Barrows House

4.6

496 Reviews

$31 to $50

Gastro Pub

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2 people

Nov 22, 2024

9:30 PM

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
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
Website
http://www.barrowshouse.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chef Zach Baker

Location
3156 Route 30, Dorset, VT 05251
Neighborhood
Dorset
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

Experiences

Christmas Eve Dinner
Dec 24, 2024 only
Enjoy a special curated menu, featuring holiday favorites!
Thanksgiving Dinner
Nov 28, 2024 only
Enjoy a special curated Thanksgiving menu!

Popular dishes

Daily Soup$10.00
Chef's Daily Inspiration
Harvest Salad$14.00
Little Leaf Farm Greens, Roasted Butternut Squash, Dried Cranberries, Cloth-Bound Cheddar, Toasted Pepitas, Cider Vinaigrette
Classic Caesar Salad$14.00
Baby Romaine Lettuce, Shaved Parmigiano Reggiano, Focaccia, Crostini
Sweet Corn Fritters$16.00
Fall Spice Dusted, Whipped Maple Butter
Crab Cakes$20.00
Caper Dill Sauce
Tuna Nachos $18.00
Crisp Wontons, Avocado Cream, Sweet Soy, Bang Bang Sauce, Seaweed Salad, Tobiko, Sesame Seeds
Wagyu Beef Tartar$22.00
Woodlawn Farm Beef, Garlic Aioli, Quail Yolk, Fired Capers, House Kettle Chips
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Chicken, Shrimp, Salmon, Crab Cake

Plates To Share

Green Peak Cheese Board$22.00
Trio of Weekly Curated Local Cheeses, House Made Apple Butter, Whole Grain Honey Dijon, Dried Fruit, Small Batch Crackers
Truffle fries$18.00
Golden Hand-Cut Fries, White Truffle Oil, Parmigiano Reggiano, Green Onion, Maple Aioli
Crispy Brussels Sprouts$16.00
Bacon Lardons, Golden Raisins, Apple Cider Vinegar & Dorset Maple Reserve Smoked and Spicy Maple Syrup Glaze
Barrows House Wings$18.00
Choice of Bob Wood's Maple Dry Sugar Rub or Cider Brined House Smoked with Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce
Mushroom Flatbread $25.00
Maplebrook Farm Stone Baked Naan, Slip Stream Farm Mushrooms, Fontina Cheese, Caramelized Onions, Truffle Aioli
Coconut Curry Mussels$24.00
Prince Edward Island Mussels in Coconut and Green Curry Broth, Grilled Naan, Cilantro

Main Dishes

Dry Aged Ribeye$54.00
30 Day Dry Aged Ribeye, Woodlawn Farm Raclette Fondue, Confit Fingerling Potatoes, Asparagus
Migrating Mallard$42.00
Pan-Seared Duck Breast, Brown Butter Thyme Potato Cake, Butternut Squash Puree, Pomegranate Reduction
Cedar Plank Atlantic Salmon$38.00
Roasted Center cut Atlantic Salmon, Acorn Squash, Crispy Fingerling Potatoes, Cider Beurre Blanc
Seared Driver Scallops$42.00
Local Sweet Corn Risotto, Crispy Prosciutto, Lemon Beurre Blanc
Slipstream Mushroom Pasta$38.00
Sautéed Slipstream Farm Mushrooms, Fresh Garganeli Pasta, Marsala Cream, Shaved Black Truffle, Parmigiano Regglano
Woodlawn Farm Wagyu Burger$32.00
8oz, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Woodlawn Farm Creamery Raclette, Caramelized Onions, Lettuce, Tomato, Hand Cut Fries, Kosher Dill Pickles
Wilcox Farm Bolognese$38.00
Local Pork Ragu, Fresh Burrata Ravioli, Shaved Parmigiano Reggiano, Basil Oil Drizzle
Boss Hog$42.00
Bone-in Pork Chop, Maple Caramelized Onions, Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Whipped Potato
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Butter Poached Lobster, Maplebrook Burrata, White Truffle Oil, Bayley Hazen Blue Cheese Compound Butter
Short Rib Shepherd's Pie$38.00
Braised Short Rib, Pearl Onions, Carrot, Celery, Rich Pan Gravy, Whipped Potatoes, Cabot Cheddar

House Made Desserts

Belgian Chocolate Torte$15.00
Flourless Torte, Luxardo Cherry Coulis
Apple Crisp$15.00
Wilcox Dairy Vanilla Ice Cream, Cider Donut Crumble
Strawberry Waffle Sundae$14.00
Sugar Pearl Waffle, Strawberry Compote, Wilcox Vanilla Ice Cream, Strawberry Whipped Cream
Dorset Bakery Pumpkin Cheesecake$15.00
Candied Pepitas, Whipped Cream
Wilcox Dairy Ice Cream or Sorbet$7.00
Seasonal Selection of Flavors
Caramel Apple Sundae$14.00
Vanilla Ice Cream, House Caramel Sauce, Graham Cracker Crumb, Mini Caramel Apple

