Diners' Choice: Great for scenic views restaurants in Vermont

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking restaurants that have the most scenic view in Vermont? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Highland Lodge

4.8

4.8 (78)

$30 and under

American

Greensboro

About the restaurant

Highland Lodge is pleased to offer a full service Restaurant & Bar on site. Enjoy the sunset views over Lake Caspian from the convenience of our Queen Anne Porch or nestle up to our cozy little bar and get to know your neighbors and drinkmakers. Our cocktail list has been described as one of the best in the state. With a focus on local, organic food we are proud to be honored with the 2024 Gold Barn Distinction through Vermont Fresh Network- spending at least 35% of our annual food Purchasing budget on local food & products.

We are just a stone's throw from Hill Farmstead Brewery which has been rated #1 in the world several years running. We have a permanent HFS draft line at our bar as well as other local Vermont favorites.

In the Summer months our bar is open for Margarita Monday as we host Caja Madera Taco Truck out in the beer garden from 5-9pm [ Memorial Day- Labor Day ]. On Thursdays we host Trivia starting at 7pm.

Top review

MarkR

Dined on Oct 12, 2024

Nice Vermont Ski Lodge ambience. Food and drinks were excellent, the duck and the mushroom pasta dishes were fabulous. Server was friendly and courteous, not too fast because they were busy for the holiday weekend but we weren’t in a hurry!

The Four Chimneys Inn

4.8

4.8 (113)

$31 to $50

French

Bennington

About the restaurant

At Four Chimneys we will impress you with the finest French cuisine with a American touch and a Vermont flavor. You choose from our a-la-carte menu that changes regularly to include seasonal changes .
The menu can also be adapted to fit your dietary restrictions. just inform our waiters and we do everything we can to accommodate your request.
Combine your meal with a choice of our wine list, or go with the paired wine suggestion that we made for you.

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Matt

Dined on Dec 5, 2024

Great meal, service and it started to snow! Ideal!

Simon Pearce Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (6222)

$50 and over

American

Quechee

About the restaurant

Reservations are recommended.

The dining room at the Mill is a wonderful way to experience Simon Pearce. Using fresh local ingredients, thoughtfully prepared creative American cuisine is served with the backdrop of the Ottauquechee River waterfall and covered bridge.

Simon Pearce Retail Store - Shop before you dine! Our restaurant is located at our flagship retail store where you can explore all of our Simon Pearce glass and pottery in person. All of our products are handmade with love.

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Gail

Dined 1 day ago

As always, the service was impeccable and the food was delicious .

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Popular dish

Vermont Cheddar Soup

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Horseradish-Crusted Atlantic Cod

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Shepherds Pie

The North Hero House Inn & Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (762)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Lake Champlain Islands

About the restaurant

The North Hero House is located in the picturesque Lake Champlain Islands.

Reservations made are for our Indoor Restaurant and full Menu. We do not currently offer outdoor seating at the North Hero House.

Parties are seated on a first come, first served basis at the Pier Bar. Please feel free to call (802)372-4732 with any questions or concerns!

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Melissa

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

Beautiful atmosphere, friendly accurate service. Lovely cocktails at the home town favorite with a great menu and excellent food!

CurATE at Southern Vermont Arts Center

4.7

4.7 (471)

$30 and under

American

Manchester

About the restaurant

curATE café in Vermont promises to bring a modern sensibility paired with classic and regional fare. Artfully curated small plates, salads, artisanal sandwiches, flatbreads, entrees and a full bar — all in the artful setting of SVAC’s galleries and grounds.

curATE will delight diners enjoying the museum’s art and beautiful grounds. The café will be the perfect spot for a special lunch or afternoon beverage – curate your own experience.

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DAisy

Dined 7 days ago

What a beautiful restaurant, we love it! Great food, great ambiance and amazing cocktails.

Clara's Cucina Italiana

4.7

4.7 (155)

$30 and under

Italian

Mount Snow

About the restaurant

Clara's Cucina Italiana is a traditional Northen Italian restaurant inside the White House Inn in Wilmington, VT. Clara's offers two distinct dining experiences - guests can enjoy an upscale seating within our dining room or a cocktail and bar bites menu within our Taverna.

