Mary's Restaurant and the Creek Bar are located on the main floor of the Inn at Baldwin Creek in Bristol, Vermont, just minutes from Burlington, Middlebury and Waitsfield.

“The food at Mary’s is legendary” Vermont Magazine. Since 1983 chef–owner Doug Mack has offered seasonally–changing, creative and eclectic menus with an emphasis on local products. Farm–fresh food from both our own gardens and small, local farms is the framework upon which our culinary magic is built. In the summer and fall you can trace the seasons of our gardens by the ingredients on our menu. Or better yet, stroll through the gardens before dinner and be tempted by your imagination and the flavors of Vermont. Menu offerings range from fresh fish and vegetarian to naturally–raised beef, lamb, venison and chicken.

Doug Mack, Chef/Owner

You will find Doug in the kitchen every night preparing every dinner and overseeing a talented and equally committed kitchen staff which guarantees creativity and consistency. Our famous Cream of Garlic Soup has been our signature dish for over twenty years and is world renowned. In 2004 Vermont Magazine rated it as “the best soup in Vermont”. Plan to start dinner with this creamy, deeply satisfying soup or purchase it by the quart for take–home!

An integral part of our culinary mission is our connection with the Vermont Fresh Network. Doug was a founding member and first President of this statewide organization committed to building innovative partnerships among farmers, chefs and consumers to strengthen Vermont's agriculture. The Vermont Fresh Network helps Vermont farms and restaurants team up to provide the freshest local food at restaurants. We are also members of Slow Food International  and were honored to represent Vermont Chefs at the Terra Madre 2006 conference in Turin, Italy.

The Atmosphere at Mary's

The charm of our Vermont farmhouse restaurant shines in each of our three dining rooms, all candlelit and all with fireplaces. The Living Room is elegant with its many windows, white linen tablecloths and deep red walls. The Catamount Room is warm and cozy with pine walls and blue and white checked tablecloths. And the Summer Kitchen is rustic, romantic and very private with exposed beams and two full walls of windows. Private parties ranging in size from 8–45 guests are easily accommodated in any one of these dining rooms for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Farmhouse Dinner Series

Our original Farmhouse Dinners were born in 1996 as a way to show–off our farmers and the contribution they make to our business. This dinner series provides an opportunity to meet our local farm partners, to sample some of their products and to experience an entire menu exclusively composed of local products.

At these summertime Wednesday Farmhouse Dinners we invite one of our farm partners to host a complimentary appetizer table featuring their products. Guests partake of wonderful appetizers while meeting the talented farmer that produced the starting ingredients.

The grand finale of the Farmhouse Dinner Series is our Feast of the Farms Harvest Celebration held annually in September. It is a gala affair in the Red Barn and under a glorious white peaked tent with live entertainment throughout the evening. All of our farm partners join us at the Harvest Celebration, serving their food, chatting with guests and enjoying an “end of season” party.

Mary’s at Baldwin Creek Cookbook

Our cookbook is a wonderful compilation of recipes that Chef Doug Mack has used on his menus over the past twenty years. The cookbook is designed with recipes reflecting the seasons, just like our restaurant menus. Purchase one as a treat for you, your friends or family. $12.95 plus $5.00 tax and shipping