Dorset Inn

Name: Dorset Inn
Address: 8 Church St, Dorset, VT, United States, 05251
Telephone: (802) 867-5500
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

925 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 6 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Romantic

All of us here love food and enjoy sharing that with you. The warm and welcoming ambiance of the historic dining room, and the cozy New England tavern, near Manchester VT, allows guests to relax and enjoy the food, the wine, and the friendly Southern VT hospitality. As a member of Vermont Fresh Network, we support as many local farms and businesses as possible, and our food includes the freshest ingredients. Our cuisine is uncomplicated, and bistro-style. It demonstrates classic culinary techniques and traditions, with regional Southern Vermont influences. To showcase Vermont’s four unique seasons, the menu changes frequently.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Seafood, Farm-to-table
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Fri–Sun 8:00 am–10:00 am Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(802) 867-5500
Website
http://www.dorsetinn.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Neil Philip

Location
8 Church St, Dorset, VT 05251
Area
Dorset
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Dry Riesling ~ Forge Cellars Classique ~ Seneca Lake NY ~ 2019USD 14.00
Pinot Grigio ~ Vigneti Del SoleUSD 14.00
Veneto Italy ~ 2022
Sancerre ~ Domaine Gueneau Les Terres Blanches ~ Sancerre FR ~ 2021USD 17.00
Sauvignon Blanc ~ Greywacke ~ Marlborough New Zealand ~ 2022USD 15.00
Chablis ~ Domaine Laroche Saint MartinUSD 18.00
Chablis Burgundy FR ~ 2022
Chardonnay ~ Ryan Patrick Naked ~ Columbia Valley, WA ~ 2021USD 14.00
Chardonnay ~ Schug ~ Sonoma Coast CA ~ 2021USD 16.00

Rosé

Rosé ~ Whispering Angle ~ Côtes de Provence FR ~ 2021USD 15.00

Red Wines

Pinot Noir ~ Ken Wright Cellars ~ Willamette Valley OR ~ 2020USD 17.00
Red Blend ~ DecoyUSD 17.00
Napa Valley CA ~ 2021
Cabernet Sauvignon ~ Charles Krug ~ Napa Valley CA ~ 2019USD 17.00
Bordeaux ~ Chateau BlaignanUSD 16.00
Medoc FR ~ 2018
Red Blend ~ Morgan Cotes du Crow ~ Monterey CA ~ 2019USD 16.00
Malbec ~ Bodega Catena Zapata ~ Mendoza ARG ~ 2019USD 15.00

Sparkling Wines

Prosecco ~ La Luca ~ Italy ~ NVUSD 14.00
Brut ~ Roderer Estate ~ Anderson Valley CA ~ NVUSD 28.00
- 375 mlUSD 28.00

Wines from the Cellar

See Our Imported Selections for French Champagnes

Sparkling Wines

Argyle ~ Vintage Brut ~ Willamette Valley OR ~ 2017USD 59.00
Roederer ~ L'Ermitage Brut ~ Anderson Valley CA ~ NVUSD 110.00
Sterling Vintner's Collection Brut ~ CA ~ NVUSD 42.00
Schramsberg VineyardsUSD 75.00
Blanc de Noirs ~ North Coast CA ~ 2020
Schramsberg Vineyards ~ Mirabelle ~ North Coast CA ~ NVUSD 80.00
Gloria Ferrer ~ Brut ~ Sonoma CA ~ NVUSD 47.00

White Varietals

Sauvignon Blanc

Ferrari-Carano ~ North Coast CA ~ 2022USD 41.00
Cakebread Cellars ~ Napa Valley CA ~ 2022USD 62.00
Frog's Leap ~ Napa Valley CA ~ 2022USD 53.00
Chalk Hill ~ Sonoma County CA ~ 2020USD 81.00
Merry Edwards ~ Russian River Valley CA ~ 2021USD 87.00
Honig Vineyard & Winery ~ Napa Valley CA ~ 2022USD 41.00
Duckhorn Vineyards ~ Napa Valley CA ~ 2022USD 65.00
Rodney Strong Vineyards ~ Charlotte's Home ~ Sonoma County CA ~ 2021USD 40.00
Long Meadow Ranch ~ Rutherford CA ~ 2022USD 52.00
St. Supéry ~ Estate Grown ~ Napa Valley CA ~ 2022USD 58.00