Artisan Cocktails

Classic Midori Sour$15.00
Fresh Lemon & Lime Juice, Simple Syrup
Dorset Rum Bowl
Malibu & Bacardi Rum, Pineapple Juice, Cranberry Juice, Darm Rum Floater
Barrows House Margarita
Hornitos Reposado, Classic Lemon & Lime Juice, Cointreau, Lite Agave
Vermont Negroni$18.00
Bar Hill Gin, Campari, Sweet Vermouth
Smoked Maple Old Fashioned
Knob Creek Smoked Maple Bourbon, Muddle Luxardo Cherry with Orange, Butters Splash of Soda
Vermont Manhattan
Smuggler's Notch Maple Syrup Infused Bourbon, Antica Formula Vermouth, Orange Bitters, Luxardo Cherry
Blood Orange Cosmo$15.00
Fresh Lime, Cointreau, St. Germaine, Effen Blood Orange Vodka, Cranberry Juice
Cranberry Cooler$15.00
Green Mountain Organic Cranberry Vodka, Cranberry Juice, Orange Juice, Pineapple Juice
Spicy Ghost Margarita
Ghost Spicy Tequila Blanco, Grand Marine, Fresh Lemon & Lime, Lite Agave, Splash of Pineapple Juice, Chili Lime Rimmed Glass
Espresso Martini$15.00
Tito's Vodka, Fresh Espresso, Kailua, Baileys
Lemon Meringue Martini$15.00
Rumchatta, Pinnacle Whipped Vodka, Limoncello
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Martini$15.00
Peanut Butter Whiskey, Godiva Chocolate Liqueur, Fresh Cream
Chocolate Martini$15.00
Vanilla Vodka, Godiva Chocolate Liqueur, Fresh Cream
Bee's Knees$18.00
Bar Hill Vodka or Gin, House-Made Honey-Lemon Syrup

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Vermont
Kid-friendly
Vermont
Neighborhood gem
Southern Vermont
Best Food
Southern Vermont
Kid-friendly
Southern Vermont
Neighborhood 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

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Tricia
New York City
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 11, 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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Patricia
New York City
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 22, 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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Jim
Chicago
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 15, 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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Rich
Chicago
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 15, 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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Cameron
Orlando
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 14, 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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Greg
Los Angeles
35 reviews
vip
4.0
35 reviews
Dined on October 13, 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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Margaret
Upstate NY
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 13, 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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Krystal
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 13, 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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Richard
New York City
15 reviews
3.0
15 reviews
Dined on October 12, 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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Neal
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 11, 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 reservation

2 people

Nov 22, 2024

9:30 PM

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

3156 Route 30, Dorset, VT 05251

Additional information

Neighborhood
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
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://www.barrowshouse.com/
Phone number
(802) 867-4455

Barrows House

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Christmas Eve Dinner

Thanksgiving Dinner

Truffle fries

Harvest Salad

Dry Aged Ribeye

Starters

Daily Soup$10.00

Harvest Salad$14.00

Classic Caesar Salad$14.00

Sweet Corn Fritters$16.00

Crab Cakes$20.00

Tuna Nachos $18.00

Wagyu Beef Tartar$22.00

Add to Any Dish for Additional Up-Charge

Plates To Share

Green Peak Cheese Board$22.00

Truffle fries$18.00

Crispy Brussels Sprouts$16.00

Barrows House Wings$18.00

Mushroom Flatbread $25.00

Coconut Curry Mussels$24.00

Main Dishes

Dry Aged Ribeye$54.00

Migrating Mallard$42.00

Cedar Plank Atlantic Salmon$38.00

Seared Driver Scallops$42.00

Slipstream Mushroom Pasta$38.00

Woodlawn Farm Wagyu Burger$32.00

Wilcox Farm Bolognese$38.00

Boss Hog$42.00

Add To Any Dish for Additional Up-Charge

Short Rib Shepherd's Pie$38.00

House Made Desserts

Belgian Chocolate Torte$15.00

Apple Crisp$15.00

Strawberry Waffle Sundae$14.00

Dorset Bakery Pumpkin Cheesecake$15.00

Wilcox Dairy Ice Cream or Sorbet$7.00

Caramel Apple Sundae$14.00

Artisan Cocktails

Classic Midori Sour$15.00

Dorset Rum Bowl

Barrows House Margarita

Vermont Negroni$18.00

Smoked Maple Old Fashioned

Vermont Manhattan

Blood Orange Cosmo$15.00

Cranberry Cooler$15.00

Spicy Ghost Margarita

Espresso Martini$15.00

Lemon Meringue Martini$15.00

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Martini$15.00

Chocolate Martini$15.00

Bee's Knees$18.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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Does Barrows House offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Barrows House restaurant rated?

Is Barrows House currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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