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The Grafton Inn
Diners’ top pick
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Price: Moderate
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American
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4.8
(265)
The Grafton Inn is a proud supporter of Vermont’s pioneering farm-to-table philosophy. Our historic inn and two restaurants in southern Vermont offer on-site dining year-round and feature locally-sourced ingredients prepared by food-loving professionals to create timeless, hearty dishes that will please any palate.
The Phelps Barn, originally a carriage house for guests' horses, provides a unique and rustic VT dining experience. Even the hayloft has been repurposed and renovated, providing an elevated seating area as well as our 8-tap bar. It is a fast pace restaurant with live music usually scheduled on the weekends.
If you are looking for a quieter space to have dinner or celebrate a special occasion, we would recommend our 1801 Tavern located inside the Main Inn. This historic space provides a cozy and elevated dining atmosphere. Within the 1801 Tavern you’ll find our recently renovated Pine Room Bar with a working fireplace.
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The Four Chimneys Inn
Price: Expensive
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French
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4.8
(117)
At Four Chimneys we will impress you with the finest French cuisine with a American touch and a Vermont flavor. You choose from our a-la-carte menu that changes regularly to include seasonal changes .
The menu can also be adapted to fit your dietary restrictions. just inform our waiters and we do everything we can to accommodate your request.
Combine your meal with a choice of our wine list, or go with the paired wine suggestion that we made for you.
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The Reluctant Panther Restaurant
Price: Expensive
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American
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4.8
(1,200)
The Reluctant Panther Restaurant features locally sourced American cuisine in a relaxed yet elegantly upscale atmosphere. Menus are complemented by a multiple year Wine Spectator award winning wine list
The Reluctant Panther is happy to accommodate well behaved children but does not offer a children's menu.
Reservations Required.
Please Note: We do not allow dogs in the restaurant, inside or out, with the exception of service animals.
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Sawmill Bar & Table
Top-rated food
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Price: Expensive
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American
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4.8
(140)
Sawmill Bar & Table, Southern Vermont’s culinary gem, uses the local agricultural bounty to create world-class farm-to-table fare. Executive Chef Christopher Lauinger brings his wealth of culinary offerings to provide a menu driven by the seasons for an unforgettable dining experience. Enjoy your evening in our modern rustic Great Room by the fire, in one of our 2 beautiful dining rooms, at our 18th century historic bar, on our beautiful Bluestone Terrace. We are equipped to accommodate events of all sizes, from intimate dinner parties to full-scale weddings. Sawmill Bar & Table welcomes you to the Inn at Farm Road Estate and looks forward to offering a fine dining experience in a casually elegant atmosphere.
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CurATE at Southern Vermont Arts Center
Price: Moderate
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American
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4.7
(481)
curATE café in Vermont promises to bring a modern sensibility paired with classic and regional fare. Artfully curated small plates, salads, artisanal sandwiches, flatbreads, entrees and a full bar — all in the artful setting of SVAC’s galleries and grounds.
curATE will delight diners enjoying the museum’s art and beautiful grounds. The café will be the perfect spot for a special lunch or afternoon beverage – curate your own experience.
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Roots The Restaurant
Price: Moderate
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Comfort Food
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4.7
(1,308)
*For parties larger than 6 please call for your reservation.
Roots mission is to create delicious food from fresh, local ingredients. Vermont offers an agricultural bounty of flavorful produce, meat, dairy and other food products that are staples of the Roots menu.
Roots is committed to providing affordable meals from minimally processed, locally grown ingredients, including organic crops and humanely raised, pasture fed livestock.
We are proud to partner with local providers Boardman Hill Farm, Hathaway Farm, Woods Market, Blue Ledge Farm, and other smaller scale produce, dairy and maple syrup providers.
Visit us at 55 Washington Street in downtown Rutland and enjoy a delicious, wholesome local meal.
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Clara's Cucina Italiana
Top-rated hospitality
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Price: Moderate
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Italian
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4.6
(158)
Clara's Cucina Italiana is a traditional Northen Italian restaurant inside the White House Inn in Wilmington, VT. Clara's offers two distinct dining experiences - guests can enjoy an upscale seating within our dining room or a cocktail and bar bites menu within our Taverna.
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Plated Restaurant & Bar
Price: Expensive
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American
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4.7
(53)
Nestled in the heart of Brattleboro, Plated offers not just a meal, but a journey through a fusion of flavors, artfully combining the comfort and sophistication of American cuisine with the rich, aromatic spices of Indian culinary traditions. Chef Lucas takes guests through a palate enhancing experience.
The ambiance of Plated is designed to complement its innovative menu, featuring a modern, yet inviting interior that creates the perfect backdrop for any occasion - from intimate dinners to celebratory gatherings. The restaurant and bar area is crafted to enhance the dining experience, allowing guests to enjoy meticulously prepared dishes and expertly mixed cocktails in a relaxed, chic setting. Join on Sundays for Prime Rib!
Awarded Opentable Diners Choice 2024!
Be Our Guest!
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Harpoon Brewery - Windsor
Price: Moderate
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Brewery
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4.7
(1,141)

