Delicious. I had the chicken and my wife has the duck confit. Both were very good but the mashed potatoes and the fries with the dipping sauces brought it all together and elevated it above. I could have just eaten the fries and the mashed potatoes alone.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Edward Pricer
Cozy and fun. Laid back atmosphere. Solid food, and the signature fries are exceptional.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
zeb zeb
Best restaurant in Vermont
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
NH LFoD
We found this place on the last day of our trip... and wow, do we wish we had come here sooner. The Thai Broiled Haddock was moist and bursting with flavor, and my spouse practically licked the plate after finishing the Stuffed Pork Loin. Don't even get me started on the mashed potatoes. Absolute perfection! The food is THAT good!
The drinks were on point: super tasty and well-made. The staff was just awesome; friendly and attentive without overdoing it. The vibe is relaxed, with a cozy indoor space and relaxed outdoor seating that made the evening even better. They are dog-friendly outside and were so kind and accomodating to our pup.
Honestly, the food here is the kind of quality you'd expect at a top-tier New York or Boston restaurant, but without the fuss, and at prices that would have us eating here every day if we lived closer.
We wrapped things up with their chocolate cake ...it was rich, indulgent, and simply divine. We’re about four hours away, but coming back just for a weekend to eat here again? Easy yes.
Big love to the chef, you nailed it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Bistro Steak, Flourless Chocolate Cake, Broiled Haddock, Pork with Vegetables, Pork with Apple Chutney and Veggie, Roasted Duck Breast
PJ Catalan
Great meal & friendly service!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Frank Moore
We had a wonderful dinner here tonight. The food was excellent and the service was as well. All of our meals were excellent. We want to especially thank Susanne who went out of her way to make our dinner more enjoyable.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Peter Holland
The best dinner I have had in over 2000 miles! Had the escargot- Yummy with bread. The pork dumplings with wowy sauce, and fish in a sweet coconut curry which almost ended my marriage when I suggest licking the plate! ‘Lady’ was our waitress and she knows her foods. She said she had been there for 20 years! I’ll go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alex Racicot
Fabulous Gem of vergennes! Love this cozy unique restaurant. The food was Exquisite, beautifully prepared, gourmet & hearty at the same time. The service was amazing (thank you Hannah!). Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Spencer Coplan
Fun little spot. Great for date night. Food was cooked perfect, service was excellent and the atmosphere is lovely!
If you’re looking for a proper meal in Vergennes—something that doesn’t taste like regret on a plate—Black Sheep Bistro delivers. The steak? Perfectly cooked. The fish? Fresh and flavorful. The Kangaroo bites? Just kidding, they don't have those. All of the food is served quasi-fancy, halfway family-style, every bite confirms that, yes, someone in the kitchen actually gives a damn about reputation and takes pride in their work.
The ambiance leans into that romantic, sort of old-school charm common of the mid-market semi-fancy type places reminiscent of something you'd find in Saratoga Springs or Manhattan (the nicer parts of any still exist) —dim lighting, rustic decor, the kind of place where you half-expect to see Hemingway brooding over a glass of wine in the corner (if he wasn't 61 years dead). The service? Attentive and friendly, the kind that makes you feel like an actual guest rather than an inconvenience.
But let’s talk about the price. Black Sheep Bistro is excellent, but you’re paying for every ounce of that excellence, especially for the area. This isn’t a casual, “let’s grab dinner” kind of place—it’s a “do I really want to spend this much on one meal?” kind of place. The sticker shock is real compared to everywhere else around, and while the food justifies the cost, your wallet might still file a formal complaint.
Oh, and good luck parking. The experience starts with an exercise in false urban combat as you circle the block, hoping a space opens up before you resign yourself to a brief hike, hoping you don't get run-over in the light-up crosswalks by some absentminded driver from New Jersey. By the time you finally get inside, you’ve earned those garlic mashed potatoes.
So, if you don’t mind spending serious cash (for a meal at least) and engaging in a minor parking ordeal, Black Sheep Bistro is worth it. Just be prepared to pay more handsomely than the broader area average for the privilege.
Jared P
Everything at the Black Sheep was perfect! Pumpkin curry soup was incredible and the bistro steak was perfectly accompanied by the creamed spinach and the family-style garlic mashed potatoes which are given to every table (love this concept). I hope to come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bistro Steak
Carla Desrosiers
My husband and I dined at The Black Sheep Bistro one evening during our short vacation in Vergennes in late October. We made reservations to dine there, which was a good thing, because even with some outdoor seating, dining space is limited in this small restaurant. The food was flavorful and satisfying, and the bread that was served before the dinner was hot, crusty and delicious. For those who are counting calories or have a small appetite, beware that each table is served garlic mashed potatoes, and French fries (family style) along with their entrees. We even said ‘no’ ahead of time to the mashed potatoes, but our waitress brought them over anyway. Good food, but too many gratuitous extras!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Grace Williams
Some of the best foods that Vergennes has to offer!!
