This place was awesome! Good atmosphere, amazing food and great waitstaff!! I'd definitely recommend this place and we'd definitely go back!

I got the herb chicken breast with beignets for dessert. The chicken came with a side of broccolini, which was delicious and well perfectly salted. The other side was the potato's which were also perfectly salted, but every so slightly undercooked. The chicken was phenomenal and well cooked. The chicken tasted very good and salty. The beignets were so good. I ordered them with the chocolate sauce as-well as the strawberry sauce it came with. Both of the sauces were very homemade and tasty. The beignets with sauce were excellent. I give all of the food, dinner and dessert, a 9.92/10.00. Not to mention how good the service was. The owner was very nice and welcoming at the entrance and the waiter was very kind. This was for sure one of the best meals I've ever had. read more

If you're looking for a short review, don't read this one! I cannot say enough about the meal, the service, the ambiance, or the farm-to-table sustainability of the menu sourcing at the new, revitalized Thompson House Eatery. My husband and I love to eat out and I plan our vacations around the food experiences we will have. We have come up from Portsmouth,NH to the White Mountains for decades and have never found a restaurant that satisfies on every level as I described above. I have given this much thought over the last 12 hours and can state with certainty that last night's dinner was far and away the best meal I have eaten put in my mouth for many years! To begin with, when I called the restaurant to move our reservation time, I spoke with the lovely and cheerful co-owner, Kate. She and her chef husband, Jeff, bought this iconic restaurant and reopened it in February 2017. Kate runs front of house with such peaceful joy that it permeates the entire staff who speak of being honored to work for this amazing duo. Kate visits the tables and keeps an eye on the flow without ever over-imposing. She has obviously trained the wait staff to do the same. Our waitress, Alyssa, was the perfect combination of present and invisibly connected to the flow of our meal. To start, my husband ordered the drink special, the ingredients of which I can't recall. But it had the most amazing effect on the palate. I had a mocktail, and feel certain I would never have to drink a mixed drink again if every bartender could make mocktails that have a complex and mature flavor! We split the appetizer special which was a salmon tartare (pictured). My taste buds were exploding with joy as I took in the perfectly balanced combination of salty (the light and crispy fried pitas), the sweet (smoked pear) and the savory salmon tartare with capers and paper thin sliced radishes. For our meals, my husband ordered the housemade sausage over pasta with shaved black truffles and I had the duck with roasted orange and mashed & crunchy chick peas. I have never had a meal that made me want to jump up and shout for joy, but this duck was seriously a-mazing! I told our waitress that I was incredibly impressed by the meal and she sweetly arranged for Chef Jeff to come out and greet us before our dessert (beignets powdered with salt & sugar, with three house made sauces and homemade cinnamon ice cream, OMG!). If you are remotely in the area of this adorable town of Jackson, you must, must dine at Thompson House Eatery. It's worth the trip even if you're not in the area! The chef is a genius, his art is up on the walls and apparently he is also in a band. His wife is a dedicated restaurateur and mom who brings her little ones to work in their jammies to dance to the music from time to time. Can't say enough and I wish them both the best, although seeing how busy they are, I think it's already happening! read more

My family and I ate at Thompson House Eatery on December 23rd to kick off our family Christmas vacation. We had a positive experience about 18 years ago under the previous ownership. We were very excited to try this restaurant since we heard great things about the restaurant and chef under the new owners. Unfortunately, the restaurant fell short of our expectations. I ordered the ribeye and it was undercooked (rare). The Bordelaise sauce was very well prepared. My mother-in-law ordered the salmon and it was undercooked as well. My daughter ordered the bolognese pasta dish and it was vacation; the noodles were overly soft. Before you decide to dine at this restaurant, please be aware that the wine list is outdated with few family wineries highlighted on the list. Also, there is an "upsell" feel to the entire restaurant from no free bread to super small portions (ex. minimal offerings for the cheese plate and only two pieces of bread for the charged bread plate) to an additional supplement for everything including additional sauces for the beignets. The cocktails seemed to be very popular. Please be aware there is a mandatory 20% gratuity, a NH meals tax, and a 7% additional property and infrastructure tax added to the bill. My family and I like and support locally sourced, farm-to-table restaurants. We will not be going back to the Thompson House Eatery because of the poor food execution and the upsell feel to the establishment. read more

