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• Steak at Guild Tavern

Guild Tavern — Guild’s wood-fired grill cooks Vermont-raised dry-aged steak and other local meats. Don’t miss housemade sauces like blue-cheese butter and horseradish crème fraîche.

Other Finalists (Inside Chittenden County)

• EB Strong's Prime Steakhouse
• Hen of the Wood
• Leunig's Bistro & Café
• The Windjammer Restaurant

Blue Paddle Bistro — Nestled in the Champlain Islands, this bistro promises "unpretentious gourmet." The Gorgonzola-crusted filet mignon is a crowd favorite.

Other Finalists (Outside Chittenden County)

• Harrison's Restaurant & Bar
• J. Morgan's Steakhouse
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