The Publyk House

Name: The Publyk House
Address: 782 Harwood Hill Rd, Bennington, VT, United States, 05201
Telephone: (802) 442-7500
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (128)

$31 to $50

Comfort Food

782 Harwood Hill Rd, Bennington, VT 05201

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

Great for scenic views
Charming
Neighborhood gem

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
(802) 442-7500
Website
http://www.thepublykhouse.com/
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.

Location
782 Harwood Hill Rd, Bennington, VT 05201
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

Popular dishes

Pulled Pork Loaded Fries
Melted Cheddar Cheese, Bacon, Scallions, Jalapeño, Ranch Dressing
Artichoke & Spinach Dip
Served Warm with Crostini
Chicken Wings
Hot, Mild, Garlic Hot, BBQ or Garlic Parmesan with Celery &Blue Cheese
Warm Baked Brie
Blueberry Preserves, Crostini
Steamed Mussels
White Wine, Garlic, Tomato, Bacon, Chives, Cream & Crostini
Buttermilk Fried Calamari
Chipotle Aioli & Homemade Marinara
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
Zesty Cocktail Sauce, Lemon
Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes
Chipotle Aioli
House Smoked Brisket Sliders
Hawaiian Roll, Slaw & BBQ Sauce
Bacon Wrapped Scallops
Sweet Thai Chili Sauce

Soup & Salads

Endless Salad Bar
Extensive Buffet of Greens, Salads, Dressings & Toppings
Lemon Caesar Salad
Grated Parmesan, Fresh Lemon, Herbed Croutons, Lemon Caesar Dressing
Cobb Salad
House Smoked Turkey, Romaine, Boiled Egg, Smoked Bacon, Tomato, Red Onion, Blue Cheese & Balsamic Vinaigrette
Add To Any Salad: Grilled Chicken, Grilled Shrimp, Grilled Steak & Salmon
Corn Chowder$9.95
Lobster Bisque$9.95
Spinach Salad
Candied Pecans, Mandarins, Dried Cranberry, Maple Balsamic

Entrees

Classic Chicken Parmesan
House Made Marinara, Mozzarella, Fettuccine
Lobster Ravioli
Fresh Pasta, Leamon Cream Sauce
Broiled Sea Scallops
Light Bread Crumbs, Butter & Lemon
Hawaiian Chicken
Two Teriyaki Marinated & Grilled Breasts, Grilled Pineapple
Stone Kitchen Pasta
Fettuccine, Spinach, Mushrooms & Roasted Tomato in a Gorgonzola Cream Sauce
Blackened Salmon
Mango Salsa
Roast Turkey Dinner
Mashed Potatoes, Stuffing, Pan Gravy & Cranberry Sauce
Shrimp Scampi
Classic Shrimp Scampi Sauce over Linguine
Broiled Twin Lobster Tails
Fresh Lemon & Drawn Butter

Steaks

New York Strip
Prepared to Order
Top Sirloin 8 oz or 10 oz
Prepared To Order
Grilled Filet Medallions
Prepared To Order

Surf & Turf Combos

Steak & Lobster Tail
Grilled 8 oz Steak
Steak & Scampi
8 oz Sirloin
Steak & Broiled Sea Scallops
8 oz Sirloin
Steak & Crab Cake
8 oz Sirloin

House Smoked Meats

2 Meat Platter$27.95
Complete with Slaw, Pit Beans, Cornbread, Pickle & BBQ Sauce
3 Meat Platter$31.95
Complete with Slaw, Pit Beans, Cornbread, Pickle & BBQ Sauce
4 Meat Platter$35.95
Complete with Slaw, Pit Beans, Cornbread, Pickle & BBQ Sauce
5 Meat Platter
Complete with Slaw, Pit Beans, Cornbread, Pickles & BBQ Sauce

