Harrison's Restaurant

Review: A Fantastic Dinner at The Harrison We had a wonderful dinner at The Harrison. The ambience is absolutely amazing—though the dining area is in the basement, it’s beautifully decorated and doesn’t feel stuffy at all. The service was equally impressive; our server was very attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. For food, my wife had the calamari, which was fantastic, while I started with the Brie and jam—it was delicious. I also tried the duck wings as a starter, which were excellent. For my main course, I had the pistachio-crusted venison, and it was the highlight of the night—perfectly cooked and bursting with flavor. Overall, the dishes were well-priced, the atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the experience was excellent. We’ll definitely be returning!

The food was decent, though not exceptional. The atmosphere was alright — it’s located in a basement, which may not be for everyone. Service was fine and staff were polite. Overall, a solid experience, but there’s room for improvement.

We visited Harrison’s from out of state at the recommendation of others and it did not disappoint! We had drinks, chicken piccata, NY strip (cooked to perfection), and the cream puff dessert. We completely cleaned our plates! Bartender provided great service and was very friendly. We met “Mags” on the ski lift at Stowe who is friends with the owners.

I ate the venison pistachio topped steak and my girlfriend had the rack of lamb. Both were tasty and well presented on the plate. For dessert I had the maple walnut ice cream. The table service was excellent.

My boyfriend and I came for dinner and we're not disappointed. Service was awesome and the food was delicious. We asked for any hot sauce, expecting something generic like Tabasco. We were super excited to hear that chef Jamie made his own. It is absolutely amazing, if you love spicy and haven't tried it , it's a must!!! It made the whole experience even more special. Thank you again !!!

We just visited Harrison’s for the third time, and it’s amazing every time. My husband and I just had our best meal at Stowe! If you’re traveling to Stowe, make a reservation now because they book up quickly! They do accommodate walk-ins if you get there at 430 pm when they open. They are also only open starting on Wednesdays. Now for what we ordered - the duck wings as an appetizer are truly mind blowing, incredibly crispy, moist, and doused in maple syrup. The Parmesan truffle fries were out of this world and the dipping sauce was amazing. I ordered the sweet potato encrusted salmon which was great, my husband had the seared tuna, both cooked perfectly. The profiteroles for dessert were delicious. The restaurant is incredibly cozy and cute inside. The service is also amazing! We had Anna as our server twice and she is excellent!!!

Amazing dinner. We were lucky to get reservation same day by calling that morning and getting a table right at opening at 4:30. Cocktails were great, appetizers and entrees were delicious. The duck wings app was a standout, as was the bread and jam. I had the sweet potato encrusted salmon, was delicious. Good service, had a table right by the fireplace. Call ahead to get a spot, earlier than we did!

Amazing food. So good. I chose the chicken piccata and it was probably the best dish I’ve ever had in my life hands down. Our server was incredibly nice too and we got everything so quickly! We weren’t sure how to dress but I’d say it is a little on the nicer side. We did see a few people wearing just regular shirts and jeans which didn’t seem out of place or anything. We dressed more on the business casual side but either way would be fine!

We made reservations at Harrison's for a birthday dinner. The food was delicious, offering many choices! The kitchen and waitstaff are very knowledgeable and are very observant with any food allergies or preferences. The cocktails and wine selection is just the cherry on top! Next time we are in Stowe, we will return! (Reservations HIGHLY recommended)

