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Ray's Seafood Market
Order baked haddock, whole-belly clams or a lobster dinner from the fish market's all-day menu. Cooking at home? This is your stop for fresh seafood.
Essex Junction
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Duke's Public House
Locals and travelers gather for craft cocktails, regional beers and spirits, along with pub-style fare made with local ingredients. Enjoy the outdoor fire pit or the cozy indoor fireplace.
South Burlington
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House of Tang
Regulars dig the long-standing Chinese restaurant's all-you-can-eat buffet, inexpensive tiki cocktails and famous pepper steak.
Montpelier
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Our House Bistro
The "twisted comfort food" here includes mac and cheese with add-ons such as lobster and pulled pork. End the meal with a deep-fried PB&J. Weekend brunch.
Winooski
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Blackback Pub
Pub grub goes gourmet with bacon-blue cheese pub nachos, Thai seared scallops and many vegan options, such as a chickpea fritter gyro with housemade amba sauce. Wet your whistle with a cask brew from one of Vermont's finest tap lists.
Waterbury
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Colatina Exit
For more than 40 years, Bradford's village trattoria has drawn diners for hand-tossed pizzas and pastas embellished with local meats and produce. Live weekend entertainment at the upstairs pub.
Bradford
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Hoagie Hut
Colchester's old-time fast-food joint cooks up huge Philly cheesesteaks, hoagie sandwiches and Vienna hot dogs with the works. No dinner on Sunday.
Colchester
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Julio's Cantina
It's festive inside this Mexican restaurant known for made-to-order guacamole. Margaritas are built with fresh-squeezed juices. Weekend brunch.
Montpelier
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Simply Subs
Don't let the name fool you: The window-service sub stop also sells pizzas, carrot cake and cheese fries with gravy.
Barre
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Zen Gardens
Enjoy authentic Sichuan, Cantonese and Taiwanese cuisine served in the spacious dining room. Regulars dig the Peking duck, roasted in-house.
South Burlington
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Burlington Bay Market & Café
This lakeside landmark offers gourmet salads, fresh seafoods, homemade soups and sandwiches. There’s a seasonal creemee stand, but views of Lake Champlain are year-round.
Burlington
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Castleton Pizza Place and Deli
Housemade dough is fired in a brick oven with toppings ranging from pepperoni to pineapple. Get your pie, sandwich or wrap to go, or eat in the black-and-white-checkered dining room.
Castleton
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Charlie-O's World Famous
Times have changed since this "dive for nice people" opened in 1976. But the good times keep rolling with cheap beers, stiff drinks and weekend live music.
Montpelier
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City Limits Night Club
Rock-and-roll bands frequent this establishment, but there’s never a cover. The clientele ranges from barely legal to seniors.
Vergennes
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Echo Restaurant & Lounge
Start with a craft cocktail, then sate your hunger with a steak-bomb grilled cheese sandwich or brick-oven pizza.
Brattleboro
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Grazers
Creative burgers anchor the menu at the busy eatery right next to Majestic 10 cinema. Pair your patty with a specialty milkshake or vodka martini.
Williston
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Hourglass Lounge
Spruce Peak's mountainside bistro prepares snacks, sandwiches and burgers from fresh, local ingredients. Wet your whistle with a local craft beer or signature cocktail.
Stowe
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Idletyme Brewing Company
Specializing in seasonal comfort food and small-batch craft beer, this dog- and family-friendly brewpub comes with perks: an outdoor biergarten, lawn games and a fireside lounge.
Stowe
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Morse Mountain Grille
When the mountain is open, this sit-down spot at Smugglers’ Notch serves up steak and seafood. Lunch options include burgers, sandwiches and hearty salads.
Jeffersonville
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Pastabilities
On Thursday, the wholesale shop opens for pizza service. Top a round with peppers and pepperoni, or go for a specialty pie with barbecue chicken and bacon.
Williston
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Ramunto’s Brick Oven Pizza (Williston)
Thin-crust pizzas are large and in charge here. Cool the burn from a spicy chicken BLT pie with a craft brew.
