Outstanding... Enjoyed a "Chef's Tasting" paired with recommended flight of wine with my wife for our anniversary at the Chef's table. Chefs Kyle and Mike made us feel as if we were in our own kitchen while presenting course after course of the most amazing bites. They make a great team and it was a treat to watch how well they work together. Incredible discipline and professionalism while appearing to have a great time... Additionally, the service from David was perfect, mixing the right amount of humor and attention. The meal consisted of a fantastic lobster bisque, their incredible alternate take on a Caprese salad, perfectly cooked and elegantly presented halibut and wagyu ribeye, with intermediate courses of sorbet followed by an incredible strawberry and frozen yogurt dessert, all paired with exceptional wine selections capped by an amazing sauterne. It was everything I wanted for our evening, and lived up to very high expectations. Thanks Kyle and Mike! Make reservations early and enjoy.... C read more

Service staff was extremely nice but slow for a relatively small and pricey restaurant. The crispy Brussels sprouts were more on the burnt side as well. Overall food was good, but not worth the steep price in my opinion outside of the good ambiance or if seated at the chef's table. read more

We were staying at the Essex for Christmas and booked a table for our Christmas Eve dinner at the Junction. The atmosphere of this restaurant is amazing, elegant but cozy. We loved the decorations (check out the ceiling!) and the staff was super knowledgable and made us feel like home. Last but certainly not least the food was amazing. Very fresh produces with amazing associations, there is a lot of work in each plate. The wine selection is great too. We will be back next time we drive up Vermont! read more

Junction - Check out the ceiling decoration ! - New American Near Me - Essex Junction, Vermont

Excellent restaurant, the best steak, can see the chef does the cooking if you sit @ the counter. It is interactive. Staff is very pleasant and very nice Atmosphere is very cozy I would visit again read more

Very over-rated. We met friends who were staying at the spa for dinner. Our server was very friendly and enthusiastic, however the food didn't live up. I think we were reluctant to say something while with friends, but here is our evaluation. One of us had the caprese starter. It should have been billed as a tomato dish with a little fish mozzarella. The cheese should have been the star and it disappeared and the most prominent feature of the dish was a heavy hand of salt. Both of us had fish dishes and they were both massively overcooked. I suspect that if we weren't with these friends we would have sent them back. Given all the great places for foodies in the area and how they bill themselves we wouldn't readily return. read more

The steak was perfection, eating it was the greatest moment of my life. THE GREATEST MOMENT OF MY LIFE. ...sometimes I wish I'd died that night. read more

WOW!! Soo good, everything tasted fresh and natural. The wait staff was amazing, setting was perfect. Wine and beer selection were off the hook! read more

Absolutely fantastic! Sit right in front of the chefs and you won't be disappointed! Hands down the best filet and lamb I have ever had the pleasure of tasting! The chefs are amazing to watch! If we return to Vermont this place will be on my list! read more

Good service- very disappointing food- For 92.00 just for food I except a little more- Sorry to see food quality go down so much over the years. read more

This is a lovely little restaurant with friendly staff and outstanding food. The charcuterie plate features delicious local cheeses, but it was my main course that knocked my socks off. The duck was so tender and delicious. But you must leave room for dessert. Crime brûlée cheesecake? Yes, please! read more

As we have experienced in the past, the food was superb both presentation and taste. No salt or pepper needed. My only complaint is that for a restaurant of this quality the wine service was non existent. Our waiter walked by our table several times never caring that our glasses were close to empty. I hope he wasn't expecting a 15 or 20% tip on the $50- bottle for simply uncorking it. Come on JCT you folks know better. read more

Nice dinner. I've been to this resort and restaurant several times in the last 5 years. Although I can't pin-point it. This restaurant has lost its edge. The appetizer and meal were good, but not great. read more

Junction restaurant is a treat! The food is great and the atmosphere wonderful. We both had the duck and it was 10 stars!! Go, you wont regret it read more

Terrible. The food was overly salty, had too many sauces and did not taste good. We sat at the chefs table and overheard the chefs saying "this is not what we signed up for" while they were cooking... The service was also terrible. Sweaty, unprofessional waiters, incorrect and late orders... the disaster continues. Oh and the best part? My boyfriend got food poisoning and was throwing up by the end of the night. So much for a "culinary hotel." read more

