Outstanding staff and great food that's reasonably priced. Plenty of seating in a comfortable pub…read moreatmosphere.

I discovered this place the first time I came to Vermont and visited St Albans. This is a great pub…read morethe food was delicious fast and friendly service.

After spending a few days in Quebec City for the winter festival, we stopped in on our way back to…read morethe US. I'm a brewery hound so this was an easy pick close to the border. I'm not kidding when I say - and my traveling partners agree- this was the best food and drink we put in our mouths our entire trip! Get a fondue, a couple of apps, and a beer and enjoy a wonderful meal!! We even saved room for a maple dessert - also fantastic! Come and enjoy- you won't be disappointed!!

La Memphré bookended our trip to the Eastern Townships, being our first and last food stops in…read moreMagog. This popular brewery was definitely worth the revisit for their high quality food and drinks, with a major perk being that it is open everyday and doesn't close between mealtimes. The Tall Man and I came during semi-off hours, first for a late lunch and later for an afternoon snack/drink. They have a large outside deck with a great view of the lake, but we opted to sit in their cozy dining room both times. We visited with baby in tow, first with a stroller and once without. The accessible entrance was not very obvious (we noticed it only after our second visit) and it was covered in snow. There are several steps leading to the porch and main entrance. The host was gracious enough to find a table that could fit a stroller next to it, but that was made easier by our off-hours visit. The staff is very friendly and most are pretty fluent in both English and French. We ordered in French the first time around, but by our second trip our language skills and brains were a bit worn out, so we were thankful our server cheerfully switched to English. They all gave us great recommendations, and everything we had was quite tasty. Think elevated brewpub than bar food. Drinks-wise, the Tall Man equally enjoyed La Pointe Merry (IPA) and La Kilt (Scotch ale). I opted for their non-alcoholic options and was happy with my Quebec-made kombucha and gin and tonic mocktail. Both came in cans or bottles, and I ended up taking the rest of my kombucha to go. Instead of ordering full entrees, we opted for a spread of small plates. The cod bites (bouchées de morue) were excellent, crisply fried with soft, flaky fish inside and a killer dipping sauce. The kiddo is just starting to eat solid foods and quite enjoyed the fish. The onion rings (nounounes rings) were also a hit. We also enjoyed the duck drumlettes (pilons de canard) and the fries (frites). Note the fries are made French style and not crispy (as opposed to what's usually served in American restaurants ironically as "French" fries). We will definitely be back! I did eat gluten on this trip as a periodic treat, but am usually gluten free. They didn't seem to have too many GF options on their menu, but I would come back to try their entrees and see if I could make it work.

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

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.

I have one word for this place TACOS!! :) :) They have beef, chicken or veggie tacos, I tried the…read morebeef ones and they were delicious!! I guess they have recently changed owners and are now opened all day long which is a good thing. The first time I tried to go here it was 1:45 and I was turned away because they closed at 2. I'm happy I came back, my mom had a naan pizza and said it was awesome as well. They have a lot of beer to choose from, cocktails as well. The menu looks really good but it will be hard for me to try something other than those tacos. This place has a super pub vibe and seems like an awesome space to hang out.

Our second visit to this gem of a pub! Mom had the burger and I had the club sandwich. Both were…read moreamazing including the best fries ever. Sabrina was our server both times, she's a very sweet woman with great customer service skills. Will return again, soon!

Came on a Saturday night and it was during the peak dining time. Had to negotiate (push) to find a…read moreseat for three but to be fair the hostess was doing her best to accommodate us during a very busy time. We ended up with a great seat and our server sensed our lack of speaking French so quickly pivoted to English. When realized we are vegetarian she mentioned that the veggie patty could be substituted to different meat dishes so I got the tacos and shared a couple pizzas. Food was super good! I would suggest avoiding the parking lot during busy periods as we had to turn around and park on the street but other than that a great time.

Followup....upon returning to Brasserie Dunham when visiting again, we had pretty much the exact…read moresame lackluster experience. We tried to go to the Sutton Brewery but they were packed, so ended up at Dunham again. Again, the waitress was rude, non-knowledgeable and stand-offish. You have to get your own water and it took forever to get our food. The poutine was so so and again, luke warm and the cheese never melted. Again, the beer is good but that's about it. The service and the food are meh and it's WAY WAY overpriced. Our 3 piece family got 2 beers, a veggie burger and two poutines....oh and an apple juice...and with tip it was over $100 Canadian. Offensive. We will remember next time and not return again even if everything else is full. Thumbs DOWN!

this is my first review ever and that's how bad the service was. I have been in the restaurant…read moreindustry for over 40 years and I'm very patient and understanding if servers are busy but what I experienced from the bartender (Nichole) was unexplainable I truly have no idea what I did to get treated that way but she ignored us, rolled her eyes and shook her head at us. she clearly wanted to wait on her regulars first. and she seemed very pleased and comfortable her with horrible attitude towards us. It was very disappointing. I was really looking forward to a fun afternoon with friends.

The last few years it seems like every time we go in we don't get served. It says open until 9:00…read morepm and we arrive at 7:40 to be told the kitchen was closed. You should probably update your hours if this is happening so often. it's very inconvenient to make a pointless 30 minute drive to be told the kitchen is closing over an hour before closing time.

Great wings and beer! A great time to hang with friends during the week or party it up in the…read moreweekend.

I used to come here when I was a student at Bishops in 1988. It is where I had my first beer…read more(bah!, ha!,ha!. Just kidding). I was fun then as I'm sure it is now. geez, you can't still chain smoke in there can you?

Quick and really good breakfast for the price point! Will…read moredefinitely return whenever I'm back in town :) If you don't feel like reading, here is a quick rating: Scroll down for my rating scale ! - Food 8/10 - Price 9/10 - Interior 8/10 - Service 8.5/10 Super modern inside and out! Staff is very friendly and it's very affordable:) My plate came out to just over $10! Looking forward to my next visit ------ My Rating Scale : (As someone who isn't picky with food but brutally honest!) I do, however, have a high standard for quality of service. 10 - Perfect, O Complaints 9: Amazing 8: Great 7: Decent 6: Good 5: Average 4: Plain 3: Bad 2. Awful 1: Horrendous

From the owner: Come enjoy a savory dish at Restaurant L'Interlude. Come relax on their terrace beneath the sun…read more They are easily accessible by car.

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.