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. 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.
  • 3. 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.
  • 4. 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
  • 5. 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
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  • 6. 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
  • 7. Michael's on the Hill

    $$$

    Swiss-born chef Michael Kloeti trained in Europe and New York City before opening this establishment in a 19th-century farmhouse outside Stowe. The seasonal three-course prix-fixe menus ($45 and $67) blend European cuisine with farm-to-table earthiness, exemplified by dishes such as spice-roasted duck breast and venison navarin (ragout).

    4182 Stowe-Waterbury Rd., Waterbury Center, Vermont, 05677, USA
    802-244–7476

    Known For

    • Homemade potato gnocchi
    • Wine list
    • Views of Green Mountains and sunsets

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Tues. No lunch
  • 8. PK Coffee

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    The inviting atmosphere of this neighborhood joint is increased by the beans they use—North Carolina–based roasters Counter Culture Coffee, known for its coffee education and sustainable sourcing. Milk comes from Sweet Rowen Farmstead, and rotating breakfast sandwiches and baked goods, like buttermilk banana bread, are made in-house.

    1940 Mountain Rd., Stowe, Vermont, 05672, USA
    802-760–6151

    Known For

    • Maple lattes
    • Expertly made espresso and drip coffee
    • Baked goods and breakfast sandwiches
  • 9. von Trapp Brewery & Bierhall

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    In 2016, the Von Trapp family finally realized its long-held dream of opening a brewery making Austrian-style lagers on the grounds, and what a brewery it is. Built of thick, massive Vermont wood beams, the cavernous chalet-style space houses a rustic-chic restaurant and bar alongside the beer-making facilities serving Germanic classics, with plenty of beer to wash it down.

    1333 Luce Hill Rd., Stowe, Vermont, 05672, USA
    802-253–5750

    Known For

    • Bavarian pretzels with beer-cheese dip
    • Chicken schnitzel
    • Sachertorte and apple strudel
  • 10. Zen Barn

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    What's more Vermont than the name "Zen Barn," especially when it includes its own yoga studio in a former hayloft? Add to that an expansive, rustic-chic interior with local art and a stage for live music, an outdoor patio looking out to green fields and mountains, and a menu of eclectic, farm-to-table fare, and the local experience is complete.

    179 Guptil Rd., Waterbury, Vermont, 05676, USA
    802-244–8134

    Known For

    • CBD cocktails
    • Ramen soup
    • Live performances

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