Restaurants in Middlebury

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“Restaurant Review: Fire and Ice - Middlebury VT -- This restaurant is a multi-generation family-owned restaurant that has made its staple in the Middlebury area. It has designed its restaurant to cherish the memories of the town and family. You can definitely see this in its eclectic, interesting decor, starting with the Sailing Boat Hull Shaped roof to the 10+ curated themed rooms that are filled with local treasuries and memories; you can see what families flock to this restaurant, big and small, to enjoy a fantastic family dinner. -- As a seasoned traveler, having explored 68 countries and 36 states, I approach restaurant reviews with a clear criterion: Taste, Presentation, and Service. My goal is to provide an impartial perspective, highlighting both the commendable and deficient aspects of dining establishments. -- The evening started with our amazing waitress - Michelle. She had a bubbly personality, constantly checking in with us, and was quick to answer questions, provide feedback and recommendations, and quickly resolve minor issues. She represented the restaurant well. -- Appetizers We started with the Fried Mozzarella. Since we were a party of 5, I decided to order 2 orders. Big mistake. They were surprisingly large, cooked perfectly, and served with an extraordinarily tasting thick creamy marinara sauce. -- Vietnamese Spring Rolls. I was very excited about this appetizer because, most of the time, you get deep-fried rolls that taste like oil. These rolls were wrapped in rice paper, served cold, and had the perfect combination of shrimp and vegetables - accompanied by a fresh cucumber salad and served with Ponzu (soy) and peanut dipping sauce. Very refreshing to the palette, especially before a hardy meal. -- Filet Mignon - this 8 oz filet was cooked to perfection - crispy on the outside with a buttery and soft interior, which you can top it off with bearnaise sauce or 2 amazing additional sides for the steak, a Bacon-Onion Jam, which was absolutely amazing, and pickled onions. My favorite was the combination of jam and pickled onions, which were savory, sweet, and tangy. Served with a baked potato. -- Shrimp Risotto - a special for the night was topped with a creamy chevre, green peas, and garnished with an amazing watermelon radish. I find that either you do risotto right or you fail miserably. In this instance, the risotto was cooked perfectly and presented with a velvety and creamy texture, great consistency, and the perfect combination of flavors to round the dish. I was impressed with the presentation by adding the spiraled watermelon radish, which added a great dimension to the dish. -- Classic Fettucine Alfredo - This is a tough dish for me to review as I had authentic original Fettucine Alfredo with Alfredo di Lelio's family in Italy. The founder of Fettucine Alfredo. This dish definitely stood up to the classic dish as well as it could, and in comparison to other versions I have eaten, it definitely ranks well. -- Whiskey Barrel Steak (not pictured) was my main entree. This dish was definitely amazing. I was a little nervous that the Whiskey and Vermont Maple Syrup Marinade was going to be overpowering. Still, alas, it was the perfect combination of rich, smokey notes and sweet undertones of the syrup. It really provided the perfect addition of sweetness to the dish while still allowing the flavors of the steak to really stand out. The twice-baked potato reminded me of the times my father twice baked potatoes as a kid. Hard top shell broke open with a creamy textured potato filling. -- Overall - This restaurant was excellent. It provides a space for the locals and visitors to get together and have a large selection of local flavors with twists along the way. The owner clearly takes pride in what he puts on the table, and the guests are treated with a great experience. Make sure you walk through the restaurant to see all the different dining spaces, which is a great conversation starter. Fire and Ice Restaurant”

“The whole family enjoyed an excellent meal tonight start to finish. Service was friendly and quick. The setting was beautiful. Salads were fresh and flavorful. Had the kalette appetizer which the whole table enjoyed. Entrees were fantastic! I had the rib eye. One son had the steak au poivre; another had haddock with heirloom tomatoes, and my husband had the pork chops. We all agreed it was a perfect meal. We ended the meal with wonderful desserts - maple creme brulee, marscapone cheesecake, banana bread pudding, and ice cream with a praline topping. Just the right size and sweetness to finish this wonderful meal. We hope to be back soon.”

“Thank you so much to Caroline! She made my daughter a beautiful vegan birthday cake!!! ❤️🥳”

“Have loved this place since they first opened! I could eat their food every week! It’s authentic Thai food made with the freshest ingredients ! My favorites are the ginger tofu stir fry and the Veggie Pad woon sen! This is a takeout only, home kitchen based place! Order at least 2 hours early! You will be very pleased!!”

“This place is the real test of authentic Indian food — both the taste and quality are on another level. Truly one of the best Indian restaurants I’ve been to!

Also Thank You For Complimentary Lassi”

“Thank You Shiretown for catering our event on one of the busiest weekends of the summer. We contacted you last minute and you were happy to accommodate and were very easy to work with. The food was delicious! 10/10 would recommend!!”