Chardonnay

Far Niente EstateUSD 120.00
Napa Valley CA ~ 2019
Cakebread Cellars ~ Napa Valley CA ~ 2022USD 86.00
Mer Soleil ~ Silver / Unoaked ~ Monterey County CA ~ 2022USD 71.00
Trefethen Estate ~ Oak Knoll District Napa Valley CA ~ 2021USD 72.00
La Crema ~ Sonoma Coast CA ~ 2022USD 26.00
- HalfUSD 26.00
Groth ~ Hillview Vineyard ~ Napa Valley CA ~ 2022USD 71.00
Cambria Estate Winery ~ Katherine's Vineyard ~ Santa Maria Valley CA ~ 2021USD 54.00
Chateau Ste. Michelle ~ Horse Heaven Hills WA ~ 2019USD 52.00
Sonoma-Cutrer ~ Sonoma Coast CA ~ 2021USD 27.00
- HalfUSD 27.00
Rombauer Vineyards ~ Carneros CA ~ 2022USD 71.00
Ramey Wine Cellars ~ Fort Ross / Seaview ~ Sonoma Coast CA ~ 2019USD 82.00
Ryan Patrick Naked ~ Columbia Valley WA ~ 2022USD 64.00
Schug ~ Sonoma Coast CA ~ 2022USD 64.00
Morgan Metallico ~ Monterey County CA ~ 2021USD 42.00
Routestock ~ Route 121 ~ Carneros CA ~ 2022USD 43.00
Clos Pegase ~ Estate Grown Mitsuko's Vineyard ~ Carneros CA ~ 2021USD 64.00
Foxglove ~ Un-Oaked ~ Central Coast CA ~ 2019USD 50.00
Chateau Montelena ~ Napa Valley CA ~ 2020USD 87.00
Neyers ~ Carneros District ~ Sonoma County CA ~ 2018USD 115.00
Rombauer Vineyards ~ Proprietor's Selection ~ Carneros CA ~ 2021USD 145.00
Chalk Hill ~ Estate ~ Russian River Valley CA ~ 2021USD 96.00
Black Stallion EstateUSD 45.00
Napa Valley CA ~ 2020
Shooting Star ~ Mendocino County CA ~ 2020USD 38.00
Owen Roe ~ Dubrul ~ Yakima Valley WA ~ 2019USD 64.00
Truchard ~ Carneros ~ Napa Valley CA ~ 2019USD 58.00
Radio-Coteau ~ Wingtine ~ Sonoma Coast CA ~ 2019USD 108.00
Decoy ~ Sonoma County CA ~ 2022USD 44.00

Pinot Gris

Owen Roe ~ Eola / Crawford-Beck Vineyard ~ Amity Hills WA ~ 2022USD 47.00
King Estate Winery ~ Willamette Valley OR ~ 2021USD 55.00
Chateau Ste Michelle ~ Columbia Valley WA ~ 2021USD 41.00
Erath Winery ~ Oregon ~ 2022USD 50.00
Elk Cove Vineyards ~ Estate ~ Willamette Valley OR ~ 2022USD 45.00

Riesling and Gewurztraminer

Chateau Ste Michelle ~ Eroica Riesling ~ Columbia Valley WA ~ 2017USD 52.00
Trefethen ~ Dry Riesling ~ Oak Knoll District Napa Valley CA ~ 2022USD 47.00
Forge Cellars Classique ~ Seneca Lake NY ~ 2019USD 56.00
Boundary Breaks Vineyard ~ Dry Riesling ~ Finger Lakes NY ~ 2021USD 42.00
Thomas Fogarty ~ Gewürztraminer ~ Monterey County CA ~ 2016USD 43.00
Montinore Estate ~ Almost Dry Riesling ~ Willamette Valley OR ~ 2021USD 41.00

Other Whites

Tablas Creek Vineyard ~ Patelin de Tablas Blanc ~ Paso Robles CA ~ 2021USD 48.00
Truchard ~ Roussanne Carneros ~ Napa Valley CA ~ 2018USD 41.00
Pine Ridge Vineyards ~ Chenin Blanc + Viognier ~ Napa Valley CA ~ 2022USD 42.00

