Will be in Vermont next week for a week's vacation. Any recommendations on fine dining in Woodstock, and Burlington that might need advance reservations?

As a matter of fact I vacationed last month in both Burlington and Woodstock. 1) Burlington... We ate at Perrys Seafood and another seafood rest. on Lake Champlain (I am sorry I can't recall the name). Both were OK but I would not recommend. According to our hosts Isabell's on Lake Champlain was the best.
2) Woodstock... Ate dinner at Bentley's it was cute, but the food was only OK. Lunch at the Mountain Creamery was great. Almost everything they served was made it there. The best restuarant in Woodstock is The Prince & Pauper according to our host - be warned it is expensive.
E-Mail me if you any other info -- Greg

Here's a few Burlington suggestions: Mona's (on the waterfront), Leunigs, 5 Spice Cafe (if you like spicy food), for VERY casual italian go to Bove's. On Church St., the New England Culinary Institute has a restaurant called NECI Commons. Thefood is incredible. Only had lunch there, so cannot comment on dinner. There is also a great Thai place, but the name escapes me (I think it starts with a 'P'). If you like greasy burger joints, Al's French Fries on Williston Rd (Rte 2) in South Burlington is great. Perry's is OK, but nothing great, so I'll agree with the above poster to skip it. The other fish place the above poster might have eaten at could be the Icehouse, or The Shanty. For lunch, Carburs is a good choice.
In Woodstock, Bentley's is very popular.
Have a good trip!

Forgot to mention--Burlington (and vermont for that matter) is a pretty casual city. Places do take reservations, but I can't think of anywhere in Burlington where you'd have to make one months in advance. I would think a couple days notice would be enough. I went to college there, so was on a limited budget! Maybe some locals can offer some more insight!

Thanks Betsy, we ate at the Shanty. It was better than Perry's.
I forgot to mention Simon Pearce restaurant & shop in Quechee - near Woodstock. The lunch was OK and a little pricy. The best part was the shops and the hydro power plant located on the lower level.They actually weave Irish rugs, blow glass, and make pottery onsite. The power plant supplies power for the glass ovens with a little left over to sell on the power grid.
Greg

Thanks to those who have replied so far. I am really looking for "fine dining" places not casual or burger joints. Has anyone eaten at the Woodstock Inn or at the Inn at Essex? Thanks.

Lori-
Never eaten at Inn @ Essex, but I've heard nothing but great things about it. In Burlington Mona's and Leunig's are more upscale. The places I mentioned in my previous post are more casual (but very good!). Have a great trip to VT!