Restaurants near Spofford Lake

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1. Plated Restaurant & Bar

4.4

Awesome(61)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Brattleboro

Booked 7 times today

Nestled in the heart of Brattleboro, Plated offers not just a meal, but a journey through a fusion of flavors, artfully combining the comfort and sophistication of American cuisine with the rich, aromatic spices of Indian culinary traditions and fresh off the boat coastal fare. Co-owner Chef Lucas takes guests through a palate enhancing experience. The ambiance of Plated is designed to complement its innovative menu, featuring a modern, yet inviting interior that creates the perfect backdrop for any occasion - from intimate dinners to celebratory gatherings. The restaurant and bar area is crafted to enhance the dining experience, allowing guests to enjoy meticulously prepared dishes and expertly mixed cocktails in a relaxed, chic setting. Awarded Opentable Diners Choice 2024 & 2025!Be Our Guest!

2. Granita Enoteca

4.8

Exceptional(774)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Keene

Booked 14 times today

At Granita, we offer Italian-inspired cuisine in a casual-fun dining environment. We carefully craft unique recipes to express Granita’s focus on quality, creativity, and beautiful presentation. We are very proud to support our local farmers to produce the best ingredients. Our award winning international wine list offers a selection of wines to give our guests the ability to explore small producers and culturally significant wineries. It highlights some of the best and most iconic classic regions worldwide. Our cocktail program is designed to work with current menus and unique styles to modernize classic cocktails. Our cocktails change seasonally with our dining menus.We strive to share our love of food, drink and service right here in the heart of Keene.Free parking after 5:00pm in parking garage directly across from restaurant

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3. Town Square Tavern

3.8

Excellent(16)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Keene

Booked 9 times today

Thank you for your inquiry about Town Square Tavern. We are excited to announce that we have officially reopened under new management in partnership with the David Burke Restaurant Group.Come experience our refreshed menu, elevated dining, and the signature touch of Celebrity Chef David Burke. We look forward to welcoming you!Stay updated with the latest news and specials on our website and social media.

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4. Sawmill Bar & Table

4.9

Exceptional(157)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Dover

Booked 11 times today

Sawmill Bar & Table, Southern Vermont’s culinary gem, uses the local agricultural bounty to create world-class farm-to-table fare. Executive Chef Christopher Lauinger brings his wealth of culinary offerings to provide a menu driven by the seasons for an unforgettable dining experience. Enjoy your evening in our modern rustic Great Room by the fire, in one of our 2 beautiful dining rooms, at our 18th century historic bar, on our beautiful Bluestone Terrace. We are equipped to accommodate events of all sizes, from intimate dinner parties to full-scale weddings. Sawmill Bar & Table welcomes you to the Inn at Farm Road Estate and looks forward to offering a fine dining experience in a casually elegant atmosphere.

5. The Hermitage Inn

4.5

Awesome(148)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Dover

Booked 17 times today

The Hermitage Inn’s award-winning cuisine celebrates the best regional products that New England has to offer, served with our unique brand of mountain elegance. Our menus, created by Executive Chef Michael Chandler, borrow from haute cuisine and local artisanal foods creating a unique gastronomic experience that is both rustic and refined. Our wine program delights beginners and connoisseurs alike with thousands of bottles to choose from our Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence wine list. Led by our expert team, guests can explore regions, varietals, producers and vintages from local to all over the world in an elegant yet unpretentious setting.

6. The Grafton Inn

5.0

Exceptional(286)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Grafton

Booked 6 times today

The Grafton Inn is a proud supporter of Vermont’s pioneering farm-to-table philosophy. Our historic inn and two restaurants in southern Vermont offer on-site dining year-round and feature locally-sourced ingredients prepared by food-loving professionals to create timeless, hearty dishes that will please any palate.The Phelps Barn, originally a carriage house for guests' horses, provides a unique and rustic VT dining experience. Even the hayloft has been repurposed and renovated, providing an elevated seating area as well as our 8-tap bar. It is a fast pace restaurant with live music usually scheduled on the weekends.If you are looking for a quieter space to have dinner or celebrate a special occasion, we would recommend our 1801 Tavern located inside the Main Inn. This historic space provides a cozy and elevated dining atmosphere. Within the 1801 Tavern you’ll find our recently renovated Pine Room Bar with a working fireplace.

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7. Clara's Cucina Italiana

4.5

Awesome(163)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Mount Snow

Booked 7 times today

Clara's Cucina Italiana is a traditional Northen Italian restaurant inside the White House Inn in Wilmington, VT. Clara's offers two distinct dining experiences - guests can enjoy an upscale seating within our dining room or a cocktail and bar bites menu within our Taverna.

8. Forge and Vine

4.6

Exceptional(3186)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Groton

Booked 46 times today

Drawing inspiration from the region’s history and natural surroundings, the 156-seat freestanding restaurant reflects elemental themes of wood, water, iron, and fire, reminiscent of the carriage houses and blacksmith shops that once dotted the landscape. The centerpiece of Forge & Vine is an eight-foot wood fired grill and open kitchen with counter seating where guests can enjoy dinner while interacting with the chef. Welcoming residents as well as visitors to the area, Forge & Vine offers a strong sense of place with a design sensibility that brings in the outside with floor to ceiling windows offering breathtaking pastoral views of Gibbett Hill. The restaurant boasts spacious and casual bar with service inside and out and features classic and comfortable cuisine sourced from the best produce, seafood, and meats that New England offers.

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9. Copper Grouse - Taconic Hotel

4.6

Exceptional(1509)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Manchester

Booked 19 times today

The Copper Grouse serves regionally-inspired, soulful dishes from the kitchen. Not to be missed, our beverage program of classic cocktails, artisanal spirits, Vermont craft beers and a wide selection of Wines from regions spanning the globe. Reservations are recommended for all dining and all meal periods. Last dinner seating on Fridays and Saturdays is 9:00pm.

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10. Buckley's Great Steaks

4.8

Exceptional(4668)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Merrimack

Booked 58 times today

Buckley's Great steaks, located in the historic Riddles Tavern, provides a warm New England atmosphere. We offer Midwestern grain-fed beef, char-grilled and prepared with uncompromising quality. We are part of Michael Timothy's Dining Group representing the finest cuisine and hospitality in Southern NH by award winning Chef / Owner Michael and Sarah Buckley.

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Neisha
Greater Boston •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Food and service was amazing. Drinks and food -phenomenal
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Granita EnotecaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Keene
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4.8
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ElaineVIP
New York City •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Had a fabulous meal and exemplary service. They even surprised us with complimentary glasses of champagne since I had noted on our reservation that we were celebrating my husband’s birthday. Be sure to have the mussels.
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Sawmill Bar & TablePrice: Expensive• American• Dover
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4.9
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Meri
New York City •2 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
We were very disappointed to see they no longer have a separate Tavern menu.
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The Hermitage InnPrice: Expensive• American• Dover
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4.5
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Howard
London •8 reviews
4.0
Dined on 6 Mar 2025
We had an enjoyable experience . No further comment at this time.
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Plated Restaurant & BarPrice: Expensive• American• Brattleboro
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4.4
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Roger
Key West / Florida Keys •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 Feb 2025
Our experience at the Tavern was excellent. All of the staff were welcoming and accommodating. The meals were delicious and creative.
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Town Square TavernPrice: Expensive• Contemporary French / American• Keene
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3.8

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