Southern Vermont Restaurants
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1. 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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2. Mystic Cafe & Wine Bar
$$ | |This spacious, brand-new, Euro-chic restaurant is earning plenty of local praise for its gussied-up takes on international cuisines with a Vermont-farmhouse accent. That means plenty of kale, butternut squash, sweet potato, and cheddar in the salads, sandwiches, and tapas-style shared plates.
4928 Main St., Manchester Center, Vermont, 05255, USA802-768–8086Known For
- Paella with Israeli couscous
- French toast
- Wine list
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. -
3. The Silver Fork at the Old Library
$$$ | |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
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch., Reservations essential -
4. Willoughby's Depot Eatery
$ | |Home of the World Famous Mrs. Murphy's Donuts, this beloved shop turns out fresh doughnuts daily from its small, white-clapboard storefront. Old-fashioned doughnuts come hot from the fryer in the wee hours of the morning, so arrive early for the best selection of flavors like cinnamon, maple cream, and cakey cider doughnuts loaded with warming spices.
374 Depot St., Manchester, Vermont, 05255, USA802-362–1874Known For
- Cinnamon raised
- Cider cake
- Sugar-dusted crullers
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5. Chantecleer
$$$$ | |There is something wonderful about eating by candlelight in an old barn; and with the rooster art above their rough-hewn wooden beams, Chantecleer's dining rooms are especially romantic. The international menu runs the gamut from veal schnitzel to New York strip to Dover sole.
8 Reed Farm La., East Dorset, Vermont, 05253, USA802-362–1616Known For
- Great fieldstone fireplace
- Duck Grand Marnier
- Thursday burger night at the bar
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.--Tues. No lunch, Reservations essential -
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6. Chop House
$$$$ | |Walk to the very back room of the Equinox's Marsh Tavern to enter this special, very expensive, and very delicious steak house, with aged corn- or grass-fed beef broiled at 1,400ºF and finished with marrow butter. The marble above the fireplace is chiseled "L.L. ORVIS 1832," and way before he claimed the spot, the Green Mountain Boys gathered here to plan their Revolutionary War–era resistance.
3567 Main St., Manchester, Vermont, 05254, USA802-362–4700Known For
- New York strip
- Craft cocktails
- Tuna tartare
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7. Mistral's at Toll Gate
$$$$ | |This classic French restaurant is tucked in a grotto on the climb to Bromley Mountain. The two dining rooms are perched over the Bromley Brook, and at night a small waterfall is magically illuminated—ask for a window table.
10 Toll Gate Rd., Manchester, Vermont, 05255, USA802-362–1779Known For
- Chateaubriand béarnaise
- Crispy sweetbreads Dijonnaise
- Wine list
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.-Wed. No lunch -
8. Ponce Bistro
$$$ | |The Spanish influence adds much to the charm of this small, atmospheric restaurant, as does a fireplace in the front room. No alcohol is served, but glasses are happily provided for any who bring their own beer and wine, and no corkage fee, to boot.
4659 Main St., Mendon, Vermont, 05255, USA802-768–8095Known For
- Spanish meat loaf
- Sweet and savory crepes
- Homemade salad dressings
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. -
9. The Crooked Ram
$ | |Originally a tiny bottle shop when it opened doors in 2017, the Crooked Ram has since transformed into a cozy beer-and-wine bar with an excellent restaurant and spacious summertime backyard serving wood-fired pizzas. It's now a destination for hyperlocal drafts, seasonal small plates, and brimming Vermont cheese boards, plus a thoughtful stock of unique ciders and natural wines to-go.
4026 Main St., Manchester, Vermont, 05255, USA802-231–1315Known For
- Drafts of local craft beer in stemmed beer glasses
- Award-winning Vermont cheeses and charcuterie
- Seasonal patio seating
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.-Wed. -
10. The Reluctant Panther Inn & Restaurant
$$$$ | |The dining room at this luxurious inn is a large, modern space where rich woods and high ceilings meld into a kind of "nouveau Vermont" aesthetic. The contemporary American cuisine emphasizes farm-to-table ingredients and has earned the restaurant "Gold Barn" honors from the Vermont Fresh Network.
39 West Rd., Manchester, Vermont, 05254, USA800-822–2331Known For
- Wine list
- Chef of the year award by the Vermont Chamber of Commerce
- Lobster-and-Brie fondue
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. -
11. Ye Olde Tavern
$$$ | |This circa-1790 Colonial inn dishes up Yankee favorites along with plenty of New England charm, made all the more intimate by the candlelight. To learn more about the colorful history of the building, simply ask the manager, who makes a regular appearance at tables.
5183 Main St., Manchester, Vermont, 05255, USA802-362–0611Known For
- Cheddar-and-ale onion soup
- Traditional pot roast
- 1790 Taproom Ale (custom brew by Long Trail)
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