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 can one say about a complete overall experience that changes the way you look at all other hospitality exchanges you have. The Junction not only exceeded what we thought was amazing service, it completely overhauled our notion due to the extreme love and care brought into the food. We enjoyed the 6 course tasting menu not knowing what to expect, and left with not only a complete feeling of satisfaction, but complete bewilderment in the complexity and devotion brought to our meals, and our service. The elegance and care that Junction offers is one that all in the area, and from a far, should enjoy with friends and loved ones alike. Thank You Junction for a wonderful meal, an amazing evening, and an unforgettable anniversary. A special thanks to our server Kalani, and Chef Kyle. We shall be seeing you soon. read more

I love Junction. Food is carefully prepared and artfully presented. Servers are attentive and knowledgeable about the evening's fare. I do miss the onion popovers and miss watching Chef interact with guests at tables (though sitting at the counter seats is an option and affords easy interaction with culinary team). read more

The advertised charity Pig Roast to benefit the Children's Miracle Network was a disappointment. Upon arrival I learned that from the $40 admission ticket price, only $5.00 (12.5%) would be donated to the charity. Since I did not remain I can't comment on the food or entertainment. read more

Fantastic dining experience! Small and intimate which makes it perfect for couples or small parties. No children when I visited which made it a plus. I would love to see this restaurant become a little more experimental since it seems they want to go that route. Reservations aren't mandatory, but I would encourage you make one before your visit. read more

The beer selections are good and the food is really good (the wings are my favorite). The service is either really good or really not so good. There are a couple really awesome bartenders that do a great job and even give out popcorn! Other times I have been there (with no crowds of people) just waiting for a server to come by. I'll definitely keep going back though, it's a quality spot. read more

Cute, unique ambiance. Hangar steak was melt in your mouth delicious. Service a bit slow but overall a great culinary/local experience that I would repeat. read more

Cannot beat the service. Dining area is whimsical. We had a three-course Restaurant Week meal. High points were the house-made pork sausage, and the delicious, super-abundant mushrooms in the risotto. The first-course seafood papardelle was a bit salty. The panna cotta dessert was delicious, but the hazelnut candy was a bit of a sticky distraction - more poached pears, less sticky. The price point definitely matches the quality, i.e. this would unfortunately have to be strictly a special-occasion place for us. read more

We went to this restaurant to celebrate a 50th Birthday. It was a very special night and we had high hopes for an amazing meal and experience. Not one of the 4 meals we ordered was beyond average. We ordered a filet and asked for it to be cooked medium and it was served well done. They took it back and brought out a second filet- and that one was served raw! The waitress was very apologetic and they comped the meal. The fish special was dry and the pasta and sausage dish was ok. We also had reached out to the pastry chef to order some special desserts for the table. The desserts were just like the meal - average. It was incredibly disappointing. read more

We were a party of five and two of us were very happy with the meal, however two of the members of our party had the sirloin steaks one came out over cooked, this was replaced with a perfectly cooked steak however both of the $36 steaks were very grisly and tough to eat. The cannoli had a very different and unappetizing taste due to the lavender addition. I had recommended the Essex to our friends from Florida, they were traveling around New England so we met them there. The inn itself is lovely and the staff extremely accommodating. read more

The food is delicious. I had the lamb chops cooked medium rare. My dish was perfect. My husband had the chicken. He thought it was excellent. His carrot purée could have been a little hotter if he was to be super picky. Their rolls are to die for. We sat up at the counter, which I think is probably your best seat. We got handed our food right away from the chefs vs. some tables whose food I saw sit for quite a while under the heat lamps. I would have not been happy with my food sitting given how pricey the restaurant is. The restaurant front staff was a little disorganized. It didn't affect our dining experience per say, but they seemed to be a little all over the map as far as reservations and seating people. read more

Love love love.......soooo good .... service and food were phenomenal. Great experience and atmosphere

