Magical dining doesn’t necessarily have to be an expensive candlelight dinner for two. In fact, some of the best outdoor dining in VT is in the most unexpected of places. From food trucks to mountaintops, here are a few places we love to eat outside and enjoy the fresh air.
- Chef Brad’s Crazy Side - 1 Quechee Main Street, Quechee
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Yelp/Stacy M It may not be fancy, but it sure is funky! Be sure to try Chef Brad’s famous tacos when you visit this awesomely fun food truck.
- The Marina - 28 Spring Tree Road, Brattleboro
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Yelp/Sourivone V. You’ll find delicious food here year round. Their specialties are the sunday Brunch, home made desserts, and of course, spectacular sunsets.
- 19th Hole Bar & Grill - 230 Route 129, South Alburg
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Facebook/Alburg Golf Links 19th Hole Bar & Grill Sometimes there’s no better way to finish a round of golf than at the 19th hole. Serving lunches and early dinners, the food is great and the views are magnificent.
- Cliff House Restaurant - 5781 Mountain Road, Stowe
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Tripadvisor/Shannan Y Take dining to new heights and have a meal at the highest peak in Vermont! You’ve got to take a gondola to get there, but it’s totally worth the trip!
- The Gleanery - 133 Main Street, Putney
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Facebook/The Gleanery Settle into a seat on the front porch for a wonderful dining experience at the Gleanery. From handmade tables and salt shakers to local and inspired fare, this place is positively magical.
- The Sweet Spot - 40 Bridge Street, Waitsfield
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Facebook/The Sweet Spot Pick up a pastry or a perfectly brewed cup of joe and wander around the beautiful gardens at this spot which is most definitely sweet.
- Warren Store - 284 Main Street, Warren
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Yelp/Marie C The Warren Store is more than just a general store, folks. It’s a destination! Order something special at their world class deli and take a seat outside as you enjoy the babbling brook below.
- Idletyme Brewing Company - 1859 Mountain Road, Stowe
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Facebook/Idletyme Brewing Company What an amazing spot! There is an outdoor patio, a treehouse bar and even kid friendly lawn games at Idletyme. Dining outdoors has never been more fun. And the food? Incredible!
The Farmhouse Tap & Grill - 160 Bank Street, Burlington
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Facebook/The Farmhouse Tap & Grill Pull up a chair on the outdoor patio where you’ll get some of the freshest and most delicious food in all of Vermont. Oh, and the people watching here is great!
- Hero’s Welcome - 3537 US Rt 2, North Hero
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Yelp/Management You’ll sure get a Hero’s Welcome when you enter this quirky general store in North Hero! The deli is out of this world good and just look at the picnic tables where you can dig in! What a spot!
If you like these spots for outdoor dining in VT, be sure to check out 11 more restaurants that have outdoor patios that you’ll love to lounge on.
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Yelp/Townsend B.
Yelp/Stacy M
It may not be fancy, but it sure is funky! Be sure to try Chef Brad’s famous tacos when you visit this awesomely fun food truck.
Facebook/The Marina
Yelp/Sourivone V.
You’ll find delicious food here year round. Their specialties are the sunday Brunch, home made desserts, and of course, spectacular sunsets.
Facebook/Alburg Golf Links 19th Hole Bar & Grill
Sometimes there’s no better way to finish a round of golf than at the 19th hole. Serving lunches and early dinners, the food is great and the views are magnificent.
Kristin Grimes/Only In Your State
Tripadvisor/Shannan Y
Take dining to new heights and have a meal at the highest peak in Vermont! You’ve got to take a gondola to get there, but it’s totally worth the trip!
Facebook/The Gleanery
Settle into a seat on the front porch for a wonderful dining experience at the Gleanery. From handmade tables and salt shakers to local and inspired fare, this place is positively magical.
Facebook/The Sweet Spot
Pick up a pastry or a perfectly brewed cup of joe and wander around the beautiful gardens at this spot which is most definitely sweet.
Facebook/Warren Store
Yelp/Marie C
The Warren Store is more than just a general store, folks. It’s a destination! Order something special at their world class deli and take a seat outside as you enjoy the babbling brook below.
Facebook/Idletyme Brewing Company
What an amazing spot! There is an outdoor patio, a treehouse bar and even kid friendly lawn games at Idletyme. Dining outdoors has never been more fun. And the food? Incredible!
Facebook/The Farmhouse Tap & Grill
Pull up a chair on the outdoor patio where you’ll get some of the freshest and most delicious food in all of Vermont. Oh, and the people watching here is great!
Yelp/Management
You’ll sure get a Hero’s Welcome when you enter this quirky general store in North Hero! The deli is out of this world good and just look at the picnic tables where you can dig in! What a spot!
