The Reluctant Panther Restaurant

Name: The Reluctant Panther Restaurant
Address: 39 West Road, Manchester, VT, United States, 05254
Telephone: (802) 362-2568
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

1195 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

29 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 5 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Romantic

The Reluctant Panther Restaurant features locally sourced American cuisine in a relaxed yet elegantly upscale atmosphere. Menus are complemented by a multiple year Wine Spectator award winning wine list
The Reluctant Panther is happy to accommodate well behaved children but does not offer a children's menu.
Reservations Required.
Please Note: We do not allow dogs in the restaurant, inside or out, with the exception of service animals.

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(802) 362-2568
Website
http://reluctantpanther.com/dining
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Sigal Rocklin
Private party facilities
The Panther Pub is Warmly lit and comfortably furnished, the Pub is used for special events and private party bookings. Business dinners and small wedding rehearsal dinners are particularly effective in The Panther Pub.

Location
39 West Road, Manchester, VT 05254
Area
Manchester
Cross Street
Seminary Road
Parking details
Parking is available in our private lot or in public spaces nearby. We have handicap access parking both in the front and rear of our buildings.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Lobster & Brie FondueUSD 20.00
Crispy Pancetta, Baguette
Maplebrook Farm BurrataUSD 16.00
Crispy Prosciutto, Roasted Winter Squash, Pear, Pumpkin Seeds, Grilled Cranberry Bread, Aged Balsamic
Crispy Brussels SproutsUSD 15.00
Caesar Vinaigrette, Parmesan, Crispy Capers, Sunflower Shoots
Buttermilk Fried Local QuailUSD 17.00
Deviled Quail Egg, Spinach, Bacon Vinaigrette, Hot Honey Aioli
Vermont Cheese BoardUSD 19.00
Roasted Grapes, Whipped Honey, Maple Roasted Almonds
Mixed Greens SaladUSD 13.00
Butternut Squash, Apples, Pecans, Pomegranate, Thyme Vinaigrette
Roasted Goat CheeseUSD 15.00
Moroccan Spiced Beets, Romanesco, Blood Orange, Pistachios, EVOO
Soup of the DayUSD 12.00
Chef's Inspiration

Entrées

Switchback Ale Braised Short RibsUSD 38.00
Grafton Smoked Cheddar Mashed Potatoes, Grilled Broccolini & Butternut Squash, Crispy Shallots
Seared Jumbo ScallopsUSD 43.00
Sweet Potato Puree, Parsnips, Caulini, Pomegranate Seeds
Grilled Vermont Pork ChopUSD 37.00
Creamy Sage Polenta, Brussels Sprouts, Pearl Onions, Cider Reduction
Roasted Misty Knoll Chicken BreastUSD 36.00
Spinach & Mushroom Gnocchi, White Wine Cream, Crispy Parmesan
Middle Eastern Braised Lamb ShankUSD 41.00
Chamomile Cous Cous, Butternut Squash, Pomegranate Seeds, Sliced Almonds
Grilled Vermont RibeyeUSD 58.00
Bacon, Brussels Sprout & Caramelized Onion Risotto, Romanesco, Cabernet Wine Reduction
Seared Cod LoinUSD 36.00
Creamed Leeks, Wild Mushrooms, Romanesco, Sauteed Spinach, Crispy Capers
Vegan Roasted CauliflowerUSD 33.00
Local Sweet Potatoes, Beets, Middle Eastern Chickpeas, Tahini, Gremalota Sauce
Grilled Venison ChopUSD 44.00
Local Potato & Chorizo Hash, Parsnip Puree, Broccolini, Smoked Maple Gastrique

What 1,195 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

Noise • Moderate

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Vermont
Best Overall
Vermont
Best Food
Vermont
Best Service
Vermont
Best Ambience
Vermont
Best Value
Vermont
Romantic
Vermont
American
Southern Vermont
Best Overall
Southern Vermont
Best Food
Southern Vermont
Best Service
Southern Vermont
Best Ambience
Southern Vermont
Best Value
Southern Vermont
Healthy
Southern Vermont
Great for fine wines
Southern Vermont
Romantic
Southern Vermont
Good for special occasions
Southern Vermont
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Reluctant Panther Restaurant offers a remarkable dining experience with "exceptional food and service" that consistently impresses. Guests rave about the "lovely ambiance" and attentive staff. Signature dishes like the short ribs and pork chop are "scrumptious." While some note a need for menu refresh, the overall experience is "wonderful" and "highly recommended."

