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Barrows House, Dorset, VT

Barrows House

4.6
4.6
496 Reviews
$31 to $50
Gastro Pub

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
Barrows House Restaurant is an American gastropub with a modern twist on traditional New England tavern fare that pairs great food with craft beers. Our menus and beverages showcase Vermont’s abundance of local products and celebrate its farms and producers. These quality ingredients are simply prepared demonstrating classic culinary techniques offering guests uncomplicated seasonal tastes of Vermont. Set against the historic backdrop of a circa 1803 building, the ambiance is at once warm and welcoming, sophisticated yet casual featuring Dorset white marble accents and historic black & white photos from the local Norcross-West Marble Quarry, one of the oldest in the country. Paired with our large outdoor terrace and colorful gardens, Barrows House Restaurant is the ideal setting for outdoor dining and all types of special events.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (802) 867-4455
  • Website
    http://www.barrowshouse.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Zach Baker
  • Location
    3156 Route 30, Dorset, VT 05251
  • Neighbourhood
    Dorset
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

Experiences

  • Christmas Eve Dinner

    Dec 24, 2024 only
    Enjoy a special curated menu, featuring holiday favorites!

  • Thanksgiving Dinner

    Nov 28, 2024 only
    Enjoy a special curated Thanksgiving menu!

Menu

Barrows House Restaurant is an American Restaurant and Gastro Pub. Our Menu Features Traditional New England Tavern Fare with a Modern Twist That Pairs Beautifully with Our Selection of Craft Beers and Extensive Wine List

Starters

  • Daily SoupUS$10.00

    Chef's Daily Inspiration

    • Harvest SaladUS$14.00

      Little Leaf Farm Greens, Roasted Butternut Squash, Dried Cranberries, Cloth-Bound Cheddar, Toasted Pepitas, Cider Vinaigrette

      • Classic Caesar SaladUS$14.00

        Baby Romaine Lettuce, Shaved Parmigiano Reggiano, Focaccia, Crostini

        • Sweet Corn FrittersUS$16.00

          Fall Spice Dusted, Whipped Maple Butter

          • Crab CakesUS$20.00

            Caper Dill Sauce

            • Tuna Nachos US$18.00

              Crisp Wontons, Avocado Cream, Sweet Soy, Bang Bang Sauce, Seaweed Salad, Tobiko, Sesame Seeds

              • Wagyu Beef TartarUS$22.00

                Woodlawn Farm Beef, Garlic Aioli, Quail Yolk, Fired Capers, House Kettle Chips

                • Add to Any Dish for Additional Up-Charge

                  Chicken, Shrimp, Salmon, Crab Cake

                  Plates To Share

                  • Green Peak Cheese BoardUS$22.00

                    Trio of Weekly Curated Local Cheeses, House Made Apple Butter, Whole Grain Honey Dijon, Dried Fruit, Small Batch Crackers

                    • Truffle friesUS$18.00

                      Golden Hand-Cut Fries, White Truffle Oil, Parmigiano Reggiano, Green Onion, Maple Aioli

                      • Crispy Brussels SproutsUS$16.00

                        Bacon Lardons, Golden Raisins, Apple Cider Vinegar & Dorset Maple Reserve Smoked and Spicy Maple Syrup Glaze

                        • Barrows House WingsUS$18.00

                          Choice of Bob Wood's Maple Dry Sugar Rub or Cider Brined House Smoked with Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce

                          • Mushroom Flatbread US$25.00

                            Maplebrook Farm Stone Baked Naan, Slip Stream Farm Mushrooms, Fontina Cheese, Caramelized Onions, Truffle Aioli

                            • Coconut Curry MusselsUS$24.00

                              Prince Edward Island Mussels in Coconut and Green Curry Broth, Grilled Naan, Cilantro

                              Main Dishes

                              • Dry Aged RibeyeUS$54.00

                                30 Day Dry Aged Ribeye, Woodlawn Farm Raclette Fondue, Confit Fingerling Potatoes, Asparagus

                                • Migrating MallardUS$42.00

                                  Pan-Seared Duck Breast, Brown Butter Thyme Potato Cake, Butternut Squash Puree, Pomegranate Reduction

