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Jessica's at Swift House, Middlebury, VT

Jessica's at Swift House

4.8
4.8
681 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Jessica's Restaurant at Swift House Inn is located in Middlebury, Vermont, just two blocks from downtown Middlebury. Set in an 1814 stately home, surrounded by beautiful lawns and gardens, Jessica's casual atmosphere is the perfect place for a dinner for two, or a celebratory dinner for four to forty! Come experience Chef Rob Fenn's artistry for yourself!

Our Sommelier, David, can help you choose the right bottle of wine from the riches of our extensive cellar. We have won the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for our wine list every year since 2006 and as of 2019 we have been the recipients of the Best of Award of Excellence! There are fewer than 1400 restaurants world-wide which have won at this level!

Please note that when making a reservation online, we plan on seating your party in the dining room at that time. If you'd like to relax with a preprandial beverage in the bar or parlor, we invite you to arrive well before your reservation time.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 7 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Vegetarian

  • Hours of operation

    Weekday Dinner Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Weekend Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm

  • Phone number

    (802) 388-9925

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive chef

    Robert Fenn

  • Neighborhood

    Middlebury

  • Cross street

    Route 7

  • Parking details

    Free parking on site for up to 40 cars.

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 681 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Boston / New England

    Great for fine wines

  • Vermont

    Great for fine wines

  • Vermont

    Romantic

  • Vermont

    Good for special occasions

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  1. Vaughan

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outdoor seating was serene. Food was very tasty. Service was flawless.
  2. CarolineT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exquisite everything: from the service to the perfect flavor combinations of the meals, to the delightful atmosphere and attention to details from the flowers to the lighting and the drinks we could not have dreamed to a better way to celebrate a life time together. Thank you all for a truly memorable evening.
  3. BWare

    New England

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent as always. Good food, excellent service, lovely ambience
  4. LisaM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Jessica's at the Swift House is a gem in Addison County. The food, service, and wine/cocktail menu are exceptional. The environment is lovely. We sat for the first time in the library. It felt so intimate and unique. All dishes were perfectly executed and with artistic skill. Pate, crab cakes, osso buco, steak frites, halibut, pork belly, and more...all enjoyed thoroughly by our group. Oh, and the sticky toffee pudding and maple creme brulee capped it all off. Terrific hosts/owners, sommelier, chef, service across the board!
  5. NGMN

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    My dining companion’s entree was served lukewarm. Even though it was the “special,” it was bland, and the presentation was unappetizing. My scallop dish was also bland, the sauce adding no flavor whatsoever. Big disappointment. Given the obvious high culinary aims here (priced to match) the target is a complete miss.
  6. lavendernook

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I highly recommend Jessica's. The food is excellent, wine selection and knowledge of the sommelier is outstanding and the ambience is lovely. It is by far the best food in Middlebury.
  7. 2VTFoodies

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful Easter dinner at Jessica’s. Laura the mixologist made delicious cocktails. Our server was great and the food outstanding. Thank you for a perfect evening. Shawn and Frank
  8. JennyB

    New England

    13 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience4
    We really like this place but our server seemed poorly trained (didn't come back to check on us after food was delivered, forgot to send sommelier over). And our steaks were delivered cold although our sides etc. were hot so it was sort of an unpleasant contrast--also cold medium rare steak just doesn't taste that good.
  9. RomanG

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved everything from the decor to the food to the wine and to the service. A wonderful evening!
  10. MaryL

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    From the moment we walked in the door, we were welcomed and made comfortable. The food was outstanding as usual. Every time I visit Jessica's, I go home happy!
  11. CinseB

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Jessica’s food is consistently exquisite. It’s my go to place when family is visiting, and it’s also the place I go when I just want to have a special meal by myself with a book.
  12. Cris

    Orlando

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely and cozy ambiance, friendly and knowledgeable staff, great food, and amazing wine list and sommelier. Definitely would recommend for a memorable dinner.
  13. TimR

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food and outstanding service made for a memorable evening.
  14. RachelS

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the tartine, pate, scallops, and duck. Everything was outstanding! Loved the sommelier’s wine bottle suggestion. Excellent service. Truly a 5-star experience!
  15. MichaelH

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    Drinks were slow to come out and get refills. Steak was over cooked. Pate had a metal aftertaste. Ordered the halibut. Fish was excellent, but the fried beyond recognition Brussels sprouts took away from an otherwise healthy and tasty dish. The seasonal salad was very good.
  16. RMMidd

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful meal and wonderful service. Fantastic wine, and the best dessert menu in town!!
  17. Dave

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very tasty meal before an event at the Town Hall Theatre. Delicious, good service, easy parking and didn't break the bank. We'll be back.
  18. BonLiz

    Poconos

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A gem right here in the town we call home. Will certainly come back. Great wine recommendation from Dave who guided our choice with information and humor. The wine list was extensive and easy to navigate. Food was impressive. Another chef said that "Perfection is lots of simple things done right". The food was far from simple, but all of the elements were done well. The service was practical, and genuine. Our experience was great from the moment we were greeted at the door to when we walked out of it on our way home. Highly recommend.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    Jessica’s was pleasant. Ambiance very nice. Food was decent but overrated. My $26 vegetarian dish was something I could’ve made at home. My husbands duck was cold but tasty.
  20. StephanieW

