Diners' Choice: American restaurants in Vermont

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall American cuisine in Vermont? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

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 $

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!

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+!

The Grafton Inn

4.8

4.8 (260)

$30 and under

American

Grafton

About the restaurant

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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PamelaVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Quite simply our favorite place not only to dine but to stay at the lovely Grafton Inn

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.

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.

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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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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!

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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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Two Brothers Tavern + Notte

4.8

4.8 (286)

$30 and under

American

Montpelier

About the restaurant

WELCOME TO TWO BROTHERS TAVERN
Two Brothers Tavern is located in the heart of Middlebury, VT. Enjoy upscale Vermont-inspired comfort fare (and Neapolitan thin-crust pizzas from our sister establishment, Notte!) in our charismatic tavern, cozy dining room or outdoor cafes. Built by beer lovers for beer lovers, our 32 draughts - the largest selection in the region - feature a rotating selection of local craft brews, macrobrews, hard ciders and kombucha.

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IlidiaVIP

Dined on Nov 23, 2024

Stopped for lunch before a game at Middlebury. Food was delicious! Friendly service staff!

Highland Lodge

4.8

4.8 (78)

$30 and under

American

Greensboro

About the restaurant

Highland Lodge is pleased to offer a full service Restaurant & Bar on site. Enjoy the sunset views over Lake Caspian from the convenience of our Queen Anne Porch or nestle up to our cozy little bar and get to know your neighbors and drinkmakers. Our cocktail list has been described as one of the best in the state. With a focus on local, organic food we are proud to be honored with the 2024 Gold Barn Distinction through Vermont Fresh Network- spending at least 35% of our annual food Purchasing budget on local food & products.

We are just a stone's throw from Hill Farmstead Brewery which has been rated #1 in the world several years running. We have a permanent HFS draft line at our bar as well as other local Vermont favorites.

In the Summer months our bar is open for Margarita Monday as we host Caja Madera Taco Truck out in the beer garden from 5-9pm [ Memorial Day- Labor Day ]. On Thursdays we host Trivia starting at 7pm.

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MarkR

Dined on Oct 12, 2024

Nice Vermont Ski Lodge ambience. Food and drinks were excellent, the duck and the mushroom pasta dishes were fabulous. Server was friendly and courteous, not too fast because they were busy for the holiday weekend but we weren’t in a hurry!

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