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    The New England House

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    198 reviews
    #16 of 65 Restaurants in Brattleboro
    $$ - $$$, American, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
    254 Marlboro Rd, Brattleboro, VT 05301-9724
    +1 802-380-5892
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    4.0 198 reviews
    #16 of 65 Restaurants in Brattleboro
    Certificate of Excellence2016 - 2018 Winner
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    Food and ambience

    Local cuisine, American, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
    Everything was delicious but highlights were delicate fresh pasta, exquisite...We had a salad with home made blue chee...
    Special occasions, Romantic, Large groups, Bar scene, Business meetings
    ... was a very large party and we were ...Dining in the bar area is our favorite.

    Location and contact

    254 Marlboro Rd, Brattleboro, VT 05301-9724
    Website
    +1 802-380-5892

    Menu

    APPETIZERS
    $10.0
    STEAMED MAINE MUSSELS
    White wine, garlic, herbs
    each2.5
    FRESH SHUCKED ATLANTIC OYSTERS
    Daily selection
    $11.0
    SHRIMP COCKTAIL
    Jumbo gulf shrimp, Horseradish cocktail sauce, lemon
    $10.0
    POINT JUDITH CALAMARI
    Crisp fried, hot cherry pepper pickles, lemon garlic aioli or marinara
    Small $11.0
    LUMP CRAB CAKE
    Seed mustard aioli, greens
    $10.0
    SMOKED TROUT
    Duck Trap River smokehouse trout, Farmer's rye, beet & horseradish cream
    $10.0
    CHICKEN WINGS
    maple chili, bbq or buffalo. Served with blue cheese or ranch and celery sticks
    $9.0
    "OBATZDA"
    Bavarian style brie cheese spread flavored with paprika, caraway, chives and beer. Served with soft pretzel sticks and radish
    $8.0
    TARTE FLAMBEE
    crisp house made flat bread of leek, bacon sour cream
    $9.0
    CHEESE NACHOS
    tomatoes, green onions, hot cherry peppers, salsa & sour cream
    S O U P S & S A L A D S
    cup5.0
    bowl6.0
    NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER
    House made creamy New England style chowder of clams, potatoes, onions and a touch of celery
    bowl6.0
    ONION SOUP
    Gruyere, crouton
    cup4.0
    bowl5.0
    DAILY VEGETARIAN SOUP
    $9.0
    CLASSIC CAESAR
    Romaine. shaved Parmesan, croutons, house Caesar dressing
    $9.0
    ROASTED BEET, APPLE & VT GOAT CHEESE
    greens, Cabernet vinaigrette
    $9.0
    WEDGE
    Iceberg, Maytag blue cheese dressing, apple wood smoked bacon, red onion and tomato
    PASTA
    $22.0
    SEAFOOD LINGUINE
    Mussels, scallops, shrimp with red sauce or white sauce
    $16.0
    CHICKEN PENNE WITH MUSHROOMS & KALE
    naturally raised pan roasted chicken on penne pasta tossed with mushrooms and kale with choice of basil pesto or white sauce
    $16.0
    FENNEL SAUSAGE & TOMATO CAVATAPPI
    House made pork fennel sausage tossed with cavatappi pasta, fresh tomatoes and zesty tomato sauce. shaved parmesan, arugula, basil
    $16.0
    THREE CHEESE RAVIOLI
    Raviolis filled with ricotta, mozzarella and Parmesan. Tomato vodka sauce, Parmesan, fresh herbs
    $15.0
    SPINACH & RICOTTA GNOCCHI
    local farm ricotta, roasted root vegetables, pesto, arugula
    MAINS
    $21.0
    Faroe Island Salmon
    pan roasted, leek & carrots à la Grecque, fingerling potatoes
    $18.0
    BAKED HADDOCK WITH TOMATO BASIL PARMESAN CRUST
    Served with choice of two sides
    $22.0
    PAN SEARED SEA SCALLOPS
    with either lemon herb butter, maple Dijon or spicy aioli and a choice of two sides
    $22.0
    BROILED SCALLOPS
    New England Classic baked in cracker crust and a choice of two sides
    $18.0
    ROCK CRAB CAKES
    Two crab cakes, mashed red potatoes, radishes, arugula, herb aioli
    $17.0
    PESTO CHICKEN
    pan roasted naturally raised Bell & Evans Farm skin on chicken breast , carrots, mushrooms, mashed potatoes, chicken jus
    Half rack16.5
    Full rack28.0
    BBQ ST LOUIS STYLE RIBS
    choice of two sides. Half rack 16.50 / Full Rack 28.
    $16.0
    PORK SCHNITZEL
    fingerling Lyonnaise, market vegetable
    $18.0
    STEAK TIPS
    pan seared with mushrooms, sweet peppers, onion, red wine sauce, Choice of two sides
    $22.0
    TENDER BRISKET AND ROOT VEGETABLE RISOTTO
    tender beef brisket, root vegetable and parmesan risotto
    GRILL
    $24.0
    FILET MIGNON 7 oz. 24.
    certified choice black Angus. choice of sauce and two sides
    $26.0
    RIB EYE
    12 oz. certified choice house cut Angus rib eye, choice of two sides
    $18.0
    TOP SIRLOIN
    twin 4 oz. choice of two sides
    $19.0
    GRILLED PORK PORTERHOUSE
    choice of two sides
    $17.0
    HERB CHICKEN BREAST
    Bell & Evans farm, skin on, wing joint on herb marinated chicken breast. Choice of two sides
    SIDES
    $5.0
    Mashed PEI Potatoes
    garlic, cream & butter
    $5.0
    Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
    fresh herbs
    $5.0
    French Fries
    $5.0
    Sweet Potato Fries
    $5.0
    Fresh Spinach
    creamed or sauteed
    $5.0
    Mixed Mushrooms
    sauteed with garlic, herbs, touch of red wine
    $5.0
    House made beer battered onion rings
    $5.0
    Market vegeables
    seasonal
    $3.0
    rice pilaf
    $3.0
    Cole Slaw
    vinaigrette based
    BURGERS & SANDWICHES
    $12.0
    VERMONT BURGER
    Grass fed local farm beef topped with Grafton smoked cheddar, apple wood smoked bacon, fried onions and house made maple bourbon ketchup. Served with FF. sweet potato fries or greens
    $10.0
    TAVERN BURGER
    8 oz. Angus chuck on brioche roll with L.T.O and choice of FF. Sweet potato fries or greens
    $10.0
    PULLED PORK & MAPLE BBQ
    slow roasted pulled pork blended with our house made maple bbq sauce. Served on toasted brioche bun . FF. Sweet potato fries or greens.
    $10.0
    GRILLED PESTO CHICKEN SANDWICH
    garden pesto marinated chicken breast with smoked Grafton cheddar, tomato, basil pesto on Brioche bun. served with FF or sweet potato fries
    $9.0
    ROASTED PORTOBELLO SANDWICH
    Filled with cheddar and mozzarella cheeses with lettuce, tomato toasted brioche. Served with French fries, sweet potato fries or greens
    $12.0
    CRAB CAKE SANDWICH
    Lettuce, remoulade, toasted brioche. Served with French fries, sweet potato fries or greens
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    About
    We are a family run restaurant offering classic and creative New England fare in a rustic New England atmosphere with our barn style lounge, covered bridge dining room and fireplaces.
    Special Diets
    Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options, Vegan Options
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner
    CUISINES
    American
    FEATURES
    Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar
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    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Anniversary

