Northern Vermont Restaurants

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  • 1. A Single Pebble

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    "Gather, discover, and connect” is the slogan and theme at this intimate Chinese restaurant on the first floor of a residential row house. Traditional Cantonese- and Sichuan-style dishes are served family style, and the "mock eel" was given two chopsticks up on the Food Network's The Best Thing I Ever Ate.

    133 Bank St., Burlington, Vermont, 05401, USA
    802-865–5200

    Known For

    • Many vegetarian options
    • Fire-blistered green beans wok-tossed with flecks of pork
    • Chef's tasting menu

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun., Reservations essential
  • 2. American Flatbread Burlington

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    Seating is first-come, first-served at this popular pizza spot, and the wood-fired clay dome ovens pump out delicious and amusingly named pies like "Dancing Heart" (garlic oil, Italian grana padano cheese, toasted sesame seeds) and "Power to the People" (chicken, buffalo sauce, carrots, mozzarella, and blue cheese dressing) in full view of the tables. Fresh salads topped with locally made cheese are also popular.

    115 St. Paul St., Burlington, Vermont, 05401, USA
    802-861–2999

    Known For

    • Beers brewed on-site
    • Spacious outdoor seating area
    • Many ingredients sourced from farm 2 miles away

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Reservations not accepted
  • 3. Bar Antidote and Hired Hand Brewing Co.

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    Since Bar Antidote opened as an underground restaurant-meets-speakeasy in 2009, chef and brewer Ian Huizenga has been serving up inventive, globally inspired farm-to-table cuisine influenced by his upbringing on his family's farm in Monkton, Vermont. Upstairs at Huizenga's brewpub Hired Hand, hyperlocal beers are brewed with Vermont-grown hops, malt, and foraged seasonal goods like Full Belly Farm strawberries.

    35 Green St., Vergennes, Vermont, 05491, USA
    802-877–2555

    Known For

    • Hyperlocal craft beers
    • Speakeasy-style cocktails
    • Global farm-to-table fare

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon.
  • 4. Blue Paddle Bistro

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    This cozy, white clapboard house with an indicative blue awning has been a community staple for 17 years. Co-owner Mandy Hotchkiss and chef-owner Phoebe Bright share a decades-spanning friendship; today, their ongoing collaboration manifests in the bistro's seasonal menu and hand-written, daily changing nightly specials inspired by farm-sourced ingredients.

    316 U.S. Rte. 2, South Hero, Vermont, 05486, USA
    802-372–4814

    Known For

    • Sunday brunch
    • Crab cakes with mango chutney
    • Plenty of Vermont-grown vegetables
  • 5. Burlington Beer Company

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    For craft beer and inventive pub food, head to this spacious taproom in a historic factory building where the world-renowned Lumière brothers produced films in the early 1900s. Pair your pint of Strawberry Whale Cake (strawberry cream ale) or Vaulted Blue (IPA with notes of candied citrus peel and ripe peaches) with smoked trout dip and loaded birria fries, or opt for hearty sandwiches such as shaved steak or the mushroom Philly.

    180 Flynn Ave., Burlington, Vermont, 05401, USA
    802-863--2337

    Known For

    • Seasonal and classic craft beers
    • Pub food and apps to split
    • Lively, spacious atmosphere filled with natural light
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  • 6. Cork

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    Pursuing a mission that "the best wines are grown, not made," this natural wine bar meticulously curates an inventory of organic, biodynamic, no-additive, unfiltered, and wild-fermented vintages, either for sale in the small retail section in the front, or complementing upscale bistro dishes and boards in the classy dining room.

    35 School St., Stowe, Vermont, 05672, USA
    802-760–6143

    Known For

    • Mostly old-world wines, with some local labels
    • Lots of charcuterie and shareable appetizers
    • In the heart of Stowe village

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and Wed.
  • 7. Dedalus Wine Shop, Market & Wine Bar

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    The upscale wine shop stocks expertly selected sustainable wines from small producers around the world alongside cheeses and other picnic and pantry provisions. In the wine bar, shared plates are seasonal and inspired by wine bar menus in Spain and France, from jamón serrano and boquerones to endive with cultured cream, goat cheese and spiced walnuts.

    388 Pine St., Burlington, Vermont, 05401, USA
    802-865--2368

    Known For

    • Weekly free wine tastings and regular wine classes
    • Elegant marble bar
    • Expert staff quick to offer pairing ideas
  • 8. Doc Ponds

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    A gastropub from the folks behind the Hen of the Wood restaurant, this place has one of the best beer lists in the state. The food is excellent and the ski-lodge vibe is perfect for lunch or dinner, families or romantic two-top or solo bar seats. It's also one of the best spots in town for drinks.

    294 Mountain Rd., Stowe, Vermont, 05672, USA
    802-760–6066

    Known For

    • Lengthy local beer list
    • Pub fare with Vermont ingredients
    • Log cabin atmosphere with après-ski coziness
  • 9. Farmhouse Tap and Grill

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    The line out the door on a typical weekend night should tell you a lot about the local esteem for this farm-to-table restaurant. Serving only local beef, cheese, and produce in a classy but laid-back style, Farmhouse Tap and Grill provides one of the finest meals in the area.

    160 Bank St., Burlington, Vermont, 05401, USA
    802-859–0888

    Known For

    • Local cheese and charcuterie plates
    • Downstairs taproom or the outdoor beer garden
    • Raw bar
  • 10. Harrison's Restaurant

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    A lively locals' scene, booths by the fireplace, and creative American cuisine paired with well-chosen wines and regional brews make this place perfect for couples and families alike. The inviting bar is a good spot to dine alone or to chat with a regular.