Ambiance: Cozy and Festive Harrison's sets the mood perfectly with its warm, inviting atmosphere. The seasonal décor adds a charming, celebratory touch that makes dining here feel extra special. Service: Exceptional The staff at Harrison's truly go above and beyond to make you feel at home. They are attentive, kind, and incredibly knowledgeable about the menu. Meals are thoughtfully paced, allowing you to savor each course without feeling rushed. If you're unsure what to order, don't hesitate to ask--their recommendations are spot-on! Food: Delicious and High-Quality The seasonal menu is a highlight, offering thoughtfully crafted dishes that showcase fresh, high-quality ingredients. Here are some must-tries: Cream of Mushroom Soup: Creamy and rich with perfectly balanced umami flavors. It's the ultimate comfort food and a standout starter. Cod: Light yet satisfying, this dish is a masterpiece of complementary flavors. The cod is paired beautifully with a medley of vegetables and rice, creating a well-composed plate. Charcuterie Board: A Vermont-made treasure featuring artisanal cheeses, cold cuts, pickled veggies, fruits, and sauces. The blueberry cheese was an absolute standout--don't miss it if it's in season! One note: the dishes come lightly seasoned, allowing you to adjust the salt to your preference. Parking: Street parking is available on the main road or nearby residential streets. The area is lovely for a short stroll, which only adds to the experience. Overall: Harrison's is more than just a meal--it's a true culinary experience. This isn't a trendy hotspot; it's a place where thoughtful preparation and genuine hospitality take center stage. It's easily in my Top 10 restaurants in the U.S., and I highly recommend it to anyone seeking exceptional food and ambiance. Note: MAKE RESERVATIONS WAY IN ADVANCE Make reservations 3-4 weeks in advance especially if you have a group 3+ because this place gets booked-especially during peak season.

Warm and cozy place with decent service. It was a long wait to get to sit at the bar but it was worth the wait. The duck was ok but the venison was great.

Great all around dining experience. Great food, ambience and service! We make this part of our Stowe experience every year:)

Located off Main Street. One flight of stairs to get down into restaurant so not sure if wheelchair accessible. Food is excellent as well as a full bar with great drinks. We started with mussels and for our entrees we had the pear gorgonzola salad with the venison steak. Wow the venison was pistachio crusted and melted in your mouth. We ended with a dessert that was a pastry filled with ice cream and drizzled with chocolate sauce. Everything was 5/5! I will definitely return.

We love coming here each visit we make to Stowe. We especially love eating on the covered porch. The staff are always so friendly and food exceptional. You can't beat the location off the main street, parking can be a tad of a challenge, it's limited in the back and street parking can be tight especially during peak times. I appreciate that you can book ahead, sadly not for the patio, that is first come, first served. This has deterred us in the past, unfortunately waiting over an hour is not ideal with a 5year old in tow. If you have not tried it you will not be disappointed! https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g57415-d805527-r968036089-Harrison_s_Restaurant_Bar-Stowe_Vermont.html#

Food was good and service ok. Server was nice but no passion. Price was but a bit overpriced.. If the staff picked up their attitude would have made a much better experience. You gave a good thing going but need to find servers with passion. I say this because I'm on the business. Typically 25 -30 tip, today 15 % and not tipping on tax . Look forward to hearing your response that is if you care.

Easily the best meal we've had in the area. Bartender was attentive and friendly, food came quickly. Both the venison and salmon were delicious. Looking forward to returning.

Harrison's offers some unique, tasty eats! My boo started off with the blue cheese martini (he liked the zing of the blue cheese) and then followed that with the maple Manhattan (a little too sweet). - Soup of the day, wild rice and beef: it was hearty, but ok. - Mediterranean calamari: perfectly cooked and delicious. We really enjoyed it sautéed versus the usual fried calamari you'd get elsewhere. - Piatachio encrusted venison. So tender! I made the perfect bite with a little bit of mashed potato, venison, blue cheese and cherry demi glacé! The veggies were also a good sized portion and tasty. Bread and butter on request, which was delicious by itself, and we asked for more to sop up all that delicious sauce from the Mediterranean calamari! Reservations are a must! The restaurant is small and cozy. Last minute, my coworkers wanted to join and unfortunately they could only increase our party size from 2 to 4 (we needed 6-7). Appreciate them trying, but the two of us kept our original reservation and glad we did!* -------------------- *Is it bad we didn't give up our reservation to go with them elsewhere?...Yah, we might've been a-holes.