1,195 Reviews

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Sheila
Philadelphia
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had Xmas Eve dinner at RP and was lovely. Attentive service, varied menu and everything was delicious.
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Jessica
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is always outstanding! We come here every visit!
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deborah
Greater Boston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful meal, well-timed and attentive service. We enjoyed two delicious new menu items: a venison chop over potato-chorizo hash and a middle-eastern braised lamb shank with cous cous. We always have a great experience here!
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Bonnie
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 20 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful, festive ambience. Simple and elegant. Staff are always professional, friendly, attentive without being bothersome. Food has been consistently A+!
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Mike
Salt Lake City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Our dinner was excellent and great date night spot.
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David
Greater Boston
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 10 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food and service never disappoint year after year Dining Room tend to be noisy
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tracie
Los Angeles
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 24 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a remarkable surprise to find such an elegant yet unpretentious restaurant that is not trying to hard while achieving extraordinary flavors and combinations of ingredients. Vermont is a bit of a gourmet food desert so this is a true gem because there is no attempt to make food with foam or tweezers or eye droppers. Just exquisitely Source ingredients that shine
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Sharon
Greater Boston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 21 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The dining room is spacious and provides a relaxing setting for a delicious dinner. The menu provides a variety of choices and everyone seemed to enjoy their meal when we dined there.
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Catherine
Greater Boston
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on 8 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Delicious and beautifully presented. Duck breast cooked perfectly and trout: not 1 bone! Pate with bacon was so tasty; the beet salad , again: delicious! Wish we lived closer, we'd come more often. Excellent service. The larger room could get a bit noisy, and the fireplaces could not be utilized unfortunately. Lovely overall.
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Christina
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 8 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely dinner with great service and a wonderful ambience.
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FAQs

The Reluctant Panther Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 1195 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

29 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 5 times today

Google Map for The Reluctant Panther Restaurant

39 West Road, Manchester, VT 05254

Additional information

Cross Street
Seminary Road
Area
Manchester
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Seafood
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Parking is available in our private lot or in public spaces nearby. We have handicap access parking both in the front and rear of our buildings.
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Sigal Rocklin
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://reluctantpanther.com/dining
Phone number
(802) 362-2568
Private party facilities
The Panther Pub is Warmly lit and comfortably furnished, the Pub is used for special events and private party bookings. Business dinners and small wedding rehearsal dinners are particularly effective in The Panther Pub.

The Reluctant Panther Restaurant

Make a booking

Additional information

Menu

Appetizers

Lobster & Brie FondueUSD 20.00

Maplebrook Farm BurrataUSD 16.00

Crispy Brussels SproutsUSD 15.00

Buttermilk Fried Local QuailUSD 17.00

Vermont Cheese BoardUSD 19.00

Mixed Greens SaladUSD 13.00

Roasted Goat CheeseUSD 15.00

Soup of the DayUSD 12.00

Entrées

Switchback Ale Braised Short RibsUSD 38.00

Seared Jumbo ScallopsUSD 43.00

Grilled Vermont Pork ChopUSD 37.00

Roasted Misty Knoll Chicken BreastUSD 36.00

Middle Eastern Braised Lamb ShankUSD 41.00

Grilled Vermont RibeyeUSD 58.00

Seared Cod LoinUSD 36.00

Vegan Roasted CauliflowerUSD 33.00

Grilled Venison ChopUSD 44.00

What 1,195 people are saying

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