I sat solo at the chef's countertop while at The Essex for a work conference. What a wonderful experience! The hostess, the waiter, the chef, Nicole, (and the chef's right hand dude who made my duck entree) were SO. DAMN. NICE. They made me feel like I was important and seemed so grateful for my decision to dine here. I liked that. They weren't overbearing or fake. They were respectful and professional. And the food? My food was truly delicious, beautifully-crafted, and oh so worth it. Great service... exceptional food. 5 stars. So happy I treated myself to this terrific establishment. read more

Everything was spot on....grilled oysters and gold beet soup for app were delicious. Hale and carbonara perfectly done. Our server attentive but not overbearing. Will definitely return read more

Great food and very nice cozy atmosphere. Beet bisque was awesome and beef wellington did not disappoint. We sat at a table but next time I would try sitting at the bar in front of the open kitchen to check out the chefs at work. read more

Yes, as good as it gets. Excellent food, service, and attention to special dietary needs. We go here for special occasions. Can't wait for the return of indoor seating. read more

Loved our dinner here. Sat at the chefs table and had a great time watching them make the food. We wanted to try everything but instead had 2 appetizers and 2 entrees. The chicken and waffles are great. And the duck was superb. The chefs were friendly and fun to talk to while they cooked. Nice beer list. Very healthy sized portions. Fair pricing. read more

Exquisite atmosphere and food. Had the sautéed mushroom, cheese board, Rack of Lam and Beef Wellington. Just excellent and no other words can convey. You simply need to experience. Warren was a perfect host and waiter. read more

So awesome! Sitting at the counter and watching the chefs is a must! They chitchatted with us the whole time, we got to see all the meals made, and they helped us pick ours. The food was very good as were the unique cocktails (I.e. Root beer float = root beer with spiced rum and maple cream liquor on top). And the price was more then reasonable. read more

What a great surprise. So glad we opted to try it and stay away from the "cities" in northern VT. Now, we have to come up with a reason to return. read more

An excellent option if you are in the Burlington,VT area. Restaurant area is small but very comfortable. Started with a charcuterie of local VT cheeses, preserves and grilled bread. Very nice. Dinners included a Beef Wellington wrapped in prosciutto served with whipped taters and au poive gravy. Excellent. My meal was a pan roasted hake served with shrimp in a beurre rouge sauce. Fork flaky and perfectly cooked. Desert was crime brûlée cake bananas foster. Both very well done. Only complaint would be the lack of table side bananas foster. Prices are definitely upper middle class but worth it for a special occasion or if you are in town looking for a great meal in a nice ambiance. read more

YUCK ! but there was a very rude bartender and he ignored me for about 20 minuets to expensive for tool little proportions and bad quality , rather just grab something at McDonalds. read more

Excellent food and service. Try the cheese & meat board and the beef wellington. You will not be disappointed!

Was excited to come here but left disappointed. Ordered the Parker rolls and butter...nothing special. Rolls were dry. Honey butter was good. Ordered the pasta of the day, which was carbonara. Showed up room temperature. Asked to have it heated back up and overheard the chef complaining loudly about having to reheat. So unprofessional. Got the pasta back for a second time and it was luke-warm. Not sure why the pasta couldn't get hot? It tasted good, but couldn't wait to leave since the chef was so rude. read more

We spent 3 nights at the Essex. We had dinner at Junction the first night and never went back. Limited menu, the food was ridiculously overly salty. Food was brought out without appropriate cutlery. The wait staff was completely uniformed of the menu---every question was met with; hold on let me ask someone. We had reservations but still had to wait to be seated. We were seated near the fireplace and under the AC vent---which they apparently never clean. I can't be the only guest who sits at that table with their hand over their wine glass so the dust doesn't trickle down into their drink. read more

