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Hen of The Wood

92 Stowe St, Waterbury, VT 05676-1116
802-244-7300
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Ranked #1 of 26 restaurants in Waterbury
Cuisines: American
Good for: Romance, Local cuisine, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations
Restaurant details
Good for: Romance, Local cuisine, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations
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New York City, New York
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18 reviews 18 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 29, 2013 via mobile

Our group of 8 had dinner at Hen of the Wood recently and it was the highlight of our trip to VT. Fantastic cocktails and outstanding craft beer selection. Between the 8 of us, we nearly ordered the whole food menu and everything was delicious. Our server was friendly and effective. The only bad thing is that they don't have... More

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Thornwood, New York
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013

Just about 15-20 minutes from Stowe, this fantastic little restaurant on the brink of a rushing stream with cascade has superb farm fresh food and fresh caught items from the sea. Eclectic and reasonably priced wine list, friendly & experienced service and quiet adult crowd all make for a wonderful dining experience. Space is limited and they are not open... More

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Barre, Vermont
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10 reviews 10 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2013

So close to Stowe yet tucked away in Waterbury, what a wonderful experience. Warm, cozy, very unique setting. The food was absolutely superb, hanger steak, octopus, rabbit, oysters. The menu is eclectic, and excellently prepared and presented. Price range is higher end worth it. Special selections of beer and wine as well. We will go back soon!

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Ottawa, Canada
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38 reviews 38 reviews
28 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 3, 2013

The food was delicious! The duck sausage with creamy and a sunny-side-up farm egg was so rich i.e. sooo good! The room is beautiful: dark, with exposed stone, lots of wood, and right next to a little waterfall... We will definitely be back!

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New York
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136 reviews 136 reviews
110 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 41 cities Reviews in 41 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2013

So I've been skiing around Stowe and trying different restaurants there and then I got bored and decided to ski outside the area like Sugarbush and as a result I passed by Waterbury, a small charming town, and I thought, why not try the restaurants there? That proved to be one of the best decisions I ever made as I... More

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Norfolk
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15 reviews 15 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 22, 2013

One of the best dining experiences we have had. Beautiful ambience, wait staff was excellent ....and food was fantastic. Lots of local sourcing, creative dishes and all perfectly prepared.

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Waterbury Ctr, Vermont, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2013

Everytime I eat at Hen Of The Woods the food is amazing! Eric is a very talented Chef! The menu changes regularly and they feature local ingredients. I started with a Quail liver pate and my Husband had a grilled octopus appetizer. We both enjoyed a our main meal (Haddock and my husband had Chicken). There is a good selection... More

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Bar Harbor, ME
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8 reviews 8 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2013

We were staying in Stowe and made a reservation before our trip to ensure that we could eat here one of our five nights. I had been in the building, years ago, when a different establishment occupied it. It still has a nice cozy atmosphere, with just the right amount of lighting. The menu changes regularly and they feature local... More

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New York Area
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33 reviews 33 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
53 helpful votes 53 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 19, 2013

Visited Stowe area for 4 days skiing with friends who like fine wine/food and they made prior dinner reservations for each night. We went to Michaels, Fireside and Ye Olde England Inn. This was by far #1, Fieside and Ye Olde #2 and Michaels #4. The service was friendly but informed, prices were reasonable, food was excellent and we did... More

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Burlington, Vermont
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9 reviews 9 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 16, 2013

What an amazing experience. From the atmosphere, to the presentation to the food itself, everything was top notch. As a NJ transplant to VT, I thought one of the things I would have to give up was easy access to amazing restaurants, but luckily Hen of the Wood proved me wrong! I really was astounded by the creativity shown in... More

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