The Copper Grouse

This restaurant is top tier. Absolutely breathtaking views of the green mountain state. We go to the hotel Kimpton Taconic annually and this restaurant is attached. We splurge every year for breakfast at this restaurant and the food is always delicious and the staff is always super friendly even when we get new employees every time. We also bring along our 2 dogs Maple and Oakley for the ride to Vermont. Each year we progressively add new touches to our family. In 2025, we went with our 2 children it was a fantastic adventure filled with excitement and laughter. We love Vermont and we love this restaurant. Make your reservation today! 💚⛰️

Our night out at Copper Grouse was amazing. We were greeted with a “happy anniversary” and the service was wonderful. We split the Brussels sprouts and salmon tartare for apps and they were so delicious. I got the seared chicken and my boyfriend got the fried halibut, both of which served with local mixed veggies. The food had great flavor and the portions were the perfect level so we felt full but not overly stuffed. We’re both visiting from out of state but would make the trip back to this area to try Copper Grouse again.

We had an outstanding dinner and drinks. Service was excellent and the atmosphere is good for date nights or family meals.

We had an absolutely wonderful meal, but what truly made the experience exceptional was Patrick, the bartender who also served us. His kindness, attentiveness, and all-around good vibes made the evening feel so special and relaxed. He went above and beyond without ever being overbearing, perfect balance of professional and personable. You can tel” he genuinely cares about creating a great experience for his guests. Thank you Patrick for making our night so memorable and fun!

Ambiance and service was great. However the fat in the NY Strip needed to be rendered off before serving. Hunks of fat in it. Plus never cut the steak in half before serving. More Parmesan cheese on Caesar salad otherwise fabulous!!!

Has a nice lunch at the Copper Grouse a couple days earlier and made reservations for dinner. Atmosphere is very nice and comfortable. Service by Jonathan was perfect. He was attentive but allowed us to enjoy drinks, appetizers, dinners and desserts at our own pace! A must in Manchester

We enjoyed the restaurant very much during our stay at the hotel (10x this summer). We especially liked the outdoor patio, but the restaurant inside is very nice as well. The kitchen incorporates local, fresh ingredients in their dishes. Everyone working in the restaurant is very welcoming and ensures a great dining experience. I found a review focusing on one of the servers named Molly 2 weeks ago very disturbing. I do not question anyone’s right to post a negative review - I am sorry for anyone who does not have a great dining experience for any reason. However the review doesn’t correspond with our experience with the same server. We had the pleasure of having Molly as our server probably 8 times this summer. We experienced her as a very knowledgeable (great wine pairing recommendations and patiently answering menu questions), kind and friendly server/person who went out of her way to make our dining experience the most pleasant possible.. Whenever an issue had to be addressed, not due to her fault, she never hesitated to find a solution for it. But even if someone didn’t feel they received the appropriate professional service to be expected from someone (again, we did not have the same experience with this server at all), this review was out of proportion, personally insulting and on a very low level.

Food has definitely gotten better since the new chef joined the team. The cucumber soup was delicious along with the eggplant appetizer. Entrees were nice as well. Our server was lovely.