Tavern Favorites

Local Wagyu Beef Burger
Cabot Sharp Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato & Onion, French Fries Comes with the Salad Bar
House Made Black Bean Burger
Provolone, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion & French Fries
Pulled Pork Sandwich
House Smoked, Cole Slaw & French Fries
Classic Fish & Chips
Breaded Cod, French Fries & Cole Slaw
Lobster Mac & Cheese
Cavatappi Pasta, Fresh Mozzarella, Brie & Cheddar Cheese, Broiled Bread Crumb Topping with Lobster
Baked New England Cod
Vermont Cheddar, Butter, Seasoned Cracker Crumbs
Meatloaf
Mushroom Gravy, Vermont Cheddar & Mashed Potatoes

What 128 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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Vermont
Great for brunch
Vermont
Kid-friendly
Vermont
Good for groups
Vermont
Hot spot
Vermont
Neighborhood gem
Vermont
Great for outdoor dining
Vermont
Great for scenic views
Vermont
Most Booked
Southern Vermont
Great for brunch
Southern Vermont
Kid-friendly
Southern Vermont
Good for groups
Southern Vermont
Neighborhood gem
Southern Vermont
Great for outdoor dining
Southern Vermont
Good for special occasions
Southern Vermont
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Publyk House offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic food" and "wonderful service." Guests rave about the "fresh salad bar" and scenic views from the patio. The "smoked meats" and prime rib are highlights, though portion sizes vary. The rustic ambiance and "excellent" staff make it a charming choice for any occasion.

128 Reviews

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William
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Publyk House made our 50th wedding anniversary very special by honoring our request for a table near a window with a view. Our waitress and meals were exceptional! Thank you for "going over and above". Bill and Diane Slattery Milford, CT
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Greater Boston9 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We sat out on the patio-gorgeous view. The wine and drink menu awesome and lots of local VT beers. It is great to have the salad bar option and it was filled with super fresh items. Prime rib delicious, eggplant delicious, kids food abundant and fried platter overflowing! Service was prompt and friendly-going back again and again!
The Publyk HouseResponded on June 17, 2025
We really appreciate your glowing review! Our team takes pride in providing exceptional service, and your feedback means a lot to us.
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Jaye
New York City8 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The smoked meats are delicious! Good salad bar. Friendly efficient service. Would definitely go back!
The Publyk HouseResponded on June 17, 2025
•Thank you so much for your kind words, Jaye! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your dinner, especially the smoked meats. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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Heather
Greater Boston1 review
2.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The drinks were amazing. They were fun and tasted perfect. My husband got the prime rib and it was so thin and small, it looked like a child’s portion. We dine out frequently and he has had prime rib at other restaurants that were far better portion sizes for much less than $36.00. The value was no where near the quality of the food. I had the filet medallions and my 3 puces were a bigger portion than his. I enjoyed my meal. The vegetables were Aldente and the meat was cooked just as I ordered. Our waiter,Ryan, was wonderful. If you decide to dine here, I suggest you fill up on the salad bar first.
The Publyk HouseResponded on June 17, 2025
•Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We are working hard to improve on portions and appreciate your patience as we make the appropriate corrections.
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Tom VIP
Philadelphia County3 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 14, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Dinner was expensive and the food was nothing special. Something to be aware of - if you don't appear for your reservation or some members of your parry do not show up there is a charge of $15 per person who did not show. We had to provide a credit card number when we made the reservation. Also they have a nonsense rule about bread. They bake SMALL loaves. We had a party of six and received one loaf. When we asked for another they said there would be an upcharge, Had the six of us gotten three tables of two then we would have received three loaves. This comment may be petty but that policy definitely is considering our bill was $360.
The Publyk HouseResponded on June 17, 2025
Hello Tom, Thank you for your 2-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. We do not charge $15.00 per person who doesn't show for the reservation. The only time we do charge is when the whole party doesn't show or cancel.
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Betty
New York City44 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous restaurant. We ate dinner there three times on our recent trip to Bennington. Alyssa was excellent for the first two and her equally excellent colleague assisted us on the third evening. The food was delicious and abundant especially the salad bar. The restaurant is in a beautiful area with scenic views everywhere with their multiple windows. I have eaten at this restaurant in the distant past with my family when I was younger and the standards have been kept high all these years. The whole staff was kind and friendly which added to the experience. Will return again when in the area.
The Publyk HouseResponded on June 17, 2025
Thanks Betty for your great review of our restaurant. We’ve passed your kind words on to our team. Our team here at the Publyk House are passionate about providing all of our guests with outstanding experiences and they’ll be delighted to know they hit the mark with you. We hope that in the future we’ll be able to provide a similarly excellent experience. Please let us know if there are any areas we can improve upon in future, we value our guest’s feedback for helping us to keep improving our restaurant.
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Samantha
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was my first time coming to this restaurant.My overall experience was good. Everyone who works there was nothing but friendly and kind. The food was great especially the desserts. I'm looking forward to going back in the near future.
The Publyk HouseResponded on June 17, 2025
Thanks for the awesome review about your dinner at The Publyk House, Samantha. We’re so pleased to hear that our team executed so well during your dining experience, and that you’re enjoyed it so much! We’ve passed your kind words on to our product team. If there is anything else we can do, please let us know. We hope to see you at the Publyk House again soon.
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Timothy VIP
South Carolina2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Brought the family for the Mother’s Day buffet and everything was excellent, thank you for helping make the day special!
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Francesca
Vermont2 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
The service was poor. Our server seemed very overwhelmed. Apps came out on a timely basis but had to wait a while for our entree. I ordered my burger med rare and it came out well (no pink) . Server never came back to check until the other members of my party were almost done. For almost $30 I would expect it to be cooked correctly. Finally ran my credit card and didn’t give me a copy. My husband and I have come here since Covid and this was our worst experience. I was pretty bummed.
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Erick
Vermont1 review
5.0
Dined on May 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went there for my wife’s birthday! Atmosphere was perfect, salad bar and food is always good!
The Publyk HouseResponded on May 8, 2025
We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review, Erick. These are the stories that keep us so motivated to continue doing what we’re doing, and we’re so happy to hear that you had a great experience. Let us know if we can do anything else for you.
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FAQs

