The Restaurant at Burdick's

My family and I were very excited to try Burdick's given the multiple recommendations I received. However, we were super disappointed with the service and vibe. I am never one to write a review, but our experience was so horrendous! We made reservations about 4 days before. When we arrived, we were not greeted at the front and then instructed to wait about 10 minutes so they could set up the table. Keep in mind the restaurant was not super busy, so there was no reason for this not to be prepared ahead of time. We were also the only colored family in the restaurant and felt like we were treated as such. We were told to ask about specials by the host, only to find out everything was sold out, this information could have been conveyed to the host. Our waitress came to our table only once for our initial order and every other time she came to the table was due to us calling her over. Meanwhile, it seemed like other tables had no issues in getting service. No steak knives were provided, even though two people ordered steaks. No refills for water unless we asked. Wrong order of fries were sent to the table. About 20 minutes wait to get our beers, which we ordered immediately. No mussel bowl was given to place shells in, even though we asked the person setting down plates, which ended up being very messy. If the food was out of this world fantastic, MAYBE some of these could have been ignored, but the food was ehh alright at best.

Our family of four loved everything! We appreciate the staff changing and updating our reservation due to the snow storm. The food and drinks were absolutely delicious and amazing! Both of our daughters enjoyed their mocktails. The oysters were just perfect and everything was seasoned just right! Such a wonderful family meal together. Thank you so much!

A little culinary gem located in the picturesque New Hampshire town of Walpole, next to Burdicks Chocolates. The food was very good and service friendly and professional. We had the bone morrow and poached pear with goat cheese as an appetizer. Both were fantastic. For lunch we had roast chicken, Branzino, and hanger steak. They don’t have any truly adventurous menu offerings, but what they do make they execute masterfully. For dessert we hopped next door for some take out cakes that were phenomenal. Well worth a visit and if you are in the area don’t miss stopping here.

Came in to sit at the bar. Got DENIED with an empty bar on a Saturday night!!! Excuse was in that they just got sat 3 tables and they have to serve drinks to all those guests and won’t be able to take care of us. I run a restaurant and if you were that short staffed you can limit that tables inside…but you can unfortunately NEVER say no to people sitting at and empty bar! Even after I explained I understand your situation and fell for you, but we won’t need any attention, he literally was so nervous about us suiting I finally said forget we will leave and he said thank you!!! That’s crazy to me!!! Worst customer service ever!!!!! I don’t live here but I would never return and my fiends that live here will never come back.

4.5 stars. Burdick's has long been our favorite for special occasions, but some things were off at a recent holiday dinner. Service was attentive but slow, understaffed for a Saturday night. Oysters, onion soup, and desserts were outstanding, but mains were just okay. My oven roasted chicken, atop mashed potatoes and covered with potato strings, was tasty but a bit silly, like KFC on steroids. There was overall a lack of vegetables and color. Note on cost: a glance at the menu reveals that the per-person price of a meal with a glass of wine is in the $30‐50 range, $50-100 with appetizers and dessert.

One of my top 5 all time favorite restaurants. Only complaint is I have to choose from several favorite dishes and it's never easy. The burger is the BEST BURGER EVER and lemme tell you, I'm a burger snob. Ken's Salad is a classic and the salmon is always perfectly cooked. The quiche Lorraine feels like eating a hug. Salad always flawlessly dressed. The blue cheese dirty martinis and aperol spritz are top tier. Love the French onion soup on a chilly fall day. Obsessed with the fries. Seriously. It's all so good. I love to sit inside and outside and we've never had a bad waiter. Can't wait to go back.

April 2023: we are back for another excellent meal: lobster bisque and broiled octopus. Octopus looked spectacular, but the flavor was somewhat bland. The bisque was very good. There are outdoor tables. Very pleasant and great food. The service is excellent. June 2022: another outstanding dinner on burdick's out door patio. Smoked muscle's soup was incredible. Scallops were very good with interesting and complex sides. NH oysters were very good as well. September 2021:outside dining setup is lovely, a very pleasant experience. The muscles were good. Steak frite was good, although slightly overcooked for medium rare, it came as medium. The duck rugout flavor was goid, but the amount of duck was disappointing. There were only four micro pieces (the size of my thumb knuckle) of duck. This was probably the least memorable meal of the large number of dinners we had here. May 2021: they added a lovely tent with six tables in addition to the tables under the overhang. Good option for safe outdoor dining. This is the best food I had in over a year. Just as good as before the pandemic. 2019: Consistently good food, attentive service. Update 2018: again, wonderful experience. The chef has been here for 13 years, and we 've been coming here for about 10.

