The best burger - the sugarmaker... seriously. We are up for a few day at Jay Peak and was looking…read morefor something for dinner in one of the neighboring towns and found The Thirsty Burger in google maps - Richford VT. This is one some can easily miss, but should definitely stop in. That burger was by far the best burger I ever had. I told my boyfriend that this is the meal I want as my last meal! We also had the mozzarella sticks and the marinara is awesome, and we had the onion rings which are made exactly as onion rings should be! They also have a state of the art "non-taps" beer system which is amazing! I'm so glad that we visited this restaurant. Thank you to the family who runs this for great service and great food!

The dressing on the Caesar salad was perfect and the bread crumbs with the thinly shredded cheese…read morewere delicious. Definitely something I would order again. The street corn queso was good too, but probably not something I personally would get again. Not pictured are the dry rub chicken wings, which were so good. They were crispy, flavorful, and came with a delicious homemade sauce on the side. I also got a Moscow mule which was super good and fairly priced at only $9. I would definitely recommend this place and come back again!

Immediately upon entering we were greeted by the hostess who took our names and said the wait was…read moreabout 20 minutes. We ordered beers at the bar and were seated within 10 minutes. It was the busiest place in town for a Sunday night. The burger was cooked exactly as requested. It didn't come with fries so I ordered the barbecue chips and dip. A huge order we took home to snack on the next day. Service was fantastic and quick!

Got the Blue Royale and Samuel de Champlaign burgers, both were FANTASTIC. Fries were also great…read more Only complaint I have was the flies/bugs around but it's the woods so what are you gonna do.

Insane Ethan Allen burger!!! Up there as one of the best burgers of my life. The cranberry sauce is…read moreso creamy, mixed with the crunch of the apple, and fresh beef. Everything about this was so unique and incredible, please get this! Also got the garlic cheeseburger which was fairly good but got nothin on that Ethan Allen. Recommend trying their more out-there burgers than the traditional ones, as this spot is too good and creative. 5 stars!!!

We dropped by here for dinner. The INN is really gorgeous, and the restaurant was smaller than…read moreexpected and intimate. We ordered the antelope Swedish balls, French onion soup, and firecracker beef. Most of the food wasn't great - the antelope Swedish meatballs were the best of the 3. The French onion soup had too much thyme and a very watery broth. The firecracker beef was offensive!! It has a warning that it's very spicy (which is true), but it was a really strange dish! I expected an Asian inspired spicy beef dish over rice, but we got a hot sauce drenched rice bowl. Allegedly there was beef in it, but there was really no texture or flavor other than hot sauce! To clarify to the owner comment - we did tell our server we didn't like it, and that it was not due to the spice - it was due to the gross flavor. She simply said "oh I haven't heard that one" and did not offer to take it off the bill or replace it. Now the drinks and desserts were fantastic! We loved our seasonal cocktails, and we ordered two desserts and polished them off. The maple chomeur was drenched in sauce and so good - we actually poured the remaining sauce over our apple warm too! I loved the fresh apples in the tart since there was some texture. Service was also very good from the front desk to our server.

During a recent ski trip to Jay Peak, my group and I visited this cozy local restaurant with high…read morehopes, given the limited dining options in the area. Overall, it offered a unique experience, though not without a few drawbacks. To start, the appetizers were fantastic. We shared the beef tartare, mussels, and crab rangoon. The beef tartare stood out for its flavor, though the accompanying baguette was slightly stale. Despite that, the appetizers were the highlight of the meal. For soup, we sampled the French onion, which was met with mixed reviews--decent, but not particularly memorable. The main courses included kangaroo, venison, fish and chips, and duck. While the chef's talent for creating flavorful dishes was evident, all the meats were unfortunately overcooked. This may have been due to the challenge of preparing multiple meals at once, as we were informed that there was only one chef in the kitchen. The restaurant itself boasts a charming and homey ambiance that enhances the dining experience. Service was friendly and accommodating, with no issues on that front. A standout feature of the menu was the inclusion of kangaroo--a rare find, especially in Vermont. While it's worth trying for the novelty, be prepared for its distinctively high iron content, which imparts a metallic flavor that may not appeal to everyone. In conclusion, this restaurant offers a unique and enjoyable experience despite a few missteps. The friendly service and cozy atmosphere make it a worthwhile stop for those visiting the Jay area. Just keep in mind that the kitchen's limitations may impact larger parties or more complex orders. If you're feeling adventurous, give the kangaroo a try--you likely won't find it anywhere else nearby!

