Northern Vermont Restaurants

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  • 1. Hen of the Wood

    $$$

    Ask Vermont's great chefs where they go for a tremendous meal, and Hen of the Wood inevitably tops the list, thanks to its sophisticated, almost artful, dishes that showcase an abundance of local produce, meat, and cheese. The utterly romantic candlelit setting is riveting: a converted 1835 gristmill beside a waterfall.

    92 Stowe St., Waterbury, Vermont, 05676, USA
    802-244–7300

    Known For

    • Special occasions and dates
    • Outstanding cooking
    • Wine and cocktail list

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch, Reservations essential
  • 2. Hen of the Wood Burlington

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    The Burlington branch of Hen of the Wood offers a slicker, more urban vibe than its original Waterbury location but serves the same inventive yet down-to-earth cuisine that sets diners' hearts aflutter and tongues wagging. Indeed, many consider this the best restaurant in Vermont, so drop your finger anywhere on the menu and you won't go wrong.

    55 Cherry St., Burlington, Vermont, 05401, USA
    802-540–0534

    Known For

    • Mushroom toast
    • Dollar oysters every night 4--5 pm
    • Perfect date night spot

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch
  • 3. Honey Road

    $$$$

    This Church Street restaurant has garnered multiple James Beard Foundation nominations, launching it into a golden age under the helm of co-owners Allison Gibson and chef Cara Chigazola Tobin. Serving arguably the best dinner in Burlington, high expectations are satisfied thanks to creative takes on eastern Mediterranean cuisine, including a selection of sensational mezes. Desserts from notable pastry chef Amanda Wildermuth are worth saving room for, particularly the popular tahini ice-cream sundae.

    156 Church St., Burlington, Vermont, 05401, USA
    802-497–2145

    Known For

    • Daily Honey Time happy hour with $1 chicken wings
    • Muhammara (hot pepper) dip with house-made pita
    • The cutting edge of local cuisine

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch
  • 4. Prohibition Pig

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    This restaurant and brewery in downtown Waterbury is always packed for a reason: fabulous craft beers, sandwiches, salads, and North Carolina--style barbecue served in an airy and friendly bar and dining room. If you just want a quick bite and a draft, belly up to the tasting-room bar at the brewery in the back, or pop across the street to the Craft Beer Cellar, one of the state's best beer stores.

    23 S. Main St., Waterbury, Vermont, 05676, USA
    802-244–4120

    Known For

    • Duck-fat fries
    • "craft" mac and cheese
    • One of the state's best draft lists and liquor collections

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and Wed.
  • 5. Three Penny Taproom

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    This celebrated taproom remains one of the state's best, thanks in large part to its ability to acquire beers few others in the region can. The vibe feels straight out of an artsy neighborhood in Brussels, but with the earthiness of Vermont.

    108 Main St., Montpelier, Vermont, 05602, USA
    802-223–8277

    Known For

    • Darn good burger
    • Top happy-hour hangout in town
    • Premier Vermont and hard-to-get brews
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  • 6. A Single Pebble

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    "Gather, discover, and connect” is the slogan and theme at this intimate Chinese restaurant on the first floor of a residential row house. Traditional Cantonese- and Sichuan-style dishes are served family style, and the "mock eel" was given two chopsticks up on the Food Network's The Best Thing I Ever Ate.

    133 Bank St., Burlington, Vermont, 05401, USA
    802-865–5200

    Known For

    • Many vegetarian options
    • Fire-blistered green beans wok-tossed with flecks of pork
    • Chef's tasting menu

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun., Reservations essential
  • 7. American Flatbread Burlington

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    Seating is first-come, first-served at this popular pizza spot, and the wood-fired clay dome ovens pump out delicious and amusingly named pies like "Dancing Heart" (garlic oil, Italian grana padano cheese, toasted sesame seeds) and "Power to the People" (chicken, buffalo sauce, carrots, mozzarella, and blue cheese dressing) in full view of the tables. Fresh salads topped with locally made cheese are also popular.

    115 St. Paul St., Burlington, Vermont, 05401, USA
    802-861–2999

    Known For

    • Beers brewed on-site
    • Spacious outdoor seating area
    • Many ingredients sourced from farm 2 miles away

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Reservations not accepted
  • 8. Bar Antidote and Hired Hand Brewing Co.

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    Since Bar Antidote opened as an underground restaurant-meets-speakeasy in 2009, chef and brewer Ian Huizenga has been serving up inventive, globally inspired farm-to-table cuisine influenced by his upbringing on his family's farm in Monkton, Vermont. Upstairs at Huizenga's brewpub Hired Hand, hyperlocal beers are brewed with Vermont-grown hops, malt, and foraged seasonal goods like Full Belly Farm strawberries.

    35 Green St., Vergennes, Vermont, 05491, USA
    802-877–2555

    Known For

    • Hyperlocal craft beers
    • Speakeasy-style cocktails
    • Global farm-to-table fare

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon.
  • 9. Blue Paddle Bistro

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    This cozy, white clapboard house with an indicative blue awning has been a community staple for 17 years. Co-owner Mandy Hotchkiss and chef-owner Phoebe Bright share a decades-spanning friendship; today, their ongoing collaboration manifests in the bistro's seasonal menu and hand-written, daily changing nightly specials inspired by farm-sourced ingredients.

    316 U.S. Rte. 2, South Hero, Vermont, 05486, USA
    802-372–4814

    Known For

    • Sunday brunch
    • Crab cakes with mango chutney
    • Plenty of Vermont-grown vegetables
  • 10. Burger Barn

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    Local grass-fed burgers and handcut fries are the name of the game at this bright-green food truck. Try one of Burger Barn's more inventive offshoots, like the Nutty Goat: goat cheese, maple crushed walnuts, caramelized onions, bacon and mayo.