    New England

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Excellent food and drinks. Very knowledgeable and personable host/sommelier. Server seemed a bit uncomfortable and reserved. Maybe just a bad day.
  21. localyokul

    Montreal

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We arrived early and enjoyed a drink in their wonderful little bar area. The bartender makes an awesome cosmo! Our table was delightful in front of the fireplace. The pate appetizer was delicious as was the swordfish that my husband had. My steak special was cooked to perfection and the desert was out of this world. Our only comment would be our waitress - it was extremely hard for us to hear her speak and when she brought our bread and appetizer she practical tossed it on the table. I had to ask for an additional plate after she took the bread plate away. The wine steward and other waitress filled our water glasses. Again, overall the place was wonderful, she just put a dim on an otherwise wonderful birthday celebration.
  22. Skypilot

    New York Area

    16 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience4
    Upon arrival at our reservation time, we waited approx 10 minutes to be seated. When we were finally seated by David, we realized he was the individual conversing with previously seated diners while we waited. The dining room was crowded and it took our server some time to take our drink order. I ordered the halibut and my wife ordered the steak frites, medium well. After another extended period, our server returned and asked again how my wife wanted the steak cooked. When the meals were served, my halibut was excellent, however, my wife's steak was charred black on the outside and definitely well done inside, no pink at all.. Since it was sliced , anyone paying attention could see this was not medium well. The server never returned to ask how the food tasted---no wonder. Most people like their steak rare to medium and that's fine. The chef needs to review his steak temperature guide and serve the customer's request. By the way, if you decide you would like more bread be prepared to pay for an extra “order”, which is not indicated anywhere on the menu. Not a first class experience.
  23. DebbieH

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Highly recommend Jessica’s ! Great food, service and environment. Looking forward to coming back soon !!!
  24. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic venue, service and food. Everything was top notch!
  25. HannaB

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A gem of a place! The mixologist crafted every one of their amazing cocktails and the chef put so much thought into each dish. DO NOT SKIP THE DESSERT!
  26. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Valentines Day!
  27. CareW

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Jessica's provided us with both the intimate setting and exquisite food that we hoped to experience for our Valentine's dinner. This is the best food in Middlebury, VT, if you are looking for unique flavors and perfect presentation.
  28. JohnS

    New England

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an amazing experience at Jessica’s. Everything was absolutely amazing; from the drinks and appetizers, to the meal and deserts. The ambience was perfect and waitress was tentative to our needs. I feel bad for not going there earlier when I first read about this place. It’s certain a place that should be on everyone’s “must go to list”. We will certainly be going back much more often. Make sure to get reservations well in advance if you plan on dining there.
  29. nancyp

    Jackson Hole

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience! The food and wine were delicious, and the service impeccable!
  30. platinumbeard

    Minneapolis

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was beautifully prepared and presented. The quality and flavor were outstanding.
  31. wearvino

    New England

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Jessica's is always a great dinner out. We're fortunate to have this fine dining and good service in our little town.
  32. WardB

    New England

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    our server was top notch, made the experience even better. Food was excellent too!
  33. Carrie

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    AMAZING service and incredible food. Will definitely be returning!
  34. Erin

    New England

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    We always enjoy Jessicas… food this time seemed over cooked, and over seasoned… not sure if it was an off night or if something has changed. We will be back. Love the location, atmosphere and service.
  35. localyokul

    Montreal

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful time and hope to come back soon!
  36. kathy

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    Vegetarians who want to dine here regularly might check on offerings-could be the same cauliflower steak choice-which is good but limited. Honestly, have not investigated how often V. choices change or how flexible the chef is in leaving meat out. (WOULD have loved the potatoes without the duck fat, for instance) If you like SWEET!!! you are in luck for desserts-next time I will try an espresso instead. Staff is fabulous !!!! as I suspect the chef is too. A pile of this chef's vegetables with potatoes would be heaven.
  37. Jennifer

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Wonderful place to share a great meal with friends. My friends enjoyed their non-vegetarian meals. I wish my vegetarian meals was less spicy. Frustrating that so many good restaurants feel the need to add too much spice in otherwise wonderful vegetarian meals.
  38. EleonoraM

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful New Year’s Eve! The food was delicious and the wine selection was impressive! The waiter was super nice. Everything was perfect! We will come back again!
  39. kfmidd83

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    New Years Eve dinner was fabulous. The cocktail menu is incredibly creative. The manager’s wine knowledge is outstanding. The quality of the food and portions are superb!
  40. OpenTable Diner

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding restaurant on all counts Very creative menu Items perfectly prepared Staff courteous and professional Warm congenial environment Highly recommended for “special occasions “ Expensive but worth it

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Jessica's at Swift House offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (802) 388-9925.

Jessica's at Swift House is rated 4.8 stars by 681 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Jessica's at Swift House

25 Stewart Lane, Middlebury, VT 05753

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Route 7

  • Neighborhood

    Middlebury

  • Hours of operation

    Weekday Dinner Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Weekend Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Vegetarian

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Free parking on site for up to 40 cars.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Robert Fenn

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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