Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in Vermont

OpenTable

Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best ambiance in Vermont? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Jessica's at Swift House

4.9

4.9 (896)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Middlebury

About the restaurant

Jessica's at Swift House Inn is located in Middlebury, Vermont, just two blocks from downtown Middlebury. Set in an 1814 stately home, surrounded by beautiful lawns and gardens, Jessica's elegant atmosphere is the perfect place for a dinner for two, or a celebratory dinner for four to forty. Come experience Chef Rob Fenn's seasonal, Vermont-inspired menu.

Jessica's is the recipient of the Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence for our wine list, one of only a handful of restaurants in Vermont and fewer than 1400 restaurants world-wide so honored.

Outdoor seating is weather dependent.

Please note when making a reservation online that parties of 2 are allotted 90 minutes to dine; parties of 4, 2 hours and parties of 6 or more, 2.5 hours. Also, please note that we plan on seating your party in the dining room at the time of your reservation. If you'd like to relax with a pre-dinner beverage in the bar or parlor, we invite you to arrive well before your reservation time.

Top review

Walter

Dined 2 days ago

A truly great restaurant. Magnificent food. Extraordinary wine list.

Starry Night Cafe

4.8

4.8 (1202)

$31 to $50

American

Ferrisburgh

About the restaurant

Specializing in locally-sourced, organic and seasonal Vermont products, the Starry Night Café invites you to experience our unique and intimate historic buildings, artistan-crafted decor and our fresh, inventive menu. We invite you to enjoy a little taste of delicious cuisine within our lovely countryside setting under the stars!

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Kevin

Dined 2 days ago

Unforgettable. But the NY Strip steak was TOO MUCH $

Simon Pearce Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (6222)

$50 and over

American

Quechee

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

Carolyn

Dined 2 days ago

This was our first time at your beautiful restaurant. Everyone from the host desk to Michael, our server, was fantastic - so attentive and pleasant. Every request we made was greeted with a resounding “yes, of course”. We look forward to returning soon!

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Clara's Cucina Italiana

4.7

4.7 (155)

$30 and under

Italian

Mount Snow

About the restaurant

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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OpenTable Diner

Dined 7 days ago

Food was terrific . I would have preferred our appetizer to come out first and then our soup and salad but they all came out together making me feel a little rushed . I will definitely be back , food was delicious.

The Four Chimneys Inn

4.8

4.8 (113)

$31 to $50

French

Bennington

About the restaurant

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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Michelle

Dined 1 day ago

Wonderful meal, little special touches by the chef and the service was outstanding

Sawmill Bar & Table

4.8

4.8 (131)

$31 to $50

American

Dover

About the restaurant

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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Pamela

Dined on Dec 4, 2024

Fabulous food and a gorgeous space! Highly recommend it.

The Reluctant Panther Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (1192)

$31 to $50

American

Manchester

About the restaurant

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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Bonnie

Dined 1 day ago

Wonderful, festive ambience. Simple and elegant. Staff are always professional, friendly, attentive without being bothersome. Food has been consistently A+!

Plate

4.8

4.8 (32)

$30 and under

American

Stowe

About the restaurant

We are open for dinner Wednesday through Sundays at 5:30 pm. We do not take parties larger than 6 and require a credit card to hold reservations for parties of 6. Please call by 1:00 pm the day of your reservation to avoid our cancellation fee. *** Please note we do not have high chairs.

For private events please contact Aaron at amartin0014@gmail.com. Thank you!

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Paula

Dined on Dec 12, 2024

Delicious dinners! Creative cocktails! Excellent, attentive wait staff! We enjoyed our meal the first night so much, we went back the following night! Thank you!

CurATE at Southern Vermont Arts Center

4.7

4.7 (471)

$30 and under

American

Manchester

About the restaurant

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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DAisy

Dined 7 days ago

What a beautiful restaurant, we love it! Great food, great ambiance and amazing cocktails.

Plated Restaurant & Bar

4.7

4.7 (48)

$31 to $50

American

Brattleboro

About the restaurant

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!

Top review

Marissa

Dined on Dec 6, 2024

Another fabulous meal at Plated. This time I opted for just starters since there's so many wonderful selections and fun to have a variety of dishes. So delicious! Love the wine selection too and to make the night even more magical they brought a free dessert since it was my friend's birthday. Wow - gingerbread creme brulee - incredible! A wonderful gem of a restaurant in Brattleboro!

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