Rosé

See Our Import Selections for French Rosé

Tablas Creek Vineyard ~ Patelin de Tablas Rosé ~ Paso Robles CA ~ 2022USD 58.00
Rabble Vineyard ~ Paso Robles CA ~ 2022USD 36.00
Rodney Strong ~ Rosé of Pinot Noir ~ Russian River Valley CA ~ 2022USD 42.00

Red Varietals

Pinot Noir

Francis Ford Coppola Winery ~ Diamond Collection ~ Sonoma County CA ~ 2021USD 49.00
Bacchus Winery ~ Gingers Cuvee ~ Sonoma County CA ~ 2021USD 52.00
Rex Hill ~ Willamette Valley ~ Willamette Valley OR ~ 2019USD 69.00
Merry Edwards ~ Russian River Valley ~ Sonoma County CA ~ 2022USD 109.00
Ken Wright Cellars ~ Willamette Valley OR ~ 2020USD 68.00
Thomas Fogarty ~ Santa Cruz CA ~ 2017USD 71.00
Archery Summit ~ Dundee Hills ~ Willamette Valley OR ~ 2021USD 101.00
Rodney Strong Vineyards ~ Russian River Valley ~ Sonoma County CA ~ 2020USD 62.00
The Four Graces ~ Willamette Valley OR ~ 2022USD 64.00
Kenwood ~ Russian River Valley ~ 2019USD 45.00
Truchard ~ Carneros ~ Napa Valley CA ~ 2019/2021USD 68.00
Belle Glos ~ Clark & Telephone ~ Santa Maria Valley CA ~ 2021USD 95.00
Schug Winery ~ Sonoma Coast CA ~ 2022USD 67.00
Lincourt ~ Rancho Santa Rosa ~ Santa Rita Hills CA ~ 2018USD 56.00
Stafford Hill Vineyards ~ Willamette Valley OR ~ 2022USD 46.00
Montinore Estate ~ Willamette Valley OR ~ 2019USD 45.00
Owen Roe ~ Kilmore ~ Yamhill-Carlton OR ~ 2022USD 78.00
Owen Roe ~ Grower's Guild ~ Yamhill-Carlton OR ~ 2022USD 42.00

Merlot

Duckhorn Vineyards ~ Napa Valley CA ~ 2020USD 100.00
Schug Winery ~ Sonoma Valley CA ~ 2016USD 69.00
Swanson Vineyards ~ Napa Valley CA ~ 2019USD 65.00
Trig Point ~ Diamond Dust Vineyard ~ Alexander Valley CA ~ 2019USD 44.00
Frog's Leap ~ Rutherford ~ Napa Valley CA ~ 2021USD 82.00
Chateau Ste Michelle ~ Indian Wells ~ Columbia Valley WA ~ 2018USD 45.00
Textbook Vineyards ~ Napa Valley CA ~ 2020USD 55.00
Cakebread Cellars ~ Napa Valley CA ~ 2019USD 120.00
Trefethen Family Vineyards ~ Oak Knoll District ~ Napa Valley CA ~ 2020USD 85.00
Charles Krug Winery ~ Napa Valley CA ~ 2019USD 115.00

Cabernet Sauvignon

Rothschild-Mondavi ~ Opus One ~ Napa Valley CA ~ 2018/2019USD 428.00
Trefethen Reserve ~ Estate Grown ~ Oak Knoll District Napa Valley CA ~ 2018USD 195.00
Caymus ~ Napa Valley CA ~ 2021USD 160.00
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars ~ Artemis ~ Napa Valley CA ~ 2021USD 115.00
Joseph Phelps ~ Napa Valley CA ~ 2019USD 120.00
Omen ~ Sierra Foothill's CA ~ 2020USD 45.00
Silver Oak ~ Napa Valley CA ~ 2019USD 225.00
Hess Collecton ~ Mount Veeder Estate Grown ~ Napa Valley CA ~ 2019USD 130.00
St. Supery ~ Estate Grown~ Napa Valley CA ~ 2018USD 85.00
Vinum Cellars ~ The Insider ~ Paso Robles CA ~ 2020USD 61.00
Oberon ~ Napa County CA ~ 2021USD 49.00
Cakebread Cellars ~ Napa Valley CA ~ 2020USD 150.00
Far Niente ~ Napa Valley CA ~ 2018USD 225.00
Growers Guild ~ Columbia Valley WA ~ 2018USD 48.00
Bella Union ~ Napa Valley CA ~ 2018USD 125.00
Sean Minor ~ North Coast CA ~ 2020USD 62.00
Charles Krug ~ Napa Valley CA ~ 2019USD 68.00
Louis M. Martini ~ Napa Valley CA ~ 2019USD 71.00
Black Stallion ~ Napa Valley CA ~ 2020USD 85.00
Silver Oak ~ Alexander Valley CA ~ 2019USD 155.00
Chateau Ste Michelle ~ Canoe Ridge Estate ~ Horse Heaven Hills WA ~ 2019USD 71.00
Daou Vineyards ~ Paso Robles CA ~ 2022USD 67.00

