Area Dining

Mad River Valley Dining Guide

Your mouth will water while enjoying our Mad River Valley dining guide, complete with descriptions from each restaurant, followed by our own West Hill House B&B Innkeeper comments. We have given some approximate guidance on pricing, not including tax and gratuity. All are within about a 10 minute drive from the B&B.

Our local restaurants start serving dinner around 6PM and finish serving by 9PM. (The REKS is open till 11PM.) Opening nights do vary from time to time, so please check with us for details. All of our local restaurants make extensive use of locally grown produce and meats, and all can accommodate dietary restrictions on request.

Fine Dining in Warren

about 5 minutes drive; reservations are usually required.

275 Main at The Pitcher Inn - 275 Main focuses on local, regional and global cuisine with a Mediterranean flair, and boasts an exceptional wine list. Intimate dinners can also be arranged in the private wine cellar.All baked goods are prepared daily on the premises. The restaurant is dedicated to using locally farmed produce, meats and dairy products in an effort to offer a fresh, authentic dining experience while honoring the local economy. (Innkeeper's Note: The Pitcher Inn is the only restaurant in the valley where most people wear more formal clothing to go out for dinner – although it is not required. It is at the higher end of the price range, but the experience matches the price. It has an extensive wine cellar for all budgets. Reservations are essential at all times). Closed on Tuesdays. Price for dinner for 2 including a glass of wine and dessert is around $150.

The Common Man (Closed until next Ski Season) - The restaurant is housed in a barn over 150 years old. The soaring hand hewn rafters of the timbered interior are lit by crystal chandeliers, soft candlelight, and a huge open-hearth manor fireplace. Dining is elegantly casual and casually elegant, definitely romantic, and is applauded by Vermonters and visitors alike. The restaurant has earned scores of prestigious awards. It is not associated with the chain with the same name in NH. (Innkeeper's Note: one of the best restaurants in the area, and also a favorite for our guests. Reservations are essential at weekends and on holiday weeks.) Normally open Thursday through Saturday in ski season. Price for dinner for 2 including a glass of wine and dessert is about $130.

Chez Henri – (Closed until next Ski Season) - A Parisian Bistro in the Sugarbush Village since 1964 featuring romantic fireplace (for warming the bread), Italian marble bar, 1850’s mirrors, “Speakeasy” booths, VT Scenes murals. Delicious cuisine for lovers, weddings, parties, and families. (Innkeeper's Note: During ski season you need to eat here at least once, if only to chat with Henri. A fun evening out and good food. Reservations are a good idea, and essential at weekends and on holiday weeks). Open daily in ski season. Price for dinner for 2 including a glass of wine and dessert is about $130.

Fun Dining in Warren

about 5 minutes drive; no reservations are required except for Tracks.

Tracks - The Bistro Bar at the Pitcher Inn offering small plate dinner menu and cocktails, ideal for something a little more casual whilst perhaps playing a game of pool or shuffle board in the Maple Room or just enjoying the warmth of an open fire. (Innkeeper's Note: Less well known than the formal restaurant upstairs at the Pitcher Inn, Tracks is a great place for a light meal with great service and atmosphere. Bar style seating. Reservations are essential at all times and Tracks is sometimes closed for special events). Closed on Tuesdays. Price for dinner for 2 including a glass of wine and dessert is about $90.

Terra Rossa Restaurant (Closed until the next Ski Season) - Terra Rossa is one of the most popular choices near West Hill House B&B. Mike Kelley, the owner, will be your host when you visit Terra Rossa and ready to greet you when you arrive for your next dinner in the Valley. The chef of Terra Rossa brings a Mediterranean touch to the menu. Guest enjoy pasta, seafood, various meat dishes, and delicious pizza made in the brick oven. (Innkeeper's Note: while the creations are Italian inspired, the menu is quite extensive and varied. Reservations are recommended). Currently open Thursday through Saturday evenings. Price for dinner for 2 including a glass of wine and dessert is about $90.