    25 Main St., Stowe, Vermont, 05672, USA
    802-253–7773

    Known For

    • Peanut-butter pie
    • Wine and cocktail list
    • Wood fireplace

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch, Reservations essential
  • 11. Istanbul Kebab House

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    The classics of Turkish cuisine are served with surprising authenticity and maximum deliciousness thanks to the culinary talents of its Istanbul-raised owners, plus locally sourced produce and meats. The open terrace upstairs offers the only rooftop dining in Burlington.

    175 Church St., Burlington, Vermont, 05401, USA
    802-857--5091

    Known For

    • Turkish casseroles (güveç) baked in earthenware bowls
    • Best kebabs in Burlington, if not Vermont
    • Lavash bread made to order

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon.
  • 12. May Day

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    Local industry pros Mojo Hancy-Davis and Matthew Peterson launched this cozy neighborhood spot with a menu that ranges from nostalgic favorites—like a beef patty melt on rye—to delicately plated vegetable dishes, such as delicata squash with Bayley Hazen blue cheese custard and whey-braised tomatoes. Go lowbrow for drinks with a Narragansett lager, or highbrow with a bottle of grower Champagne.

    258 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington, Vermont, 05401, USA
    802-540--9240

    Known For

    • Bustling industry night on Mondays
    • Adventurous natural wine list
    • Simple yet delectable desserts

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Tues.--Thurs. No lunch
  • 13. Onion City Chicken & Oyster

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    Laura Wade and Aaron Josinsky's new casual spot serves up fried chicken in various forms — from honey-butter wings to whole birds. Comfort-food sides include collard greens that you can add housemade bacon to, a whole grilled onion, fluffy beignets filled with cheddar, and yes, there are oysters (options change daily).

    3 E. Allen St., Winooski, Vermont, 05404, USA
    802-540--8489

    Known For

    • Well-made classic cocktails
    • Lobster roll and hot dog baskets
    • Sophisticated but fun atmosphere

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon.--Wed. No lunch.
  • 14. Pearl Street Pizza

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    The handmade Italian brick oven is the centerpiece of this hot new pizza spot, which shares a former department store building with AR Market and the curing facility for Vermont Salumi. The team cranks out perfectly blistered Neapolitan-style pizzas and thick grandma pies, with classic and weekly special toppings that range from fire-roasted mushrooms to roast pork and miso drizzle. The bar boasts a top-notch local draft list and affordable, well-made cocktails.

    159 N. Main St., Barre, Vermont, 05641, USA
    802-622--8600

    Known For

    • Local mozzarella and real San Marzano tomatoes
    • Housemade pasta of the week
    • Tom Cat Tiramisu made with local barrel-aged gin

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.--Tues.
  • 15. Restaurant Poco

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    Owners Stefano Cicirello and Susie Ely parked what was originally Dolce VT food truck in a hip space that looks straight out of Brooklyn. The menu of shared plates changes regularly but leans global, with dishes such as Kung Pao cauliflower served alongside pork Milanese and a very good burger. 

    55 Main St., Burlington, Vermont, 05401, USA
    802-497-2587

    Known For

    • Walk-in only
    • Small plates to share
    • Cozy atmosphere

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.--Tues. No lunch.
  • 16. Rustic Roots

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    Scuffed wood floors and chunky country tables bring the "rustic" at this converted farmhouse—but not too much. An intimate bar and maroon walls adorned with woodcrafts and art add a touch of elegance, and the French-inspired food is carefully prepared. The brunch is deservedly popular, especially for the warm house-made popovers served with herb butter.

    195 Falls Rd., Shelburne, Vermont, 05482, USA
    802-985–9511

    Known For

    • Coffee-maple sausage
    • Pastrami on rye
    • Bloody Marys

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No dinner Wed., Thurs., and Sun., Reservations essential
  • 17. Sarducci's

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    Montpelier's most popular restaurant draws its crowd less for the classic American Italian dishes than the conviviality, charm, and sizeable portions, not to mention the picturesque Winooski River flowing directly alongside the windows. The pizza comes fresh from wood-fired ovens, while the rest of the menu features your favorite pennes, Alfredos, and raviolis, with pleasing tweaks on the old formulas.

    3 Main St., Montpelier, Vermont, 05602, USA
    802-223–0229

    Known For

    • Date night
    • Large gluten-free menu
    • Local favorite

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch Sun.
  • 18. von Trapp Brewery & Bierhall

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    In 2016, the Von Trapp family finally realized its long-held dream of opening a brewery making Austrian-style lagers on the grounds, and what a brewery it is. Built of thick, massive Vermont wood beams, the cavernous chalet-style space houses a rustic-chic restaurant and bar alongside the beer-making facilities serving Germanic classics, with plenty of beer to wash it down.

    1333 Luce Hill Rd., Stowe, Vermont, 05672, USA
    802-253–5750

    Known For

    • Bavarian pretzels with beer-cheese dip
    • Chicken schnitzel
    • Sachertorte and apple strudel
  • 19. Zen Barn

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    What's more Vermont than the name "Zen Barn," especially when it includes its own yoga studio in a former hayloft? Add to that an expansive, rustic-chic interior with local art and a stage for live music, an outdoor patio looking out to green fields and mountains, and a menu of eclectic, farm-to-table fare, and the local experience is complete.

    179 Guptil Rd., Waterbury, Vermont, 05676, USA
    802-244–8134

    Known For

    • CBD cocktails
    • Ramen soup
    • Live performances

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