I’d come to Rochester again just to try different menu items. My husband and I were visiting from Texas & love all things fresh and local food. We don’t typically drink, so we had one of the botanical drinks & it was delicious. He had the ribs (and count us Texans impressed) & I had the fish and chips. The ribs were tender with great chew & the sauce was really balanced. The coleslaw (which I normally hate) was fresh, crisp, and refreshing! The French fries were the perfect size, seasoned well, and came with a delicious dipping sauce. My fish was fresh, crispy - although don’t be like me and put lemon on it too soon, I ruined the crunch - but I was still so happy 🤣
We finished off with a maple creme brulee which was creamy, not too sweet, and just enough to spilt after a great meal.
All waitstaff was really kind & helpful, we even got to chat with the chef. Was a great experience, thank you!
Blues Without Borders
We ate here in March and everything was great. From the time we walked in until we left Staff was very friendly attentive and knowledgeable about the menu As some other reviews have said it is pricey but I will say the food and service speaks for itself and the prices I think are on point with other restaurants. Can’t wait to go back again
Grace O'Connell
We just went tonight to celebrate our engagement, and they were the kindest, most attentive, and fabulous people. Food was outstanding and loved every minute.
Jenny
We didn’t make reservations, but we could be seated at the bar with access to the full menu. And wow, such a wonderful dinner and atmosphere. We started with delicious Vermont beers, followed by the house special of locally sourced mushrooms on foccacia with w/fried egg cooked perfectly. Smoked sweet potato on a bed of farro, finished with lemon ricotta cake and rhubarb custard pie. Through casual conversation with the couple seated next to us, we learned that the rhubarb for the rhubarb custard pie was supplied from their garden! Truly local, and a superbly executed dining experience!
Richard Martinez
We stopped in and had a fantastic dinner. Started with the coconut curry soup and beets, goat cheese, micro greens salad, and split the half rack of ribs and gnocchi. The ribs came right off the bones, but that gnocchi was especially delicious.
Well worth the visit!
Christian Carmody
A great spot for high-end quality food in a semi-casual dining atmosphere. Jen is a super host at the bar where I've had the pleasure of sitting on a few occasions. Would highly recommend!!
Clayton
Quaint and intimate setting in a small town. High quality local food and fresh ingredients. My family and I loved it. We will come back.
Martha L
Stellar! I was looking for a dependably good restaurant for special occasions after moving up from Boston. This is it. The food is top notch. The service is attentive but not pushy. We will brave the drive over the Gap in winter for the shrimp and grits, the mussels and focacia, and anything with that delicious veal demi glace. And don’t get me started on the Wagyu beef meatloaf. I want Maple Soul to make me dinner EVERY DAY.
Philip Anderson
Are very first time in Rochester, Vermont and across the street was Maple so an absolutely
Xiaomin Xie
Love the maple chili wings. They’re spicy and delicious. Cornbread is very good too. But we felt being rushed by the waiter. Also, this is the first time I see a restaurant not accepting more than one credit card in this country.
It’s alway nice to find a place that provides stellar food at non stellar prices. If they have them one the menu be sure to get the PEI muscles.
Will Brokhof
This is the best restaurant in Vermont. Great beer and wine selection. Excellent food. Definitely get the fried green tomatoes when they’re in season. My go to dish is the gnocchi and I get it with Cajun shrimp. Yum. Call ahead for a rez.
Michelle Ellis
If I could give more than 5 stars, this restaurant deserves it! Hostess/owner was such a pleasure to deal with. She made sure we were comfortable from the moment we walked in the door until we left. The waitress was top notch. She gave her recommendations at our request and we were not disappointed. The food (Cajun Shrimp & Grits and Baby back Ribs) came to us fresh and hot! I can not even describe how good the food was. The starter, Beets & Goat Cheese and dessert, Maple crème Brûlée were perfect. We watched the chefs prepare the meals in an open kitchen. We felt like we were eating at someone’s home. I can not give enough kudos to this amazing establishment. If ever we are back in the area (we live out of state), we would definitely go back! Thank you for an amazing Anniversary dinner and experience…one we won’t forget!
Zahrie Ernst
The perfect place to go for a cozy meal after skiing! Thank you so much to Jen and the staff!
