Really enjoyed this place - I'd intentionally made it part of my visit, planning to come here for…read morelunch. Just looking for something simple and good. The people are really great and so accommodating. I feel like one of the guys came by my table every 10 minutes to check on me. Pretzel rod appetizer was perfect - get the cheese! Soft, warm and just enough salt. Loved it Got the Reuben with a side of Onion rings. Highly recommend. This is a sandwich that you CAN screw up. Theirs was delicious!! And about to my waitress Grace, who had a smile on any time she talked to anyone in the place!!

Short version: Great staff, nice atmosphere, unfortunately very inconsistent with quality…read more Ive lived in the Bennington area for a year now and firmly believe in supporting local businesses. Kelli's was one of our favorite spots to fo early on. The vibe is laid back, staff is always friendly and helpful. Unfortunately it seems to have changed in the past 6 months or so. Fried items tasted either overly scorched or like the oil had not been changed recently enough. I am usually very forgiving on food but there was a special grilled cheese dish my husband got that I tried one bite of and was absolutely inedible. Even the waitress wrinkled her nose at it when we returned it. We kept coming back, hoping these were only occasional issues, but inevitably at least half the ordered items were disappointing at best. Recently visited with my mother who ordered a drink with tonic, easy enough, but it tasted like club soda. Both of us HATE club soda. Ive had enough gin and tonics to know what tonic tastes like. Bartender remade it, tells us it was absolutely made with tonic, and again tasted like club soda. Maybe a line was crossed and marked incorrectly? Maybe they used poor quality tonic? I dont know. Her meal also came out and she was disappointed with the quality of meat, left most of it on the plate. That was the last straw, I cannot bring visiting friends or family here anymore, and I am truly sorry because of how supportive I want to be. I honestly hope this constructive criticism is taken from a place of local pride and changes are made. I plan to try again myself in perhaps a year and see if things have improved. Please do, we want to support!

They make a great burger and fries! I like to sit with a crowd of good friends at the big table at…read morethe back by the bathrooms. Excellent service!

Service: horrible Food: Dry & awful waited 20+ minutes for…read moreONE burger and fries and everything came out dry and burnt as if the server forgot and rushed it Ambiance: Amazing! Such a shame. We were charged $3 1 piece of white bread because our 19 month daughter couldn't eat anything on the menu If visiting VT try somewhere else unless you're going to the actual bar

To celebrate America's 250th birthday, my wife and I chose a restaurant with history to match the…read moreoccasion--Ye Olde Tavern in Manchester, Vermont, a landmark dating back to circa 1790. It was the perfect setting for a memorable holiday dinner. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with friendly, attentive service from our server, Jamie. The ambiance was warm, inviting, and rich with history, making us feel like we had stepped back in time. We started with an Old Fashioned made with Smugglers' Notch bourbon for me and a refreshing Blueberry Refresher for my wife. The homemade cranberry fritters served with Vermont maple butter were an outstanding way to begin the meal. Next came bowls of the delicious Cheddar & Ale Onion Soup, followed by the Maple Butter & Walnut Encrusted Brie served with Vermont apples and toasted baguette--an excellent combination of sweet, savory, and crunchy flavors. Our entrees were preceded by fresh field greens salads with balsamic vinaigrette and blue cheese crumbles, along with warm, freshly baked bread. I thoroughly enjoyed the Traditional Pot Roast--tender brisket slow-cooked in the tavern's Circa 1790 Amber Ale with rich pan gravy. My wife chose the Scrod with pumpkin seeds, butter, Chardonnay, and lemon, which was perfectly prepared and beautifully balanced. To finish, we shared the Cranberry & Apple Crisp topped with local vanilla ice cream and whipped cream--a fittingly New England ending to an exceptional meal. The combination of outstanding food, welcoming hospitality, and the unique historic atmosphere made for a wonderful dining experience. If you're visiting Manchester, Ye Olde Tavern is well worth a visit, especially if you're looking to enjoy classic Vermont cuisine in one of the state's most historic settings.