                                  • Cedar Plank Atlantic SalmonUS$38.00

                                    Roasted Center cut Atlantic Salmon, Acorn Squash, Crispy Fingerling Potatoes, Cider Beurre Blanc

                                    • Seared Driver ScallopsUS$42.00

                                      Local Sweet Corn Risotto, Crispy Prosciutto, Lemon Beurre Blanc

                                      • Slipstream Mushroom PastaUS$38.00

                                        Sautéed Slipstream Farm Mushrooms, Fresh Garganeli Pasta, Marsala Cream, Shaved Black Truffle, Parmigiano Regglano

                                        • Woodlawn Farm Wagyu BurgerUS$32.00

                                          8oz, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Woodlawn Farm Creamery Raclette, Caramelized Onions, Lettuce, Tomato, Hand Cut Fries, Kosher Dill Pickles

                                          • Wilcox Farm BologneseUS$38.00

                                            Local Pork Ragu, Fresh Burrata Ravioli, Shaved Parmigiano Reggiano, Basil Oil Drizzle

                                            • Boss HogUS$42.00

                                              Bone-in Pork Chop, Maple Caramelized Onions, Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Whipped Potato

                                              • Add To Any Dish for Additional Up-Charge

                                                Butter Poached Lobster, Maplebrook Burrata, White Truffle Oil, Bayley Hazen Blue Cheese Compound Butter

                                                • Short Rib Shepherd's PieUS$38.00

                                                  Braised Short Rib, Pearl Onions, Carrot, Celery, Rich Pan Gravy, Whipped Potatoes, Cabot Cheddar

                                                  House Made Desserts

                                                  • Belgian Chocolate TorteUS$15.00

                                                    Flourless Torte, Luxardo Cherry Coulis

                                                    • Apple CrispUS$15.00

                                                      Wilcox Dairy Vanilla Ice Cream, Cider Donut Crumble

                                                      • Strawberry Waffle SundaeUS$14.00

                                                        Sugar Pearl Waffle, Strawberry Compote, Wilcox Vanilla Ice Cream, Strawberry Whipped Cream

                                                        • Dorset Bakery Pumpkin CheesecakeUS$15.00

                                                          Candied Pepitas, Whipped Cream

                                                          • Wilcox Dairy Ice Cream or SorbetUS$7.00

                                                            Seasonal Selection of Flavors

                                                            • Caramel Apple SundaeUS$14.00

                                                              Vanilla Ice Cream, House Caramel Sauce, Graham Cracker Crumb, Mini Caramel Apple

                                                              Artisan Cocktails

                                                              • Classic Midori SourUS$15.00

                                                                Fresh Lemon & Lime Juice, Simple Syrup

                                                                • Dorset Rum Bowl

                                                                  Malibu & Bacardi Rum, Pineapple Juice, Cranberry Juice, Darm Rum Floater

                                                                  • Barrows House Margarita

                                                                    Hornitos Reposado, Classic Lemon & Lime Juice, Cointreau, Lite Agave

                                                                    • Vermont NegroniUS$18.00

                                                                      Bar Hill Gin, Campari, Sweet Vermouth

                                                                      • Smoked Maple Old Fashioned

                                                                        Knob Creek Smoked Maple Bourbon, Muddle Luxardo Cherry with Orange, Butters Splash of Soda

                                                                        • Vermont Manhattan

                                                                          Smuggler's Notch Maple Syrup Infused Bourbon, Antica Formula Vermouth, Orange Bitters, Luxardo Cherry

                                                                          • Blood Orange CosmoUS$15.00

                                                                            Fresh Lime, Cointreau, St. Germaine, Effen Blood Orange Vodka, Cranberry Juice

                                                                            • Cranberry CoolerUS$15.00

                                                                              Green Mountain Organic Cranberry Vodka, Cranberry Juice, Orange Juice, Pineapple Juice

                                                                              • Spicy Ghost Margarita

                                                                                Ghost Spicy Tequila Blanco, Grand Marine, Fresh Lemon & Lime, Lite Agave, Splash of Pineapple Juice, Chili Lime Rimmed Glass

