THREE WORDS: JALAPEÑO CHEDDAR PANCAKES. This was the last…read morebreakfast we had in Stowe and my family has been coming to Stowe for years and we never knew about this place! It's situated right in the heart of Main St across from the iconic steepled church and offers a wonderful breakfast. We opted to join their waitlist but they were able to seat us as soon as we arrived. Their menu has a lot of breakfast options but the jalapeño cheddar pancakes were out of this world. So tasty and paired well with the syrup! Definitely put this on your list. The interior is so cozy and inviting like you're sitting in your family's dining room!

Came here for dinner and would recommend coming for breakfast instead as dinner was subpar. Service…read morewas friendly and they weren't busy on a Monday night. Didn't have a reservation and there were plenty of open tables. Not a huge menu, but got a Caesar salad, little neck clams, and a side of tallow fried Brussels sprouts. They all came out at once, which was a little odd because I would've preferred the salad first. The Caesar salad was extremely large, you could easily share it between two if not three people. The croutons were good. The romaine was very white/stems though, I prefer more of the leafy green part but this was pretty much all crunch white stems. The clams were alright but I would've preferred the Cajun garlic white wine sauce, not the creamy tomato sauce they make it with now. The clams were all opened but most of them were not warm besides the bottom ones in the sauce. The Brussels sprouts was a tiny portion and very dried out. Certainly not worth the $9 for a side. They had no flavor either, it's like they had been cooked earlier in the day and just sat under the heater or re heated. Service was fine. This would've been around a 3 star experience, as I left with a pretty mediocre impression, however less than a few hours later I started feeling very sick and got diarrhea and started vomiting. I rarely vomit, I don't have a sensitive stomach. The clams must've been bad and I shouldn't have eaten lukewarm clams. This made for a horrible evening. I was excited to try this place due to the good reviews but it went from disappointing to downright disastrous.

Diner in Cambridge Vermont. Diner right at the intersection, missed it while driving. Food was…read morevery good, hot when arriving at table. 3 meat breakfast had bacon, sausage and ham, scrambled eggs and potatoes, was very good. bagel with egg and sausage was excellent. Service was excellent, how was meal, coffee refill. Ambiance of small country cafe, we sat at a table with many house flies that bother us while dining. Overall 4.5 stars out of 5, round up to 5.

If you're around here, I recommend you to come and eat breakfast for sure, country fried steak was…read moredelicious, sausage and gravy my wife loved it, corn beef hash very very good. The poach eggs were perfect, great job chefs. You can really tell you love what you do.

A beautiful venue, and a small but well executed menu by really talented chefs. Good cocktails, and…read morea nice wine list. A cozy Vermont in vibe and feeling. This is a real high-end Vermont Inn. A real treat.

4.8 S T A R S The…read moreRestaurant (or Dining Room) at Edson Hill is the type of restaurant where you are 100% happy and actually feel so good to pay every single penny for the meal, the service and the ambiance. I will call it the Edson Hill "experience." Found ever so randomly through a Google search (and really just booked for Christmas dinner--whatever restaurant we could find!), we ended up actually going the following day, for an early dinner, as our last dinner out in Stowe. The 2.6 mile drive down the local, rural road off (Mountain) the main road is what can only be described as a combination of spooky yet mildly thrilling. There was no snow on the ground, but even with blacktop conditions, the road can seem slightly treacherous to some. There were lights of beautiful, big houses in the woodsy distance, but by and large, it is a dark drive at night. So there's that. (I do think that it's probably a very beautiful drive on a beautiful sunny late spring or summer day.) We finally arrive and park in the parking lot. The establishment (much what seemed like all buildings in Stowe are around the holidays) was decked out and lit up beautifully on the outside. The main entrance was not all that conspicuous looking but we opened it and were immediately greeted by a nice man who showed us towards the hostess area. The two hostesses were very friendly, took our coats and showed us to our table. We passed through this incredibly cozy living room space, where what I could assume a guest at the Edson Hill house was relaxing by the fireplace with a book and glass of wine. We stepped into the beautifully decorated Winter Dining Area / Room, where we were the first ones to be seated. It felt like it was our very own private gorgeous space! I absolutely loved the decor and the ambiance was so inviting, cozy yet stylistic in a rustic-chic Vermont way. Margot was our waitress and she was so kind and friendly, helpful along the way with recommendations and eager to answer any questions we had. She also gave us some recommendations for some last minute local Vermont gifts and goodies (think cheese, chocolate, jams, pickles, spicy sauces and of course, MAPLE SYRUP). We ordered 2 non-alcoholic beverages which were delicious and refreshing. Everything at Edson Hill is also locally sourced, as you can see at the bottom of their menu. We had the cheese board - the pickles and pickled carrots paired perfectly with the 4 different cheese we had. The fresh bread was a big hit too, brought out literally seconds before from the oven. The swordfish was so delicious and we also shared the arugula-beet salad. My only slight complaint with my salad was that it was supposed to have candied pecans, which in my opinion, really make the salad extraordinary. There were only about 3 pecans in total. So that was a bummer. We also had hoped the desert that Margot had sold us on would have been a little bit better than it actually was, though it wasn't horrible or anything. 9/10 recommend for an exquisite place! If you can stay here too, I'm sure that is just as divine as the dining experience. Will be returning for sure once back in beautiful Stowe, VT.

