Reviews of Hen of the Wood - Burlington (Restaurant)

Jack Logue

This might be the best restaurant in Burlington, if not all Vermont. The best seat in the house is at the counter next to the open kitchen, where you can watch the chef and cooks at work. The menu is seasonal and changes regularly (if not daily- the menu always has the day's date stamped on it). Anything you order will be precisely prepared and delicious, so just order according to your mood that day. Their signature dish - hen-of-the wood mushrooms with bacon and egg on toast - always is a good start.

Sean Rogge

We had an excellent experience. The waitress, I wish I knew her name, was very knowledgeable and attentive. The food is unique, creative and absolutely delicious!

Doom Boom

Literally one of my favorite restaurants anywhere. Great bartenders food is always amazing and drink selection is fun and different. Never been disappointed...

Sarah Leduc

Delicious food, great atmosphere & Chris the bartender was great at his job! We had the best date night out...Highly recommended!

MOE Saadi

Generally it’s a nice place with good ambience, We ordered the the hanger steak 35 $ and short ribs 27 $, the food was good taste wise yet the portion was extremely small (insulting small) What’s funny is that the waitress asked if we wanted bread plate and we said:”yes please , thank you “ and she did get us some , yet they charged us for it , seriously !!? And on top of that the waitress was not friendly. I am not coming back !

Steve Hayes

We had a wonderful dinner at Hen of the Wood this evening. The caliber of the service was exceptional, particularly that of our server Maggie.

Heather Macpherson

Wonderful restaurant! We enjoyed small plates of deliciousness whilst seated in front of the chefs. Excellent dinner with a “show”. Outstanding in every way.

Antonina Magcalas

The food was good. Staff very friendly and attentive especially our server, Daniel. Had a very special experience.

HSIU-TING LIN

Nice food and vibe. Great cocktail

Clem Yazdani

It was hard to get a reservation at the restaurant so we sat at the bar, the service was awesome the Duck was amazing. The menu was interesting and the wine list is very good.

Mary Zick-Turner

My husband and I went to Hen of the Wood for our anniversary this year and we had such a delicious dinner!! The food is so creative and satisfying. Even something as seemingly simple as a side of cabbage was extraordinary!! The cherry on top was the friendly and overall excellent service. Thank you so much for making our night!

Sharon Yu

We sat at the chef table, and it was an awesome experience. Cozy and comfortable. The chef is friendly. Food is delicious. Don’t miss the dessert

Doug Hilderbrandt

The best restaurant anywhere. The food is absolutely amazing and the service is top notch. The bar makes exelent drinks, the wine list is also very good.

Jack Logue

This might be the best restaurant in Burlington, if not all Vermont. The best seat in the house is at the counter next to the open kitchen, where you can watch the chef and cooks at work. The menu is seasonal and changes regularly (if not daily- the menu always has the day's date stamped on it). Anything you order will be precisely prepared and delicious, so just order according to your mood that day. Their signature dish - hen-of-the wood mushrooms with bacon and egg on toast - always is a good start.

Charles Collins

Probably the best and most consistent restaurant in Burlington. Definitely my top pick for a special occasion. $1 oysters often daily, check with the restaurant to be sure of the times. Great cocktails, beer, and wine selection. Reservations recommend during peak hours, though you can often squeeze in at the bar or cook counter. Sitting at the cooking counter is fun, you get to check out their flow. Nice atmosphere, mood lighting, and attentive staff. A bit pricey, but no more than any city and only a bit more than lesser places in Burlington. Menu changes often and is based on seasonal availability. This is the only "nice" place I've returned to more than twice in Burlington, because of the consistency in quality and service.

Kate Star

Delicious food, great service, only complaint is that they should have more of the menu items, which are limited to begin with available, asked for an entree and a couple beverages all of which were unavailable. Aside from that it was a good dining experience, albeit a bit on the pricey side.

Kate Castonguay

Always on point with their menu. We had apps, cocktails, wine, main courses and desserts and it was all so fresh and you're full without that yucky full feeling. Steak was cooked perfectly and service was wonderful.