Delicious. I had the chicken and my wife has the duck confit. Both were very good but the mashed potatoes and the fries with the dipping sauces brought it all together and elevated it above. I could have just eaten the fries and the mashed potatoes alone.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cozy and fun. Laid back atmosphere. Solid food, and the signature fries are exceptional.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Best restaurant in Vermont
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We found this place on the last day of our trip... and wow, do we wish we had come here sooner. The Thai Broiled Haddock was moist and bursting with flavor, and my spouse practically licked the plate after finishing the Stuffed Pork Loin. Don't even get me started on the mashed potatoes. Absolute perfection! The food is THAT good!
The drinks were on point: super tasty and well-made. The staff was just awesome; friendly and attentive without overdoing it. The vibe is relaxed, with a cozy indoor space and relaxed outdoor seating that made the evening even better. They are dog-friendly outside and were so kind and accomodating to our pup.
Honestly, the food here is the kind of quality you'd expect at a top-tier New York or Boston restaurant, but without the fuss, and at prices that would have us eating here every day if we lived closer.
We wrapped things up with their chocolate cake ...it was rich, indulgent, and simply divine. We’re about four hours away, but coming back just for a weekend to eat here again? Easy yes.
Big love to the chef, you nailed it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Bistro Steak, Flourless Chocolate Cake, Broiled Haddock, Pork with Vegetables, Pork with Apple Chutney and Veggie, Roasted Duck Breast
Great meal & friendly service!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had a wonderful dinner here tonight. The food was excellent and the service was as well. All of our meals were excellent. We want to especially thank Susanne who went out of her way to make our dinner more enjoyable.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
The best dinner I have had in over 2000 miles!
Had the escargot- Yummy with bread. The pork dumplings with wowy sauce, and fish in a sweet coconut curry which almost ended my marriage when I suggest licking the plate!
‘Lady’ was our waitress and she knows her foods. She said she had been there for 20 years!
I’ll go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fabulous Gem of vergennes! Love this cozy unique restaurant. The food was Exquisite, beautifully prepared, gourmet & hearty at the same time. The service was amazing (thank you Hannah!). Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fun little spot. Great for date night. Food was cooked perfect, service was excellent and the atmosphere is lovely!
Love, love, love. So tasty.
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Always a good time.
If you’re looking for a proper meal in Vergennes—something that doesn’t taste like regret on a plate—Black Sheep Bistro delivers. The steak? Perfectly cooked. The fish? Fresh and flavorful. The Kangaroo bites? Just kidding, they don't have those. All of the food is served quasi-fancy, halfway family-style, every bite confirms that, yes, someone in the kitchen actually gives a damn about reputation and takes pride in their work.
The ambiance leans into that romantic, sort of old-school charm common of the mid-market semi-fancy type places reminiscent of something you'd find in Saratoga Springs or Manhattan (the nicer parts of any still exist) —dim lighting, rustic decor, the kind of place where you half-expect to see Hemingway brooding over a glass of wine in the corner (if he wasn't 61 years dead). The service? Attentive and friendly, the kind that makes you feel like an actual guest rather than an inconvenience.
But let’s talk about the price. Black Sheep Bistro is excellent, but you’re paying for every ounce of that excellence, especially for the area. This isn’t a casual, “let’s grab dinner” kind of place—it’s a “do I really want to spend this much on one meal?” kind of place. The sticker shock is real compared to everywhere else around, and while the food justifies the cost, your wallet might still file a formal complaint.
Oh, and good luck parking. The experience starts with an exercise in false urban combat as you circle the block, hoping a space opens up before you resign yourself to a brief hike, hoping you don't get run-over in the light-up crosswalks by some absentminded driver from New Jersey. By the time you finally get inside, you’ve earned those garlic mashed potatoes.
So, if you don’t mind spending serious cash (for a meal at least) and engaging in a minor parking ordeal, Black Sheep Bistro is worth it. Just be prepared to pay more handsomely than the broader area average for the privilege.
Everything at the Black Sheep was perfect! Pumpkin curry soup was incredible and the bistro steak was perfectly accompanied by the creamed spinach and the family-style garlic mashed potatoes which are given to every table (love this concept). I hope to come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bistro Steak
My husband and I dined at The Black Sheep Bistro one evening during our short vacation in Vergennes in late October. We made reservations to dine there, which was a good thing, because even with some outdoor seating, dining space is limited in this small restaurant. The food was flavorful and satisfying, and the bread that was served before the dinner was hot, crusty and delicious. For those who are counting calories or have a small appetite, beware that each table is served garlic mashed potatoes, and French fries (family style) along with their entrees. We even said ‘no’ ahead of time to the mashed potatoes, but our waitress brought them over anyway. Good food, but too many gratuitous extras!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Some of the best foods that Vergennes has to offer!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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