The Publyk House is rated 4.5 stars by 128 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

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

Website
http://www.thepublykhouse.com/
Phone number
(802) 442-7500
Private party facilities
Our backroom is available for functions and parties.

The Publyk House

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Spinach Salad

Wedge Salad

Cobb Salad

Appetizers

Pulled Pork Loaded Fries

Artichoke & Spinach Dip

Chicken Wings

Warm Baked Brie

Steamed Mussels

Buttermilk Fried Calamari

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail

Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes

House Smoked Brisket Sliders

Bacon Wrapped Scallops

Soup & Salads

Endless Salad Bar

Lemon Caesar Salad

Cobb Salad

Add To Any Salad: Grilled Chicken, Grilled Shrimp, Grilled Steak & Salmon

Corn Chowder$9.95

Lobster Bisque$9.95

Spinach Salad

Entrees

Classic Chicken Parmesan

Lobster Ravioli

Broiled Sea Scallops

Hawaiian Chicken

Stone Kitchen Pasta

Blackened Salmon

Roast Turkey Dinner

Shrimp Scampi

Broiled Twin Lobster Tails

Steaks

New York Strip

Top Sirloin 8 oz or 10 oz

Grilled Filet Medallions

Surf & Turf Combos

Steak & Lobster Tail

Steak & Scampi

Steak & Broiled Sea Scallops

Steak & Crab Cake

House Smoked Meats

2 Meat Platter$27.95

3 Meat Platter$31.95

4 Meat Platter$35.95

5 Meat Platter

Tavern Favorites

Local Wagyu Beef Burger

House Made Black Bean Burger

Pulled Pork Sandwich

Classic Fish & Chips

Lobster Mac & Cheese

Baked New England Cod

Meatloaf

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

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