Echo Lounge - Brattleboro

Let me start by saying that if you're not a local, you should think carefully before coming here. I arrived at 7:25 PM and was told there were no tables available, despite noticing three empty ones. I was asked to wait in a bar area and enjoy a cocktail, along with a bottle of Pellegrino and some cauliflower bites, which were heavily breaded and slightly greasy. After waiting for 40 minutes and watching several groups being seated ahead of me, I decided to inform the staff that if I couldn't get a table, I'd be leaving. Miraculously, a table suddenly became available. For my meal, I ordered the beet and apple salad, which was absolutely delicious and definitely the highlight of my experience, aside from the bottle of wine (Côtes du Rhône). For my main course, I chose the chicken and bacon Alfredo but opted for zoodles instead of pasta. Unfortunately, the zoodles weren’t drained properly, making the sauce excessively watery. I also ordered some garlic bread, which turned out to be lovely toasted brioche. While trying to enjoy my meal, I felt rushed to finish, so I decided to take the flourless chocolate torte to go. I'm here for work and will be in the area for a few months. If you don’t want my business, please be upfront about it — I'd happily take my patronage elsewhere.

Trendy and bustling on a Saturday night! The food is excellent! Service: Dine-in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $20–30.

The food was excellent, the drinks were inventive and well-crafted, and the atmosphere was vibrant for a Sunday evening. Be sure to make reservations! My friend and I managed to secure seats at the bar, where we enjoyed some appetizers and a drink. I highly recommend this cozy spot if you're visiting or are in the Brattleboro area. Service: Dine-in Meal type: Dinner

Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $30–50 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Steak Tips

A downtown gem that I had yet to experience. It was a quieter weekday night, sat out on the back patio. Service was excellent food and drink were excellent. I'll definitely return and recommend!! Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Truffle Fries, Grilled Shrimp