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Best Restaurants in and around Stowe, Vermont

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Stowe and the surrounding area is a foodie paradise. There is no way to properly respect all of the amazing chefs in one post. So here is a collection of the top places we bring our friends and family to while visiting Stowe.

 

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Best Breakfast

Butler’s Pantry | 128 Main Street Stowe, VT 
802-253-2955 | https://www.butlerspantrystowe.com/
1.7 miles from the house 

This is the best place for breakfast in the area.

 

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Best Foodie Restaurants

Stowe and the surrounding area are a foodie paradise. There is no way to properly respect all of the amazing chefs. These are just some of our favorites to help save some time for visitors.

Hen of the Woods | 92 Stowe St, Waterbury, VT 
(802) 244-7300  | http://www.henofthewood.com/
11.5 miles from the house 

This is our favorite restaurant for the combination of food, drink, and ambience. The interior has amazing ambience, and the patio has wonderful water feature. Be sure to reserve a table well in advance.

Michael’s On the Hill | 4182 Waterbury-Stowe Rd Waterbury, VT 
802-244-7476 | https://michaelsonthehill.com/
7.7 miles from the house 

Michael’s on the Hill is located within a Circa 1820 farmhouse with great views of the Green Mountains. Chef Michael has the honor of being Vermont’s first “Chef of the Year”, and has been recognized as one of the country’s top culinary talents according to Best Chefs America. Be sure to try to Calamari. It’s unforgettable.

Most Romantic / Ambience

 

Edson Hill | 1500 Edson Hill Rd, Stowe, VT
802.253.7371   | https://edsonhill.com/
6.5 miles from the house 

This place is majestic.

Hen of the Woods | 92 Stowe St, Waterbury, VT 
(802) 244-7300  | http://www.henofthewood.com/
11.5 miles from the house 

This is our favorite restaurant for the combination of food, drink, and ambience. The interior has amazing ambience, and the patio has wonderful water feature. You can’t go wrong with this spot – just be sure to reserve a table well in advance.

Best Burger

Lost Nation Brewing | 87 Creamery Rd, Morrisville, VT 
(802) 851-8041 | https://lostnationbrewing.com/
7.3 miles from the house 

You can grab a burger just about anywhere, but this is our favorite. The brioche buns are made by Elmore Mountain which push it over the top. The brewery is an added bonus.

Best Veggie Burger

Plate Restaurant | 91 Main Street, Stowe, VT
(802) 253-2691 | https://www.platestowe.com/
1.8 miles from the house 

The Plate Veggie Burger takes the top spot in Vermont for a veggie burger. It is one of my favorite in the country. To add some variety – they also have vegan “crab cakes” and vegan Pad Thai to shake things up.

 


Best Pizza

There are plenty of pizza shops in town – but this is our favorite spots to grab a slice.

Deep End Pizza | 876 Mountain Rd, Stowe, VT 
802-585-1742 | https://www.deependstowe.com
2.8 miles from the house 

This is our 2nd favorite pizza shop in town. They have a wide variety including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free.

Best Barbecue

 

Prohibition Pig | 23 S Main St Waterbury, VT 
802-244-4120 | https://www.prohibitionpig.com/
12.3 miles from the house

This is one of the best brewery / restaurants in Vermont.  You should definitely make this a stop at one point for lunch or dinner.

Black Diamond BBQ | 639 Morristown Corners Rd Morrisville, VT 
802-888-2275 | https://www.blackdiamondbarbeque.com/
5.8 miles from the house

This is a great local restaurant with excellent selection of drinks and specialty cocktails. This is a great place to grab BBQ close to the house.

 

Best Comfort Food

The Bench  | 492 Mountain Rd Stowe, VT
(802) 253-5100 | http://www.benchvt.com/ 
2.4 miles from the house

This is a top pick for comfort food restaurants. Great food and great selection of drinks.

 

 

ZenBarn | 179 Guptil Rd Waterbury, VT 
(802) 244-8134 | https://www.zenbarnvt.com/ 
10.5 miles from the house

This is one of my favorite restaurants given the excellent food, amazing cocktails and selection, and live music. It makes for a great night out.

Best Mexican

Tacos and Taps | 82 Lower Main St, Morrisville, VT 
https://tacosandtapsbar.com/
6.9 miles from the house 

This is the best Mexican in the area. They also have live music – so be sure to check their website for updates.

The Mad Taco Waitsfield, VT Mad Taco | 5101 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT
802-496-3832 | https://www.themadtaco.com/
25.4 miles from the house 
This is a bit of a drive – but we had to include it. I would rate it #1 – but it made #2 here for the distance only. This place is a gem and has excellent food, drinks, and a laid-back vibe. When you wrap up – there is an amazing ice cream (aka creemee) stand right next door called “The Canteen”. Don’t miss that one ->   | https://www.canteencreemee.com/ 

Best Wine Bar/Small Plates Restaurant

Cork Restaurant | Mountain Rd, Stowe, VT 
802.760.6143 | https://www.corkvt.com/
1.8 miles from the house 

This is the best wine and small plates bar in town. The staff are every friendly, helpful and we always leave learning something new. It is one of our favorite places in town.

 

 

Best Austrian Food

vonTrapp Bierhall / Restaurant | 1333 Luce Hill Rd, Stowe, VT
802-253-5750 | https://www.vontrappbrewing.com/
5.3 miles from the house 

This is our favorite place to bring guests/families when they first visit. It is a great family restaurant from the vonTrapp family. The beer is light/crisp and the Austrian food is great.

 

Best Vegetarian Restaurants

Plate Restaurant | 91 Main Street, Stowe, VT
(802) 253-2691 | https://www.platestowe.com/
1.8 miles from the house 

Plate is California meets Vermont on a dish. Chef Aaron Martin and his wife Jennifer have been a staple and crowd favorite in Stowe Village. Everything is incredible with special mentions of the Plate Veggie Burger, Banana Pudding, and amazing cocktails.

 

ZenBarn | 179 Guptil Rd Waterbury, VT 
(802) 244-8134 | https://www.zenbarnvt.com/ 
10.5 miles from the house

This is one of my favorite restaurants given the excellent food, amazing cocktails and selection, and live music. It makes for a great night out.

Best Family Restaurants

vonTrapp Bierhall / Restaurant | 1333 Luce Hill Rd, Stowe, VT
802-253-5750 | https://www.vontrappbrewing.com/
5.3 miles from the house 

This is our favorite place to bring families when they visit. It is a great family restaurant from the vonTrapp family. The beer is light/crisp and the Austrian food is great. The hall is also spacious and has a great overall vibe.

Piecasso  | 1899 Mountain Rd Stowe, VT
(802) 253-4411 | https://www.piecasso.com/
3.7 miles from the house

Garlic knots. Buy them. All of them.  This is a great all-round family restaurant. They also have a small arcade room to keep the kids busy if you have to wait for a table.

Sushi Yoshi  | 1128 Mountain Rd Stowe, VT
(802) 253-4135 | https://sushistowe.com/
3.1 miles from the house

This is a great hibachi restaurant for families. The kids will love the “show”. They also have plenty of patio seating if you want to just grab a table to eat dinner.

Best Casual/Local Bars

 

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