Should we eat on the American side or the Canadian side. Decision Canada. Drove over - stopped at…read morethe first restaurant. Nice - cozy place. Loved the decoration. The little river next to it says come back here in the summer. And I will. The French onion soup is delicious. The chicken fajita. Kids looked up all the time to the Telesiege in the dining room. Very delicious food. Good service. Going to try for lunch.

I went to this place with my friends because we had never tried it before and were looking for…read moresomething new. The atmosphere was really nice with low hanging plants and a fireplace in the corner. The service was super professional, we had a nice older lady. For an entree I chose the duck confit with maple dressing. This turned out to be a little salad with strawberries, olives, cucumber, lettuce and of course the yummy duck. It was delish! For my main I had a shrimp and scallop kebab with garlic butter. I chose to have it with rice along with the grilled veggies. The peppers on the kebab tasted like the bbq and super reminded me of summer which was nice. My friends had the BBQ orange ribs and said it was also pretty awesome. Overall a very nice resto to try if you are looking for something different, it will be worth it!

Cozy. Bustling. Central. Snow Shoe Pub's your classic aprés ski bar/restaurant with greasy pizza,…read moreendless comfort food, and a great bar that's bustling on ski weekends fueled by busy bartenders and waitstaff. Live music and TVs covering every possible game you might want to enjoy keep things lively and a separate game room and huge tables makes it ideal for families. Located at the epicenter of Montgomery, Snow Shoe's an ideal walkable destination for those visiting town or skiing Jay Peak. I see some older out of staters complaining about 10m waits or strange service stories from a decade ago and all I can say is to get over yourself. Snow Shoe's the epitome of the perfect ski bar/restaurant that doesn't pretend to be fine dining with online OpenTable reservations, just your perfect ski pub, pizza/burger parlor, and watering hole for those who enjoy a cold beer, great conversation, and the kind of rustic, rural vibe that upstate Vermont and places like Snow Shoe deliver.

Always a staple when we are staying in Jay peak! Wait staff is awesome! Food is great! Highly…read morerecommend!

We were up for a long weekend and trying all the spots within walking distance of our airbnb in…read morethis fantastic sweet village! we walked past on a saturday, early evening, it was packed with happy people on the lovely patio/deck. we decided to come back. we did the next night. big mistake. my burger was inedible, the patty so tough, dry, heavy well well done, the texture of a cardboard brick. i asked our lovely server, Vanessa, i think. she said it had to be well-done by law. has to be bs! my friend's salmon focaccia sandwich was so salty she could not eat it either. i asked for crispy fries, they were greasy and flaccid. same w friend. a lovely delicious weekend EXCEPT for this rotten experience. and they were out of white wine by the glass?!? unacceptable. very poorly run and managed. do not eat here! i doubt the Québecois would stand for this abysmal treatment.

This popular local pub is ok but at the end of the day it's just pub food. If you're looking for…read morezero adventure go to the Knowlton Pub and order a burger or a chicken quesadilla or a smoked meat sandwich. You won't be disappointed but you may not really write home about the meal.

Cozy dining room, creative menu, and great service! Highly recommend if you're in the area.read more