Bar time only. Drinks were great , fries yummy. Didn't go to have a meal, but others seemed to enjoy it. Right across from green mountain inn so that was convenient for us ! Ill get reservations next time!

First time visiting Vermont and night 1 we came across Harrisons after looking up best places to eat in Stowe. Not a single bad thing can be said about this place. The small quiet ambiance was perfect. Sangria Drinks were good, not weak at all!...We started out with a half dozen oysters and shrimp cocktail and the Grilled Octopus.....So Good! For our entrees we ordered the Lobster Mac and Cheese and Chicken Razorback, A+ all around! Great Experience...Our waitress Jennifer G offered amazing service! Would dine here again and would recommend to those visiting the area.

Table for 5, it's birthday time and no better place to celebrate than Harrison's in downtown Stowe. The food is always wonderful, service incredible and the ambiance is awesome. Order up! Last night we had 2 orders of trout (one with no dairy and one with), 1 pork tenderloin, 1 wagyu burger and one kids fingers (ok, it was chicken not a "kid's fingers"). Each dish was wonderfully prepared with expertise is presentation and taste. But let's add some more, we started off with 1 calamari, 1 mussels fish and mushroom toast. If you only want one appetizer when you visit, go for the mushroom toast - wonderful! One gets thirsty when consuming this great food, so, 1 dirty martini made using beefeater's gin, 1 lavender haze, 2 switchback beer and 2 Phaze IPA. Wonderful meal, wonderful people, we eat here every time we ate in Stowe!

Very good food and service. We started with the baked brie with jam, it was very good and the perfect way to start a meal. For entrees we had the ribeye and the pistachio crusted venison. Both were great, well seasoned and had great accompaniments on the plate. We ended with a hot fudge sundae and an after dinner drink which was the perfect end to the meal.

Great dinner tonight at Harrisons. Many drink options including beers on tap and a menu with enough variety to satisfy everyone. The pistachio crusted venison and pumpkin gnocchi were very good tonight and the frozen mocha cheesecake with oreo crust was excellent as always. It goes without saying due to location, size and limited hours that reservations are needed well in advance.

Our Experience at Harrison was outstanding. We really enjoyed the muscles. The steak was stand out and the venison was delicious . Our service was excellent and the ambience of the restaurant was really good.

How does this place have such high ratings? The food here is abysmal! It's literally airplane food. Every entree has the exact same Set: mashed potatoes or rice (both are instant not freshly prepared) and microwaved vegetable medley. Nothing has any flavor what so ever. I ordered the chicken piccata and I guess you could call it that because there were capers but the chicken was just boiled? Literally a white piece of boiled chicken on top of instant mashed potatoes and microwaved squash with green beans. Service didn't help either. She would drop the food and scurry away so we sat for a very long time staring at our entrees as we had only spoons left on our table. So yes, we ate chicken and trout with spoons.... Also, I would not recommend the mushroom toast. It tasted like a piece of cinnamon bread you'd have for breakfast with canned mushrooms piled on top. The ambiance is very nice however. I'd stick to wine and oysters only at this place or skip all together. Yikes

Setting was perfect, beautifully decorated, very quaint, we went just after New Year's and it was still decor for the holidays! Food was great too.

Was very disappointed with the service and with our meal, especially after reading all of the great reviews. It took almost an hour to get our food and when we finally got it, it was mediocre.

Our favorite place to eat in Stowe, and one of the tops in Vermont! It's where the locals go for a reason. Consistently excellent food and service. P&P

Hello everyone, we are here on Vacation in Stowe, Vermont and ready to pack up and move here, such a great town and so many things to do and see, it's our second night here so reservation's we're made to have dinner here with our son & daughter in law who has made this whole Vacation trip incredible. Dinner was Amazing and service was point on, The restaurant it self was very nice and couldn't have asked for a better atmosphere. Our son made a little arrangement for dessert as it was Jen & I's 38 year anniversary so that was pretty neat. ( sorry no pic of what they brought out to us I was so surprised I forgot to take one ). So hopefully when you visit Stowe make a reservation and enjoy a good dinner & drinks.