The REKS - Located just one mile from the B&B, and open till at least 11PM. It is a pub type atmosphere and menu with a limited but good selection of main courses and some great Vermont beer on tap. (Innkeeper's Note: the perfect place to go for a bite to eat when you arrive late in the evening). Open Thursday though Monday. Price for dinner for 2 including a beer is about $45.

Daily Dining in the Valley

about 10 minutes drive; no reservations are required.

The Hyde Away - Enjoy delicious, carefully-prepared American cuisine using fresh ingredients. Affordable prices. The atmosphere throughout the Hyde Away is comfortable, casual and unpretentious. Enjoy dining on the outdoor deck, in the tavern or in the dining room. They have a selection of chicken, pork, fish and beef, burgers as main courses along with salads, daily specials, and desserts. (Innkeeper's Note: This is the restaurant we go to for a friendly and relaxed dinner when we don’t have the energy to cook for ourselves! They normally do not need or take reservations). Open seven nights a week. Price for dinner for 2 including a glass of wine and dessert is about $70.

The Mad River Barn - An informal pub and restaurant near Mad River Glen. Serves both "lite" fare and a selection of entrees in the upstairs pub/game room and the downstairs dining room. Reservations are recommended weekends and holidays. (Innkeeper's Comment: the "Barn" has a nicely decorated informal atmosphere in both the pub and the restaurant section. The food is good and the pub offers a nice selection of Vermont beers on tap. The pool table, shuffle board and air hockey table can make the pub section a bit noisy). Open daily till 9PM and 10 PM at the weekends. Price for dinner for 2 including a glass of wine or beer and dessert is about $70.

The Blue Stone - A rustic pizza shop & tavern featuring old-world hand tossed pizza, with a new-world local twist. We begin with fresh dough, bread and sauces made by hand, every day. We add the best ingredients we can find and prepare many unique toppings from scratch to create a new kind of pizza. (Innkeeper's Note: Great pizza and also additional casual style menu items). Open daily. Price for dinner for 2 including a glass of wine or beer about $50.

Unique dining experiences in the Valley

about 10 minutes drive; reservations are recommended for Mint and note the arrangements at Flatbread.

American Flatbread Restaurant - An all-natural pizza baked in a wood-fired earthen oven. Experience the camaraderie and casual elegance of fireside dining and enjoy American Flatbread fresh from the oven. Reservations are taken only in person at the restaurant starting at 4:00PM, and are essential during holidays and holiday weekends . (Innkeeper's Note: A local icon. Everyone needs to eat here at least once!) Open on Thursday through Sundays from 5:00 to 9:30 pm. Check out their weekly special menus. Price for dinner for 2 including a glass of wine and dessert is about $80.

Mint - Focusses exclusively on Vegetarian fare. It is located in the historic part of Waitsfield just off Bridge Street. Emphasis is on organic, local ingredients. It has outdoor seating seasonally. (Innkeeper's Note: Both ourselves and many of our guests enjoy dinner at Mint and can thoroughly recommend it, whether you are a vegetarian or not. Reservations are preferred and recommended). Normally open for dinner Wednesday through Sunday—note that they close by 8:30PM. Price for dinner for 2 including a glass of wine and dessert is about $80. Watch what our guests John and Rachel thought about Mint.

Home Plate - A Vermont-style grill with a little touch of diner. They’ve set out to create a warm, family-friendly atmosphere where you can always count on a menu of great food and exceptional service with a menu supporting local farmers and producers. Their beef, pork, and eggs are sourced from local farms, and when in season, they feature fruits and vegetables that are locally grown. They grind their burger in-house and bake their rolls and desserts daily. (Innkeeper's Note: Great food with a creative menu and excellent service. They do not take reservations and you may have to wait a bit at weekends). Closed Sunday. Price for dinner for 2 including a glass of wine and dessert is about $75.

Shepherds Pub : A pub type atmosphere with excellent home cooked food with local ingredients. Their specialty is savory pies, like Shepherds Pie, Chicken Pie, etc. (Innkeeper's Note: Relatively new, often has live music on Tuesday and some other evenings. Limited menu focusing on pies and salad). Open Tuesday through Saturday from noon till 9PM weeknights, 10PM Friday and Saturday. Price for dinner for 2 including a glass of wine and dessert is about $60.