The Perfect Wife

Owner-chef Amy Chamberlain, a Manchester native, creates a fun, freestyle atmosphere with dishes like Peking duck rolled in Mandarin pancakes and sesame-crusted yellowfin tuna topped with crispy rice sticks. There are two entrances: one to the charming restaurant on the lower level and another to the Other Woman Tavern above. The tavern is one of the livelier local spots in town, with live...

Posted on April 09, 2015. Brought to you by fodors.

The Perfect Wife Restaurant & Tavern Restaurant Review

Chef-owner Amy Chamberlain, a self-described aspiring "perfect wife," takes American food to a whole new level. Her grilled filet mignon isn't just good steak. She prepares it with wild mushrooms, roast garlic and a Guinness stout demi-glaze. Or try the pecan-crusted pork tenderloin that's served alongside sautéed cabbage with apricot-rum butter. And her heart-healthy Howling Wolf...

Posted on November 06, 2011. Brought to you by gayot.

We'll refrain from commenting on the tongue-in-cheek name of this place, or the T-shirts and panties it sells. Instead, we'll focus on the food, which has won the Perfect Wife a cultlike following among Manchester locals. Owned by chef Amy Chamberlain and located about five minutes from downtown, it has two floors and two different menus. In the restaurant downstairs, stone walls and a...

Posted on August 21, 2011. Brought to you by concierge.

Average Rating

100

If your married, the name says it all, LOL Food is great
Tavern and restaurant give you a great variety.

Posted by Sean S on November 12, 2015. Brought to you by gogobot.

Average Rating

100

This was a wonderful stop outside of Manchester for a great dinner. We shared a wonderful warm spinach salad and House salad, chicken Coq au vin and the crabcake dinner. We also shared a ring ding...

Posted by C H. on October 10, 2015. Brought to you by yahoolocal.

Average Rating

100

Amazing. Got the curry appetizer and their burger. Both were just out of this world. We did not go to the formal dining area, but rather stayed on the tavern side which was just lovely. Service...

Posted by Shawn M. on September 08, 2015. Brought to you by yahoolocal.

Average Rating

100

This was easily the best meal of my trip. We ordered numerous appetizers (wings, mac and cheese, fresh burrata, and caesar salad) each was delicious and made with love! The entrees were delicious...

Posted by jon m. on August 22, 2015. Brought to you by yahoolocal.

Average Rating

60

The Perfect Wife has a tavern section and a fancy pants section.I've eaten twice at the tavern and have found the service to be very good and the food to be just fine but generally kind of...

Posted by Elliot C. on July 05, 2015. Brought to you by yahoolocal.

Come taste the fresh and unique artistry of chef-owner Amy Chamberlain, whose creative approach to combining ingredients results in an intriguing and delicious menu. Enjoy a memorable fine dining experience while relaxing in our rustic cobblestone-walled restaurant and greenhouse garden room. Our broad wine list and extensive selection of spirits will provide just the right accompaniment for...

Posted on May 26, 2015. Brought to you by gogobot.

Great locally owned, chef operated restaurant in Manchester, VT. Casual tavern upstairs with live music on Friday nights. Fine Dining downstairs.

Posted on October 25, 2014. Brought to you by facebook.

Come taste the fresh unduplicated artistry of chef-owner Amy Chamberlain, whose creative approach to combning ingredients results in an intriguing and delicious menu. enjoy a memorable fine dining experience while relaxing in our rustic cobblestone-walled restaurant and greenhouse garden room.Our broad wine list and extensive selection of spirits will provide just the right accompaniment for...

Posted on March 16, 2014. Brought to you by binglocal.