We came here on a Saturday night. I had last been in this building years ago...it was totally…read morerenovated and really beautiful with a warm ambiance. We were quickly seated even though we did not have reservations. The service was great, very friendly. I had the special, which was seared scallops on a bed of mashed potatoes surrounded by a variety of fresh vegetables. The dish was outstanding. Everyone else had pizza. The pizzas are 14" and can easily be shared by 2 people. Overall, a great experience with reasonable prices. Will definitely return.

The food here is incredible! We got the scallops with mashed potatoes with garlic and goat cheese…read morewhich was fantastic. The salmon was very good and vegetables were cooked perfectly. Calamari was a little heavy on the kalamata olives, but otherwise excellent. Pasta dish was easily 2 meals in itself . New England clam chowder was also delicious!

There was no doubt that we would stop at Blackback Pub for lunch when passing through Waterbury. We…read morewere fortunate enough to snag two seats at the bar on a very busy Memorial Day afternoon. Since it was a national holiday, the Waterbury Patriot Burger called out to me. Great choice- nicely spiced, cooked perfectly on a fresh brioche bun. The accompanying kettle chips were yummy. I chose to have a mug of Hill Farmstead Symposia-a delicious Rauchbier poured from a LUKR tap (side-pull). What a treat. Jane chose sliders that quickly disappeared. Her beer choice was Common People from Bluejacket-a micro brewery in Washington, DC. You can always count on the best beer selection anywhere at Blackback Pub. I only wish we were staying in town longer so we could enjoy more of their deliciousness. The bartender was very friendly and attentive despite being slammed. Looking forward to stopping by again when in the area.

Charming, welcoming pup experience with really creative dishes like delicious Japanese potato salad…read moreand date Brussels sprouts. Appetizers are better than entrees, which are burger-heavy and a little charred, but a rustic spot that's a great hang, especially if you're a beer drinker. So many great beers.

Excellent Farm to table Bistro. The owner Lee is friendly and makes you feel as if you are in her…read morehome. The food is excellent and the staff is friendly. I wish I lived closer I would eat here every week!

We love the Blackbird Bistro and dine there frequently. Food is great and prices reasonable in…read moretoday's world of insane prices. Nice location easy parking and outdoor dining during the summer season. Nice selection of Vermont Beers.

This place never ceases to impress me. This was my third visit here and we really enjoy it. It is…read morea pretty classic "red sauce" place but, that being said, their sauce is excellent. Portions are very big and the Caesar salad is outstanding. The service was very friendly and the restaurant is very cozy. I can recommend it highly.

I was visiting Stowe recently with my partner and a friend, and we stumbled upon Trattoria b/c it…read morewas near our hotel (Topnotch Resort). And, boy, I'm glad we tried this place!! It was a wonderful, "old school" Italian American restaurant with some really awesome food (and service). Most everything we ordered was really tasty -- from appetizers all the way to dessert. Standouts included the Escargot and Burrata (apps), the Carbonara and Mushroom Fettuccine (entrées), and the Chocolate Torte and Tartufo (desserts). The only item I'd skip next time was the Manicotti. It was a bit too rich, and the duck wasn't very recognizable (overpowered by the other ingredients). As for service, it was really first rate! Our waiter was super knowledgeable about the menu and was very attentive. Final thoughts: If you're looking for a quiet, enjoyable experience, check out Trattoria. And don't be thrown off by the large footprint of the restaurant. I thought it would be buzzing and loud inside, but the interior is organized into a number of separate sections that make the dining experience feel more intimate.

Wow! We were quite impressed with Plate. The food, the service - we can't wait for our next annual…read moretrip to VT to eat here again. We started with cocktails and zucchini fritters. The zucchini fritters tasted so close to my grandmother's that right there and then, they had my heart (and my stomach). We had to wait a while for our main courses and the restaurant started to clear out. We were getting worried about time as we wanted dessert too but didn't want to be those people keeping staff there. The waitress came over and apologized about the wait and said they'd be taking care of our entrees! That's the way you do it. Before we could even complain or say anything they recognized the issue and made it right on the spot. The entrees were well worth the wait as was the dessert. Very impressed!

Everything was so good!! Some standouts were the green tea noodles with tofu ... so flavorful! The…read moresalmon was also cooked so perfectly! We also loved their banana pudding for dessert. I know the menu changes seasonally, but I can't recommend these enough if still there! Our waitress was very kind, and they brought the food out very fast. Small setting with good lighting and great drinks! Will be back!