While staying at the Taconic, we enjoyed breakfast 2 mornings and had one dinner at the Copper Grouse. So this review will cover all! If the weather permits, sit on their beautiful front porch with views of the Green Mountains. All of our servers were exceptional. Extremely polite and friendly. Regarding the breakfasts-the cucumber gazpacho was one of the most refreshing, delightful soups I have ever had! It's such a great blend with the sweetness of the apples combined with the saltiness of the celery and the refreshing taste of cucumbers. Absolutely loved this. We were bummed to hear it was not available the next day but we got to try the tomatoe gazpacho instead, which was almost as perfect as the cucumber. I loved that it didn't have an acidic taste that many gazpachos can take on. It was smooth and creamy. I had the duck confit hash which was phenomenal. My husband had the Croque Madam which was a huge portion. He wound up bringing half to our room to be eaten later. We also tried a side of their chicken and cheese. The next day, knowing how large the portions were, we went with eggs over spinach with a Bernaise sauce on top. Only to find out it also came with English muffins so we were pleasantly full again. For dinner my husband tried the salt & vinegar martini. He liked it but only enough for one drink and then switched over to a traditional martini. Kind of like eating salt and vinegar chips-you can't have too many. For dinner we started with the Vermont cheese board which I was surprised did not have more selections of cheeses. It seemed very basic in this charcuterie era that we are in right now. The only accompaniment was whole grain mustard. There was no 'wow' to the board. For entrees, my husband had an amazing pork chop with Brussel sprouts It was sooo good and so Vermont! I had the blackened sea bass with tomato and fennel broth. However, they brought me out the cod in the coconut broth by mistake. They told me I could enjoy the cod until they brought out my correct dish, which of course, i did! It was delicious and I was almost sad to see it go when my sea bass came out. But the sea bass was equally good although $10 more in price. For dessert we had a blueberry cobbler that was just ok-kind of dry. Overall we had a great experience at the Copper Grouse and will return if back in Manchester!

Oh. My. God. Our server was the nicest server ever and everything came out hot and fresh. I ordered a Wagyu Burger and it was the best burger I've ever had. Without a doubt. The restaurant itself is nice and cozy and I absolutely love it. We ended with a coffee-infused crème brûlée and it was a perfect ending to the night.

Staying at the TACONIC Hotel and had breakfast here. Huge portions -- French toast with berries and whipped cream for my partner and yogurt with berries and granola for me. Could barely eat half of it and took the rest for the next day's breakfast. Polite waiter, beautiful seating on the porch, and great breakfast food.

Seriously nice place with great service and great food. I was slightly tempted to go four stars just because the place is really quite highly priced for Vermont, but the Manchester area is all basically like that and at least the food is worth it in the end. The risotto was so much more filling than I expected and the chicken wings with the Grouse dry rub was an unexpected hit with the table. Worth it.

Returned to Manchester Center and of course returned to the Copper Grouse. It's amazing as usual. Chef Michael is doing some great things. We had the Spring menu featuring old favorites and some great seafood options. In a couple of weeks the Summer menu starts which is a big incentive to return soon. I'm addicted to wings they are big , fresh, moist and delicious. The fluke ceviche was outstanding ! The Cod was so good my is going to have it again tonight. I had a great monk fish special.

Service was great (Sunny) l. She told us about the butternut squash tartar - glad we ordered it! Very unique (and tasty)! We thought the wagu burgers were a bit overpriced ($30?). A large group came in and the noise instantly went up beyond reason (too bad they dont have a separate room for parties like that, 10 folks). We'll visit other eateries next time we are in town

After a day of leaf peeling my husband and I had dinner here. He ordered steak which he said was perfect and I had the autumn salad which was delicious. Will definitely revisit in the future. The host service was lacking...but our primary waitress was on point. The convenience being in the hotel made it perfect for our evening. Would only have been better had we been able to sit at the table next to the fireplace.

The restaurant interior was very well done and was a positive for the dining experience. I ordered the Wagyu Beef but was unimpressed given the high price. I have enjoyed a good filet much more than this. The other entrees were enjoyable and we were glad to have chosen the Copper Grouse. We were not in a hurry and dinner lasted two hours including our desserts.

We enjoyed the copper grouse for dinner on Tuesday night. Ordered the puffy chesse straws and squash appetizer. I had the risotto which was ok but not creamy at alll. Drinks were excellent especially the mocktails according to my friend.

This place was connected to the hotel, which made it super easy to eat at. The bartender is super friendly. Service is very quick. The Vardon salad was excellent. I asked for the crab risotto to be made spicy. Unfortunately, it wasn't. But the flavor profile was quite good, the burger was fabulous. Definitely worth a repeat. Not much choice on the menu and price point is a bit high.