Johnny Chen

My “go to” spot whenever I visit Burlington. This farm-to-table restaurant serves up the freshest ingredients. With the exception of some regular dishes, their menu changes day to day. You must try the Mushroom Toast, and if ts on the menu both the Mezzalunas and Short Ribs were amazing! Chef was able to arrange me a half portion of the Broccoli entree — so glad I got it! I would reco to sit at the open kitchen so you can watch all the action happen. Run don’t walk to this amazing restaurant.

Briana Drugg

My favorite places to eat in Burlington

Ryan Salzgeber

Had oysters, specialty bread rolls and cocktails. All were on point and would gladly come here again for another round.

Joseph Valeriano

Great service, excellent food quality and preparation. Amazing atmosphere. A great place for a night out.

Lisa Groeneveld

Yum! I always eat until I can't breath! Having said that it's a little hard to entice my non hard core foody friends to come because most things on the menu are somewhat esoteric or a little fussy. They are very happy to accommodate their guests though.

erik ventura

Fantastic in every way. Probably he best restaurant in Burlington. Cant wait to go back

Chris Shanks

$1 delicious oysters. Great friendly and engaging service. Very nice Happy Hour vibes. I'll definitely be back.

Graham Gannon

An intimate setting that looks like like a ski chalet. A large bar on one side offers casual dining with seating throughout the rest of the venue. A selection of small and large plates including local cheeses and farm to table produce.

Kathryn Goliver

Absolutely amazing! Worth the drive from just about anywhere, and if you're in Vermont... Make it here for dinner! The cheese program is especially excellent.

Anthony Bernard

Best restaurant in Burlington- make sure your reserve many weeks in advance - the bar section is also very hip and good too! Service is amazing .

Travis Dumas

Great staff and dinning room. Willing to explain the menu since it changes due to the items that come into the restaurant.

David Roth

Stopped in here for oysters at happy hour. Dug the set-up, staff was super helpful and friendly! Stood outside for a while waiting for them to open on one of the coldest days of the year but it was worth it!

Sean Myshrall

Amazing experience! I'm a Sous Chef and appreciate that our server had extensive menu knowledge as well as being very proficient and intuitive! The duck was the best I have ever had, along with the mushroom toast. Will definitely be going back!

Joel

Slow service, food was cold. First bad experience here after going here for years. If you are spending $150+ for 2 people it has to be better.

Ethan Kichura

Delicious food, attentive waitstaff, mindful respect of allergy concerns, and a lovely atmosphere that radiates romance and luxury. This is where you go to celebrate momentous events. Don't miss it!

Sagar Modi

Amazing Farm to Table Restaurant. Great service and the ambiance is perfect. The food is on point and Chef Eric Warnstedt is doing great things

Google User

Service was great. Drinks were great. However, I was not as wowed by the food as I hoped. The rolls and signature toast were yummy. Kale was good. The steak was ok... Not a wow. We really love 15 Church in Saratoga and compare all good meals to them. Same price but nowhere near 15 Church caliber. There are a lot of choices in Burlington and we really don't think this was worth the price.

James Araujo

A favorite restaurant when dining in Burlington. Options of small and large plates, a vast wine menu, and beer and cocktails, too.

Alain Larivee

Someone needs to learn how to cook a steak! Absolutely pretentious

Luiz Filipe Pinheiro

Amazing place and food.

benoit babin

Great ambiance. Food was delightful.

Steven Davis

Both Waterbury and Burlington restaurants are amazing. Best in Vermont for eclectic, creative menus for special occasions.

Sean Rogge

We had an excellent experience. The waitress, I wish I knew her name, was very knowledgeable and attentive. The food is unique, creative and absolutely delicious!

Doom Boom

Literally one of my favorite restaurants anywhere. Great bartenders food is always amazing and drink selection is fun and different. Never been disappointed...

Sudharshan Sukumaran

Amazing food. Did not disappoint. Great service, nice ambiance. They did not miss on a single dish and we tried several

Nikki Noble

Amazing put together dishes that were not only appealing to the eye but the pallette as well. The service is amazing and makes you feel very special. Highly recommended.