We have been to the Essex before for meals and has always been an amazing experience with the service and food. There were two in our party. The meal began with an amuse bouche was very creative and a nice touch. We had mussels for the appetizer, which were also very well done, the broth was a winner for me. For the meal we had the duck and the rack of lamb. The duck was probably the best prepared duck plate I have had at any restaurant, the pairing of flavors was so well done. The rack of lamb was ok. The lamb was cooked well and the greens on the plate also tasted very good. The beets were very disappointing and I happen to love beets. The beets were cut into chunks, and felt much too big. Most of the beets on the plate were bitter and did not pair well with the lamb, I feel that one or two of the beets had some goof flavor to go with the rest of the dish. This was unfortunate to pay so much for a plate and leave 1/3 of it on the plate. The desert consisted of citrus creme brûlée and the white chocolate peach. The creme brûlée, was creme without the brûlée. It was good, but did not live up to it's name. The white chocolate peach was good and very creative, however the chocolate around the peach compote was too hard, making it challenging to eat, or get into. It was a desert that you needed a sharp knife to cut into, and would need to be cautious not to shoot it off your plate into your lap. The drinks were good. The service was very friendly, perhaps a bit overwhelmed at times, but still did a good job. I am giving it 3 stars because of the disappointment with the rack of lamb and the white chocolate peach. When paying this amount of money for a dish, I expect better then what was served. To be honest this is the first time I have been here and had a complaint of any kind. The service and food has always been amazing, we do intend to dine here again in the future, hopefully the rack of lamb and white chocolate peach will have improved. read more

This is a must if you love food. Food is creative and delocious. Service exvellent. We had statler chicken and scallops, each dish perfectly cooked. The sides were amazing especially the brussel sprouts. Wine and beer selection were great. One of our favorite spots. We will be back. read more

Delicious food (try the duck!) and a very friendly kitchen staff in a warm and hospitable space. I look forward to dining here again.

Farm to table freshness-open kitchen allows you to observe the chefs do their thing-menu was small but all was yummy-can be pricey

I was searching for a romantical place to have dinner for our first wedding anniversary, found a review of Junction in Seven Days, and decided to give it a shot. My husband and I absolutely loved our meals, the atmosphere, and the service. It was so relaxing (we went on a Sunday so that may have had something to do with it) and we both left so happy and satisfied. I had scallops, my husband had steak, and we shared the calamari app and a charcuterie plate (don't judge, I'm 9 months pregnant). We'll definitely be back here again. read more

This place is perfect for a fancy yet relaxed dinner. The open kitchen makes for interesting conversation, assuming the staff isn't too busy. We had the grilled oysters, delicious and should be done as a shooter. We then had the beef Wellington and pork chop. They were both out of this world delicious. We finished with the banana fosters bread pudding which was the perfect sweet ending to the meal. read more

The food here was good and the decor adorable. We loved our time in Burlington

A little disappointed but perhaps I was expecting too much. I should have been more educated about foie gras I suppose. I just couldn't eat it. My trout came full of bones because the chef got busy and didn't de-bone it table side as promised. The pots de creme was a little difficult to eat because of the top layer - too much like caramel. The wait staff was very attentive though. Options to taste wines before deciding was appreciated. read more

Wonderful experience! Dave, our waiter, was very attentive and the food.....fabulous! Cheese board was special and the Duck was perfect! Absolutely worth the splurge. I will be back! read more

We were staying at the Essex Resort for our anniversary and had dinner at the Junction.. the food was delicious and service was great!!! Would love to come back!! read more

Excellent restaurant!! Great service and fantastic food!! Highly recommend the Beef Wellington!! You will not regret eating here!

We had an absolutely lovely meal at the Chef's Table at the Junction. We started with adult beverages- he had a Maple Manhattan, while I chose the lemon-ginger Collins. His was, well, a Manhattan, not terribly special or Maple-y. Mine, on the other hand, was sublime in flavor and presentation with just the right amount of sweetness(very little). We were presented with an amuse bouche of a very delicious version of bruschetta- fried sourdough with housemade mozzarella, heirloom tomato and balsamic reduction- a perfect little bite. Next, the bread basket with 3 warm breads: a lavash, an herb acorn, and a sweet-hot cornbread, accompanied by soft butter( a peeve of mine is to be sever ice cold butter with bread). We chose a baked Brie skillet and clams and sausage. The Brie was just fantastic - who doesn't love melted cheese and crusty bread? The cheese was crowned with a maple drizzle and walnuts, which transported it to another level of deliciousness. Clams and sausage were equally delicious in their way, and accompanied by fantastic grilled bread for dipping into the broth. We both had the veal osso bucco for our entree. Unctuous is the perfect word to describe this rich and comforting dish that came atop mashed potatoes that were smooth and buttery and presented with a little spoon for getting to the marrow. We had a nice Aviary Cabernet Sauvignon with our entrees. Finally, we had a fantastic apple bread pudding with ice cream to finish (unordered, but in our discussions with the chef and our table mate- a chef and restaurant owner- they overheard that it was my fiance's birthday). Overall, the food is delicious, seasonal and thoughtfully prepared and presented. Service was attentive and warm without being obtrusive. We will most definitely be back! read more