Our server, Jonathan, was amazing. Great recommendations and delicious food. We ate on the outside deck and it was very comfortable.

Great bar. Great vibe. Fireplace is awesome. Always welcoming. Solid food. Bartenders are excellent. Aidan was super friendly and super knowledgeable. Highly recommended.

Excellent Italian Ciabatta sandwich, wings, and BLT + great service! We sat at the bar and the ratings on this place don't do it justice

Traveling through the area and meeting up with friends for dinner. Thanks to yelp, we stumbled upon this restaurant. I'm so glad we did. Our dining experience here was amazing. For starters we had the charcuterie board which comes with everything a beautiful smattering of cheeses, cut meats, artisanal crackers little pot of honey, dipping mustard, an assortment of pickled items. I ordered the PEI mussels - omg, the sauce was amazing, do get a basket of bread to dip into the sauce! The dish is perfect with a separate basket on the side for 2 pieces of toast. Luckily my friend taught me how to eat these mussels using the empty shell. The waitress recommended the soup of the day which was carrot soup, roasted brussel sprouts, and fried cauliflower. We ordered all of them and they were beautifully presented and delicious. We also ordered the mac n cheese, additional basket of gluten free bread, and for dessert, the maple creme brulee. The staff was wonderful and you get a bottle of water for the table. We had an amazing experience, if I'm passing through ever again, I will definitely dine here again.

Food was pretty good , my $ 31 burger was tasty. Service was awful , waitress mentioned she likes to take complete food order at one time , she didn't mention that appetizer , salad and main course would come out at same time , felt like we were getting bums rush , had a reservation . not an enjoyable experience

We ate here twice recently during our annual visit to Manchester VT. The food and ambiance were just excellent and we'd highly recommend this spot for innovative and local cuisine. We tried a variety of dishes over two meals from fish, beef to vegetarian and every option was delicious.

Service was pleasant, the food decent and the ambience fine. But what's with the small wine pours? When we asked if there was some kind of mistake, we were told that they were normal sized. Maybe just an unfortunate case of shrinkflation.

Leaving 1 star for the lack of accommodating menu. Not one vegan nor vegetarian option at this place. Called the restaurant to inquire then made complaint to the manager who seemed to lack any concern of making future accommodations to diversify the menu. Considering that most restaurants in this day and age manage to have menus that have at least one meal that is vegan friendly - especially for a restaurant that is located in a hotel it is truly disappointing. If a chef has any talent they should be able to come up with an option.

Better than average hotel restaurant fare for prices you would expect at a four star hotel. The roast chicken with gnocchi was cooked perfectly, with house made gnocchi in a delicious jus. Food temperature was perfect. My wife's crab risotto was delicious. Excellent beverages as well, utilizing local ingredients. Service was also great. Nice ambiance too.

Went for thanksgiving dinner, $95 a person for a three course pre fix menu. First course between beet salad, kale salad or butternut squash soup (soup was delicious). Second was either prime rib (tasty) w mashed potatoes (bland) demi glace and green beans (tasty) OR turkey (just meh) mashed potatoes/stuffing/carrots (all needed seasoning) and cranberry sauce (ok). Final was pecan pie or apple cobbler (which no one told us there were nuts in the crumble...could've been bad for someone if they had allergies) Not worth the price. Also, had 2 kids with us that had no other options (so, $95 per person for them too) Server was nice but slow. Took a while to get to us on multiple occasions Atmosphere was nice though and the hotel looked lovely.

Chef Dan killed it tonight with our plant based meal. He literally went foraging with his son that morning. This establishments reads the reservation comments which is where we notated our plant-based diet). Copper Grouse has really made a special effort for us this past year. We have dined here since they opened years ago and staff has always graciously accommodated our vegan diets. I do feel like they have stepped up their game by working together as a team and wowing customers. This cozy spot is located inside the Kimpton Taconic hotel and has ample parking. You definitely want to make a reservation. The bar is well curated and has many local beers, wines, and spirits. The food is fresh and plentiful. There truly is something for everyone. We will be back again and again.

