Ana M.
Yelp
**this review is ONLY about the distillery ("still on the mountain")**
I had done some online research about killington's best apres eats, and I was seeing some really positive things about still on the mountain.
So, I was quite excited to lead my Dad to this spot that I had picked for us for a weekday dinner. Turns out, I was a bit embarrassed by the whole experience -- my recommendation didn't pull through.
Firstly, I chatted them on Facebook to see what was happening in terms of Covid protocols. They promptly messaged me back with reassurances; boasting a new air filtering system of theirs.
When we arrived to their indoor space, we were placed a very questionable 6 feet from a group of rowdy guys, and an even more questionable 12 feet from the next rowdy crowd (I know the types of diners are out of their control). My dad said, "if we get covid on this trip, we'll know who to blame!" (He meant me, given I picked the restaurant). Still on the mountain did a fine job managing Covid, but I just found it funny that they were so confident in their safety measures. I think you can only have this attitude if you have outdoor dining.
Now for the food. We got the chicken wings, which were WAY too salty for me. Salt was almost the main seasoning ingredient? They were simply not enjoyable, but I think my dad liked them. The crispy Brussel sprout plate was a redeeming factor; it was a great dish.
I ordered the Mac n cheese as an entree. It was solid, just not special. I feel as though it could've used a bit more flavor (I know -- I feel like Goldilocks here), but that might just be the nature of Vermont cheddar.
In sum, I think all these good reviews I was seeing were talking about the drinks (makes sense -- it's a distillery), which I did not indulge in.
It's a nice vibe overall -- they have some fun games (think corn toss) a floor above the main seating area and even some gondolas you can dine in for an added price. I'd want to give it a second chance maybe when the weather gets warmer.
Additionally, the service was a bit slow and they even accidentally added a dish onto our check which we almost failed to catch.