Flora
The Bench in Stowe, Vermont, is such a cozy and welcoming spot! From the moment you walk in, the warm, rustic vibe makes you feel right at home. The menu is full of delicious comfort food, and you can really taste the quality and care in every dish. Their wood-fired pizzas are amazing, with perfectly crisp crusts and fresh toppings, and the burgers are juicy and satisfying. They also have a great selection of local craft beers, wines, and cocktails, which makes it a fun place to relax with friends or family. The staff are friendly, attentive, and genuinely make the experience enjoyable. Whether you’re stopping by after a day of skiing or hiking in Stowe, or just want a casual dinner in a relaxed atmosphere, The Bench hits the mark. It’s the kind of place where you can linger over your meal, chat comfortably, and feel like part of the community. The combination of tasty food, local drinks, and welcoming service makes it a must-visit when you’re in town.
… morej handy (Handyman review)
Another winner! I was starving but my bench burger was just fantastic! Cooked perfectly medium. Ordered the duck fat fries but in a blind table taste test nobody could tell the difference. The salmon burgers were devoured too! The only loser of the night was the nachos. They were tasty but nachos should be smothered in toppings these were like diet nachos. Drinks were good too. Service was great! Fast friendly and kept water glasses full, a great sign of attention to detail. Over a strong A
Ps. The host was nice but could used a little more happy energy
… moreCaryn Gonzalez
This place was easy walking distance from our stay. We waited just over an hour after 730 for a table. I would recommend reservations especially during peak seasons. It was worth the wait! The potine was savory and comforting on a cold day. Mom and I shared the salmon with roasted vegetables which was also delicious!! Mom had a local lager, while I oped for the upside-down lemon drop, which thankfully was not served upside-down!! Erin was our server and was a delight!!! Highly recommend!
… moreA M
American comfort food. We like the meatloaf, ½ rack of ribs, ½ duck and duck fat fries. The meatloaf is tasty, not dry and a huge slice served on large portion of mashed potatoes with gravy and grilled vegetables on the side – it does not need the French fried onions so just push those to the side. The ½ duck is slightly better than the ½ rack of ribs. The ribs fall off the bone but the sauce is pretty standard. Skip the lobster ravioli. The food is good but it’s nothing spectacular.
… moreMike G
Wow! The food here is fresh and delicious! Vermont pizza, weird overly delicious? Yep! Absolutely banging!! The mussels were tip-top. If you are in the area this IS the spot! Oh and they have a lot of real nice beer 🙂 Finish your meal up with some maple cream liquor. Absolutely fantastic!
… moreJason Miller
I had the first ipa which was great, along with a side salad and the pinnacle pizza. The pizza was solid but not the best I’ve ever had. The s’more was pretty good too. Decent atmosphere but they sat me in the back and it was freezing.
… moreTeddy Chu
We had dinner here after a long day of walking. Glad that we came early at 5:30p because the dining room filled up fast. Our server Jennifer was friendly, courteous, professional and made great recommendations. I ordered the BBQ ribs which were moist and the meat fell off the bones. It was delicious. My wife ordered the duck confit. The duck was cooked to perfection in a cast iron pan. The meat was tender and juicy. We also had a fabulous side order of Caesar kale salad. It was an overall fantastic meal.
… moreArul vijayan
The Bench is well known for its wood-fired pizzas and hearty, comfort-style pub food. Guests often rave about the flavorful crust and inventive toppings. The restaurant features locally sourced ingredients and a warm, rustic atmosphere with barn-board accents and cozy lighting — perfectly suited to the charm of Stowe, Vermont. It also boasts an impressive beverage selection, including a variety of Vermont craft beers on tap, creative cocktails, and a thoughtfully curated wine list.
… moreAvery Wright
Awesome service and atmosphere. Came here on a Thursday night around 5pm for two as we just beat the rush to the door, however the only option for seating without a wait was by the bar. No complaints with that if you don’t mind watching them cook using the giant brick oven they use for pizzas and other dishes. I got the Bench Burger and take home sausage with cheese pizza. The staff was a nice lady who was amazing at checking in on us. The Bench Burger was okay, it seemed pretty dry and lacked flavor and condiments. The pizza was mid. I feel as though they need more sauce as I expected more from a brick oven pizza
… moreMichelle McGeowan
Great meal at The Bench!! Starting with a couple of margaritas and two house salads. The salads were fresh and the dressing light and tasty! We shared an order of wings before the main courses. We had the half duck and the salmon. Both cooked in cast iron skillets with a nice variety of fall veggies! Both were cooked perfectly and delicious. Both of us stuffed from a great dinner, we got dessert to go! Local pastry – sweet potato cake with cream cheese and maple cream – delicious!!
We visit again when in the Stowe area!!
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