Wonderful inn staff. Very welcoming and helpful. Breakfast was so good. Menu changed a little each day and everything was baked and prepared on site. A very beautiful area and inn to spend the holidays at. We stayed in the peckett suite. Was a wonderful size for the 2 of us with a living area and the jet bath was just what I needed. Only thing we missed was a microwave but we would definitely return and happily stay in the same room. read more

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Food was appropriately creative, beautifully plated, while not overly fussy. My wife had the scallops and I enjoyed the gnocchi--both tasty enough that we would have been pleased with the meal if it had been served to us in a big city, let alone in rural NH. Apps and salads were well-executed as well. Serving sizes slightly exceeded expectations, which was nice after a long day hiking. Our server was attentive. The building and restaurant space are charming. All around, a really nice meal befitting the location. I would certainly return. read more

Such a lovely, wonderful experience. We had reservations for dining only so I can't speak to the Inn experience. We were told immediately that they were short staffed which I appreciate. I believe we were waited on by Mike and Hope and both were very nice and attentive. Each were performing double duties which is all the more impressive. I ordered a filet mignon which was amazing. I had a bite of the duck and wow. All of the food and desserts were really, really good. The dining room space is small and charming. There's a tiny bar in the next room that would have been fun for a night cap. We were the last group of the evening and wanted to be respectful of the staff's time so we left as quickly as we could, however we wanted to buy a few souvenirs. The staff were super patient with us and let us do some quick shopping. Hats off to some hard working and very kind folks for making a special evening for us. read more

TLDR: Make sure to check your bill before giving them your card. They tried to overcharge twice on the same bill, first by $150, then by $50. My girlfriend and I went in here on Friday 5/14/21 and ordered dinner, an appetizer, and two drinks each. The food was good, I want to be clear, but everything that happened after it was eaten left me feeling like there was a concerted effort to rook us for an extra 100% of what we ordered. The first bill comes out and it's a mess of seemingly random numbers. The itemized part was correct: Mussels - $15 Salmon - $34 Schnitzel - $30 Bar - $55 Then the magic happened. Tax -$25 (there is a 9% prepared food tax in NH, which makes it pretty simple to realize that $25 would be for a bill of more than $250) Total - $293... ummm. My girlfriend showed me the bill and I started feeling that itch to call foul, but since she was paying (and is the kind of sweetheart who ends her Siri queries with a 'please') I just said "yeah, that's about twice what it should be" and stepped outside for a smoke to let her handle things civilly. When she told me the new total was $194, and she had tipped on that, I went in expecting that this would end in a comped meal. I was told that: 1. The waitress is dyslexic... which... jesus. Okay, this is a known issue? I'm all for her continuing to wait tables, but maybe have someone else handle the calculations? 2. They don't have a computer and aren't good at math... well, outside of the fact that this is utter horse...sugar, of course they have a computer, even if they didn't you can either: a) learn how to do simple addition, b) have a cell phone made after 1990, c) purchase a $1 calculator, or d) just not charge anything at all for food, and take donations, since numbers are hard and weird and don't matter. 3. The waitress is sweet (so I should let it go?) and could they give a $50 credit back to the card and call it even?) They are lucky to have had such a kind person paying that bill, cause you can be damn sure my tip would have been a single dollar with a note to use it on the purchase of a calculator. To the owner: if you are interested in making this feel like a mistake rather than a business practice, refund my half of what we paid and give the other half to the cooks, because they did a great job. The mussels and schnitzel were delicious. read more

