Location: Manchester
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Best American restaurants nearby. Discover the best American food in Manchester. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for American restaurants near you.. Nestled in the heart of the Green Mountains, this former iron-mining town today is the quintessential Vermont getaway, complete with a white steeple church, antique shops and cozy country inns. Manchester is a true all-season destination. In winter, skiers arrive to hit the downhill slopes at nearby Bromley and Stratton Mountains or the cross-country trails at Hildene. Spring and summer bring hikers who can opt for easy treks through Merrick Forest or more challenging ones like Prospect Rock, a three-mile hike, mostly uphill, that offers a breathtaking view of the surrounding mountains as reward to those who make it. Manchester fly-fishing is also a popular pastime, drawing enthusiasts from around the country who come to learn or hone their skills. Big name outlet stores in Manchester Center draw shoppers year-round. In the fall, it's all about foliage. Enjoy the vibrant colors from a canoe on the mighty Battenkill River, a bicycle along a scenic path or kick back and take it all in from a comfy rocking chair on the porch of a historic inn. No matter what your vantage point, the show is always spectacular.
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10. Bob's Diner
Overall Ratings
4 based on 341 reviews
Reviewed By Cherry_Wonderdog
Passable diner to start a Tuesday morning. Cute location in an old vintage diner car with a disconnected juke box and comfortable booths. Breakfast was straightforward and quick. I had a Belgian waffle garnished with walnuts and bananas. The waffle special entitled me to two eggs, any style, and unfortunately my scrambled ones were just one small step above awful. Mostly dry as requested, but also gooey from being mixed in oil, and bland from perhaps being scooped out of a vat of pre-mixed eggs combined with too much milk. They might have been more consumable if the server had given me hot sauce or something else to add flavor. My son had a stack of French toast with two poached eggs, properly cooked, opting for the $1.50 side of Vermont-made syrup. Not a big deal, but something about having to pay a supplement in Vermont for syrup from Vermont doesnât seem right. Itâs too bad they donât include in the price and use as a selling feature. Both plates had enormous slabs of butter on the side which the chef probably dispensed using a rubber spatula. Sorry, but this was a turnoff. What happened to individually wrapped butter?Pricing was deceptive. We politely declined the obligatory offer for coffee and juice as soon as we sat down in order to peruse the menu first, but we never found the prices written anyway. I was charged $8.95 for my Belgian waffle & eggs combo. The waitress first said there would be no problem having the bananas and walnuts waffle but then revealed that the normally included sausages would be extra. Strange, since a la carte, the Belgian waffle with bananas and walnuts cost $6.50, and a side of two eggs cost $1.75. Water was served on request after we finished our meals.
9. Zoeyâs Double Hex Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 649 reviews
Reviewed By Bellinghamster64
We enjoyed our late lunch at Zoeyâs on the outskirts of Manchester. The place is nicely decorated, clean, and servers were friendly. Servings were very generous (we shares a salad, which was large) and each had an entree, leaving us stuffed and without room for dessert (though the desserts that we saw brought out to others looked yummy). It is located right off route 7, and is not in downtown Manchester.
8. Little Rooster Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 382 reviews
Reviewed By CATD-F54
The Little Rooster Cafe is small, but the food is fantastic. In all the years we have been going to VT, this was the first time we had tried eating here - 7/19. Great, bring your appetite. Clean and very cute. The staff really works hard to provide a quality menu with some unique ingredient combinations as well as some of the traditional choices. We are so glad that you had a great experience and would definitely be delighted to have you return. Thanks for your vote of approval.
7. Up For Breakfast
Overall Ratings
4 based on 855 reviews
Reviewed By 402sandrag
Large menu of eggs, omelettes, scrambles, pancakes, Benedictâs. Good Food, but didnât like the thick slices of French bread toast instead of regular bread. I got the turkey hash and it was a little salty. The breakfast potatoes were crispy and delicious. The scones were okay, but not as good as they looked. The room is very small and limited space to wait. Server very friendly and patient despite how busy they were. Very popular place. Only serves breakfast until 12:30 pm and take checks or cash, no credit cards.
