WAIT! WHAT!?!? I can't f'ing believe I haven't left a review for T.H.E. -- my favorite restaurant in the White Mountains (BY FAR) -- before now! I'm serious; if we're in the Jackson area for the weekend, it's not usual for us to dine here two or three nights in a row! The first time I came to T.H.E. in Jackson Village, NH, I didn't know I was rediscovering/following Chef/Owner Jeffrey Fournier (and his wife Kate) of 51 Lincoln fame -- a former favorite of mine in Newton, MA, close to where I live. By the way, Buttonwood occupies that space in Newton now, and it's excellent, too. But I digress. We love Jackson Village, we love the White Mountains, and we love to visit the area as often as we can. I can even imagine moving here one day. But unlike the greater Boston area, there's not much to choose from in the Mount Washington Valley when it comes to fine dining. T.H.E. is the exception!!! Trust me, if you're ever in the area, you MUST GO HERE if you like great food in creative dishes based on farm-to-table principles.  It's even become a holiday tradition for us to treat ourselves to a T.H.E. gift certificate every Christmas. We know we'll be in the area several times in the coming year, and we KNOW we'll be dining at T.H.E. when we do.  My mouth is watering as I write this, and I cannot wait to go back again this fall. Did I mention I CAN'T BELIEVE I'VE NEVER WRITTEN A REVIEW for T.H.E.!!!! read more

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We LOVED eating here! We got into town later than anticipated and hadn't figured out where to have dinner. We drove by and noticed how cute Thompson House looked and couldn't resist. We were able to snag a reservation, I think one of the last ones available. We arrived a little early hoping they could seat us early, but no such luck, we had to wait until our time. The owner, who greeted us, gave us confusing instructions on where we could wait after we ordered drinks at the bar, so we tried to sit a couple of places before she told us those seats were going to soon be occupied (I don't think they ended up being so). But no matter, we got our table on time. I wasn't bothered by the limited options on the menu, I think that's a plus. Although we booked same day; I assume it's frustrating to book in advance and find out that the day's menu isn't to your liking. I'm a little surprised at some of the recent reviews which are from a few days before we ate there; aside from the confusing communication from the owner, we had a great service experience. The server offered tap water along with the paid versions (and they left two carafes of water--something no other restaurant usually does!). My one complaint was that the waiter didn't know how to answer my question about a wine pairing, but was quick about consulting the sommelier. We started with the butter lettuce salad and roasted mushrooms. The salad was perfectly dressed and the combination of the mushrooms, potato mash, toasted sage, and flowers was divine. I got the risotto, which looked more like grits to me than a risotto (didn't taste like grits, thankfully, it was delicious). My partner got the pasta, which was tasty but nothing really special. We made room for dessert, he got the chocolate bar and I got the beignets. The coulis was so good I was eating it with my spoon. I didn't really clock the 7% fee on the check; in DC a lot of restaurants are adding them now to counteract rising costs. The problem is that they don't disclose it in advance (which is now illegal in DC); they definitely need to have a sign or something. I would absolutely come back! read more

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What a great experience! Both food and service are first rate. We shared the pork chop and the salad and all of it was so delicious. We were lucky to get in but it was a Wednesday. Give it a try if you are in Jackson - you will not be disappointed. read more

THE came highly recommended from the owner of the boutique hotel we were staying at (Villa Hygge) and we are so glad we came! We started with the charcuterie board that all the reviewers rave about. The raves we're worthy! Each bite of the locally sourced goodies exploded with flavor! Even the cheddar did not disappoint! I am not always the biggest blue fan, but probably ended up loving that cheese the best! It paired incredibly with their quince jam. We shared the two pastas for dinner. One was a braised pork and smoked ricotta ravioli served on a sweet layer of carrot purée. The other was a shredded Brussel sprout carbonara with a curly pasta that nicely held the delicately flavored sauce. Pastas in america can be so overly cheesy. Each of these were delicate, light and bright. The fresh Brussel sprouts were an unexpected crisp and complimented the bacon essence perfectly. I loved my Chilean Los Vascos Sauvignon Blanc but was surprised for a farm to table they didn't offer varietals from at least New England/ Long Island/ east coast. We will be back ! read more

