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Fine Dining

Fine dining in Vermont means top-quality chefw using fresh, local ingredients

“Elegant” and “relaxed” can sum up Vermont and the fine dining you’ll discover in the Green Mountain State. Award-winning cuisines are everywhere in the state, ranging from contemporary American comfort foods to the Continental and global. In places like Burlington, Stowe, Woodstock, Stratton, Manchester, and outlying areas, creative chefs draw inspiration from the majestic surroundings and their seasonal ingredients from local purveyors. You’ll find the classics, and always something new. Choose the ambiance that suits you – by a lake, a snowy mountain or in an historic inn or luxury resort.

5 places to visit

  • Sunderland, VT

    Hill Farm

    Farm-Fresh Dining Makes Every Stay Even Better.

    At The Restaurant at Hill Farm in Sunderland, the menu is elevated and seasonal, from dishes built around fruits and vegetables freshly picked at the market garden just outside the kitchen door to craft cocktails, Vermont beers, and a thoughtful wine selection. Book the room and the reservation together for a full culinary trip. Mornings include a hearty breakfast with every stay, and the alpaca-shaped scones are a guest favorite. Enjoy a boutique hotel stay and a meal at the restaurant that changes with the season. Prepare for real Hill Farm hospitality, and bring your appetite.
    458 Hill Farm Road 802-375-2269
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  • Chittenden, VT

    Mountain Top Resort

    Dine at this mountain resort and enjoy both breathtaking views and delicious cuisine

    At the Mountain Top Restaurant, indulge in exquisite cuisine admist breathtaking mountain and lake views through floor-to-ceiling windows or on welcoming patios. Enjoy seasonal menus featuring local produce, from artisanal cheeses to pan-seared salmon or beef wellington. Explore our extensive wine list and cozy tavern with pub fare, craft brews, and seasonal cocktails. Conclude by enjoying the fire pit on the terrace - a perfect end to your resort adventure.
    195 Mountain Top Road 802-483-2311
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  • Woodstock, VT

    Woodstock Inn & Resort

    The finest dining in Vermont to be found at this elegant resort’s award-winning restaurant

    A lovely, scenic setting and menus that draw from the finest purveyors in the region: That is fine dining in Vermont, and that is what guests are delighted to discover at the Red Rooster at the Woodstock Inn & Resort. Seasonal menus prepared by an award-winning culinary team include specialty cheeses, beef, heirloom fruits and vegetables and other fresh offerings from local purveyors. Enjoy a bountiful buffet for breakfast, superb burgers for lunch and dinner entrees from pan-seared salmon to steak au poivre and seafood stew. And don’t leave your candlelit table without sampling dessert, including Vermont maple cake and housemade ice creams and sorbets. Seasonal, show-stopping meals are also served at the inn’s Red Barns at Kelly Way Gardens and the Fairway Grill.

    Woodstock Inn & Resort has been voted one of the Top 20 Resorts in New England in the 2025 Condé Nast Readers’ Choice Awards.
    Fourteen The Green 802-457-1100
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  • Manchester Village, VT

    Reluctant Panther Inn & Restaurant

    Award-winning restaurant features gourmet cuisine served in casual but elegant atmosphere

    The lovely location, world-class service, the creative menu: Come see why guests rave about their dining experience at The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant. The restaurant features contemporary American cooking in a relaxed yet elegantly upscale atmosphere. The seasonal menus showcase local produce, meats, cheese and other products. You might start with lobster and brie fondue, moving to grilled local filet mignon. In addition to the comfortable main dining room, there is al fresco dining in season on the covered terrace, with views of the gardens and Mt. Equinox. (The restaurant has multiple Wine Spectator awards for its wine list). Ask about the Vermont Epicurean Experience, which includes lodging, dinner, as well as wine and cheese in your room.
    39 West Road 802-362-2568
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  • Grafton, VT

    The Grafton Inn

    Farm-to-table philosophy guides selections at historic inn’s restaurant, pub

    A pioneer in the farm-to-table philosophy, the Grafton Inn offers diners several options to enjoy timeless, hearty dishes that will appeal to every palate. The menu at the 1801 Tavern is sophisticated but not stuffy, with a seasonally rotating menu with entrees like vegetable paella, grilled halibut, duck breast and fish and chips. The historic Pine Room Bar encourages guests to cozy up by the fireplace or mingle at the bar. Pub fare with a Vermont twist is on offer at the warm, appealing Phelps Barn Pub. Originally a carriage house, the “hayloft” now provides an elevated seating area, perfect to enjoy a delightful appetizer and a craft cocktail. The barn also has a seasonal patio for al fresco dining.
    92 Main Street 802-843-2248
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