Zinfandel

Rombauer Vineyards ~ El Dorado ~ Sierra Foothills CA ~ 2020USD 85.00
Ridge Three Valleys ~ Sonoma County CA ~ 2021USD 92.00
Frog's Leap ~ Napa Valley CA ~ 2020USD 65.00
St. Francis Winery ~ Old Vines ~ Sonoma County CA ~ 2019USD 49.00
Seghesio Family Vineyards ~ Sonoma County CA ~ 2021USD 49.00
Dry Creek Vineyard ~ Heritage Vines ~ Sonoma County CA ~ 2019USD 50.00
Ridge Vineyards ~ Paso Robles CA ~2021USD 80.00
Klinker Brick Winery ~ Old Vine ~ Lodi CA ~ 2020USD 48.00

Syrah

K Vintners~ Milbrandt Wahluke Slope ~ Columbia WA ~ 2018USD 65.00
Bedrock Wine Company ~ North Coast CA ~ 2020USD 61.00
Iron Wolf ~ Columbia Valley WA ~ 2018USD 56.00

Other Reds

Rodney Strong ~ Symmetry / Meritage ~ Alexander Valley CA ~ 2017USD 115.00
Tablas Creek Vineyard ~ Patelin de Tablas ~ Paso Robles CA ~ 2019USD 69.00
Stokes' Ghost ~ Estate Grown / Petite Sirah ~ Monterey CA ~ 2020USD 71.00
Alexander Valley Homestead ~ Alexander Valley CA ~ 2019USD 64.00
Overture ~ Opus One ~ Bordeaux Blend ~ Napa Valley CA ~ NVUSD 190.00
Fess Parker Winery ~ The Big Easy / Red Wine ~ Santa Barbara County CA ~ 2019USD 72.00
Ridge Monte Bello ~ Santa Cruz CA ~ 2018USD 320.00
Owen Roe ~ Rosa Mystica / Cabernet Franc ~ Yakima Valley WA ~ 2021USD 64.00
Scheid ~ VDR / Very Dark Red ~ Monterey CA ~ 2019USD 60.00
Morgan Cotes du Crow's ~ Red Blend ~ Monterey County CA ~ 2019USD 64.00
Joseph Phelps "Insignia" Estate Grown ~ Napa Valley CA ~ 2018USD 395.00
Owen Roe ~ Abbot's Table / Red Blend ~ Columbia Valley WA ~ 2021USD 53.00
Owen Roe ~ Sinister / Red Blend ~ Columbia Valley WA ~ 2019USD 60.00
Orin Swift ~ Papillion Red ~ Napa Valley CA ~ 2021USD 150.00
Orin Swift ~ Machete ~ Napa Valley CA ~ 2020USD 115.00