One of the best evenings we have had in the past ten years. No question about it. Ranks with fine…read moredining big city restaurants. With the dismal and abominably warm winter New England has had in 2022-2023 ski season, we decided to go as far north as we could without crossing the border with Canada, so we lodged and had a superb weekend at Jay Peak, VT. In addition, one of my college classmates and Air Force career colleagues lives in nearby Montgomery Center, so he recommended the Black Lantern and it was one of the best recommendations ever. First of all, the history. Montgomery VT has the most covered bridges in a single town jurisdiction in the US. The area had a role to play in the War of Independence, when construction on the Bailey-Hazen Military Road to Hazen Notch began in 1777 as a way for the Continental Army to invade Quebec. Hazen's Notch Road begins a few blocks from the Black Lantern. The Inn was built in 1803 and remained as an Inn until it closed down in 2015. A group of concerned citizens bought the historic property, remodeled it, bought another building to expand the business, and reopened it in 2018. Its six rooms in the historic lodge and the four suites in the annex, allow for vacationers to stay in the historic town with close proximity to Jay Peak. But this review is for the dining. The truly fine dining offered here. We made reservations and they were honored on the spot, considering the restaurant was certainly busy. The beautiful, cozy and early American decor matched the ambiance and persona of the place. We got together with our friends and were seated in a wonderful location with privacy. The Black Lantern has joined into the farm to table movement and it shows in the amazing, fresh and abundant food available at the venue. Their beef and pork come from a local natural farm a few miles away. So does their lamb, coming from a local farmer. Their chicken is local. Their cheeses are from several Vermont producers including the ubiquitous Cabot Cheese, but also the Boucher Family Farm, the Jasper Hill Farm and the Vermont Creamery. Fresh vegetables come from nearby sources. The local and fresh sourcing of their food shows in the quality and taste of everything on the menu. And then there's their beers.... Local breweries and micros make an extensive part of their menu. Burlington's Fiddlehead, Zero Gravity and Queen City, St Alban's 14th Star beer, and Essex's First Republic. Their ciders are sourced from three locations in Vermont and even they carry wine from local producers. And their coffee is fair trade certified and roasted in town by Big Jay Roasters. The meal was impressive. We started the evening with Fried Yuca infused with truffle oil - succulent, and their Fried Brussel Sprouts that came encrusted with bacon, Gorgonzola and Parmesan cheeses. Crispy, tasty, superb. Then the salads for everyone. Fresh, crispy, beautiful. And it was time for main courses. I had their Chicken Curry stew which turned out delicious. Two of us had the lobster ravioli, made on the premises and as one of our group said, "heavy on the lobster" with not much filler. And then the steaks. About a pound and a half, perfectly seared with marbled pink inside. Truly amazing. Sadly, we had no room for dessert. With amazingly generous portions and two shared appetizers, we were stuffed. But what an evening. Service was impeccable.

Nice quirky little place in a great setting with a surprising and delightful selection of wines…read morethat you can pair with great eats. I really enjoyed my visit and was also surprised by how tasty the coffee was when compared to most coffee places! Great staff too, I'd definitely go back!

We stopped in for dinner while visiting on a ski trip. It was a cool old time style ski pub inside…read morewith some nice local flair. It was busy and we were lucky to get a seat at the bar. The servers a bartenders were very friendly and accommodating and made sure the food I ordered was safe for me to eat, due to food allergies. I tried the local hockey mom seltzer which was tasty and not too sweet. For my meal I had the maple cider pork chop which was the perfect portion and delicious. The pork was tender and the glaze was the perfect touch. The home made apple sauce was a nice addition and was so fresh. Finally the garlic green beans were a top choice to round out this dinner. If we have time we will go back because apparently they have the best burger in town and it sells out everyday.

An iconic pub in the Jay/Montgomery area. Perfect ambience and good food. Perfect apres ski spot.read more

Great little spot seasonal menu and very friendly staff…read more Cosy décor You may need reservations but you can always try just dropping in

Maybe the best latté I've ever had, great soup, sublime scones (4 to choose from when we visited,…read moreand it was one hefty scone), very generous portions, and delightfully pleasant staff. Very much hope to return in the future.

We live in Saint Albans and pop up to the Bistro quite a bit. The staff is always very friendly,…read moreeven when they are busy, the food is fresh, flavorful and delicious. I looked at some of the grumpy reviews and I just don't get it. Lol. Sometimes it can be a little loud, any restaurant will be when busy and they have live music which can add to it, but you can always check and see if music is happening. The menu shifts seasonally which is really nice and it's clear that the chief cares about the food he puts out. We're more than happy to make the drive to visit our favorite restaurant in Swanton.

I had a firehouse burger with onion rings and a beer. The food was good, but $17 for the basket was…read morea bit pricey in my opinion. Then again there aren't too many restaurants in the area so you can't be too picky! The menu only had burgers, sandwiches, and six entrées to choose from. It would be nice if they expanded that a bit more in the future. My server Sierra was super friendly & attentive. The restaurant is nicely decorated and has a great vibe!