Dining Out in Stowe, Vermont
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Best Stowe Restaurants
Many of our Stowe restaurants offer farm-to-table dishes and are happy to accommodate dietary restriction needs. Some of our favorites are Harrison’s, Bistro at Ten Acres, Plate, Michael’s on the Hill, and Hen of the Wood.
Fodor’s named Stowe, VT one of the World’s 10 Best Ski Towns for Foodies!
Stowe is #2 (with Courchevel, France taking the #1 spot).
DINNER RECOMMENDATIONS (Days Closed Subject To Change)
Gallus Hand-Crafted Pasta in the Historic Waterbury Mill
802.882.8206
Dinner only, 5-9pm
Closed on Sunday and Monday
Michael’s on the Hill
802-244-7476
Closed on Tuesday
Hen of the Wood, Waterbury
802-244-7300
Closed Sunday and Monday
The Bistro at Ten Acres
802-253-6838
Closed on Tuesday
Harrison’s
802-253-7773
Closed Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday
Plate
802-253-2691
Closed Monday and Tuesday
Cork
802-760-6143
Closed Tuesday and Wednesday
Whip Bar and Grill
802-253-7301
Salute
802-253-5677
Closed Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
CASUAL DINING -LUNCH AND DINNER
Nocturnal– Southern Style Bbq
Closed Tuesday & Wednesday
Idletyme
802-253-4765
Outdoor patio, no reservations, takeout until 5 pm
Piecasso
802-253-4411
Closed Tuesday
Take out and delivery available
Bench
802-253-5100
Does not take reservations
Lower Bar Stowe
802-760-6518
Closed Monday and Tuesday
LUNCH-CASUAL AND TAKEOUT- no reservations
Stowe Sandwich Co.
Edelweiss
The Round Hearth Cafe
Trapp Kauffeehaus
Stowe Bee Bakery
Black Cap Coffee
Piecasso
Idletyme
More about some of our favorite Stowe Restaurants
Very well done American fare in an innovative fashion with excellent consistency. Focused on seafood, steaks, and pasta. Casual and comfortable. Often rated #1 in Stowe by Trip Advisor. Kathy and her son, Andrew, own and run Harrisons. Do a wonderful job. Reservations accepted. 802-253-7773
The menu centers around fresh, handmade, flavorful food – soups, entrees, bread, salads, and desserts with a full bar featuring fresh-pressed cocktails, local beers, and thoughtfully selected wines. Fireside lounge and dining, beautiful Vermont country mountain views. Consistently rated as excellent by our guests — a good match vs. Harrisons. Often rated either #1 or #2 by Trip Advisor for Stowe. Only 2 miles from Stone Hill. Linda and Mark own and run the Bistro and also do a wonderful job. Closed Monday & Tuesday. Reservations: 802-253-6838
Gallus Hand-Crafted Pasta in the Historic Waterbury Mill
Tucked into Waterbury’s old Grist Mill, and the former home of the original Hen of the Wood, Gallus Handcrafted Pasta celebrates the artisan craft of fresh pasta. Their pasta program is served alongside local ingredients, approachable wines, and classic cocktails, all sourced with thoughtful integrity. Closed on Sunday and Monday. Reservations: 802.882.8206
Lovely setting on the hill. Friendly service and a sophisticated menu with European flair. Chef-owned and Vermont Restaurateur of the Year for 2012. The menu changes seasonally with emphasis upon local (strong farm-to-table presence) and seasonal ingredients. Michael’s (owner and chef) tasting menus and wine pairings are also available. Tables on the enclosed “porch” offer views of the sun setting over the mountains. Smart/casual. Reservations recommended. Closed Tuesdays. It’s worth the 15-minute drive. 802-244-7476
Celebrated Chef/Owner Eric Warnstedt by Food & Wine magazine, serves creative American fare with an emphasis on local/organic ingredients. Good wine list. Upscale rustic – former grist mill — river and waterfall run next to the restaurant. Make reservations two weeks in advance. Smart/casual. Closed on Sundays & Mondays. 802-244 7300 – located in Waterbury a 20-minute drive.
Excellent casual dining that is now under the ownership and direction of Michael Kloti, owner of Michael’s on the Hill. In the summer they have an attractive dining patio with lots of space and good food. Located within a mile of Stone Hill and next door to Piecasso. Commitment to quality food mirrors Michael’s on the Hill, as expected. A new challenger to Flannel for best crab cakes in Stowe. Dress is typical Stowe — very casual/comfortable. Reservations accepted.
Pizza, pasta, salads, Paninis, and subs in a very casual contemporary setting. Recommend you create your own pizza from their list of additions. We like a half-dozen extras — all vegetables. Excellent! Salads are very good — we often add a fillet of Salmon or Chicken. Eat-in, take-out, or delivery. Just one mile away. No reservations accepted. Often serve until 11 pm. 802-253-441
Wood-fired oven with a focus upon local comfort food complimented with a good selection of craft beer. The food quality has been very good and the menu focuses equally upon sandwiches/burgers and separate entrees. Reservations are recommended: 802-253-5100
Contemporary fare. Dine at a table with a view of Mt. Mansfield and the pool terrace or on the terrace, weather permitting. Competing with Idletyme for the best crab cakes in town award! Reservations accepted: 802-253-8585
Traditional American and New England Cuisine with several vegetarian offerings. Good, homemade desserts. Cozy, casual atmosphere. The name comes from their collection of antique buggy whips. Located inside the Green Mountain Inn. Reservations: 802-523-7301
Excellent food and wine, albeit a 40-minute drive from the inn. Seafood, rabbit, veal, steaks, duck, and a wide variety of legumes. Strong commitment to local fresh meats and produce. Always fresh. Serves dinner from 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm Tuesday through Saturday (closed Sun/Mon). North on I 89 to exit 11, right at exit – Kitchen table is 100 yards away at Jct. of Rt2 & Rt 117. Reservations: 802-434-8686
Enjoy these Top Restaurants in Stowe
Stowe is a foodie destination. During your stay at the Stone Hill Inn, let us help you taste the local cuisine. Explore a few of our favorite local restaurants in our Stowe, Vermont local dining Pinterest board map.