Sawmill Bar & Table — Restaurant in Dover

Really feeling stricken to write a below average review, but I am hoping the restaurant won't make the same mistake twice. My husband and I were out alone to commemorate selling our Vermont property and leaving the state for good the very next morning. We wanted a quiet and contemplative evening, and one where we could forget our sadness for a moment. We got seating amidst a multi-family - multi-generational wedding party where new waves of out of town guests arrived every 15 minutes. All the hugging and greeting and joy and noise was taking place within inches of our table. There is no reason whatsoever we could not have been seated elsewhere. I am certain this gigantic party was having the time of their life and a wonderful reunion. But this was not the evening we were seeking for ourselves, and the commotion overshadowed our enjoyment hugely. The food was delicious, the setting amazing, the decor is fabulous, chair comfortable. Yes they nail the details. But I had no emotional nor physical space to enjoy any of it. I am very very disappointed at the thoughtlessness put into the arrangement of this group event and how in ruined our night. Please do not repeat this for...

We had heard so many great things about Sawmill Bar & Table, so we decided to give it a try – and we’re so glad we did! We arrived around 5 o'clock, and it turned out to be perfect timing. By the time we left, the place was packed! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with a warm welcome by both the hostess and our waitress. The ambiance has this cozy, rustic vibe with beautiful chandeliers, and I can’t get enough of the big fireplace – it really sets the perfect mood.

Now, let’s talk about the food. We absolutely had to try the mussels as an appetizer – and they did not disappoint! The broth was so good, I ended up sipping it like a bowl of soup – it was that flavorful! For my main, I had the cod with shrimp, and it was incredibly fresh, with a creamy sauce that I couldn’t get enough of. My friend went for the pork loin, and it was packed with amazing flavors. Everything came out fairly quickly, and we were so impressed with the meal that we ended up making reservations to come back the very next day! Can't wait to return for more...

I ordered the blueberry griddle cake and yogurt (vegetarian). The pancakes were ridiculously good. The slight crisp and sweet was purely magical once they touched the taste buds. Light, fluffy, VERY large, and simply melted in my mouth. Chef CJ, YOU 👏🏾 ARE👏🏾 AMAZING!! Change nothing. Being over the Christmas holiday, the decor is simply breathtaking. A wonderful place to take crazy pics (Android / Samsung S21+ to be exact)😉 Sorry iPhone and you're welcome, Android /Samsung 😌. They have an upstairs and another separate dining room as well. I promise you, you will love it. Aryn - a true talent and example of natural beauty inside and out. Her service was phenomenal. This is a GREAT place and a must-see. Cheers 🥂 (and they have Mimosa's). I would give them 4.9 stars, if I could. The only downside (if any) is that the menu doesn't state anything about food allergies. For example, I have a nut allergy and didn't expect the yogurt (as seen in the pic I posted), and it was covered with various nuts. Chef CJ made me another one,...