Vermont Restaurant and Dining Guide

Welcome to the Green Mountain State, where the food is as rich and diverse as its stunning landscapes. Vermont's culinary scene is a tantalizing adventure, blending traditional dishes with modern twists, and showcasing a strong farm-to-table ethos. The locals take their food seriously, and trust me, you'll taste the difference.

Get ready to embark on a flavorful journey through Vermont's picturesque towns and cities, where you'll discover tempting apple pie with cheddar cheese, comforting chicken pot pie, luscious maple cream pie, addictive cider doughnuts, and succulent lamb. Between mouthwatering bites, immerse yourself in the state's fascinating history, breathtaking scenery, and captivating cultural attractions.

So, loosen your belts and fuel up the car, because we're about to dive into the delectable world of Vermont cuisine. Prepare to be amazed by the unforgettable food experiences and enchanting landscapes that make this state a must-visit destination for foodies and explorers alike. Happy eating and happy travels!

Burlington: A Culinary Capital on the Lake

Burlington, Vermont's largest city, offers a diverse and delicious food scene that's sure to satisfy any appetite. Nestled on the shores of Lake Champlain, this vibrant town boasts a variety of top-notch eateries. Kick off your culinary tour at Rí Rá, a cozy Irish pub with a scrumptious chicken pot pie that'll make you feel right at home. Don't miss their fantastic live music and trivia nights! Just around the corner, you'll find The Mill Market & Deli, famous for its cider doughnuts – a true Vermont staple. Swing by for a taste of these autumnal delights and take a leisurely stroll along the picturesque waterfront.

Afterwards, make your way to Honey Road, where you can savor tender, succulent lamb dishes with a Mediterranean twist. The restaurant's warm atmosphere and mouthwatering mezze plates make it an unmissable stop on your Vermont food adventure. While in Burlington, be sure to explore the bustling Church Street Marketplace, filled with unique shops, street performers, and seasonal events. Then, take a sunset cruise on Lake Champlain or rent a bike to ride along the scenic waterfront path

Bennington: History, Art, and Apple Pie

Venture south to the historic town of Bennington, where you'll find the perfect marriage of sweet and savory at Apple Barn Country Bake Shop. Sink your teeth into their famous apple pie with cheddar cheese, a classic Vermont combination that will leave you craving more. While in Bennington, immerse yourself in the area's rich history by visiting the Bennington Battle Monument and Museum, as well as the renowned Bennington Museum, which houses an impressive collection of artwork, including pieces by Grandma Moses.

Stowe: Mountain Eats and Scenic Treats

Nestled in the heart of the Green Mountains, Stowe is an outdoor enthusiast's paradise. But it's not just the stunning scenery that draws visitors to this charming town – Stowe also offers a diverse array of culinary delights. Fuel up for your adventures with a hearty chicken pot pie from Harrison's Restaurant & Bar, a warm and welcoming eatery located in the historic Stowe village. After a day of exploring the slopes at Stowe Mountain Resort or hiking through Smugglers Notch State Park, unwind with a scrumptious maple cream pie from The Creamery Restaurant in nearby Danville.

Waterbury: Ice Cream Dreams and Scenic Vistas

Just a stone's throw from Montpelier, the town of Waterbury is home to the world-famous Ben & Jerry's Factory. Indulge your sweet tooth with a guided tour, complete with a generous scoop of your favorite flavor. After satisfying your ice cream cravings, make your way to Kismet, a farm-to-table gem in Montpelier, where you'll find delectable lamb dishes crafted from locally-sourced ingredients. Pair your meal with a visit to the Vermont State House, an architectural marvel, and take a guided tour to learn about the state's history.

Danville: Quaint Charm and Heavenly Pies

Last but not least, head to the idyllic town of Danville. Here, you'll find The Creamery Restaurant, a true Vermont treasure. With its warm, rustic ambiance, this charming eatery is the perfect spot to enjoy a slice of heavenly maple cream pie. While in Danville, don't miss the opportunity to explore the Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium in nearby St. Johnsbury , where you can marvel at their vast collection of natural history exhibits and catch a show in the state-of-the-art planetarium.

A Vermont Foodie Paradise

From the bustling streets of Burlington to the quaint charm of Danville, Vermont is a foodie paradise just waiting to be discovered. With its mouthwatering local dishes, farm-to-table ethos, and vibrant culinary scene, the Green Mountain State offers a gastronomic experience like no other.