Thompson House Eatery - Charcuterie board extraordinaire! We loved every bite of the local cheeses and homemade crackers, mustard and quince jam. - New American Near Me - Jackson, New Hampshire

We really liked it here! The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive. The food is farm to table so everything tastes incredibly fresh. The presentation is beautiful as well. I am gluten free and our waiter was knowledgeable on what I could and couldn't have. We absolutely loved the cheese board (added gf crackers) and the pork shoulder appetizer (soo tender)! For entrees my fiancé had the marinara pasta which he raved about. I had the chicken which I enjoyed but don't feel like I would need to come back for. I would definitely consider this to be one of the better restaurants in North Conway. Make sure you make reservations as they do get busy! read more

Thompson House Eatery - Pork shoulder - New American Near Me - Jackson, New Hampshire

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THE continues to be amazing and no trip to the area is complete without a visit! The hyper local ingredients, incredible craft cocktails, beyond tasty food and the cutest atmosphere - if you haven't been you're really missing out. The service is great and the owners are so lovely. A fabulous place if you have allergies as well, so accommodating. read more

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Excellent service and food. Finest dining in Mount Washington Valley. Very pleasant and personable staff read more

My husband and I ate dinner at the Thompson House Eatery last week for the very first time. We were in the area and thought we would give it a try. The service was superb and the food was absolutely by far ... beyond delicious. The flavors in each dish were blended so beautifully. The Ghost cocktail was so creatively crafted. If you like a little tiny bit of heat in your drink, it's a must try. Really different and so good! read more

If I could give zero stars, I would. I took my parents here to celebrate their 43rd wedding anniversary and was looking forward to a special evening. The owner was incredibly rude, condescending and arrogant. The steak we ordered was just not edible. After expressing our disappointment, the owner came to our table and instead of apologizing, claimed we were in HER home and HER guests and did not apologize for quite possibly the worst steak I've ever had. She claimed the steak was grass fed and organic and the reason it wasn't "edible" was because I ordered it medium rare. Interesting. After realizing she was the worst business owner we had ever met, we told her if we were her guests, we would not be paying at all because guests don't pay, customers do! I asked her to just apologize, which was all I was looking for, but instead I was made to feel it was my fault i didn't like it and the scientific claim it was high quality meat. The kicker was the empty dish with a candle for my parents anniversary that she sent out to the table with the check. Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength. We will never go back and I suggest you don't either. read more

Thompson House Eatery - Empty anniversary dessert for my parents 43rd wedding anniversary... - New American Near Me - Jackson, New Hampshire

All I can say is wow! Second time coming here and it was just as spectacular. We came the night after our wedding and they made special effort to recognize us and really make us feel welcome. The food from the acorn squash soup, to the steak and pastas was all amazing. The owners are wonderful and the food is sourced locally. read more

Thompson House Eatery - New American Near Me - Jackson, New Hampshire

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Very good food, server was great. Would definitely recommend going and will be back. Their commitment to local sourcing and farm-to-table menu items is excellent. 5-10 years ago, this experience would have merited 5 stars. In the modern world of fine dining, you truly need to execute exceptionally across the board. Great food can be found anywhere and there is no shortage of talented chefs and cooks. I'm in full support of the auto-gratuity, but the 7% "infrastructure" surcharge is not a good look. Just raise the food pricing. The James Beard award is great, but as a frequent diner at fine dining restaurants, only the pesto and beet cake dessert special were exceptional. read more

