Belfry Bistro

Kate Redacted

We came to the Belfry for an anniversary dinner because our original first-date spot changed chefs/menus and we decided to search for something new. Needless to say, we weren't disappointed! Our waitress was exceptionally friendly, personable and attentive. Everything we tried from the menu was delicious, including two specials (prosciutto wrapped figs, and a fresh swordfish special). They cook their asparagus to perfection, by the way, haha. The caramel pineapple mango cheesecake was so delectable, quite possibly the best cheesecake flavor I've ever had in my life! We enjoyed the atmosphere, which I think the Belfry pulls off well. It's not stuffy- as some might think of with both churches, or expensive restaurants - and it's definitely not tacky either. I love it. To know a great little spot is just down the road from us is a wonderful discovery. Thanks for helping to provide a treasured anniversary memory :)

Nicole Jackson

I recently stayed here on a little weekend getaway from Northern New England. We stayed in the Thursday Room. We also ate at the Belfry Bistro, and The Seal. Another restaurant next door, which is owned by the same owners. First I will review my stay in one of their rooms, and will follow by a review of my experience at their dining locations: Lodging: Pros: Beautiful room, clean, and spacious. There is a very fun, and eclectic ambiance. My daughter, whom I was traveling with, thoroughly enjoyed the jacuzzi tub in the room. I don't think she's ever taken that many baths in a two day span. The woman at the front desk is an absolute joy. She is knowledgable about the area, the Inn, and seemed genuinely invested in ensuring our stay was wonderful. She was, hands down, the highlight of our stay. Cons: The walls are *PAPER* thin. I mean, unusually so. While the service staff was cleaning up in the evening after the restaurant closed (around 10PM), we could hear everything. There was nothing the service staff could have done to improve on this, as they had to communicate with one another to complete their work for the evening, and they had to vacuum. They were not speaking to one another any louder than normal. Just a standard conversational tone, but it was so loud in our room. It kept us up both nights. The second night we were kept up by those staying in the room next to us. All. Night. Long. and we heard EVERYTHING they were doing. I mean.. everything. I am not a prude by any means, but the last thing I want to have to explain to my 7 year old daughter, is what our room neighbors were engaging in at 1:27AM. Food: Pros: Staff were friendly, professional, knowledgeable. Food came out quickly, and care was obviously taken to ensure the freshness of ingredients. The oysters were fresh and delicious. My daughter and I were pleased to see a Kid's Menu and she loved what she ordered. Cons: So many beautiful ingredients drowned or plated amongst so many sauces. Which made me feel as though the person preparing or creating the dishes either didn't have the creative freedom to really let the ingredients shine without heavy sauces, or didn't really have the training or desire to do so. The meals at The Bistro felt very old fashioned and outdated. Each meal we had between The Bistro and The Seal just lacked balance, and was sadly, underwhelming.

Yasa Eremenko

Had a lovely dinner at Belfry Bistro. The Thai Crab cake was delicious and so unique. Definitely a must try! The duck was crispy and perfectly paired with the berry gastrique and wild rice. The portion was enormous. Profiterole for dessert was also a fantastic choice….huge pastry filled with vanilla ice cream and drizzled with chocolate sauce. Yum!!

Daniel Klein

First of all, the food is superb. I had a squash soup and shrimp and crab cakes, and all were really excellent. My wife had a pistachio salmon, and it was also excellent. The drinks are delicious too. …