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Simon Pearce Restaurant
Simon Pearce Restaurant

Simon Pearce Restaurant Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Elegant
  • Website: http://www.simonpearce.com
  • Email: jrockwell@simonpearce.com
  • Phone: (802) 295-1470
  • Hours of Operation: Lunch 11:30am - 2:45pm Monday - Saturday
    Dinner 5:30-9pm each evening
    Sunday Brunch 11am - 2:45pm
    Reservations accepted for dinner only
  • Payment Options: AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: American
  • Executive Chef: Chef Jerod Rockwell and culinary team
  • Dress Code: Casual Dress
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Smoking Area, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Private Party Facilities: From black tie to Vermont casual, make the occasion and the setting yours. Experience personalized service in a unique and unforgettable setting. The Loft at Simon Pearce is the perfect place to host your next meeting or special event. This private upstairs room in the historic Mill at Quechee was once the home for Simon and his family. Tucked away from the bustle of the retail store and restaurant, The Loft features a quiet and spacious room with grand windows overlooking the Ottauquechee River and falls. Combined with the award-winning American cuisine of Joshua Duda, extensive wine selections and impeccable service, our team will design a truly memorable event for you and your guests. The Loft is an ideal setting for business lunches or dinners, wedding showers, small weddings and private corporate meetings. Guests can watch glassblowers, shop in our retail store, and enjoy the quintessential Vermont dining experience. The Loft will accommodate 72 seated or 100 guests comfortably.
  • Private Party Contact: Meghan Mahoney (802) 295-2711 x3319

Getting there

  • Parking: Private Lot
  • Parking Details: Large private parking located at the restaurant
A word from Simon Pearce Restaurant
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. Continued
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  • Diners' Choice WinnerBest Ambiance
  • Diners' Choice WinnerBest Service
Diner Reviews
  • "Having reserved in advance on Open Table, we were assigned a table by the window with a good view of the Falls on a snowy winter night' and then upgraded to an even better view table. Service is very friendly, and the menu is varied and food well prepared."
    Dined on 2/27/2014
  • "I had made this reservation a month in advance and asked for a window table as this was a special occasion. When we arrived we were shown a table in the middle of the floor, not anywhere near the windows. When I questioned why we did not have a window table, they seemed unaware of my reservation request. We were asked to wait if we wanted a window table and after 20 minutes were seated. I felt as if they did not really reserve a table as requested but seated people as they arrived anywhere."
    Dined on 3/1/2014
  • "We were given a fantastic corner table that had great views of the waterfall and bridge. The food was excellent and service while a touch slow very acceptable as we weren't in a hurry and felt unrushed."
    Dined on 2/21/2014
  • "A little cramped; beautiful setting ,staff helpful"
    Dined on 2/8/2014
  • "Great dining experience not only the great food but the surroundings were awesome"
    Dined on 2/24/2014
  • "My oh my, what a fabulous experience. The renowned setting exceeded expectation, as we were seated at The Table, directly over the falls, which were frozen into huge mounds with the roaring river flowing out below. Spectacular! The ambiance is perfect, lots of brick and beams and lovely wood floors, subtle lighting, giant windows...and the food! Each bite was a delight--crispy/tender duck, PERFECT beef, salad with a surprising blend of flavors and textures, melt-in-your mouth bread. But the staff...every person we encountered was smiling, helpful, genuinely eager for us to enjoy the Simon Pearce experience. We browsed in the store, which is really like a glass museum, and watched the glass blowers while we waited for our table. S.P.=A+++++"
    Dined on 2/23/2014
  • "Awesome Food and Service. Great View and ambience."
    Dined on 2/22/2014
  • "This was our third or fourth time here and we are blown away every time. Food is fantastic and service is just as wonderful."
    Dined on 2/22/2014
  • "Winter in VT with a movie set setting! Creative, delicious menu with attentive service by Nancy. Be sure to come early to see the glassblowers at work."
    Dined on 2/22/2014
  • "Had another excellent dinner at Simon Pearce on 2/15 with family. Everything from the appetizers to dessert was excellent."
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "Simon Pearce is a favorite restaurant of ours and Sunday night was a wonderful dinner as usual. The menu offered a wonderful selection, the food was delicious , the service perfect and the ambience can't be surpassed ."
    Dined on 2/16/2014
  • "We were celebrating my husband's 30th birthday and the restaurant bent over backwards to make it a special night. They told us they couldn't reserve a specific table, but when we got there, we had one of the best view in the house. It was amazing. The food was spectacular as well. Lots of different things to try and flavors you wouldn't expect to go together, did! It was a wonderful experience."
