Assorted dishes and drinks on a wooden table.

Richardson’s Tavern

Open Nightly: 5:00 - 9:00pm

Richardson’s Tavern at the Woodstock Inn & Resort is a welcoming, contemporary dining experience centered around seasonality, craftsmanship, and locally sourced ingredients. 

Richardson’s Tavern Dinner Menu

For Grazing

Cast Iron Focaccia 12
Za’atar, Castelvetrano Dipping Oil
Marinated Olives 14
Mill Bridge Farm Ricotta, Red Hen Bakery Bread
Chicken Liver Mousse 20
Onion Marmellata, Pickled Ramps, Red Hen Bakery Bread
Jasper Hill Farm Harbison 25
Pickled Muscato Grapes, Red Hen Bakery Bread
New England Oysters
Grilled Lemon, Rotating Accompaniments 25/half dozen 45/dozen

Farm + Field

Baby Gem Salad 18
Grafton Village Shepsog Cheese, Monti Verdi Salumi Prosciutto Champlain, Flat Beans, Carrots, Cucumbers, Onion Ash, Garlic Pangrattato, Cashew Green Goddess Dressing
Romano Beans 18
Tonnato, Negishio, Toasted Sesame, Mint
Asparagus 18
Gribiche, Lardo, Bonito
Kale + Mushrooms 18
White Beans, Vadouvan
Potato 18
Arugula, Snow Peas, Sweet Peas, Onion, Soft Herbs, Garden Pesto, Banyuls
'Nduja Carrots 18
Carrot Top Chermoula, Ricotta, Dukkah

Land + Sea

Butcher’s Cut
Local Protein, Chef’s Choice of Side. Please Inquire With Your Server.
Parisian Gnocchi 30
Morels, Peas, Crème Fraîche, Black Truffle Butter, Green Oil, Chives
Wild Caught Striped Bass 38
Chorizo, Clams, Salsa Verde, Fumet
Fennel Coriander Rubbed Pork Chop 40
English Peas, Radishes, Soubise, Hog Jus
Vermont Wagyu Burger 38
Cider Braised Bacon, Billings Farm Reserve Cheddar, Truffle Aioli, Potato Bun, House Cut Fries. Limited Quantity Available Nightly.

For The Table

36oz Boyden Farm Ribeye 160
Bordelaise, Seasonal Chimichurri
Straight Line Farm Chicken Roulade 75
Lemon Capers

Wine Spectator Award Winner

Congratulations to our Director of Restaurants and Sommelier, Anton Vicar on this Wine Spectator Award of Excellence 2026!

Wine Spectator's Restaurant Awards recognize restaurants whose wine lists offer interesting selections, are appropriate to their cuisine and appeal to a wide range of wine lovers.

Selection of Wines by the Bottle 

Get To Know Us

Richardson's Tavern is designed for discovery, highlighting what’s in season, providing gracious service, and encouraging return visits to try something new.
The bold dishes, curated wine list, and creative cocktails showcase a deep connection to seasonality, intentional sourcing, and storytelling through food and the experience that Richardson's Tavern offers.
The rich color tones, unique artwork, and warm lighting are an exciting departure from the traditional pub or tavern design, without venturing into classic fine dining.
The menu reflects the passion and creativity of the culinary team, as well as the incredible neighboring farms, artisan producers, and the resort's own organic Kelly Way Gardens.
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Since 1793, Richardson's Tavern has been a welcoming fixture in the heart of Woodstock, Vermont. 

A cozy restaurant table set with wine glasses and a lit fireplace in the background.
Historic black and white sketch of a large house with surrounding buildings.

The History

Richardson’s Tavern at the Woodstock Inn & Resort honors Army Captain Israel Richardson, who built Woodstock’s first lodging tavern in 1793. The restaurant is located on approximately the same site as the original structure, preserving its historical significance and hospitality legacy. Today, it blends this heritage with a welcoming, modern design and fun, contemporary cuisine.