12 Best American Restaurants near Montpelier

“Rowes is a great breakfast and lunch spot. Reasonable prices. All the staff are great people. They make an excellent salad with crispy chicken and cheese on top for less than 10 bucks. The ice tea is fresh brewed for those like me that don’t want that fake tea from a gun. They have curly fries cut fresh as ordered. You won’t be disappointed.“

“We started with hot peppers cheese cubes and we each ordered a beer flight. My husband ordered the king cut prime rib and I ordered the prime rib sandwich. Waitress was amazing and on point! My sandwich was fricking amazing!! My husband's prime rib, he thought was a little bland. He wished it would have had a little crust on it or even the flavor that my sandwich did. But all in all everything was great!!“

“We have been coming here for fifteen years. Service and food are always great. Love the new look. It will continue to be our after church tradition“

“We had a party of 12 this morning for brunch. It was a last minute get together and I only called an hour beforehand to give them a warning. Our waitress was the best! She took great care of us and was very timely with everything! Plus the food was delicious as usual! Great experience and highly recommend!!!!“

“Had our son birthday party there and they did a great job one everything.“

“Good food with good prices and especially the staff is sooooo friendly“

“Territorial Table and Tavern exceeded all of our expectations for our 13th anniversary dinner. From the moment we walked in, the service was friendly and welcoming, making us feel right at home. The interior of the restaurant was stylish and clean, with modern decor and comfortable seating. But what truly stole the show was the breathtaking view of Lake Diana right outside the window. We arrived just in time for sunset, and the vibrant colors reflecting off the water created a romantic setting that was perfect for our special occasion. Now let's talk about the food. Oh my goodness, the chef at Territorial Table and Tavern is a true master in the kitchen. We ordered their burgers, and let me tell you, they were some of the best we've had in a long time. The patties were cooked to perfection, juicy and flavorful, and the toppings were fresh and generous. One thing that really stood out to us was the chef's willingness to accommodate our son's adventurous eating habits. He took the time to create a custom burger just for him, and our son absolutely loved it! It's not often that you find a restaurant that goes above and beyond to make everyone happy. We've already made a mental note to come back and try their pizza next time we're in the area.“

“Love it. My dad and I come here all the time and are very rarely dissatisfied . The food is the best in the area and deserves praise. Blooming onion is phenomenal. Staff always has a good attitude and treats you amazingly. Gotta get the pie it won’t disappoint. I recommend for anyone staying in the area.“

“Great Burgers Friendly staff“

“The best Eggplant Parmesan, cocktails are always perfect (especially dirty martinis) and wait staff are also superb.“

“Great spot. Generous portions for the price. Friendly wait staff. There is a gravel lot next door (east of building) that can accommodate 3 or 4 semi trucks for a driver to stop and have lunch.

Parking: Can fit 4 semi trucks/trailers comfortably in the gravel lot to the east of the diner.“

“First let me begin with I have loved 🥰 ur atmosphere & food for a longggg time! Last nights experience was horribly disappointing! I invited a friend with me last night (6:30p on 3/1/25)that had never had a Father John’s experience! We sat at the bar and from the get-go our experience last night started off poorly!!!! Ugh I don’t even know where to begin! Tina G (check #66471 was my check, I did not note my friend’s check #) was the bartender/waitress! She walked past us many times speaking to those to the left & right of us without acknowledgment or even making eye contact. We asked multiple times if we could place an order! Finally, barely stopping she took the order while standing at the register with her back to us! We ordered an appetizer (bruschetta ) & drinks. My drink came and it was SO strong & bitter that I asked for some more apple cider to cut it and still it was not palatable (took 2 sips total) to even drink. I asked that she just remove it from my bill that I did not want it. It was obvious that she was irritated. 10mins later she took our entrée orders (2 rib plates)after asked multiple times and she again had her back to us. Then she returned to let us know she only had 1 rib order available so we decided to split it instead of ordering anything else. Our food came out but not or appetizer. Tina proceeded to tell us she did not hear the order (she did because she asked us whose check it was going on!) and was argumentative about it. The people setting to the left us even spoke up to her about the fact they heard her ask who’s check it goes on! I don’t know that I EVER felt more unwelcome & dismissed! I am sad & embarrassed (for you) that my friend’s 1st experience with Father John’s was so incredible poor!! I know you can do better! Tina G needs to slow down so that customer experience is absolutely #1! And that eye contact and talking the time with customers sets the tone of the visit! In better news the food was amazing! 😻“