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Why I'll go back: Farm fresh cuisine with incredible flavor in a welcoming country setting You HAVE to order: whatever soup is on the menu (just trust me) Tony's Tip: def make a reservation or you'll either get shut out or be stuck sitting outside, which is an iffy proposition in NH unless it's late Spring or Summer Well, we definitely saved the best for last. T.H.E. was the third in our back-to-back-to-back foodie adventure on our Fall trip to our place in Madison, NH. Having dug into their web site, I was intrigued by how seriously T.H.E. seemed to pursue their craft, from cultivating most of their own ingredients to having curated a diverse wine list. After entering the little market in the barn, we were led into the restaurant and seated in the main dining room, which is cozy, but spacious. From there, our servers were great hosts - casual, but professional, patient with our occasional indecision (after all, it's tough to order when you want to eat almost everything on the menu), and respectfully careful in a COVID environment. The menu has a mix of staples that are almost always offered and seasonal, if not daily specials. We loved the variety of our charcuterie board and devoured the soup of the day, which reminded me of a green tortilla soup (I think with wild boar, though my memory is a little foggy on that). I also loved my herb roasted chicken, including the glazed bolero carrots (insane!). If you didn't leave room for dessert, don't worry - just grab a sea salt dark chocolate bar to go - it's so rich, it will last you a few days. Bottom line: this was an incredible find, and I'm sorry I didn't stumble upon it sooner. It's on the top of our list the next time we make our way up from Boston, and we can't wait to see what surprises T.H.E. is cooking up! read more

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Extremely limited menu in terms of entrees. 5 choices - none to my taste. I'm very disappointed. I don't need a large menu, but since I don't eat rabbit or pasta, that left only 2 options. The decor needs a refresh for sure. The service was very good however. read more

My husband and I come here every year on our annual trip to North Conway. There isn't a restaurant in the area that comes even close to THE. The food is amazing every single time. While a limited menu, it's farm to table so everything is made with the freshest ingredients. Service always goes above and beyond here. They make every dish fresh to order, so don't expect a quick dinner, but it's worth it. It's also very intimate and a small menu, so I'm not sure I would recommend bringing kids. The ambiance could definitely use some updating, but the food makes up for everything. We love this place so much and will continue to come back every year. read more

Great food, great service, a real gem! Dinner with friends, a birthday occasion on Sat night, reservations for 7:30, sat right on time. Dinner was excellent, 5 choices limited to a couple chicken, beef and fish dishes! Tried the sirloin special, cooked perfectly, others had the salmon and risotto. Locally sourced foods which is always a plus! Service was excellent ( Lexi) owners were very visible and friendly . Kitchen was immaculate even at the end of a busy night! Highly recommend! read more

This place is one of a kind in the white mountain area of New Hampshire, tucked away in the small little interesting town of Jackson! The staff and food is fresh and all made from the farm to the table. The drinks were amazing and unique. The first cocktail was made of over 35 different alcohols and was called zombie milk...had to try it and I'm glad that I did. My favorite app was the cod special that came out with a spicy sauce and lightly salted cucumbers. Delicious! The smoked tomato soup was plentiful and was topped with cilantro. Very tasty, ,but probably better cold? I didn't really taste anything Smokey in the soup. The street corn. Absolutely delicious with the cheese encrusted on the Cobb. The corn bread was the best I've ever had with melted butter on the bottom and tons of flavor on the top. I ordered the rib eye steak and although it was cooked perfectly to medium rare, it was dry. Not the best steak I've had but reasonable at $35. The cod fish dish was cooked perfectly and was done very well with the right amount of spice. I don't usually eat fish on the second day, but I did this time. When you get the bill, you can order things from the farm by using the checklist that they provide. I look forward to going back in the future and trying another one of the amazing menus read more

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Stellar reviews about the lovely owner/hostess! Brilliant job, wonderful hospitality! LOL

The service was top notch, food delicious. Very creative options but somewhat limited. You can't go wrong here.

