Assorted dishes and drinks on a wooden table.

Richardson’s Tavern

Currently Closed.

Reopening Thursday, June 11

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

Skillet Parker House Rolls 12
Daily Whipped Butter
Marinated Olives 14
Red Hen Bakery Bread
Smoked Bluefish Pâté 20
Yum Yum Sauce, Pickled Vegetables, Red Hen Bakery Bread
Cornmeal Fried Chicken Livers 18
Pickled Green Tomatoes, Local Honey Horseradish Mustard Dip
Vermont Artisan Cheese Tasting 24
Local Artisan Cheeses Served with Embellishments

Farm + Field

Shallot Tarte Tatin 18
Boursin Cheese, Sherry Syrup, Rocket Greens, Frisée
Beef Tallow Frites 18
Smoked Onion Aioli, Paddlefish Caviar
Charred Cabbage 18
Herb Butter Beans, Pickled Sweet Peppers, Seed Crunch
Citrus Salad 18
Endive, Watercress, Fennel, Kumquats, Blood Orange, Cara Cara, Mill Bridge Farm Ricotta, Pistachio, Toasted Fennel Seed Vinaigrette

Large Plates

Applewood Smoked Duck Breast 46
Farro Risotto, Butternut Squash Purée, Watercress, Beets, Blood Orange Jus
Butcher’s Cut
Local Protein, Chef’s Choice of Side. Please Inquire With Your Server.
Beef Cheek Stroganoff 36
Braised Beef Cheek, Kale, Ricotta, Cavatelli, Mushroom Espuma, Cured Egg
Striped Bass 40
VT Bean Crafters Orca Beans, Celery Root, Maitake, Endive, Pickled Mustard Seeds, Poultry Jus
Coffee Rubbed Pork Chop 48
Hot Honey Brussels Sprouts, Billings Farm Cheddar, Nitty Gritty Polenta, Pepita Salsa Verde, Pickled Fennel
Seared Butternut Medallion 34
Romesco Verde, Tomato Conserva, Spiced Kale, Wheat Berry
VT Wagyu Burger 38
North Country Smokehouse Bacon, Winter Truffle Aioli, Billings Farm Reserve Cheddar, Potato Bun, House Pickles, Tallow Fries
Limited quantity available nightly

Wine Spectator Award Winner

Congratulations to our Director of Restaurants and Sommelier, Anton Vicar on this Wine Spectator Award of Excellence 2025!

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.