Worldly Wines

France

Pol Roger ~ Champagne Brut Reserve ~ Epernay ~ NVUSD 115.00
Dom Perignon ~ Champagne/Brut Reserve ~ Champagne FR ~ 2013USD 275.00
Nicolas Feuillatte ~ Champagne / Brut Reserve ~ Chouilly ~ NVUSD 84.00
Veuve Clicquot ~ Champagne / Brut ~ Reims ~ NVUSD 130.00
Gaston Chiquet ~ Champagne Premier Cru Brut Tradition ~ NVUSD 105.00
Louis Roederer Cristal ~ Champagne / Brut ~ 2014USD 405.00
Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial ~ Champagne/Brut ~ NVUSD 95.00
Château Peyrassol ~ Côtes du Provence Cuvée des Commandeurs Rosé ~ 2021USD 58.00
Laurent Miguel Pere & Fils ~ Cinsault Syrah Rosé ~ 2020USD 58.00
Whispering Angel ~ Rose ~ Cotes du Provence FR ~ 2022USD 60.00
Domaine Eugène Carrel ~ Jongieux Rosé ~ 2022USD 41.00
Domaine Laroche Saint Martin ~ Chablis ~ 2022USD 71.00
Domaine Roland Lavantureaux ~ Chablis Premier Cru Fourchâmes ~ 2021USD 105.00
Maison Albert Bichot ~ Meursault ~ 2018 / 2019USD 185.00
Domaine Jean-Louis Chave ~ Côtes du Rhône Mon Cœur ~ 2021USD 51.00
Domaine Gachot-Monot ~ Bourgogne Chant de Muses ~ 2020USD 66.00
Petit Cantenac ~ Grand Cru ~ Saint Émilion 2019USD 95.00
Chateau Laplagnotte-Bellvue ~ Saint Émilion ~ 2019USD 82.00
Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe ~ Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge ~ 2020USD 165.00
Château Tournefeuille ~ Lalande-de-Pomerol ~ 2020USD 82.00
Domaine de la Bastide ~ Côtes du Rhône Figue Rosé ~ 2022USD 46.00
Domaine Laroque ~ Langueduc- Roussillon, FR 2021USD 56.00

Germany, Austria and Switzerland

Nikolaihof ~ Wachau Grüner Veltliner Hefeabzug ~ Austria ~ 2021USD 69.00
Weingut Ziereisen ~ Blauer Spätburgunder ~ Baden Germany ~ 2017USD 58.00
Domaine la Colombe ~ Chasselas Brez la Côte ~ Switzerland ~ 2017USD 75.00

Italy

La Spinetta ~ Moscato d'Asti Bricco Quaglia ~ 2021USD 28.00
- HalfUSD 28.00
Santa Margherita ~ Pinot Grigio / DOC ~ Valdadige ~ 2021USD 62.00
Castello Banfi ~ Toscana Pinot Grigio San Angelo ~ 2021USD 52.00
Argiolas ~ Costamolino Vermentino di Sardegna ~ 2022USD 49.00
La Spinetta ~ Il Rosé di Casanova ~ Tuscany ~ 2022USD 55.00
Angelo Negro ~ Angelin ~ Nebbiolo ~ 2021USD 50.00
Castello Banfi Aska ~ Bolgheri Rosso ~ 2018/2019USD 85.00
Allegrini ~ Amarone della Valpolicella Classico ~ 2018USD 160.00
Damilano ~ Barolo ~ 2018USD 140.00
Cantina Gaffing ~ Roma ~ Montepulciano ~ 2019USD 58.00
Castello Banfi ~ Brunello di Montalcino ~ 2017USD 150.00
Carpineto ~ Toscana Dogajolo ~ 2020USD 43.00
Chianti Classico Reserva ~ Banfi ~ 2019USD 59.00
Oddero ~ Barolo ~ 2019USD 120.00
Luigi Giordano ~ Barbaresco ~ 2019USD 100.00

Spain and Portugal

Caves Naveran ~ Cava Brut Nature ~ Spain ~ 2018-2021USD 42.00
Columna ~ Rías Baixas Albariño ~ Spain ~ 2022USD 50.00
Cune ~ Cune Rioja Riserva ~ Spain ~ 2018USD 65.00
Bodegas Torremoron ~ Ribera del Duero Tempranillo ~ Spain ~ 2020USD 49.00
Dehesa la Granja ~ Vino de la Tierra de Castillo y León ~ Spain ~ 2016/2018USD 50.00
Arca Nova ~ Vinho Verde ~ Minho Portugal ~ 2022USD 39.00
Martin Codax ~ Rías Baixas Albariño ~ Spain ~ 2022USD 39.00
Nortico ~ Minho Alvarinho ~ Portugal ~ 2022USD 37.00

