Bars & Casual Dining

  • The Birdseye is a classic diner

    Open daily, 7:00am – 8:00pm

  • Calcutta’s, based at the Fox Run Golf Course, has all the classic offerings of a family restaurant, and bops a little bit all over the map.

  • Depot 62 serves Turkish food within a Turkish goods store

    Open daily except Tuesdays, 12:00 – 8:00 (5:00 on Sundays)

  • Gringo Jack’s serves Mexican food (and great margaritas!)

    Open daily; varying hours

  • Homestyle in Ludlow offers delicious casual dining and excellent cocktails. Book ahead through Resy to be guaranteed a spot.

  • Main + Mountain is a great cocktail bar, first-come, first-served. Look for the pet-friendly deck and fire pit on Ludlow’s main street.

  • Off the Rails has excellent artisanal pizza, cold beer, and occasionally live music. Order at the bar, take out, or enjoy the fire pit outside.

  • Roots serves local food, with a traditional menu

    Tuesday – Saturday, 12:00 – 9:00pm

  • The Rooster serves comfort food for lunch and dinner

    Wednesday – Sunday, varying hours

  • Table 24 has a wood-fired grill and a focus on rotisserie food

    Wednesday – Saturday, 5:00 – 9:00pm

  • The Deli has hot sandwiches, soups, and salads

    Open daily except Saturdays, varying hours

Fine Dining

  • The Chantecleer is a blast from the past, with excellent traditional service and cuisine. Try counting all the chickens that form the backbone (ahem, wishbone?) of the decor.

  • The Grouse has modern tavern fare, and good bar seating for an elevated pub experience at the Kimpton Taconic Hotel in Manchester.

    Reservations are recommended for the dining room during the high season.

    Varying schedule.

  • The Ram is our house favorite, and features incredible local food and wine, with thoughtful and personal service. “The Yard,” the rear patio area, is open May-October, and specializes in wood-fired pizza.

    Reservations highly recommended.

    Varying hours, Thursday – Sunday

  • The Inn has an historic location, and a romantic setting.

    Open daily, 5:30 – 9:00pm

  • The Downtown Grocery offers an intimate fine dinThe Downtown Grocerying and personalized service from a married couple. Expect a thoughtful and unhurried meal.

    Advance reservations are required, and become available on the first of each month.

  • The Panther offers a formal fine dining experience with a focus on Southern Vermont’s local food.

    Open for dinner, Tuesday – Saturday

  • A classic American steakhouse.

    Open daily except Wednesdays, 5:00 – 9:00pm