Excellent foods Friendly people…read moreExcellent drinks Highly recommended Wait list to be fair to everyone What else?

It's a good restaurant and one of the best spirit programs I have seen. Getting a flight is one of…read morethe best things you get can here and the food is pretty good. It's worth it when you can get a seat and eat there. Let me give you the reasons why I knocked it down to 4 stars: 1. Getting a table for dinner here can be difficult especially during the weekend. Yes, even when it's below freezing point. They are that popular and not being able to make a reservation doesn't help. 2. The only dish I found out off many occasions and many items is the sausages. It's a bit more grainy in texture that as off putting for me. Because it's grainy, I can imagine that this was made by hand instead of mass produced.

Just returned from a weekend wedding here and we had a great time! EVERYTHING was…read moreterrific...Especially the staff. Everyone was friendly, accommodating, professional, etc. The rooms are mediocre but we knew coming in this isn't the Ritz Carleton. Overall very solid experience.

Great food, service, and atmosphere. A bit loud on a Saturday night but was a solid choice.read more

Starting with the good, the ribs were good. I was worried when my knife had trouble separating ribs…read moreat first, but they turned out to be tender and slid off the bone. Good flavors from the rub, but was a heavy saucing obscured the flavors. That's about where the good stuff ends. None of the sides I ordered were very good. The potato salad was the best of them, but needed some salt and maybe a little bit of acid. The cornbread had good jalapeño flavor, but was dried out. The mac & cheese was surprisingly bland. The ambience here is casual, converted warehouse feel (in fact they have a cidery on property). They host bands during the week so could be a fun place to hang out. It's Vermont, so I don't expect much in the way of good barbecue. This place will do in a pinch, but don't expect competitive Q.

A must go to in Stowe. Great outdoor space, friendly staff and the food is absolutely delicious!…read more We had a burger, Mac and cheese and their wings. So good we got more wings the next day and took some Mac and cheese back home with us! Make sure you try their bbq sauce with the wings!

We used to go to bluebird but the last 3 times the barbecue was terrible. The ribs were bone, dry…read moreand the brisket was dry as well. And then we discovered this spot, omg, it is insanely good. I will never eat at another barbecue spot in Vermont. Ever again Super cool owner, fantastic ribs, fantastic brisket. Amazing coleslaw, everything you want in a barbecue spot.

Went during opening hours, but it's nowhere to be found. Called their phone got no answer. Ways to…read moretrip.

The service was amazing! The staff was super friendly. The food was great! Love the vibe! Great…read morefirst stop on our trip to the area.

Went across from brewery to see Fattys. I love ribs so I…read moregot ribs and chicken. Comes with a decent slaw. First ribs came out at room temp. I ate one and then called the server over for a look. Quickly replaced the ribs. Still quite tough. Very disappointed. My buddy got wings and kielbasa. He LOVED it and the maple mustard that came with it.

Great menu! Food was delicious. Excellent service. I can see why this place gets such a high…read morerating! I ordered The Stuff salad- very creative! And my partner ordered the Dragon Noodle special. Both were extremely tasty. We also had the scallion pancake which was bursting with flavor. The atmosphere is very warm and convivial. Not to be missed!

There was no doubt that we would stop at Blackback Pub for lunch when passing through Waterbury. We…read morewere fortunate enough to snag two seats at the bar on a very busy Memorial Day afternoon. Since it was a national holiday, the Waterbury Patriot Burger called out to me. Great choice- nicely spiced, cooked perfectly on a fresh brioche bun. The accompanying kettle chips were yummy. I chose to have a mug of Hill Farmstead Symposia-a delicious Rauchbier poured from a LUKR tap (side-pull). What a treat. Jane chose sliders that quickly disappeared. Her beer choice was Common People from Bluejacket-a micro brewery in Washington, DC. You can always count on the best beer selection anywhere at Blackback Pub. I only wish we were staying in town longer so we could enjoy more of their deliciousness. The bartender was very friendly and attentive despite being slammed. Looking forward to stopping by again when in the area.