    Have made it a Tradition to go here for Niece and Nephew's Wedding Anniversary! Selma is the "Hostess with the Mostess!" Call for a reservation, fireside, table for four and walla. Food was excellent also.

    Date of visit: February 2019
    Thank CobraCop1
    Reviewed January 27, 2019
    End of the week dinner.

    We have had many meals and been very pleased with all of them. The specials are different each week and well planned out to please the eye. Carol is our waitress and she goes to the max for service and making sure we are all...More

    Date of visit: January 2019
    Thank pondroad
    Reviewed January 10, 2019
    Slow Horrible service....poor food

    The atmosphere is ok, however we were seated in the dining room, where is was quite chilly. My bride had to wear her coat. The waitress was nice, pleasant and friendly. Perhaps she was new? We ordered appetizers and our meal at the same time....More

    Date of visit: November 2018
    Thank kievlo
    Reviewed January 6, 2019
    Lovely atmosphere and meal

    My German group met here for our post Christmas get together, after our usual venue was booked for weeks. Most of us had never been here before, but we were all pleasantly surprised. The staff were all welcoming and quietly efficient. The food was superb...More

    Date of visit: January 2019
    Thank Celticmagpie
    Reviewed December 25, 2018
    An order that made the party so much better

    I arranged with the New England House for a huge Turkish dinner to celebrate my mom's birthday. She's not from Turkey, but loves the food. Because she's now wheelchair-bound, we asked that it be ready to take out. Once my grandson and I arrived, it...More

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank nwfrequentflyer
    Reviewed November 23, 2018 via mobile
    A Happier Thanksgiving!

    For the second year, we went to The New England House, reservations made for the time, booth and window. Selma greeted us and led us to our booth. My wife and I ordered the Traditional Turkey dinner, her brother, the Salmon. The meals were plentiful,...More

    Date of visit: November 2018
    Thank CobraCop1
    Reviewed November 11, 2018
    Date night resturant

    Excellent service and food. This is our date night place every Friday. Ask for Carol she will make your meal a great experience. The winter months offer a fire in the fireplace and a cozy table by the wood stove. The drinks are great and...More

    Date of visit: November 2018
    Thank pondroad
    Reviewed October 31, 2018 via mobile
    Great Lunch

    This is a place that is a hidden gem. They make their own sauces & breads along with fresh garden vegetables and meat from local grass fed areas. Service was friendly. We had the Vermont burger and the Ruben sandwiches. Delicious

    Date of visit: October 2018
    Thank L6828LMdd
    Reviewed October 29, 2018 via mobile
    Disappointing at best

    The service was fine, we were promptly seated and the waitress did a fine job. The food was a serious disappointment. The swordfish was over cooked and dry, the onion rings were a very dark color and greasy leading me to believe the oil needs...More

    Date of visit: October 2018
    Thank aaronsK847WS
    Reviewed October 11, 2018 via mobile
    Always good

    Friendly staff and good food for a good price. Comfortable for couples or families. Nice fire place in the winter. Intimate but also can accommodate parties.

    Date of visit: October 2018
    Thank catherinee448
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    Questions & Answers
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    bruces2100
    November 28, 2017|
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    Response from KurtJ389 | Property representative |
    Hi Bruce, Thank you for your inquiry. This year we're taking a much needed break and will be closed from 12/23 thru the 29th Reopening 30&31. The New England House.
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    395daveb395
    December 23, 2014|
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    Response from Denise B |
    No elevator necessary. Wheelchair (ramp) access through side entrance (bar), restaurant is all one level.
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    Lee W
    December 22, 2014|
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    Response from 395daveb395 | Reviewed this property |
    Best to call them, they may not read this on a regular basis - 802-254-6886.
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