If I could give this 0 stars I would. The owner seems like an anxious, sadistic person who uses her role as proprietor to diffuse her own miseries. I will not even get into the food because one's experience of food is so affected by the emotional and aesthetic experience of the place. The owner who works as the host should audition for the role of a nasty, abusive elementary school teacher (think Harry Potter) since that is what she acts like. Anything you do that does not follow her strict sense of the rules of her fiefdom will elicit passive aggressive punishment. Just one small example: we were 7 minutes late for our reservation at the bar. She told us she needed to seat us VERY quickly because they only set aside two hours for a meal (subtext - you bad people were late! 7 minutes, really?). When we got to our seats it was a solid 20 minutes before the bartenders even addressed us, so they did not seem to feel a time pressure. We noticed when we left more than two hours later that the seats we vacated remained empty. This was just passive aggressive lie number 1. I will not bore readers with the other weird controlling behavior presented as passive aggressive lies that we experienced but I will say that I count three other incidents, but I will say it involved our friends who were there who she would not let us join with for reasons that, yup you guessed it, did not add up. The sign in their bathroom sums up the attitude that you are there to serve the owner and her family, definitely not the other way around. It's understandable and customary that it says not to put anything else down the toilet except toilet paper. However it then goes on to say: if you put other things down the toilet you will be costing HER FAMILY a lot of money. So the vibe is totally that you are there to serve her family and if you happen to get a meal out it, well that's just - shall we say- gravy (very expensive gravy, that is). I guess it goes without saying that I'll never go back, as so many other reviewers here have also said. How long can this insanity last? It's a small town - I'll be waiting to see how it all plays out! read more

The food was outstanding. The drinks were phenomenal. The bartender was great. My one and very big complaint, was the way we were treated like we were sick with Covid. I understand being careful, but this was overkill. We were told to wait in our car when our table was 5 minutes from being ready. They practically threw the food toward us from 50 feet away and demanded that masks be worn each time we weren't eating or drinking. I'm happy to support local restaurants who appreciate patrons, but I was lead to feel that I was endangering their lives, and for that I apologize for patronizing this restaurant. read more

My daughter and I made our yearly pilgrimage to North Conway for a weekend full of shopping and good food. This year we convinced my other daughter to accompany us, we boasted about this restaurant...... I was so disappointed and a little embarrassed. I am a diabetic and when asked if there could be a substitution to accommodate my diet I was immediately told no everything is portioned out when they prep the meals. I ended up getting the sirloin steak that was mediocre at best. Will not be going back and unfortunately for them I will be spreading the word. Very pricey, not accommodating and the hostess had an edge to her that was not pleasant. read more

Best restaurant in NH, hands down. Staff is outstanding, and the food is even better.

This is absolutely the best restaurant in the white mountains valley region. MUST GO if you are visiting - definitely make a reservation a couple of weeks in advance because they are always full. The owners are always there and will greet you. Kate is so sweet and made us feel right at home. The entire atmosphere, experience, and service was impeccable. Now for the food: Apps - we got the homemade pickles, diver scallops, and house salad. The pickles were unique and delicious. The diver scallops were cooked to perfection and the sauce beneath them was so good. The house salad was made from all of their own grown vegetables, so of course it tasted super fresh. Main course - we got the bolognese and the pork ramen. Both were extremely different and unique. The ramen noodles were so good and the egg in it added and extra good flavor. The broth was superior. The bolognese is a house specialty, and it makes sense as it was the best bolognese ever. House made pasta with pork and meat sauce, yum! Desserts - we got the beignets and the cereal milk ice cream. Beignets were hot and fresh and oh so delicious with that caramel lime sauce, yummy! The Cereal milk ice cream sounded intrigued so we wanted to try it and it was to die for! Seriously the most delicious ice cream we've had and it wasn't sweet like I thought it would be. It tasted just like the milk at the bottom of my lucky charms cereal bowl. Can't wait to come back when we're visiting family again. Thompson House Eatery is just simply amazing! read more

