FALL FOLIAGE RESTAURANT OPTIONS

Restaurants in Maine

Docksider Restaurant
14 Sea Street, Northeast Harbor, ME 04662
(207) 276-3965
Seafood, sandwiches, and ice cream can be had at this classic clam shack near Acadia National Park. The Docksider is located in a beautiful setting, near a snug harbor framed by low mountains.
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Red's Eats
Main Street, Wiscasset, ME 04578
(207) 882-6128
If you like lobster rolls, Red's Eats is the place to go in this beautiful town along Maine's central coast. Aside from being famous for their lobster rolls, Red's also has hot dogs, clams, and lots of other cheap eats to munch on before you head out on the leafy country roads of the Wiscasset area.
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Restaurants in New Hampshire

The Common Man
60 Main Street, Ashland, NH 03217
(603) 968-7030
There are several Common Man restaurants, but The Common Man in Ashland has the benefit of being in a part of the Lakes Region that is known for its spectacular foliage. The Common Man serves mostly classic American cuisine in a cozy, funky atmosphere.
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Hart's Turkey Farm
Route 3, Meredith, NH 03253
(603) 279-6212
Hart's Turkey Farm is an institution in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. Located on Lake Winnipesaukee, Hart's Turkey Farm cooks up more turkey in one day than many restaurants do in a year.
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Parker's Maple Barn
1316 Brookline Road, Mason, NH 03048
(603) 878-2308
Driving on the road to Parker's Maple Barn is nearly as fun as actually being at the restaurant, as you wind your way through hills covered with brilliant maple trees and past swiftly-moving rivers and streams. Even though this rustic breakfast place is only a bit more than an hour from Boston, Parker's Maple Barn indeed seems a world away.
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Peterborough Diner
10 Depot Street, Peterborough, NH 03458
(603) 924-6710
When you are in an area as beautiful as Peterborough in the fall, you probably want to eat quick so you can see as much as possible. That's where the Peterborough Diner, a classic townie joint in the center of town, comes into play. And even though you get the food quickly here, it is top quality diner food.
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Stonehurst Manor
Route 16, North Conway, NH 03860
(603) 356-3113
Situated high on a hill overlooking the Presidential Range, the Stonehurst Manor is a classy, elegant place that is ideal for lodging as well as for dining. The traditional American cuisine at the Stonehurst is excellent, and the desserts are absolutely sinful.
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Yankee Smokehouse
Route 16 at Route 25, West Ossipee, NH 03890
(603) 539-7427
It seems that everybody has driven past the huge sign with the pig on it in front of the Yankee Smokehouse at some point in their lives, but not all of them have stopped here. That's too bad, as this rib joint on Route 16 at the southern edge of the White Mountains is a classic spot. In addition to ribs, the Yankee Smokehouse also has great BBQ chicken, beef, and pork dishes.
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Restaurants in Vermont

Bentley's Restaurant
3 Elm Street, Woodstock, VT 05091
(802) 457-3232
Bentley's is a great little restaurant in a village that seems like a living postcard. Woodstock is incredibly beautiful during foliage season, so be prepared for crowds at Bentley's. It is worth it, though, as this charming restaurant has excellent steaks, chicken, seafood, and sandwiches.
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Chelsea Royal Diner
Route 9, Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-8399
Now THIS is a true Boston's Hidden Restaurants favorite. In fact, we are hesitant to tell anyone about this gem of a diner on Route 9, a road famous for it's classic Vermont fall foliage. This diner has been around for a long time, and the menu has everything you could ask for in a top diner, including macaroni and cheese, meat loaf, and roast turkey dinners.
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Eaton's Sugarhouse
Route 14 at Route 107, Royalton, VT 05068
(802) 763-8809
Eaton's Sugarhouse is a low-key throwback of a restaurant just off of Route 89, which makes it a perfect stopping point for leaf peepers. All the classics are on the menu of this rustic restaurant, so make sure you bring a hearty appetite to Eaton's.
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Family Recipe
181 Main Street, Newport, VT 05855
(802) 334-2011
If you are one of the fortunate souls who has a chance to view fall foliage in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom, make sure you consider stopping at The Family Recipe in the center of Newport for a bite to eat. This friendly, inexpensive diner is a great spot to enjoy a burger or a hot dog and a huge hunk of pie before heading for some of the most rural parts of Vermont.
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Foxfire Inn
Route 100, Stowe, VT 05672
(802) 253-4887
This romantic, cozy spot is not all that well-known to visitors to Stowe, which is perhaps one of the leaf-peeping capitals of the Northeast. For those who do know about the restaurant at the Foxfire Inn, however, it is a truly special place. The Italian food here is out of this world, yet it is reasonably priced.
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Restaurants in Massachusetts