Sudharshan Sukumaran

Amazing food. Did not disappoint. Great service, nice ambiance. They did not miss on a single dish and we tried several

Sean McSharry

I have been to the Hen of the Wood 5 times now. Really nice food but you need to be a bit adventurous if you really want to get the cooking theme. First of the location for most people is perfect, it is less than a block to 2 blocks from all the better hotels. Right next to my 2 favorite. Secondly the food here is cooked to perfection every time I have gone. There can be some strange sounding food like rabbit and other wild game but I really suggest you step out of your comfort zone and have some, it will be good, trust me. Third, the place is cozy warm and inviting but a bit dim, not worth a star removal. Not cheap, but not crazy expensive. Give it a try, I bet you will want to go back every time you are in Burlington.

John Collier

Unstoppable. This place has redefined fine dining for us. The quality is incredible, the attention to detail is second to none. I can't recommend it enough

Charles Griswold

Very good food, nicely prepared, good service, excellent cocktails, my only complaint was portion size, two table spoons of a vegetable is not a side dish

Patti Cook

Spot on perfect food and service. Although pricey, it totally feels worth every cent. Server was great about being gluten free which I really appreciated.

Ken Crites

Absolutely amazing. Early bird oyster special. Fantastic bar. Stellar service. Love this place.

Gabriel Keefe

Sat at the bar and thoroughly enjoyed the entire evening. Staff was very polite and knowledgeable about the menu, would highly recommend to anyone looking for a upscale dining experience in Burlington

Julien Godin-Viau

Superb and original food and a knowledgeable staff who will make sure you have the best experience possible.

Inna Fesh

My boyfriend and I came here on Friday night. We had extremely lousy service. The reason for the 2 stars was because the food was truly good. However, a short while after arriving, we began to feel unwelcome. Our waiter had a very dismissive attitude toward us. The appetizers came 20 minutes in, he asked us how they were before we had a chance to finish the first bite. The actual dinner came around 10:25 (considering we ordered all the food at 9:30). I worked at a restaurant for 6 years, and my boyfriend and I are pretty understanding, things happen. But the least that the server could have done was apologize for the long wait. Instead, he sent another server to bring us the food, after which again he quickly asked how the food was - I slightly nodded and looked down (I don't like to complain) and he didn't care to find out more or ensure everything was truly okay. We had to ask another server for our bill at the end. Long story short, we felt extremely unwelcome. We have a feeling our age has something to do with it, as we're both rather young (in our early 20s). Having been a server, I know that stereotyping based on age, sex, race, etc still exists and it's extremely unfortunate. I always tip at least 15%, sometimes even 20%, but I was really tempted to tip 10% with this service. It's sad that choosing that option would just perpetuate a stereotype.

Dominic Neumann

Always fresh, local, and delicious ingredients made on a wood fired grill right in front of the dining room. It's performance art for your belly. Nick and Jordan run this place like a well oiled machine.

Vicky Foltz

When we come to Vermont to visit family, this is our special treat. This time we sat of the counter and watch the plates being expedited, in the food being prepared, and it was an amazing experience. The wait staff is wonderful the food is out of this world

Wanda Zygmuntowicz

Great oysters and craft cocktails at the cozy, firelit professionally tended bar.

Octavia McAloon

It's rare that every single thing you order turns out to be absolutely fantastic, but this place nailed it. Wonderful atmosphere - packed without being loud or stressful, in our experience awesome and friendly staff, and some of the best duck I've ever had. My fiancé and I were just visiting Burlington briefly, but will be sure to eat here when we visit again!

Samuel Jones

I've been here several times over the past two years and while the service is always good, the food is hit or miss. The rolls and desert are generally excellent but the small plates tend not to change much and sometimes straight up taste bad - too salty, not enough flavor, etc. The large plates have been good when I've tried them but frequently I look at the menu and don't see anything appetizing. Hen of the Wood isn't a bad restaurant by any means but I expect more than just "ok" when paying this much for food. I would recommend eating dinner elsewhere and only coming here to order appetizers or dessert at the bar.

Leah D'Antonio

Tasty food, good beer list

Tasha Dickinson

I normally make reservations but ended up at Hen of the Wood Burlington last minute and grabbed a seat at the bar. Full menu and great service by the bartender and bar back. The food is great but it’s the service that has me coming back.

Patrick Carr

I moved up to Vermont five years ago and hen of the woods is our go to for fine dining. Everything is incredible and the cheese spread is great. Expect to pay a fair amount for the incredible food you will get.

