Our recommend restauransts in central Vermont & Mad River Valley

Déco (previously called Hostel Tevere) – Casual bar style food in a relaxed atmosphere. Burgers, various chicken options, steak, grilled cheese, salads and great fries! (Innkeeper’s Comment: Informal setting with outside tables in summer. Currently our favorite burger! Reservations recommended.) Open Thursday to Sunday 4:30pm – 10:00pm. Price for dinner for 2 including a beer is about $50.

The Hyde Away (closed October 29th through November 15th) – 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 one of the restaurants we go to for a friendly and relaxed dinner when we don’t have the energy to cook for ourselves! Reservations are recommended.) Open Friday to Tuesday year-round 4PM to 10PM. Price for dinner for 2 including a glass of wine or beer and dessert is about $80.

General Stark’s Pub – The Pub is open in the warmer months from Memorial Day through Indigenous Peoples’ Day (a.k.a. Columbus day). Dinner is served Wednesday through Saturday nights from 4:30 to 8:30 PM featuring their legendary Fish Fry on Friday night.   Often you’ll find live music in the pub after skiing and there is also a big screen TV for watching sports. (Innkeeper’s Comment: This is a unique pub, in the base box of the Mad River Glen Ski Area. It is about a 15 minute drive from the B&B. It has nice outside patio seating to enjoy on a good evening.) Price for dinner for 2 including a beer is about $60. No reservations taken.

American Flatbread Restaurant
Now open for dine-in counter service along with take-out. First come first served dine-in orders are placed with the front host prior to being shown to a table – no reservations are taken. 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. (Innkeeper’s Note: A local icon. Everyone needs to eat here at least once!) Open on Thursday through Sundays from 4 to 9 pm, plus all of Christmas and Presidents Week.  Price for dinner for 2 including a glass of wine or beer and dessert is about $75 – they usually have seating available as well outside.

The Blue Stone  – A rustic pizza shop & tavern featuring old-world hand tossed pizza, with a new-world local twist. They begin with fresh dough, bread and sauces made by hand, every day. They add the best ingredients they 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. No reservations are taken.) Open Tuesday through Saturday. Price for take-out dinner for 2  is about $50.

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.  (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 noisy – a pub style vibe. Reservations are recommended for the dining room but not taken for the the pub.) Currently open on Thursday evenings only, usually with live music. Price for dinner for 2 including a glass of wine or beer and dessert is about $75.

Fit to be Thai’d – Authentic Thai Cuisine located in the lower level of the Sugarbush Inn. Enjoy the food and flavor of Thailand crafted by the Culinary Queen, Nattaya Isaacson a native of Bangkok. Meals are made to order with the freshest ingredients. (Innkeepers comment: There is an excellent selection of Thai food on the menu, if you like Thai, give it a try!) There is limited restaurant seating on an as available basis – no reservations, as well as take-out. Open daily from 3-10PM year round except Wednesdays & Thursdays. Price for take-out dinner for 2 is about $50. Call about a couple of hours before your preferred pick-up time.

Emily’s Bar & Bistro – Self-described as a local’s local bar where everyone is welcome. Full service bar offering comfort food, with daily kitchen specials. Open mic on Sunday evenings. (Innkeeper’s Comment: A limited selection of good food in a bar type setting with a few tables at the side. It’s very informal and can be noisy. It’s a one person operation so service can be slow at busy times.) Open Thursdays through Mondays starting at 3PM – no reservations. Price for dinner for 2 including a glass of wine or beer is about $60.

Rumbles – At Sugarbush Lincoln Peak named in honor of Rumble, Sugarbush’s Bernese mountain dog mascot who spent nearly nine years at the mountain. Offers a selection of salads, sandwiches, burgers, steak, chicken and seafood, with vegan and gluten-free options, and uses local meats and cheeses.   (Innkeeper’s Note: This is the closest restaurant to the B&B.) Open every evening except Wednesday during the summer (changes seasonally). Reservations are a good idea. Price for dinner for 2 including a glass of wine or beer and dessert is about $75.