We had a bit of a wait, but it was a Saturday night and we did not have to wait as long as they…read moresaid. They use the Yelp waitlist, but I couldn't join it until we showed up to the restaurant, which was a little confusing. We ended up sitting at the counter by the wood fire, which was neat to watch. Our server (Jenn) was awesome. My drink was very pricy ($18), but it was pretty tasty. Everything was absolutely delicious - we got a Mac & cheese and 2 burgers with fries. I love that it's all farm-to-table. Would absolutely eat here again and *highly* recommend it.

I returned to The Bench following my last visit in 2014... kudos to the owners for surviving Covid…read moreand still delivering a spectacular meal. I remembered the duck as one of the best of all time, and they didnt disappoint tonight. Starting with warm, friendly service, a solid menu and inviting atmosphere, it all came back to me. We started with an outstanding poutine with a base of fries in duck fat. Spectacular!!! Next, I had no other option but to try the duck. Served in a skillet with potatoes, and broccoli in a savory sauce that has a hint of sweet without being overwhelmingly sweet, it is perfect. This is definitely a must stop when in Stowe!

We are staying about 10 minutes down the road in an AirBNB and decided to get takeout tonight…read more First up, the duck wontons were amazing! Duck Bacon was smoky, the dipping sauce was perfect, the creaminess was on point. We both got the Bayley Blue Burgers. Amazing blue cheese. Amazing burgers. Just a really good burger. If you're in town, I highly recommend getting a good burger and some wontons here!

Nice service but all frozen food. Chicken wings was still frozen in the center. Service was friendlyread more

Immediately upon entering we were greeted by the hostess who took our names and said the wait was…read moreabout 20 minutes. We ordered beers at the bar and were seated within 10 minutes. It was the busiest place in town for a Sunday night. The burger was cooked exactly as requested. It didn't come with fries so I ordered the barbecue chips and dip. A huge order we took home to snack on the next day. Service was fantastic and quick!

Unexpectedly great food, but some of the rudest service I've experienced in a long time…read more I stopped in recently and the kitchen absolutely delivered: everything was hot, well-seasoned, and honestly far better than I expected for a casual spot. Unfortunately, that's where the positives end. From the moment we sat down, the attitude from behind the bar set the tone in the worst way. The older woman tending bar was openly dismissive, rolled her eyes at simple questions about the menu, and made us feel like we were inconveniencing her every time we ordered a drink or asked for something basic like water or silverware. No greeting, no smile, and zero effort to be even minimally polite. At one point she dropped drinks in front of us without a word and walked away before we could even ask for what was missing. It's a shame, because the kitchen clearly cares, but the experience at the bar completely overshadowed how good the food was. If ownership ever addresses the front-of-house attitude, this could be a fantastic place, but until then, be prepared for excellent plates paired with some truly miserable service.

Basically, this is a bar that serves food…read more I had the chicken strips with fries. On the negative side, both strips and fries were both frozen prepackaged. On the positive side, they were cooked properly. The meat tasted fresh and was hot and juicy with a crisp crust. The fries were crisp and well-seasoned. My spouse had a quesadilla that was fresh, hot, and tasty. For beverages, I had iced tea that tasted freshly made. My spouse had a smoked lager that he tells me was the best beer he'd had in Vermont. It was dark, smoky, and slightly sweet. The place seemed a bit understaffed, but the guy who seated us and took our orders was pleasant and helpful. The wait for food wasn't bad at all. As for ambiance, the place is a rustic bar in a strip center. There's a pool room and video arcade attached. There's outdoor seating available.

Disrespectful or understaffed establishment. Better off making a reservation at The Bench for…read moreadequate service and food.

We had reservations for the day before Thanksgiving (2025), and they did not disappoint. Even…read morethough it was a packed dining room, our table was right next to the fireplace. We started off with the soup of the day which was turkey bacon. My husband got the seafood diavolo and I had the NY strip. Dessert was apple blueberry crumb pie. Everything we had was delicious. The drive from CT was so worth it, we'd take another drive just to back there! Our server, Chelsea, was attentive but also allowed us to enjoy our meals. If you're in Stowe, this place is a MUST! Definitely recommend making a reservation.

