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Jessica's at Swift House, Middlebury, VT

Jessica's at Swift House

4.8
4.8
911 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
Jessica's at Swift House Inn is located in Middlebury, Vermont, just two blocks from downtown Middlebury. Set in an 1814 stately home, surrounded by beautiful lawns and gardens, Jessica's elegant atmosphere is the perfect place for a dinner for two, or a celebratory dinner for four to forty. Come experience Chef Rob Fenn's seasonal, Vermont-inspired menu.

Jessica's is the recipient of the Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence for our wine list, one of only a handful of restaurants in Vermont and fewer than 1400 restaurants world-wide so honored.

Outdoor seating is weather dependent.

Please note when making a reservation that parties of 2 are allotted 90 minutes to dine; parties of 4, 2 hours and parties of 6 or more, 2.5 hours. Also, please note that we plan on seating your party in the dining room at the time of your reservation. If you'd like to relax with a pre-dinner beverage in the bar or parlor, we invite you to arrive well before your reservation time.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Vegetarian
  • Hours of Operation
    Weekday Dinner Thu, Sun 17:00–20:00 Weekend Dinner Fri, Sat 17:00–20:30
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Free parking on site for up to 40 cars.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Robert Fenn

What 911 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
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Vermont

    Best Overall

  • Vermont

    Best Food

  • Vermont

    Best Service

  • Vermont

    Best Ambience

  • Vermont

    Best Value

  • Vermont

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Vermont

    Great for fine wines

  • Vermont

    Good for special occasions

  • Northern Vermont

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Jessica's at Swift House offers an exceptional dining experience with "outstanding food" and "excellent service." Guests rave about the creative menu, extensive wine list, and cozy ambiance. Highlights include "amazing cocktails" and memorable desserts like sticky toffee pudding. While some find the reservation policy strict, most cherish the "warm and welcoming" atmosphere.
911 Reviews
  1. A

    VIP

    New York City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The sommelier needs some lessons. She opened our wine and then took it away and poured it out without us seeing it. Then she took away the carafe when it still had wine in it and then added a new bottle again not in front of us. Such bad training. Very disappointing.
    Jessica's at Swift HouseResponded 3 days ago
    I apologize if there was some confusion or our standard decanting process was not properly explained to you Ella is an exceptionally knowledgeable and very well-trained sommelier who correctly decanted the bottles away from the table in the servers' pantry where there was adequate light to monitor the sediment. Tableside decanting is not practical given the restaurant's lighting scheme. best, Matthew Robinson Owner - Swift House Inn/Jessica's at Swift House Inn

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  2. nancy

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Authentic restaurant that is beautifully decorated and also very inviting and comfortable. Every staff person was friendly, enthusiastic and knowledgable. The menu has many delicious choices. The Sunday supper was perfect in presentations for all 3 courses. The nicely trimmed pork chop was slightly overdone but the sauce and accompaniments helped to overcome that. We had a delightful time and will highly recommend and return.

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  3. R

    VIP

    Greensboro

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and cocktails were amazing as usual and the staff were so accommodating with all of our needs

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  4. Jonathan

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We could eat that sticky toffee pudding every day -- blood sugar be damned!

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  5. Jim

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    I have eaten at Swift House many times and the food is always good, but last night's meal was superb! My strip steak was perfectly charred, tender, with an excellent sauce. The service too was particularly warm and inviting. P.S. I find the credit card requirement for reservations (particularly the stiff amounts) off-putting, though I always call to cancel when necessary
    Jessica's at Swift HouseResponded on 18 February 2025
    Jim - Thank you for your positive comments about the food and the service. The credit card no show policy is sadly a fact of life for small restaurants like ours. No call/no shows were costing us thousand of dollars. While the price may seem steep, it tends to focus people's attention and remind guests to cancel if necessary. Not everyone is as conscientious as you. I will note that I can count on the fingers of one hand the number times we have had to charge guests in the past year. We understand that things happen - often at the last minute - and almost always won't charge so long as we receive a call before the reservation time. Thank you again for your kind words and come back and see us again soon.

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  6. Jeanne

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely dinner with knowledgeable and great service. Sommelier was accessible and great at advice. Highly recommend.

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  7. Eric

    New York City

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 3 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great, service great food, and a lovely atmosphere. The experience was very welcoming and appropriate for the special occasion we were celebrating. The waiter was attentive, and helpful with menu choices. He provide a light atmosphere of humor.

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  8. Eileen

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 3 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very upscale. The best restaurant in the area. Creative menu and extensive wine list. The owner and sommelier are friendly and very engaging. The atmosphere is warm and cozy.

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  9. Carolyn

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on 16 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was outstanding from the bread, both of our small plates & large plates to the dessert. I'm not sure I've ever had a restaurant experience where every single dish was as delicious.

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  10. Kelly

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 5 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another delicious dinner at Jessica‘s! The tuna was perfectly prepared, the beet salad I could eat three times a day (and who says that about beets?), and the sticky toffee with salted caramel and candied ginger…. Well there went my New Years Resolution. In addition, the staff are so kind and thoughtful, the environ so cozy. I‘ll be back again when I return to the area.

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FAQs

Jessica's at Swift House offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (802) 388-9925.

Jessica's at Swift House is rated 4.8 stars by 911 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
Google Map for Jessica's at Swift House

25 Stewart Lane, Middlebury, VT 05753

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Vegetarian
  • Hours of Operation
    Weekday Dinner Thu, Sun 17:00–20:00 Weekend Dinner Fri, Sat 17:00–20:30
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Free parking on site for up to 40 cars.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Robert Fenn
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