters. I returned 10 minutes later. There were probably 4-5 people in the bar at the point. It was obvious that the oysters weren't ready so I just stood there patiently waiting, during this time the bartender walked past me multiple times and didn't even acknowledge me(he was not busy helping anybody else as well). Finally, a girl comes out with my tray of oysters and asks the bartender who they are for. This is going on less than 4 feet from me and I can hear them perfectly. He rudely pointed at me for her to give me the tray. With Covid going on and all, this restaurant and resort really needs the business. However, their employees are doing a great job of keeping people away. Do yourself a favor and STAY AWAY! read more

Solstice - a table with oysters and beer - New American Near Me - Stowe, Vermont

I wish I could tell you how much we liked the food here but they didn't want to seat us. We were four hikers who were hiking the Long Trail and wanted to treat ourselves to a nice hot breakfast. A young man began to approach the host/hostess station but turned quickly on his heel when he saw us. A minute later a woman came up and asked us if we had a reservation. When we told her that we didn't, she told us that there was no availability for at least another hour or so. Hmmm. Only one table on the outside porch in use and lots of tables open, even considering COVID precautions. A pretty slick way to get rid of us. We happily got a delicious breakfast sandwich and coffee at the Beanery across the way, where we were served with cordiality and without pretentiousness. read more

Excellent breakfast! Often hotel/resort restaurants are just average. The Solstice has an incredible breakfast menu with something for everyone. Great flavor combinations. I highly recommend it. Service is top notch! read more

My parents have been telling me about Solstice for the last year, so to be honest, I went in thinking this was going to be a transformative restaurant experience. I'm sure my expectations were too high, but the overall experience was well below the hype. Yes, Stowe's biggest and best resort is impressive. Yes, the owners spared no expense in building out the space. But given that Stowe, Vermont is such a charming town with so many intimate and well crafted dining options, Solstice felt like the big corporate brother that didn't care whether you liked the place or not. The space is big and well appointed but ultimately kind of cold--all the wood in the world (which is not far off in my estimate, looking at the floors and walls) can't save this space from looking a little bit like a Las Vegas casino restaurant. The place is built for large groups and large crowds, with tables that leave you feeling a little bit exposed--like you should have kept your coat on to avoid the drafts. I'm sure many other people have commented on the price of the food relative to the flavor and creativity, but suffice it to say, my coffee-rubbed venison--which came out of the kitchen well below lukewarm--was good on paper and mediocre in practice. Every dish was significantly overpriced, capitalizing more on the brand of the resort than on the talent of the chef. The only two things that were standouts among the three meals we ordered were the bread (served piping hot, unlike the entrees) and the mussels, which were cooked to perfection and offered a tasty combination of sweet, briny and savory. But I bet if you were to ask my parents what they ordered (now that it's two days later), they wouldn't remember. The food was decent but ultimately forgettable--nothing really made any of us feel an urgent need to comment or share with each other as we plodded along through our meal. Our server was good--attentive without being intrusive. But I couldn't shake the sense that, unlike the servers at other good restaurants in town, he expected us to like what we were served because hey, this is Solstice and guests are supposed to like anything a restaurant of this caliber serves. Baloney. For me, the best restaurant experience is when everyone there steps up to make sure you're comfortable and goes out of the way to help you discover what makes the place unique. I'm not convinced anything about Solstice was unique for Stowe...except the price. One final note that gives you a sense of the Solstice experience. I'm not a huge wine connoisseur, but I'm also not completely unfamiliar with different kinds of wine. So when I saw what was offered by the glass, I was somewhat shocked. They have some very ordinary, widely distributed wines offered by the glass, but the price per glass is at least two dollars more than the price of the entire bottle in a local Vermont wine store. I understand that restaurants can charge a premium for booze, but I couldn't help feeling like this restaurant had duped people into paying more than the value of the wine or the experience. I kept picturing the managers saying, "You know, we don't have to find really good wines as long as we charge a really high price. People will think they're drinking something better than they are when they see they're paying $14 a glass." That kind of mentality frustrates everyone. It's exactly the reason that people are skeptical of going to expensive restaurants in small towns with pretty views. If you can't get by with the quality of your food and wine, don't fool people into thinking they're enjoying something that's better than it is. Do something well and do it with some energy and enthusiasm. We went to Solstice for my mom's 70th birthday, but I don't think we'll be going back anytime soon. Before you go, make sure you check out some of the other great places to dine in Stowe. Stowe is blessed with some great chefs and restaurants with more intimate and unique approaches to making guests feel welcome. read more

