Exceptional food in a clever setting. Expensive, but you get what you pay for. Perfect for a special occasion.
Chuck Milazzo
We have been there several times, and this is our go to restaurant for special occasions. We just love it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Cakes, Rabbit
Tamara Stenn
Exquisite service, food and personal atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dimitri Lisitski
This is the best dining experience I've had in ages. First, the chef deserves a Michelin star or two. I've been to Michelin-starred restaurants that don't compare to this one in terms of food. Second, an intimate atmosphere and an open kitchen where you can watch the craftsmanship of the chef make it really unique. The restaurant is worth traveling for.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mareka ..
The best in the area to be sure. We dine at Michael's when something special is needing to be celebrated. One always feels Michael is cooking just for you. And it always seems as if he and the service are totally in sync.
Adam Wuoti
I am very happy to have finally gone here. It's was a wonderful dining experience. It's small with what I believe to be 6 small tables which is a nice experience. The food was delicious. We enjoyed the appetizer buratta which was delicious but we didn't really have an idea of how to eat it. But we used our hands and got it done. I was able to enjoy the rabbit and my date enjoyed the steak, both were delicious. I enjoyed the house iced tea which was nice. There is no good parking, a couple of off street parking but there is a paid lot down the street, but it is free after 6pm. I was happy to get a reservation for Friday evening on a Wednesday morning. I am looking forward to going back again soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rabbit, Hanger Steak
Lorenzo M.
What a beautiful evening with a master of detail Chef Michael Fuller. The scallops and Wagyu beef dishes were delicious and flawless. Thank you for making a great birthday dinner memorable. We will be back.
Xiaohan Brunton
TJ Buckley’s is an extraordinary restaurant, and one of the best I’ve been to. The staff is welcoming, and the chef is friendly and funny as well as talented at what he does. The atmosphere is cozy and romantic, but still family-friendly. There are plenty of vegetarian/vegan options, and although I’m vegetarian the meat and fish does look good. Gorgeous presentation of food, and you can watch it being made. The salads are topped with flowers and beautiful garnishes and created with local organic produce. The crème brûlée is my favorite dessert I’ve ever had.
I am difficult to disappoint, TJ Buckley’s succeeded. The food is okay but far too expensive for such small, ordinary and plainly flavored portions. The cruise ship vegetable flourishes just make this experience grating. The salad is insultingly small, a few crumbs of blue cheese and “flower” beets which don’t match. Was it dressed? There weren’t enough greens to tell. The hanger steak (supposedly Wagyu, hard to believe) was undercooked chewy flesh when I requested medium rare with a dollop of flavorless mashed potatoes and just a few pieces of vegetable. My wife’s scallops had a lot of sand in them which is … cheap scallops. The burrata was small and quite plain, I didn’t even taste the honey. The tiny dining room is what’s left of an old train car, ok, but that makes for a cramped space and a view of the chef eating food he prepares (not tasting, eating). The desserts come from another place, pass.They are really trying here but missing the mark, it’s just lackluster. They need more complex flavors and/or substantial plates for the prices. The space only makes this worse not better. All the positive reviews here are from people who have not been out of Brattleboro.The prices here compete with a major city, the food does not. This place was disappointing and despite being close I will not go back.Wheelchair accessibility: Absolutely not wheelchair accessible. Steps, cramped entrance, tiny dining room.
A hidden gem. This place is one of the highest end dining experiences I have had and is far more affordable than other gourmet restaurants.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Liberty Risk81
Words can't explain how much I enjoyed TJ Buckleys. The food was beyond amazing. Definitely in the top 3 restaurants I've ever eaten at. However, what sets TJ Buckleys apart, in my opinion, is the proximity to the kitchen and the intimate setting. This allows you to see the joy and passion that Chef Michael cooks with, and it is evident when you taste the food and see the incredible attention to detail in every aspect of the meal. Bravo, Chef. Thank you for a first class dining experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tim Brezovec
Amazing food, not cheap but completely worth it.Dietary restrictions: You can call ahead, or ask when ordering and they will accommodate.Parking: There is a lot behind the train car. There is also on street parking and a parking garage nearby.
Exceptional food in a clever setting. Expensive, but you get what you pay for. Perfect for a special occasion.
