3 Best Historic Restaurants in Burlington, Vermont

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1. Ri Ra Irish Pub - Burlington

4.5

Awesome(134)

$$$$

• Irish • Burlington

Booked 3 times today

Rí Rá is located in an historic bank building, designed by Boston based Harper & West, that was completed in 1931. The pub opened for the first time in March 1999, and was extended in 2002 with the addition of the Library area. In February 2012, The Whiskey Room opened its doors. As you enter Rí Rá, you can imagine yourself walking through a door that leads you across the pond to experience the best pubs of Ireland. The pub interiors were salvaged and restored in Ireland prior to being shipped to Vermont. We are proud to showcase a unique and genuine Irish pub in the heart of Burlington.

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2. Jessica's at Swift House

4.9

Exceptional(1003)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • Middlebury

Booked 13 times today

Jessica's at Swift House Inn is located in Middlebury, Vermont, just two blocks from downtown Middlebury. Set in an 1814 stately home, surrounded by beautiful lawns and gardens, Jessica's elegant atmosphere is the perfect place for a dinner for two, or a celebratory dinner for four to forty. Come experience Chef Rob Fenn's seasonal, Vermont-inspired menu.Jessica's is the recipient of the Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence for our wine list, one of only a handful of restaurants in Vermont and fewer than 1400 restaurants world-wide so honored.Outdoor seating is weather dependent. Please note when making a reservation that parties of 2 are allotted 90 minutes to dine; parties of 4, 2 hours and parties of 6 or more, 2.5 hours. Also, please note that we plan on seating your party in the dining room at the time of your reservation. If you'd like to relax with a pre-dinner beverage in the bar or parlor, we invite you to arrive well before your reservation time.

3. Highland Lodge

5.0

Exceptional(145)

$$$$

• American • Greensboro

Reservations are strongly encouraged, especially during peak months. For groups of 6+, we typically offer 5pm or 7:15pm seatings. Please email us to inquire: Eat@HighlandLodge.com.________________________________________________Highland Lodge is proud to offer a full-service Restaurant & Bar with sunset views over Lake Caspian from our Queen Anne Porch or a cozy indoor bar. Our cocktails have been called some of the best in Vermont, and we feature a permanent Hill Farmstead draft line alongside other local favorites.Our kitchen is Gold Barn certified through Vermont Fresh Network, spending over 35% of our food budget on local goods. Menus are highly seasonal and hyper-local, showcasing Vermont-grown produce, dairy, and meats—often sourced from neighboring farms.In summer, don’t miss Margarita Mondays with Caja Madera Taco Truck in the beer garden, 4–8pm (Memorial Day–Labor Day).

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1. Ri Ra Irish Pub - Burlington

2. Jessica's at Swift House

3. Highland Lodge

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