Very solid menu with good creativity. Subtle changes to the familiar. $69 for 4 course pre fixe. More than 2 hour meal time so be prepared for a long, big meal. 10 table restaurant but there were only 12 diners over that whole time so small. A little too small making things feel awkward because you could overhear nearby tables. bees knees cocktail - 4/5. Gin prominent but reasonably balanced. Amuse-bouche cod cake - 4/5. Tasty, creative. Sesame seeds topping, soy sauce. Mushroom ricotto - 3/5. Egg provided a fun twist along with tasty spice powder but still lacked flavor Mushroom gnocchi - 4/5. Wife loved but I did not. Beet salad - 4/5. Delicious goat cheese, great red dressing, nice pistachios. Beets were fine but the low point. Beef tenderloin - 4/5. Well cooked but you'd have to love char flavor. Nice potato latka style side dish with veggies. Sous vide pork - 4/5. Super tender, flavorful crust. Ginger Sweet potatoes were incredible. Beignets with cider and chocolate - 4/5. Very nice apple cider and solid chocolate. Beignets were OK. Expresso Kailua with vanilla ice cream - 5/5. Creative drink dessert. Coffee flavor prominent but enough sweetness. Able to get decaf. Salted truffle with check - 4/5. Very salty. Fun. read more

We had a very disappointing dining experience on May 14 that has left me unsettled and frankly amazed at the sketchiness of the business operations. My boyfriend and I stayed elsewhere but chose to dine at the Sugar Hill Inn based upon the reviews. The food was decent- the mussel appetizer was great (the broth was delicious and livened up the stale table bread we were given), and the two main dishes were fine- though the salmon's taste and texture were that of previously frozen and probably didn't warrant the cost. The issue was that the initial bill was $150 more than it should have been, then after pointing this out (before paying), they said they would fix the error but still proceeded to overcharge by $50. Instead of voiding the transaction, they said they would refund $50 and call us even (what?!). Because we had tipped on the very wrong total, the refund essentially just waived that tip instead of actually fixing the billing error. The entire post-dinner experience ruined a pleasant meal and evening. The staff behaved rudely and unprofessionally, as the waitress asked if my boyfriend had a problem with the bill "again," and the only excuses given were "there is no computer" and "the waitress has dyslexia." A simple math mistake is acceptable, but multiple times with no apology or attempt to make up for the inconvenience (a comped drink or appetizer would have been appreciated) makes me question their practices and advise diners to go elsewhere. Or at least triple-check your bill read more

Chef Val at the Sugar Hill Inn is an artist. A man who loves and lives food, the chemistry of deliciousness, the alchemy of flavor. Wow! Lots to love and not enough space: highlights were the salmon cake amuse bouche, the warm maple cured pork belly and scallop, the truffle Mac and cheese, foie gras and cod. Oh my! Can't wait to return. read more

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We love the atmosphere and scenery Sugar Hill offers, and Izzy's Outdoor area in the spring/summertime is amazing. Especially, when we are hanging with our friends that live in Mays Landing. We would've given 5 Starts for this establishment, however, when we went on Father's Day, we were highly disappointed. We went to hear our friend in an acoustic duo, and grab a bite to eat. We were a party of six, and they told us the only way they could accommodate us was to give us two separate tables. We asked if we could put two adjacent tables together, and when our server asked a fellow server (blonde-haired lady, not the owner), she responded that the tables are too heavy, and wasn't permitted. So, we respectfully sat at two tables. Minutes after we sat down, the large party left, and we asked if we could move, the same lady said no, because this group was waiting for that table, but we witnessed them come after us. Then, another group of 6 came in, and the same server helped to move two tables together for them, and immediately after that, another group arrived, and moved two tables together on their own, and nothing was said. Needless to say, I felt bad for the new owners, and hope she realizes that this server is hurting her business. As much as we love this place, we will only be back to hang at the bar with our friends, and great Bartender, Megan. If we weren't so hungry, and weren't there for the entertainment, we would've left. If you decide to give this place a try, and you get the older blonde-haired server, or the one we had, young dark-haired waitress (she wasn't pleasant or very accommodating, request a new one. Sadly, we won't dine there again. read more

We have stayed at the Inn the past 4 years. Always a great stay but last night was the worst stay. We checked in at 5:00pm the room was extremely cold 54 degrees. They said they just turned up the heat. Ok so we leave are bags go eat dinner come back at 8:10 pm still 54 degrees. Ok go to office the front desk woman tried calling owner, to only receive text message back. Ok nothing can be done. Wake up to 56 degrees at 6:10 am go to office owner still not available. Maintenance man still not available. No policy in order on what to do. I would think a room $400 plus a night would have 24/7 maintenance, They don't . They gave us a little floor heater. But by 9:00 am we are still cold and done!!! We got are money back, now looking for a hotel we see they put up a room available wtf are you kidding me read more

