Montpelier Restaurant Week Returns: February 15th-22nd, 2026
Winter just got a whole lot tastier! Downtown Montpelier is gearing up for its Second Annual Restaurant Week, happening Sunday, February 15th through Sunday, February 22nd. This week-long celebration spotlights the city’s vibrant culinary scene, showcasing local chefs, restaurants, cafés, and bakeries that make Montpelier such a special place to visit!
What to Expect
During Restaurant Week, 15 downtown eateries are offering special menus, prix fixe dinners, limited-time dishes, and unique deals. From cozy comfort food to creative culinary creations, there’s something for every appetite and every budget. Some highlights include:
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Barr Hill Distillery – Cocktail specials daily plus maple dogs and half-off select appetizers.
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Ondis – Home to the Big Max Burger and recently nominated for a James Beard award!
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The Mad Taco – Try their Beef Chili Verde special, perfect for warming up on a chilly evening.
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Hugo’s – Five unique burger specials, $5 prosecco on tap all week, and “buck a shuck” oysters Tue–Thu 4:30–5:30 pm.
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Chicos Tacos – Confit duck leg carnitas taco special with mandarin/habanero salsa.
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Oakes & Evelyn – Three-course prix fixe menu, with select bottles of wine 25% off.
…and many more amazing downtown spots waiting for you. You can find the full list of participating restaurants and their specials on the Restaurant Week webpage.
Downtown Restaurant Challenge
Want to make your Restaurant Week experience even more fun? Take part in the Downtown Restaurant Challenge!
Here’s how it works:
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Pick up a Restaurant Challenge Card at a participating downtown eatery.
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Eat or drink at any 4 downtown restaurants or cafés during Restaurant Week — even a cup of coffee counts!
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Return your card to City Hall by February 27 to be entered to win prizes.
Celebrate Our Chefs & Local Talent
This year, we’re also celebrating the people behind the food. Our high school videographer intern, Ondina An, created a mini documentary featuring many of Montpelier’s restaurants, chefs, and culinary teams. Her film gives a behind-the-scenes look at the creativity, passion, and hard work that goes into making Montpelier a foodie destination. Check it out here!
We appreciate all of our local chefs and restaurant teams, and this week is all about showing them some love. From award-nominated spots like Barr Hill Distillery and Ondis, to beloved neighborhood cafés and taco joints, Montpelier’s food scene is rich, diverse, and worth celebrating.
Plan Your Week
Restaurant Week runs Sunday, February 15th–Sunday, February 22nd, so start mapping out your meals now! Whether it’s a cozy date night, a friend outing, a solo lunch, or an after-ski dinner, there’s a spot for everyone.
Find all participating restaurants and specials here: montpelieralive.com/restaurantweek
Explore all of Montpelier's dining options here: montpelieralive.com/dine
Winter is better when we eat together. Come celebrate the flavors, the chefs, and the community that make Montpelier’s food scene so extraordinary!