Service was the most outstanding aspect of our patio meal at Harrison's. Stellar, engaging, authentic - made our family feel completely at ease. The food didn't really sing for me. I opted for steak tips which were oddly dry (they were medium rare but juiceless, as though they weren't rested enough) and featured unnatural grill marks. It wasn't bad or tasteless, just okay. Nobody else at the table had much to say about their meals, so I'll assert consensus by proxy. Harrison's is a local institution, so perhaps we just hit an off time for the kitchen. With so many options in the area, I don't foresee a return trip.

THE BEST MEAL EVER!! So I travel around the country and try all sorts of food out there. Chef Jamie I have followed around Vermont as his food reigns supreme. If you want normal cuisine, he has it-steak, lamb and other basics that are perfected. If you want something crazy, cool and different, he has that too. Tonight I had the standard calamari for me (drink the broth too!). It's always a staple. Then moved on to the venison and it was mind blowing-the sauce was a perfect amount of acidity and savory to pair with the hearty, most tender venison I've had. (Sorry, no photo). The pistachios gave it a great texture for the super soft meat. Since the last time here, 80% of the menu changed which is a great thing. Kept the OG menu items but always have new and exciting items popping up. THIS IS MY FAVORITE RESTAURANT EVER! 6**

We were very excited to return to Harrison's Restaurant & Bar. So thrilled to see them survive the pandemic which affected Vermonters deeply, as everyone else. Tonight every aspect of our dining experience fell in to place perfectly as we remembered. Most ingredients are locally sourced and exquisitely prepared. Thank you for a lovely delicious memorable evening! We love Harrison's. **Please support your local businesses ** Stay safe and healthy

Service was great, very classic New England straight forward and quick. The food was delicious with terrific drink pairings. The restaurant overall is small, so reservations should be made a few weeks in advanced. The restaurant stops taking reservations past 8:30 but we didn't feel rushed to leave despite being the last few diners in the restaurant.

Hats off to the chef, the food was amazing!! They were busy, but all of the staff were helpful, professional and friendly. I had the mushroom toast for appetizer and the rib eye for dinner... both were delicious & perfectly portioned. The steak was flavorful and cut like butter!! YUM! My husband had the chicken razorback and he said it was amazing and very satisfying! Our waitress, Anna was delightful... can't say enough ... and can't wait to come back.

Pretty good. Ambiance is nice, cozy. The high tables are too high and not deep enough, so it was uncomfortable all dinner to sit there. Food was good, a bit spendy for what it was. Salmon cooked perfectly. Ravioli was nice.

Food and service were great. Recommend if you are staying in the Stowe area. Restaurant atmosphere was also really quaint and cozy!

I had a wonderful, memorable meal at Harrison's around 2016 (steak au poivre -- I still remember it!), back in the day when you could walk in during foliage season and be seated immediately. Sadly, those days seem completely over. After being completely shut out the past 2 years, this year I made a reservation more than 2 months in advance, and was looking forward to another great and memorable meal. Unfortunately, it was not to be. In 2021, remembering that first steak, I ordered the NY Strip, and it was full of fat and absolutely inedible. The server agreed, and the kitchen switched it out for a different cut of steak, which was somewhat better, after a long wait. This time, I was excited to see filet mignon as a special. How can you mess up filet mignon? Unfortunately, after the first few bites, which were fine, I discovered that the entire center of the steak -- at least 25% of the whole thing -- was an uncuttable, inedible clump of gristle. I have never before seen the slightest hint of gristle in a filet mignon -- I didn't even know it was possible! I demonstrated to the server that it was impossible to cut the meat, and asked her to show it to the chef. She seems annoyed, and said "well, there's nothing we can do now". About 10 minutes and offered a comped dessert, which was at least something. However, I would have much appreciated it if the manager had come over and at least shown the slightest concern about the very poor quality of the filet. Given the two bad steak experiences in a row, I hope that the restaurant can find a better meat supplier, or leans on its current one to improve the quality. And, a show of concern by the manager would be at least the minimum I would expect under the circumstances.