Cute, historical building! Staff was able to get us in at…read more6:30 PM which was great. They really know how to make sure you leave with a full belly... The waitress brought out cranberry fritters with maple butter which were soooo good!! My fiancé ordered the crab cakes and devoured them. Then we got our salads and bread. Salads were delicious, but I had to save room for my main course so I didn't eat the bread. My fiancé loves his seafood Alfredo! My NY Sirloin was ok... it was VERY tough and a bit on the fatty side, but it was tasty. We finished off with a S'more's hot sundae which was gone in about 3 minutes (if that)

I can't say enough good things about how fantastic this place is…read more The ambiance is quaint, beautiful, and elevated, yet unpretentious and very welcoming. The food is amazing - the flavor pairings and seasonal menu are beyond thoughtful and creative, and the ingredients themselves are so delicious, fresh, and expertly made. The cocktails are amazing too. When you think of all the best things that hospitality and dining has to offer, they have it in spades.

We came here after watching a play at the Dorset Playhouse. A perfect dinner in every way. We sat…read moreat the Chef's Table which has four seats. Got to speak with the chef and watch him make the salads, hummus plates, desserts and pizzas. He was super friendly and talented too! We had a salad, scallops small plate and a pizza. Could not pass up on the pizza because the oven looked so awesome and the pies came out looking so perfect. Nice bar options too. Service was excellent and the space is beautiful, not pretentious at all and just perfect for Vermont. Got to check out the alpacas and the beautiful gardens too! Definitely will go back!

Absolutely outstanding experience we're staying here to visit our daughter at Bennington College…read moreand just popped in here for dinner. My wife had the BLT sandwich I had the open face hot turkey sandwich absolutely amazing with great portions, great service from Tammy and restaurant was clean and well appointed. We also enjoyed the chocolate peanut butter cake for dessert Will back every time we're back to visit!

Why is it when you try to impress someone thats never been to a place and it turns out not good?…read more I ordered a hot turkey sandwich which was mostly toast points and gravy on a messy plate.. only came with what seemed like instant mashed potatoes and for $16.95 not worth it! My daughter ordered a cup of french onion soup which came out with more soup on the plate and cheese barely melted . She also got plain mozzarella sticks ( about 5 ) for $11.95 which was not a good choice. Will try again someday.

Having visited Silver Fork in Manchester on a number of occasions over the years, I finally…read morerealized I've never written a review. Well, now is the time. We re-visited the restaurant recently for our 40th wedding anniversary, and I think it's only fitting to offer a view on what is best described as a bastion of excellence and gracious dining in Manchester village, Vermont. Situated in a refurbished former library building, the Silver Fork's setting, decor, and dining experience is indeed textbook flawless. Inside the upscale eatery evokes mid-century Moderne, a setting for the once popular Madmen TV period drama series; tony, chic, but hardly ostentatious and overbearing. On the contrary the high ceilings, lighting and space combine to offer that frozen glimpse of earlier elegance but alongside very contemporary culinary offerings. Table spacing accentuates a good use of space. We started with a "Rubies are Forever" Pomegranate cocktail with Pomegranate boba. The menu is large but not overbearing; a good mix of meats, legumes and fish. Equally the starters are enticing. French Onion soup is amazing but on this occasion we both chose the Duck egg roll with a special peanut sauce. Simply extraordinary and with generous duck portions. For an entree, my wife chose Mahi Mahi Fish, beautifully prepared over plantain. Despite being tempted by a brisket with horseradish sauce, the evening special, I chose the Ratatouille. Why? Prepared properly, this is often hard to find. The Chef's presentation of the southern French staple, was beautifully interpreted, accompanied with some goat cheese. We accompanied our meal with a glasses of red wine. For desert we shared the incomparable Caribbean Bread Pudding which is always a hit here. Allow to me to say our server Lynn showed a genuine experience both in the menu and wine list along with a pleasant disposition. We equally had the opportunity to chat with Melody the co-owner who, along with her husband Chef Mark, described their culinary Odyssey before coming to Vermont years ago to establish Silver Fork. Silver Fork presents a genuine chef-prepared culinary experience both in terms of cuisine as well as ambiance and flawless service. We'll be back!