Jennifer Jenkins
Hands down, one of the best eateries in central VT! The food is phenomenal ! So fresh, tender, crisp! My new favorite place !!!
I’d come to Rochester again just to try different menu items. My husband and I were visiting from Texas & love all things fresh and local food. We don’t typically drink, so we had one of the botanical drinks & it was delicious. He had the ribs (and count us Texans impressed) & I had the fish and chips. The ribs were tender with great chew & the sauce was really balanced. The coleslaw (which I normally hate) was fresh, crisp, and refreshing! The French fries were the perfect size, seasoned well, and came with a delicious dipping sauce. My fish was fresh, crispy - although don’t be like me and put lemon on it too soon, I ruined the crunch - but I was still so happy 🤣
We finished off with a maple creme brulee which was creamy, not too sweet, and just enough to spilt after a great meal.
All waitstaff was really kind & helpful, we even got to chat with the chef. Was a great experience, thank you!
We ate here in March and everything was great.
From the time we walked in until we left
Staff was very friendly attentive and knowledgeable about the menu
As some other reviews have said it is pricey but I will say the food and service speaks for itself and the prices I think are on point with other restaurants.
Can’t wait to go back again
We just went tonight to celebrate our engagement, and they were the kindest, most attentive, and fabulous people. Food was outstanding and loved every minute.
We didn’t make reservations, but we could be seated at the bar with access to the full menu. And wow, such a wonderful dinner and atmosphere. We started with delicious Vermont beers, followed by the house special of locally sourced mushrooms on foccacia with w/fried egg cooked perfectly. Smoked sweet potato on a bed of farro, finished with lemon ricotta cake and rhubarb custard pie. Through casual conversation with the couple seated next to us, we learned that the rhubarb for the rhubarb custard pie was supplied from their garden! Truly local, and a superbly executed dining experience!
We stopped in and had a fantastic dinner. Started with the coconut curry soup and beets, goat cheese, micro greens salad, and split the half rack of ribs and gnocchi. The ribs came right off the bones, but that gnocchi was especially delicious.
Well worth the visit!
A great spot for high-end quality food in a semi-casual dining atmosphere. Jen is a super host at the bar where I've had the pleasure of sitting on a few occasions. Would highly recommend!!
Quaint and intimate setting in a small town. High quality local food and fresh ingredients. My family and I loved it. We will come back.
Stellar! I was looking for a dependably good restaurant for special occasions after moving up from Boston. This is it. The food is top notch. The service is attentive but not pushy. We will brave the drive over the Gap in winter for the shrimp and grits, the mussels and focacia, and anything with that delicious veal demi glace. And don’t get me started on the Wagyu beef meatloaf. I want Maple Soul to make me dinner EVERY DAY.
Are very first time in Rochester, Vermont and across the street was Maple so an absolutely
Love the maple chili wings. They’re spicy and delicious. Cornbread is very good too. But we felt being rushed by the waiter. Also, this is the first time I see a restaurant not accepting more than one credit card in this country.
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It’s alway nice to find a place that provides stellar food at non stellar prices. If they have them one the menu be sure to get the PEI muscles.
This is the best restaurant in Vermont. Great beer and wine selection. Excellent food. Definitely get the fried green tomatoes when they’re in season. My go to dish is the gnocchi and I get it with Cajun shrimp. Yum. Call ahead for a rez.
If I could give more than 5 stars, this restaurant deserves it!
Hostess/owner was such a pleasure to deal with. She made sure we were comfortable from the moment we walked in the door until we left.
The waitress was top notch. She gave her recommendations at our request and we were not disappointed. The food (Cajun Shrimp & Grits and Baby back Ribs) came to us fresh and hot! I can not even describe how good the food was. The starter, Beets & Goat Cheese and dessert, Maple crème Brûlée were perfect. We watched the chefs prepare the meals in an open kitchen. We felt like we were eating at someone’s home.
I can not give enough kudos to this amazing establishment. If ever we are back in the area (we live out of state), we would definitely go back! Thank you for an amazing Anniversary dinner and experience…one we won’t forget!
The perfect place to go for a cozy meal after skiing! Thank you so much to Jen and the staff!
Hands down, one of the best eateries in central VT! The food is phenomenal ! So fresh, tender, crisp! My new favorite place !!!
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