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
$$ | |This spacious, brand-new, Euro-chic restaurant is earning plenty of local praise for its gussied-up takes on international cuisines with a Vermont-farmhouse accent. That means plenty of kale, butternut squash, sweet potato, and cheddar in the salads, sandwiches, and tapas-style shared plates.
4928 Main St., Manchester Center, Vermont, 05255, USA802-768–8086Known For
- Paella with Israeli couscous
- French toast
- Wine list
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5. Peter Havens
$$$ | |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
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No lunch Sun., Wed., and Thurs. -
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6. The Downtown Grocery
$$$ | |There's a cozy romance to this oasis of seasonal and local cooking, with its corner seats, tea lights, intimate bar, and chalkboard menu. It was the area's first farm-to-table restaurant when co-owners Abby and Rogan Lechthaler opened doors in 2010, and it has continued to be a mainstay thanks to excellent hospitality, warm-spirited creativity, and nightly-changing specials. The interesting wine list and cocktail menu are among the best in the state.
41 Depot St., Ludlow, Vermont, 05149, USA802-228–7566Known For
- Seasonal cocktails
- Small-producer-focused wine list
- Schedule changes month-to-month with limited seating
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Rate Includes: Closed Tues.-Thurs. and Sunday -
7. The Hidden Kitchen at The Inn at Weathersfield
$$$ | |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
$$$$ | |For the best of French-inspired fine dining, look no further than the Left Bank, the signature restaurant of the luxury boutique hotel The Weston. The cozy wooden interiors give off major English countryside pub vibes, but the menu, which changes seasonally, is all French bistro; you might start with the exquisite onion soup gratineé, followed by the fantastically tender beef cheeks braised in red wine and served in creamy polenta. While seafood, chicken, and vegetables all make appearances on the menu and don’t ever miss (the Brussels sprout chips are a particular highlight), beef is really where the kitchen shines, with other stand-outs being the steak au poivre and a simple but pitch-perfect burger. And of course, don’t skip dessert—if it’s on the menu, go for the espresso crème brûlée.
630 Main St., Weston, Vermont, 05161, USA802-824–5000Known For
- Excellent wine list with rare and organic bottles
- Focus on local ingredients
- Spectacular beef dishes
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon.–Wed. No lunch -
9. The Silver Fork at the Old Library
$$$ | |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
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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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