    4968 Rte. 15, Jeffersonville, Vermont, 05464, USA
    802-730–3441

    Known For

    • Grass-fed burgers
    • Food truck atmosphere and outside dining
    • Cash only
  • 11. Burlington Bay Market & Cafe

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    This may be a local hub for grabbing a quick sandwich or a case of beer, but its true fame stands with its seasonal creemee window. During the warmer months, lines snake around the corner for the café's beloved soft serve, particularly the house specialty: twisted black raspberry and maple ice cream in a cone, extra sprinkles. A large back patio has sweeping waterfront views, making it one of the nicest spots in town to watch the sunset.

    125 Battery St., Burlington, Vermont, 05401, USA
    802-864–0110

    Known For

    • Maple and black raspberry creemees
    • Grocery staples and necessities
    • Sandwiches, burgers, and hot dogs
  • 12. Burlington Beer Company

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    For craft beer and inventive pub food, head to this spacious taproom in a historic factory building where the world-renowned Lumière brothers produced films in the early 1900s. Pair your pint of Strawberry Whale Cake (strawberry cream ale) or Vaulted Blue (IPA with notes of candied citrus peel and ripe peaches) with smoked trout dip and loaded birria fries, or opt for hearty sandwiches such as shaved steak or the mushroom Philly.

    180 Flynn Ave., Burlington, Vermont, 05401, USA
    802-863--2337

    Known For

    • Seasonal and classic craft beers
    • Pub food and apps to split
    • Lively, spacious atmosphere filled with natural light
  • 13. Cork

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    Pursuing a mission that "the best wines are grown, not made," this natural wine bar meticulously curates an inventory of organic, biodynamic, no-additive, unfiltered, and wild-fermented vintages, either for sale in the small retail section in the front, or complementing upscale bistro dishes and boards in the classy dining room.

    35 School St., Stowe, Vermont, 05672, USA
    802-760–6143

    Known For

    • Mostly old-world wines, with some local labels
    • Lots of charcuterie and shareable appetizers
    • In the heart of Stowe village

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and Wed.
  • 14. Dedalus Wine Shop, Market & Wine Bar

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    The upscale wine shop stocks expertly selected sustainable wines from small producers around the world alongside cheeses and other picnic and pantry provisions. In the wine bar, shared plates are seasonal and inspired by wine bar menus in Spain and France, from jamón serrano and boquerones to endive with cultured cream, goat cheese and spiced walnuts.

    388 Pine St., Burlington, Vermont, 05401, USA
    802-865--2368

    Known For

    • Weekly free wine tastings and regular wine classes
    • Elegant marble bar
    • Expert staff quick to offer pairing ideas
  • 15. Doc Ponds

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    A gastropub from the folks behind the Hen of the Wood restaurant, this place has one of the best beer lists in the state. The food is excellent and the ski-lodge vibe is perfect for lunch or dinner, families or romantic two-top or solo bar seats. It's also one of the best spots in town for drinks.

    294 Mountain Rd., Stowe, Vermont, 05672, USA
    802-760–6066

    Known For

    • Lengthy local beer list
    • Pub fare with Vermont ingredients
    • Log cabin atmosphere with après-ski coziness
  • 16. Farmhouse Tap and Grill

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    The line out the door on a typical weekend night should tell you a lot about the local esteem for this farm-to-table restaurant. Serving only local beef, cheese, and produce in a classy but laid-back style, Farmhouse Tap and Grill provides one of the finest meals in the area.

    160 Bank St., Burlington, Vermont, 05401, USA
    802-859–0888

    Known For

    • Local cheese and charcuterie plates
    • Downstairs taproom or the outdoor beer garden
    • Raw bar
  • 17. Guild Tavern

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    Some of Vermont's best steak—all meat is sourced from local farms, dry-aged a minimum of 21 days, and cooked to absolute perfection—can be found roasting over hardwood coals in this tavern's open kitchens. The space itself is also a treat, with antique chicken feeders serving as light fixtures and a soapstone-topped bar in the center.

    1633 Williston Rd., Burlington, Vermont, 05403, USA
    802-497–1207

    Known For

    • Steak for two combo
    • Poutine with hand-cut fries
    • Extensive cocktail list

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch
  • 18. Harrison's Restaurant

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    A lively locals' scene, booths by the fireplace, and creative American cuisine paired with well-chosen wines and regional brews make this place perfect for couples and families alike. The inviting bar is a good spot to dine alone or to chat with a regular.

    25 Main St., Stowe, Vermont, 05672, USA
    802-253–7773

    Known For

    • Peanut-butter pie
    • Wine and cocktail list
    • Wood fireplace

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch, Reservations essential
  • 19. Idletyme Brewing Company

    $$$

    In prime position on the mountain road and the Stowe Recreation Path, this brewpub's Bavarian-style lagers and Vermont IPAs are only available on-site. A solid menu of pub food, a large outdoor patio, vegetable garden, and a rich, rustic, chic design, make it a popular stop.

    1859 Mountain Rd., Stowe, Vermont, 05672, USA
    802-253–4765

    Known For

    • "brew-ski" beer flights
    • Ample space for large groups
    • Outdoor Biergarten
  • 20. Istanbul Kebab House

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    The classics of Turkish cuisine are served with surprising authenticity and maximum deliciousness thanks to the culinary talents of its Istanbul-raised owners, plus locally sourced produce and meats. The open terrace upstairs offers the only rooftop dining in Burlington.

    175 Church St., Burlington, Vermont, 05401, USA
    802-857--5091

    Known For

    • Turkish casseroles (güveç) baked in earthenware bowls
    • Best kebabs in Burlington, if not Vermont
    • Lavash bread made to order

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon.

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