We were told this was the best place to eat in the area. They have outdoor dining on their patio, so even if it rains-no problem. We were fortunate to book a table at the last minute for Friday evening. What a treat! The menu was truncated from that on the web, but still had some stellar options. The blueberry salad was great. Very fresh with lots of fresh herbs adding a flavor punch that was a great start. My wife had the medallion of pork, lightly breaded with a cream and mustard sauce. Exquisite. The pork was perfectly cooked, sauce tangy and rich with capers. I had the veggie risotto. Now I'm usually one that needs meat for a meal, but this was terrific! The sauce was rich with I think a rose cream, a delicious mix of several types of vegetables, squash, fennel, others that escape me now. Very filling and quite delicious. Wish I were staying the night, so we could enjoy a nightcap and darkness falling. Our tour guide was right; this place is a must try if you can get there! read more

Amazing creative dishes. We had truly a memorable meal. Three cheers for the chef!!! Bravo

My wife and I ate here as a romantic dinner while on our honeymoon. Sugar Hill Inn did not disappoint as a great place for a quiet, romantic dinner, with excellent food, top notch service, and the ambiance we were looking for after having just been married. read more

I am a New York food snob and the Sugar Hill Inn meets my unreasonably high standards. I had dinner there a few weeks ago and it was absolutely first rate. Dirt cheap by Big Apple standards ($55 per person for the prix fixe, and a modestly-priced wine list) but the food was interesting, well-executed and delicious. We had the quail & pistachio terrine, the shrimp with avocado and tomato sorbet, the olive-oil poached salmon and the beef tenderloin. The terrine was interesting and produced multiple exclamations of pleasure. The tomato sorbet was surprising and marvelous on a hot night. The salmon was very light and tasty. The tenderloin was tender and good. The only disappointment was the ginger dessert. It was not particularly interesting or enjoyable, at least in comparison to the rest of the meal. For purposes of full disclosure I should admit that I ate every last bit of it. Not bad for the least good thing we had. If you are in the area and you are a food snob or a normal person, have dinner at the Sugar Hill Inn. It reminds you that you don't have to be in the big city to experience serious cuisine. read more

I was asked to take my review down. Just putting it out there. My first review dealt with my thoughts on the food. This one is now my review on the owner. And I was accused of mistreating staff. Which we in no way did. And our adult children used adult conversation and we were also remarked on regarding that. So, if you're a family who wants to enjoy time together. This place is probably not for you. read more

Dinner was amazing! Will definitely come back! The 4 course dinner had an excellent variety of choices. Serving of each course was perfectly spaced out so we did not feel rushed at all. read more

My husband and I went to Sugar Hill Inn for dinner while vacationing for a weekend in Franconia, NH. It's a lovely little Bed and breakfast and I wish we had opted to stay there for our visit. The restaurant has a price fix four course dinner for $63 a person. Everything from the bread and butter to our after dinner espresso was divine. I had a trio of soups to start, my husband had this delicious light yet crisp risotto ball. Second course was a delicious Caesar salad perfectly dressed, chopped and placed in a parmigan fluted mold. The presentation of each course was just beautiful. For dinner, I had filet mignon and my husband had the black truffle mac & cheese. Both were divine. Extensive wine list with great selections to choose from. My only complaint is that we were both too full to try any of the desserts. Server was excellent, food was outstanding. The chef really enjoys what he does and takes great pride in his creations. When I say the best restaurant in the area, it certainly is, but there are slim pickings up there. However, living in a suburb of NYC, we have no shortage of quality restaurants here and hands down our meal at Sugar Hill Inn was better than many fine meals I've had in NYC. It's worth the trip and if you are up there, you don't want to miss this place. Pricey, yes, so it's for a special treat, but worth it. read more