BLUF: the food is good but not great. A bit pricey for what you get. Friendly service…read more Two of us went here for lunch on a sunday. We ate at the bar, and the service was very friendly. Got the carne asada and al pastor taco dishes. The carne asada was tasty but quite chewy, definitely overcooked. The al pastor was very tasty and if I went back that's what I would get again. I do think the price is a bit steep. The tacos are pretty small given the price you pay for them, and for just a basic lunch for two of us with tacos and a drink came out to $50 with the tip. The service was friendly, and the view is very nice although frankly in this part of Vermont is hard to find a place where it isn't nice.

I went here with a group about a month ago when visiting sugarbush for snowboarding…read more I got their smoked pork with kimchi tacos which weren't bad for that area. They were tender and juicy, they tasted fresh and had good flavor. The standout/unique one for me were their tortilla chips with salsa. These things were huge, around the size of my hand. They were crispy and not too oily. If in the area again, will definitely come back to.

Stopped in during a stay at a nearby campground because their outside seating was dog friendly…read more Ended up having a couple beers, ordering a pretzel and lunch, and getting a 4-pack to go.

Prohibition Pig is a BBQ restaurant and brewpub that opened in Waterbury, Vermont in March 2012. It…read morewas founded by Chad Rich. About 20 years earlier, he had his first taste of Belgian beer and fell in love with craft beer culture. By 2009, he had an idea to open a restaurant that would marry his love of craft beer and cocktails with good local food. When Tropical Storm Irene hit Waterbury in summer 2011, it caused massive flood damage to the original location of The Alchemist Brewery. When the brewery moved out, Prohibition Pig moved in. The new restaurant quickly became popular with locals thanks to its excellent craft beer selection and southern-inspired BBQ dishes. In 2014, Rich acquired a historic former schoolhouse around the corner on Elm Street and opened it as the Prohibition Pig Brewery in December. Nate Johnson was hired as the head brewer to craft Pro Pig's own original brews. In 2018, Pro Pig was sold to restaurateur business partners Eric Warnstedt and William McNeil who also own Doc Ponds in Stowe and Hen of the Wood in Waterbury and Burlington. I recently visited Prohibition Pig while I was on a Vermont craft beer road trip. I've heard excellent things about them for several years. When I arrived in the late afternoon, the restaurant on South Main wasn't open yet but the brewery around the corner on Elm was. Pro Pig's delicious food is available at both locations. I could smell that delicious meat smoking from blocks away. I grabbed a seat at the bar and looked over the menu. I decided to order the "Brisket Smoked Meat Plate" (pickles, slaw, dinner roll) with a side of Cornbread (maple butter). The brisket was so falvorful and tender that it melted in my mouth like butter. I washed it all down with a draught pour of "Valentino" (Italian Pislner). Although I enjoyed Pro Pig's house beer, it was their delicious meat that really impressed me. Since I was heading back home to Connecticut not long after my visit, I ordered a "Brisket Sandwich" (slaw, BBQ Sauce) and another side of Cornbread to bring back for my wife. I also grabbed a four-pack to go. I really enjoyed my experience at Prohibition Pig and I hope to return in the future!