Wow, great atmosphere super friendly, we where lucky enough to get in early for a 5 course New Year's Eve event and everything was delicious! Will be back for sure. read more

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We had the pleasure of eating here a couple of weeks ago. It was one of the best meals we've ever had. We started off with the cheese board which was artfully crafted and delicious. The cocktails were awesome and strong! We both had the pasta special which was raviolis made with goat cheese. Delicious. We will definitely be back whenever we are in Jackson! read more

What is there to say when it has already been said, over and over again? If "hospitality hugging" was an olympic sport, Kate would be a perennial gold medalist! You will need to find out what that means by engaging in the culinary experience at THE. read more

Serving spectacular farm-to-table food, the "new" Thompson House Eatery will blow you away. Chef Jeffrey layers flavor upon flavor, delighting your every sense. The menu changes every two weeks, according to what is most freshly available. We enjoyed the cod and the steak (both served piping hot - yay!), and the freshly picked salad with the truffled vinaigrette was absolutely delightful. Our server, Paul, who was fantastic, explained that they make everything right at the restaurant - including their own bread, served with freshly made butter and pesto. We shared the strawberry ginger creme brûlée for dessert, which was amazing. This is now our new favorite in the White Mountains. Can't wait to return! read more

Had a wonderful mid-week dinner at the Thompson House. My wife and I were fans of Chef Jeff from years ago when he ran 51 Lincoln in Newton, MA and now that we're both retired, let's plan a little trip up to Jackson and check out the new place. Lovely restaurant, definitely farm/barn appearance with a separate private room. We started with excellent cocktails at the bar, then onto our table where I had the sautéed chanterelles and my wife got the spicy roast summer squashes. Dinner for me was the Bolognese (pretty much the same one he had on the 51 Lincoln menu), with my wife having the bluefin tuna. Both dishes were tremendous. Wines by the glass paired perfectly with our dishes. Excellent service, and Jeff's wife came by to say hi also. Took a walk around his little farm, hopefully not scaring the ducks too much before we walked back to the Inn at Ellis River (maybe 200 yards away) where we were staying. A nice little anniversary trip! Service was fun and helpful! Nice all around experience. read more

We frequent T.H.E. everytime we visit the North Conway area. We have always had a great experience from drinks to food to service. I must agree with others who have posted about the over the top COVID precautions that made the entire experience uncomfortable and not enjoyable. While I wholeheartedly believe in COVID precautions, I felt that the precautions put in place at T.H.E. were disingenuous and were for show. It was not enjoyable sitting in the dining room constantly taking off and putting on our masks as servers approached the table, but we did this because we thought you were serious about COVID precautions. Our view changed however as we watched the owner and a contractor on the back deck with masks on under their chins standing next to each other discussing potential work for the restaurant. Additionally, the tables in the dining room were all full and not spaced very far apart which really questions the intent of keeping everyone safe. The kicker for the evening was when a large group of school-aged children came in and sat in the adjacent room connected to the dining room. I understand the wanting to protect staff and customers, but if you are going to mandate masks in the manner as you do, the owner should model the behavior himself. Are masks only for the front part of the house? read more

We had dinned here under the former operator and looked forward to experience the new operators. All began well with a professional server. Calamari appitiser (quite spicy and very salty)came out reasonably timely coupled with a decent bottle of wine fairly priced. Then an hour plus passed with nothing but excuses from server and co owner about kitchen issues while a later table next to us was served their dinner. Finally after an hour and a half our dinner arrived. Serloin tasty but a bit chewy , risotto was cooked to a mushy consistency. A final excuse from the owner and we departed disappointed. Lots of room for improvement if these new owners expect returning patrons. read more

Farm to table style restaurant, delicious food, attentive service. Strongly recommend to visit!