Laura Chambers

Impeccable cuisine, amazing cocktails and incredible professionals in this magnificent restaurant! Consistently perfect. The menu offers something for every taste and is perfectly tuned for each season. From appetizers to desert, the palette is delighted along the way. I only wish they’d open a location in Portland Maine! If you are alone it’s brilliant to sit at the kitchen bar to have the pleasure of observing the pristine chefs at work. If you’re curious about their process / methods they’re even cool enough to interact even when they’re super busy! Be sure to make a reservation you do not want to miss out on eating here if visiting!

Drew Davis

Fantastic experience! One of the best restaurants in Burlington. Highly recommend if you're in the area.

Robyn Luzon

Great service and great food!

Mr. P

The food here is amazing. However, our experience with service has been a variable. One visit will be good (not great) service, another and the service is horrible. We had an experience while bringing our kids, and they brought out the kids food last; which was lame, and to top it off our server did not seem to care. Actually, I would characterize our server as borderline rude. Great food, service is meh.

Stephanie Lefebvre

excellent fare, chill vibe, amazing staff. Wear. stretchy. clothes. :)

Troy Frostad

One of the very best restaurants in VT. Our server was exceptional. Having an immense amount of knowledge of the menu items, she proceeded to answer question after question we threw at her, at one point describing a half dozen or so local mushrooms including where to find them, what they look and taste like. Everyone's food was fantastic and the chocolate cake was easily one of the best desserts I can remember having. It really was that good!

Issy Wiggins

Loved the dollar Oyster hour with cocktails. Such a great idea and a lovely way to sample this Restaurant. Such a cosy bar area with very friendly staff, didn't have time to sample the full menu but it looked good.

jeremy bouchard

Excellent service and amazing food quality. We sat facing the chefs and watched them cook over wood fueled grills. They engaged in conversation and were extremely friendly. Prices are a bit steep but well worth it.

Andrew Wise

Really good with a price tag

Vermont Reviewer

Consistently the best restaurant in town. If you're looking for a special dinner, no look further.

Edward Deak

Never had a bad experience here. Great offerings and fantastic service. There's a reason why Hen of the Wood is considered to be one of the best restaurants in Vermont.

Max Ernst

I had been trying to get a meal here for a long time but my girlfriend finally took me here for the first time last weekend. It was my birthday gift, and it was much better than I expected. The crispy short rib was to die for. The drinks were excellent. Rabbit and Cauliflower were the best I've ever had. The hostess and server were both incredibly professional and great at what they do. This was the most impressive dining experience I've had in the whole area and it was well worth the time in advance you have to place a reservation.

Joshua O'Floinn

Excellent! Vibrant atmosphere, and delicious food. Service was thoughtful without being overly solicitous. Prices were on the high end, but absolutely worthwhile. A busy place, but quiet enough for intimate conversation. Seasonal daily menu dependent upon availability of local products. Though current menu has a lot of meat, my vegetarianism was more than adequately accommodated. Plenty of parking in city lot across the street (fee). Reservation definitely recommended.

Jamie Torns

This place is amazing! This is the baby - ~4 years old - and the original in Waterbury is going on 13 Years.....I can see why. Let’s start with the ambiance. You walk in and immediately feel like you’re in an upscale joint that serves traditional dishes with a unique take on them. The kitchen is open so you can watch your meal as it is prepared. This spot does have a chefs counter which is pretty cool - I sat at a table with husband but really wish we opted for the chef’s table because I love to watch the chef (which is first come first serve). The menu is small, but it works for a place like this. The options vary, covering all categories - meat, seafood, etc. The menu starts with appetizers, then small plates, entrees, and cheeses. Everything, I mean everything, is delicious. I would definitely go back if I lived in the area. The wine list is extensive and the wait staff is very knowledgeable on their offerings. Speaking of the wait staff, everyone chips in to help out, if you’re low on wine...someone will come by to make sure your glass is always full. If you go to the ladies room, someone else might stop by to fold your napkin. You get the picture? Also, everyone is very nice, great customer service. Definitely make a reservation if you’re coming here in a weekend!

Nick Heintzman

The food was really good and fresh and the service was great.

Garry Gleckel

Way too expensive for my tastes. Will return after we hit the lotto.

