We are traveling around New England and found the Hungry Diner. A really sweet girl met us at the…read moredoor and explained their ordering system and was very helpful with recommendations. My husband had the burger and I had a fish sandwich. Both were cooked to perfection. Also, the fries had a great seasoning. So good, ketchup wasn't needed. Also, while dining, the song Way Down South on the Chattahoochee" was playing. Unbeknownst to them, they were playing our song. We are from Georgia and practically grew up on the Chattahoochee River. We highly recommend the Hungry Diner!

For special occasions maybe, but come with a fat wallet. I get inflation is hitting hard…read moreeverywhere but $85.00 for two cheeseburgers and beers everything should be perfect. Sticky tables, french fries so small they require a fork instead of fingers. Little things become big at these prices. Generally food is good, I just think this is a sign of how broken the world has become.

Very nice lunch while passing through with friends. Service was friendly and quick. Owner stopped…read moreby the table and was friendly and personable. For was good, we had burgers, salads, and more. The ambiance was nice, we sat in a big booth in the bar area, dark wood but lots of windows do it wasn't so dark. Honestly writing this review a week later, but remembering we thoroughly enjoyed it!

When our food arrived the runner didn't bring any condiments for the food. We also didn't have…read morenapkins or silverware. I could not find our waiter and after watching 5 employees on their phones in the server station, I finally went and asked the hostess for help. The server never checked back with us. The pork sandwich special I ordered was very bland and I had to ask for more sauce because there wasn't hardly any on there. We ordered tiramisu, which came in a plastic to go container, was clearly old. It was soupy and soggy. It was extremely slow and service and food took too long. It was our first time there and probably the last. A hostess asked us on our way out if everything was okay, which we said, not really. She said "did you know our restaurant is for sale?" Very odd thing to say.

Just how bad exactly does a restaurant have to be to make someone reactivate a Yelp account that's…read morebeen dormant for 9 years, just to warn people? Well, apparently this is it. In my nearly 30 years now working in, with, and patronizing the food and beverage industry, I've never experienced such repugnant service as what Suzy and I had at The Downtown Grocery. I should point out that we weren't just the usual tourist who come to Ludlow to ski. We actually lived here for several years, and I couldn't post this review until we moved away because of the owner's repeated behavior of attacking people on social media who disagree with or criticize him. The food here is "fine", it's not actually bad or anything. But it is tiny in portions (a rarity for Vermont), and it's overly "chef-y" without actually executing well. It's one of those places where the chef probably thinks that he would get a Michelin star if only they would come to see him, but I can tell you having eaten at over 100 cumulative Michelin stars in my life this is nowhere close. It fails in flavor, presentation, and execution. But again, not terrible. The setting is actually kind of nice too, somewhat homey which is juxtaposed and ruined by the arrogance of the staff. If you don't mind being guaranteed to wait well beyond your actual reservation time, and then waiting probably another hour just to get some meager first courses, then maybe this is the place for you? I doubt it though, there are so many options just in Ludlow alone, and even more that are worth the 45 minute drive to Woodstock or Manchester to avoid having to eat here if you want a "nice" meal. Whatever you do absolutely avoid coming any time near "stick season" or "mud season" (Vermonters will know) because you're guaranteed to get even worse service then. Ludlow has a ton of restaurants for such a small town, many of them quite good. This is the ONLY place we actively recommended friends and guests of ours to avoid. Even the crappy fake taco place down the street got occasional business over this place due entirely to the repeated piss poor attitude of the two owners.

Had no clue this gem was here! Popped in on a Wednesday night for a drink and sat at the bar…read morechatting to the wonderful bartender. I had their specialty Ruby Bulleit cocktail with bourbon, ginger liqueur, and blood orange juice - the blood oranges were so juicy and fresh! My partner enjoyed the Smokey Elder, which had mezcal, ginger beer, and some other fun ingredients. After scanning the ever changing menu on their chalkboard - we were inspired to order the maple creme brûlée with fresh black berries. It was delightful. Can't wait to come here for dinner sometime soon. Make sure you make a reservation!

We ate outdoors, in a lovely garden. Our server Wesley took great care of us, including patience…read morewith my two little kids making noise and mess. I had the halibut and salad, which were delicious and both made great use of locally grown blueberries. The kids didn't appreciate the pasta with butter and cheese having homemade pasta; they didn't like that it was a more difficult shape to eat than a standard penne-like pasta. But I tried it and thought it was unusually delicious for that standard kid dish. And very reasonably priced, too. Several menu items I didn't get to try sounded great, too. Sorry that I won't have a chance to go back on our trip.

