All of us here love food and enjoy sharing that with you. The warm and welcoming ambiance of the historic dining room, and the cozy New England tavern, near Manchester VT, allows guests to relax and enjoy the food, the wine, and the friendly Southern VT hospitality. As a member of Vermont Fresh Network, we support as many local farms and businesses as possible, and our food includes the freshest ingredients. Our cuisine is uncomplicated, and bistro-style. It demonstrates classic culinary techniques and traditions, with regional Southern Vermont influences. To showcase Vermont’s four unique seasons, the menu changes frequently.
The Reluctant Panther Restaurant features locally sourced American cuisine in a relaxed yet elegantly upscale atmosphere. Menus are complemented by a multiple year Wine Spectator award winning wine listThe Reluctant Panther is happy to accommodate well behaved children but does not offer a children's menu. Reservations Required. Please Note: We do not allow dogs in the restaurant, inside or out, with the exception of service animals.
Please call us to make a reservation at (802) 362 - 0611 since we do not accept online reservations. Our colonial era Tavern catered to the Vermont Green Mountain Boys and the politically influential folk. As it stands today we are the oldest bar in the state of Vermont. Our food ranges in a variety of ways classic American comfort food with a variety of options of seafood, stake, game meat, pork, and pasta based dishes.