                                                                                • Espresso MartiniUS$15.00

                                                                                  Tito's Vodka, Fresh Espresso, Kailua, Baileys

                                                                                  • Lemon Meringue MartiniUS$15.00

                                                                                    Rumchatta, Pinnacle Whipped Vodka, Limoncello

                                                                                    • Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup MartiniUS$15.00

                                                                                      Peanut Butter Whiskey, Godiva Chocolate Liqueur, Fresh Cream

                                                                                      • Chocolate MartiniUS$15.00

                                                                                        Vanilla Vodka, Godiva Chocolate Liqueur, Fresh Cream

                                                                                        • Bee's KneesUS$18.00

                                                                                          Bar Hill Vodka or Gin, House-Made Honey-Lemon Syrup

                                                                                          Last updated: September 21, 2024

                                                                                          What 496 people are saying

                                                                                          Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                                                          4.6
                                                                                          4.6 based on recent ratings
                                                                                          • 4.6Food
                                                                                          • 4.5Service
                                                                                          • 4.5Ambience
                                                                                          • 4.2Value

                                                                                          Noise • Moderate

                                                                                          Loved For

                                                                                          • Vermont

                                                                                            Child-friendly

                                                                                          • Vermont

                                                                                            Neighbourhood gem

                                                                                          • Southern Vermont

                                                                                            Best Food

                                                                                          • Southern Vermont

                                                                                            Child-friendly

                                                                                          • Southern Vermont

                                                                                            Neighbourhood gem

                                                                                          • Southern Vermont

                                                                                            Great for outdoor dining

                                                                                          • Southern Vermont

                                                                                            Lively

                                                                                          • Southern Vermont

                                                                                            Most Booked

                                                                                          Review summary

                                                                                          AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                          Barrows House offers a charming dining experience with "wonderful atmosphere" and "attentive service." Guests rave about the "delicious food" featuring standout dishes like the Wagyu burger and diver scallops. The outdoor patio provides a picturesque setting, though some note occasional noise and temperature issues indoors. Overall, it's a "favorite" destination for many.

                                                                                          496 Reviews

                                                                                          1. Tricia

                                                                                            New York City

                                                                                            15 reviews

                                                                                            vip
                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                            15 reviews

                                                                                            Dined on November 11, 2024

                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                            3. Service 4
                                                                                            4. Ambience 4
                                                                                            The food at Barrows House is consistently amazing. Tonight we had mallard duck (fantastic), scallops with risotto, salmon and the delicious tuna poke nachos to start. Because it was a Monday in stick season, the restaurant volume was quiet. A lovely change. It’s usually bustling and loud which isn’t bad, just different. Thanks to the Barrows House staff for a great evening. Highly recommend.

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                                                                                          2. Patricia

                                                                                            New York City

                                                                                            9 reviews

                                                                                            vip
                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                            9 reviews

                                                                                            Dined on October 22, 2024

                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                            4. Ambience 4
                                                                                            Great food and service (Reagan). Dining on the patio is lovely- fun fall decoration.

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                                                                                          3. Jim

                                                                                            Chicago

                                                                                            4 reviews

                                                                                            4.0

                                                                                            4 reviews

                                                                                            Dined on October 15, 2024

                                                                                            1. Overall 4
                                                                                            2. Food 4
                                                                                            3. Service 3
                                                                                            4. Ambience 2
                                                                                            The food was very good, service was not that good. Server did not even tell us his name, which I thought was strange. It was so loud we couldn’t even hold a conversation with each other. The tables are to close together and the two women next to us were so loud. Probably won’t be back.

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                                                                                          4. Rich

                                                                                            Chicago

                                                                                            3 reviews

                                                                                            2.0

                                                                                            3 reviews

                                                                                            Dined on October 15, 2024

                                                                                            1. Overall 2
                                                                                            2. Food 4
                                                                                            3. Service 4
                                                                                            4. Ambience 1
                                                                                            Bad timing…The dining room was closed due to a large party so we were seated beside a noisy bar area. Definitely not what we were expecting. Food and service were good but a lot of people standing around the bar five feet from your table along with the loud music…not a great dining experience for $115.00 (tax and tip included).

