Only in a town that wears charm and hospitality like a comfortable old jacket—West Dover—can an old sawmill and barn be transformed into a sophisticated but unpretentious haven for weary urban food lovers. The Sawmill Inn was purchased by the Williams family in 1967 and has weathered the years with grace, maintaining its commitment to quality ingredients and family-style warmth. Decorated like a New England fairy tale, with exposed beams and hanging chandeliers, the restaurant oozes serenity and calm and is the perfect place to relax for an evening of pampering and delicious home-style cooking. The restaurant features a seasonal American menu specializing in locally farmed game such as quail, pheasant, rabbit, and venison. The impressive wine list heaves at the seams, with a selection of 1,285 wines in the 30,000-bottle cellar. All this from a little old barn.

The Inn at Sawmill Farm Information:

• American menu. Breakfast, dinner. Closed Apr-May. Bar. Business casual attire. Reservations recommended.