So..... To start, my wife ordered me the Bistro Burger. Which comes with caramelized onions, lettuce, tomato, onion and bacon. None of these things came on the 20 dollar burger. It would have been okay and not the end of the world if I could actually eat the burger itself. It wasn't just undercooked, it was completely raw. I don't want to get food poisoning from not eating food that's cooked properly. Secondly, My daughter's chicken tenders were kind of just haphazardly tossed into the box along with some juicy pickles which created quite the soupy concoction in the by the time I got home. Needless to say they went to the dog. My wife ordered the Nashville Hot buttermilk chicken sandwich. Upon further inspection, it may or may not be chicken. It somewhat resembles old pork. The bottom bun was soaked in hot sauce so she couldn't eat the sandwich. So for the grand total of $77 we received a meal that was both inedible and borders on questionable food safety. If you want a burger just go down the road to The Hungry Diner. Very disappointed and very hungry thanks to The Restaurant at BurDicks.

Fantastic hospitality and service . food was exceptional.the atmosphere was amazing. I had the steak and it was well prepared and bursting with flavor . thanks again for this wonderful experience

I returned to Burdick's to attend the October fest celebration. Food was better than the regular menu but still left me wanting better. We started with Potato Pancakes which were crispy on the edges but greasy in the middle..sisters shared sauerbraten and Chicken Livers which they enjoyed.. I had the wurst plate which was eff. Chef's problem was the dishes was served in a large bowls with all side items buried around and under which made it one big mash of food. Won't see us again til they update the existing menu

My family and I were very excited to try Burdick's given the multiple recommendations I received. However, we were super disappointed with the service and vibe. I am never one to write a review, but our experience was so horrendous! We made reservations about 4 days before. When we arrived, we were not greeted at the front and then instructed to wait about 10 minutes so they could set up the table. Keep in mind the restaurant was not super busy, so there was no reason for this not to be prepared ahead of time. We were also the only colored family in the restaurant and felt like we were treated as such. We were told to ask about specials by the host, only to find out everything was sold out, this information could have been conveyed to the host. Our waitress came to our table only once for our initial order and every other time she came to the table was due to us calling her over. Meanwhile, it seemed like other tables had no issues in getting service. No steak knives were provided, even though two people ordered steaks. No refills for water unless we asked. About 20 minutes wait to get our beers, which we ordered immediately. No mussel bowl was given to place shells in, even though we asked the person setting down plates, which ended up being very messy. If the food was out of this world fantastic, MAYBE some of these could have been ignored, but the food was ehh alright at best.

We made it back for a dinner and we were not disappointed. The food here is really divine. I had a splendid piece of salmon with some exquisite horseradish garnish. A tasty and fresh blue cheese salad with beets and walnuts. My co diners had the burger and the steak dishes. Everything was perfect, fresh and tasty. We then all saved room for some wonderful desserts. I would definitely recommend this spot. Reservations seem to be necessary though we made ours the same day. The inside is so charming - being there at Christmas it was extra lovely with some beautiful accents for Christmas.

If you are a person of color or care about any, avoid this unbelievably racist establishment. Manager (blonde hair) did absolutely everything from sudden stock checks to picking lint off her face to avoid acknowledging people of color. (And never did!) Bartender was the same. I will say it was clear that not all employees were onboard with the racism but I wish I could rewind time and not give this place a single cent.

