Best Restaurants Near Stratton Mountain: The Honest Short List

There are plenty of places to eat near Stratton. A shorter list of places worth driving to. Here's what's actually good.

At the Resort: Long Trail Brewing Tap Room

The best single apres-ski stop at Stratton itself. Long Trail's flagship beers are served fresh here. It's the right first stop for a group coming off the mountain -- ski boots are fine, it's convenient, and you can decompress before deciding on dinner.

Close By

The Red Fox Inn in Bondville is a classic Vermont country inn dining room. Good comfort food, a proper bar, and a fireplace. Good for a group dinner when you don't want to drive to Manchester.

Manchester (25-30 Minutes)

The Reluctant Panther Inn: Vermont farm-to-table without being precious about it. Menu changes seasonally, wine list is thoughtful. For a group of 8-12, call well ahead.

Ye Olde Tavern: Colonial-era building, traditional American menu. Consistent and has the warm, historic-inn atmosphere that feels right after a day in the Vermont mountains.

Peru and the Back Roads

J.J. Hapgood Store and Eatery in Peru is the honest answer to what's the best restaurant near Stratton. A lovingly restored general store turned restaurant about 15 minutes from Stratton on Route 11. Real cooking, good local sourcing, a short well-considered menu. Get there on a weeknight if you can.