Black Sheep Bistro
Vergennes
Restaurant in Vergennes, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Book Black Sheep Bistro for a simple, small-scale Vergennes dinner when Main Street convenience matters more than destination-restaurant ceremony. It is an easier, lower-friction choice than resort or out-of-town alternatives, especially for couples or small groups who want an evening meal Tuesday through Saturday.
About Black Sheep Bistro
Black Sheep Bistro is a dinner option in Vergennes, with evening hours Tuesday through Saturday and closures on Sunday and Monday. The dress code is smart casual, so it works best as a planned dinner stop rather than a lunch option.
A Vergennes dinner option with a limited weekly schedule
Black Sheep Bistro is closed Monday and Sunday, open Tuesday through Thursday from 4:30–8 PM, open Friday and Saturday from 4:30–9 PM. Plan around dinner rather than lunch.
For the broader area, start with Our full Vergennes restaurants guide, then compare against Ardelia's at Basin Harbor if you are considering another regional dining option.
Who should choose it over the nearby alternatives
Choose Black Sheep Bistro when you want dinner in Vergennes during its posted evening hours. If you are comparing other regional plans, Ardelia's at Basin Harbor, Starry Night Café, Jessica's at Swift House Inn, Jessica's Restaurant, Burlington Beer Company are useful names to consider depending on the kind of outing you want.
Use Black Sheep Bistro for the essentials: it is in Vergennes, the dress code is smart casual, service runs at dinner Tuesday through Saturday. For a fuller Vergennes trip plan, pair the restaurant search with Our full Vergennes hotels guide, Our full Vergennes bars guide, Our full Vergennes wineries guide, Our full Vergennes experiences guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 253 Main St, Vergennes, VT 05491
- Website
- blacksheepbistrovt.com
- Phone
- (802) 877-9991
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Black Sheep Bistro presents itself as a small, sourcing-driven bistro rooted in Vergennes’ agricultural landscape. The piece frames the restaurant within Vermont’s farm-to-table tradition, emphasizing local producers and short supply chains rather than culinary trendiness. The dining room is purposeful and modest in scale — fewer covers and a shorter menu — which keeps the energy focused on ingredients and straightforward, well-executed cooking. The result is a quietly confident spot that leans classic and charming: it feels like a community bistro that respects provenance and seasonal rhythms rather than chasing flash.
Best For
This bistro is best for low-key, ingredient-forward dinners and intimate outings. Its smaller scale and producer-driven menu make it a natural pick for date nights where conversation and thoughtful dishes matter, and it also suits relaxed meals with friends who appreciate local sourcing. Because the kitchen adapts to what arrives each week, the menu rewards diners who come expecting seasonality and straightforward preparations rather than a fixed, prix-fixe lineup. The setting and service style favor unhurried, conversational meals over boisterous group parties.
Ordering Tips
Focus on the menu’s highlights and the week’s arrivals: signature plates such as Thai Broiled Haddock and Brie & Bacon Chicken Breast are representative of the kitchen’s appetite for bold, comforting flavors, and sides like garlic mashed potatoes and crisp french fries are dependable companions. The write-up stresses that the restaurant changes what it cooks based on what “arrived that week,” so ask your server about the freshest local offerings and any specials. Expect seasonal variations and order with an eye toward what’s sourced from nearby Addison County producers.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy and warm with a rustic French bistro vibe, featuring eclectic decor like framed prints, though it can get loud with nearby truck traffic.
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Experience
Sourcing
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
- Thai Broiled Haddock
- Brie & Bacon Chicken Breast
- garlic mashed potatoes
- french fries
Planning details
Location
Also consider
If you cannot get in
Try Ardelia's at Basin Harbor if the meal can shift toward a more setting-driven evening near Vergennes. For a casual backup built around beer and a looser group plan, Burlington Beer Company is the better fit.
Restaurant context
How it compares in and around Vergennes
Black Sheep Bistro is the practical Main Street choice: easier to fit into a Vergennes evening than driving out for a broader regional meal, better suited to couples or small groups than a large-format outing. Ardelia's at Basin Harbor is the stronger pick when ambiance and a resort setting are the point of the night; choose Black Sheep Bistro when convenience and a smaller room matter more.
Starry Night Café, Jessica's at Swift House Inn, Jessica's Restaurant make more sense for diners willing to travel outside Vergennes for the meal itself. Black Sheep Bistro is the lower-effort call if the evening is already centered in town.
Burlington Beer Company is the better cross-shop for a casual beer-first plan, not for a quieter bistro dinner. If the group wants drinks, volume, informality, go there; if the group wants a seated dinner in Vergennes, keep Black Sheep Bistro higher on the list.
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Compare Black Sheep Bistro
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Black Sheep Bistro | Vergennes | No published awards |
| Starry Night Café | Ferrisburgh | No published awards |
| Ardelia's at Basin Harbor | Vergennes | No published awards |
| Jessica’s at Swift House Inn | Middlebury | No published awards |
| Jessica's Restaurant | Middlebury | No published awards |
| Burlington Beer Company | Burlington | No published awards |
How Black Sheep Bistro Vergennes: Hours, Dress Code, FAQ compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to Black Sheep Bistro in the region?
For comparison, consider Ardelia's at Basin Harbor, Starry Night Café, Jessica's at Swift House Inn, Jessica's Restaurant, or Burlington Beer Company depending on your route and the kind of dining experience you want. Black Sheep Bistro is the Vergennes option among these.
What should a first-timer know about Black Sheep Bistro?
Plan around the hours: closed Monday and Sunday, open Tuesday through Thursday from 4:30–8 PM, Friday and Saturday from 4:30–9 PM. The dress code is smart casual.
Is lunch or dinner better at Black Sheep Bistro?
Dinner is the best choice, as the posted hours are evening-only.
Is Black Sheep Bistro good for a special occasion?
How far ahead should I book Black Sheep Bistro?
For booking timing, check directly with the venue. The schedule is Tuesday through Thursday from 4:30–8 PM and Friday and Saturday from 4:30–9 PM, with closures on Sunday and Monday.
