Southern Vermont Restaurants
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1. 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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2. 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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3. 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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4. Mystic Cafe & Wine Bar
$$ | |This spacious, brand-new, Euro-chic restaurant is earning plenty of local praise for its gussied-up takes on international cuisines with a Vermont-farmhouse accent. That means plenty of kale, butternut squash, sweet potato, and cheddar in the salads, sandwiches, and tapas-style shared plates.
4928 Main St., Manchester Center, Vermont, 05255, USA802-768–8086Known For
- Paella with Israeli couscous
- French toast
- Wine list
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. -
5. Peter Havens
$$$ | |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
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No lunch Sun., Wed., and Thurs. -
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6. The Downtown Grocery
$$$ | |There's a cozy romance to this oasis of seasonal and local cooking, with its corner seats, tea lights, intimate bar, and chalkboard menu. It was the area's first farm-to-table restaurant when co-owners Abby and Rogan Lechthaler opened doors in 2010, and it has continued to be a mainstay thanks to excellent hospitality, warm-spirited creativity, and nightly-changing specials. The interesting wine list and cocktail menu are among the best in the state.
41 Depot St., Ludlow, Vermont, 05149, USA802-228–7566Known For
- Seasonal cocktails
- Small-producer-focused wine list
- Schedule changes month-to-month with limited seating
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues.-Thurs. and Sunday -
7. The Hidden Kitchen at The Inn at Weathersfield
$$$ | |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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8. The Left Bank
$$$$ | |For the best of French-inspired fine dining, look no further than the Left Bank, the signature restaurant of the luxury boutique hotel The Weston. The cozy wooden interiors give off major English countryside pub vibes, but the menu, which changes seasonally, is all French bistro; you might start with the exquisite onion soup gratineé, followed by the fantastically tender beef cheeks braised in red wine and served in creamy polenta. While seafood, chicken, and vegetables all make appearances on the menu and don’t ever miss (the Brussels sprout chips are a particular highlight), beef is really where the kitchen shines, with other stand-outs being the steak au poivre and a simple but pitch-perfect burger. And of course, don’t skip dessert—if it’s on the menu, go for the espresso crème brûlée.
630 Main St., Weston, Vermont, 05161, USA802-824–5000Known For
- Excellent wine list with rare and organic bottles
- Focus on local ingredients
- Spectacular beef dishes
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.–Wed. No lunch -
9. The Silver Fork at the Old Library
$$$ | |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 -
10. 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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11. 1a Coffee Roasters
$ | |This great new addition to Vermont's coffee scene has some of the best cold brew in the state. Mainly solar-powered, it recently got a sustainability grant from Oatly, and serves its iced drinks in sleek glass jars; pastries come from nearby Starfire Bakery. The owners are also partners in Valley Craft Ales, a brewery project transforming Wilmington's Old Red Mill Inn, complete with a taproom serving New Haven-style pizza.
123 W Main St., Wilmington, Vermont, 05363, USA802-265--0284Known For
- Solar-powered coffee roaster
- Cold brew coffee
- Great outdoor patio
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.--Tues. No dinner -
12. Arlington Dairy Bar
$ | |The big red barn with a sprawling lawn and walk-up ice cream window is a quintessential summer snack shack. It's where paper boats holding cheeseburgers, loaded hot dogs, and lobster rolls make way for soft-serve sundaes, stacked ice-cream cones, and root beer floats.
3158 Rte. 7A, Arlington, Vermont, 05250, USA802-375–2546Known For
- Nostalgic snack bar atmosphere
- Ice-cream cones and sundaes
- Cheeseburgers and hot dogs
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13. Butter Mountain Bakery
$ | |Chewy homemade bagels, craggy loaves of sourdough, and brown butter maple cookies are just a handful of the offerings waiting at this tucked-away hidden gem, but remember to preorder as walk-ins aren't usually accommodated. Keep an eye out for seasonal specials like fresh fruit galettes and walnut-studded chocolate brownies—the menu is always changing.
1 School St., Wilmington, Vermont, 05363, USA802-780–0232Known For
- Crusty loaves of sourdough
- Seasonal galettes, like strawberry-basil
- Snickerdoodle cookies
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.--Thurs. -
14. Cai's Dim Sum Catering
$ | |The sourcing and gathering of local ingredients at the heart of chef-owner Cai Xi Silver's cooking is inspired by the food memories of her childhood in Chongqing, China. Her family's Sichuan and Shanghai influences come to life in a to-go menu that includes delicate steamed buns, perfect dumplings, and abundance boxes highlighting regional home cooking backed by Vermont ingredients. Cai's offers take-out and delivery only from her Brattleboro art gallery, with options for private in-home cooking and catering.
814 Western Ave., Brattleboro, Vermont, 05301, USA802-257–7898Known For
- Steamed buns
- Assorted seasonal dumplings
- Abundance boxes with local vegetables, rice, chicken, or tofu
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Closed Tues and for in-room dining; take-out/delivery only -
15. Chantecleer
$$$$ | |There is something wonderful about eating by candlelight in an old barn; and with the rooster art above their rough-hewn wooden beams, Chantecleer's dining rooms are especially romantic. The international menu runs the gamut from veal schnitzel to New York strip to Dover sole.
8 Reed Farm La., East Dorset, Vermont, 05253, USA802-362–1616Known For
- Great fieldstone fireplace
- Duck Grand Marnier
- Thursday burger night at the bar
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.--Tues. No lunch, Reservations essential -
16. Chop House
$$$$ | |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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17. Dot's Restaurant
$ | |Under the classic red neon sign at the main corner in downtown Wilmington, Dot's remains a local landmark and a reminder of diners of yore. Residents and skiers pack the tables and counter for American comfort food classics, starting at 5:30 am with the Berry-Berry pancake breakfast, with four kinds of berries.
3 W. Main St., Wilmington, Vermont, 05363, USA802-464–7284Known For
- Convivial community hangout
- River-view seating
- Dot's "jailhouse" chili
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18. Goodman's American Pie
$ | |This place has the best wood-fired pizza in town. It also has character to spare: sit in chairs from old ski lifts and step up to the counter fashioned from a vintage VW bus to design your pie from 29 ingredients.
5 Lamere Sq., Ludlow, Vermont, 05149, USA802-228–4271Known For
- Arcade games and pool table in the back
- Pizza by the slice
- Outdoor deck
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19. Harvest Brewing
$ | |This nanobrewery in the heart of downtown Bennington is a haven of craft beers with English-style porters and inventive brews like Melon Grab fruited IPA. All of these beers become the perfect palate cleansers for good pub fare like loaded nachos and deep fried chimichangas.
201 South St., Bennington, Vermont, 05201, USA802-430–9915Known For
- Hazy IPAs
- Hearty Mexican-inspired pub fare
- Seasonal brews from smooth stouts to crisp lagers
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20. J.J. Hapgood General Store and Eatery
$ | |You won't find a better meal at any other general store in the state. This is really more of a classic American restaurant, serving farm-to-table breakfast, lunch, and dinner, than a place to pick up the essentials, but like any good general store, it's a friendly and relaxed gathering spot for locals.
305 Main St., Peru, Vermont, 05152, USA802-824–4800Known For
- Buttermilk biscuits
- Outdoor patio
- Wood-fired pizzas
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner Mon. and Tues.
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