6. Ravens Den Steakhouse and Taproom
Overall Ratings
4 based on 478 reviews
Owned by an ACF "Vermont Chef-of-the-Year", serving quality food for a moderate price & open 7 nights a week! Patio seating available in warm weather. Choose from a lunch, bar or dinner menu in a casual atmosphere. We also carry a late night menu on Frida
Reviewed By phoebelove
Letâs start with the fact they call this place a taproom. There isnât anything except a small corner turned into a bar. We spent over a $100 for sheer mediocrity. I ordered salad bar and beef barley soup. $18. Salad bar was the equivalent of Golden Corral. A lightly poured glass of Chardonnay was another $10. My husband ordered wings for an appetizerâ- sorry no wings on a Friday night He the ordered scallops. To be specific 6 small scallops with white rice, the same carrots that are in the salad bar and plain steamed green beans. Nothing nothing to discuss other than the $34 price tag. That and a beer got us a tab for over $100 including tip for again a very mediocre waitress who was unsure of herself and forgot to put in his clam chowder. HUGE Huge disappointment. Over priced and not worth a penny. I donât care how many wine awards you may win. You have been warned. Hi Phoebelove. We really take it to heart when we get a "bad" review, because it is an opportunity for us to learn and grow and to improve our process. We agree that the scallop dish needed some work, so we took it off the special menu weeks ago. I could go on about how the rest of your review makes no sense to me, but everyone is entitled to their opinion and I am sorry that your experience did not hit a homerun for you. Do give us another try, because this is not the norm. ~ Nancy
5. The Reluctant Panther Inn & Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 257 reviews
The Restaurant features the Panther's renowned gourmet farm-to-table cuisine and offers a sophisticated dining experience that is among the highest rated in New England. The Patio Raw Bar is open seasonally offering Al Fresco dining for dinner in a less f
Reviewed By shoots4themoon
What a fabulous dining experience the Reluctant Panther is! From the warm welcome we received as we made our reservation(yes someone actually answered our phone call during this mud season!) to the attentiveness of the wait staff and greeters. We own a local motel here in town and our guests invited us to a birthday celebration as they wanted a casual yet fine dining experience. This was our own first time dining here and I cannot rave enough about our experience . Presentation was wonderful-timing was just right and our waitperson was helpful and even above and beyond when we expressed allergy concerns. KUDOS to chef Sigal and her staff. OMG the food is fantastic, well priced, generous portion and to me-the presentation was the epitome of the experience. Locally sourced and tastefully prepared Our guests felt special and were thrilled to have found a new restaurant for their next trip back to VT. As Vermont Ambassador's we are always on the lookout for the true VT experience in hospitality and dining--Reluctant Panther will be on the top of our list! Bravo--and THANK YOU for a great evening out!
4. Nipper's Cafe & Steakhouse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 390 reviews
A casual dining experience offering exceptional meals at breakfast and dinner. All of our sauces, soups and dressings our handcrafted on our property. We serve prime cut steaks, fresh seafood, pork loin (one of the favorites after the steaks and seafood)
Reviewed By rt1150
I recently stayed on the property and Nippers was a nice surprise. I enjoyed a great filet with mashed potatoes and a side caesar. Breakfast the next morning was also very good. The Manchester area is full of expensive restaurants and pricey accommodations. I've been fortunate enough to have traveled extensively, many times on an unlimited expense account. Unfortunately, there are times you can leave without a sense it was worth the price. Not in this case.As others have said, it's very good food at fair prices and well worth visiting for a meal. I'll stop by again.
3. YE OLDE TAVERN
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1335 reviews
Ye Olde Tavern is open daily... Cocktails start at 4:30pm and Dinner is from 5:00pm with last seating at 9:00pm. Reservations are always suggested. Our Tavern is handicapped accessible and attire is casual neat. Ye Olde Tavern has private rooms for meetin
Reviewed By Michelle R
This restaurant was recommended to us by one of the staff at Hildene, the Lincoln family estate. The food and service were beyond superb. The atmosphere is very relaxing as well. We told our server that we were very hungry and he made sure that our food was delivered quite promptly and it was ALL delicious. The meal started with a cranberry muffin, followed by warm fresh rolls, salad, entree and dessert. Overall a GREAT experience. Highly recommend this restaurant.Michelle,Mission accomplished!!! Your review affirms that we have reached our goal of serving fine food and drink and providing friendly service all in our historic Tavern. Thank you for listening to the folks at Hildene and dining with us.Please do not forget us and come back as soon as possible.Cheers!Michael
2. Zoeyâs Deli & Bakery
Overall Ratings
4 based on 174 reviews
Reviewed By patriciad647
Oh my goodness it is crazy busy at lunch! Lots of choices...but NO gluten free bread. Abrupt staff, do to pace I am sure. Outside seating. Salads ok.
1. Silver Fork
Overall Ratings
5 based on 671 reviews
Reviewed By JulieinOz
Lovely boutique restaurant, with only 6 tables, and a couple of bar spots available. Highly recommend booking in advance as unlikely to get in otherwise. Food was wonderful, service attentive -really glad we visited.