Troy Manitakos

Great Food! Fairly limited menu, but everything we tried was fresh and cooked to perfection.

Clau Rincan

Delightful food. Loved each plate. Good ambience... a bit expensive but worth it.

Kim Litman

There was wait, but what do you expect with a place of this caliber? Food was great, everyone was nice.

卓士峰

Cool decoration and good food. However, the portions are quite small.

Tina Lemay

Warm, lively atmosphere, excellent service. I ordered a small plate, a large plate and a dessert. All 3 were very good, especially the Testa.

Happy Joy

One of the best restaurants around. Make a reservation and enjoy

Melissa Muscato

Wonderful service, unique and fresh food, and great ambiance. Do yourself a favor and order the sweet corn ice cream!

Martha Jensen

Very good atmosphere.

Eric Levine

Great food and excellent service

Jo Mo

Food atmosphere service was excellent

Jason Szumlanski

One of the best dining experiences of my life. Unique foods, not overplayed. Service, atmosphere, and food were on point. Very busy - reservations required well in advance. Even bar seats are managed by host.

Mary Ponte

Wonderful dinner. Enjoyed the halibut.

Susanne Batchelor

Loved this place! It truly exemplifies the meaning of farm to table. This is a "don't miss".

Gary Way

Have been to HOTW Waterbury several times—Burlington is equally fabulous. Every item we ordered was exceptional, and our waiter was top notch.

Kayla Della Grotta

Hen of the Wood never disappoints. Oyster hour is a must but if you have the opportunity to explore the menu, do so. The grilled octopus is out of this world. Enjoy observing the chefs cook in a open concept kitchen, intimate lighting and mood, large selection of handcrafted cocktails and superior ingredients. It is no wonder this upscale restaurant is home to Vermont's Seven Days voted best chef in the state.

Greg Ranallo

I go here for the Oyster happy hour or for an elegant dinner out. It is easy to look at the menu and go "What! 14$ for roasted cauliflower!" and then you get it and think " Oh, now I get it" Easily in the top 5 places to eat in Burlington. I'm sure it is many peoples number one.

Nicholas Diehl

Awesome food

Ardalan

The ambiance was perfect, the staff were so nice and professional. The quality was so good, but the portion size of large hanger steak was not not enough for. If you are hungry, do not rely of this place only

Michael Lambert

As far as I know, the only place to get a proper vieux carre in Burlington.

Nikki Noble

Amazing put together dishes that were not only appealing to the eye but the pallette as well. The service is amazing and makes you feel very special. Highly recommended.

Nicholas Ceffalo

Dollar oysters are great. Drinks and food are ridiculously pricey

Andrew Allen

A great food experience from service, presentation and taste/quality. Not inexpensive but high value. Intimate setting yet lively.

John Kagey

Very good food and great service. You may need reservations. We sat at the bar. It could have used a bit more lighting, but that's just being picky. Great place.

Umber Dube

Unfortunately, this ended up being one of those restaurants that seems to have rested on its laurels for far too long. The food can most graciously be described as boring. The service was inexcusably slow. Prices were too high for the portion and quality. Finally, the restaurant is so dimly lit that every table seemed forced to resort to using their cellphones to read the menu.

Patrick Woods

You can tell how nice it is by how dimly it's lit.

Steven Green

Dynamite! Fantastic find. awesome food, loaded with umami. Luke was our server, very professional. Thank you all

Michael Bélanger

My favorite restaurant. It's been my second time, and it was even better than the first time. And the first time was perfect! Ready to make the route from Montreal anytime to come back!

Alexandra VDP

We had a very good culinary experience there. The meat was well cooked, every plate was balanced, the fish was perfect (caramelized on top but fluffy and still juicy inside), the roasted potatoes were out of this world, the grilled cabage with house bacon was heaven... Everything was excellent. We'll definitely go there again on another occasion.

mahraz amini

Crowded, very expensive, delicious, nice and cozy place. servants are warm and friendly and polite. need to make reservation before attending or you may wait for a long time especially at weekends. I ate steak and rabbit there as well as muscles. all three were really tasty and delicious. especially the cheese that was used along side of the steak was a perfect combination

Jeff Moore

Great experience here, both the food and service was worth the visit.

misotam

Amazing food! Impossible to get a seat without reservation. That being said, the chef table is a great alternative as you can watch the chef in action, and decide for yourself what to order as you watch how the dishes are prepared. A little heavy on the salt though.

