Our party of 10, including 5 children, had a wonderful experience at THE - the food was extraordinary, and the service so pleasant and competent. We were extremely satisfied with every aspect of the evening, and compliment the new owners on their vision and execution. A very worthy successor to the old THE. The house made bread and pasta were excellent- between us, we had the salmon, chicken, steak, pasta, several appetizers, and desserts - all terrific! read more

Love this place! Cozy warm atmosphere and the food and service was excellent! I will be back when In the North Conway area area again. Try the grilled Brussel Sprouts, yum!! read more

T.H.E is far and away the best restaurant in the entire Mount Washington Valley, arguably in New England in general. I grew up eating at the old T.H.E (under the previous owners) and it was great back then, but the new owners have transformed the restaurant into something truly exceptional. The food is consistently amazing (try the bolognese!) and they try to grow as much of their produce on site. What they don't grow themselves, they procure from local farms, and the meat is all super high-quality and local. On top of that, the cocktails are awesome and creative, and the staff is warm, welcoming, and an all-around pleasure to interact with. I ate there with my partner last night, and our server (Finn) contacted me after we left to let us know we forgot our leftovers, and he offered to stash them in the refrigerator for us to pick up today - little flourishes like Finn taking the time to make sure we got our leftovers are what makes T.H.E such an awesome spot. The valley is truly lucky to have this restaurant! Also, check out their farm store - it's loaded with pre-made dishes from the restaurant, produce from their farm, and a great selection of beer, wine, cheese, and frozen meats/fish. These guys are amazing - keep up the great work! read more

Dreadful. Apparently it has been recently taken over Dont sit in conservatory bit, its freezing. We were offered blankets not exactly what you want in a pricey restaurant. Butternut squash and leek soup $11.00 have had better out of can. Main course chicken breast (with a leg)?? On more squash . Overcooked chicken on a bland base $24 . Staff did ask how meal was and manageress came over when told we were not happy with food. We were offered another choice off a limited menu but there was nothing that was vaguely appetizing . Complete waste of money read more

Our first time at the THE last evening and we will happily return. The chef creates a new menu each day based on available ingredients. Outstanding preparation and presentation. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Two bits of advice: 1. Make reservations 2 Don't skip desert! read more

First thing is you can make reservations, a big plus + The atmosphere was nice and the hostess was warm and friendly. We were a little early and had to wait a few min for our 7:00 PM seating which allowed us to have a drink in their small but nice bar area. Once seated Paul our waiter was great, warm, friendly and informative. The menu was very limited for my taste. 5 or 6 unique offerings which I had to ask Paul to translate what they were and he was very helpful. I will say this, there is most likely no place in the valley with this menu selection. For those of you with adventurous palette or different tastes , this might be for you. I did enjoy the desert was very excelent. I would not recommend taking children due to the limited menu selection and the price. At least my kids when they were younger. Sorry , not my cup of tea, read more

Amazing place! Atmosphere is quaint, freindly and warm. We dined on the screen porch. The lighting was absolutely perfect. It felt like we were at someones home. Cozy and very attentive service. Our waitress did not miss a thing. She was there when we needed her, freindly, and knowlegable. I haven't even mentioned the food yet, which was exquisite. The chef really knows how to put flavors together. Everything was so fresh and cooked to perfection. We are dying to go back when we are in the area again! read more

We just love this place! My family and I go here whenever we're in the area for hiking or skiing trips. All the meals are prepped from scratch every day with food from local farms and suppliers. They take my food allergies exceptionally seriously. The wine and beer lists are excellent. We have never had a bad experience here. Highly recommend! read more

A sheer delight. I was so tired when I had dinner here that I thought it may all be a pleasant dream. The ambiance was lovely, with beautiful, rustic decor. The service was friendly and accommodating. And the food: exquisite. Every part of the meal, from the bread to the dessert, was top quality and expertly prepared. Can't wait to go back again. read more

Wow!! Great meal, fantastic service. (Servers are professional, friendly and well trained) We drove a distance to Jackson and this quaint place was just what we hoped it would be. The chef even gifted me apple pie!!! Who does that?? We ordered the Tomato Pre Fixe. The dishes were made with fresh ingredients and their own farm grown tomatoes. The pasta is made in house! Plenty of food and so flavorful! Try it. This place won't disappoint! read more

Was disappointed with food and service. Reservations had been made in advance indicating that it was for a special dinner. We were placed right by the kitchen where the wait staff was in and out by us. The food was less than wonderful. Will not be going back. We live in the valley with so many other great restaurants to choose from for meals. Make sure you check their web site for the menu as it is constantly changing. We had a much better experience on our first visit. This was our second visit and our last. read more

Delicious cocktails. Impressive (and tasty) menu. Farm to table. Great atmosphere. We loved our date night here. Can't wait to go back.

