South Central Vermont Dining Guide
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Vermont Living offers this guide to the very best dining values in Vermont, including chef-owned restaurants, country inns with amazing culinary creations, and some incredibly good dining values. Enjoy some of the world's truly great restaurants, and please share your experiences with us. When inquiring, please mention you were referred by VTLiving.com. - Vermont's Internet Magazine. Locally grown produce and dairy products add the special flavor that makes Vermont cuisine so unique.

Recommended So. Central Vermont Dining and Restaurants

The Jackson House Inn, 37 Route 4, Woodstock, VT 05091 Phone: 800-448-1890 or 802-457-2065. Named one of the “World’s Best Places to Stay” by Condé Nast, Jackson House offers luxurious accommodations in an 1890 Victorian mansion with fifteen rooms, gourmet breakfast, evening wine with hors d'oeuvre buffet, and spa. AAA 4-diamond Inn and Restaurant. Read the Jackson House dining review, Visit the www.jacksonhouse.com or e-mail for more information.

The Vermont Inn, 69 Route 4, Mendon, VT 05701 Phone: 802-775-0708. This 1840 Farmhouse on 6 acres in the Green Mountains offers fabulous views, gardens, and an extensive wine list. Winner of the Killington Champagne Dine Around Contest for 3 consecutive years. Open nightly 5:30pm-9:30pm. Visit the website for more information or e-mail.

The Grist Mill Restaurant, Killington Rd., Killington, VT Phone: 802-422-3970. Serving lunch and dinner daily on Summit Pond with views of Killington Mountain Ski Area. Daily Specials with fireside dining and live entertainment in the lounge. "One of our favorite Killington restaurants for its reasonable prices and consistently excellent seafood, chicken, and steak, the nice bar/lounge and one of the best fireplaces in Vermont." Visit the web site or email for more information. Read more.

The Quechee Inn at Marshland, Clubhouse Rd., Quechee, VT 05059 Phone: 800-235-3133. Enjoy a candlelit dining experience overlooking the Ottauquechee River. Chef Edward Kroes' innovative menu showcases New American cuisine, creatively prepared and beautifully presented. Open every evening 6pm - 9pm, reservations appreciated. Visit www.quecheeinn.com for more. Read more.

The Prince & The Pauper, Woodstock, VT 05091 Phone: 802-457-1818. Fine food and spirits abound at this award-winning restaurant. Located in the heart of one of New England's most beautiful towns, this chef-owned gem of a restaurant is worth a special visit to enjoy top quality innovative cuisine. The lamb dish is superb and the menu changes nightly... enjoy! Visit The Prince & The Pauper web site for details.

McGrath's Irish Pub at the Inn At Long Trail, Route 4, P.O. Box 267, Killington, VT Phone: 802-775-7181. Killington's first and foremost Irish Pub, serving a truly fine pint of Guinness and a delicious pub menu daily, with live Irish Music on the weekends. Sample the Chef's award-winning cuisine in the main dining room Thursday - Sunday and Holidays. Visit the website or E-mail to: ilt@vermontel.net for more information.

The Birch Ridge Inn, corner of Butler Road and Killington Rd., Killington, VT 05751 Phone: 1-800-435-8566 or 802-422-4293. The inn's intimate dining room, featuring a combination of American and Continental cuisine's, is a delightful place to finish your day in Vermont. A fine wine list, a gourmet tasting menu, and wonderful desserts enhance your experience. Advance reservations recommended by phone or email. Visit the Birch Ridge Inn website for more information. www.birchridge.com. Closed most Mondays and Tuesday except holidays.

Hemingway's Restaurant, Rt. 4, Killington, VT 05751 Ph: 802-422-3886. A warm, gracious, and intimate evening awaits. Fireside dining in Hemingway's romantic stone-walled wine cellar or feast regally beneath chandeliers. Award-winning and exquisite dishes like delectable Maine lobster, hand-rolled pasta, and succulent native pheasant. chef-owned and operated by Ted and Linda Fondulas. One of the Top Twenty-five Restaurants in America - Food & Wine. View the menu sample online at www.hemingwaysrestaurant.com or e-mail for more info.

