Southern Vermont Restaurants
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21. La Casita Taqueria y Mas
$ | |Hidden away in the back of a parking lot behind The Anchor, La Casita is a favorite haunt for Mexican fare, including homemade bottled hot sauces, shatteringly crisp flautas, and loaded burritos. The drink menu is no slouch either, with a variety of local beers and seasonal margaritas on hand to wash down platters of tacos and sizzling fajitas.
14 S. Main St., Wilmington, Vermont, 05363, USA802-464–8500Known For
- Sizzling fajita platters
- Warm, friendly atmosphere
- Cooked-to-order carne asada
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22. Madison Brewing Company
$$ | |Since opening in the 1990s as the area's first brewpub, this enclave of exposed brick and bubbling brewing tanks has become a watering hole for fresh IPAs and stacked burgers. A full bar and myriad pub fare offer plenty of reasons to elbow up to the wraparound bar.
428 Main St., Bennington, Vermont, 05201, USA802-442–7397Known For
- Craft beer on draft
- Classic New England--style pub fare
- Gourmet burgers
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23. Mistral's at Toll Gate
$$$$ | |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
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24. MKT: Grafton
$ | |When the 19th-century Grafton Village Store shuttered 174 years after opening, locals June Lupiani and Alexandra Hartman decided to revive the abandoned building and give it new life. Their modern, newly renovated general store opened doors in 2015, and quickly became a meeting spot for locals and travelers seeking groceries, deli sandwiches, prepared foods, and homemade pastries. It's an idyllic stop for a cup of locally roasted coffee and a cider doughnut on the front porch.
162 Main St., Grafton, Vermont, 05146, USA802-843–2255Known For
- Scratch-made pastries
- Local groceries
- Deli sandwiches and salads
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25. Mocha Joe's Cafe
$ | | CaféThe team at this spot for coffee and conversation takes great pride in sourcing direct-trade beans from places like Kenya, Ethiopia, and Guatemala. Ground zero for Brattleboro's bohemian contingent and fellow travelers, the café is open until 9 on Friday and Saturday, closing at 8 the rest of the week.
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26. Mocha Joe's Cafe
$ | |The team at this spot for coffee and conversation takes great pride in sourcing direct-trade beans from places like Kenya, Ethiopia, and Guatemala, and pairs them with an assortment of cookies, cakes, and muffins. This is ground zero for Brattleboro's bohemian contingent and fellow travelers.
82 Main St., Brattleboro, Vermont, 05301, USA802-257–7794Known For
- Socially conscious coffee
- Maple latte
- Trendy clientele
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27. Mojo Cafe
$ | |In 2014, Jodi and John Seward opened this funky, casual watering hole fusing Mexican and Cajun cooking. Tacos, burritos, bowls, and po' boys frequently feature Vermont meats and produce, while craft beers and specialty cocktails continue to highlight the state's bounty in local beer and spirits.
106 Main St., Ludlow, Vermont, 05149, USA802-228–6656Known For
- Limited seating and no reservations
- Alligator and andouille gumbo
- Funky burritos like the "Betty," with tequila-citrus tofu and avocado sauce
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28. Phelps Barn Pub at The Grafton Village Inn
$$ | |This wood-clad restaurant with a second-floor loft, hanging tea lights, and Vermont-inspired pub fare was originally a carriage house for the guests' horses at The Grafton Village Inn. Today, it's a beautiful and rustic spot for eating local, from crispy skinned local duck breast to seasonal vegetable risotto to a Vermont beef burger capped with Grafton cheddar cheese.
92 Main St., Grafton, Vermont, 05146, USA802-843–2248Known For
- Rustic interiors with a sense of history
- The Phelps burger with local beef and Grafton cheddar
- Local ingredients as a member of the Vermont Fresh Network
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. -
29. Ponce Bistro
$$$ | |The Spanish influence adds much to the charm of this small, atmospheric restaurant, as does a fireplace in the front room. No alcohol is served, but glasses are happily provided for any who bring their own beer and wine, and no corkage fee, to boot.
4659 Main St., Mendon, Vermont, 05255, USA802-768–8095Known For
- Spanish meat loaf
- Sweet and savory crepes
- Homemade salad dressings
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. -
30. The Crooked Ram
$ | |Originally a tiny bottle shop when it opened doors in 2017, the Crooked Ram has since transformed into a cozy beer-and-wine bar with an excellent restaurant and spacious summertime backyard serving wood-fired pizzas. It's now a destination for hyperlocal drafts, seasonal small plates, and brimming Vermont cheese boards, plus a thoughtful stock of unique ciders and natural wines to-go.
4026 Main St., Manchester, Vermont, 05255, USA802-231–1315Known For
- Drafts of local craft beer in stemmed beer glasses
- Award-winning Vermont cheeses and charcuterie
- Seasonal patio seating
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.-Wed. -
31. The Dorset Inn
$$$ | |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, USA802-867–5500Known For
- Wine list
- Vermont's oldest continually operating inn
- Whiskey and bourbon menu
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32. 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. -
33. The Village Roost
$ | |This bigger-on-the-inside café and lunch joint comes with ample space, especially in the barn-chic back room that serves resting travelers, gaming locals, and conferring coworkers. Keeping them oiled is a menu of organic, non-GMO, locally sourced sandwiches, burgers, soups, and salads.
20 W. Main St., Wilmington, Vermont, 05363, USA802-464–3344Known For
- Large stone fireplace in the back
- Quality coffee and tea
- Hangout space
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner -
34. Top of the Hill Grill
$ | |Don't let the diminutive size of this roadside smokehouse deceive you. The place produces big flavors locals line up for: hickory-smoked ribs, apple-smoked turkey, beef brisket, and pulled pork, to name a few.
632 Putney Rd., Brattleboro, Vermont, 05301, USA802-258–9178Known For
- "burnt ends" (brisket burnt ends)
- Excellent view of West River
- Outdoor deck
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Nov.–Mar. -
35. Village Garage Distillery
$ | |An old highway equipment garage is now filled with a shiny copper still and barrels of aging spirits, visible through big windows from the attached tasting room; cocktails made with the distillery's gin, vodka, rye, and bourbon are twists on the classics, detailed in blueprint-like sketches on the menu. The food is surprisingly inventive for tasting room fare, including chicken and waffles, bowls of ramen, and a burger made from cattle fed the distillery's spent grain, served on a spent grain bun.
107 Depot St., Bennington, Vermont, 05201, USA802-447--7663Known For
- Village Bonfire whiskey with smoked maple syrup
- Live music
- Local grain in the distillery
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.--Tues. -
36. 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, USA802-375--2792Known For
- Locally made goods
- Deli wraps and sandwiches
- Specialty prepared foods, from stuffed peppers to roasted chicken legs
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37. Whetstone Station Restaurant and Brewery
$ | |One of Brattleboro's most happening hangouts is this nano-brewery and restaurant perched over the Connecticut River. The beer and classic American comfort food are good, but it's the view of the river and its forested banks that drops jaws.
36 Bridge St., Brattleboro, Vermont, 05301, USA802-490–2354Known For
- Rooftop beer garden
- "Big 'Stoner" imperial IPA
- Poutine and steak tips
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38. 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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