Michael Webber

Made a dinner for two of about six of the small plates. Loved everything. Great wine selection.

Dan C

One of the best places in btv. Can't wait to try waterbury

Paul Spisak

Great place for a date or for your better half. Charming interior with lots of wood, candles & soft lighting make it fell very cozy & upscale in downtown Burlington, NY. I had the "small" cucumber dish & the "large" Hanger Steak. The cucumber is not on the menu anymore so the small dishes must change frequently but it was really good with a sweet honey & sour mix. The Hanger Steak was delicious but it was a tad rare for the requested medium. Still it was very good and the sauce that was included was superp along with the salted new potatoes and grilled asparagus. I would be very curious about the Duck Breast for two but I was alone on business travel. The Hen of the Wood is definately a place to impress so dress in nice casual wear and bring your best snifting nose because they seem to have some remarkable wines. Pricing was a little high for the value so thats why it only got 4 stars. Other than that I would return with my love for a casual, quiet dinner for two. One other thing, make reservations or you both will wind up at the bar!

Shantaram LA

Fried, creamed or sweet element in majority of their menu offering. Ordered 3 appetizers and 2 sides with the main course. Overdressed and overly sweet salad. Ordered halibut that was hard and crunchy on one side. Was looking forward to roasted broccolini and swiss chard - received less then one spear of briccolini and 3 pieces of swiss chard - unremarkable

Joseph

I don't think I've ever taken a picture of my food. But you better believe the menu items here are each one handcrafted with the best ingredients and well pared. We tried six or seven items between my wife and I to share as well as a wonderful bottle of wine. Every single dish was something after eating I almost considered ordering a second. It truly doesn't get better than this.

Nate A

Amazing in every way as always. Thanks Hen of the Wood!

ks jacot

Ridiculously phenomenal on every level. Sit at the bar and talk to Matthew. You'd be hard pressed to find a better combination of food, ambiance and service in this country.

Rita

This might be the best food experience in Vermont. The best wine and cocktail selection around, staff are very knowledgeable about each dish and ingredients, and the atmosphere is cozy and comfortable.

Benny A

We drive from Saratoga Springs NY just to eat there.everything touches fire.Back to the basics!

Mieneke Maher

Best secret in town are their buck a shuck oysters from 4 to 5 and 10 to 11 accompnied by something from their bar or wine list. They have an ever changing menu and their dining room has a great ambiance. It is not a place to go with a low budget. it is expensive but memorable for a special occasion.

Laura Webb

We've gone twice and both times we received a wrong order (sent back the wrong meal for two the first time, the next time accepted the wrong dish for one so as not to wait). Service is otherwise excellent, nice wine list, and for the most part what we have been served has been quite tasty. I just can't help but be a bit disappointed by the repeat experience of not getting what we ordered.

Joshua C. Hubbard

Went here with another couple for an anniversary dinner on a getaway weekend. We think we had the perfect meal. Service was above and beyond and the food was amazing. We started with Parker House rolls with honey butter and cracked pepper. Gem salad and Hen of the Woods mushroom toast. For our main we split the Monk Fish and Ribeye (the Monk Fish outshined the steak but only by a little. Each of the family style entrees comes with 2 sides so we got all four of the ones available, each one was delicious with the spaetzel being slightly less great. For desert we shared the chocolate cake and caramel pot de creme which were perfect endings for our great meal. Service was fast, efficient, and yet felt unrushed. It's not going to be a place we can afford to go to often but IS a place we'll be trying to get back to again some day.

chris rose

Food was excellent. Atmosphere was excellent. Would give 5 starts if the tables were not so close together.

Alexandra Garzero

WOW. I hope I can return because this was an unforgettable meal.

Morten Bo Svendsen

Lamb sausage is their best dish. Wonderful place, great food, Very good service.

Elizabeth Richter

Fabulous food. Excellent service. Burlington location noisy.

Gregg Carpenter

Great food, great service, nice atmosphere.

