Dining Out

Whip Bar and Grill

802-253-7301

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. Call for Reservations.

Harrison’s

802-253-7773

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.

The Bistro at 10 Acres

802-253-6838

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:

Gallus Hand-Crafted Pasta in the Historic Waterbury Mill

802-882-8206

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.

Hen of the Wood, Waterbury

802-244-7300

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.  Located in Waterbury a 20-minute drive.

Idletyme Brewing Company

802-253-4765

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 challenger for best crab cakes in Stowe. Dress is typical Stowe — very casual/comfortable. Reservations accepted.

Piecasso

802-253-4411

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

Bench

802-253-6838

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.

The Kitchen Table

802-434-8686

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.