My husband and I shared a lovely dinner - we had the duck with parsnip purée (perfect dish) and the butcher special Wagyu steak & potatoes (locally sourced). (Side note, ordering an $80 entree must be the norm at this restaurant since the chef showered the table next to us with attention & desserts and didn't once look in our direction to ask us how our dinner was...we were the ones who ordered the $80 dinner). The host & server (Jess) were leaps & bounds amazing. They have one (hightop) table in a quiet corner, which accommodates guests with dogs (make a reservation to secure it). Pleasant atmosphere with nice lightening, non intrusive background music & friendly customers.

We went for drinks and sat at the bar. We were immediately greeted by a young, but very friendly bartender. We mentioned we were new to the area and were wondering what VT local beers/ciders to try. He wasted no time and began talking to us enthusiastically about the beers and ciders that he liked. He helped us choose some and we were not disappointed. This guy was exactly what a good bartender is about. He was friendly and fun. We ended up chatting the whole night with him and it felt like talking to a friend. A great first impression. We decided to put him cocktail making to the test as we ordered a Mo hedo (name of the cocktail) and their signature drink (had bourbon among other ingredients). He did not disappoint. You could tell he knew his craft. We also decided to try the sticky toffee cake and it was sublime. Perfectly done. After all that, we decided to go back the next night for some more food and to hangout. We sat at the bar again and the same bartender was there. We chatted with him and the other bartender and had just as good of a time the night before. We tried some new beers. All amazing local stuff. We also tried the Mac and cheese which seemed to be a speciality. After tasting it, it definitely was. Perfectly done with local VT cheese. We also had the Tabbouleh which was made with locally sourced food. It was refreshing and delicious. We got the sticky toffee pudding again and loved it just as much. Overall, a great experience with great and friendly service.

Good drinks and a nice place to stop after eating down the road. Nice friendly environment and Sunny was great at the bar! Thank you for a nice visit!

We went for breakfast one morning, and it was totally fine. The bacon and cheddar omelette was pretty good if not a little dense, but the hash browns were solid. Coffee was alright to. The service was just so-so. The restaurant was only about 25% full yet everything took a long time. Also seed a little pricey for what it was.

Recently visited for brunch. My husbands dish of duck confit hash was quite special, nicely seasoned, well presented with perfectly poached egg and rich Hollandaise. I have taken off one star though for my dish of Croque Madame. It was not as hot as I'd have liked, and the use of sourdough bread made the sandwich tough, it was actually hard to cut through (as it is a knife-&-fork type dish), I think the topping of Mornay sauce was over-broiled. My Bloody Mary had a strong unaccustomed flavor of garlic, not my personal preference because it stood out a bit too much. The service was very good, ambience very very nice. I'll try a different dish next time.

Fantastic lunch experience! What they call rocket salad (add shrimp) made me happy. The BLT can feed a family! Consider upgrading the fries with truffle although the standard is perfect already. My friends ordered dry rub and spicy wings. I tried and was impressed despite my dislike of chicken. The place is really well managed.

December 9 2023 I experienced the worst breakfast of my life. I ordered the Eggs Florentine on the brunch menu. It came with two poached eggs on English muffins. One of the eggs was rockhard. The other was way undercooked, and what I would call snotty. The English muffin under the undercooked egg was burnt. I had a side of pork sausage, and when it arrived, it was incredibly dry. The other patrons I was dining with questioned if it was chorizo, I said I will ask. The waitress who was amazingly friendly and kind told me it was the pork sausage. I told her it was very dry. She immediately told me she would take it off the bill. I also had coffee which tasted very good, but the coffee cups they use cooled the coffee down very quickly and my coffee was always too cold. This was my friend's 40th birthday, and we were very disappointed for a place that was supposed to be so high class. I will say that the restaurant staff and surroundings made it a wonderful place to hang out and catch up and visit for this celebration.