My heart does not usually go pitter patter over fast food. Sadly, Canteen Creemee flew under my…read moreradar for the longest time after its 2016 opening, as a result. I was fooled by the burgers, fries, chili, chicken nuggets, and soft serve on the menu (similar to what its mediocre predecessor served at Country Creemee), and thought it was the same standard issue Sysco fare available at every other joint in town. But, my friends, learn from my mistake: Canteen Creemee is so much more than that. It doesn't serve just any old fast food. There is exceptional slow food on the menu that's made with care (if not always complete authenticity). It just happens to be served very quickly after you order it. There's the Straight Outta Bangkok. ($12; Menu description: "Anan traveled from Bangkok to spend his summer with us here at the CCC. So, this green curry is the real deal! Our fried chicken with Anan's coconut green curry served over rice. It's a little Sweet and a little Spicy!!!") Truth be told, I'm not entirely sure this dish is the real deal, lacking as it is in heat, pungency (e.g. from fish sauce), and identifiable vegetable matter. But no matter. Canteen Creemee's version is absolutely delicious, the chicken beautifully fried and beautifully crisp; the jasmine rice fragrant and silky; the sauce redolent with the heady scent of lemongrass. We found it to be a phenomenally good anodyne to a cold winter's day and eight hours of hardcore mogul skiing through a snowstorm. Actually, all of their fried chicken dishes are glorious. We happen to live near Charles' Pan Fried Chicken in NYC, which I would probably rank among the best sources of fried bird in the northeastern US. (I also grew up in the south with exposure to some pretty darn good fried chicken, so I flatter myself to think I have some informed opinions.) Canteen Creemee serves a different style, not quite as crusty, but as ethereally light and crispy and juicy as fried chicken can be. I think it might be every bit as good as Charles -- just in a very different style. Since the beginning, the menu has intrigued with traces of kimchi in interesting places: Kimchi grilled cheese, kimchi tots, and now kimchi stew. Again, if you're an authenticity stickler, you might be disappointed. There isn't quite the funk or heat that you might find in kimchi from the homeland, but those Dirty K-tots ($11.50; "Tahts loaded with our smoked pork, housemade kimchi, spicy mayo, cilantro, scallions.....") are a college kid's wet dream, the perfect food to accompany anything from Natty Light to Citizen Cider. Each component is made with care, the tots beautifully golden and crisp, the smoked pork tender as can be. Cabbage kimchi (made with standard issue green cabbage from I can tell) adds a pleasant touch of acid. I usually despise mayo based sauces, but the spicy mayo that was drizzled on our takeout order in moderation was not objectionable. I guess based on my expectations, I did not love the Jjigae Pork Belly Kimchi Stew ($14.00; "The flavors are clean, healthy and hearty! The spice is nice to warm you from the inside out on a cold winter day. Our house fermented kimchi is the base for this stew. Braised pork belly atop steamed rice with kimchi stew AND a runny side up egg.") Many of the components were nicely prepared, the pork belly tender as could be, the runny yolk a nice touch... And there was even a credible amount of heat in the dish. But we were hoping for something a little more stewy and less ricey, maybe with some tofu added. To be fair, kimchi jigae / chigai is a huge comfort food for me and I guess I'm hidebound about how I want it. It is objectively well made and delicious. There's no dining in, only a take-out counter located next to Mehuron's in Waitsfield's Village Square, with some picnic tables set out in warm weather (e.g. not in Dec, Jan and February when we are usually in the area). Don't be a fool and let this stop you from enjoying some truly interesting, innovative, well made comfort food all year round.

Overrated. Chicken is from Costco and owner is rude. Teenage kids working there are great and…read morecreemees are good, however.

The other reviews for this place on here are true - if you like barbecue, run, don't walk to get…read morehere ASAP! We had "the Alamo" so tried brisket, ribs, pulled pork, and had Mac and cheese and potato salad for our sides, and also got a half ring of smoked sausage. All of the meats were juicy and flavorful, and the sides were just how we liked them. Everything was so so good. Generous portions/great value for the money. Options for cooled indoor seating or picnic tables if you want to eat outside. This guy is a one man band so if there's a line you will have a little wait, but it is so worth it. Will absolutely eat here again when we are in the area.

Visiting from the Austin Texas area, and had to try some Texas Brisket in Vermont. Definitely on…read morepar with brisket in Texas. It is tender, melts in your mouth, and has that just right gentle smokiness like properly smoked brisket that I eat in Texas. This is a definite thumbs up place to try if you want some proper Texas brisket. If you've never had Texas brisket, it is like a really good slow cooked pot roast, with the gentle addition of a subtle smoky flavor. The other products are similar, with their respective meat flavors. Although I had a brisket sandwich, I really like smoked chicken. If I come again, that may be what I try next. They have pretty limited hours. Currently only open Friday and Saturday 12 to 7 p.m. Come try them out. Casual atmosphere - order at the counter