Australia and New Zealand

Mcbride Sisters ~ Sauvignon Blanc ~ Marlborough New Zealand ~ 2022USD 42.00
Cloudy Bay ~ Sauvignon Blanc ~ Marlborough New Zealand ~ 2022USD 61.00
Leeuwin Estate ~ Art Series Chardonnay ~ Margaret River ~ Australia ~ 2017USD 125.00
D'arenberg ~ The Artisans Shiraz Viognier Laughing Magpie ~ McLaren Vale ~ Australia ~ 2016USD 69.00
D'arenberg ~ The Stump Jump Red Blend ~ McLaren Vale ~ Australia ~ 2017USD 39.00
Thorn-Clarke Wines ~ Barossa Shiraz Shotfire ~ South Australia ~ 2019USD 56.00
D'arenberg ~ The Custodian Grenache ~ McLaren Vale ~ Australia ~ 2018USD 45.00
John Duval Wines ~ Plexus Red Blend ~ Barossa Valley ~ Australia ~ 2019USD 85.00
Sidewood ~ Pinot Noir ~ Adelaide Hills ~ Australia ~ 2018USD 52.00
Spring Seed Wine Company ~ Cabernet Sauvignon Cockscomb ~ McLaren Vale ~ Australia ~ 2018USD 42.00
Unico Zelo ~ Nero d'Avola Fresh A.F. Riverland ~ Australia ~ 2020USD 55.00
Esk Valley ~ Sauvignon Blanc ~ Marlborough New Zealand ~ 2022USD 52.00
Greywacke ~ Sauvignon Blanc ~ Marlborough New Zealand ~ 2021USD 60.00

Argentina and Uruguay

Mythic ~ Torrontés Estate ~ Salta Argentina ~ 2019USD 42.00
Altocedro ~ Ano Cero ~Malbec ~ Mendoza Argentina ~ 2021USD 38.00
Luigi Bosca Malbec ~ Mendoza Argentina ~ 2021USD 52.00
Luigi Bosca ~ De Sangre / Estate Bottled ~ Mendoza Argentina ~ 2017/2019USD 62.00
Bodega Catena Zapata ~ Mendoza Chardonnay ~ Mendoza Argentina ~ 2019USD 49.00
Casa Silva ~ Carménère Cuvée Colchagua Valle del Colchagua ~ Chile ~ 2019USD 51.00
El Porvenir ~ Amauta ~ Salta Argentina ~ 2020USD 41.00
Clos de los Siete ~ Valle de Uco Clos de Los Siete ~ Mendoza Argentina ~ 2018USD 62.00
Tikal Patriota ~ Malbec ~ Mendoza Argentina ~ 2018/2020USD 45.00
Nieto Senetiner ~ Don Nicanor ~ Malbec ~ Mendoza Argentina ~ 2020USD 43.00

South Africa

False Bay ~ Pinotage Bush Vine Coastal Region ~ 2019USD 38.00
Kloof Street ~ Old Vine Chenin Blanc Swartland ~ 2020USD 57.00
Waterkloof ~ Circumstance Sauvignon Blanc Stellenbosch ~ 2017USD 50.00

What 925 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Vermont
Best Overall
Vermont
Best Food
Vermont
Best Service
Vermont
Romantic
Vermont
Good for special occasions
Southern Vermont
Best Overall
Southern Vermont
Best Food
Southern Vermont
Best Service
Southern Vermont
Best Ambience
Southern Vermont
Best Value
Southern Vermont
Romantic
Southern Vermont
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Dorset Inn offers an exquisite dining experience with "excellent food and service" in a charming, historic setting. Guests frequently praise the "consistently high quality" meals and the friendly, professional staff, especially James and Rachelle. The atmosphere is perfect for special occasions, boasting a "great wine list" and delightful desserts.