The salmon and risotto were absolutely amazing. The way all of the ingredients are sourced really adds a discernible quality to every dish. If you were in Jackson especially in the summer months it is a must stop at. At certain points in the summer nearly all of the vegetables are grown on property. read more

Love, love, love this place. Amazing food, delicious cocktails, and the staff is the best! Can't say enough good things about T.H.E!!!!

The food here is good, but I feel as though they are trying too hard to come up with unique dishes. I am from NYC so I know good food. Wasn't worth the extremely high price. The portions are very small as well, I left hungry. I would recommend trying this place if you're in the area and want something other than gas station pizza or bar food. read more

While the food is pretty good, we found the menu a bit pompous and lacking in choices. The dishes are unusual and they do not seem to have much in terms of plain quality food. Most items seem complicated for the sake of being different. ARTISANAL CHEESE BOARD -THREE DAILY OFFERINGS19 housemade jam | nuts with honey | radishes | house pickled beets | house baked crackers triple crème brie | france | cow's milk | semi-soft bayley hazen blue | vermont | cow's milk | semi-soft clothbound cheddar | vermont | cow's milk | firm HANDMADE CHARCUTERIE BOARD -THREE DAILY OFFERINGS19 t.h.e. whole grain mustard | house pickles | house baked crackers pork terrine - szechuan peppercorn | rosemary pork rillette - caramelized onion | curry | coconut duck liver paté - port | shallot | thyme TATSOI & GOLDEN CABBAGE STIR FRY12 pickled black radish | pulverised cashews | porcini mushroom vinaigrette T.H.E BLUE HUBBARD SQUASH & PEPPER SOUP12 property blue hubbard squash | onions | t.h.e. sambal | light cream | chili oil TRUFFLE & GOAT CHEESE FALL HARVEST SALAD12 pork hill farm greens | t.h.e. kale & arugula | pickled red onions & green tomatoes | goat cheese | italian umbrian black truffle vinaigrette STUDY IN PORK HILL FARM CARROTS12 caramelized carrots | roasted carrot & whipped feta cheese | carrot & arugula salad | evoo | lemon | toasted crushed pecans YELLOWFIN TUNA TARTARE13 housemade tarragon salt chips | parisian aioli | red onion | pickled asparagus Entrées ROASTED BEET RISOTTO & GOCHUJANG BRUSSELS SPROUTS28 gochujang sautéed kohlrabi, brussels sprouts & leeks | sage | parmesan PAN-RENDERED FENUGREEK RUBBED DUCK BREAST32 long island duck breast | t.h.e. roasted carnival squash purée | ginger seared napa cabbage | cranberry orange vinaigrette CHEF'S BOLOGNESE & FUSILLI PASTA29 housemade fusilli pasta | beef & pork | mirepoix | tomato | garlic | rosemary | oregano | merlot | parmesan SAZON RUBBED PORK TENDERLOIN29 pepita romesco roasted sweet potatoes | t.h.e. preserved tomatoes | tomatillo chutney | green beans So you can judge for yourself. read more

Four of us ate at the Thompson House last evening. The reception from the owner was warm and professional. Our table had a great placement. Our drinks included Manhattans, a Cosmo and a featured Martini. They were all well made and very tasty. For appetizers we got the Calamari which was excellent and blistered shishito peppers which were average. For our entrees, two of us got the veal chop special. It was indeed special! I can't remember a better prepared veal. My wife chose the north country Bacon and corn carbonara which was also excellent. Our final choice was Moroccan spiced half chicken. Again, excellent. For desert we had apple pie a la mode and ginger ice cream. Both good. We loved our dinner and can't say enough good things about it. This place is great. We will certainly make it a frequent choice. read more

By far our favorite place in mount Washington valley! It's like going home again and the food is beyond compare. We always sit at the bar and Trevor and Missy are like our private food consultants - and have never steered us wrong read more

