Reviews for The Dorset Inn in Dorset, VT
As a local person living in the area, I have dined at the Dorset Inn for over ten years. I rarely post reviews, but wanted to in... this case because I hope the restaurant will try to improve its food and service. This place has been a treasure to me, and overthe years we have celebrated birthdays, holidays, and anniversaries by treating ourselves to a special dinner there. After aparticularly abysmal experience this past Saturday, I'm not sure I'll return. Like all businesses in the area, they have raisedtheir prices, and I understand that, based on inflation. Yet raising the prices, decreasing portion size for run of the mealitems such as Caesar salads with boxed, tasteless croutons (small size --very small now-- $14), a very watery pasta dish($30)along with very inattentive, bordering on rude, service with our particular server, does not bode well for assuring that aloyal, local clientele will continue to patronize it. The server seemed miffed that we did not order a slew of alcoholicbeverages, disgruntled when we asked if they could light our table candle, flubbed one of the orders, did not bring water torefill our glasses nor bring bread, in spite of the bread plates and bread knives on the table (is that a staple they've noweliminated?).The restaurant, which as someone who cooks and bakes a good deal at home, provided well executed dishes that onefelt to be worth the price, with a lovely dining room and a charming tavern, as well as strong service. I. believe that it waspurchased by new owners sometime in the last few years, and they have failed to maintain the strong standards that made this oneof the best places in our area to enjoy a special meal. Read more
I had breakfast here after staying at the Barrows House. It was delicious and the staff was very friendly and easy going.
Dorset is charming any time of the year. The Fall colors blazed this year all over Vermont. Visiting the Dorset Inn on a crisp... Fall day for dinner makes it more special. The food is delicious! Read more
Got dinner reservations on the patio at 715 pm with a post heater by our table (alternate inside times were 430 and 830). Food... was good, but would have liked closer restaurant to where we were staying. Read more
Excellent inn with very accommodating staff. The cuisine is absolutely wonderful! Loved their breakfast! Cinnamon swirl French... toast stuffed with raisins and marscapone was to die for! Read more
Rachel is the waitresses you need but don’t deserve. She has phenomenal vibes, recommendations on food and wine, and will... ensure that your dinner is a raging success. I thought Rachel was wonderful and elevated the energy of girls weekend 1000%. Read more
The Dorset Inn is the perfect quintessential Vermont B&B. The rooms are sweet and comfortable, the food is delicious, and the... staff is SO nice and accommodating. My husband and I have enjoyed the restaurant here for years and have enjoyed staying here aswell the last few times we've visited. Highly recommend! Read more
It's been years since we last had dinner at the Dorset Inn, and while ownership may have changed over time, the ambience, food,... and service are still all very special. My wife and I celebrated our anniversary there last Friday night. The salmon and porkdishes were outstanding, the waitress was extremely attentive, and the setting is every bit as cozy and warm as we'd rememberedit. Thank you for a wonderful meal and we'll surely not let so much time pass before we visit again. Read more