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                                                                                          5. Cameron

                                                                                            Orlando

                                                                                            3 reviews

                                                                                            4.0

                                                                                            3 reviews

                                                                                            Dined on October 14, 2024

                                                                                            1. Overall 4
                                                                                            2. Food 4
                                                                                            3. Service 3
                                                                                            4. Ambience 4
                                                                                            We ate a large combination of items here. We were seated on time. The waitstaff was very personable. Our meals were of the highest quality, however some flavors must be pre liked to enjoy. For example, I enjoy getting my own wild game, and have eaten duck for a long time, however very few people have had duck…if you don’t have the palate for truffle or wine infused ravioli or sharp cheeses, it’s hard to appreciate the quality. My wife and I highly recommend the corn fritters. It made the meal.

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                                                                                          6. Greg

                                                                                            Los Angeles

                                                                                            35 reviews

                                                                                            vip
                                                                                            4.0

                                                                                            35 reviews

                                                                                            Dined on October 13, 2024

                                                                                            1. Overall 4
                                                                                            2. Food 4
                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                            4. Ambience 4
                                                                                            Dinner was great! Food was amazing - our waitress was so attentive and our table was tucked in an alcove and perfect for a nice dinner! Thank you Barrows House

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                                                                                          7. Margaret

                                                                                            Upstate NY

                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                            3.0

                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                            Dined on October 13, 2024

                                                                                            1. Overall 3
                                                                                            2. Food 3
                                                                                            3. Service 3
                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                            This is one of my favorite restaurants, but it was not up to par last night. As far as service, I think they forgot about us because they barely checked. Our wings were not cooked all the way through, but they were kind enough to take that cost off our bill. I was really looking forward to the duck, but it didn’t taste fresh. It almost tasted as if it had been frozen and reheated. I was disappointed but I am hoping it was an aberration for what has always been favorite restaurant 

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                                                                                          8. Krystal

                                                                                            Greater Boston

                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                            Dined on October 13, 2024

                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                            3. Service 2
                                                                                            4. Ambience 4
                                                                                            Relaxed atmosphere, kid friendly, upscale vibes. Food was great! We had the beef tartar and curry muscles for appetizers. Both were delicious! For dinner I have the seared scallops and my husband had the Thia shrimp both were amazing! Everything was great, our waitress was a little scattered so the service was eh but I would definitely recommend for the food!

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                                                                                          9. Richard

                                                                                            New York City

                                                                                            15 reviews

                                                                                            3.0

                                                                                            15 reviews

                                                                                            Dined on October 12, 2024

                                                                                            1. Overall 3
                                                                                            2. Food 3
                                                                                            3. Service 2
                                                                                            4. Ambience 4
                                                                                            Food was average at best, with lackluster service at every turn.

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                                                                                          10. Neal

                                                                                            Orange County

                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                            Dined on October 11, 2024

                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                            We were greeted warmly by the receptionist. The food selection was excellent and all of our meals were well prepared. Service was also top notch. Highly recommended.

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                                                                                          FAQs

                                                                                          Barrows House offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (802) 867-4455.

                                                                                          Barrows House is rated 4.6 stars by 496 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 9 times today
                                                                                          Experiences are available.

                                                                                          Order delivery or takeout

                                                                                          Google Map for Barrows House

                                                                                          3156 Route 30, Dorset, VT 05251

                                                                                          Additional information

                                                                                          • Neighbourhood
                                                                                            Dorset
                                                                                          • Hours of Operation
                                                                                            Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
                                                                                          • Price
                                                                                            $31 to $50
                                                                                          • Cuisines
                                                                                            Gastro Pub
                                                                                          • Dining style
                                                                                            Casual Dining
                                                                                          • Dress code
                                                                                            Casual Dress
                                                                                          • Parking details
                                                                                            Public Lot
                                                                                          • Payment Options
                                                                                            AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                          • Executive Chef
                                                                                            Chef Zach Baker
                                                                                          • Additional
                                                                                            Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine
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