The Bench

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.

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 AnnPs. The host was nice but could used a little more happy energy

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!

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.

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.