Every part of this dining experience was fantastic ... I use the word experience because it isn't just about the food at Thompson House. The food was amazing. The service was top notch and details were not over looked - even the fresh flower arrangements around the restaurant are curated by one of the owners. If you are in the area and enjoy a special meal Thompson House is a must ! Our only regret ..... we were too full for dessert! read more

Great food and atmosphere. Definitely going back when I'm in the area. Specials are amazing too

New owners! Purchased prior owners hard work and their name, but you cannot purchase their same commitment to quality food and service. Comparision Before / After Before, friendly reservation system. After, hostile computer system, with a 50 dollar penalty if your too late or have an issue with making your reservation. That is 50 dollars per person, secured in advance by a valid credit card, non refundable. Before, a no-nonsense menu. After, fine print hidden in the menu. EXTRA, MANDATORY fees for building "restoration" and "Wage equity," mandatory 7%. Extra al a carte fees for everything. Before, warm greeting by knowledgeable staff. After, "Do you wish Sparkling water or Perrier? This is as you sit down, at ridiculous prices, no offer for the fresh mountain tap water. Before, varied menu, offering fresh local fare based upon season and availability. After, severely limited menu, limited outsourced offerings. Before, while you wait. A fresh special chef tasting plate hors d'oeuvre and a fresh local hot breadbasket. After, NOTHING. Before, the cuisine, best in the state. After, overpriced, overcooked, undercooked, flavorless, bland, not worth the value, cheep, poorly prepared, stuff, I refuse to call this food and at outrageous prices. An example: Before, fresh, Shushi quality, buttery Tuna, expertly prepared, excellent quality of fish, with accompanying sides from the garden or prepared by someone who takes pride in what they serve. Visually appealing and a treat for anyone who takes food selfies. AFTER, foul smelling, very strong odor of fish, full of gristle and toughness, basically served totally raw, the consistency of such that even the sharpest knife can not cut thru. Served in one chunk. Served in one chunk because no one in the "kitchen" knows what they are doing. The rest of the meal just isn't worth reviewing. Extremely limited menu, no desserts so to speak of. No quality or freshness in anything any of our party was served. Some meals were sent back, manager / owner questioned our decisions, NO attempt was made to compensate for our lost time or disappointment. We collectively can not believe what has happened and how this establishment is currently being operated. "Wont be back, is a gross understatement." NOT kid friendly. read more

We were there on the last Wednesday in September. The place is very cute inside. We were supposed to be seated at the bar, but the folks that were in our seats were lingering, so we sat at a high-top in the bar area. The staff is SO nice and accommodating. Shout out to our server Ashley! This is truly a farm to table place, so expect the food to reflect that. We had the tomato soup which was delicious but had lots of pieces of tomato skins in it. The alliums 4 ways was interesting. I just wish the main onions were cooked more because it was like eating a raw onion. The bolognese was excellent. And the Hake (white fish) was very good but needed salt and more of the delicious fennel sauce that accompanied it. I asked if I could get just the chicken liver pate instead of the whole charcuterie board, and they accommodated me with a smaller board with a huge portion of pate! We ended up sharing it with the table next to us. The cocktails are delicious as well. If you are staying anywhere near the area, this place is a must! read more

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My husband and I found THE whole staying at the Inn at Ellis years ago, we loved it then and we're so disappointed when it closed for a while. But it's back and better than ever!!! We would drive up to Jackson just to eat here. The atmosphere is just perfect and the food is fresh and delicious. Service is fantastic and owners are so sweet and thoughtful. They have outdoor seating and an attached farm stand. Looooove it here. A must do if you're anywhere close to Jackson!! read more

Thompson House Eatery - Front deck & seating. There's more seating out back near the gardens! - New American Near Me - Jackson, New Hampshire

