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The Reluctant Panther Restaurant, Manchester, VT

The Reluctant Panther Restaurant

4.8
4.8
1198 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 15 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
The Reluctant Panther Restaurant features locally sourced American cuisine in a relaxed yet elegantly upscale atmosphere. Menus are complemented by a multiple year Wine Spectator award winning wine list
The Reluctant Panther is happy to accommodate well behaved children but does not offer a children's menu.
Reservations Required.
Please Note: We do not allow dogs in the restaurant, inside or out, with the exception of service animals.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (802) 362-2568
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Sigal Rocklin
  • Private party facilities
    The Panther Pub is Warmly lit and comfortably furnished, the Pub is used for special events and private party bookings. Business dinners and small wedding rehearsal dinners are particularly effective in The Panther Pub.
  • Neighbourhood
    Manchester
  • Cross Street
    Seminary Road
  • Parking details
    Parking is available in our private lot or in public spaces nearby. We have handicap access parking both in the front and rear of our buildings.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,198 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Vermont

    Best Overall

  • Vermont

    Best Food

  • Vermont

    Best Service

  • Vermont

    Best Ambience

  • Vermont

    Best Value

  • Vermont

    Romantic

  • Vermont

    American

  • Southern Vermont

    Best Overall

  • Southern Vermont

    Best Food

  • Southern Vermont

    Best Service

  • Southern Vermont

    Best Ambience

  • Southern Vermont

    Best Value

  • Southern Vermont

    Healthy

  • Southern Vermont

    Great for fine wines

  • Southern Vermont

    Romantic

  • Southern Vermont

    Good for special occasions

  • Southern Vermont

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Reluctant Panther Restaurant offers a remarkable dining experience with "exceptional food and service" that consistently impresses. Guests rave about the "lovely ambiance" and attentive staff. Signature dishes like the short ribs and pork chop are "scrumptious." While some note a need for menu refresh, the overall experience is "wonderful" and "highly recommended."

1,198 Reviews
  1. Robert

    VIP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful atmosphere, great wait staff and delicious food. What more could one ask for?

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  2. Richard

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    98 reviews

    5.0

    98 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyed our first visit to the Reluctant Panther - the food choices were excellent and we both tried new dishes. All the members of the staff we interacted with were excellent and friendly. We hope we can return again soon!

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  3. rocco

    VIP

    New York City

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything worked. The process was very welcoming and efficient. Food was very good, service was great and the buzz was fun.

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  4. Sheila

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had Xmas Eve dinner at RP and was lovely. Attentive service, varied menu and everything was delicious.

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  5. Jessica

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is always outstanding! We come here every visit!

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  6. deborah

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful meal, well-timed and attentive service. We enjoyed two delicious new menu items: a venison chop over potato-chorizo hash and a middle-eastern braised lamb shank with cous cous. We always have a great experience here!

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  7. Bonnie

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful, festive ambience. Simple and elegant. Staff are always professional, friendly, attentive without being bothersome. Food has been consistently A+!

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  8. Mike

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our dinner was excellent and great date night spot.

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  9. David

    Greater Boston

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food and service never disappoint year after year Dining Room tend to be noisy

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  10. tracie

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a remarkable surprise to find such an elegant yet unpretentious restaurant that is not trying to hard while achieving extraordinary flavors and combinations of ingredients. Vermont is a bit of a gourmet food desert so this is a true gem because there is no attempt to make food with foam or tweezers or eye droppers. Just exquisitely Source ingredients that shine

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FAQs

The Reluctant Panther Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 1198 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 15 times today
Google Map for The Reluctant Panther Restaurant

39 West Road, Manchester, VT 05254

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Seminary Road
  • Neighbourhood
    Manchester
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking is available in our private lot or in public spaces nearby. We have handicap access parking both in the front and rear of our buildings.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Sigal Rocklin
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (802) 362-2568
  • Private party facilities
    The Panther Pub is Warmly lit and comfortably furnished, the Pub is used for special events and private party bookings. Business dinners and small wedding rehearsal dinners are particularly effective in The Panther Pub.
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