We have been there several times, and this is our go to restaurant for special occasions. We just love it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Cakes, Rabbit
Exquisite service, food and personal atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is the best dining experience I've had in ages. First, the chef deserves a Michelin star or two. I've been to Michelin-starred restaurants that don't compare to this one in terms of food. Second, an intimate atmosphere and an open kitchen where you can watch the craftsmanship of the chef make it really unique. The restaurant is worth traveling for.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The best in the area to be sure. We dine at Michael's when something special is needing to be celebrated. One always feels Michael is cooking just for you. And it always seems as if he and the service are totally in sync.
I am very happy to have finally gone here. It's was a wonderful dining experience. It's small with what I believe to be 6 small tables which is a nice experience. The food was delicious. We enjoyed the appetizer buratta which was delicious but we didn't really have an idea of how to eat it. But we used our hands and got it done. I was able to enjoy the rabbit and my date enjoyed the steak, both were delicious. I enjoyed the house iced tea which was nice. There is no good parking, a couple of off street parking but there is a paid lot down the street, but it is free after 6pm. I was happy to get a reservation for Friday evening on a Wednesday morning. I am looking forward to going back again soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rabbit, Hanger Steak
What a beautiful evening with a master of detail Chef Michael Fuller. The scallops and Wagyu beef dishes were delicious and flawless. Thank you for making a great birthday dinner memorable. We will be back.
TJ Buckley’s is an extraordinary restaurant, and one of the best I’ve been to. The staff is welcoming, and the chef is friendly and funny as well as talented at what he does. The atmosphere is cozy and romantic, but still family-friendly. There are plenty of vegetarian/vegan options, and although I’m vegetarian the meat and fish does look good. Gorgeous presentation of food, and you can watch it being made. The salads are topped with flowers and beautiful garnishes and created with local organic produce. The crème brûlée is my favorite dessert I’ve ever had.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salad with Goat Cheese & Honey, Burrata Salad, Floorless Chocolate Cake
I am difficult to disappoint, TJ Buckley’s succeeded. The food is okay but far too expensive for such small, ordinary and plainly flavored portions. The cruise ship vegetable flourishes just make this experience grating. The salad is insultingly small, a few crumbs of blue cheese and “flower” beets which don’t match. Was it dressed? There weren’t enough greens to tell. The hanger steak (supposedly Wagyu, hard to believe) was undercooked chewy flesh when I requested medium rare with a dollop of flavorless mashed potatoes and just a few pieces of vegetable. My wife’s scallops had a lot of sand in them which is … cheap scallops. The burrata was small and quite plain, I didn’t even taste the honey. The tiny dining room is what’s left of an old train car, ok, but that makes for a cramped space and a view of the chef eating food he prepares (not tasting, eating). The desserts come from another place, pass.They are really trying here but missing the mark, it’s just lackluster. They need more complex flavors and/or substantial plates for the prices. The space only makes this worse not better. All the positive reviews here are from people who have not been out of Brattleboro.The prices here compete with a major city, the food does not. This place was disappointing and despite being close I will not go back.Wheelchair accessibility: Absolutely not wheelchair accessible. Steps, cramped entrance, tiny dining room.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 3
Great chef's table place, amazing food.Not cheap.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Cakes, Hanger Steak, Smoked Trout Tartlet, Burrata Salad
Restaurantji Recommends
A hidden gem. This place is one of the highest end dining experiences I have had and is far more affordable than other gourmet restaurants.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Words can't explain how much I enjoyed TJ Buckleys. The food was beyond amazing. Definitely in the top 3 restaurants I've ever eaten at. However, what sets TJ Buckleys apart, in my opinion, is the proximity to the kitchen and the intimate setting. This allows you to see the joy and passion that Chef Michael cooks with, and it is evident when you taste the food and see the incredible attention to detail in every aspect of the meal. Bravo, Chef. Thank you for a first class dining experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing food, not cheap but completely worth it.Dietary restrictions: You can call ahead, or ask when ordering and they will accommodate.Parking: There is a lot behind the train car. There is also on street parking and a parking garage nearby.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Scallops, Crab Cakes, Hanger Steak, Floorless Chocolate Cake
Amazing meal in cool old railcar. Thanks so much for one of the best meals we've had in
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Scallops, Hanger Steak, Burrata Salad
Watching Chef Michael prepare our meal was part of the charm of this eclectic restaurant. Delicious farm to table offerings!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5