Food was excellent. Cozy by the fireplace. Surprised they close between lunch and dinner.

What an utter disappointment!!! Website looked good, the person on the phone sounded professional. Even the actual space looked nice. But the food? Wow. How can you charge 30$ for a small steak sandwich where the meat is 40% fat and gristle and has zero flavor? Mac and cheese that is clumpy. Kids menu chicken fingers was disgusting processed chicken which my daughter spat out(and so did I after trying some). I've eaten in worse hotel restaurants. But this is not more than an overpriced 2 star eatery.

Perfect service and perfectly executed dishes ! From service to ambiance- absolutely wonderful! We ordered swordfish and scallops- delicious!

Came for date night which was a bust then met up with some friends for birthday sips. Bartender is awesome, drinks were on point. New French chef? My Duck à l'Orange was flavorless and boring. The vibe was right sans waitress folklore rhetoric. $238 later...disappointment. I'll return for libations only.

My husband and I stayed in the Taconic for a mini anniversary getaway, and The Cooper Grouse became our "end the evening" spot, not just for the convenience of it being in our hotel, but also for the amazing cocktail menu. The vibe and decor of The Copper Grouse matches that of the Taconic - warm, inviting, with plenty of nooks and places to sit. We had our eyes on the highly coveted couch in front of the fireplace each night of our stay, because it was coziness vibes like none other. The cocktail and wine menu is vast, and if you're staying on the hotel, you can grab a glass and take it back to your room or somewhere on the property to enjoy, which is a nice touch and benefit, especially if the bar is crowded. As far as drinks go - I had a few glasses of rose, that was delicious, and then moved on to cocktails once I discovered the Death in the Afternoon (absinthe and Prosecco). I didn't see the green fairy, but did get drunk enough that I took a picture of our receipt, as if I was on a work trip and needed to catalog my expenses. On our last night in Manchester, we secured that coveted fireplace spot, so I was about holding that spot down... and consuming three absinthe/Prosecco cocktails. Seriously though, if you're a licorice fan, get the cocktail - it's absolutely delicious. My husband stayed tried and true to the Old Fashioned, which was made beautifully (and the Old Fashioned consumption prompted him to order the pretzel bites, which are cooked in duck fat - he was in absolute bliss). We also hit The Copper Grouse for brunch before hiking to Lye Brook Falls. It was a great decision, and we fueled up on coffees, then I had the Carrot Ginger juice with avocado toast (without the poached egg), and my husband ordered the breakfast plate (two eggs any style, choice of meat and toast, and breakfast potatoes). The food was great and came out quickly, and the service was also awesome. All in all, having an awesome in-hotel restaurant/bar is always an added bonus to either start or end a day. And until we return to Manchester, I will be dreaming of Death in the Afternoon (insert emoji with heart eyes).

Great food, atmosphere and service. Sunny was very nice. Had the mushroom pasta. Delicious. Would definitely go back.

We are staying at the equinox but took an early evening stroll into town. Ended up sitting at the bar and had a very enjoyable evening. The food was fantastic! Local craft beer on tap, and the food was savory. After dinner we enjoyed a nightcap by the fire and enjoyed a puzzle and the company of others. Lovely atmosphere! Shout out the Adam the mixologist!

The Copper Grouse is a bar and restaurant nestled in the Taconic Hotel. It's on 7a in the Manchester, VT. It's a great location. I love the outdoor seating and wonderful food and drink.