I came there with my bf for the Christmas dinner and it was quite good ! Working stuff is so polite and food was delicious...but little bit overpriced for a Stowe. We payed for Christmas dinner and 2 hot winter drinks 180$. And it included : 2 really small salads, mashed potatoes,carrots ,salmon and lamb(really small pieces of meat). Anyway , the atmosphere was awesome and it's located in a really luxury and beautiful hotel! read more

Solstice - New American Near Me - Stowe, Vermont

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How do you have only one vegetarian option on the menu?! Plus it's the slowest service I've ever experienced. Some of those at our table received pink chicken and tiramisu was not tiramisu. I would not recommend this place. read more

Solstice - New American Near Me - Stowe, Vermont

Went for lunch and even though we had a reservation, we ended up waiting for 30 minutes beyond the time of our reservation. Unfortunately, we had already ordered the Valentine's Day to-go box before going for lunch. The place was utterly disorganized and rude to us when we asked for our takeout order. My boyfriend ended up waiting 45 minutes for them to give us the meal (even though we had spoken with the restaurant two days earlier to confirm our pick up time!!). Certainly not worth the wait and rude staff. read more

--It was the best of times!-- We appropriately ate here on the day of the winter solstice. This restaurant prides itself on using totally local food and has an accordingly New American menu. The whole restaurant, from the service to the high-end lodge decor, was classy yet comfy. We started with a cheese plate that was very good, except 8 of the 9 cheese possibilities were from moo cows. Perhaps there are no goats in VT but variety would have been nice. The charcuterie was good but nothing unique about the plate or taste. Then my sister had crostinis with mozarella, blistered tomatoes, balsamic syrup and a basil puree that was absurd. When she wouldn't let me eat the whole thing, I stabbed her. For an entree, I ordered the osso bucco, which was a bit dry. Everyone else's dishes (the duck, filet, and scallops) were excellent - I especially recommend the duck. --It was the worst of times!-- I have twin 14 year old brothers. They often act like recovering Michael Vick pets when we are at dinner. We had just finished discussing how one of them was actually sent to manners school a few years ago. The waiter brought out our 5 desserts, including an apple spread. Someone jokingly accused my sister of turning tricks, and I made a joke about her offering a spread herself. What kind of family is this? Anyway, whatever horrible and inappropriate pun I used caused my little brother to laugh uncontrollably as he ingested a faceful of apple pie and creme fraiche. First, he coughed. Then he started choking. And then, it happened. As we jumped up to see if he needed the Heimlich, he leaned back, then threw up his entire dessert. Directly and completely into a wine glass. An incredulous silence hit our table, as we tried to contemplate what had just occurred - my brother was askew in his chair, we were in a fancy restaurant, and a cornucopia of pastry remnants was now opening nicely alongside a lovely, medium bodied Pinot Noir. I will never understand how he managed to throw up while discussing manners school, how he threw up into a wine glass, or how I was not adopted. But, when this incident occurred, we were all laughing so hard that we had to leave the restaurant early. We left their college funds as a tip. In conclusion, I'd love to go back, but I'm probably not allowed. read more