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "What more is there to say, other then its very very good. I will be back. The restaurant is tied into the Simon Pearce glass blowing experience. With beautiful views of Quechee VT, about 15 minutes past Woodstock VT. This is no tourist trap, the high quality ingredients and very fine culinary execution reflects the high quality glass blowing craftsmanship; an art. The vermont cheddar soup as others have said is a must try, the salad options were delicious and fresh. Now the main course was really good, but I suspect we'll be splitting one item next time due to taking home left overs was not an option. But leaving them to be tossed was not either! Needless to say we were full. Or skip the Apps and Salads. The Lamb with polenta was a win!"
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "Imaginative prix fixe dinner with ample choice of 4 each starters/entrees/dessert. Chose duck confit spring rolls & Vermont goat cheese salad, scallop & lobster tail melange, followed by a walnut meringue or lemon curd Nepolian. Attentive and pleasant service on a fully booked and popular occasion. Altogether delightful celebration."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "We have been here several times and it is always perfect! Great food and great service! Beth was our server and she was absolutely fabulous!!"
    Dined on 2/12/2014
  • "We had another fabulous family dinner at Simon Pearce. The quality of the food and the interesting flavor combinations make every meal here a special treat. The appetizers, salads and entrees were all outstandingly prepared and sadly we were too full for dessert. The service was impeccable and we thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience. We feel so blessed to have this picturesque location in our backyard."
    Dined on 2/13/2014
  • "This is the special occasions restaurant my wife and I go to. The food is fantastic and so is the service. They have a highly recommended wine cellar and great scenic views of the river flowing over the dam and rocks and under the covered bridge. It is quiet and romantic. It is not inexpensive, but well worth it for what you get."
    Dined on 2/12/2014
  • "It has been a few years since we have dined at Simon Pearce so it was nice to be back. The food has never disappointed us and this was not different. In addition to a great dinner, our waitress, Beth, "a New Hampshire Girl" as she calls herself, was so attentive and pleasant that she made the experience perfect!"
    Dined on 2/11/2014
  • "Off-season Mondays are always quiet at Simon Pearce, and the quality of everything was absolutely spot-on. Outstanding food, attentive service - oh wait: it's just like that on a busy Saturday night!"
    Dined on 2/10/2014
  • "As always, Simon Pearce Restaurant lives up to its predictable high standards in food quality, service, wine list, ambiance and scenic views. A trip to Simon Pearce makes every special occasion more memorable and always leaves a lasting impression on visitors."
    Dined on 1/31/2014
  • "Great food, beautiful view, sever was very good but not very friendly"
    Dined on 1/29/2014
  • "Between the beautiful location overlooking the river and the falls, the kind service and unique and delicious food offerings, this was a special treat. And added benefit is the beautiful glassware and pottery from the Simon Pearce store."
    Dined on 1/25/2014
  • "Simon Pearce is known for its glass creations and the restaurant experience simply adds to the reputation."
    Dined on 1/25/2014
  • "We were seated by the window, with a great view of the waterfall - nice! We started with the polenta/mushroom/marscapone appetizer, which was very good. It turned out to be the highlight of the meal. The entrees were not good: the duck was grossly overlooked and the cod came with a brown sauce straight out of the 1980s. The Caesar salad was a total fail, with gloppy dressing and soggy croutons. Prices are very high given the quality of the food. Service was good, but not impressively so. We won't be going back."
    Dined on 1/24/2014
  • "Food was delivered cold twice, the service was friendly and professional"
    Dined on 1/24/2014
  • "The second of this year's monthly wine dinners was fabulous. Executive Chef Brian Gazda and the entire team are in full form with amazing creativity and Keven Ring's pairings and work with the wineries delivers great art as well as value. Can't wait for January!"
    Dined on 12/12/2013
  • "Window seat gave us a great view of the icy rocked falls. Very pleasant atmosphere and great, great service. Unfortunately the food did not live up to our expectations OK but not up to the price charged. While sauce and accompaniments on Crispy Duck were good the duck had a 1/4" of unrendered fat under the skin making it taste, well, too fatty. Korean ribs had 'gamey' taste that overpowered the sauce (but waiter took it off the bill without us asking when he noticed we did not eat it). The other dishes (cod and grilled Caesar salad) were better, but not great. I think it would only take a bit of retooling of these dishes to make them much better..but perhaps our tastes are different from this restaurant's."