The worst thing about Skunk Hollow is how the bill is padded…read more They CHARGE TEN DOLLARS ($10 )for a small basket of BREAD!!! Next , they will charge you for a glass of water. I like the place and the food is not great but it is usually at least okay. But the meal starts off with a bad taste when they charge for bread which is FREE almost everywhere else. And there's nothing special about the bread! Come on Skunk Hollow, you are treating customers like airlines do! Will you have to pay to use the toilets soon? How about charging for use of the forks and knives? You take advantage of the fact that people are most hungry when they arrive and more likely to give in to your unforgivable greed. I know others who don't want to go there just because of the obscene BREAD CHARGES! It's insulting

Well, it's VT so of course wait staff are skiers and mellow. Servers are local kids, ours is about…read moreto move away for college. He didn't tell us the specials but that was fine cause we came back next day for them. Was visiting from for just 2 nights and went here. Not a lot of options in this area. It has a Grateful Dead theme going on so of course I loved it. Special was seafood bisque, which was made with shrimp and lobster. Taste was phenomenal though only tasted chunks of shrimp which was fine. I would get it again and my friend took home a bowl for next day. Highly recommend. I heard their soups are often great. We opted to split the half rack of ribs, they were quite good. Little fat, good taste, I recommend this and would get again if I was again in the mood. Tea was served in a carafe I'd not seen since the 70's which I liked. Day before we got BLT to split and that was great. Fries are skinny, hot and not greasy. Good vibes all around.

Service- excellent! Food- alway great!…read more Ambiance- very comfy, great neighborhood spot.

Called ahead for 2 adults and 2 dogs first week of March and they were incredibly accommodating!…read moreThe service was excellent! The beer cheddar soup was probably the best food on the menu. Beers were great as always. We had a great visit!

Beer is good but this place stinks !! Has-been vibe and both…read morewomens and mens bathrooms were a smelly disaster. . . and it wasnt even busy. The river is nice but everything else just seemed worn, dirty and weedy. Bring your own group & bring your own vibe and it may be fun, but dont rely on the managers keeping this place looking special, cause other than the river its just sort of average.

Wonderful spot. We occasionally vacation to Keene and this is one of the first places we stop to…read moreeat. They have amazing fried mushrooms, some nice fries, and outstanding barbecue sauce. The restaurant is styled very well, and the entire atmosphere is so calm and well-designed. Not to mention the interesting architecture of the building. Service is typically okay, but I have little comment on that. Some other reviews note some valid points, as servers have been lackluster in our last few visits.

We had a really great time at Elm City last weekend. They…read morewere able to seat us downstairs so my mom wouldn't have to struggle with the stairs. Service was prompt. Waitstaff and hostess were kind. The pretzel they brought us as a starter was fantastic. Everyone was thrilled with the mustard and pub cheese. There were mixed reviews for our entrees, but the C monster iPa and peachy Keene kolsch were well enjoyed.

Spacious bar with a few different seating areas- there are high tops in the bar area and a large…read moreindoor space with several long communal farmhouse / picnic tables and benches. There is a space that can be closed off for private events, and an outdoor area they call "the Forest" where you can enjoy a meal and some ale on wooden picnic tables. Cool space, great for large groups. Server was friendly.

Such a wonderful vibe when entering. The bar is filled with crafted fresh, cold, tap beers. I got…read morethe mango kolsch beer, which was fantastic! It was smooth, buttery, n packed full of mango flavor! The bartenders offer tastings and are well knowledged. The staff are friendly and service is quick. You order the food when you want. The food was well seasoned, cooked well, and fresh. Definitely will keep coming back...

Oooooooh Came to…read moreElixir before seeing Sweeney Todd at the Northern Stage and both venues made for a fun and wonderful evening. We have been to Elixir several times before and each time, the superb service, great ambiance and delicious food have been noted. Elixir is one amazing place in White River Junction We started by ordering two Caipirinhas, this being one of the very few places that serves Cachaça and its repertoire of cocktails. Then we went to devour the delicious Artichoke dip and lastly, their main courses, both of us had their evening sea bass special that kept us licking our fingers afterwards. Washed it down with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc. Service was flawless.... We were able to leave with plenty of time to make the play and even do a little digestif walk. A superb place for dinner.

There's so much to love about Elixir.. the staff, convenience to WRJ venues, the food variety &…read morepresentation. They are a GOOD restaurant. The food just didn't have much flavor. Sure we probably could have added salt and/or sauces to get it there, but five dishes shouldn't need that. We will go again because I want them to succeed, but tentatively and will order selectively..