Simon Pearce Restaurant - Quechee, VT

The setting of the Simon Pearce dining room, perched above a rushing waterfall with a picture-window-view of Quechee's covered bridge, is the New England landscape at its most dramatic. And the cooking, which reflects Mr. Pearce's Irish heritage, is good and hearty: shepherd's pie, Vermont cheese soup, smoked salmon, and good beers.

83% Approval Rating (12 votes)

Overall: Worth planning a day around

Must Eats

Ballymaloe bread (N/A)

Apple Pie ($6.00)

shepherd's pie ($12.00)

Maine Lobster Roll ($12.00)

Irish Coffee ($7.00)

Written Reviews

Michael Stern

" Originally opened in 1985 as The Glassblower’s Café, part of the Simon Pearce glass blowing factory (see it made!) and showroom (buy some to take home!), this outrageously scenic restaurant attracts hordes of tourists. Rightfully so: the glassware is gorgeous and ..." [Read More].

Dardino37

June 15, 2009

"I don't even know where to begin on this one... My wife and I were all geeked to have some amazing shepherd's pie here, and once we were seated, we realized that it wasn't on the menu, and things were almost way out of our price range. We asked the waitress, and ..." [Read More].

Logbooks

7/4/2003 - Michael Stern, $20

Map & Directions

1760 Quechee Main St., Quechee, VT
802-295-1470

http://www.simonpearceglass.com

Hours & Policies

Seasons:	Open Year Round
Meals Served:	Lunch
Operational Hours:	Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:	Yes
Alcohol Served:	Yes
Outdoor Seating:	No
Reservations Accepted:	Yes
Delivery Available:	No
Takeout Counters:	No

"The cheese-enriched crust on this Shepherd's pie is especially delicious."
Michael Stern

"Meals begin with slices of Irish brown bread and square little rolls."
Michael Stern

"Lobster rolls are served the real New England way: in a buttered and grilled split bun."
Michael Stern

"It seems especially right to conclude a meal with Irish Coffee in this Irishman's retreat."
Michael Stern

"The caramel sauce adds an extra-special flavor to Simon Pearce's apple pie ... not to mention that fragile pastry crust."
Michael Stern

"All the glassware used on Simon Pearce tables is made by hand downstairs. Even a glass of water is lovely to look at."
Michael Stern

"Some of the hand-blown glass artwork added to the meal, as did the beautiful view we had from our private table."
Dardino37

"That's the Simon Pearce dining room perched over the falls. The glass-blowing shop is down below."
Michael Stern