    Dined on 1/22/2014
  • "We decided to participate in Simon Pearce's wine event this time, something we have never done. The five courses were outstanding and the wines were as well. Among this family party of three, we actually had a fun time ranking the courses in a top-five listing. We only visit SP during ski season but as native New Yorkers, we have to say that this restaurant ranks among the best for overall dining experience. Anyone can find better in any one category but overall, Simon Pearce delivers an exceptional experience."
    Dined on 1/17/2014
  • "Every time I visit with friends in Vermont we make the 45 minute drive to this restaurant. We have never been disappointed. The food and service are outstanding!"
    Dined on 1/18/2014
  • "Dinner was great and we had a wonderful table w/a view of the falls."
    Dined on 1/12/2014
  • "It was a really enjoyable evening--great seating and scenery overlooking the falls of the Ottaquechee River (which were mostly frozen in the Vermont winter but with some movement of running water). The cocktails were inventive and refreshing. The table setting was wonderful--Simon Pearce glass and pottery--what could be better. We both ordered the special--pan seared Sea Bass--and it was delicious. But the best part of this experience is the wonderful staff--so very well trained and professional. We had plenty of time to enjoy our experience and nothing was overlooked. It was a lovely experience."
    Dined on 1/10/2014
  • "Simon Pearce is always a great choice for a special meal. The atmosphere is elegant, and the food it outstanding."
    Dined on 1/10/2014
  • "Sophisticated menu and food. Beautifully cooked and presented. The space is charming with a great river view. All the dinnerware, glassware and cutlery are designed and produced by Simon Pearce. Overall a lovely experience. TT"
    Dined on 1/8/2014
  • "Great food, great service, great views of the river, year after year this is consistently wonderful."
    Dined on 6/1/2013
  • "Food was a very tasty. Price was high for portion size to me. But it was an upscale restaurant. It should have been expected. Guess I was just really hungry!"
    Dined on 1/6/2014
  • "My daughter and I visited the Simon Pearce store and restaurant in December 2012 and knew then that we would be back! We just returned from our 2nd visit and it was fabulous. We even got seated at the same table which was just a nice touch. We had the Vermond Cheddar Soup and the Mushroom Bisque. Both were delicious. Then Arugula and Pear salad. The only complaint is that the pear was no quite ripe enough, but still yummy. Then we split a root vegetable risotto and a baked cod with mashed potatotes. All excellently prepared. Service was attentive and everyone was extremely friendly. We will definitely return."
    Dined on 1/4/2014
  • "Ate there during a lull in January 2nd blizzard. The view is always amazing, but more so with the winds blowing, snow filling the air and the waterfall mostly frozen, with puddles of water floating here and there. There were very few diners, so we had a perfect table right by the window. My husband and I started with the arugula salad - very good. Our son had the prosciutto appetizer. I was able to steal some of the blue cheese which was out of this world and led us to a few minute conversation on the art of cheese making. He liked the appetizer overall, but it was small. Among the four of us we tried the steak, chicken and cod. The cod, a usual favorite was unusually mediocre. Chocolate cake and creme brulee ended the night perfectly."
    Dined on 1/2/2014
  • "We live not too far from Simon Pearce, and it is our favorite restaurant to bring friends and family to when they visit. Our kids have strong, happy memories of watching the water falls and viewing the glass blowers in all seasons . The food is always good. The service is always polite and helpful. The showroom is sparkly and gorgeous (and very much part of the experience). We generally end up visiting for lunch while we're out and about and wanting to do something special. It is usually pretty lively. Dinner is a bit more subdued, formal and "precious", very special. The food is delicious and beautifully presented. All of it. And of course the dishes and glassware are exquisite beyond measure."
    Dined on 1/1/2014
  • "Simon Pearce was recommended by a fellow skier while riding the gondola at Killington. Excellent choice. Restaurant sits overlooking a river and waterfall in Quechee, Vermont, between Woodstock and I-89 and not far from Killington. Good bread, entrees, salads, and dessert with choices ranging from fish to lamb. The restaurant sits inside the Simon Pearce glass gallery and you can watch glass blowing in process downstairs. Allow for some extra time to walk around the gallery."
    Dined on 12/29/2013
  • "Service was impeccable and food terrific. What more can you ask? The beautiful tableware and the view and the ambiance! All wonderful. A must visit in Vermont. Of course it is all by a renowned glassmaker and potter so there is shopping to boot."
    Dined on 12/29/2013
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Diners' Choice Awards
  • Boston / New England Winners
  • Best Ambiance
  • Vermont Winners
  • Best Overall
  • Best Ambiance
  • Best Service
  • American
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Notable Wine List
  • Romantic
  • Special Occasion
  • Most Booked
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