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Simon Pearce Restaurant

The Mill at Quechee, 1760 Main Street, Quechee, VT 05059
802-295-1470
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Ranked #1 of 17 restaurants in Quechee
Price range: S$19 - S$38
Cuisines: American
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Good for: Romantic, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Dessert
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Description: Simon Pearce Restaurant, recently voted one of America’s Most Romantic Restaurants by Travel and Leisure and Best of New England, VT : Meal with a View, offers Creative American cuisine utilizing fresh local ingredients, thoughtfully prepared and attentively served in a classic restored Mill overlooking the Ottauquechee River. The staff motto is "quality without pretense." The dining room is casually elegant with views overlooking the waterfall and covered bridge. Recipient of Wine Spectator's "Best of Award of Excellence" since 1993, they offer a series of wine dinners monthly from November through May. They feature handmade glassware and pottery, which you can observe being made in their on-site glass and pottery workshop at The Mill. Enjoy their retail shop before or after you dine. Reservations are not accepted for lunch but are accepted for dinner. The restaurant will do their best to accommodate requests but does not guarantee any specific seating.
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Warren, Vermont
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

The primary reasons to dine at Simon Pearce: (a) excellent food in rural Vermont where gastronomy is limited, (b) spectacular view over the Quechee River dam and waterfall over which the restaurant is sited, (c) superior wine list (for rural VT), (d) chance to visit the glassworks and perhaps purchase from their outstanding display. Restaurant staff is friendly and accommodating:... More

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Plymouth, Massachusetts
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82 helpful votes 82 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

I have dined at Simon Pearce admittedly infrequently, perhaps only four or five times over the past two decades. As other reviewers have pointed out, the restaurant is cantilevered over a spectacular waterfall and the view is arguably worth the price of admission alone. The maitre d' is invariably condescending and annoying, but fortunately guests don't have to deal with... More

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Swanton, Vermont
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

What a view - sitting right over the water rushing dwon over the dam. The recently replaced covered bridge is a few hundred feet away. Breath-taking. And then there is the food. For those who haven't been to Simon Pearce, you'll be dining on their own dinner plates and drinking from their hand-blown stemware. The wait staff are finely trained... More

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NJ
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4 restaurant reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

I enjoyed making a trip here. The shop and glass blowing is great alone, but to be able to eat there and enjoy the waterfall scenery made it. My meal was delicious I had the grilled chicken sandwich. The Vermont Cheddar Soup was really yummy. They were even flexible when someone in my group was disappointed in the salad they... More

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RVC NY
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

What a nice dining experience we enjoyed with my wife and son. The food was superb and the view by the window was amazing. We arrived early and had a great table. I would go back again..

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Tucson
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4 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013

This place has had a magnetic pull on me over the years, causing me to pay a visit any time I'm in the area. I have never been disappointed. The food has always been excellent and, this time, the service seemed to rise to a new level. It's a unique location, jutting out over the river near a beautiful waterfall... More

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Dunbarton, NH
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013 via mobile

The food and service couldn't be better. From the hostesss to the servers everyone was friendly and efficient. Beautiful views and delicious food. Full bar availabe; limited menu but something for everyone. On the expensive side; paying a bit for the view.

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Longmeadow, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013

Our entire experience at Simon Pearce was great! We are able to watch the glass blowing done right on site. The people doing the work were not only impressive but friendly too. The staff of the store was very helpful - and I did make a couple of purchases. We had dinner at the restaurant and it was very enjoyable!... More

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Bardstown, Kentucky
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Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013

Absolutely beautiful place! Being able to go downstairs and watch the glass blowing process was quite fascinating and enjoyable. The food is very good, although a bit pricey. However, this is a place where you expect to pay a bit more for the experience and presentation. The dishes are like works of art in their presentation. The scenery around the... More

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Lebanon, New Hampshire, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2013

The place of choice for special occasions. Nice location; dining room is a cut above the average eateries in the area; casually elegant; not stuffy. Bonus is the opportunity to browse the Simon Pearce store.

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