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Sawmill Bar & Table, Dover, VT

Sawmill Bar & Table

4.8
4.8
132 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 19 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
Sawmill Bar & Table, Southern Vermont’s culinary gem, uses the local agricultural bounty to create world-class farm-to-table fare. Executive Chef Christopher Lauinger brings his wealth of culinary offerings to provide a menu driven by the seasons for an unforgettable dining experience. Enjoy your evening in our modern rustic Great Room by the fire, in one of our 2 beautiful dining rooms, at our 18th century historic bar, on our beautiful Bluestone Terrace. We are equipped to accommodate events of all sizes, from intimate dinner parties to full-scale weddings. Sawmill Bar & Table welcomes you to the Inn at Farm Road Estate and looks forward to offering a fine dining experience in a casually elegant atmosphere.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Tue–Sun 7:30 am–10:30 am Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (802) 464-8131
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Christopher Lauinger
  • Area
    West Dover
  • Cross Street
    Located at 7 Cross Town Rd, directly off VT Route 100, West Dover Vermont
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace

What 132 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

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Vermont

    Best Overall

  • Vermont

    Best Food

  • Vermont

    Best Ambience

  • Vermont

    Best Value

  • Vermont

    Innovative

  • Vermont

    Good for groups

  • Vermont

    Romantic

  • Vermont

    Good for special occasions

  • Vermont

    Lively

  • Vermont

    American

  • Southern Vermont

    Best Overall

  • Southern Vermont

    Best Food

  • Southern Vermont

    Best Service

  • Southern Vermont

    Best Ambience

  • Southern Vermont

    Best Value

  • Southern Vermont

    Good for groups

  • Southern Vermont

    Great for fine wines

  • Southern Vermont

    Romantic

  • Southern Vermont

    Great for scenic views

  • Southern Vermont

    Good for special occasions

  • Southern Vermont

    Lively

  • Southern Vermont

    American

  • Southern Vermont

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sawmill Bar & Table offers an exceptional dining experience with "fantastic food and service." Guests rave about the "lovely rustic dining room" and the "beautiful ambiance." Highlights include the lamb bolognese and mussels, while attentive staff enhance the visit. It's a "romantic country inn" perfect for any occasion.

132 Reviews
  1. Michael

    VIP

    New York City

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Top 10 best breakfast of my life. Everything amazing. Will be back as much as humanly possible.

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  2. Pamela

    Cleveland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food and a gorgeous space! Highly recommend it.

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  3. Bria

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing dining experience! The staff were all amazing. We had Theresa as our server and she did an incredible job and was super attentive. Our meal was delicious. We will be back!

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  4. Jennifer

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My friend and I had a wonderful Thanksgiving meal! Thank you for the gracious hospitality. We will be back in 2025. :)

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  5. Lynne

    New York City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The ambience of the restaurant is charming and cozy. Exactly what we were looking for, for Thanksgiving. We were disappointed with the food. The turkey was fatty and the gravy was cold. With the exorbitant pricing, we expected more. We won't be returning to this restaurant.

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  6. Travis

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    As always Saw Mill never disappoints. The food was fantastic and service was spot on.

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  7. Kayleen

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible food and wait staff! Beautiful ambiance

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  8. charbonnier

    VIP

    New York City

    52 reviews

    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Well done to the chef and it’s great cuisine, even better experience than usual the past few times we came! It definitely matches up the best restaurants we’re used to in the area. Bravo 👏

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  9. Paul

    New York City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this romantic country inn. Always a treat. Delicious cocktails & beautifully prepared food.

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  10. Jim

    New York City

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Ariana our server was polite, knowledgeable and attentive. Made the evening very enjoyable Been here a bunch and food was good as per usual. Nice evening out with friends. Will be back for sure.

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Sawmill Bar & Table is rated 4.8 stars by 132 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 19 times today
Google Map for Sawmill Bar & Table

7 Cross Town Rd, Dover, VT 05356

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Located at 7 Cross Town Rd, directly off VT Route 100, West Dover Vermont
  • Area
    West Dover
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Tue–Sun 7:30 am–10:30 am Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Christopher Lauinger
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace
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