Williston
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Rasputin's Bar
DJs, dance floors and cheap drink specials make this bar and nightclub — in business since 1978 — a popular college haunt.
Burlington
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Rimrock's Mountain Tavern
Inside an Adirondack-style tavern, pub favorites include burgers, nachos, wraps and salads — plus in-demand Vermont beers. Kids can hit up the game room.
Stowe
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Starry Night Café
The handcrafted décor is as distinctive as the California-influenced locavore cuisine from chef Robert Smith III. Sit in the octagonal dining room, fireside porch or on the stone patio in summer.
Ferrisburgh
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Zachary's Pizza (Waterbury)
The definition of family-friendly dining, Zachary's dishes out a range of pies, generously sized Italian dinners, toasted grinders and fresh salads.
Waterbury
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Five Olde Tavern and Grille
What started as a basement bar in Hanover, N.H., is now a Vermont Law School hangout known for affordable brews and unpretentious pub fare.
South Royalton
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Mimmo's Pizzeria & Restaurant (Essex Junction)
The family-run restaurant attracts diners of all ages with its popular New York-style pizzas, pastas and more — available for eat in, takeout and delivery.
Essex Junction
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Shanty on the Shore
Built in 1833, this lakeside restaurant is considered a historic landmark. Enjoy picturesque Lake Champlain and fresh seafood on the half shell, fried or as a sandwich.
Burlington
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The Tavern
Nightly specials, from Tuesday flatbreads to Wednesday sliders, keep the upscale pub accessible. Ingredients are locally sourced, and the tap list is 33 brews strong.
Essex Junction
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The Mad Taco (Montpelier)
Customers go mad for Mexican dishes made with fresh ingredients from the owner's Fayston farm. Have a craft beer with your tacos, and don't skimp on the legendary housemade sauces.
Montpelier
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Gusto's
Pair a pint with a burger and tater tot nachos. Nightly live entertainment includes karaoke, local bands and weekend DJs, plus games of pool, Ping-Pong and horseshoes.
Barre
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Lee's Chinese Restaurant
In the mood for Mongolian beef? Try it here, or go for shrimp with ginger and scallions. Keep it low-cal with the special diet menu. No lunch on Sunday.
South Burlington
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My Little Cupcake
These mini cupcakes are made from scratch with love and local ingredients. Crave-worthy flavors include s'mores and salted caramel. Vegan, gluten-free and full-size options are available.
Burlington
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EB Strong's Prime Steakhouse
At Church Street's low-lit steakhouse, it’s all USDA Prime aged a minimum of 21 days, from the filet mignon to the porterhouse. Also on the menu are seared diver scallops, classic surf and turf, and truffle-scented fries.
Burlington
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Kountry Kart Deli
In the mood for a midnight Shiner — hash browns, egg and American cheese on a bulkie roll? This Queen City institution serves sandwiches, wraps and munchies from 7 a.m. to 3 a.m.
Burlington
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Three Brothers Pizza & Grill
Pulled pork and spicy Thai pies pair perfectly with pitchers of Switchback at this family-owned pizzeria, which emphasizes local products.
Colchester
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Hong Kong Kitchen
The Asian kitchen's owners claim their General Tso's chicken and dumplings are the best in town. Diners enjoy other familiar meals, such as lo mein and fried rice, or opt for selections from a special diet menu.
South Burlington
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Hung Tao
Fast and cheerful service keeps customers coming back for fried pork dumplings, pupu platters and mixed seafood dishes.
Burlington
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Anthony's Diner
"All-homemade everything" is the family-run diner's tagline. Hot turkey dinners and the Woodsman burger are big hits. No dinner Sunday through Wednesday.
St. Johnsbury
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Club Metronome
Above Nectar’s, a dimly lit nightclub hosts DJs and bands until 2 a.m. nightly. Saturdays frequently feature throwback dance tunes, from 2000s hip-hop to '90s night.
Burlington
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