Do not waste your time or money here! Pretentious and passive aggressive are the words that best describe the owner/hostess behavior. Wanted a simple substitution of green beans for the potatoes which accompanied the sirloin, but was told by my server that "there were only enough green beans to be served with the cod, and if I wanted them I should order that", and turned away from me dismissively. Although I appreciated his attempt to down sell me to a less expensive item, I forged ahead, ordering an additional side of balsamic glazed radicchio endives. The steak was overcooked and the plating looked horrible. Endives were more soup like, completely soaked in balsamic, making them inedible. EVERYTHING was saturated in salt. I love salt, but if I wanted to spend my evening munching on a salt lick, I would go to the local Agway and purchase one there. The owner's wife was constantly eavesdropping and would keep running back to our table to make comments; actually telling me "We know everything tastes that way as we "Intentionally over salt all our food", and that her husband worked for Lydia Shire and he knows what he is doing!" There were 8 in our party and only 1 person enjoyed their meal. Go elsewhere! read more

A perfect combination of familiar faces, excellent food and warm, cozy atmosphere. We look forward to frequenting this newly renovated version of an old favorite. By the way, the T.H.E. Dip is amazing! read more

This was the best meal I experienced during our vacation in NH. The cheese board, bread and dips were spectacular. I would definitely come again! read more

I went here about 10 years ago and loved it. I was sad to learn that it closed a few years ago, but thrilled to learn a family had recently bought it and reopened it. I took a group of friends there for some post-xc skiing drinks this past weekend and we couldn't have been happier with our choice. The drinks and appetizers were amazing and our bartender was excellent. During the summers they grow most of their own vegetables on their property. I can't wait to go back for a full dinner! read more

This is the Best place in the region. Always loved the "old "T.H.E. restaurant and missed it the past couple years. Now the new owners gave an even more amazing menu. read more

Highly recommend! My husband and I went to the Thompson House to celebrate our completion of all 50 states and WOW, we were completely blown away by both the food and the service. The menu is built upon fresh, locally sourced ingredients from top-notch suppliers (they even have their own garden out back), the atmosphere is laid back and friendly, and the interior is cozy yet upscale. We had the cheese board, brussel sprouts, sirloin and monkfish and everything was delicious and bursting with flavor. My husband and I agreed that the brussel sprouts were the best we've ever had! To top it all off, the staff sent us a dessert to celebrate our adventures and a list of wonderful restaurant recommendations for Portland. Thank you Kevin and team for being so incredibly thoughtful and giving us such a wonderful dining experience! The next time we are in Northern New Hampshire, we will certainly visit again! read more

Loved this place! If u want to go get there early for the bar seats or make a reservation but worth the trip

This restaurant is truly fantastic. The freshest ingredients, creative dishes, and incredible service makes this an absolute must for anyone looking for a great meal in the valley. read more

Really disappointed! Specifically with the General Manager, Meghan Moody. I am getting married up in Jackson in September, and called Meghan to learn more about having my rehearsal dinner here. She told me she would email me later that night, and I didn't hear back for 3 days. On that 3rd day, she said she would email me more information after the dinner rush. I never heard back. I emailed her again asking for more information and a quote, and NEVER heard back from her. Poor service. read more

Went for a romantic anniversary dinner. Food was amazing! I can't believe how much stuff they make in-house - the bread, the crackers that go with the charcuterie board, the pickles, the chicken liver pate, the pecan pie! It's very farm-to-table, but at reasonable prices. My only wish is that they warmed the pecan pie slice up before serving, but it was still good cold. read more

We always dined at the Thompson House Eatery while in Jackson and we're so disappointed when it closed. It's back and family owned. We had an awesome dinner there on Friday night. Bolognese was one of the specials. We are bolognese lovers and this by far is the best we have ever had! Homemade pasta and a sauce to die for. Can't wait to go back. read more

Very friendly staff. Fantastic and creative food with emphasis on sustainability and local ingredients. Great cocktails. Service can sometimes be on the slower side due to staff's well intended emphasis on the experience. Overall it is well worth the price. read more

