The appearance of this restaurant is most impressive and the first impression is positive with the well appointed dining areas and the well groomed staff. However, food is the most important aspect of fine dining and this place falls far short of acceptable in this critical aspect! We were certainly upset when we entered the establishment on a Friday and were told there were no tables available except in the downstairs bar area (a cave like area that was downright depressing!). So as we started to exit we were told that they miraculously found a table for us. We proceeded to dine for the next two hours in an empty room! (That sat 40 persons!!) That was disconcerting to say the least. Of course we were told that there were numerous no shows. Really, how stupid are we?
The food is very difficult to describe because the chef tries so hard to be unique and creative that he conjures up recipes that are simply offensive and not at all palatable. The pasta red sauce was not like anything I had ever tasted and it simply had an offensive affect on the taste buds. I let me partner try the dish before I passed judgment just to see her reaction and she was almost offended by the "unique taste".
Another dish sounded interesting but again it missed the mark and was actually inedible, the Whole Blue Fish with sauerkraut and onions. It was "fishy" and mushy with so little seasoning that the oily, sometimes offensive blue fish taste was pronounced and downright ugly.
The menu was filled with dished that sounded creative and one of a kind but every course of which we partook was just not enjoyable.We honestly felt like we were sitting in the "emperor's palace" and no one was simply able to declare the "chef has no talent!"
Overproduction to the point of ridiculous is the only way to describe the menu at this prestigious yet disappointing location.

Our third time staying at JHI .
Fantastic food & great all around feel!!
Can't wait to be back in Sept.

The property is pretty, but the rooms are a little outdated, and a bit drafty. We did eat at the restaurant. The food was ok, but not remarkable. The location is convenient to a few vineyards. I most likely would try a different place next time.

We just returned form a two night stay at Jedediah Hawkins. When we drove up it looked picture perfect. The property is lovely. It has a little garden, duck pond, art gallery and a pretty wrap around porch.
We stayed in the Rose Room. I loved it because it was bright and airy. Each room was decorated by a different designer so they are all beautiful and unique. We stayed with friends and they commented that they loved their rooms but they were dark during the day.
The food was out of this world. I had no idea when I booked that the restaurant was such high caliber. The chef worked in the White House during the Clinton administration. We had dinner there one night and breakfast in the morning. Breakfast was great!! It was a 10 course tasting menu. We sat family style and we were served the chef's creations. It was a great experience.
The staff was also wonderful. They were kind, friendly and very accommodating. Paul, the manager, went out of his way to answer our questions and help us with activities.
I really appreciated that they served their own tripled filtered water. It was served in old fashioned milk containers during dinner and in the rooms. It was nice not having to spend extra money on bottled water plus not using plastic!!!!
We will definitely return. We loved this place.