While on our Vermont President's week vacation, I made reservations through OpenTable for this spot on a Wednesday evening for a party of 5. Was a bit nervous due to some shaky reviews, but thankfully, all my fears were put to rest very, very quickly upon arrival. This restaurant is inside the very nice and dog friendly Taconic Hotel. We weren't guests of the hotel, but rather had rented a house a block away. It was so cool walking up to the front entrance of the hotel and seeing that awesome firepit all lit up. After my kids petted a few dogs that we're hanging out in the beautiful hotel lobby / fireplace area, we checked in with the front desk and let them know we had a reservation. We did have to fill out some contact tracing information, but so what...rules are rules and it's no big deal. We got seated at a large high top table in the middle left of the restaurant. The table was nice & spacious for our group. Shortly thereafter, our server, John came up and introduced himself. John was a great server. He's one of those types of servers who knows pretty much everything about the restaurant, the food, etc, and provides a plethora of recommendations, and can almost finish your sentences when placing an order. He was a superb server and his service was well above average. In terms of the food, everything we ordered was delicious. I went crazy and go the Vermont Waygu Burger with bacon. It certainly ranked up there with one of the best burgers I've ever had. The rest of my family had no complaints with their meals. My sister got the salmon, which she thoroughly enjoyed. My wife got the Copper Grouse Burger, and while hers was delicious, my Waygu burger blew it away!! My kids got some things off the kids menu and they were delicious as well. They also have the famous Heady Topper beer here, so I enjoyed a couple of those with dinner. The manager came over and checked on us to make sure we were being well taken care of and that the food was as expected. I like that. For dessert my kids got the delicious chocolate chip cookies. We also go the chocolate trifle, which was awesome. So in my book, terrific service paired with delicious food translates to a wonderful dining experience. A great time was had by all. Yes, it was expensive, but you know that going in. Highly recommended. A big thanks to the Copper Grouse, their management, and especially our server, John.

I was staying at the Kimpton Taconic and popped in to see if the Copper Grouse was able to accommodate my dietary restriction. The hostess was so nice and friendly and went back to talk to the kitchen staff. I could hear their entire conversation and the manager and kitchen were incredibly rude and dismissive. It's totally fine if a restaurant can't accommodate, I was politely asking in advance, during a slow time at the restaurant. Again, the hostess was so friendly and polite, but after hearing how the manager and kitchen reacted to me asking if the pasta could be made without meat and dairy, I just avoided their restaurant throughout my entire stay. I'm glad I did. I went to the Silver Fork and the Reluctant Panther and had amazing meals there instead.

This hotel restaurant has some very tasty dishes. The pork shank is very good (& large!). The kale salad is also quite nice, refreshing with just the right amount of cheese & dressing. Adding shrimp to it was perfection. The salmon came a little crisp on the outside but somewhat sushi-like in the center, but it was good nonetheless. We do recommend the beat salad, which we sampled (not pictured). The environment was dress casual and somewhere between family friendly and cottage romantic. All in all, a great experience.

Had a great meal here recently. The truffle fries are addictive. You won't be able to stop eating them! My mushroom pasta was also very good. Service is very friendly and attentive. Would highly recommend if you're in the Manchester Vermont area

Excellent ambiance. Aidan- awesome bartender. Jennifer- best waitress ever. Sara- amazing manager, even delivered us cookies and ice cream late night after they closed! The Mac and cheese was next level. Espresso martinis after dinner by the fire pit? Book it and don't look back. A picky New Yorker, John

This was my 3rd/4th time at copper grouse and while the food is always excellent and the atmosphere is lovely, we were disappointed with our service. Now I get during covid things could be slower or off but it was beyond that. I decided on 3/5 stars bc our other experiences were good here. If this was my only experience it would have been 1 or 2/5. My mom ordered tea and her hot water was forgotten, not a big deal but when she remembered to bring it she said "I hope this is still hot" then walked away. It was not still hot and so my mom was left there with no drink. She decided to just switch to coffee to make things easier but it was awhile before the waitress came back. The waitress didn't write anything down which is fine except there were a lot of mistakes. My mom asked for Canadian bacon and got regular bacon; she asked for no whipped cream on her French toast and it came with it (bothers her stomach otherwise she would have taken it off and we had a long car drive ahead of us); toast for one of our friends was forgotten; my sister's omelet didn't come with what she asked for so she had it remade and it still was incorrect. Lastly, and the waitress wouldn't have known this but my dad passed away a few months ago and this was a trip to get away for all of us with the kids and a family friend. She kept referring to our family friend as "dad" which again isn't a big deal but he wasn't our dad and it was a bit odd to assume that. And again no way for her to know that but just a little odd to be saying that as well. In the end, nothing was taken off our bill. In fact she showed us the bill then said oh I forgot to add the drinks on, so she went back and added them. Just a bit disappointed in the experience and the end to our weekend.