Best meal of a week's summer vacation. Expensive but worth it. Great food, atmosphere, service - also surprisingly relaxed and family friendly for a fine dining experience. Kids enjoyed exploring the vegetable gardens and grounds out back with grandma while the other adults sipped wine. Dinner starts with home baked breads with homemade pesto and seasoned butter. Shared apps of cheese, calamari, beets, garden salad, and main dishes of risotto with foraged mushrooms, homemade pasta with seafood, steak - all delicious. Save room for desserts of homemade ice cream, apple crisp, cappuccino and more. Would return in a heart beat! Very popular, so book ahead. read more

We were greeted like we were family friends. Just steps into the door the warmth was instant. We decided we wanted to dine at the bar. Tom is a master. He created a welcome cocktail to begin our dining event. Everything was beautifully presented and delicious. I can't wait to go back. Portions are perfect and generous. Fresh, oh ya! Comfort and elegance are the best balance. They got this. read more

This used to be my app time favorite Restaurant to go to while in the White Mountains. Not anymore. I was honestly so dissapointed with my experience I doubt I'll ever be eating here again nor will I recommend it to friends like I used to. We first started with a cheese board that was mediocre at best. The portions of each cheese was almost as thin as paper, rhe price for it was absolutely ridiculous. We then got the herbs pasta and a steak. The steak was good but the pasta was impossible to eat. I actually had to return it as I couldn't stand more than couple tries. The way they cooked the herbs with it made it extremely bitter and feel like you're literally eating bitter boiled grass with pasta. Awful. But the worst part of the whole thing is yet to come. If you don't have a reservation DO NOT even bother coming here, they will sit you outside being you all this overpriced food in to go containers AND once you're done you actually have to clean after yourself. No table service at all. I was shocked and embarrassed as I came here with my parents and wanted ti have a good time with them. This is the WORST restaurant experience I've ever have had in my whole life. read more

Adorable farmhouse in Jackson with delicious farm-to-table food! The server was very knowledgeable about the menu that night and had great suggestions like the pork two ways, which we loved! The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming and while the menu was small, 5 or 6 appetizers, 4 mains and another 5-6 sides, everything we ordered was well executed, well portioned and tasty! We had the cheese plate (they also bring fresh rolls!) to start with the pork- belly and cake, I had the kale & Brussels sprouts salad and my husband had the roasted chicken. The chocolate and espresso creme brûlée was incredible for dessert! I'm thinking of ways to come back to Jackson so we can eat here again! Well done, Thompson House Eatery :) read more

If this was not a 2 1/2 hour drive for me, I would make it a point to go to this restaurant several times a year. It is a family owned business. Everyone from owners to staff made my daughter and I feel like family. Kate, co-owner, greeted us when we came in and sat us immediately. Kevin, our server, attended to our needs as if we were the only customers. (Within an hour of our arrival at 5pm, the restaurant was packed and very busy!) We had a leisurely dinner; never felt rushed; Kevin provided us with great suggestions for each course. As we were walking out the front door, Kate came to say good-by and asked if we enjoyed our time with them. It was a very unique and wonderful experience. If in the area, I would recommend you first call for reservations but definitely plan a visit!! read more

Wow...best meal we had on our New England vacation! Great atmosphere, service and oh...the food. If you are in the Jackson -North Conroy area your are crazy for not enjoying this fine "Farm to Fork" establishment. read more

One of the best dinner dates I've had since my honeymoon! Wonderful service, scrumptious food, and a fantastic ambiance. Definitely recommended. read more

Spectacular, fresh and very creative cuisine. Warm and inviting atmosphere in a rustic but elegant setting. Lively bar. Wonderful owners. Our favorite and in our opinion the best restaurant in the Mount Washington valley. For our most recent visit I had the salmon and it was perfectly prepared. My wife had the mushroom risotto and it was absolutely delicious. read more

This may be one of the best dinners my husband and I have ever had. The cocktail, wine, and beer list were very good. We started with the homemade baguette paired with fresh apple butter and spinach, kale, and garlic pesto - both were amazing and we contemplated buying some to take home but did not have a cooler (traveling). We ordered the soy green beans to start and they had such great depth of flavor that I decided I may actually like the vegetable. For our main courses, I had the ribeye and my husband had the chicken. While I was eating the phenomenal array of vegetables paired with my meal, I thought of the many top chef challenges where contestants are asked to make the vegetables the star - this chef does that in spades. The steak was amazing, but the zucchini, squash, and puree were divine. My husbands chicken was very good, too. I would have given this place 6 stars (if I could) except I made the mistake of ordering the tomato ice cream ... which was very interesting, but not for me. That being said, we may come back to Jackson solely to come to the Thompson House Eatery again! You will not be disappointed! read more