Take your taste buds on a journey through Vermont's picturesque towns and cities, savoring apple pie with cheddar cheese, chicken pot pie, maple cream pie, cider doughnuts, and tender lamb along the way. And between bites, immerse yourself in the state's rich history, natural beauty, and cultural attractions.

So, pack your bags, hit the road, and get ready to explore the culinary delights and enchanting landscapes that make Vermont a must-visit destination for foodies and adventurers alike. Trust me, you won't be disappointed. Bon appétit and happy travels!

Must-Try Restaurants in Vermont

The Mill Market

1580 Dorset St, South Burlington, VT 05403

The sandwiches looked good, but I’ll never know how they taste because I stood in front of the deli counter for 10 minutes without anyone acknowledging m...

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Superb27 Reviews4.6

Apple Barn Country Bake Shop

604 US-7, Bennington, VT 05201

Great one of a kind Christmas gifts! Pies, doughnuts, wine, and fudge, I am in heaven, so good. Today was a wreathe making class, so great! Met some amaz...

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Superb75 Reviews4.7

Church Street Marketplace

131 Church St, Burlington, VT 05401

Nice pedestrian street, with a good variety of shops to browse and restaurants and bars to eat and drink in. Seems to be kept clean and in good shape.

Good138 Reviews4.1

Honey Road

156 Church St, Burlington, VT 05401

Fantastic restaurant on Church Street in "downtown" Burlington. Great place to go with a group of friends for Mediterranean Mezze (small plates...

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Superb174 Reviews4.5

Rí Rá Irish Pub

123 Church St, Burlington, VT 05401

Our bartender Tyler was attentive, kind, charming and made us truly feel at home. He is a superstar. It’s not everyday you walk into a random bar and rec...

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Good129 Reviews4

Harrison's Restaurant

25 Main St, Stowe, VT 05672

My boyfriend and I came for dinner and we're not disappointed. Service was awesome and the food was delicious. We asked for any hot sauce, expecting...

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Superb84 Reviews4.6

Kismet

207 Barre St, Montpelier, VT 05602

Came here for breakfast— this is a great little restaurant with delicious food. The staff are so nice and the food was amazing. Highly recommend!! The pa...

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Superb112 Reviews4.5

Recently Opened Restaurants

Howl Bier

45 Main St, Winooski, VT 05404

My goodness my Guinness! Thank god for this place! A proper pour of everything they serve with so much knowledge and enthusiasm with a small but curated ...

Superb13 Reviews5

Lot Six Brewing Co

4087 VT-108, Jeffersonville, VT 05464

Friendliest restaurant in the area with great food and tasty beers. The noodle bowl, apres ski, is delicious and perfect recovery food to help you get b...

Superb59 Reviews4.5

Wild Yeast

Chelsea, VT 05038

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LAKE HOUSE SALOON

Barton, VT 05822

"Free Lunch" chowder is excellent. A reliable basic bar. Good selection on tap and of cans/bottles. A fine place to track local gossip ( and id...

Superb1 Reviews5

Humble Revelry

197 US-7, Milton, VT 05468

You can’t depend on them. They are hardly ever open… always closing for one reason or another.

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Superb16 Reviews4.8

The Avocado Pit

112 Main St, Stowe, VT 05672

Very nice and cozy front area. The food is good, nothing special or extraordinary, but overpriced a lot. The tacos and the filling were cold as off the f...

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Superb100 Reviews4.7

Vittles

4 S Main St, Hardwick, VT 05843

Got a wrap and it was good although wider and shorter than I expected. Whoopie pie also good, and reasonable prices

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Superb6 Reviews5

Union South Bar & Provisions

107 South St, Bennington, VT 05201

The good: Nice atmosphere and the live music is fun. I would recommend visiting for cocktails and apps. The drinks are wonderful, and the appetizers are ...

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Good41 Reviews3.9

Ruby's Bistro & Bakery

73 Main St, Fair Haven, VT 05743

Only cute place around! Right next to park. The only problem is the chef will randomly decide not to want to serve food. So we actually couldn't get...

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Superb15 Reviews4.7

UMAMI - Asian Fusion

1716 Depot St, Manchester Center, VT 05255

No white rice with entre? Small portions, low quality. Hopefully the dine in experience is better. Will not return.

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Good46 Reviews3.9

Souper Simple Food

124 Fiddlers Green, Waitsfield, VT 05673

What a great spot to pick up something yummy! Try whatever hot soup's on the menu, you won't regret it.

