A Night Out in Stowe

One of the most well-loved aspects of Stowe to locals and visitors alike is the town’s extensive restaurant scene. Far from a modern addition to the “Ski Capital of the East,” restaurants have been an important part of life in town stretching back to the 1950s. Whether you remember Pie in the Sky or you still haven’t gotten a chance to stop at the Matterhorn, there has always been something for everyone at Stowe’s many eateries. In the Stowe Historical Society’s first online exhibition, take a walk through the history of Stowe’s restaurants and bars from the comfort of your own home. We hope this whets your appetite to discover the more than 300 restaurant names at 100+ locations, along with an array of menus and the almost forgotten collector’s match book covers at the museum.

Main Street

A hub of activity in Stowe throughout the years, Main Street has been the site of many iconic local restaurants.

18 Main Street

GreenMtnInn - The Whip bar int.jpeg — The Whip at the Green Mountain Inn

**1956 - Present**
The Green Mountain Inn, opened in 1898, has been the home of The Whip since the mid-20th century. Known as the Whip Bar & Grill since 1976, This photo was taken circa 1963.

25 Main Street

Gracie's - SG W2001-02.jpeg — Gracie’s Restaurant

**1991 - 2005 (Main Street Location), 2005 - 2009 (Mountain Road Location), 2009 - 2016 (Edson Hill Road Location)**
Named after the owner’s dog, Gracie’s Restaurant had various homes in Stowe, but it had its start on Main Street.

128 Main Street

Restaurant Swisspot.jpg — Restaurant Swisspot

**1969 - 2008**
This Swiss-inspired fondue restaurant was an institution on Main Street for nearly 40 years. In this ad C 1967, they boast of accepting credit cards.

Frida's SG.jpg — Frida’s Taqueria and Grill

**2009 - 2013**
While Frida’s was short-lived, it left a lasting impression on locals and visitors alike. It was .located in the Butler Building at 128 Main Street.

The Mountain Road

Today, the greatest concentration of restaurants in Stowe is up the Mountain Road. While a lot has changed in town since the mid-twentieth century, that has stayed much the same throughout the years.