Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in Vermont

OpenTable

Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for the best restaurants that are fit for foodies 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!

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 $

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 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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Matt

Dined on Dec 5, 2024

Great meal, service and it started to snow! Ideal!

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!

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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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A Plated Christmas Eve Experience

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Red Rooster at The Woodstock Inn and Resort

4.6

4.6 (981)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Woodstock

About the restaurant

Our award-winning restaurant, The Red Rooster, captures the essence of Vermont in its delightful satisfying dishes and relaxed setting. Sip a finely crafted cocktail in the elegant bar, or enjoy the lovely restaurant setting. The restaurant showcases menus that draw from the best purveyors in New England, emphasizing fresh, local ingredients – including specialty cheeses, beef, and heirloom fruits and vegetables, all perfectly prepared by Chef Matthew McClure and our culinary team.

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Ann

Dined 3 days ago

Very nice place and good food. My only thought is that a restaurant of this caliber should bring bread to the table.

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Popular dish

Vermont Maple Cake

Pearl's Place & Pantry

4.6

4.6 (303)

$31 to $50

American

Manchester

About the restaurant

Come and feast on Southern inspired dishes & Barbecue alongside local beers & spirits and fine wines, all served with charming Southern hospitality. Pearl's is nestled in the Green Mountains of Southern Vermont, close to both Bromley and Stratton Ski Resorts. Join us après ski for a local brew or our hand selected fine Bourbon flights! They make a great accompaniment to some of our guests' favorite menu items: Fried Chicken, BBQ platters including ribs and pulled pork, Shrimp & Grits, Blackened Catfish and Pearl's Brisket Burger. Our variety of fixins' are sure to please your palate--whipped yams, Mac n cheese and fried okra, to name a few. And Pearl's homemade desserts are a great way to finish your meal!
Catch the game in the Tavern on one of our 3 HD TV's, or take a Barrel Aged Cocktail out to our patio firepit and enjoy the crisp air and the views.
BBQ Feasts are also available to-go! Bring the family, or reserve your next large group gathering at Pearl's. We'll see y'all soon!

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Bobbie

Dined on Dec 7, 2024

The food was fabulous! Loved all the vegetables cooked to perfection. The drinks were great. Service was wonderful. We had such a great time throughout the whole dinner. And to top it off, Pearl's treated us to dessert to celebrate two birthdays in our group. We'll be back!

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Popular dish

Shrimp & Cheesy Grits

Red Mill Restaurant

4.5

4.5 (234)

$30 and under

American

Middlebury

About the restaurant

The distinctive décor featuring rough-hewn beams, antique farm equipment, and walls covered in Basin Harbor nostalgia makes The Red Mill Restaurant a resort favorite. The renovated sawmill features the best fresh and local food ingredients, along with signature Vermont brews, including our own Red Chair Ale. It is a casual dining experience you will appreciate.

And where else in VT can you fly in for a burger? Our grass airstrip is a great destination for small planes. The Red Mill also has an enormous outdoor play structure, guaranteed to provide hours of fun for the younger crowd…Just another reason we are family approved! Tax and service is additional. Please note that an 18% Gratuity will automatically be added to all parties of 6 or more.

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TonyVIP

Dined on Oct 7, 2024

Excellent all around food and service ! Was pleased with my choice for the evening !

The Hermitage Inn

4.5

4.5 (109)

$31 to $50

American

Dover

About the restaurant

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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Nancy ElizabethVIP

Dined 6 days ago

We are always looking for a place for Sunday Brunch. In our area brunch is seasonal and during this visit it was the first Sunday brunch of ski season. We were so pleased they were open! The kitchen gave us an outstanding brunch - perfectly cooked eggs and steak, delicious hollandaise, lux salads and a special chocolate desert for my mom, turning 92. We celebrate her birthdays now with as many adventures and lovely food experiences as we can and Hermitage is first on the list. The staff and the owner of the Hermitage always make their guests feel special. We found the perfect bottle of wine in their extensive cellars and enjoyed our experience immensely. The snowfield view out the windows and the cozy atmosphere of the Tavern room provided us with the perfect place for a good old fashioned family catch up. Our waitress was just delightful and the owner opened our wine for us and chatted a bit. Thank you Hermitage. We will come back for brunch as long as you offer it this season. There is nothing that comes close in the area.

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Experience

Gingerbread House Decorating Lunch

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Christmas Day at The Hermitage Inn

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