11 Best American Restaurants near Middlesex

“Bent Nails Bistro has been reborn as Bent Nails Roadhouse, and the new location down the road in Middlesex is pretty groovy. We tried the burger, kale salad, and French dip sandwich, and all were tasty. We’ll definitely be back for more. The larger space also provides even more room for the creative and eclectic artwork, which is worth checking out on its own. Lots of cool pieces and a great overall experience!“

“Every time I've been, the menu has been almost entirely different and I've ordered a wide sampling from the menu. I've test to have a single bite of food that wasn't thoughtful, intentional, perfectly prepared, and delicious. The bar program is also fantastic, as is the service. I cannot recommend this spot highly enough!“

“Derrick is the most personable bartender in Montpelier and I’m SO HAPPY that Hugo’s brought back my wedge salad. Love the vibe here. Love the live music. What a gem💜“

“Food was just as good as we have heard, mad we haven’t come in sooner! Will be back for sure!“

“I’m a local. Been to Maxis many times. Consistently good all around!“

“Service was fantastic (what else do you expect from people from Vermont?) and my sister’s roast beef sandwich was sublime. But the avocado maple hash served for brunch was disappointing. Tiny servings and the avocado was overripe. Great cider though!“

“Best restaurant in Vermont, bar none. Nuff said.“

“One of the best meals we had while visiting VT was at the Reservoir. OMG!! The poutine appetizer was absolutely unbelievable. It was cheesy and bacony goodness. We wanted to lick the plate at the end. My smash burger was one of the best burgers that I’ve ever had. Loved it so much! It was so juicy and delicious. The salad was a good side dish. My husband opted for a plain chicken sandwich instead of the hot chicken. Hot chicken would have had more flavor. My cousin loved his cheesesteak. He said it was one of the best cheesesteaks that he’s ever had. It was super juicy and delectable. My other cousin loved her mahi mahi sandwich. She wanted something different and loved it. Our waiter was very attentive, very personable and gave great food recommendations. He deserves a raise. The Reservoir is a must visit when in Waterbury. Everyone loved the food and the service. Wish it was closer. I’d be there all the time. We’ll be dreaming about it until our next trip.“

“I went to the Wayside Restaurant the other day. Our waitress was very nice and friendly. She did a great job. The food was ready in a short time and was delicious. I was very satisfied and it also is clean and neat. Definitely would recommend the restaurant.“

“They made us feel welcomed, Greeted us at the door by friendly staff and with a smile on their face. The rest of the staff were friendly throughout the building and had smiles on their faces. Had a great conversation with the manager not related to our visit.“

“We went in when we were in town visiting Waterbury is such a cute little town the people are all so warm and touching
The food was incredible came out pretty quick and our sever Kelsey was very attentive and made sure we had everything we needed she also made us laugh quite a bit it definitely was an unforgettable dinner.… they are very lucky to have her there she doesn’t waste any time waiting on her guest will definitely return when we are in town next and we hope to see her again as well“