We dined at Hen of the Wood in June 2008. Upon entering the restaurant we were surrounded with the warm glow of dimmed lights, candles in the stone walls and warmth of a well decorated room. Ambience is wonderful and they have done a great job converting the former mill. It was a bit chilly (Vermont in June can be... more

After reading a rave review in the NY Times, my girlfriend and I decided we must experience the Hen of the Wood. Unfortunately,the chef undercooked (severally) my appetizer and main dish (quail and venison respectively). The restaurant admitted that the quail was rare but claimed that the venison had to be cooked that way for taste reasons. Too bad it... more

We first dined at Hen of the Wood in July 2008. The superb meal combined with the warm atmosphere of the dining room made us long to return. So...in November, we found a great price for a flight from Atlanta to Burlington and made a reservation to dine once again at Hen of the Wood. Listen -- if you are... more

Pricey but worth it. more

I'm not sure what all the excitement is about. While visiting friends of ours in Hyde Park, four of us planned and looked forward to dinner here, after great raves from others. The atmosphere is ok. Love the natural stone wall with candles tucked in. Our waiter was very nice and attentive. The menu was a little bizzare. The cuts... more

This restaurant is amazing and very romantic! My partner and I enjoyed wonderful food, ambiance, service and a few local micro-brewed beers. This restaurant was recommended to us by a woman in a local bake shop (Red Hen Bakery). The menu changes daily and the chef strives to use local produce whenever possible. The restaurant is in an old mill... more

I tend to be a bit cynical when a restaurant repeatedly gets rave reviews. It can’t possibly live up to its billing, especially in Vermont, where it’s a struggle to put the whole package together. You might get great food, but the service often can be amateurish. I’m generally not a huge fan of the lackadaisical, under-trained waitstaffs that populate... more

mmmmmmm Just the thought of this place makes me say YUM The food here will make you want to lick your plate clean! I just love it more

We ate at Hen of the Wood at the Grist Mill on Saturday February 16, 2008. Our table for two faced the outside and we could see a beautifully illuminated snowy hillside from our table. For wine we ordered a carafe of Bearboat Pinot Noir. Reasonably priced wine list. For appetizer we ordered off their huge cheese list of artisanal... more