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Dorset Inn, Dorset, VT

Dorset Inn

4.8
4.8
933 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 7 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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 933 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 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.

933 Reviews
  1. Kimberly

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  2. Ellen

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was perfect from the minute we walked in the door until we left. Service was outstanding, food absolutely delicious! Will definitely be back!

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  3. Wanda

    Central Georgia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My new husband and I, cannot say enough about our dining experience at the Dorset Inn. We dined there for dinner, on December 1, 2024. The ambience, service, and food was incredible . The bread pudding was so delicious, and a perfect ending to an amazing evening. A huge shout out to our waitress, Rachel! She did not disappoint us! Thank you, Dorset Inn, for your contribution to our honeymoon memories.

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  4. Bryan

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food, service and vibes. We had Rachel and she was great server. From suggesting appstore drinks to fixing the wobble on our table, she was awesome.

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  5. Sam

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, service and ambiance. A very enjoyable dinner with family.

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  6. Nina

    VIP

    New York City

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and experience always meets expectations. The Dorset Inn is our go-to for dinner out whenever we are in the area.

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  7. Matthew

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another amazing night at the Dorset Inn. Pre-Thanksgiving dinner 👍👍

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  8. Elizabeth

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    156 reviews

    5.0

    156 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A+ experience - they source all the best local ingredients and prepare them expertly, along with top notch service.

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  9. Matthew

    Philadelphia

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ate at the Dorset Inn restaurant several times, as we were staying there. Service is always very attentive. Reservations are honored in a timely fashion.  Burgers, pastas, salads, specials, etc. were all excellent. The dining room and the pub can be a little more noisy than the large cozy dining room. You can eat at the bar. There’s a nice roaring fireplace in the pub area as well.

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  10. Andrew

    New York City

    10 reviews

    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We have been frequent diners at the Dorset Inn, all times of year and all meals. They have now taken a chain restaurant approach with several servers involved in your meal, not very friendly and with a great loss of ambiance and character. Food prices have also risen with significant reduction in quality.

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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 4.8 stars by 933 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 p.m.
Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Dorset Inn

8 Church St, Dorset, VT 05251

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    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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