Doc's Tavern - Rochester

This cozy bar located in Rochester is one of the top restaurants in the central Vermont region. The staff is extremely friendly and provides exceptional service. We tried the wings (specifically the Thai sesame) and they were absolutely delicious – one of the best wing sauces I've ever tasted, paired with some of the best ranch dressing I've ever had. The poutine was made with fresh hand-cut fries and loaded with cheese curds, which I adored and disappeared quickly. The portions are generous and presented beautifully. I regret not capturing a photo of the meal. The restaurant features pool tables, a lovely outdoor porch area with ample seating, as well as bar seats and booths. An added bonus is that the establishment is dog-friendly both indoors and outdoors, which can be hard to come by. We always enjoy our visits to this spot whenever we are in Vermont.

I really enjoy this place! It can get pretty crowded, so be prepared to wait a while for your food. However, the fried pickles, wings, and burgers are all delicious choices. The atmosphere is that of a typical dive bar, and the owner is always there, putting in a lot of hard work to make sure everyone is satisfied. It's best to be patient during your visit, but there are plenty of games to keep you entertained while you wait. I love coming here after a day of skiing!

My fiancé and I came in here while visiting Rochester on a ski trip. The bartender, Scott, was super knowledgable on beers (of which they had a great selection and many rare brews . The food selection was perfect and we sampled the jalepeno wontons and pork spring rolls- both made fresh in house- so delicious. The decor was very cool too! Highly recommend this place and definitely leave a good review if you enjoy it! They deserve a high star rating:

Ok so you should not probably expect the food in a tavern in a small, small Vermont town with a couple of places to eat to be so good, but it was amazing. Doc's Tavern and Huntington House Inn have been taken over by new owners and the chef is beyond amazing. Try the Octopus appetizer because you have never tasted octopus that tender. I had the lasagna with short ribs and my wife had fish and chips since the chef is straight out from east London. I am not sure I have tasted better food anywhere including in London, Paris, NYC, LA and NOLA. Wow!!! Also had apple streudel and sticky toffee pudding for dessert that was absolutely spot on. If you have any reason to go to Rochester, Vermont you owe it to yourself to stop here.

I don't even know where to begin with this restaurant. The food was terrible, the service was awful, and the owner Regina was rude. Without a doubt, the worst burger I have ever tasted. I asked for it cooked medium, but it came out well done. Our appetizer didn't arrive until the rest of our food did. Despite it being 6pm and the restaurant not being busy, it took over 15 minutes to order a drink. When I requested a stout, I was told they didn't have any, only to see another customer with one shortly after. The drinks ordered by other members of my group were also made incorrectly. Our food took an excruciatingly long time to come out and when it finally did, it was all cold. Despite it being only 8pm and us just receiving our food, Regina came over to inform us that the restaurant was closing. Save yourself the trouble and skip this place. It's not worth your time or money.