Simon Pearce Restaurant
Recipient of Wine Spectator Magazine's 2009 Award of Excellence, the restaurant's owner is artisan Simon Pearce, the name synonymous with American glassmaking. His glass shop is next to the restaurant, where he created the dishes and stemware for his restaurant. Every seat in the dining room has a fine view of a waterfall. The dinner menu features eight sumptuous entrees, including eggplant based vegetarian pasta. Business casual attire is acceptable. The establishment is adjacent to Quechee State Park.
Simon Pearce Restaurant
1760 Quechee Main Street
Quechee, VT 05058
(802) 295-1470
simonpearce.com
The Farmer's Diner
Featuring fresh and many organic ingredients grown or produced by local farmers, about half of the menu consists of vegetarian dishes. The rest of the menu offers a wide variety of sandwiches, burgers, and sides. One of the most popular items on the menu is the four egg Kitchen Sink Omelet, which comes with toast and home fries. This down home diner takes pride in its relationship with the farming community, as the menu explains. Dress is extremely casual. It is located right at Quechee Gorge.
The Farmer's Diner
Quechee Gorge Village
5573 Woodstock Road
Quechee, VT 05058
(802) 295-4600
farmersdiner.com
Fire Stones Restaurant
This place is filled with atmosphere. You can enjoy wood-fired dining in all its rustic elegance, feast from the rooftop deck, or call ahead for takeout. Lunch consists of sandwiches, burgers, wraps, and a variety of wood-fired flatbreads (pizza). The dinner menu includes such entrees as Rack of Lamb, Asiago Encrusted Cod, BBQ Danish Baby Back Ribs, and Fire Stones Sirloin Steak Tips. Fire Stones is located about 12 minutes from the Vermont Institute of Natural Science Nature Center.
Fire Stones Restaurant
Route 4
Waterman Place
Quechee, VT 05058
(802) 295-1600
firestonesrestaurant.net
Article Written By Susan Steen
Susan Steen graduated from the University of New Orleans, where she earned a B.A. in sociology and a certification in social work. She has been a freelance and contract writer for 22 years. Her work has been published in “Evidence Technology Magazine,” “Louisiana Bar Journal,” the Cobblestone children’s educational publications “Faces” and “Appleseeds,” the Waterford Literacy Program, and a variety of websites.