I ordered a chicken salad. It came with a giant bowl which was filled mostly with potato chips. There were three leaves of lettuce and one chicken buried deep... deep under the mountain of nasty fried chips. All of that for only $29! Not to mention this place could use some dusting, the chandelier was blowing STRINGS of dust in the wind over our food and I watched a piece drift off and land next to my food. Could've been into my food if I wasn't paying attention. Also, there was zero music so I could hear every conversation around me, which was awkward if I wanted to laugh or tell a story I didn't want a stranger to hear. There were also three separate kinds of lights blasting rays through my retinas. They have wall lights, chandeliers, and fairy lights, none of which make sense together, none of them match each other, AND THEY DONT ALL NEED TO BE ON AT THE SAME TIME... DIM THE LIGHTS. Also, one of the waitresses was wearing Jesus sandals with no socks which are definitely not safe for a kitchen. For those who don't know, you will definitely slip unless you get special non slip kitchen shoes which are an OSHA requirement! You could also drop hot oil or water on your open toes.

Stop reading this review and call and make a reservation. This place requires reservation to eat there! Tables fill up quickly even on a regular Sunday afternoon. The restaurant closes at 2pm on Sundays. I can't describe the amazing flavors and textures you get from the dishes here. You have to come here and try it for yourself. We ordered off the brunch menu and everything was spot on. Chicken in the Steamed Bao was so tender! This one was off the dim sum menu. The eggs Benedict on bread was perfectly cooked. Salmon and avocado salad very fresh and tasty. The oysters on the half shell with the vinegar sauce, so fresh. Personally loved the lentil soup or soup of the day. If I am ever in Vermont, I for sure will make a point to eat here again.

The food at Burdick's, as well as the staff, is always very good. However, let it be known that they have recently simplified the menu. The food is still great, just less to choose from. My only complaint, and I have heard this from a number of other people, is that Burdick's has got to offer more than one vegetarian entree. Yes, they have salads, and they can be made completely vegetarian, but we all know that's not the same thing. I hope management wakes up and realizes they are losing business because one or more in a party are vegetarian and they have tired of having but one vegetarian option over the past 10 or 15 years. C'mon, it's not hard. And for the record, I am an omnivore but feel compelled to pass along the feedback of those I know and dine with who are vegetarian and no longer wish to go to Burdick's.

Overall, a great restaurant where it would be least expected, a small town. It is a destination for unpretentious find dining. We drove an hour. Our fourth time, however, we were disappointed with our entrees. My mother's fish and chips was over-fried and rubbery. My tuna steak sandwich on challah was poorly done, soggy bread and sloppy. My wife's salmon salad was uninspiring. The strawberry-rhubarb ice scream just OK......the texture was wrong and it tasted like bland rhubarb and barely strawberry. Restaurants have life cycles and are only as good as the staff they retain. We have had awesome meals here in the past. For the price of a meal at this expensive restaurant, I do think they need to up their game again.

Burdick's is still a fine restaurant with delicious food, friendly servers and a style that at once, somehow, successfully combines a casual atmosphere with the feel of fine dining. Pretty nifty, huh? To be truthful, though, we dined there last week outdoors under their nice tent, so everything was definitely on the casual side. And so was our order -- cauliflower soup, a salad and a chicken sandwich. We loved all the dishes but the sop was especially piquant and so pleasingly flavored. Our waitress was a gem, and we enjoyed some conversation with our neighboring diners. Burdick's is on the pricey side, even for lunch. And bear in mind that you need a reservation for every meal. It's the best food in this area and well worth a visit.

Solid Restaurant in an unexpected location. We have family that live nearby so whenever we come to visit we usually end up having lunch at the restaurant at burdick and it never disappoints. We are there before thanksgiving and the sea bass special on a pepper sauce was excellent. The gnocchi with sausage was another winner as was the potato crusted salmon and the onion soup starter was a big hit with everyone. Great place to have a nice meal in a semi casual environment that knows how to prepare a solid entree. Well done Ken B well done....

The food was very good, and we sat outside to enjoy a wonderful summer evening, but the service outside was slow. Not as attentive as it might have been indoors.

We hadn't visited Burdick's for quite a long time but we're invited to dine with friends bearing a gift certificate. As with most restaurants the prices had gone up dramatically but we were hopeful that everything would be delicious and cooked to perfection. One of us ordered the half a chicken that appeared on a large bed of mashed potatoes with a few leeks tucked underneath at all. The whole thing was just kind of beige and brown. Would have been nice to see something of a vegetable accompanying all this beige. Sadly, the chicken dry and overcooked, ditto for the dinner salad with chicken breast. The only decently cooked entree to arrive at the table were the lamb chops , hence the two stars . Overcooked and overpriced we won't be back.

