Northern Vermont Restaurants

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  • 1. 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.
  • 2. Red Hen Baking Co.

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    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, USA
    802-223–5200

    Known For

    • Breads and pastries
    • Local hangout
    • Soups and sandwiches

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No dinner, Reservations not accepted
  • 3. 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
  • 4. Wilaiwan's Kitchen

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    In 2012, co-owners Wilaiwan Phonjan-Azarian and Timothy Azarian traded their locally adored street cart for a brick-and-mortar location offering some of the best Thai food in the state, if not on the East Coast. Most of the menu reflects the Laotian influence of Phonjan-Azarian's upbringing in northeast Thailand, and Vermont ingredients from eggs to chiles inspire dishes that change weekly.

    34 State St., Montpelier, Vermont, 05602, USA
    802-613–3587

    Known For

    • Weekly changing menus featuring local ingredients
    • Noodle specials, like khao soy and gwit diow, with homemade chili pastes
    • Sunny interiors covered with artwork

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
  • 5. 3 Squares Cafe

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    Along with breakfast scrambles, challah french toast, homemade pastries, and lunchtime burgers made with local grassfed beef, 3 Squares is known for that warm-and-fuzzy feeling running through the vintage-style dining room. Bright sunlight, fresh flowers, and a friendly atmosphere compliment Vermont-sourced cooking that has been a Vergennes cornerstone for more than 10 years.

    141 Main St., Vergennes, Vermont, 05491, USA
    802-877–2772

    Known For

    • Grassfed burgers
    • Breakfast plates like local eggs and French toast
    • Charming neighborhood atmosphere
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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. Bohemian Bakery

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    The original Bohemian Bakery began in 2010 as a Sunday-only pop-up in the home of co-owners Annie Bakst and Robert Hunt; it quickly became a weekly haunt for expertly made French pastries. The couple now roasts coffee beans in small batches and fills daily orders of rotating favorites, like buttery kougin-amman and croissants, custard-filled Danishes, and tall slices of cornmeal cake in their shop.

    83 Main St., Montpelier, Vermont, 05602, USA
    802-461–8119

    Known For

    • Seasonal tarts with fresh fruit and pastry cream
    • Croissants of all kinds
    • Coffee roasted in-house

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues.
  • 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. 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
  • 14. 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
  • 15. Idletyme Brewing Company

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    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
  • 16. 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.
  • 17. Kraemer & Kin

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    This family-owned microbrewery started in a Grand Isle garage in 2020. Now, it occupies the basement of the clubhouse at Alburg Golf Links, an 18-hole course with stunning views of Lake Champlain. Stop into the upstairs taproom for snacks and sandwiches with a pint of blonde ale, lilac sour, or garlic mustard saison; the beers here are brewed with local — and often foraged — ingredients, including hops from the family's hop yard down the road.

    230 Rt.129, Alburgh, Vermont, 05440, USA
    802-796--3586

    Known For

    • Creative small-batch beers brewed on site
    • Local takes on classic clubhouse bites
    • Golf course on the lake

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon.--Wed.
  • 18. Leunig's Bistro and Cafe

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    This popular café delivers alfresco bistro cuisine with a distinct French flavor, plus a friendly European-style bar and live jazz. Favorite entrées include salade niçoise, soupe au pistou (vegetable and white bean soup with Asiago and pesto), and beef bourguignon.

    115 Church St., Burlington, Vermont, 05401, USA
    802-863–3759

    Known For

    • Crème brûlée
    • Sunday brunch
    • Outdoor seating on Church Street

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Sun.
  • 19. Miso Hungry

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    At the base of mammoth Jay Peak sits a wood-shingled food truck cooking arguably the best ramen in the state. Owners Momoko and Jordan Antonucci met as rafting guides in Japan, and spent three winters in Hokkaido gravitating towards the steaming bowls of noodles made at après-ski ramen trucks parked mountainside. They later brought this mutual love of hearty Japanese cooking to one of Vermont's most notable ski resorts. When the duo isn't traveling statewide for summer festivals and concerts, they're at Jay Peak passing spicy miso ramen, homemade onigiri, and seasonal specials through the food truck's window.

    830 Jay Peak Rd., Jay, Vermont, 05859, USA
    518-605–4474

    Known For

    • Spicy miso ramen
    • Seasonal onigiri
    • Authentic Japanese cooking made with Vermont-sourced ingredients
  • 20. Pearl Street Pizza

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    The handmade Italian brick oven is the centerpiece of this hot new pizza spot, which shares a former department store building with AR Market and the curing facility for Vermont Salumi. The team cranks out perfectly blistered Neapolitan-style pizzas and thick grandma pies, with classic and weekly special toppings that range from fire-roasted mushrooms to roast pork and miso drizzle. The bar boasts a top-notch local draft list and affordable, well-made cocktails.

    159 N. Main St., Barre, Vermont, 05641, USA
    802-622--8600

    Known For

    • Local mozzarella and real San Marzano tomatoes
    • Housemade pasta of the week
    • Tom Cat Tiramisu made with local barrel-aged gin

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.--Tues.

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