Best restaurants near me in Essex Junction, VT

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AmericanSeafoodFrenchBarbecueComfort FoodIrish

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

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Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

21 restaurants available nearby

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1. Ri Ra Irish Pub - Burlington

4.3

Awesome(121)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Irish • Burlington

Booked 6 times today

Rí Rá is located in an historic bank building, designed by Boston based Harper & West, that was completed in 1931. The pub opened for the first time in March 1999, and was extended in 2002 with the addition of the Library area. In February 2012, The Whiskey Room opened its doors. As you enter Rí Rá, you can imagine yourself walking through a door that leads you across the pond to experience the best pubs of Ireland. The pub interiors were salvaged and restored in Ireland prior to being shipped to Vermont. We are proud to showcase a unique and genuine Irish pub in the heart of Burlington.

2. Plate

4.6

Exceptional(45)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Stowe

Booked 12 times today

We are open for dinner Wednesday through Sundays at 5:30 pm. We do not take parties larger than 6 and require a credit card to hold reservations for parties of 6. Please call by 1:00 pm the day of your reservation to avoid our cancellation fee. *** Please note we do not have high chairs.For private events please contact Aaron at amartin0014@gmail.com. Thank you!

3. Starry Night Cafe

4.9

Exceptional(1216)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Ferrisburgh

Specializing in locally-sourced, organic and seasonal Vermont products, the Starry Night Café invites you to experience our unique and intimate historic buildings, artistan-crafted decor and our fresh, inventive menu. We invite you to enjoy a little taste of delicious cuisine within our lovely countryside setting under the stars!

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4. The North Hero House Inn & Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(768)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Lake Champlain Islands

Booked 3 times today

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!

5. AWOL - Stowe

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$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Stowe

Booked 2 times today

Retreat to The Lodge at AWOL Stowe, our on-site full service cocktail bar nestled within our hotel and tucked alongside the idyllic Cady Hill Forest. Delight in a curated menu of carefully considered cocktails, spirit-free beverages, and small bite offerings that feature local and in-season ingredients from Vermont and the surrounding areas. Cozy up alongside our fireplace while you soak in the area surroundings, reminisce about your day of exploration, or kick off your evening before heading to the Village for dinner, all from the comforts of The Lodge at AWOL Stowe. Please note: the Lodge at AWOL Stowe is for guests 21 years or older.

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6. Two Brothers Tavern + Notte

4.5

Awesome(293)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Montpelier

Booked 29 times today

WELCOME TO TWO BROTHERS TAVERNTwo Brothers Tavern is located in the heart of Middlebury, VT. Enjoy upscale Vermont-inspired comfort fare (and Neapolitan thin-crust pizzas from our sister establishment, Notte!) in our charismatic tavern, cozy dining room or outdoor cafes. Built by beer lovers for beer lovers, our 32 draughts - the largest selection in the region - feature a rotating selection of local craft brews, macrobrews, hard ciders and kombucha.

7. Poolside Buffet

2.0

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$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Vergennes

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8. Haystack Bar & Bistro

3.9

Excellent(10)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Lake Placid

Booked 3 times today

The Haystack Bar & Bistro serves classic bistro fare for breakfast and dinner. Enjoy our hearty breakfast classics and specialties like breakfast poutine and bistro omelets. For dinner, we're kicking back and relaxing with our mouthwatering bistro menu from sandwiches to flatbreads to steaks and seafood.Dine al fresco all summer long on our expansive patio with spectacular mountain views. Unwind with our locally inspired artisan cocktails and explore our craft beer menu and thoughtfully curated wine list. Join us at Haystack Bar and Bistro, where the Adirondack spirit inspires every meal and sip.

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9. Jessica's at Swift House

4.9

Exceptional(908)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Middlebury

Booked 9 times today

Jessica's at Swift House Inn is located in Middlebury, Vermont, just two blocks from downtown Middlebury. Set in an 1814 stately home, surrounded by beautiful lawns and gardens, Jessica's elegant atmosphere is the perfect place for a dinner for two, or a celebratory dinner for four to forty. Come experience Chef Rob Fenn's seasonal, Vermont-inspired menu.Jessica's is the recipient of the Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence for our wine list, one of only a handful of restaurants in Vermont and fewer than 1400 restaurants world-wide so honored.Outdoor seating is weather dependent. Please note when making a reservation that parties of 2 are allotted 90 minutes to dine; parties of 4, 2 hours and parties of 6 or more, 2.5 hours. Also, please note that we plan on seating your party in the dining room at the time of your reservation. If you'd like to relax with a pre-dinner beverage in the bar or parlor, we invite you to arrive well before your reservation time.

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10. New Vida Preserve Restaurant

4.2

Awesome(117)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Global, International • Lake Placid

Booked 4 times today

New Vida Preserve Restaurant is located in the re-imagined former Paleface Ski Mountain Lodge and now the largest resort in the Adirondacks at 2000 acres. It offers stunning views of Whiteface Mountain. Enjoy a creative menu that includes American Classics with a twist combined with bold globally-inspired flavors. You can dine in our Grand Dining Room, our Craft Bar area with live music or our more casual Billiards Lounge, all with stunning view and beautiful architecture. The expansive & diverse menu, the sensible pricing and feel-good vibes make NewVida a place where you can gather in with friends and family regularly for a memorable Adirondack experience. The restaurant is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings from 5pm to 9pm. Come in early and enjoy a drink at our handmade craft bar, lined with skis from the Preserve’s former life as a ski resort or take a stroll after dinner around our romantic pond & dock. Reservations are preferred, but walk-ins are always welcome.

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Selby
Vermont •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We have been customers of the North Hero House for more than 25 years and this was one if the best meals we've ever had. Thanks to all for making this a very special even.
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The North Hero House Inn & RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Lake Champlain Islands
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Gabriella
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
BEST Ruben sandwich I ever had. Went back the next day. Must try!!
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Ri Ra Irish Pub - BurlingtonPrice: Moderate• Irish• Burlington
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4.3
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David
Montreal / Quebec •1 review
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
Disappointed with the lack of a gluten free bun for their delicious burgers, and the new vegetarian pad Thai was inedible. The server graciously took it back and rushed a vegetarian burger which was excellent although the bun was not good and it came with 2 fingering potatoes
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PlatePrice: Moderate• American• Stowe
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4.6
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Steven
Hawaii •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 2, 2025
My wife and I went to Starry Night for dinner and had a wonderful time. The food was fantastic, the service, wonderful, and the ambiance was very nice. We were checked on enough to not be forgotten and have our needs met, yet not be bothered. The food was cooked to perfection. We would definitely go back. Thank you for making our night so special.
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Starry Night CafePrice: Expensive• American• Ferrisburgh
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4.9

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1. Ri Ra Irish Pub - Burlington

2. Plate

3. Starry Night Cafe

4. The North Hero House Inn & Restaurant

5. AWOL - Stowe

6. Two Brothers Tavern + Notte

7. Poolside Buffet

8. Haystack Bar & Bistro

9. Jessica's at Swift House

10. New Vida Preserve Restaurant

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