925 Reviews

M
Matthew
Philadelphia
32 reviews
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on 14 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We ate at the Dorset Inn restaurant several times, as we were staying there. Service is always very attentive. Reservations are honored in a timely fashion. Burgers, pastas, salads, specials, etc. were all excellent. The dining room and the pub can be a little more noisy than the large cozy dining room. You can eat at the bar. There’s a nice roaring fireplace in the pub area as well.
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Andrew
New York City
10 reviews
vip
2.0
10 reviews
Dined on 11 November 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
We have been frequent diners at the Dorset Inn, all times of year and all meals. They have now taken a chain restaurant approach with several servers involved in your meal, not very friendly and with a great loss of ambiance and character. Food prices have also risen with significant reduction in quality.
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Stacy
New York City
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 11 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love the Dorsey Inn! They never disappoint. We love everything about the place! Staff is wonderful, polite, and respectful. Service and food is top notch. Can’t wait for next time!
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AndresA
New York City
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We really enjoyed our dining experience at the Dorset Tavern. Melissa was our server and she was excellent, great attention to detail. For starters we had the Dorset bakery rolls. To be quite honest I would skip these, the rolls are not all that special. I have had rolls similar to these and for free when I’ve dined at other places. We also ordered the roasted butternut goat cheese and it was good. For our entrees I had the Dorset burger and my girlfriend had the buttermilk fried chicken. Both of our entrees were delicious. The burger was served with bacon, and cheddar cheese. I also had some sweet potato fries. The burger was cooked perfectly and it tasted very good. My girlfriend really enjoyed her chicken, she said it was fried perfectly, it was very moist. To end the night we had the chocolate pecan pie! I highly recommend the pie. It was perfect.
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Guy
New York City
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
service was awful had to get our own water then had to go to front desk to have some take a drink order!!! then the food took forever to come 2 tables who came in after us got enteees before we got appetizer one entre was fine the other was cold- the pork tomahawk ( by the way as it was a loin no bone) overall very diappointing
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Shana
New York City
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Always enjoy our dinners at The Dorset Inn. The food is great, the atmosphere is welcoming, and they have the best Bartenders.
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Bob
Greater Boston
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on 8 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always look forward to a dinner at the Dorset Inn. Last night's was another exceptional one. We took friends there who also raved about it. The menu is varied and always has something for everyone. I had terrific Roasted Cod, Constant Companion had Salmon, and our two friends each went for the Duck. We were all delighted.
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Donna
Atlantic City
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 7 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Whenever we travel to Vermont- the Dorset Inn is always our favorite restaurant for dinner. The food is exquisite as well as the atmosphere.
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OpenTable Diner
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best meals we have had in ages! We will be back soon!
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kate
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 24 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We adore this wonderful Dorset Inn restaurant in VT. A gracious ambience, relaxed elegance, exquisite cocktails and deliciously prepared food. Accommodated difficult food allergies without compromise to the quality of the dishes. Our waiter was charming and excellent (Natalie). Celebrated our 39th anniversary there and hope to return to celebrate 40 !
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FAQs

Dorset Inn offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (802) 867-5500.

Dorset Inn is rated 4.7 stars by 925 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

23 Nov 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 6 times today

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8 Church St, Dorset, VT 05251

Additional information

Area
Dorset
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Fri–Sun 8:00 am–10:00 am Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Seafood, Farm-to-table
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Neil Philip
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.dorsetinn.com/
Phone number
(802) 867-5500