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This is by far the best restaurant in the region. This is a family run restaurant with an amazing chef and the hospitality and service are also fantastic. They have their own garden and all meats and fish are locally sourced and always extremely fresh. We eat here every time we are in the region and is one of our favorite restaurants anywhere. It is a small, ever changing menu, with thought out flavors in every dish they serve. The desserts consist of Beignets and fresh homemade ice creams that are extremely interesting (mushroom honey, smoked and sun dried tomato just to make a few). We are including pictures without descriptions of taste on all since we have been here so many times, however be sure if you like a great chef, farm to table ingredients and an incredibly hospitable staff including one of the owners Kate, then don't hesitate to try this special place. read more

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I have visited this restaurant several times and have always enjoyed their bolognese. However, during my recent visit, the food and service were very disappointing. My husband and I dined there in November 2023 and were well aware of an automatic 20% gratuity and a 7% infrastructure fee. Unfortunately, the waiter was not as attentive as he had been on our previous visits. We brought to his attention that my husband's pork was cold, but he simply walked away without apologizing and said he would inform the chef. He returned after 7 minutes and asked if we wanted the dinner reheated. By that time, my husband had lost his appetite and we were disappointed by the lack of apology and to try and make it right. I am not sure if this establishment is under new management, but for the price of the food and the quality of the wait staff, we will not be returning. read more

The place and service are nice. Food is very mediocre and it is overpriced and overrated. we were a party of six . We took a cheese board to share as appetizer . we got three tiny pieces of cheese , a few crackers and a splash of jam on the side. we added a chicken pate and some kimchi side to it. price tag for the board with the 2 extras : $47. As entrees , one took the pasta dish . it looked like a kids' menu pasta dish with a very dull taste .The bolognese was almost invisible on it. ($36) The 5 others went for the pork chops ($42). The pork was undercooked and super hard. the sides with the pork were 'army style' white beans and some sweet potatoes purée. The wines are extremely pricey for very mediocre quality wines. Be aware that they also automatically add a 7% service fee and 20% tip to the check. We will not return to that place. read more

Terrible service. Food was nothing great Would not recommend. Save your money for White Mountain Cider co times better read more

Stumbled upon this place two years ago while traveling by myself. Sat at the bar and had a couple of beers before I decided to order the steak. My world changed!!! This place is so unbelievable and the staff? Over the top attentive and friendly and so informative as to the selections. Went back just two weeks ago with a couple of my coworkers. I loved Jackson so much that I booked another trip with a 'must' at the Thompson House Eatery. My coworkers totally understood just what I was talking about when we entered! Such a cozy and quaint place decorated to feel so special and alluring. There are no true words to express the amazing food, the wonderful staff and the setting. Just 'magical!' Do yourself a favor and go!!! You will NOT be disappointed! read more

Food was good, a little pricey but I was not disappointed with the quality or quantity of the items. Couldn't make a non alcoholic beverage other than sodas or the two different items on the menu u (no raspberries/cran juice etc) but then there was a pure with dessert that could have easily blended with soda water or ginger ale for a great cocktail. Just odd to me. I think our server was new, seemed nervous, forgot our silver and our tea. The biggest off-put was the mandatory 20% tip and additional 7%. I didn't get to see how the tips were stacked or if I was tipping on tax, tip then the additional 7%. I don't mind tipping 20%, it's the additional 7% and auto gratuity, we were a party of two. We have farm to tables where we are, no infrastructure or historical building fee, or auto gratuity. I really wanted to love this place, I can't. It wasn't the food, it was the "rules". It's a great one and done. read more

We had dinner last evening and absolutely loved the farm to table restaurant. The food was homemade, fresh from the garden and absolutely delicious! Well worth the splurge. The owners we so nice to all the guests. read more

Thompson House Eatery - New American Near Me - Jackson, New Hampshire

I have waited 5 years to eat here and was worth the wait Smoked pork was perfectly cooked And I am still dreaming about the skillet corn bread My wife had the salmon So good Jeff and Kate gave us the whole tour and treated us like family Thank you read more