Paco DeFrancis

You’ll have to make a reservation like six months in advance (for a Tuesday night probably, lol....ok maybe a little exaggeration), but it’s 100% worth it. Hen of the Wood is truly the flagship restaurant for the entire state of Vermont.

Lauren Rodych-Eberle

The best meal we had in Burlington! So, so worth the price. The food and drinks were delicious, the service was wonderful, and the ambiance was just perfect! I suggest getting a bunch of items to share.

Matt Maynard

One of best overall dining experiences I've had anywhere. Food, drinks and service were fantastic!

Matt Puerkel

Service was perfect! Food was amazing as well. Great cheese selection. The mushroom toast is a must! Enjoyed the braised pork shoulder even though they ran out of rabbit sausage. Oh well, excuse to go back on our next trip to town.

emre biyikli

Plus: incredible taste and ambiance Delta: hard to find seats Had: duck

John Kagey

Very good food and great service. You may need reservations. We sat at the bar. It could have used a bit more lighting, but that's just being picky. Great place.

vrwaterman

If I could I would give ten stars. Great atmosphere, very professional staff and very welcoming. I am a vegetarian, and the chef prepared a delicious pasta dish for me. My companions raved about the beef and the oyster appetizer. Everything is very fresh. Go there and you won't regret it!!

Steven Black

Excellent dining. Service was spectacular and the food was tasty. We will return next time we are in Vermont. Price is high, but expected at a fine dining establishment.

Umber Dube

Unfortunately, this ended up being one of those restaurants that seems to have rested on its laurels for far too long. The food can most graciously be described as boring. The service was inexcusably slow. Prices were too high for the portion and quality. Finally, the restaurant is so dimly lit that every table seemed forced to resort to using their cellphones to read the menu.

Michelle McNamara

I was really hesitant to eat here because I’m a vegan and the menu is pretty meat and cheese heavy. But, I found an amazing dish. The wine was good and the food was amazing.

Katie Strong

Fantastic meal and service. Didn't have reservations but took our chance and were seated at chef's bar right next to Chef Eric. He was wonderful in giving us ideas for restaurants on the next leg of our trip to Montreal and Quebec City. Cheese were delicious as was the ham, cucumber salad, and potatoes.

Kelly Hartman

They have a happy hour oyster special, $1/oyster from 4-5p weekdays!!

Peter Henne

This place is fine, not great. After hearing everyone rave about it we made a reservation for my wife's birthday. The food was ok (the menu changes frequently so our dishes may not be available); I mean, the food was good, but there was nothing special about it. The desserts, though, were mediocre--my wife's basically tasted like Jello butterscotch pudding with some salty nuts in it. And the service needed work. Our waitress was very good, but the timing between the courses was really off and our sides didn't come out with our entrees; when they did, a surly hipster kind of just dropped them at our table. Little stuff, but at this level you expect better.

Paul Hahn

Just ate here and definitely disappointed. The waitress we had was extremely unprofessional. Ribeye order lack any flavor. It does not hold up to its hype. A lot better places to eat in Burlington.

Raffi

Farm to table concept with deliciously crafted menu. They make great use of their fire grill and pay incredible attention to detail when preparing each meal. Of course everything we had was exquisite. My favorite dining experience in Burlington.

Pete Wagner

Having dinner with family and friends. Never disappointed with the excellent service and tasty food. Heaven isn't any better than this menu.

Tom Medve

Excellent food. Attentive service. Not rushed. A bit on the noisy side though.

Dottievalrie Colbert

Great place to dine in. The food is always delicious.

Joe Krisanda

HotW is an absolute must. The food is incredible, some of the best in Vermont.

Mike Smith

We are from DC and have been at many different restaurants. This place is very expensive. The food was not that great to match the price. Way over priced. Hen in the Wood? What? Where is the chicken? The reason for 2 stars is that the staff was courteous otherwise I would only give 1 star.

Brandon

Tried going here tonight, they had a sign on door stating they were closed for the rest of August. Well it's September now! No mention on their website or social media accounts. It was my last night in town so probably won't be back to VT for awhile.

Daniel White

Just not sure what all the hype is about. Food was good but not 5 star. Service and vibe was a bit too trendy for my personal taste, but obviously suits many others. To each their own. Crowded but attractive dining room. We had to speak in hushed tones to keep from being heard while conversing at our table and couldn't help but hear the conversations around us. I go to a bar if I want that atmosphere, not an expensive restaurant. I'm on a date with my girl, not the 5 guys next to us. Just 'meh' after the expectations were set so high. Sorry.

