Southern Vermont Restaurants

We’ve compiled the best of the best in Southern Vermont - browse our top choices for Restaurants during your stay.

Sort by: 7 Recommendations {{numTotalPoiResults}} {{ (numTotalPoiResults===1)?'Recommendation':'Recommendations' }} 0 Recommendations
CLEAR ALL Area Search CLEAR ALL
Loading...
  • 1. 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, USA
    802-257–3333

    Known 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.
  • 2. 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, USA
    802-375–2546

    Known For

    • Nostalgic snack bar atmosphere
    • Ice-cream cones and sundaes
    • Cheeseburgers and hot dogs
  • 3. 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, USA
    802-824–4800

    Known For

    • Buttermilk biscuits
    • Outdoor patio
    • Wood-fired pizzas

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No dinner Mon. and Tues.
  • 4. The Dorset Inn

    $$$

    Built in 1796, this inn has been continuously operating ever since, and the comfortable tavern and formal dining room serve a Colonial-influenced bistro menu. A member of the Vermont Fresh Network, the restaurant benefits greatly from its strong connections with local farmers.

    8 Church St., Dorset, Vermont, 05251, USA
    802-867–5500

    Known For

    • Wine list
    • Vermont's oldest continually operating inn
    • Whiskey and bourbon menu

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch
  • 5. 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, USA
    800-822–2331

    Known 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.
  • Recommended Fodor’s Video

  • 6. Wayside Country Store

    $

    The motto of Arlington's one-stop-shop says it all: "If we don't have it, you don't need it!" This charming country store is known for carrying anything from toilet paper to boxed cocoa mix and boasts a popular deli complete with build-your-own sandwiches, prepared foods, and house-made specials like freshly baked biscuits.

    3307 Rte. 313 W, Arlington, Vermont, 05250, USA
    802-375--2792

    Known For

    • Locally made goods
    • Deli wraps and sandwiches
    • Specialty prepared foods, from stuffed peppers to roasted chicken legs
  • 7. 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, USA
    802-362–0611

    Known For

    • Cheddar-and-ale onion soup
    • Traditional pot roast
    • 1790 Taproom Ale (custom brew by Long Trail)

No Restaurants Results

Please try a broader search, or expore these popular suggestions:

There are no results for {{ strDestName}} Restaurants in the searched map area with the above filters. Please try a different area on the map, or broaden your search with these popular suggestions:

Recommended Fodor’s Video