So poorly run, tables empty but we had to wait one half hour. Think twice about going here. Once they final sit you it take for every to get the food read more

An amazing experience. The food was absolutely wonderful, the staff kind, attentive, and accommodating. Funky art everywhere. The soup duo, served side-by-side but not overlapping in the same bowl, was to die for. It was fun to sit at the chef's table and watch our food and other dishes being prepared. We got 2 entrees, soup, 2 cocktails, and couldn't believe how reasonably priced it was to enjoy this fine dining with the added treat of being able to watch the cooking and talk to the chef. Highly recommend! read more

We were guests at the Essex for the weekend as a gift from our adult daughters. We had early reservations on Saturday and were impressed with the menu, service and quality of our meal. We shared a delicious brussel sprout salad and our entrees were delicious. We'll definitely come back in the near future. read more

Absolutely amazing restaurant!!! Staff are fantastic and food was stupendous. You have to go!! Well worth the price!

Delicious food with great presentation at far below what you would pay in Boston for this quality, perfect for foodies. We love having a drink by the gas fire pit out front before dinner. read more

Just had a magnificent dinner at The Junction in the Essex Resort, we sat at the "chef's table" and the food (thanks Chef Kyle) and service (thanks Marcella) were both awesome! read more

I was very excited to try Junction as it has good reviews. The food we did get to eat was good not great. The service was miserable. The time between the bread service and our cheese plate was way too long. We had ordered another appetizer to come out before our entrees and we waited for 30 minutes and nothing came. No one told us until we received our entrees that they forgot about the appetizer and they would bring it out immediately. Well we finished our dinner and waited another 15-20 minutes and this appetizer never came. Yes we didn't pay for it but they should have taken one of our meals off the bill as we wasted a lot of time waiting for something that was never going to come. Also, entrees are small and we left hungry. Overall, it was disappointing for a restaurant of this caliber - did not feel like a valued customer. read more

Staff was friendly & helpful, room ( studio) was clean & well supplied with dishes etc. All the food was amazing ( Tavern & The Junction) My husband & I had a great time at The Bistro favorites cooking class with Chef Anthony on Sunday. Only complaint was not being asked if we wanted a box for leftovers at Junction ( food was so good just couldn't finish it all) Looking forward to our next trip :) read more

Well, since we're foodies we figured we stay at this culinary resort. To our disappointment, they couldn't seat us for 30 minutes and guess what? The staff told us that the owners of the resort had our table and were taking their time with their meal. Instead of letting the owners know that customers were waiting for tables, the staff decided to lose us as customers. Very disappointing! We visit the area every year and I will not come back to this resort again. read more

Really enjoyed the restaurant and service was excellent. The waitress was great and really helped with selection of dinner entrees as well as the wine. The food was great and it was a great place to celebrate my wife's birthday. Did not love the dining area that was not in the main section of the restaurant. read more

I took my fiance here for her birthday. The service and atmosphere was excellent. My fiance told me that she wished our waiter could be in every place we eat. The food was good. My expectatuons were very high convidering this is a culinary resort that teaches cooking classes. The selection was only ok. The food was average. Overall, i would definitely recommend this place for a nice night out. read more

Went there for Thanksgiving, and I will tell you I would not return. Food was ok.. I have had much better for alot cheaper. I was very dissappointed with this place. I took my boys there so there were 3 of us, and at $45 a head I would have expected better. Resevations were 35 minutes late to be seated, not pleaseant. Then were they did seat us it was at a small 2 person table that they thought they could make it a 3 person table. Very small and not very stable.. My bill can to $171.00, did not get any drinks or any extra stuff.. they had a mandatory 18% gratuidy which they never stated anywhere. For a buffet.. mandatory is 10%.. I felt very ripped off.. I have eaten in alot of places both here in the states and in Europe, this place does not live up to any type of expection that I have been to. For a culinary institute, I think they have dropped the ball on that.. Gordon Ramsey would be very dissappointed in it as well.. read more