We have had two fabulous experiences dining here. The food is wonderful and the presentation creative and appealing. Love that they feature local foods. Outstanding service. read more

I selected the soup trio, the frisée salad and the duck dish. With a nice bottle of Mt Redon Chateau Neuf du Pape and death by chocolate for desert, Our dining experience was divine and the wine selection exquisite! read more

My husband and I had a wonderful meal here, no special occasion, we just wanted to try something a little different. The room was beautiful, the seating so comfortable and our waiter Jeremy was a true professional. We had their four-course meal and everything was absolutely fabulous. Especially liked the trio of soup and the amuse-bouche, a Middle Eastern meatball. The owner, Stephen was very welcoming and a delight to chat with as we arrived. Looking forward to returning and bringing some friends. read more

First off I never write reviews. Even when I really dislike a place, just not my thing. But this place is special across the board. I have been in F&B for over 12 years. And this is hands down my favorite dining experience. Not only is it amazing, it is amazing every time! Innkeepers are incredibly kind and passionate. Service is world class. And every dish is made with love and respect for food. You will not find a better place to dine in NH. If you are in the area, and do not come here to experience their hospitality and food, you are doing yourself a disservice! read more

THIS IS THE BEST RESTAURANT IN NEW HAMPSHIRE! The meals are always unbelievable and the staff are friendly and professional. This is where I would like to eat once a week, if I lived close. The chef is the best of anywhere I've been including Boston. The price is reasonable for a multi-course gourmet meal. read more

Let's hear it for self-trained chef's! We stayed at the Inn two nights and had dinner here both nights. It's a set menu of four courses including dessert, so I was a bit concerned that the second night would be a dinner of second choices...I.e. those passed by on the night before. Not to fear, the food was consistently excellent and creative. Presentations always well done and the flavors well designed ( mostly). My wife started with the mushroom risotto with poached egg both nights and was delighted, the rice a bit undercooked the first night and not hot enough the 2nd, but the poached egg perfect on both occasions. The salads were excellent...the caesar a standout as it was frissaed romain served in a baked Parmesan cup on top of a Parmesan custard with a light dressing. The first night we both had the filet crusted with horseradish. This dish surprised me as I generally prefer a steak with just salt and pepper. In this case, the horseradish gratin was infused with salt and the dark sauce almost a pure flavor of black pepper...excellent! The second night we had the ossobucco and chicken. The ossobucco was very good and chicken succulent, though the stuffing was uninspired. As you can see, some great highlights nd some lowlights, but overall worth the effort. read more

While the food is extraordinarily wonderful and beautifully prepared and presented, we found the service a bit intrusive and pretentious, with courses being over described and over anticipated. Dinner at Sugar Hill is not only a meal but an event as well. From the time we were seated until we left it was 2 1/2 hours without any dessert a bit longer than i would have wished. I cannot comment on the inn itself as we did not stay there but from what i could see it was lovely. read more

We were extremely disappointed with our dining experience although the Inn was beautiful. First off we were misquoted on the price and things went down hill from there. We had reservations for 8:30pm for a 4 course dinner. Seating wasn't until 8:45 despite a relatively quiet dining area. Our waitress appeared frazzled handed us the menus and disappeared for 15 minutes, on return we ordered a glass of wine each (party of 2) placed our order and waited...and waited...Finally received our first course (not worth the wait) and waited...30 minutes later the next course with NO interaction from the waitress. This continued for the entire evening, the waitress NEVER checked back with us regarding our courses. FINALLY after an under cooked main entree and a request to package our dessert to take away (because it was sooo late) and a haughty sigh from the waitress we received the dessert wrapped and a bill. We were $42 over charged for 4 glasses of wine we never ordered. After reviewing the charge we jokingly said if we had actually managed to drink 4 glasses each we would be on the floor she still questioned us assuming we were perhaps lying. Yikes!!! So disappointed, I wanted to love this place. Lovely setting and Inn, please fix this. I've had better meals and service at Chipolte. read more