First time and had a great experience. The menu selection is great. I had the special of shrimp & scallop in yellow curry with coconut jasmine rice and it was delicious. The ambiance was also just what I was looking for on a snowy day; nice and cozy with a charming aesthetic. Service was lovely. Can't wait to return.

Great food, great service, cozy place. The crab cakes and rainbow trout were outstanding The chicken piccata was perfectly cooked and tasted like chicken should taste

First things first, YOU NEED TO MAKE A RESERVATION. I made my reservation a month in advance and some times were already booked. Arrived at Harrison's last night on time for our reservation and were seated immediately. Our server was lovely. We ordered the crab cakes for an appetizer. They were DELICIOUS. Cooked perfectly and made with plenty of crab. I ordered the venison and my husband had the scallops. Venison was a perfect medium rare and seasoned beautifully. The scallops were cooked to perfection, and the gnocchi was like eating little clouds of pasta. During our stay in Vermont we tried many restaurants and this was by far our favorite. I look forward to dining here again during our next stay.

The last two times we've been in town we couldn't get a table here. This time I remembered to make a resy about a month in advance. So happy to enjoy a wonderful meal here. I had the pork and my husband had the trout. Each meal was absolutely delicious. But the true star was the carrot cake for dessert. Wow!!! What a showstopper! Hopefully will return one dat, it was great!

Over the top in every way. The chicken piccata and the mussles are our favorites. There's a reason it's difficult to get a table- pure excellence.

Great food and very cozy atmosphere. We enjoyed the Parmesan mushroom toast. Super flavorful. I had the ahi poke bowl which was also very flavorful and decent portion. My husband had the Razorback Chicken. He loved his as well. Our server was very efficient and pleasant. This was our favorite place in Stowe by far. Make sure to get that reservation.

Ok, so we walked in without a reservation taking a chance. The outside hostess was not overly friendly but suggested we try the inside because the patio was booked. The inside hostess was wonderfully accommodating and got us a seat within 5 mins. My initial reaction is the ambiance isn't great. I felt like I was hanging out in someone's basement bar. The booth we were put into had a strange backrest no cushioning and the seat part made you feel like you were going to slide off. It was incredibly uncomfortable, maybe this was a strategy to turn tables over quickly?!? The food was mostly on point. We started with oysters which were delicious, caprese salad and a mushroom read thingy with honey (wee asked to add crumbled blue cheese wig I had was great). Now the difficult part... I ordered a NY strip au poivre, medium rare. When the steak arrived I had to holdback an uncomfortable laugh because I was shocked at its size. It looked like a steak you would buy at a discount warehouse, barely 1/2" thick. The chef was able to make a sliver of the inside pink-ish, but there was only so much he could do given what he had to work with. I should have said something but I wasn't interested in waiting for another entrée and I've seen the movie Waiting, no need for some fresh garlic powder. I personally don't think I would return the next time I'm in town.

Love this place. Ultimate date night. Don't forget to make reservations! Food is fantastic.

Locally owned, dedicated family -owned. Food is great, and the best bar seat in town. Blue Cheese Martini worth the trip. Just go-

Had dinner here last week. Food: 5/5 We started with a house salad, which was very fresh and crisp. For entrees, we had the chicken piccata and grilled rib eye. Both were hearty and flavorful, with decent portions. We also got the peanut butter pie for dessert, which was a treat. Lastly, the bread to start is fantastic. Service: 5/5 Waiter was very attentive and informative. Food arrived hot and in a timely manner. Vibe: 5/5 Very cozy & dark interior, perfect for winter. We sat at the table looking at the fireplace, which was lovely.

We loved Harrison's! We got this adorable little table near the fireplace. The service was great. The bread came out warm and was delicious. Dipped it in the calamari sauce (fresh) and very good. Got the lobster Mac and filet for dinner. Finished the night with a chocolate pb pie. Would recommend all of it.