Dorset Inn

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Additional information

Dorset Inn Beef Burger

Dorset Inn Carrot Cake

Dorset Inn Irish Coffee

Wines by the Glass

White Wines

Dry Riesling ~ Forge Cellars Classique ~ Seneca Lake NY ~ 2019USD 14.00

Pinot Grigio ~ Vigneti Del SoleUSD 14.00

Sancerre ~ Domaine Gueneau Les Terres Blanches ~ Sancerre FR ~ 2021USD 17.00

Sauvignon Blanc ~ Greywacke ~ Marlborough New Zealand ~ 2022USD 15.00

Chablis ~ Domaine Laroche Saint MartinUSD 18.00

Chardonnay ~ Ryan Patrick Naked ~ Columbia Valley, WA ~ 2021USD 14.00

Chardonnay ~ Schug ~ Sonoma Coast CA ~ 2021USD 16.00

Rosé

Rosé ~ Whispering Angle ~ Côtes de Provence FR ~ 2021USD 15.00

Red Wines

Pinot Noir ~ Ken Wright Cellars ~ Willamette Valley OR ~ 2020USD 17.00

Red Blend ~ DecoyUSD 17.00

Cabernet Sauvignon ~ Charles Krug ~ Napa Valley CA ~ 2019USD 17.00

Bordeaux ~ Chateau BlaignanUSD 16.00

Red Blend ~ Morgan Cotes du Crow ~ Monterey CA ~ 2019USD 16.00

Malbec ~ Bodega Catena Zapata ~ Mendoza ARG ~ 2019USD 15.00

Sparkling Wines

Prosecco ~ La Luca ~ Italy ~ NVUSD 14.00

Brut ~ Roderer Estate ~ Anderson Valley CA ~ NVUSD 28.00

Wines from the Cellar

Sparkling Wines

Argyle ~ Vintage Brut ~ Willamette Valley OR ~ 2017USD 59.00

Roederer ~ L'Ermitage Brut ~ Anderson Valley CA ~ NVUSD 110.00

Sterling Vintner's Collection Brut ~ CA ~ NVUSD 42.00

Schramsberg VineyardsUSD 75.00

Schramsberg Vineyards ~ Mirabelle ~ North Coast CA ~ NVUSD 80.00

Gloria Ferrer ~ Brut ~ Sonoma CA ~ NVUSD 47.00

White Varietals

Sauvignon Blanc

Ferrari-Carano ~ North Coast CA ~ 2022USD 41.00

Cakebread Cellars ~ Napa Valley CA ~ 2022USD 62.00

Frog's Leap ~ Napa Valley CA ~ 2022USD 53.00

Chalk Hill ~ Sonoma County CA ~ 2020USD 81.00

Merry Edwards ~ Russian River Valley CA ~ 2021USD 87.00

Honig Vineyard & Winery ~ Napa Valley CA ~ 2022USD 41.00

Duckhorn Vineyards ~ Napa Valley CA ~ 2022USD 65.00

Rodney Strong Vineyards ~ Charlotte's Home ~ Sonoma County CA ~ 2021USD 40.00

Long Meadow Ranch ~ Rutherford CA ~ 2022USD 52.00

St. Supéry ~ Estate Grown ~ Napa Valley CA ~ 2022USD 58.00

Chardonnay

Far Niente EstateUSD 120.00

Cakebread Cellars ~ Napa Valley CA ~ 2022USD 86.00

Mer Soleil ~ Silver / Unoaked ~ Monterey County CA ~ 2022USD 71.00

Trefethen Estate ~ Oak Knoll District Napa Valley CA ~ 2021USD 72.00

La Crema ~ Sonoma Coast CA ~ 2022USD 26.00

Groth ~ Hillview Vineyard ~ Napa Valley CA ~ 2022USD 71.00

Cambria Estate Winery ~ Katherine's Vineyard ~ Santa Maria Valley CA ~ 2021USD 54.00

Chateau Ste. Michelle ~ Horse Heaven Hills WA ~ 2019USD 52.00

Sonoma-Cutrer ~ Sonoma Coast CA ~ 2021USD 27.00

Rombauer Vineyards ~ Carneros CA ~ 2022USD 71.00

Ramey Wine Cellars ~ Fort Ross / Seaview ~ Sonoma Coast CA ~ 2019USD 82.00

Ryan Patrick Naked ~ Columbia Valley WA ~ 2022USD 64.00

Schug ~ Sonoma Coast CA ~ 2022USD 64.00

Morgan Metallico ~ Monterey County CA ~ 2021USD 42.00

Routestock ~ Route 121 ~ Carneros CA ~ 2022USD 43.00

Clos Pegase ~ Estate Grown Mitsuko's Vineyard ~ Carneros CA ~ 2021USD 64.00

Foxglove ~ Un-Oaked ~ Central Coast CA ~ 2019USD 50.00

Chateau Montelena ~ Napa Valley CA ~ 2020USD 87.00

Neyers ~ Carneros District ~ Sonoma County CA ~ 2018USD 115.00

Rombauer Vineyards ~ Proprietor's Selection ~ Carneros CA ~ 2021USD 145.00

Chalk Hill ~ Estate ~ Russian River Valley CA ~ 2021USD 96.00

Black Stallion EstateUSD 45.00

Shooting Star ~ Mendocino County CA ~ 2020USD 38.00

Owen Roe ~ Dubrul ~ Yakima Valley WA ~ 2019USD 64.00

Truchard ~ Carneros ~ Napa Valley CA ~ 2019USD 58.00

Radio-Coteau ~ Wingtine ~ Sonoma Coast CA ~ 2019USD 108.00

Decoy ~ Sonoma County CA ~ 2022USD 44.00

Pinot Gris

Owen Roe ~ Eola / Crawford-Beck Vineyard ~ Amity Hills WA ~ 2022USD 47.00

King Estate Winery ~ Willamette Valley OR ~ 2021USD 55.00

Chateau Ste Michelle ~ Columbia Valley WA ~ 2021USD 41.00