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Kara

Dined 6 days ago

Made reservation for birthday dinner. We were welcomed promptly into a room warmed by a crackling fire. We decided to have dinner in the tavern bar area. Our server and bartender, Patrick was friendly, engaging, interesting and provided excellent service. The food was delicious- home-made pasta! The drinks were expertly concocted and the salad was perfect. Will definitely return soon! A gem on the hill overlooking Wilmington, VT and environs! GRAZIE!

Long Trail Brewing Company

4.6

4.6 (478)

$30 and under

Brewery

Bridgewater

About the restaurant

Our brewery is located in Bridgewater Corners at the junction of Rte. 4 and 100a. We’re 2.5 hours north of Boston, about 1.5 hours south of Burlington, VT, and just 15 minutes from Killington Resort.

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John

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

Tony made our visit very pleasurable. The food was very good. We will look forward to our next experience. Thank you, John

The Publyk House

4.5

4.5 (86)

$31 to $50

Comfort Food

Bennington

About the restaurant

Offering traditional New England hospitality… warm & inviting ambiance, casual tavern dining, fireside dining tables, decks with great mountain views, bountiful salad bar, ideal banquet facilities…

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Kristina

Dined on Dec 5, 2024

We had a very nice and relaxing dinner for our twentieth wedding anniversary. The staff was absolutely wonderful and professional. The food was really delicious. We will be returning for more then special occasions. Thank you

The Hermitage Inn

4.5

4.5 (109)

$31 to $50

American

Dover

About the restaurant

The Hermitage Inn’s award-winning cuisine celebrates the best regional products that New England has to offer, served with our unique brand of mountain elegance.

Our menus, created by Executive Chef Michael Chandler, borrow from haute cuisine and local artisanal foods creating a unique gastronomic experience that is both rustic and refined.

Our wine program delights beginners and connoisseurs alike with thousands of bottles to choose from our Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence wine list. Led by our expert team, guests can explore regions, varietals, producers and vintages from local to all over the world in an elegant yet unpretentious setting.

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Nancy ElizabethVIP

Dined 6 days ago

We are always looking for a place for Sunday Brunch. In our area brunch is seasonal and during this visit it was the first Sunday brunch of ski season. We were so pleased they were open! The kitchen gave us an outstanding brunch - perfectly cooked eggs and steak, delicious hollandaise, lux salads and a special chocolate desert for my mom, turning 92. We celebrate her birthdays now with as many adventures and lovely food experiences as we can and Hermitage is first on the list. The staff and the owner of the Hermitage always make their guests feel special. We found the perfect bottle of wine in their extensive cellars and enjoyed our experience immensely. The snowfield view out the windows and the cozy atmosphere of the Tavern room provided us with the perfect place for a good old fashioned family catch up. Our waitress was just delightful and the owner opened our wine for us and chatted a bit. Thank you Hermitage. We will come back for brunch as long as you offer it this season. There is nothing that comes close in the area.

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Experience

Gingerbread House Decorating Lunch

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Christmas Day at The Hermitage Inn

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French Alps Gondola Apres

Ardelia's

4.3

4.3 (78)

$50 and over

American

Middlebury

About the restaurant

Basin Harbor Resort in Vergennes, Vermont has everything you need to relax with friends and family. This includes the restaurant which offers stunning views of Lake Champlain. Since it opened in 1886, food has been an integral part of what attracts people to Basin Harbor Club and Resort. Tax and service is additional. Please note that an 18% Gratuity will automatically be added to all parties of 6 or more.

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Scott

Dined on Oct 4, 2024

A fantastic meal and experience. Highly recommend it. Everyone about the setting is divine. The menu was not extensive but had ample choices. The specialty drinks and cocktails were a little high but moderate. As for the food, the price was reasonable, the portions were quite large, the flavors excellent, presentation perfect!!!

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