A little culinary gem located in the picturesque New Hampshire town of Walpole, next to Burdicks Chocolates. The food was very good and service friendly and professional. We had the bone morrow and poached pear with goat cheese as an appetizer. Both were fantastic. For lunch we had roast chicken, Branzino, and hanger steak. They don't have any truly adventurous menu offerings, but what they do make they execute masterfully. For dessert we hopped next door for some take out cakes that were phenomenal. Well worth a visit and if you are in the area don't miss stopping here.

Beautiful little restaurant in a charming New Hampshire town. The food was mixed. We started with a tomato and black bean soup, which was really tasty. My friend had the vegetarian special, which was a sautéed mix of seasonal veggies. A little plain, but she said it was good. My aunt had the fried catfish and chips. Frankly, the batter was flavorless. Not sure if it was missing salt, or what, it it just wasn't good. The fries, however, were outstanding! Thin and perfectly crispy. I had the quiche Lorraine with a small green salad on the side. It was good, but be warned, very, very rich. The service was overall good, except that if the waitress had checked in on us after the meals were delivered, we could have asked for salt and pepper, and then the fish might have been better. But she didn't. But it was good enough that I'd definitely go back.

Something has happened with the marvelous menu in this much loved Destination Restaurant ~ traditionally our favorite but as of late perhaps Covid closure ended with something less than used to arrive on our table there. Hope that gets remedied as we r now checking the few other alternatives within an hour drive Fine wait staff

Still awesome! A great local spot with friendly service. Had lunch and really enjoyed it.

This place. Where to begin? Perhaps best to preface with -- I'm a lifelong foodie from Manhattan, NY who enjoys a good hole in the wall diner or tiny family owned ethnic restaurant, fine dinning where they magically appear and pull your chair out for you and fold your napkin when you get up to use the restroom, and the smaller gem of a neighborhood place with an exceptional chef that feels like home and draws people from all over the city. The Restaurant at Burdick's is none of these. Rather, it is an overly high priced ($21 for an exceedingly ungenerous and mediocre Caesar salad) place that has you pack up your own leftovers at the table. But that is in keeping with a general cold vibe and we're doing you a favor attitude conveyed by our server, who seemed to also be their hostess. It shouldn't take you nearly 10 minutes to return and tell me that the wine I ordered isn't available. Especially at 5:15 pm when you're not yet full. Then when I look uncertain about the alternative option and you say, I can let you taste -- well that word "let" says it all. You bring me a taste, then take it away to fill up the glass -- what? No, you should leave it for me to sip while you either bring me a full glass, or walk over with the bottle and fill the glass. Let's see, there are bread plates on the table with butter knives in tow, but no bread offered. Is the table setting just for show? Then, after 20 min when we ask for bread, she responds with, I can get you bread. If you're that inept (other tables had bread) best not to pair it with attitude. Just sayin'. To my non-meat eating request that the brussel sprouts be prepared without lardons, she returns from the kitchen with, we'll do that for you. Where's the sense that you're happy to accommodate me? When your entrees are $29-$39, there is a standard of service that's expected. That standard includes a sense that you're happy to accommodate me. The 3 tiny pieces of chocolate that come with the check are paired with, the chocolates are on the house. Literally, she said that! Wait, what?! What restaurant of such a pretense to be high end makes a point of telling you you're getting something for free? I guess that sums up the feel of the place, pretense. The message was repeatedly one of, we are doing you a favor. Not gracious. Not warm. If the front of the house makes the experience unpleasant, it matters little what you do in the kitchen. On to the kitchen. We already covered the salad. The rest of the food was tasty, but nothing was special. Really not as good as they seem to be aiming for. The mussels were good, but the balance of wine to butter was really off, could barely taste a trace of the wine. Why with toasted bread and not frites? If you offer bistro fare, go classic. The chicken my daughter was served was also tasty, but inedibly dry in spots (my husband and she agreed on this). The accompanying potatoes were good. My husband ordered the cod. It too was good. But the accompanying broccolini was seriously undercooked. Oh, and on the menu it says that the accompanying green is broccoli rabe. Where did that error originate - a chef who doesn't know the difference (doubtful), or management that assumes that the patrons won't know the difference (arrogant of them) and therefore the server need not alert us to the substitution? In sum, if this place could get it together with what's happening in the front of the house, the food (though not special and high priced) would be worth a visit. But -- save for the friendly, warm blonde woman with a nice sense of play who actually brought our food out to us -- the overall experience was unpleasant.

