Upscale but friendly
Unlike some other upscale establishments that seek to differentiate their offerings via some exotic (read: bizarre) ingredients in their dishes, VT sticks mostly to the classics and focuses on prep and presentation.
Appetizer, salad and entree choices are varied and quality is consistent. Service usually strikes good balance between attentiveness and letting you relax with your drink or meal.
It's a popular place and the surface parking lot frankly inadequate. One local access road is currently closed due to a massive construction project nearby.
Certainly not the cheapest but with the maddening similarity between far too many restaurants in the area it's a relief to find a place where the food doesn't taste like another rush job from a microwave, fryer or bain marie.
One might not expect a posh restaurant to draw families with kids but VT's proximity to the mall and residential areas means that the little darlings visit in their droves. The waiting area occasionally resembles a McDonald's PlayPlace with outside voices freely exercised. For a bit of peace be clever about your time of visit, early or late, and/or sit at the expansive bar.