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At Tipsy Trout, the ocean meets the Green Mountains. Located at Spruce Peak in Stowe, Vermont, this seafood-focused restaurant brings a coastal culinary approach to a mountain setting. The atmosphere is energetic and cocktail-forward, with a raw bar that is considered the best in town. Guests can saddle up at the bar to chat with the talented mixologists or settle into a booth with a view of Mt. Mansfield.
The menu combines premium seafood with an unmistakably Vermont culinary approach. It features a standout raw bar, shareable appetizers, and coastal-inspired entrees. The dining program is complemented by a distinctive wine list that has earned the restaurant a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for both 2025 and 2026.
Tipsy Trout’s dedication to the ocean goes beyond the plate. The restaurant is part of Spruce Peak’s broader sustainability promise, working with local producers and national distributors focused on transparent sourcing and sustainable fisheries. This commitment is exemplified through partnerships with suppliers like Foley Fish, which has served on industry panels for sustainable fishery management for over three decades, and Blue Stream Aquaculture, which uses a state-of-the-art Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) to grow healthy trout without antibiotics or hormones.
Open for dinner, with a late-night bar service until midnight, Tipsy Trout offers a seafood experience that is both refined and relaxed, connecting the freshest catches with the spirit of the mountains.
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