Nice environment with some positives--perhaps your money may vary--but that monetary price is very high, and there were far too many misses--all served at the painfully glacial pace of Ken Burns documentary--for most of our party of 8 not to ultimately leave disappointed. The appetizers were a mixed bag. Some shared a nice assortment of oysters. French onion soup was also quite good. On the down side, the butternut squash soup special was bland, and the roasted olive appetizer, while a clever idea, was way too one note, and needed a contrasting flavor or two. A friend and I both ordered the swordfish, which was incredibly dry, tasteless and overcooked. It was served on top of a bland, mushy lentil mixture, although topped with a nice slab of bacon. Another friend's pork special was unbelievably tiny and also overcooked. Not a lot of vegetarian options - both had to get omelette/quiche for dinner. Some highlights included the roasted chicken entree with delicious potatoes, as well as the lamb shank. They also feature very good wine options, and the draft beers, while only two on tap, were both excellent options, including a delightfully rare and surprising Founders KBS, which made for a perfect dessert for me! Non-alcoholic desserts were popular as well, as one would expect from an establishment with a chocolate shop attached. Still, the food left me unimpressed, the service impatient and the price for it all made me blanch. Maybe a place to stop for a drink and snack or a brunch, but the dinner was quite disappointing.

We just kind of stumbled across this gem while looking for somewhere decent to eat during a long drive and, for me, it really knocked it out of the park. Among other things, my kid has food allergies and they were super-accommodating and made it feel like no big deal. On top of that, she's got too much of a refined taste and, even with her restrictions, they hit all the right notes. As for me, I ordered the mackerel and it was absolutely delicious; the crisp on the skin was perfect and the seasoning was robust but not over the top. The chick pea and veggie accompaniment was also fantastic, with just the right balance of acid to make it bright and pleasant without taking anything away from the fish and. My partner's sole was also fantastic, but so much so that I didn't get to taste too much of it. The front of the house, again, was friendly and accommodating and didn't even mention how under-dressed we were for such a simple but elegant space (if I lived closer, this would definitely be on my list for a gorgeous date night spot). Thanks for the warm welcome and great food!

Always a great meal with cordial service. Had quiche and roast beef sandwich. Excellent and nice environment! Will return next time in VT. Recommend a reservation.

Such a great dinner! Love the new menu!!! They kept some of the old favorites ! Oysters always good! New favorites : Udon stir fry Niçoise salad Always love the drinks! Make a reservation!

Excellent! We decided to take a "Sunday Drive" to Walpole & have brunch at the restaurant. We hadn't been here since pre-Covid & it did not disappoint! We made a reservation & we're very happy to see that tables were spaced more than they had been prior to the pandemic. All of our food was delicious- I went with the burger, VT cheddar cheese & fries tossed in Parmesan & truffle oil! Yum! My partner went for the Lentil Soup, Corned Beef Hash & poached eggs. Everything was delicious! The hostess & our waitress, Brandy were wonderful as was our bartender. It's a drive for us (a little over an hour) from Weare but so worth it! Made a stop at Alyson's Orchards on their final day.

Wonderful experience, start to finish. A delightful Brunch experience. From the dozen Oysters on The Half Shell to the best house-made Corned Beef Hash with Poached Eggs. And don't forget to try the Burdick's Bloody Mary made with house-made horseradish infused vodka and house-made Bloody Mary mix. The blue cheese stuffed olives and pepper bacon make it extra special! Be sure to try the superb chocolate mousse for dessert! And I would be remiss if I did not mention the excellent service provided by our waiter, Jordan. Rarely have we encountered such a polite, well-mannered, attentive individual. Kudos to Burdick's for hiring such superb wait staff.