The owner is incredibly rude, condescending and arrogant. After spending $142 for a nothing worth raving about dinner, my husband and I paid our bill and left. The owner came out to the parking lot as we were in our car and ready to back out. She asked how everything was and we said fine. She then proceeded to tear into us that we only left a 17% tip and "it is industry standard to leave a 20% tip". As you can imagine we were in complete shock that this conversation was taking place. We told her we would never ever come back and she was fine with that. Some things I would like to ask the owner: Is "industry standard" to charge a 7% Property and Infrastructure fee ($7.42) which also got tipped on? Is it also "Industry Standard" to run after your patrons to the parking lot, try to embarrass them and lecture for a bigger tip? She is a horrible person who should not be in the food industry. I'll never see you again and will happily give my patronage to other locations in the valley who appreciate my business. read more

Not only was the food fresh and delicious, but customer service was impeccable. The attention to detail, knowing what's on the menu, and just being so sweet and polite made the experience dining at Thompson House Eatery a wonderful one. I highly recommend it trying it out if you're in the area. Love, love, love the farm to table concept. The mini store next door has some great items to buy and take with you as well. I enjoyed the salmon tartare as an appetizer and salmon with potatoes and peas as an entree. Both of which were absolutely delicious! read more

Thompson House Eatery - New American Near Me - Jackson, New Hampshire

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There were nine of us celebrating my husband's retirement at T.H.E. this past weekend. It was very disappointing. We were excited to go but after experiencing it we would not recommend this place. We felt (like others have mentioned in their reviews...) that the hostess and servers were arrogant and dismissive to us at times. As requested by the server, we ordered our entrees at the same time as a our cheese board and corn bread starters. We didn't get our entrees until two hours after we ordered them. Drinks were good but server did not come by to check on us often which resulted in lots of waiting around for another drink. Although we were a large party and reservations were early, before the restaurant started to get busy, we were left alone most of the time. Dirty glasses were left when new drinks came and no one asked us if we were done with starters even after we had long since stopped eating them. Most of us had the heirloom tomatoes with mushroom bucatini pasta and it was not good. It was very salty tasting and not much flavor. One person had the swordfish and he was disappointed that it was very bland. By the time the food came none of us really felt like eating. It is hard to believe that a top notch chef/owner would allow this kind of product to represent their establishment. Because most of the restaurants in this area are more casual there isn't much upscale restaurant competition and it seems the owners at T.H.E. are betting on that. I'd urge the owners to do better and especially since you are taking the liberty of adding a full 20% tip and 7% service fee to the bill. read more

great food, service and people. The owner is so friendly and staff was so accommodating

We have been coming here for over 30 years and this was the best yet, and that's saying something! One of our favorite restaurants anywhere. Every part of our meal was perfect. So delicious. And excellent and personable service! read more

Bland overpriced food. Weird rules about how and when to order. Pretentious owner. The worst part? At this restaurant you will pay NH meals tax AND 7% CHARITABLE DONATION TO THE OWNERS. They call it "Property and Infrastructure fee". I call it greedy and dishonest since it is not disclosed until you receive your bill. ABSURD. read more

I wish there was a way to add more than 5 stars! Everything about our experience was amazing from the start. We were greeted by one of the owners, Kate, who could not have been more welcoming and lovely. They have a rotating menu, and I'm positive that everything they serve is just as perfect as the next. This is the best meal I have ever had. I ordered the salmon and my boyfriend had the steak, we finished dinner with their beignets and raspberry coulis. The atmosphere is gorgeous but so comfortable. Absolutely in love with this place, will definitely be back! read more

This restaurant is an absolute must if you're staying in or passing through Jackson. Hands down the best meal experience we had. read more

Thompson House Eatery - New American Near Me - Jackson, New Hampshire

Although there are many good restaurants in the Mount Washington Valley, this is head and shoulders above the rest.