Vermont Restaurants
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1. American Flatbread Waitsfield
$$ | |The organically grown flour and vegetables—and the wood-fired clay ovens that unite them—take the pizza here to another level. In summer, you can dine outside around fire pits in the beautiful valley. Have a moment to take in the surroundings; this spot is located in the heart of Lareau Farm, one of the Mad River Valley's first when it was founded in 1794.
46 Lareau Rd., Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, USA802-496–8856Known For
- Maple–fennel sausage pie
- Homemade fruit crisp with Mountain Creamery ice cream
- Big Red Barn art gallery on-site
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon.–Wed. No lunch, Reservations not accepted -
2. Chelsea Royal Diner
$ | |Built into a vintage 1938 Worcester diner, one of the few remaining in the country, the Chelsea Royal Diner serves all-day breakfast and Blue Plate specials from produce (eggs included) sourced from their backyard farm. Save room for homemade ice cream made with local milk and cream from the St. Albans Co-op Creamery—flavors range from VT Maple Cream to Blueberry, Pumpkin, and Mocha Malted Milk Ball.
487 Marlboro Rd., Brattleboro, Vermont, 05301, USA802-254–8399Known For
- Homemade ice cream and soft serve
- All-day breakfast
- Blue Plate Specials, like Friday Fish Fry and Sunday Yankee Pot Roast
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3. Green Mountain Sugar House
$ | |This red-roofed sugarhouse on the edge of Lake Rescue has one of the best maple creemees in the state of Vermont. Locals Ann and Doug Rose have owned the sugaring house since 1985, and almost four decades later continue to uphold their destination-worthy reputation for award-winning maple syrup. Grab a jug of rich amber syrup to bring home, or try it spun into on-site treats like fudge and soft-serve ice cream.
820 Rte. 100 N, Ludlow, Vermont, USA800-643–9338Known For
- Vermont maple creemees
- Award-winning maple syrup
- Maple brittle and fudge
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4. Haymaker Bun Co
$ | |This sunlit café and bakery overlooking Otter Creek houses some of the best coffee and pastries in the state thanks to chef-owner Caroline Corrente, who honed her skills at pastry school in France before zeroing in on a love for brioche dough. Corrente's specialty sweet and savory buns change daily based on what is available locally—many ingredients are found within a few miles of Haymaker's doors. The OG Bun, always on the menu, is a cinnamon-spiced ode to the classic sticky bun that draws Vermonters from all corners of the state.
7 Bakery La., Middlebury, Vermont, 05753, USA802-989–7026Known For
- Sweet and savory brioche buns
- Locally roasted Brio coffee and espresso
- Patio seating and riverside views
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. -
5. 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, USA802-244–7300Known For
- Special occasions and dates
- Outstanding cooking
- Wine and cocktail list
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch, Reservations essential -
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6. Hen of the Wood Burlington
$$$ | |The Burlington branch of Hen of the Wood offers a slicker, more urban vibe than its original Waterbury location but serves the same inventive yet down-to-earth cuisine that sets diners' hearts aflutter and tongues wagging. Indeed, many consider this the best restaurant in Vermont, so drop your finger anywhere on the menu and you won't go wrong.
55 Cherry St., Burlington, Vermont, 05401, USA802-540–0534Known For
- Mushroom toast
- Dollar oysters every night 4--5 pm
- Perfect date night spot
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7. Honey Road
$$$$ | |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, USA802-497–2145Known For
- Daily Honey Time happy hour with $1 chicken wings
- Muhammara (hot pepper) dip with house-made pita
- The cutting edge of local cuisine
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8. Jones' Donuts
$ | |Since 1923, Jones' has been a destination for doughnuts and baked goods made fresh each day in the earliest hours of the morning. Fill a box with cinnamon rolls, pie squares, apple turnovers, and some of the best doughnuts in the state.
23 West St., Rutland, Vermont, USA802-773–7810Known For
- Maple glazed doughnuts
- Crullers
- Sticky buns
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. -
9. Moonwink
$ | |May and Wes Stannard opened this counter-service spot in 2018, spotlighting May's native Burmese cooking in Wes's childhood hometown. In one of the best stops for Burmese fare on the East Coast, you'll find vibrant noodle bowls like Nan Gyi Thoke (thick round rice noodles with chicken curry), fermented tea leaf salad, and "Burma Bowls" with sprouted peas and chicken curry.
4479 Main St., Manchester, Vermont, 05255, USA802-768–8671Known For
- Oh no kuo swel (creamy coconut broth with vegetables or chicken served over egg noodles)
- La phat thok (Moonwink's take on the Burmese fermented tea leaf salad)
- Mo hinga (a special fish stew with noodles served on Friday and Saturday only)
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10. Mountain Creamery
$ | |This locally beloved diner in the town center sources most of its ingredients from their own farm in Killington. "Mile High Apple Pie," ice cream made with local dairy, and daily blue plate specials are only a handful of reasons Mountain Creamery is a Woodstock mainstay.
33 Central St., Woodstock, Vermont, 05091, USA802-457–1715Known For
- Homemade ice cream made with local dairy
- Farm-sourced diner fare
- Blue plate specials
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11. Mystic Cafe & Wine Bar
$$ | |This spacious, brand-new, Euro-chic restaurant is earning plenty of local praise for its gussied-up takes on international cuisines with a Vermont-farmhouse accent. That means plenty of kale, butternut squash, sweet potato, and cheddar in the salads, sandwiches, and tapas-style shared plates.