The Dan'l Webster Inn
149 Main Street, Sandwich, MA 02563
(508) 888-3622
Tourists and locals love this charming old restaurant on Route 6A, a scenic byway on the quiet side of Cape Cod. The Daniel Webster Inn (Dan'l Webster, if you are a local), is one of many historic places on this tree-shaded stretch of road in the peaceful town of Sandwich.
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Old Mill 1761 Restaurant
Route 2A, Westminster, MA 01473
(978) 874-5941
North Central Massachusetts is a great place to be in the fall, with its apple orchards and fall foliage, and right in the middle of the area is the Old Mill, a quaint restaurant located on duck pond complete with a waterfall. Dinners at the Old Mill are very good, as is the old-fashioned Sunday morning buffet.
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Salem Cross Inn
Route 9, West Brookfield, MA 01585
(508) 867-8337
The Salem Cross Inn, located smack dab in the center of Massachusetts, is set in a truly beautiful part of the state. And the restaurant is one that could only be found in New England, with its creaky old floors, cozy fireplace, and traditional American fare.
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Longfellow's Wayside Inn
72 Wayside Inn Road, Sudbury, MA 01776
(978) 443-1776
Located in the western suburbs of Boston, the Wayside Inn has the feel of a restaurant far, far away from the city. This inn and restaurant, tucked away in a deeply wooded area, is a true slice of Colonial New England. If you like some history with your food, the Wayside Inn is a must.
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Restaurants in Connecticut

Griswold Inn
36 Main Street, Essex, VT 06426
(860) 767-1776
The Griswold Inn is a lovely old building located in one of the most attractive towns in America. The cozy old rooms housing the restaurant inside the inn look like they haven't changed in 200 years. If you are viewing the foliage along the scenic Connecticut River in Southeastern Connecticut, the Griswold is a great place to take a break.
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Vanilla Bean Cafe
Routes 44, 169, and 197, Pomfret, CT 06258
(860) 928-1562
Boston's Hidden Restaurants has featured this terrific little dining spot in the heart of the Quiet Corner of Connecticut, and for good reason; the food, atmosphere, service, and entertainment (at night) are all top notch. And if you want to do some leaf peeping simply step out the door, as Pomfret is exceedingly gorgeous in the fall.
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Restaurants in Rhode Island

Gray's Ice Cream
16 East Road, Tiverton Four Corners, RI 02878
(401) 624-4500
OK, this is an ice cream place, not a restaurant, but it is one of the best ice cream stands in New England, and it happens to be located on scenic Route 77 in Tiverton Four Corners, one of the prime viewing spots for fall foliage. Need we say more?
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Wright's Farm Restaurant
84 Inman Road, Harrisville, RI 02830
(401) 769-2856
If you like chicken, you have to try this absolutely enormous restaurant in the heart of the scenic Blackstone Valley of Rhode Island. Wright's makes it easy; you sit down, they bring you chicken, and you eat until you can't eat any more.
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Restaurants Outside of New England

Auberge La Goeliche
22 Chemin Du Quai, Sainte-Petronille, Quebec
(418) 828-2248
The restaurant at Auberge La Goeliche, located on a bucolic island facing Quebec City, is as romantic as restaurants come; the outdoor patio is right on the waters of the St. Lawrence, and the beautifully prepared meals are among the best this writer has had anywhere on the continent. Don't miss this place if you are staying in the Quebec City area.
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Pilsen Pub
155 Main Street, North Hatley, Quebec
(819) 842-2971
If you are traveling through the Eastern Townships of Quebec or the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont, the Pilsen Pub is a casual little restaurant worth seeking out. Situated along a narrow river in a charming village, the Pilsen Pub has outstanding water views, especially from its outdoor deck.
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Portabello's
Route 28, Fly Creek, NY 13337
(607) 547-5145
Located in the hills above the picture-perfect village of Cooperstown, Fly Creek is an old-fashioned village with a handful of businesses in its quaint downtown area, including Portabello's. This Mediterranean restaurant simply oozes charm, and is a great place to stop after a long day of driving through some of the best fall foliage viewing areas in the state.
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