If you're ever in Jackson, NH, this restaurant is a must. Sheer brilliance from a taste, service & ambiance view. Taste: Apps were calamari (excellently paired with roasted squash aioli) & watermelon/beet salad (interesting pairing with toasted walnuts & maple shallot vinaigrette). Entrees: Moroccan spiced half chicken (enough to feed 2 ppl & incredibly moist) with a side of T.H.E. heirloom tomatoes, Monkfish (great pairing with herbed pearl cous cous & arugula lemon salad) and Beef Short Rib Ragout (wonderful veggies). Dessert - which we hardly ever do - apple pie with vanilla ice cream was just this short of sweet with a perfect crust which didn't allow the ice cream to impede. Service: well paced, knowledgeable & friendly but not intrusive. Ambiance: very comfortable, you are in their home. Husband & wife chef/owners with their own garden out back. Just...go. read more

This place is a gem! Everything is so fresh, and we were lucky to visit in late August, when 85% of their served food is directly from their garden & prepared to order. The place is so cute and inviting, and does not feel stuffy or over fancy. Fresh bread with a house made smoked beet butter (& pesto) was served first, and we had to control ourselves to save room for our entrees. We then started with the charcuterie board, which was one of the best I've ever had: Pork rillette, chicken liver pate, smoked salami, house made crackers & whole grain mustard, fresh radish, pickled onions with a squash salad. Besides some leftover pate that can't really be eaten by itself, we literally cleaned the board. For entrees, I ordered the vegetarian stewed white beans with tomatoes, asparagus, foraged mushrooms, garlic, green beans, & crema, while my husband ordered the chicken with succotash. We skipped dessert because we were so full, and weren't really feeling the beignets or ice cream. We also had 2 beers & a mocktail, and our total bill, including tip was $140. Thank you, T.H.E., for the overall great farm-to-table experience: ambiance, service, & the quality, flavor & freshness of your food was amazing. read more

The atmosphere and the food were amazing. I chose to eat at the bar which was a popular option on this night. The bartender explained that there were new owners and everything was sourced as locally as possible. I had the Mediterranean cauliflower - actually an appetizer - and it was crispy and delicious. The pasta with sun-dried tomato pesto and shrimp was so tasty too. I'm so happy to have leftovers for tomorrow. The ambiance of Thompson's was really nice. A nice fire in the wood stove, romantic lighting, the right music. I highly recommend this place. (And it's okay to be casually dressed.) Also, good place for a date! read more

Been here twice while visiting friends in Jackson. Each time- superb. A rustic fine dining experience with a changing menu, Creative American cuisine and professional service. Have had the bolognese and the risotto on the different occasions. Craft cocktails, creative desserts. Such a treat- make a point to stop by!!! read more

Great food. Had the bolognese, and it was excellent. Was charged 2 dollars for grated cheese, but it was worth every penny. Wonderful wine too. read more

If you are visiting Jackson, New Hampshire and looking for a place for dinner you must try this charming place. It is a 1790's farmhouse and barn that has been lovingly adopted by a very nice young couple who generously have opened up as a farm to table type restaurant. They live and work there as they raise their young family and provide delicious and creative meals for those of us who are lucky enough to discover/visit. Scarlett was our server and was just perfect! Thank you for allowing us to enjoy your home/business, we truly enjoyed our two evenings with you and will definitely visit again when we get up your way...best of luck! read more

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LOVED!!! Everything about T.H.E. was superb--the staff, the atmosphere (down to the details of fresh flowers even in the restrooms), and the food. Reminded us of a Thomas Keller restaurant, only better! One of the finest meals we've had anywhere! read more