Lauren Lilley

Every item we ordered was delicious. Since items change daily, each visit is a unique experience. We are still talking about our last visit days later and will be back our next time in Burlington. Make sure to look ahead to book a reservation at this popular venue as the space can fill up. We we're able to score a 9pm on a Tuesday night when we booked a day ahead.

Lisa Li

Hard to get table, but I can understand why. The place is beautiful, the food is delish and the service is immaculate. Keep up the good work!

F. Carl Mahoney

A deeply talented establishment in every detail.

Stephen McElroy

Awesome we had a training server with a seasoned server. All the staff was very good. Great team work. Celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary. The card was a great touch. Thank you. Highly recommend.

Stephen Schwind

One if the best restaurants in VT hands down. Hen if the wood toast is amazing! Great wine selection and great cocktails. Decor is very warm and inviting.

Jean-Marie Duclair

Loved everything about this place. Food was great. I give it 4 stars because the wine by the glass was served at room temperature

Mark McGowan

The restaurant was very crowded, and the food was delicious. We sat at a table in the middle of the restaurant but almost felt like we had a private booth. The wait staff was knowledgeable and friendly, and helped us work through the menu. We ordered cheeses, wine, Heady Topper beer, steak, pork tenderloin and rabbit. Everything was delicious and the pairings were excellent. We finished with homemade deserts and are planning to make another reservation during our next visit to Burlington.

Julisa Stone

This our second visit to Burlington-- the reason we came back? Hen of the Wood. The food, atmosphere, service, and cocktails are the best we have ever had and we needed to experience it again. Our waitress was very attentive and accommodating to my food allergies. We love the open kitchen as well as the windows into the meat rooms- you know that what your getting is fresh and tailored to your taste buds. We can't wait to make the trip back to Vermont, Burlington, and Hen of the Wood!

Michael Davis

Rabbit Liver Pate was quite good. The atmosphere was nice. Enjoyed sitting at the bar. Plan ahead if you want to dine during busy hours because they will be busy. Can't wait to try the braised rabbit and several other dishes.

John Kim

Great service. Braised rabbit dish and sorbet dessert were delicious

Rae Parks

This is my favorite restaurant I've ever been to! The food, service, and ambiance were all truly exceptional. Well worth the wait and price.

Marie Guinard

The best restaurant we've been in the USA. The service was good and the food amazing. Everything was perfect: cocktails, oysters, the meat and even the desserts

Tom Gillen

Have eaten here many times. Always excellent.

Ryan Marshall

Hard to find, had to ask the hotel where the door was lol, but well worth it food is excellent happy hour on oysters made my day, next visit to Vermont ill be there.

Alejandro Molina Moctezuma

Awesomt food, menu changes constantly, which is great. Good wine, and cheese. The place is really nice too. Make a reservation and visit if you are in Burlington

Raffi

Farm to table concept with deliciously crafted menu. They make great use of their fire grill and pay incredible attention to detail when preparing each meal. Of course everything we had was exquisite. My favorite dining experience in Burlington.

Chris Webb

My wife and I had two meals here, recently. This is the best restaurant around. It pains me to give it only 4 stars, but our second visit was subpar. The food was excellent. The mushroom toast (with Hen of the Wood mushrooms) is perfection. Sautéed mushrooms served on toast with a poached egg and a slice of house-cured bacon. Our second visit was at a busy 6:00. But there should never be a 30 minute wait between small plates and main. And if there is a wait, the first course plates need to be cleared away promptly. I’ll give them another shot, but I hope this isn’t trend.

Anja Lanier

Every bite was absolutely delicious

Sean Warner

Excellent food and craft cocktails

Brian Smith

Pretty room. Food is earthy. Local flair. Enjoyed meal. It was pricey

Basil Vansuch

Rabbit leg & loin and a Hill Farmstead “George” to wash it down. An absolutely delicious dinner and drink. The staff were all very courteous, as was the manager. All around enjoyable dining experience. I highly recommend this establishment if you are visiting Burlington.