Hen of the Wood - Burlington 55 Cherry Street, Burlington, VT 05401

"My absolute favorite restaurant in Burlington. The establishment is beautiful, clean, and has such a cozy date night feel to it. The service was top-notch from the host at the front to the bartender serving us. We didn't have reservations, but they squeezed us in. The wait system was great, and it goes right to your phone. The food blew me away. It's farm to table which I really like. The menu had great options for any taste pallet. The menu rotates periodically, so be aware of that. The drink list is huge and they had some very nice beers to choose from. We started with one of the cheese plates. We got a very strong and sharp local cheddar that was paired with some crackers, lightly sweetened nuts, and apple butter. The combo went together really well and was a decent size. For a main, I got the duck. It came with a grain medley and a semi sweet sauce. The duck was cooked perfectly. Juicy breast and crispy salty skin. The gain medly had a wonderful taste like Thanksgiving stuffing. Both were complimented well with the sauce. My girlfriend got the hanger steak. The chef cooked it perfectly medium rare. It had sweet beets as the side that went surprisingly well with the steak. Overall, highly recommended to all. It's worth a trip out of the way."

"no culinary experience we’ve had in the states compares to our time at Hen in the wood in Burlington VT. We did not have a reservation so we went when they opened at 4:30 and got two seats at the bar. Preston and Emily behind the bar were incredible- beyond their knowledge of the menu and bar tending abilities, they were incredible humans. They made time to have conversations and provide such a welcoming experience. The food speaks for itself- top top top notch. We started w the oysters and seared calamari dish, for main course we enjoyed hanger steak, and was a maple key like tart (out of this world) and 2 decaf cappachinos. I will forever recommend hen of the wood"

"A must-visit if you're looking for an upscale dinner in Burlington. Local ingredients on a menu that changes nightly. Every dish and drink was impressive and its own experience that married well with the others. Cozy atmosphere."

"Better service than I've gotten at restaurants in Boston or NYC that cost twice as much, and better food. Cocktails were fantastic, with more pre-set menu variety there than most venues — though you can order an old standby if you want. The food was incredible, with very fresh and flavorful ingredients in curious and interesting combinations. Even though it was "just" a side, the sunchokes were a major highlight for me. The oysters were also fantastic, and the mignonette paired with them must be in the top 2-3 preparations I've had. I sat at the bar for a solo dinner, and the noise level wasn't a problem either. The menu also changes frequently, so my recommendations will fall out of date, and I'll also have a great reason to come back soon."

"Fun dining experience at the Chef's table for a celebratory dinner. The restaurant is cozy with an open kitchen concept that brings a warmth to the dining environment. Food was on point, staff were great, and drinks were excellent. 10/10 would go again."