Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in Amherst

Great food and great service. A nice way to start off the holiday week!

Our family had a special dinner on a Saturday, enjoying something from every part of the menu (signature cocktails and mocktails; appetizers, entrees and desserts). Flavor galore. Our server, Lincoln, was attentive, made great suggestions and helped make it a perfect evening. The night was made extra special when a young couple a few tables away got engaged to the applause of all. In the car ride back to our house, the five of us each sang the praises of Millwrights. Top Shelf evening.

Willy's is our favorite local restaurant. We love everything about it; the food, atmosphere, drinks and very friendly staff especially JD and Todd. Best steak tips I've ever had and my husband's favorite filet mignon are our go to meals. They also serve fabulous sushi and seafood so there is something for everyone. It might not be a place you would go to on a regular basis, but it's certainly a place to go for a special occasion.

Johnny's was excellent as always. Our server (Daphne) did a great job and is very personable and genuinely friendly. The food was great as were the drinks. Bartenders do a great job. The staff works very hard as the restaurant is very busy and they need to keep up which they do very professionally. Excellent experience as always.

Best ever! Best of any experience this year! Salmon w special veggies… out of this world. Moose w chocolate wafer and raspberry sauce A+++. Gift shop owner’s were extraordinary! And their unique items were wonderful. Such a wonder variety!