We not only returned, but we took a (modest) nearby motel so we could do so. Glorious. Their duck-liver mousse was divine and a huge scoop of it for a rich starter. Joe went on to the venison sausage, like just about everything, house-made and wonderful. I was sort of breaded out from the mousse so I had the lamb burger, sans bun. It was cooked more than I would have requested, but it made a sort of sense and was marvelous, a sort of de-constructed affair with a super-tasty olive tapenade. Finally, as is my wont, I let them choose my booze. It was the same, marvelous dry rose for both courses. Counter-intuitive (rose with lamb?) but on this warm day, it was just right. Kudos to the always great Susie at the bar, everybody in the kitchen, and welcome, Brandy: great job as a server. See you all in 2019.

It was nice - and the food was okay. Just not worth the crazy cost. I have had better food and atmosphere for less than what they charge for a meal. I would say I was disappointed but happy I went once so I know now.

We had trouble using the online reservation sysstem but when we arrived the maître d' was very accommodating and seated us with no problems for a wonderful Valentine's Day lunch. I started with the Finnan Hadde, a delightful fish chowder exquisitely prepared. This was followed Mussels & Spaghetti, very generous with the mussels, the pasta al dente, the cream sauce perfectly seasoned (I wanted to slurp it out off the bowl but there were too many people in the dining room ). I think it is the best European fine cuisine in NH. We passed on the dessert menu to checkout their dessert shop next door, we were not disappointed. Looking forward to returning for a full course dinner experience.

Ate outside for dinner. Four adults, two kids. Bread and butter delicious. Had the burrata appetizer and the bulgogi salad. Kids had fried chicken thighs and fries and the my husband has steak frites. Great tent set up and service. Has the leftover chicken for breakfast . Will return if in the area week ! ! !

Had a great experience here. Prime rib was huge and delicious. Prices were reasonable too.

It's more like 3.5. I loved the romantic ambiance. Beautiful restaurant, they display arts of the local artist. Having read many reviews of this restaurant, I expected dedicated French cuisine. The Skate wing ($25) was superb... rich butter flavor. The taste was very deep and delicate as I expected. The Salmon sauté ($25) with reverb compote was however, too burnt and bitter so I couldn't enjoy the dish, even the reverb comport gave a nice sweet&sourness to the salmon.

Another great meal. We drive over an hour to get here. Food and service are the best around. Had their Mocktails as I was driving. Yum. Have never had a bad meal or a bad time. They went above and beyond to keep us all safe from contagion. Still my favorite restaurant.

I used to love this place! Recently I heard they had a new chef so I went with my S.O to check it out. The service was okay, but the food was downright awful!! The chef doesn't know how to do basic cooking! And as baker, I was disgusted by the desserts! I had a citrus cheesecake that was lumpy and sticky. The crust was so thick and rock hard! Not to mention the overly sour lemon curd and citrus with no sweetness to be found. I am extremely upset with the change in chef and won't be going back!! $180 down the drain for an awful meal.

Oh my god! The food is to die for here. Been here 4 times and I love this place! I have not had a bad meal here ever. It's alittle pricy but worth it. Chocolate shop next door is out of this world as well.....

I've been coming to The Restaurant at Burdick's for many years and always enjoy sharing the Walpole experience and chocolate shop next door with guests. My in-laws were visiting this weekend and we drove over 1hr to get lunch take-out. I'd gotten takeout earlier this summer and had no reason to believe it would be an issue. Today, I went in around 2pm and asked to see a menu for takeout. The waitress informed me that they no longer offer takeout. I mentioned I had recently gotten takeout and she said that it had been a temporary COVID offering that no longer applied. I told her I had driven over an hour and asked if she could make an exception given I wasn't informed of their change in policy, and wouldn't have suspected a change given COVID had only gotten worse. She spoke to the manager, who shook his head and refused. The only option was to wait 35 minutes for a table on a crowded patio. My in-laws are older and didn't feel comfortable sitting so close to other people. I informed the waitress that we couldn't sit outside, and so we were forced to leave and drive the 1hr+ home hungry. It was embarrassing for me as I had talked up the place to my in-laws. I don't blame the waitresses I spoke to, who were just taking orders from the manager who wouldn't even explain the policy to us or apologize for the inconvenience.