Solstice is a part of the mega-billions AIG invested into the new Stowe resort and the money shows. The hotel itself is quite impressive, looking from the outside much like I would imagine a Swiss ski resort to look (I've never been). Inside is modern, but classic and comfortable and the scenery around the place is fantastic. OK, now for the actual restaurant... The atmosphere is great: fireplaces, good amount of lighting, rustic decoration: all the things I've expect when gourmet meets Vermont. Our waitstaff was attentive and I dug that they all wore nametags listing their home-states (or countries), almost like what you'd see on a cruise. The food selection was excellent. Much like you'd see at a gourmet restaurant in Boston (my area), you could choose from a 4 course tasting menu, 7 course tasting menu (both with wine pairings) or you could go a la carte from a standard menu. All of the dishes were prepared well and the wine recommendations were spot on. What didn't go according to plan? Three things: 1. They seated us next to the fireplace. I think they did this because we told them it was my mom's bday and they wanted to make it special. That fireplace is HOT. That said, we told them we were uncomfortable and they moved us immediately, no questions asked. 2. I ordered the 7 course tasting menu, but received the 4. I tend to mumble, so it could have been my fault. Either way, the 4 course was MORE than enough and I was somewhat relieved by the limitation. 3. Filet Mignon was one of the courses (which is great), but I never got a chance to request a specific temperature. I'm a bit wacky and like my steak on the raw side, so when it came up medium, I was a bit disappointed. That said, I would definitely come back here. The place is new, needs to work out the kinks, but it has HUGE potential. Even if I wasn't dining at Solstice, I'd like to just hang out near its numerous fireplaces for a drink. read more

We stayed at the Stowe Mountain Lodge and came here for dinner during our stay. At first glance, the restaurant is gorgeous--great views, lots of fireplaces, open design but let's face it, it's the food that really counts and this place was meh. At the table: tomato salad, gazpacho, cheese plate, lobster risotto, sirloin, and trout. The tomato salad was really terrible and sweet--there was bacon in this salad and it tasted like candy and just thinking about it again is making me feel pukey. Gazpacho was gazpacho, cold, ha. The cheese plate was fine but the accoutrements were lacking [like 2 pieces of bread for 6 servings of cheese--yes I could have asked for more but we'll get to that]. Lobster risotto tasted like oatmeal and was way too soupy. The trout portions were for babies--literally, maybe 3 or 4 ounces [not like I'm looking for gargantuan sizes but really?!]. The sirloin was ordered medium and came out well, well done. We sent it back and never saw it again--haha--kidding, it came out after the entire table had finished their meals and drinks. The waitress was ultra apologetic regarding the kitchens incredibly slow service and she took it off the bill but the service, at this hotel in general, is lethargic. That's why I didn't even bother asking for more bread for my cheese plate. I wouldn't eat here again. read more

Giving 5 stars mostly for Tim the Sommelier. We made reservation for chef's table, but they lost our reservation and they couldn't fulfill. We understand that mistakes happen but were still a little frustrated with the logistics and situation. However hostess and Tim came out and said they would give an awesome experience with wine tasting through the menu. The dinner menu is strong and my husband and I are foodies so picky about our fine dining experiences. Coupling the strong menu with Tim's knowledge of pairing wines it truly was an awesome experience. If he isn't too busy get his advice on wines and pick his brain for wine reccos. Something that could have been a 1 star turned into a 5 star with the strong menu, tim's wine skills, and the hostess. read more