Definitely make a reservation for this place as it was busy when we went on a Saturday night (7/6/19). This place is really nice though!! Love the farm to table concept and the decor. The staff and owner are so kind. There are definitely a few things I saw to be improved though... Although it says kid friendly on here and they do have high chairs I would be aware that they do not have a kid menu so either bring something for your little ones or feed them beforehand if they won't eat the kind of food they have on their menu. My little guy is picky these days and we all came hungry so the only thing they could make for him was pasta with butter and cheese (which was kind of them to be able to do). I ordered their chicken, hubby ordered salmon, and my dad ordered the ramen bowl. They both loved their dish, but my dish was quite bland... the chicken did not have much seasoning on it and was kind of dry, the sauce that I think was suppose to give it flavor/saltiness was on the opposite side of the dish getting soaked up by the corn bread pancake so I did not taste that till the end, there was a very tiny portion of the broccoli and beets that were part of the dish which was super disappointing (I got about 3 pieces of both). Then the wait for each mixed drink we ordered was pretty long... I would say about a good 15-30 min wait for each. I ended up getting my last drink when I was done with my meal and ready to order dessert. Dessert was on point with their cereal milk ice cream and espresso. read more

Real gem in the middle of no where. Great food and cocktails.

Had one of the very best meals that we've ever had since buying a condo in North Conway over five years ago. This place has instantly become one of our favorites. Make a reservation and enjoy and incredible culinary experience. read more

Overall experience was excellent. The restaurant is small and we had to make reservations well in advance. I got the pork chop which was unique because it was the first time I had a pork chop that was cooked to medium (maybe even medium rare), I was a little uneasy at first to eat it but it was excellent! Seasoned to perfection and literally was one of the best pork chops I've ever had. My fiancé had the salmon which she loved and they had a great selection of craft cocktails! Our server was also very attentive and gave great recommendations. We will be returning on our next trip to NH. read more

We have tried every Jackson restaurant and we're excited when we hard about the reopening of the Thompson House. After much anticipation we had our first meal on the second Saturday after opening. We expected they'd still be working out the "just opened" logistics but not the case. We arrived 30 minutes prior to our reservation and scored two seats at the cozy bar. Decor is on spot for the rustic-casual Jackson atmosphere. Kudos for not going over the top and transforming it into a contemporary ambiance. Drinks were great and the bar staff was keenly attentive and happy to serve. So refreshing as bar service is lacking at most local establishments in this area. We were seated on time and without affair. Our server was a bit stretched as every table was full but she had wonderful enthusiasm and to spite the stress she kept it all in jest. We were relaxed and not rushed. Food was excellent. I splurged for the $45 house aged ribeye and it was worth every penny. Best cut of beef I ever had and perfectly cooked. My wife had the chicken dish which was a large portion and very tasty. Love the local farm to table sourcing. We may have a new favorite restaurant in Jackson. read more

What a find! Great food, drinks and atmosphere! Cant say enough about our experience. Kate, Shireen & Staff were extremely welcoming and Chef spoiled us with one incredible meal. Will be back!! read more

We enjoy eating it at nice restaurants. This is our favorite. From excellent food (quality and presentation),knowledgeable staff, great atmosphere- it is a great package all in one. read more