This used to be a great restaurant by all standards: food, service, and ambiance. It was well worth the prices they charge. Sadly the food is the only thing left that is any good. On a recent visit the waitstaff was downright incompetent. The restaurant was about 1/3 full. We waited 25 minutes before our waitress appeared to take our drink order and then gave us attitude when we told her how long we waited. We ordered everything. 15 minutes later the appetizers show up. Still no drinks or bread. Drinks take another 5 minutes. Bread and entrees 10 minutes after that. I ordered what I thought was cold beet soup, but was served split pea soup...in July? My roasted chicken entree was amazing as usual. The manager was very apologetic and offered us dessert, but we just couldn't wait to get out of there.

Ok so for Burdicks tonight, a solid B rating. The appetizer we got was duck liver mousse with blueberry jam, pickled mustard seeds, cornichon on crostini. Excellent!! So amazingly delicious! The taste experience was like a Sunday afternoon roast chicken dinner... The flavor of the duck liver was not bitter and "livery" at all, it tasted of bacon and roast chicken. The texture of the smooth pate on top of the garlicky and crisp crostini was Perfecto! I have a couple of complaints. I ordered a Reisling to go with the duck liver and it came After the fact. Then when I ordered the main course, the scallops encrusted with mushrooms and breadcrumbs, I ordered a Chardonnay to accompany it. Again, it came after I was finished with the meal. Not good for pairing. My husband ordered the trout almadine and fingerling potatoes and I have to say, it was excellent!! Perfectly cooked, perfectly balanced. Unfortunately, I ordered the "special," the scallops encrusted in mushrooms and breadcrumbs, and while the scallops were perfectly cooked, the amount of "extra" piled on top (bready mushroom crumble, all starch no veggie) was quite unpleasant and definitely overkill. I actually complained to the server but wondering if that feedback even made it back to Chef... All in all I give the experience a solid "B." The food was mostly good, but definitely some dishes need improvement, and the timing of drinks and food for sure was "off." All in all though, it was a good night with my husband

Had another great meal here and Jessica, our server, was awesome!! Always enjoy a trip to Burdick's when I am back visiting my family. The homemade blueberry rosemary shortbread ice cream was absolutely amazing! And to our surprise, the chocolate, peanut and bacon ice cream recommended by our server Jessica, was sooooo good!

I really like this place. We ate here twice in a weekend with spouse and her family, dinner and brunch. We thoroughly enjoyed both meals and especially the Burdick people. My impression of Burdick's is that they are bringing classic French/ continental cuisine to rural New Hampshire, in a non-stuffy, country-elegant setting, and in an atmosphere of efficient yet friendly service. I think they've almost nailed it. The best part is the people: professional, efficient, charming, informal, yet highly trained and very competent. I had the opportunity to meet Wes, the chef, which was great. He is one of those chefs that seems to enjoy coming out of the kitchen and hanging out with customers, I don't see that a lot. The servers are charming. They clearly know what they are doing: food comes out on time, nobody is rushed, plates get cleared at the right time, they know the menu and the ingredients. In short, the servers add to an enjoyable dining experience. The setting is very comfortable, lots of wood, quirky wall hangings. Very comfortable and interesting. The only area (for me) that could be improved is the food itself. It's darn good, and the prices are not unreasonable. I just can't help but compare this to the good restaurants in major metropolitan areas (NYC, Boston, Philadelphia, DC). Although very good, the food here is not quite at the level of city restaurants. We've dined at SoLo in Londonderry VT, for example, which (in my opinion) serves food at the level of a city restaurant...but their prices are higher than Burdick's. So: 5's across the board for value, atmosphere, location, and service, and a lower score for food, for a 4 overall.

I was actually a little hesitant to come here because of the 3 1/2 star yelp rating, but it was actually great! We came on a Weds. night so there was no wait and the service was prompt. The inside is wonderful, romantic, French-inspired ambience with candles on the tables and white tablecloths. I was worried that the prices would be high with small portions, but I would go as far to say the portions were hearty. I LOVED the salad I got with added grilled chicken. I do wish the chicken had more flavor or seasoning - I ended up leaving some on my plate but ate every bit of the blue cheese chunks and greens. I just love that they list which farms they source their produce from and that they use local ingredients. Hint: You can order off the dessert menu, or you can pick something from their attached chocolatier shop and have it served as your dessert and added to your tab. I did think the hot chocolate and lattes were extremely expensive for the size but I will write a separate review for those and the chocolatier...