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.

I thought I already did a review from here, but I will do it again. I really enjoyed our visit with…read morethis particular brewery. I went with my motorcycle group for like 20 or five of us or whatever for lunch on our run back in. We had a vacation trip up north and we took one of the guys who let a group over to there did some stops on the way we got there. I'm glad I got there before everybody else close by the time they got there I've been waiting a while but by the time I got there, there was no tables available so if I hadn't held the tables we had we wouldn't have been able to get seated together or sit down and eat. All the food was top-notch oh my goodness it was so fresh and tasty. The service was amazing. They had drink specials that day. We tried one of them something with bourbon. I don't know what it was. I think it was a mule. But so delicious some of us got pizza some sandwiches, some good fish. It was a wide variety across the board of things that people ordered. Everything was just delicious and it came out so quick and all on time like altogether we had like four tables and everybody ate within five minutes of each other. It was amazing because usually if it was a tape of service type of that big of people and we go out like sometimes the last people are still eating when the first group is done and leaving so this was kind of better that we all got to eat together like a big family. But I thought it was just a really cool place and it ran right along the bike path and the river and it was beautiful. It had mostly it was in a big building so it was mostly outside, but it was open for meant to end and it was just cool and comfortable and nobody was hurried or rushed and I felt that was a big important thing to me because I hate being rushed when I'm eating and stuff but it wasn't. It was awesome. I would definitely go back there again.

Fried chicken sandwich and yummy beer! What more could you want ? Also is a restaurant that has…read moresome delicious , elevated dinner choices such as steaks or mussels. Will definitely come here again.

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.

Food was amazing! Always so good every time we go! The server Chelsea (she said there were two…read moreChelsea's so she is big Chelsea ) tonight was fiesta night! Everything was amazing only bad thing was they ran out of thier amazing sweet potato maple cheesecake that is to die! They have many dessert options that are great!

What an establishment! For a busy skiers Saturday night the food was spot on perfection. The owner…read morewho is the chief in the back cooked a table of seven's meals so good I went to tip him not knowing he's the owner and he respectively declined. I came in with the guys and we were definitely the rowdiest of the guests, in a respectful way. I kept my peace and did my thing which was observing everything going on around while the rest of the table did there thing. The lady who greeted my buddy an I when we first walked in was very energetic which she needed to be as she was one of two servers on the floor. The other server who served us also was the bartender. So in a nutshell, if you come across this scenario and or see similar conditions please be kind, respectful, and most importantly patient as this will not be the quickest service. Use this time to enjoy the company around you with anticipation of a delicious meal coming your way which at that point time means nothing. A 7:15 reservation turned into a two plus hour enjoyable night. Lets talk food. There were a lot of specials on the board. I had blackened swordfish, one person ordered chicken parm, there was one other chicken dish and the rest of the table ordered some kind of steak dish. A recipe for something to not come out correctly. As the food was being brought out I watched the waitress return a plate of fish n chips which initially I thought was my meal and they were going to have to rush cook mine, I was wrong. My swordfish was placed in front of me and I drooled after my first bite. The rest of the table shut up as they too were devouring their plates. Wish I had leftovers but I cleaned my plate of every last pice of rice and scrap. Dessert. I wanted a carrot cake but was convinced otherwise to try the key lime pie by the server who greeted me. There were two orders of carrot cake on the table so I was able to try it and that if definitely a top five carrot cake in my books. As for the key lime pie, it was ok. Not really the flavors I was jiving for after my meal and don't really have many samples to compare it to. Wasn't bad, just wasn't personally for me. Ether way, this establishment is definitely a place worth making a reservation for. Food is delicious!! Thank you John!!

Delicious beer (IPA in particular) and food came out fast, hot, fresh and delicious! We sat outside…read moreand were able to have our (well behaved) dog with us.

I had the pumpkin soup $6 that was lukewarm and terrible folliwed by the chicken wrap for $21.95. A…read moremediocre lunch with tax and tip for $36. My friend had a hamburger. The patty was so hard she couldn't get a fork into it. Worst restaurant I have ever been to.