4928 Main St., Manchester Center, Vermont, 05255, USA802-768–8086Known For
- Paella with Israeli couscous
- French toast
- Wine list
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12. Peasant
$$$ | |The menu may be short in this small, rustic-chic space serving French- and Italian-influenced country fare, but the tastiness is immense, with some of the best pasta dishes in the state. Additional warmth is added by its "peasant family" operation, too, with dad in the kitchen, mom decorating the scene, and daughter running the front of house.
40 Bridge St., Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, USA802-496–6856Known For
- Unique "Peasant's Prunes" dessert
- Vermont pork Bolognese with penne and Asiago
- Craft cocktail and wine list
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.-Wed. No lunch -
13. Peter Havens
$$$ | |A longtime Brattleboro favorite helmed since 2012 by chef Zachary Corbin, this chic little bistro is known for impeccably presented cuisine that draws heavily on local sources. One room is painted a warm red, another in sage, and a changing lineup of contemporary paintings adorns the walls of both rooms.
32 Elliot St., Brattleboro, Vermont, 05301, USA802-257–3333Known For
- Pan-roasted duck breast
- Cocktail and wine list
- Vanilla bean crème brûlée
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No lunch Sun., Wed., and Thurs. -
14. Prohibition Pig
$ | |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, USA802-244–4120Known 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. -
15. Red Hen Baking Co.
$ | |If you're a devotee of artisanal bakeries, it'd be a mistake not to trek the 7-plus miles from Montpelier (15 from Stowe) to have lunch, pick up freshly baked bread, or sample a sweet treat at what many consider Vermont's best bakery. Red Hen supplies bread to some of the state's premier restaurants, including Hen of the Wood, and has varied offerings every day.
961 U.S. 2, Middlesex, Vermont, 05602, USA802-223–5200Known For
- Breads and pastries
- Local hangout
- Soups and sandwiches
Restaurant Details
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16. The Downtown Grocery
$$$ | |There's a cozy romance to this oasis of seasonal and local cooking, with its corner seats, tea lights, intimate bar, and chalkboard menu. It was the area's first farm-to-table restaurant when co-owners Abby and Rogan Lechthaler opened doors in 2010, and it has continued to be a mainstay thanks to excellent hospitality, warm-spirited creativity, and nightly-changing specials. The interesting wine list and cocktail menu are among the best in the state.
41 Depot St., Ludlow, Vermont, 05149, USA802-228–7566Known For
- Seasonal cocktails
- Small-producer-focused wine list
- Schedule changes month-to-month with limited seating
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues.-Thurs. and Sunday -
17. The Hidden Kitchen at The Inn at Weathersfield
$$$ | |So many Vermont restaurants claim the farm-to-table, local-sourcing, organic approach to cooking, but the chef at the Inn at Weathersfield is more passionate and rigorous than most, with more than 75% of ingredients coming from within a 25-mile radius in season. Enjoy the exquisite French-influenced regional dishes inside the inn itself, on its back patio, or in the separate "Hidden Kitchen" at the back of the property, where monthly cooking workshops and tastings take place.
1342 Rte. 106, Perkinsville, Vermont, 05151, USA802-263–9217Known For
- Wine list
- Charcuterie and cheese boards
- Atmospheric inside and out
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18. The Left Bank
$$$$ | |For the best of French-inspired fine dining, look no further than the Left Bank, the signature restaurant of the luxury boutique hotel The Weston. The cozy wooden interiors give off major English countryside pub vibes, but the menu, which changes seasonally, is all French bistro; you might start with the exquisite onion soup gratineé, followed by the fantastically tender beef cheeks braised in red wine and served in creamy polenta. While seafood, chicken, and vegetables all make appearances on the menu and don’t ever miss (the Brussels sprout chips are a particular highlight), beef is really where the kitchen shines, with other stand-outs being the steak au poivre and a simple but pitch-perfect burger. And of course, don’t skip dessert—if it’s on the menu, go for the espresso crème brûlée.
630 Main St., Weston, Vermont, 05161, USA802-824–5000Known For
- Excellent wine list with rare and organic bottles
- Focus on local ingredients
- Spectacular beef dishes
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.–Wed. No lunch -
19. The Mill at Simon Pearce
$$$ | |Sparkling glassware from the studio downstairs, exposed brick, flickering candles, and large windows overlooking the falls of the roaring Ottauquechee River create an ideal setting for contemporary American cuisine—the food alone is worth the pilgrimage. The wine cellar holds several hundred labels.
1760 Main St., Quechee, Vermont, 05059, USA802-295–1470Known For
- Romantic atmosphere
- Simon Pearce glassware and pottery
- Complimentary house-made potato chips
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20. The Silver Fork at the Old Library
$$$ | |This intimate, elegant bistro is owned by husband-and-wife team Mark and Melody French, who spent years in Puerto Rico absorbing the flavors of the island that are reflected in the eclectic international menu. After nine years in their original space on Main Street, in 2020 the couple moved their restaurant into the newly renovated, 123-year-old Skinner Library, fashioning a bartop from the 1897 wooden shelving. Reserve a table ahead of time, or sit at the wine bar for a casual and romantic dinner with a maple martini or a bottle from the impressive wine list.
48 West Rd., Manchester, Vermont, 05255, USA802-768–8444Known For
- Shrimp mofongo (with mashed plantains)
- Wine and cocktail list
- Special occasions
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch., Reservations essential
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