Oliver's at Howland House

Oliver’s at Howland House near Woodstock, NY, is an absolute gem! The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, making it the perfect spot for a relaxing meal. The food is simply delicious—every dish is thoughtfully prepared with fresh, high-quality ingredients and bursting with flavor. Ask about their special dessert! The setting is beautiful, blending rustic charm with elegance, and you can tell every detail has been carefully curated to create a warm and memorable dining experience. Whether you’re a local or just passing through, Oliver’s is a must-visit. We can’t wait to go back and enjoy this incredible spot again!

We popped in to Oliver’s in need of quick wifi access and came back the same night for dinner. What a wonderful discovery! The food was absolutely delicious - as fans of the Great British Baking Show, we were highly impressed with the pastry in the hand pies, and the fillings were so tasty as well. The grilled cheese was so satisfying and the chicken pot pie was the perfect amount of savory comfort. Possibly even better than the food were the staff - cannot emphasize how welcoming, friendly, kind and attentive they are. It was an all around really great experience and we will definitely be back.

Oliver's was excellent! On Wednesday they had their pop-up menu. We ordered kale salad with sliced fruit, gyoza, and ramen (pictured). Food and service was great. We also got takeout another night and had hand pies (amazing), autumn salad, and fingerling potatoes. Again, everything was delicious. The bar and restaurant were clean and cozy. Can't say much more. Go and find out for yourself

All I have to say is WHOA - this was an incredible, surprising meal. To begin we had the fingerling potatoes, which were super crispy and nicely seasoned. Next we had the Mushroom Mafalde and Chicken Pot Pie. The mafalde pasta was al dente, as it should be, with a creamy & delectable mushroom sauce. The chicken pot pie (mislabeled on the menu as Turkey) was not a traditional pot pie; it was a bolognese, which sounded so-so, and was actually fantastic. The espresso martinis were the best I’ve ever had - bar none. Overall menu options were quite good. I found service to be lacking, but the ambiance and food easily makes up for that small shortcoming. Strongly recommended!

Oliver’s is a new restaurant in an old renovated hotel building that kept a whole lot of its charm on the outside and inside too. The floors look to be the original! They have just opened and they are still working on renovating the main dining room from what I could see when I looked in the windows afterwards. Service was friendly and effective for such a small crew - host, bartender, 1 bus boy, and some in the kitchen. All the tables were numbered and you have to order at the bar. I presume this is either temporary or a solution for the bar seating area of the soon to be full restaurant. I admit, I would have liked full service but I have to give them wiggle room for just opening up very recently. The food was pretty dang good, and we had the fresh cavatelli, chicken pot pie and the lamb banger (not pictured). The food portions were reasonable and not oversized at all - we admit to have probably wanted one more banger as it only came with one to begin with for the $23 price tag but then it probably would have been even more expensive as they do make them in house as well. Overall, a charming experience and felt good to support a local restaurant. The vibes were immaculate and 10 out of 5 if I could! Excellent drink menu, excellent wine menu, and really great spot for a date in my opinion! I would probably go back in 2-3 months as they work everything out, keep up the great work!!

The Graham & Co team recommended this place for dinner and I'm so glad I went! Great beer, wine, and liquor selection. Friendly, upbeat staff. I got the Crispy Fingerling Potatoes (needs more aioli) for a starter and the Housemade Mafalde Pasta as a main (pictured). Lovely back patio with a firepit and a nice front patio (faces the parking lot) to enjoy an evening out. Cant' wait to come back! Thanks!

We had the greatest meal, cocktails, and service at Oliver’s this past weekend. It was so good on Friday night, that we also went back Saturday night. Order the hand pies, winter salad, Tunisian Lamb Stew, and focaccia and your taste buds will be delighted. Don’t forget to get a chocolate spoon, or two, or three for dessert, the best bite of both evenings! The ambience was simply perfection, attached to a 10 room inn, with great staff, and competitive pricing. Simply put, go to Oliver’s for a great evening!

While not one to typically leave a review, Oliver’s abundantly deserves it. Without question the best meal we’ve had in the area, with fantastic cocktails and a lovely ambiance to boot. Strong shout out for the chicken pot pie and steak and kidney pie. No knock, to be sure, on some of the great other eateries in the area (we know it’s hard sledding bridging the sleepy workweeks and dreary seasons as a business owner…especially off the comparatively bustling main drag on Tinker Street / Mill Hill), but the place is standout and certain to become a regular haunt.