“This place is Legit. Food & Bev are top notch. Wood Fire oven, Live music,local community support and good vibes can be found here. If passing through VT,- it beats McDonald's lol.”

“Best place around! They are so friendly, and make amazing food, with great prices!”

“Delicious sandwiches and soup. Wonderful bread! Generous fillings! Friendly staff too!!”

“The hostess seems a little stressed and had a big to do based around whether or not people had made reservations before showing up. Saw a guy walk out on her because he didn't want to deal with her parade. Experienced hostesses would know before a guest showed what the availability is, the place had many empty tables. Outside of that the food was awesome. The poached eggs on the Benedict were a little over cooked, but it still tasted good. My $16 dollar slices of toast were very very small and my daughters pancakes were large enough to feed two people. Over $70 on breakfast for 3, I'd expect a bit more out of the place. The waitress was nice but wasn't on top of our table like I'd expect. Overall I was sitting in a spot where the air conditioner was blowing right on me and I had to wear my jacket all through breakfast. The food tasted good enough for us to want visit again, hopefully this visit was just a spoof and the next one will be better.”

“Excellent place to stop and sample the great variety of ciders they produce. Something for every taste preference. The flights an awesome way to taste several and find your favorite.”

“This place is an amazing hidden gem! The fresh fish, salads, and many other goodies are top tier 👌 😋 I sadly should have gotten a larger size of the broccoli salad because oh my goodness!!! Even better, the owner is so kind and enjoyable to interact with! Definitely give them a try if you haven't already!”

“I've been living in Vermont for over 7 years and still haven't tried every beer. Today, I bought a 4pk. of "No More Heroes" and a 4pk. of "Red Dwarf." Excellent! I intend to visit the brewery soon, as I am so impressed and grateful that they are championing beer styles such as these.”

“Great, healthy food. Fast, courteous service. Cozy atmosphere.”

“Little Seed is a community staple to Middlebury. The sort of place to casually run into a friend or to plan on having a meeting. The owners are very involved in the community and, like the baristas, are so friendly. And! The hot and iced lattes are the best I’ve had- anywhere.”

“The best latte I’ve ever had in my life! Prices are beyond reasonable, and the vibe of the cafe is nice as well.”

“Love their boba tea and dumplings. Staff is super nice as well.”

“Absolutely Delicious & Amazing Service! Nikki did an incredible job with our wedding cake and cupcakes! Not only were they absolutely delicious, but they were also beautifully made—perfect for our winter wedding. Beyond her amazing talent, she was so professional and easy to talk to throughout the entire process. She made the experience stress-free, and truly delivered above and beyond our expectations. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience, and I highly recommend her for any special occasion! Thanks again Nikki!”

“Awesome first experience! I was just passing thru town and noticed this place. Being a fan of drive-in type eateries, I had to stop and I'm glad I did!!! You park and get handed a menu, once your food is ready, roll your window down so they can attach a tray to your window. Ice cold root beer is also served in a big chilled mug!!

Cash or check only, but they have an ATM.”

“Simply delicious! I will be back!”

“Their soup special, onion soup, was the best onion soup I've ever had. And I've savored a lot of onion soup. Highly recommend”

“I showed up without a reservation and was promptly seated. I ordered Vegetable Massaman Curry with Hot Thai flavoring. I am completely satisfied.”

“I get my family to bring me from Burlington to eat at your restaurant Your food is awesome I love that while I wait for a table I can watch the cooking Bottom line You are well worth the ride�”

“The address on the bottle here in Tulsa says you made this and OMG I am keeping it to myself or a little while so it doesn't disappear from the shelf too fast. Best thing I ever bought at ALDI and I am heading out for more right now.”

“I got my boost for the day!!! I loved that boost!!! Great staff and great tea flavors!!!”

“The food was absolutely delicious. The best food ever and impeccable home fries. People should definitely come here in the future. Henry H. 11 years old”

“I was pleasantly surprised at how delicious the food was. Portions were ample, food was very flavorful, and myself being from the big city. It would give any highly rated restaurants a run for their money. I would definitely recommend.”

“Oh my! Great pie! A must try, from this Pizza Guy”

“We were there over the holiday, it was busy and smells were amazing. The croissants were so flakey and filled with ham and cheese. The apple pastry was by far my favorite. The staff were super nice.🍎🍏”

“Delicious is an understatement. We loved everything we had. Great service. Food served to us very fast. We'll definitely return when in the area.”

“It was an amazing experience staff was so friendly food was amazing and they were all so kind and understandable having young kids being noisy with me and my friend!!

Kid-friendliness: Amazing kid friendly environment!”