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Dorset Inn, Dorset, VT

Dorset Inn

4.7
4.7
941 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
All of us here love food and enjoy sharing that with you. The warm and welcoming ambiance of the historic dining room, and the cozy New England tavern, near Manchester VT, allows guests to relax and enjoy the food, the wine, and the friendly Southern VT hospitality. As a member of Vermont Fresh Network, we support as many local farms and businesses as possible, and our food includes the freshest ingredients. Our cuisine is uncomplicated, and bistro-style. It demonstrates classic culinary techniques and traditions, with regional Southern Vermont influences. To showcase Vermont’s four unique seasons, the menu changes frequently.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Fri–Sun 8:00 am–10:00 am Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (802) 867-5500
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Neil Philip
  • Neighborhood
    Dorset
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 941 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Vermont

    Best Overall

  • Vermont

    Best Food

  • Vermont

    Great for brunch

  • Vermont

    Great for fine wines

  • Vermont

    Romantic

  • Vermont

    Good for special occasions

  • Southern Vermont

    Best Overall

  • Southern Vermont

    Best Food

  • Southern Vermont

    Great for fine wines

  • Southern Vermont

    Romantic

  • Southern Vermont

    Good for special occasions

  • Southern Vermont

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dorset Inn offers an exceptional dining experience with "superb grilled salmon" and "the best carrot cake." Guests praise its "professional team," "great atmosphere," and "outstanding food and service." The historic inn provides a cozy, charming ambiance, making it "our favorite in Dorset/Manchester area." Despite occasional service hiccups, it remains a beloved spot for locals and visitors alike.

942 Reviews
  1. Timothy

    New York City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Crowded bar so there was no room to get a drink prior to our reservation. We were sat in the tavern but asked if there was any place quieter. The host said our original table wasn't ready yet but we told her we'd be fine to wait for it. It only took a few more minutes for it to be ready. The new room still pretty energetic but not nearly as loud and the ambience was much more quaint. Our server was fun and knowledgeable and very attentive. The food tasted great but it is on the more expensive side.

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  2. Ellen

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    223 reviews

    5.0

    223 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve enjoyed dining at the Dorset Inn for many years and this time was not different. Both the Sunday Brunch and the regular breakfast menus had a nice variety of items to choose from. We were a party of 6 and everyone enjoyed their chosen meal. We look forward to our next visit.

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  3. John

    Upstate NY

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal, lovely setting, historic inn, attentive staff

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  4. Kathy

    VIP

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Sunday brunch. The Dorset Inn housemade corned beef hash with eggs any style was delicious yet refined. Everyone at my table was happy with their meal. Great Bloody Mary brunch cocktail too! Nice way to end out VT trip

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  5. James

    VIP

    New York City

    40 reviews

    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for Sunday brunch. Spectacular. Great service, ambiance and food.

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  6. Hans

    VIP

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The restaurant had two group events resulting in elevated noise and a constant stream of people walking past our table.

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  7. Jeff

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredibly charming old world new england. James took great care of us and set us up in the tavern after dinner for drinks and desert.

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  8. Lisa

    VIP

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious as always, with fabulous service! The dining room has a lovely atmosphere.

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  9. Michelle

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Sadly the food here was subpar. My friend ordered the turkey croquets. The peas were obviously frozen and the cranberry was so tart it was inedible. The burgers that my husband and I got were so perfectly formed that they were clearly premade. It also took forever to get our food and our check. Will not be eating here again.

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  10. Kimberly

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great meal. Staff are friendly and it’s a beautiful setting. We always come back.

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FAQs

Dorset Inn offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (802) 867-5500.

Dorset Inn is rated 4.7 stars by 941 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Dorset Inn

8 Church St, Dorset, VT 05251

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Dorset
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Fri–Sun 8:00 am–10:00 am Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Neil Philip
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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