What an amazing restaurant. Everyone is so friendly and helpful. They knew it was our anniversary…read moreand they had the best table ready for us as well as a handwritten card! What a special touch. The food was amazing from appetizers to dessert. They had a nice wine list too. We could not have been happier! The interior of the restaurant was warm and inviting. Heather was just the best. So genuine, happy and provides the best service. She made our night. If I could give ten stars I would. We liked it that much.

We really enjoyed our stop to the scenic Von Trapp estate and brewery. The view of the Green…read moreMountains must be seen to fully appreciate. The brewery had the German euro feel to it with very good beers and full food menu. Bratwurst, schnitzel, sausage, and pretzels available. The dining area may require reservations but there is an observation deck for walk ins as well. Service was very friendly and helpful. Parking is very large.

We stopped here for lunch and the host was very good, fast, friendly, and personable. The food was…read moreunderwhelming and the server even more so. The beer selection was good and the beer that we tried was quite good. The maple lemonade was excellent. The charcuterie board was quite disappointing for the price. We could not recommend this place, but I know it will remain a very busy business.

Best food we ate in Stowe, VT so far, by a long shot. Absolutely fantastic food here. The…read moreatmosphere was warm and cozy. The wine selection was quite good. Every bit of food was prepared just right. We did eat a pineapple salad that was so fresh and crisp and not overly dressed, which was on the Specials menu. I also ate the Halibut for my main course, which was also on the Specials menu. This was nicely done as well. My wife ate the pork tenderloin, from the regular menu, and it was delicious. The coup de grâce was the dessert. The ice cream of the day, which was an maple gingersnap flavor was outstanding, and carrot cake was hands down the best I have had in my life! The service was good, fast and efficient. If you are looking for a very good, but not inexpensive meal, we would absolutely recommend Harrison's.

Food was delicious! Dark vibe , indoors , bottom floor , no…read morewindows. Salmon , burger , bees knees and the frozen mocha cheesecake was to die for. Brought the kids and they enjoyed mac and cheese.

Great find near Stowe. We were driving through smugglers notch and felt that we should finish…read moredinner before reaching hotel. We just found it on the way and went in. Luckily we got seat straight away. We had one salad, one veg pizza and one sushi ordered and fist 2 item came pretty soon. We really liked both salad and pizza. Vegetables felt so fresh and taste was amazing. Sushi came after a while and it was little fancy as it was lit on the table to cook inside food. Taste was good but slightly burnt feeling because of fire. I will try other one next time. Interior is nice and have lot of space. We were seated on covered patio and next to us was a small stream flowing, that was nice touch. Enough of parking is available outside and it's free.

Step it up Matterhorn - please. We, too, are locals who mostly avoid Stowe in the winter, but dined…read moreone night before a show at Spruce Peak and before that a fall family dinner and both were not up to par at Matterhorn. We really look forward to long bike rides or runs in Stowe followed by dinner outside by the water at the Matterhorn, but our last two experiences were full of disappointment. The service was not as we remembered and the staff generally did not seem happy to be there and it was not busy at all. It's such a great menu and we love the setting by the river in the summer (occasional bear sightings too). We may give you another try in the spring, and we hope that you read your reviews and take action as such. Here's to improvement!

Went for early dinner and had a great meal Greated nicely,…read morejust had to wait for table turnover Our server Dave D was very personalable and attentive to our table of 4. He checked on us regularly. Kitchen missed one item on plate and he was so apologetic and quickly got it corrected. Definitely will return when we return ro area end of June. Place was packed for a weeknight so a bit noisy. Otherwise every thing was awesome

Dave D was the server of the night! Friendly, attentive and willing to ask the kitchen questions…read moreto help us to make informed decisions. The food was plentiful and delicious. I ordered the grilled chicken with a side salad instead of fries. It comes dressed with a light vinaigrette. Perfect! Others in our party had crab cakes and pulled pork. All satisfying. The Brussels sprouts appetizer was fried with pork belly. The only item to ding was the corn chowder. It had more potatoes than corn. Still tasty. We ate everything. That says it all.