I hate starting a review with a cliche', but if I could have given the Thompson House Eatery zero stars, I would have. As a disclaimer, I have eaten at the Thompson House on two previous occasions and found the food to be exceptional. The waitstaff was on point, professional and friendly. I also met the owners, Kate and her husband, during our visits and although somewhat full of themselves; they seemed to work hard for the benefit of their customers. My experience on New Year's Eve 2019/2020, was so bad I spent the first part of 2020 drafting this review. Approximately 10 days earlier, I starting looking for a place to celebrate the New Year. The guest list was ten family members; including my nine year-old grand daughter and two twin sons who are Marines. I contacted THE and Kate advised she could accommodate a party of eight, and possibly two more at the bar. Knowing the narrow window I had, I agreed and hoped for the best. Kate also suggested I keep calling back in order to see if there had been any cancelations. Prior to our arrival, I called THE three times as suggested. No luck. Upon check-in, I asked Kate if their had been any openings. Kate said no, and then added, "If Barack Obama walked in now, I wouldn't be able to seat him." In turn, I joked, "That's alright. I'm a Republican." Immediately her attitude changed and she would occasionally stare at me as if I was an enemy from the old neighborhood. Our reservation was for 9:15 p.m., and at 9:30 p.m., my hungry and tired grand daughter sat-down at what I assumed would be our table. I assumed this because it was the only table set for eight. I asked Kate if my grand daughter could sit there and she said, "Yes." As our reservation was for 9:15 p.m. and it was now 9:40 p.m., I asked if the rest of us could sit and she snapped, "No," and walked off without explanation. A few minutes later, one of my sons asked if we could "squeeze" in two more seats as he hadn't seen his twin brother in over a year. The waitress said she would ask and later said, "No," explaining something about fire codes. We were allowed to take our seats at 10:00 p.m.; 45 minutes after our check-in. Kate then strutted over, harshly telling us to sit-down, so they could take our order. (two members of our party, were speaking with our other guests not yet seated at the bar, as promised) At 10:15 the first course arrived. It was an underwhelming oyster appetizer. The waitress told half the table the oyster was on a bed of sea salt which should not be eaten. Unfortunately, one son on the other side of the table, did not hear this and did not enjoy the mouthful of salt. During the second course, four pieces of Endive, six pine nuts and a sprinkle of Parmesan, I noticed two two-person tables adjacent to us were empty. I asked the waitress if our two guests at the bar could be moved. Kate then stormed over and stated, "I'm tired of this. I already told you, there were no seats. You are extremely disrespectful." I honestly thought she was joking and asked her to explain. Kate proceed to waste five minutes worth of air as she berated me and my table, again labeling us as disrespectful. I half-expected her to call us "deplorables." Up to this point, my Marine son and his Marine finance' had been engaging patrons at the bar. My other two sons had gotten up several times to help a disabled patron maneuver about the obviously handicap unfriendly premises. I definitely felt my asking about available seating did not relegate me to disrespectful. Sitting for what would have been a thousand dollar meal, I felt three questions were not unreasonable. When we said we were leaving due to the owner's attitude, she quickly stomped off like a child. The GM, then tried to smooth things over, but agreed Kate's behavior was not acceptable. When asked about the two empty tables, the GM said two parties had cancelled. I had been promised I would be contacted if anyone cancelled. Additionally, prior to leaving, we were told they had run out of steak. Five members of our party were not going to get their choice of meal on the prix fixe. How does a supposedly four-star restaurant run out of an entree when they know exactly how many people to expect? Fine dining lives or dies with fine service. One star food can merit a four star review based on service. The Thompson House will alway be a one star restaurant with five star food as long as Kate remains the face of THE. I have made this an honest review and I honestly recommend you not patronize THE unless you feel the need to be treated like garbage. Just to let you know, not one item was comped. We ended up paying 367.00 for an oyster and wilted Endive. Alas, the little nine year old went home hungry as everything was closed by the time we escaped THE. read more

I don't understand all the rave reviews. We arrived 3 minutes prior to our reservation and were told to wait for our table in their retail shop. Waited about 10 min before being sat. The food was ok, unfortunately we felt it was a lack luster and nothing special considering the high prices. $38 for a small bowl of pasta with few pieces of shrimp is quite steep, even for a farm to table restaurant. They add a 7% administrative fee for "wage equity." This is written on the menu in fine print at the very bottom but was not mentioned to us. We asked what that fee went towards and were told it went to the back of house staff and farm management. You would think these things would be built into the already high prices of the menu, but apparently not and guests are now expected to contribute to paying staff fair wages.. Unfortunately this establishment just really missed the mark and I could've enjoyed an outstanding meal elsewhere for half the price and no "wage equity" fee. read more

The bartenders here have got to be the classiest act in town. (And by town, I mean all of the Mt Washington Valley.) So if, like us, you find yourself without a reservation and being offered a seat at the bar on a busy night, do not despair -- You may have just gotten yourself an upgrade! Cheers! read more