Stunning. Time tested. One of the only places in town left that still feels like Stowe 10 years ago...

First of all we didn't know what to expect walking in you have to enter around back of a building and then go through two doors and down stairs. We were greeted with the most delicious smell as we walked down into the cozy dining room. Perfect in every way. Cozy. Inviting. Food was amazing. Recommend the mussels. The crab cakes and the filet. Everything was delicious. The service. The hostess and the manager were all super friendly. I cannot recommend this place enough. If you are in Stowe and want and intimate cozy dinner with 5 star food and service you need to go here!

Beautiful restaurant in town to visit for a delicious bite to eat! We visited Stowe, VT this past weekend and had a great time! The downtown is small but very cute with a decent amount to do. We stopped into Harrison's for a quick app and cocktail. The restaurant is very beautiful with a rustic feel to it and the menu had a great selection of apps/ entrees. I had ordered the oysters which were very good - we got a dozen at about $3.50 a piece which we thought were reasonable. The oysters were delicious and I really enjoyed the sauce that came with it in addition to your typical cocktail sauce. I also ordered an espresso martini which I thought was refreshing and well made. I wish we were able to spend more time at Harrison's but overall, we had a great first visit.

Every time I go to a place, it's amazing. The service is excellent and the food is delicious. Bottom line a top two place to go to when you're in Stowe .

Cozy restaurant, well-appointed and comfortable. I couldn't get a reservation and called to see if they took walk-ins or if the menu was served at bar. The young woman who answered on Saturday night could not have been friendlier, and encouraged us to come down, explaining it's first come-first served but there was space. Arrived and sure enough, able to secure a high-top in the bar. Waiter was friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. SUPER attentive especially given a bar area is sometimes more hectic for a server I think? Food was AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh my gosh the food was SO GREAT!! CRAB CAKES: flavorful, fresh & tender. SALADS: Caesar Salad & House Salads - both were good. DEFINITELY fresh greens. SALMON & QUINOA & BUTTERNUT SQUASH: Cooked to perfection, excellent balance of flavors. Great portion size - filling. I would have liked a little more of the butternut squash as a "sauce" for the salmon. TUNA POKE BOWL: Good - but my husband would not get again - it was SERVED COLD and while he expected the poke to be cold he expected it with a hot rice so it wasn't what he wanted on a cold winter night. We didn't send it back or say anything, but flagging it for readers here. PROFITEROLES: Good. This restaurant should be in top few choices if you come to Stowe.

Intimate evenings by the fire or at the bar....this is your evening dining choice!! The dirty martini on the rocks will set you straight...dealers choice on the vodka and enjoy!

My first pick for a dinner date in Stowe. The restaurant is uper cozy and the food is delicious.

We sat inside and had a great dining experience. The menu was varied as I had the lobster roll and my friend had the chicken piccata. Both were prepared flawlessly and were delicious! This restaurant is situated right in town. The host and wait staff were very helpful and congenial. Will definitely put this on my "must dine" list when I make my way up to Stowe again.

Main dinning room located downstairs in a cozy warm ambiance. Nice full size bar. Very friendly and professional staff. Small menu smartly put together with expertly prepared dishes. Highly recommended. One of our favorite restaurants while up here VT. A must visit when in the area.

Walking into Harrison's Restaurant & Bar I cross-paths with an older man sporting a pearly white mustache. He reminded me of an older Burt Lancaster as he told me to "go with the scallops". I did not go with the scallops, but I truly wish I had. Yes, Harrison's is a staple on Stowe's Main Street. Yes, it's a great place to watch families stroll up and down amongst bookstores, hotel fronts, old-timey gift shops and churches. Yes, Harrison's boasts a fabulous wine selection and the key lime pie is a great way to end a perfect summer day. I highly recommend Harrison's. I got the steak, but I would go with the scallops next time. The swordfish was amazing and paired well with the wine.