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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
19:00
Booked 7 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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Zach Baker
  • Area
    Dorset
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Experiences

  • Christmas Eve Dinner

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

    28 Nov 2024 only
    Enjoy a special curated Thanksgiving menu!

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

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • 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 11 November 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 22 October 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 15 October 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 15 October 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 14 October 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 13 October 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 13 October 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 13 October 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 12 October 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 11 October 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 booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Barrows House

3156 Route 30, Dorset, VT 05251

Additional information

  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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