The Harpoon Riverbend Taps is open for dining in our spacious dining room or warming huts. We look forward to welcoming you!
The Harpoon Brewery Taproom and Beer Garden is open 7 days/week for outside/inside dining or take-out food orders. We are open Sunday through Wednesay from 11AM to 6PM- Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 11AM to 8PM. We have live music every Thursday from 5pm-8pm. Our retail store is also open for merchandise, beer, cider, and hard coffee to go. You must have proper ID that verifies you are 21+ to pick up alcoholic beverages.
Please call 802-674-5491 x221 with any questions or to place a take-out order.
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Simon Pearce Restaurant
Great vibe
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Price: Very Expensive
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American
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4.8
(6,277)
Reservations are recommended.
The dining room at the Mill is a wonderful way to experience Simon Pearce. Using fresh local ingredients, thoughtfully prepared creative American cuisine is served with the backdrop of the Ottauquechee River waterfall and covered bridge.
Simon Pearce Retail Store - Shop before you dine! Our restaurant is located at our flagship retail store where you can explore all of our Simon Pearce glass and pottery in person. All of our products are handmade with love.
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The Hermitage Inn
Price: Expensive
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American
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4.4
(122)
The Hermitage Inn’s award-winning cuisine celebrates the best regional products that New England has to offer, served with our unique brand of mountain elegance.
Our menus, created by Executive Chef Michael Chandler, borrow from haute cuisine and local artisanal foods creating a unique gastronomic experience that is both rustic and refined.
Our wine program delights beginners and connoisseurs alike with thousands of bottles to choose from our Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence wine list. Led by our expert team, guests can explore regions, varietals, producers and vintages from local to all over the world in an elegant yet unpretentious setting.
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Dorset Inn
Price: Expensive
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Contemporary American
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4.7
(944)
All of us here love food and enjoy sharing that with you. The warm and welcoming ambiance of the historic dining room, and the cozy New England tavern, near Manchester VT, allows guests to relax and enjoy the food, the wine, and the friendly Southern VT hospitality. As a member of Vermont Fresh Network, we support as many local farms and businesses as possible, and our food includes the freshest ingredients. Our cuisine is uncomplicated, and bistro-style. It demonstrates classic culinary techniques and traditions, with regional Southern Vermont influences. To showcase Vermont’s four unique seasons, the menu changes frequently.
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Long Trail Brewing Company
Great budget-friendly spot
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Price: Moderate
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Brewery
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4.7
(484)
Our brewery is located in Bridgewater Corners at the junction of Rte. 4 and 100a. We’re 2.5 hours north of Boston, about 1.5 hours south of Burlington, VT, and just 15 minutes from Killington Resort.
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Black Rock Steakhouse
Price: Moderate
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Steakhouse
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4.6
(508)
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  • Thom
    Upstate New York •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Just amazing from the moment we walked in . Now talk about the food outstanding. We wish we heard about this place before (BUT) now we do can’t wait to get back
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    Black Rock SteakhousePrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Springfield
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    4.6
  • DeborahVIP
    New York City •22 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Charming little place with wonderful food. Friendly staff and lovely cocktails. Not inexpensive but every dish was worth it!
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    JJ Hapgood General Store & EateryPrice: Expensive• American• Peru
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    4.9
  • Kate
    New York City •40 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    A roaring fire flanked by snowy windows, an efficient and friendly server, a good food! What mote could you want?! I got the Caesar burger and my only complaint is the burger was thin (think smashed) and too much sauce so was very messy to eat, but tasted good. We had a wonderful brunch! O’h, and our server quickly figured out my husband couldn’t do butter so made sure no butter or dairy anywhere near his eggs/potatoes or toast!
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    Dorset InnPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Dorset
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    4.7
  • Ken
    Las Vegas •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    We were lucky to have Emma serve us. She was super nice and friendly. Got to meet Eric as well. Great guy. He laughed that after driving by there for years it was our first time going in. Only regret I have is not going in there sober! Oh course the beer is delicious. I only took a few sips of a few beers as I'm doing dry January (figured a few sips wouldn't be that bad of a violation). Will try a flight in February for sure!!
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    Long Trail Brewing CompanyPrice: Moderate• Brewery• Bridgewater
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    4.7
  • BethVIP
    Philadelphia County •12 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jan 2, 2025
    Our waitress Sunny was the best! She made excellent recommendations from the menu, and made the evening really special for all of us
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    Copper Grouse - Taconic HotelPrice: Expensive• American• Manchester
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    4.5

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Frequently asked questions

The best reviewed restaurant in Southern Vermont is Pangaea Restaurant

The best vegan restaurants in Southern Vermont are Simon Pearce Restaurant, CurATE at Southern Vermont Arts Center and The Reluctant Panther Restaurant

The best vegetarian restaurants in Southern Vermont are Simon Pearce Restaurant, CurATE at Southern Vermont Arts Center and The Reluctant Panther Restaurant

The restaurants with the best service in Southern Vermont are Pangaea Restaurant, The Grafton Inn and Roots The Restaurant

The restaurants with the best ambiance in Southern Vermont are Pangaea Restaurant, Clara's Cucina Italiana and The Grafton Inn

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