Mountain Top Inn & Resort, Chittenden, VT 05737 Phone: 1-800-445-2100 Four-season resort on 350 scenic acres, 11 miles from Killington. Breathtaking views, winner of Wine Spectator's "Award of Excellence." Sumptuous innovative cuisine served with the ambiance of a classic mountain lodge, candlelit dining in the Highlands Dining Room, casual fare in the Highlands Tavern or seasonal outdoor Terrace dining. Visit www.mountaintopinn.com or e-mail for more information and seasonal packages.

The Lincoln Inn, Rt. 4W, 530 Woodstock Rd., Woodstock, VT Ph: 802-457-3312 Fax: 802-457-5808. A country inn and restaurant, the Lincoln Inn is a refreshing Vermont getaway just "down the road" from Woodstock. Six cozy guest rooms and world-class dining await to soothe your soul. Country weddings our specialty. Visit www.lincolninn.com or e-mail for more info.

The Inn at Weston, P.O. Box 66, Scenic Rt. 100, Weston, VT 05161 Ph: 1-802-824-6789 Fax:1-802-824-3073. Awarded a "Romantic Hideaway", this 13-room historic country inn steps from Weston's idyllic green offers award-winning dining with Contemporary Regional cuisine prepared by Johnson & Wales-trained chef, served in a romantic, candlelit setting. "...a visual feast." First-class wine list (Wine Spectator "Award of Excellence"), Weston Playhouse pre-theater dinners, Piano Concert Dinners, weddings, civil unions. Visit www.innweston.com or e-mail for more info.

The Inn at Weathersfield, 1342 Rte. 106, Perkinsville, VT 05151 Ph: 802-263-9217. Set in a classic 1792 stagecoach stop, this is a dining experience not to be missed. Executive Chef Jason Tostrup is committed to using local ingredients to create his signature "VerTerra" cuisine. Innovative preparations, international flavors and stylish presentations make every dish memorable. Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, Yankee Magazine "Editor's Choice". Casual Tavern, deck and wine cellar dining available. Live music every Saturday night. Visit www.weathersfieldinn.com or e-mail.

Peavine Family Restaurant and Thirsty Bull Pub, Route 107, Stockbridge, VT 05772 Ph: 802-234-9434. An outstanding dining destination the entire family will enjoy. Peavine features fresh seafood, hand-carved steaks grilled to perfection, sandwiches, pizza and casseroles. Our hand-made brick oven offers great tasting pizza and casserole dishes. The children will love our kids menu, talking robotic parrot and special dining tables equipped with computers and learning software. The Pub features four TVs, a fireplace the friendliest wait staff in the area. Visit our website at www.peavinerestaurant.com or e-mail for more info.

Located in The Mendon Mountainview Lodge, 78 U.S. Route 4, Killington, VT 05751 Phone: 800-368-4311 or 802-773-4311. Heli's Restaurant & Bar features large stone fireplace, hearty Vermont breakfast is served every morning and dinner six nights a week (closed Tuesday nights). On the menu , you will find the best of American and European cuisine. So whether you like a juicy steak, a tasty pasta dish or a meaty Wiener Schnitzel, they'll make it for you. Choose from wide variety of mixed drinks, domestic and imported beers and wines. The dining room opens onto a large deck overlooking the pool for warm-weather lounging and relaxing. You'll enjoy casual dining and scenic mountain views at Heli's.

Mendon Mountainview Lodge, 78 US Route 4, Killington , VT 05751 Phone: 800-368-4311. This contemporary mountain hotel with charming lobby offers 40 comfortable guest rooms, some with fireplaces. Heli's Restaurant & Bar shares Lobby's stone fireplace and serves the best of European and American cuisine, as well as scenic mountain views. Other amenities include seasonal heated pool, hot tub, saunas, large game room and free high-speed Internet. For more info, rates and availability visit www.mendonmountainview.com or e-mail with questions.

Castle Hill Resort and Spa, Junction of Rt. 103 & 131, P.O. Box 525, Ludlow, VT 05149 Phone: 800-438-7908 or 1-802-226-7688. The Castle has recently undergone a major renovation bringing this historic house and gardens back to it's former glory. Located near the base of Vermont's scenic Okemo Mountain with grand mountain views. A very romantic and sophisticated wedding destination. New three-peaked wedding tent is lined with a diaphanous, tufted ceiling and with two elaborate chandeliers. Formal garden with a pergola and splashing fountain. For more information visit www.thecastle-vt.com or e-mail.

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