Southern Vermont Dining Guide
Southern Vermont's Best Restaurants

The Deerhill Inn & Restaurant, Valley View Rd., West Dover, VT 05356 Phone: 800-99DEER9 or 802-464-3100. An exquisite country Inn with panoramic views of Mt. Snow and Haystack Ski Areas. Located on a hillside in West Dover, you enjoy romantic accommodations and dining with a spectacular view. Join Chef Michael and Innkeeper Stan at this Chef owned and operated inn located in the heart of the Deerfield Valley in Southern Vermont. Visit Deerhill.com or e-mail for more information.

The White House of Wilmington, 178 Route 9 E, Wilmington, VT 05363 Phone: 800-541-2135. A classic, romantic country inn offering fine dining and superior accommodations with 23 private rooms, fireplaces, balconies, mountain views, and whirlpool tubs. Full breakfast and dinner served daily. Visit www.whitehouseinn.com or e-mail for additional information.

The Arlington Inn, Historic Route 7A, Arlington, Vermont 05250 Ph: (800) 443-9442 or 802-375-6532 Fax: (802) 375-6534. A unique and special place that brings you back to a time of Elegance and Style. Dining at The Arlington Inn is an exquisite experience. The Inn is the recipient of numerous culinary awards and enjoys a reputation for fine dining and superb service. Savor a romantic, candlelit dinner, prepared especially for you. Three dining rooms and outdoor dining in season. Built in 1848, it is among America's landmark historic inns. Visit www.arlingtoninn.com or e-mail for more information.

The Dorset Inn, Dorset, VT Ph: 877-367-7389. Serving traditional New England Hospitality for over 200 years with gracious lodging, gourmet dining, and exceptional American wines. Welcoming guests since 1796, the Dorset Inn is Vermont's oldest continuously operated inn. It has recently undergone extensive renovation and restoration resulting in a successful blending of existing colonial elements with just the right amount of modern conveniences. Befitting the 18th century atmosphere, an outstanding honest American Fare is offered featuring the talents of Chef/Owner Sissy Hicks (a Three-Star "Excellent" rated chef by Mobil Travel Guide). Visit www.dorsetinn.com or e-mail for more information. Reservations suggested.

West Dover Inn, In the Mount Snow Valley, West Dover, VT 05356 Phone: 802-464-5207. Charming, unspoiled and unforgettable, this former stagecoach stop and tavern (c. 1846) now offers distinctive lodging in twelve casually-elegant guest rooms, and innovative cuisine in the fine-dining restaurant and pub. Visit www.westdoverinn.com or e-mail for more information.

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.

Bistro Henry, 1778 Rts. 11 & 30, Manchester Center, VT 05255 Ph: 802-362-4982. One of the Hottest Spots in Southern Vermont, with fabulous food, an award-winning wine list and country charm. Bistro Henry, a contemporary Manchester Vermont Mediterranean food restaurant; specializing in southern French, Northern Italian, and eclectic cuisine. Recommended by Gourmet Magazine, Wine Spectator, Food&Wine, Fodor's, and AAA. Visit www.bistrohenry.com or e-mail for more information.

The Reluctant Panther Inn, 17- 39 West Road, Manchester Village, VT 05254. Ph: 800-822-2331. New owners, new decor, new cuisine! A Romantic country inn and restaurant in southern Vermont’s historic Manchester Village offering a sleek, sophisticated dining experience. A creative menu featuring New England regional cuisine using locally produced foodstuffs when available, is accompanied by a superb wine list and a generous selection of wines by the glass. All this set against a background of stunning mountain views and a warm fire. For more casual fare, try our “Wine Cellar”. Visit www.reluctantpanther.com or email for more information. <read our dining review>

Windham Hill Inn, West Townshend, VT 05359. 800-944-4080 or 802- 874-4080. Classically elegant country inn on 160 acres overlooking the Green Mountains. Exceptional dining prepared by CIA-trained chef that "would rival those of many top urban restaurants" (Boston Globe). Served in a romantic, candlelit setting & complemented by an extensive wine list (Wine Spectator, "Award of Excellence"). "...exceptionally creative cooking with a strong emphasis on local and seasonal ingredients" (Frommer's). Visit www.windhamhill.com or email windham@sover.net for more information.

Four Columns Inn & Restaurant, On the Green, Newfane, VT 05345 Phone: 1-800-787-6633 or 802-365-7713. Escape to "...a magical handful of buildings on the Green of a fairy tale village". James Beard award-winning chef, luxurious accommodations. Easily accessible from NYC (4 hours), Boston (2.5 hours) and Hartford (1.5 hours). Recently featured in Country Home, Travel Holiday, and Country Inns Magazine. Seasonal Packages. Visit www.fourcolumnsinn.com or e-mail for more information.