Superb6 Reviews5

22 Park Eatery

22 Park St, Brandon, VT 05733

Such an awesome restaurant! We stayed at the Brandon Inn next door, and went here both nights of our stay! The staff are so warm and inviting and the foo...

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Superb44 Reviews4.9

The Freerider Killington

133 E Mountain Rd, Killington, VT 05751

Choose another restaurant- Food was sub par (burger, wings, and flatbread) and service from start to finish was terrible. Drinks took too long and it too...

Average6 Reviews3

Colburn Cafe

15 Bonnet St, Manchester Center, VT 05255

One of the coolest cafes we've been too. The color coordinated books are so unique and the lattes we got were great! Staff is super friendly and s...

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Superb24 Reviews4.6

From Scratch

70 S Main St, St Albans City, VT 05478

I have now been here twice and have been impressed both times. The first time I got the cheesesteak special which was very good; it was cheesy and flavor...

Superb3 Reviews4.7

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Scrag & Roe

40 Bridge St, Waitsfield, VT 05673

We ate there with the prior menu in place and now the new menu. Have to say both were very good but the edge goes to the current selection.

Superb50 Reviews4.5

Fair Haven Inn

5 Adams St, Fair Haven, VT 05743

Hidden Gem ! Excellent food and service ! Great Atmosphere ! Fabulous dessert cart. We'll definitely be back !

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Superb46 Reviews4.5

Huang's Noodle Shop

57 Brainerd St, Danville, VT 05828

Went there a couple of weeks ago and ordered General Tso, beef chow fun and egg rolls. All three were noticeably superior to any of the other local resta...

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Superb72 Reviews4.6

The Kitchen Table

1840 W Main St, Richmond, VT 05477

The Kitchen Table is my favorite restaurant - they have fabulous local food sourced from local farms. The food is healthy and affordable and super high ...

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Superb67 Reviews4.5

Southside Steakhouse

170 S Main St # 3, Rutland, VT 05701

Listen folks… The restaurant is fantastic… Jamison in the kitchen is phenomenal… There’s no question… I...

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Superb95 Reviews4.4

Junior’s Food Truck

225 Northside Dr, Bennington, VT 05201

The food, service and atmosphere are all exceptional. Will go there as much as I can for the best of everything.

Superb6 Reviews4.8

Lucky Dragon

460 Main St, Bennington, VT 05201

The very best Chinese food around. The service is exceptional and the food is really delicious. It is not greasy and you get a lot of it with each orde...

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Good28 Reviews3.6

The Barn Restaurant & Tavern

5581 VT-30, Pawlet, VT 05761

We dine here every New Years Eve and its always been pretty good. This year was a huge disappointment. Had reservations but didnt get seated for quite aw...

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Good69 Reviews4.2

Two Shea's

34 Wales St, Rutland, VT 05701

This place is bad!!!! Don't go here!!!!service is terrible the place smells bad. If your not a regular your treated terrible.

Good23 Reviews3.8

The Lighthouse Restaurant and Lounge

38 Lower Mountain View Dr, Colchester, VT 05446

Atmosphere is ok in appearance, but is extremely noisy. Don’t plan on conversing. We probably shouldn’t have ordered seafood because ...

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Good110 Reviews3.3

Martha’s Diner

57 Main St, Coventry, VT 05825

The waffle was excellent and so were the eggs. But the bill was not detailed and then I went to their website to remember the prices and instead of $17.7...

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Superb75 Reviews4.6

Toast and Eggs

4752 Main St, Waitsfield, VT 05673

They charge a 16% automatic gratuity on every order, even though it is all self serve. Not super friends. Hectic environment, had to seat yourself then w...

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Good97 Reviews4.1

Three Needs

185 Pearl St, Burlington, VT 05401

Classic dobe bar with a tolerable pizza bar. Can't go wrong. Mildly loud, and can get rowdy.

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Good56 Reviews3.3

Yummy Wok

75 S Main St, Hardwick, VT 05843

The food is so delicious dream about it! Ok the building is kind of a dump, but the people who run it are kind and efficient, and the food is really good...

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Average15 Reviews3.1

The Bridge Restaurant

8013 VT-17, Addison, VT 05491

Small local restaurant right off the Lake Champlain Bridge, at Chimney Point, VT. Menu is simple, fairly priced, and prepared well. Two eggs, bacon and ...

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