ABOUT US
About Ladd's
While in high school, chef and owner Billy Toomey started working as a busboy at Ladd’s. In 2000, his love of the restaurant led him and his parents to buy Ladd’s. Today, Billy and his wonderful staff operate the restaurant, favored by families throughout the region for its outstanding prime rib, seafood, chowder, and other delicious dishes. At Ladd’s, all of our food, from the seafood to the vegetables, is fresh every day. Billy Toomey is on hand daily, ensuring we serve only the highest-quality food and beverages and helping us build lasting relationships with our valued customers. Visit us and discover the Ladd's difference!
Family Owned & Operated
Award Winning Clam Chowder
Winner of the Central Tree Chowder Challenge
Our History
How We Got to Where We Are
The original land, 31 1/2 acres, was owned by Henry Eames of Paxton. In 1922 he sold the land known as the "Cook Lot" to George Betts of Worcester. In 1983, George Betts sold 17+ acres to John Stapleton of Paxton and 13+ acres to Dorothy Hunt of Rutland. A tavern was built on the lot beginning in 1938 by Dorothy Hunt and finished in 1940. She called the tavern Hunthurst and ran it until 1950. In 1951, the property was purchased by Robert Stamper Jr. and Mary C. Lee, and was renamed as The Birches. In 1960, the restaurant was purchased by Carney Trippe. He and his wide Sylvia operated the Birches for 24 years. In 1984 the restaurant was purchased by Leopold Dubeau and Richard Wigglesworth and was operated as Ladd's restaurant. In 2000, the restaurant was purchased by William Toomey and his parents, Mike and Paula, and continues to operated as Ladd's restaurant.
We Support Devereux
With our annual golf tournament and Christmas dinner, we work to assist Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health in any capacity we can. The nonprofit organization is founded on evolving the field of behavioral healthcare, including in hospital, residential, community, and school-based programs.