I was seated next to a large party even though there were many empty tables. I asked to move - my waitress said no. The group was rudely standing over me and one put his ass into my drink glass because he was oblivious. I asked my waitress to move and she said no... when she came back I couldn't even hear her talk so I just got up to leave. She quickly found me a table. I ordered an appetizer and two small plates. They brought the soup and before I had taken the 2nd bite, they delivered the other two dishes. There was no room on the table. It was laughable. The manager never came to my table even though I asked to speak to him. The food was average. The drink was also average. I ate at the Reluctant Panther the night before and the meals could not have been more different... I'd suggest choosing another of the many great restaurants in town.

Everything from the service to the food was stellar! Molly, our server, was personable, provided great recommendations and was so appropriately attentive. The cauliflower appetizer was incredible. The 3 of us couldn't decide on an entree because they all came so highly recommended. We picked the brick chicken, the scallops and the venison- and shared! It was heaven! The scallops had a vanilla parsnip sauce that was spectacular. The venison had a blueberry sauce and the brick chicken was full of spices and so juicy and perfect. We will definitely be back for more!!!!!! This is a must- go- to choice if you are in Manchester!

Fantastic food, fantastic service, fantastic atmosphere! We stayed at the Kimpton Taconic for two nights and we loved this so much we had meals here three times!

If you travel to Manchester, VT, make sure to dine here! The new Michelin star chef from Paris is highly skilled and he prepared dishes for us that made our visit to The Copper Grouse so memorable that we will be back for more! Our server was very delightful and the specialty cocktails were so refreshing!

Fantastic food, amazing wait staff. Eat the Brussels Sprouts! Amazingly delicious!!!

In the Taconic Inn in the quaint-ish non outlet mall part of Manchester Vermont you'll find The Copper Grouse a white table cloth restaurant that served up a great evening despite the mandated covid theater restrictions. The fire pit on the side of the hotel was occupied with people enjoying the evening when we arrived and was a great entree to the place. Through the hotel lobby you'll find TCG. Fewer tables, masks until we "sat" at our high top where smaller patrons are taller sitting than standing, etc etc. But rules are rules. The hippies that run the state seem to have morphed into Prep School headmasters. Ok enough grousing back to the Grouse. We made reservations and were seated immediately along what usually would be bar space. The dining area is very pretty with a large fireplace and the inn meets upscale hunting lodge decor tastefully presented. Our server was attentive if stretched a bit thin despite the room being 1/2 full and drinks were a good pour but should be for what they get for drinks. Oddly enough for a cocktail atmosphere there were no blue cheese olives for my martini?!. Ok it ain't Manhattan. We ordered the charcuterie board to start that was excellent if a bit light on bread. And the roasted pepper ap was awesome. For our mains the Al H crew had the Pork chop with polenta (Me), Butternut squash ravioli that my sister HH said was great and Teen H splashed out for the swordfish to very positive reviews. After dinner we split 2 bread puddings that were like slabs...huge and great. Benedictine and a coffee and it was off to food coma land. Manchester is a tourist town and your supposed to leave your money there. So check out this stylish mountain gem. It's well worth the price. The Copper Grouse......go!

The drinks were great. However I was quite disappointed in the service and the balance of the menu. The charcuterie board was a joke and grossly overpriced as was the bread basket. The entrees were OK, but took a little over an hour to get them on a not overly busy night. For a $230 bill for a family of four, the value was just not there.