Very sub par experience. My girlfriend and I traveled from Boston to Stowe for a weekend getaway and had a reservation at Solatice. We first entered the resort and were nearly trampled by children running rampant. We arrived early, so decided to sit at the bar, which was full. As we tried to find a seat a hostess, very rudely, nudged us as she was trying to walk around us more than once. The bartender who served us was a young man who had no problem telling customers how much he was compensated at the resort, but when asked for a drink, was rude and seemed entitled. The drinks we're OK and the beer selection is very limited. We were seated next to a window, which, in the middle of a Vermont winter was very cold. Our waitress was kind and attentive in the beginning. For appetizers we got the mussels and cheese plate which was good. I ordered a beer for the entree, which never came. For entrees we tried the filet and venison which sat under the heats lamps for a solid 20 minutes before they were tabled. The entrees were good, nothing to write home about. During the entire time we ate our entrees, our waitress never came to check on us. My girlfriend politely went up to the manager about 10 minutes after our plates were taken to tell her how disappointed our time was. The manager was sweet and removed the beer I ordered, and never came, and also tacked on a discount. When the waitress finally came back to get our bill, she asked for our valet ticket so our car would be ready by the time we walked out. As we walked out, the valet did not recieve the notification and took nearly 10 minutes to bring the car around. Overall, very dissapointed. The manager was super sweet, otherwise every encounter with employees at the resort came off entitled and flat out rude. Not worth the time or effort. I would recommend if you're foing to drive up the mountain to go to Top Notch. read more

We never even had the opportunity to eat here. Checked in to SML at about 7:30 pm on Friday evening. As the lodge has mandatory valet we figured we'd just grab dinner at solstice rather than wait for the car and head to town. So at 8:45 We headed up the stairs to a pretty busy bar area and made our way to the hostess for the dining room. I'd like to point out that the dining room was virtually empty at this time. Anyway, we asked to be seated and hostess turned us away (party of 2) as. And I quote, "I have another party of 2 coming in so I have to see if they show up before I can seat you". Remember it was an empty dining room...in any case we got the car at ended up at the Cactus Cafe (service was great and food was good). read more

We recently stayed here for a short 3 day stay, and ate breakfast twice, and lunch and dinner once while staying at the Lodge Food:Mostly Good, slightly above average. Solid, nothing terribly inventinve, but reliable fare. I enjoyed my duck, and it was well prepared, not over-cooked and flavorful. The recipe had a decidely French flair. Breakfast was a mixed bag.The french toast was too light probably from not being sokaed in batter long enough, and not custardy. Both the pancakes and franch toast were served with real Vermont syrup, not alot, but enough. For lunch I had the Reuben, which was very good. My wife had the Mushroom flatbread, it really should be called the Garlic flatbread as she picked off- no lie- 30 cloves of garlic. It's nice that you dont have to leave to get decent food, it is pricey however. Service:Fine, nothing spectacular. But was not poor or lacking. Value:Poor-overpriced, what you would expect at a ski lodge retaurant. Atmosphere:Well here is the problem-lots of kids here. So this is NOT the place to go for a romantic night, unless you enjoy kids rough-housing at the table next to you. So no problems coming with a family with lots of young children. Not what I look for in a restaurant, but they have to eat somewhere, although I imagine that would get quite expensive. It does have an enjoyable lodge feel though- and was not tacky. read more

Delicious!! Some of the reviews were making me nervous. Be reassured that the food was delicious. We had the kale salad, brussels sprouts, squash fritters, chicken sandwich, and burger. All were delicious, lots of flavor! The temporary site during renovations is elegant and beautiful! We sat on the wraparound porch outside, lovely experience. Five of us, parents with adult children.Desserts were beautiful, works of art, the pineapple dessert lacked in flavor. Good service. read more

We're here at SML for a week-decided to try the Sunday brunch. Called ahead, was told there was no wait. Literally after arriving 2 minutes later from or room, there was a 20 minute wait. Omelet to order was excellent-everything else out on the buffet was either empty (8:45 AM) or store bought. Really disappointing brunch-no carving station or fish. Waiter disappeared. Obviously extremely understaffed for a Holiday weekend. Will eat off property for the remainder of our stay. read more

The food here is terrible. Believe all of the earlier reviews that have said that. Ate here for breakfast and lunch, and the only thing that was good was the fruit plate (because you can't really mess up fruit, can you?). Also, the restaurant has many different seating areas, but the hostess placed us right next to another table filled with people--even though the rest of the room was and remained unoccupied the entire time we were there. COVID hasn't left us yet. Why seat people next to each other when there is plenty of space elsewhere? On the bright side, the wait staff is very nice. read more