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The Publyk House, Bennington, VT

The Publyk House

4.5
4.5
84 Reviews
$31 to $50
Comfort Food

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2 people
19:30
Booked 7 times today
  • Charming
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
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 17:00–21:00 Sun 16:00–20:00
  • 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
  • Area
    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

Menu

Appetizers

  • 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

                    • Hand Breaded Clam Strips

                      Cocktail & Tartar Sauce

                      • Bacon Wrapped Scallops

                        Sweet Thai Chili Sauce

                        • Jalapeño Corn Fritters

                          Ranch Dip

                          Soup & Salads

                          • Wedege Salad

                            Iceberg, Bacon, Red Onion, Tomato, Blue Cheese

                            • 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 ChowderUS$9.95

                                      • Lobster BisqueUS$9.95

                                        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

                                                        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 PlatterUS$27.95

                                                                        Complete with Slaw, Pit Beans, Cornbread, Pickle & BBQ Sauce

                                                                        • 3 Meat PlatterUS$31.95

                                                                          Complete with Slaw, Pit Beans, Cornbread, Pickle & BBQ Sauce

                                                                          • 4 Meat PlatterUS$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

                                                                                            Last updated: 2 August 2024

                                                                                            What 84 people are saying

                                                                                            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
                                                                                            • 4.4Food
                                                                                            • 4.4Service
                                                                                            • 4.5Ambience
                                                                                            • 4.2Value

                                                                                            Noise • Moderate

                                                                                            Loved For

                                                                                            • Vermont

                                                                                              Good for groups

                                                                                            • Vermont

                                                                                              Neighbourhood gem

                                                                                            • Vermont

                                                                                              Great for outdoor dining

                                                                                            • Vermont

                                                                                              Great for scenic views

                                                                                            • Vermont

                                                                                              Most Booked

                                                                                            • Southern Vermont

                                                                                              Good for groups

                                                                                            • Southern Vermont

                                                                                              Neighbourhood 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 a delightful dining experience with "amazing service" and "great food." Its standout features include a "fresh and delicious" salad bar and beautiful views, especially from outdoor seating. The atmosphere is cozy, and the menu caters to diverse tastes, making it a popular choice in southern Vermont.

                                                                                            84 Reviews

                                                                                            1. Heather

                                                                                              Greater Boston

                                                                                              3 reviews

                                                                                              4.0

                                                                                              3 reviews

                                                                                              Dined on 15 November 2024

                                                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                              3. Service 4
                                                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                                                              Wonderful fresh salad bar as a side or for dinner and great steaks and barbeque dishes. Fish and pasta dishes tend to have cream sauces if that's your preference.

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                                                                                            2. Marguerite

                                                                                              Vermont

                                                                                              1 review

                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                              1 review

                                                                                              Dined on 12 November 2024

                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                              Very nice restaurant, made reservations online, arrived and was seated immediately. The salad bar was well stocked and delicious as was our meals.

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                                                                                            3. Lynne

                                                                                              Vermont

                                                                                              1 review

                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                              1 review

                                                                                              Dined on 9 November 2024

                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                                                              Perfection. Every single thing was delicious. Can’t wait to return. 10/10

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                                                                                            4. Donald

                                                                                              New York City

                                                                                              3 reviews

                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                              3 reviews

                                                                                              Dined on 6 November 2024

                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                              Food was perfectly prepared and they offer a salad bar. Our room was quiet, I can’t speak to other areas. We will be going back.

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                                                                                            5. Tammy

                                                                                              San Francisco

                                                                                              2 reviews

                                                                                              vip
                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                              2 reviews

                                                                                              Dined on 3 November 2024

                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                              2. Food 4
                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                                                              Marina is the best server. So friendly and professional. A true gem!

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                                                                                            6. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                              Nashville

                                                                                              2 reviews

                                                                                              3.0

                                                                                              2 reviews

                                                                                              Dined on 29 October 2024

                                                                                              1. Overall 3
                                                                                              2. Food 3
                                                                                              3. Service 2
                                                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                                                              My daughter and I were traveling together and the Publyk House was recommended by several different folks. I think we must have hit it on an “off” night. It was packed, and the service was not good. Our server had more tables than seemed possible to handle, and simply was not able to keep up. Our drinks were empty most of the time, she offered bread and didn’t bring it (after we asked a couple of times), and we were generally ignored unless we flagged her down for something…and even then it was a 10 minute wait for a refill on a soda. The food was hot and fresh. I ordered fish and chips, and it really didn’t have much flavor. After 45 minutes and 3 requests, we finally got the bread that they are known for, and it was fantastic. But the rest of the experience was sort of mediocre. We had a reservation.

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                                                                                            7. Mark

                                                                                              New York City

                                                                                              9 reviews

                                                                                              vip
                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                              9 reviews

                                                                                              Dined on 28 October 2024

                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                              Good salad bar. A rarity these days. Good food too

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                                                                                            8. Ronald

                                                                                              Greater Boston

                                                                                              38 reviews

                                                                                              vip
                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                              38 reviews

                                                                                              Dined on 28 October 2024

                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                              We asked for a view. There were 5 of us. They gave us our own little private room. It was wonderful!!! Everyone enjoyed their meal. The salad bar was delicious and had a great variety of offerings. Our waitress was very efficient, professional and thoughtful.

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                                                                                            9. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                              Las Vegas

                                                                                              1 review

                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                              1 review

                                                                                              Dined on 21 October 2024

                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                              Fabulous sunset scenery. Good food (don’t pass on the mussels). Excellent, friendly service.

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                                                                                            10. Robin

                                                                                              Vermont

                                                                                              3 reviews

                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                              3 reviews

                                                                                              Dined on 21 October 2024

                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                              The absolute best dining experience in southern Vermont! Comfortable ambience (not at all stuffy), excellent service, wonderful menu with fresh salad bar accompanying all delicious entrées and tavern choices, unlimited iced tea, yummy desserts, and competitive prices. Amazing mountain view from the window wall in the main dining room. Heated outdoor dining. Our favorite go-to restaurant!

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                                                                                            FAQs

                                                                                            The Publyk House is rated 4.5 stars by 84 OpenTable diners.

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                                                                                            2 people
                                                                                            19:30
                                                                                            Booked 7 times today
                                                                                            Google Map for The Publyk House

                                                                                            782 Harwood Hill Rd, Bennington, VT 05201

                                                                                            Additional information

                                                                                            • Cross Street
                                                                                              67A
                                                                                            • Area
                                                                                              Bennington
                                                                                            • Hours of Operation
                                                                                              Dinner Mon–Sat 17:00–21:00 Sun 16:00–20:00
                                                                                            • 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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