I had chosen Junction to take my lady for a nice night out out and enjoy the "chefs tasting menu" that was advertised in multiple places on their website. Once we were seated, we asked about the tasting menu, and were informed by our server that it was no longer available. Our waiter said he had noticed that we asked for a tasting menu in our reservation. That said, I was pretty annoyed that I hadn't been contacted and been made aware of this. Being the only reason I had chosen to eat there, I was extremely disappointed but decided to give their menu a shot anyways. The lobster mac and cheese, and the fried goat cheese salad were good. The charcuterie plate and herb fritters were not. The dessert menu had nothing that sounded appealing. read more

What an amazing dinner! Chef and sous chefs were great, wait staff great, thank you David our server. Great food with a lot to choose from and amazing drink selection. Probably ordered too much food but it all looked so good. Thank you all for making our anniversary a very special night. read more

One of the best restaurant experiences my husband and I have ever had. Food was absolutely amazing and interacting with and being able to watch the chefs in action was amazing. read more

We had an amazing dinner and experience at Junction. The service and meals were fabulous. Plan ahead to get a seat at the chef's table, you will not be disappointed. The chef's, Nicole and Steve, clearly loved their jobs as much as they love cooking and serving their guests. Our server, Pamela, was friendly and made a tremendous wine recommendation for us. I honestly could have sat there all night chatting and watching them cook. read more

Enjoyed the Junction very much. It's a challenge to make all the elements : food,service,ambiance etc work together. They have done a great job with all of it. So often when you have doubts I order safe items from the menu. At Junction to took a little more adventure and I was very happy that I did. When you go, be sure to look up at the ceiling in the dining room :) read more

I took my husband there for his birthday and we had a wonderful experience! The service was excellent to begin with, and the menu was superb. I had the cioppino, which was heavenly!!! It is a seafood stew which they put a mound of linguine in the middle of a tomatoey broth,and on the sides in the broth were clams and mussels in their shells. Nestled on top were large shrimp in the lightest batter I think I have ever tasted!!! I honestly could have picked up the bowl it was in and just slurped the broth. (I didn't), but it was that good! I also had a crisp vodka martini, that was very well put together! I highly, highly recommended Junction. read more

Incredible experience. Junction could be the best restaurant in Vermont as far as I'm concerned. Normally I dont write yelp reviews, but this place is more than worthy. I ordered the Bone Marrow as an appetizer, Veal Tenderloin entree. Fiancee ordered Mussels for appetizer, and Black Cod for entree. Minds were blown. Favorite restaurants were reconsidered. Mixed drinks were excellent. Beer and wine selection was excellent. For what we got it was very reasonably priced. They do not skimp on the portions either. The menu changes, but you can expect interesting, fun, and yummy food. Expect to be multi-foodgasmic. Service was also great. The chef came by and explained the menu. Atmosphere was great - they did some creative decorating on the ceiling. Why the hell are you reading this - just go. read more

This is the epitome of fine dining in Vermont! WIth freshly sourced ingredients, exemplary skill, and attentive service this hidden jem seamlessly replicates all of the amenities that I have only found common amongst the fine dining of New York City while still maintaining the rustic Vermont charm that this state is famous for. Ontop of everything else there is an extensive wine menu which has paired with every single food item that is offered ensuring a lovely coupling between drink and dish! Will come again, a necessity for anyone who is interested in fine dining and is traveling through the Burlington area! read more

By far our fav restaurant worth the four hour drive get kalani as a waiter food and service will not disappoint.

Fantastic meal, loved the presentation, flavors, and service. We got the sunchoke and cauliflower, duck leg tagliatelle, ahi tuna crudo, and the venison. All prepared perfectly, with some really interesting flavor choices. read more

1st meal in Vermont, the food was amazingly good. The clam appetizer was one of the best clam I've ever had, very fresh and they provided the size as much as an entree. Service was awesome, very attentive. I would say if you stay at Essex Resort for vacation, You gotta try Junction. read more

What an experience! Chef Kyle and his team of cooks were amazing! The food, the ambiance, and the waitstaff, created an amazing experience. I cannot wait for my next trip to Essex and another gourmet meal! read more

We had reservations so there was no problem getting a table. Everything was delicious! Brussels sprouts with almond slices, calamari, and sun choke apps were perfect. The entrees were so good. My pork chop with broccoli and sweet potato was excellent. My friends were just as impressed with their dishes. Dessert didn't disappoint either. read more