Checks every box, eclipses every bar, with a Mid-Century modern aesthetic in a spectacular setting…read morewith historical nods to the original library, friendly and attentive service, expansive and decadent food and drink offerings, the Silver Fork is one of the very few restaurants who are on mission with successfully providing the consummate dining experience. We are visiting from California, staying at The Equinox Resort. Silver Fork is a super convenient 5 minute walk nearby. We saw the rave reviews and were enticed by the architecture and interior design. So grateful we managed to include this in our trip. What a magnificent evening! If you have the opportunity, I fully suggest a meal at Silver Fork. You will NOT be disappointed! Just check out my unedited photos!

We were just driving along these curvy rural roads in Vermont when I happened to see a sign for…read moreSolo - a Farm to table restaurant. We followed it to the 18th century farmhouse in Londonderry, VT. When we got there, it was not open so I took out my phone and made a reservation on the spot for dinner in two days. Since this was the week before our anniversary, we decided to treat ourselves to this experience. The menu left us guessing at first. There was no delineation of appetizers and entrees. When it was explained to us that items at the top of the menu were considered appetizers because of the portion size, it was a little clearer. But we were still left guessing what was the portion size of these items. We thought we would start with the sourdough rye. It came piping warm with smoked butter. The smoked butter had a bolder taste than your typical sweet cream butter. He wanted the House Made Orecchiette which was a duck sausage but our server said it had a bit of spice but would be manageable. Thankfully, she asked the chef and reported back that it really was spicy so he changed his order to match mine which was the Seared Labelle Farm Duck Breast. Labelle Farm is where they sourced the duck. I love that they know where their food comes from! We both enjoyed the duck immensely. It came with Solo's very own farm fresh vegetables. For dessert, we ordered the cheesecake with blueberry compote. Someone brought it with a candle and said, "happy birthday or anniversary." Nice that they put a candle on the cheesecake but I did say it was our anniversary on the reservation. I guess that kinda ruined it for me that she didn't bother to look what special event we were celebrating. The meal was lovely. The farmhouse setting was quaint. You hear all the footsteps of the hardwood floors whenever someone walked. My only critique was that it was VERY warm inside. There was one window that was slightly cracked open but no breeze was felt. It was so warm that we had to ask for ice in our water. I think our meal would have been more enjoyable if we weren't sweating our way through dinner. I guess 18th century farmhouses didn't have air conditioning.

Had a beautiful meal at the bar recently. Thank you Janey and Hanna!…read moreCrudo, mushroom pappardelle, halibut and blueberry dessert were so delicious. Also, they have a great wine list. Can't wait to dine again here!

The maple leaf Tavern is that classic Vermont establishment that you are looking for to get that…read morelocal feel! We came in for lunch and I was impressed by the vibe in the restaurant. The old tavern feel and decorations were nice. And to look outside, you can imagine the feel when the snow starts to fall. For lunch we ordered the tomato soup and the onion soup. Anna our waitress made the recommendations. The soups were delicious, the onion cover been a little hotter but it was still delicious! For lunch we got the Italian meat bowl. Heroes is amazing delicious and the fries were nice and crispy. The turkey clubs were huge and enjoyed very well. I highly recommend I will, but it was really good.

When we first walked in, we noticed that it was incredibly warm in the restaurant. We found out at…read morethe end of our meal from our server that their two air conditioning units broke down. The only one that was working was at the bar. I wish she had placed us closer to the bar section before putting us in the very back with no air flow. Too bad they didn't have outside seating because it would have a lovely evening to dine outside. I was determined to have some clam chowder while in Vermont. The one here was too salty. It also had bacon bits which probably added to the salt content. For my entree, I ordered the chicken piccata. Again, I thought the dish was too salty. But I will say that my plate was filled with a large portion of the chicken, mashed potatoes, and vegetables. I'm not sure whether it was the large size of my meal or the fact that I was too warm to finish. So we took the remainder back to the hotel for another day. He ordered the ribeye and it too was a large portion that he did not finish. The meat was perfectly cooked with juices. We would have loved to linger as our evening was coming to a close and we had no other plans but after hearing other customers say it was too warm in the restaurant, we decided to head back to the hotel early. Service was wonderful though.