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The Publyk House, Bennington, VT

The Publyk House

4.6 (118)
$31 to $50
Comfort Food
782 Harwood Hill Rd, Bennington, VT 05201

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Offering traditional New England hospitality… warm & inviting ambiance, casual tavern dining, fireside dining tables, decks with great mountain views, bountiful salad bar, ideal banquet facilities…

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Comfort Food, Steakhouse, American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Frank Stone
  • Private party facilities
    Our backroom is available for functions and parties.
  • Neighborhood
    Bennington
  • Cross street
    67A
  • Parking details
    Three sectioned parking lot up to sixty cars.
  • Entertainment
    Monday - 40 cent Wings - All night! Wednesday - Team Trivia - 7-9pm Thursday - Acoustic Music - 6-8pm Friday - Open Mic Night - 9pm-12am Saturday - Karaoke - 9pm-12am
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 118 people are saying

The Publyk House reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Vermont

    Great for brunch

  • Vermont

    Good for groups

  • Vermont

    Neighborhood gem

  • Vermont

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Vermont

    Great for scenic views

  • Vermont

    Good for special occasions

  • Southern Vermont

    Best Ambiance

  • Southern Vermont

    Good for groups

  • Southern Vermont

    Neighborhood gem

  • Southern Vermont

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Southern Vermont

    Great for scenic views

  • Southern Vermont

    Good for special occasions

  • Southern Vermont

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Publyk House offers "fantastic" food and a "wonderful" salad bar, set against beautiful views in Bennington. Guests appreciate the "excellent service" and varied menu options, including prime rib and pasta dishes. While some note occasional service hiccups, the "rustic and relaxing" atmosphere makes it a beloved local choice.

118 Reviews
  1. Carol

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely location for special occasion. Wine is a little pricey but service and food was top notch.

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  2. Tammy

    Vermont1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great meal and atmosphere. Friendly staff from the hosts to those preparing the food and the wait staff. We are regulars and attend most of their celebrations brunches. The Clarks from NY

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  3. TAMI

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fresh salad bar, great food and wonderful service. It is set in a beautiful part of Bennington with great views.

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  4. Karen

    Vermont1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We had the prime rib and ordered med rare. It was overcooked and cold. The vegetables looked like a clump of garbage. A half glass of wine - $12.00? Your prices are too high for the quality of the food. Calamari appetizers was cold too and the coating was heavy and oily. Your salad bar was the best. I am a local, been coming to the restaurant for over forty years and it use to be a nice place to go, love eating on the deck, but now, I doubt I’ll be back

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  5. Francesca

    Vermont1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    It was very loud and crowded it was a Saturday night but early
    The Publyk HouseResponded on April 9, 2025
    Hello Francesca, Thank you for your 3-star review and for eating at The Publyk House. We're pleased to have you dine at our restaurant, though it's clear we have areas to improve. We're committed to excellence and would greatly value any further feedback you could provide. Ensuring your complete satisfaction is important to us, and we hope to have the opportunity to demonstrate this in the future.

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  6. Cashelle

    Vermont1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As a local Vermonter the publyk house never dissappoints! atmosphere, ease of reservations and excellent menu selections. My always "go to" is the twin filet medallions & endless salad bar. I brought a coworker who is new to the area to dinner knowing this was the best restaurant to visit.
    The Publyk HouseResponded on April 9, 2025
    We’ve passed your wonderful review onto our team, Cashelle. Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review about your dining experience. Our guest’s feedback guides our business and helps us keep improving the service we provide. We look forward to delivering another excellent experience to you next time you visit one of our properties. Thanks for choosing to dine with us!

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  7. Leanne

    Washington DC18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food with an actual salad bar. A throwback to years ago & we all lived it. A nice meal for each of the 5 of us - we all got something different. From steak to eggplant parm, turkey dinner, wild mushroom ravioli & salmon. All were good. Our server was fun, pleasant & engaging.
    The Publyk HouseResponded on April 9, 2025
    Dear Leanne, Thank you for your 4-star review and for choosing The Publyk House. We’re glad to hear that you're happy with your dinner. We constantly strive to improve, so any additional feedback you can provide would be greatly appreciated. We're looking forward to serving you again!

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  8. charlene

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service great- view can’t be beat! Always fantastic!!!! Will be back!!!
    The Publyk HouseResponded on March 26, 2025
    Hi Charlene, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5-star review. We're so glad to hear that you were satisfied with our food and service. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality service, and your feedback is a great encouragement to us. We look forward to serving you again! This review keeps things simple and shows your true appreciation for the positive feedback.

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  9. Kim

    Vermont2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, beautiful views, wonderful salad bar, good food. Carrot cake was excellent!
    The Publyk HouseResponded on March 26, 2025
    Dear Kim, Thank you for your 4-star review and for choosing The Publyk House. We’re glad to hear that you're happy with your dinner. We constantly strive to improve, so any additional feedback you can provide would be greatly appreciated. We're looking forward to serving you again! This sets the stage for your willingness to hear more about how you could make this a 5-star experience. Even if you don't hear back from this particular guest again, potential guests your interaction and your interest in getting even better.

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  10. Wayne

    Vermont4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always love our trips to the Publyk House. Still wish they had more options for non-alcoholic and non-soda beverages. Upgrade their lemonade with strawberry puree would be a welcome addition.
    The Publyk HouseResponded on March 26, 2025
    Dear Wayne, Thank you for your 4-star review and for choosing The Publyk House. We’re glad to hear that you're happy with your dinner. We constantly strive to improve, so any additional feedback you can provide would be greatly appreciated. We're looking forward to serving you again! Thank you for bringing the non-soda beverages to our attention! This sets the stage for your willingness to hear more about how you could make this a 5-star experience. Even if you don't hear back from this particular guest again, potential guests your interaction and your interest in getting even better.

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The Publyk House is rated 4.6 stars by 118 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 10 times today
Google Map for The Publyk House

782 Harwood Hill Rd, Bennington, VT 05201

Additional information

  • Cross street
    67A
  • Neighborhood
    Bennington
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Comfort Food, Steakhouse, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Three sectioned parking lot up to sixty cars.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Frank Stone
  • Entertainment
    Monday - 40 cent Wings - All night! Wednesday - Team Trivia - 7-9pm Thursday - Acoustic Music - 6-8pm Friday - Open Mic Night - 9pm-12am Saturday - Karaoke - 9pm-12am
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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