I don't know what happened to this restaurant that I used to frequent regularly, but my last meal there was an utter disappointment. From a bartender that couldn't mix a common/simple drink to food that bordered on inedible things have certainly gone far downhill at Burdick's. The waitress was competent enough but didn't make up for the other deficiencies in food. After spending sixteen hours on airplanes and in airports, I was famished. Starters consisted of oysters on the half shell and French onion soup. The oyster shells were average size but the oysters themselves were tiny, tiny. Weird. Soup was tasteless. My glass of water was as satisfying. For entree I had the lamb which I'd describe as 'grinder grade' shoe leather......but being starving, I ate it by cutting into tiny pieces. It was served on an unappealing mush of overcooked green peas. Yuck!I Someone or something has driven this once worthy restaurant straight into a wall. Two drinks, two appetizers, two entrees, no dessert....$190. including tip. We won't be returning.

I'm amazed that they don't have 5 stars. I live in Park City Utah and work at a 5 star resort property- this food was just about as good as it gets!! The seared tuna with sautéed bok Choy and a roasted red pepper remoulade - to die for! We started with the cheese plate and ended with an orange essence basil marscapone ice cream. Stunning! And the service was great as well!!

We were on Walpole in for a wedding and was in the mood for brunch and this place did not disappoint! Coffee was perfect, I had the egg Benedict and the eggs were farm fresh and made perfectly. My husband had the hash and eggs and it was a huge portion! We also had an order of their truffle and parmesan frites; they were delightful. The service was friendly and responsive! Would come back again and recommend it for anyone!

What a treat. It's a classic. Great menu, food, service, ambiance. Whenever I come from Ohio, I'll visit again!

It was our first restaurant meal since March and boy was it great! We had lunch on Sunday and we both had the lobster roll. I grew up on the coast so I was a little skeptical but really had a hankering for lobster. This was easily the most lobster on a roll I ever had. They use a nice fresh torpedo roll and just enough lettuce to line it. The lobster was fresh and tasty. I had the Czech Pilsner and it was very tasty. The staff couldn't have been nicer and there were plenty of them. We were on the lookout for a nice place to have lunch and just happened upon this place. What a pleasant surprise! Thanks for everything and we hope to be back when we are out that way.

Went for lunch. They offered, as a special, a lobster sandwich which we ordered. The chunky lobster meat was lightly dressed with a mayo dressing and was as tender as I have ever had. Layered on fresh bread and it was a steal at $18! The pommes frites (French fries) were fantastic as well. We also enjoyed the brisket sandwich with a horseradish/mayo dressing. If you are from Texas as I am, just know that Brisket in New England is not the smoked style we have in the south. It is a baked style and comes sliced within fresh rye bread. The clientele is well dressed and local, adding to the New England experience. We will come back for dinner soon as the menu is just chock full of great options and everything is local fresh!

We didn't have a full meal here, but we did treat ourselves to the hot chocolate and shared some french fries. The Parmesan fries were good and you can get it with their aioli if you ask. The hot chocolate is very rich and the small is more than enough to satisfy the craving! I like taking out of towners here when they come to visit because it's something different to do in the winter!

Enjoyed a lovely lunch here with my sweetheart on Valentines Day. Friendly service in an elegant space with festive decorations, and very good food. Nice restaurant for celebrating a special occasion.

What a bummer. Went with my husband to celebrate a new job and never got past the water and bread stage. Showed up an hour and some change before closing and got the distinct impression we weren't exactly welcome. Hostess finally decided to seat us outside, made us wait to set up a place, then disappeared after dropping off bread and water. We waited 20 minutes at the mercy of some awful mosquitoes and never having been greeted by our actual waitress before calling it quits. It's a shame, too. We were really excited to celebrate there. Dissapointing.

Stopped in for a late lunch on a Saturday. Over cooked but cold pomme frites. Repeatedly wondering where our server was... can't recommend.