Very Expensive for poorly prepared food. Long wait. Wish we had gone elsewhere. Much better food when managed by the previous owners. VERY DISAPPOINTED!!! read more

Have you ever been scolded by a chef? No, let me be clear: have you ever had the chef emerge from the kitchen and completely dress you down for a solid ten minutes at the conclusion of your evening meal? If not, I suggest you visit The Thompson House Eatery and have the temerity to suggest that one of your entrees was so shockingly overpriced for the portion size you wondered if there were a mistake on the bill. Not only will you receive no adjustment to your tab, but you'll be treated to a lecture so long that I worried he'd charge us extra for his time. The scene: a Friday night, the restaurant was half filled, we had vegetarians dining with us. There were few vegetarian offerings (even the potato leek soup is chicken-based) so we asked about the Chef's Vegetable Plate, which was mentioned on the website but not included in the menu. We were told the chef could offer cauliflower prepared three different ways, along with some asparagus, so our vegetarian friend ordered that. When it arrived, his "dinner" was perfectly well prepared, came on an entree-sized plate, and was the size of the cauliflower sides which came with the full entrees. It didn't come with rice or any accompanying starch or protein substitute like tofu or seitan: just cauliflower with a little added asparagus. The rest of us had perfectly acceptable meals, although I'd say my roast chicken was very good while my friend said his salmon with kimchee was inedible. For dessert, we all ordered varieties of ice cream, and were all quite surprised to be served half-cup, messily presented portions of what can best be described as something out of a box of Breyer's. I mean, I like Breyer's, but I'm only willing to pay $3.99 for half a gallon of the stuff, not $6 for half a cup, as I did at The Thompson House Eatery. But enough about the lame excuse for a dessert: the bill. When the bill came, we were dumbfounded to see that the charge for the cauliflower (which came with five stalks of asparagus) was $24. !!! I believe I can buy three heads of cauliflower, for less than that. Maybe four. And flavor them with pink Himalayan salt. I could do a lot of things with a lot more cauliflower for a LOT LESS THAN $24 and we were ... displeased. We felt taken advantage of. Okay: ripped off. When our (perfectly competent and friendly) waitress came to take the bill from us, I commented, "Oooh. The Vegetable Plate. $24? Really? We were very surprised to see such a steep charge for such a small portion." Seriously, that's all I said. No nastiness, no sarcasm, no WTF ARE YOU KIDDING ME???? That's it. Chagrin. We expressed our chagrin. The waitress scampered off. Then: out he comes. The Owner-Chef. No, he was not brandishing a cleaver or wearing a blood-stained smock. But HE MEANT BUSINESS. And he was going to set us straight. These ... patrons! These ... paying customers! Who DARED to suggest $24 for a side-dish-sized cauliflower-prepared-three-ways was too much! Too much???? Did we not realize the hours, the countless hours, that had gone into procuring and preparing said veggies? The shipping costs? The labor? The overhead for this ... pub? (The Thompson House Eatery could best be described as a well-appointed, cozy pub) On and on and on he lectured, to us, the uninformed, the unschooled in the culinary arts, the unappreciative, oh the SO unappreciative! What did we know of his labors, his exertions, his profit margins and responsibilities he bore, all which justified, more than justified, paying $24 for a plate strewn with cauliflower and five stalks of asparagus. At some point, I glanced at my fellow diners and saw, on each face, the same frozen, semi-shocked expression. Each seemed to be thinking: How long will this last? Why oh why did she say anything about the d*** cauliflower??? And yes: for those of you familiar with Monty Python: I was thinking that at any moment he was going to begin lamenting, "The wound!! The wound!" Eventually, The Owner-Chef ran out of things to say, we all stared silently at him, and he decamped to the kitchen. We paid our (full) bill and fled, vowing never to return. And here's my suggestion: if you're going to pay $25-$30 for an entree, you should expect terrific quality and reasonable portion sizes. You shouldn't leave feeling taken advantage of and you certainly should't leave feeling berated. read more

We are local, and knew the original owners. So happy with the evolution of this beautiful spot in Jackson. It deserved to have a quality menu, first rate staffing, and delicious execution. We love it and frequent for fancy meals with people we want to impress or, like tonite, quick menu at the bar. Very special. read more

We have been in just about every restaurant in the White Mtn Valley over the past 10+ years except this one since reopening under new ownership 15 months ago. The food was very good but overpriced for a NH mountain village...this is not NYC or LA where you can get away with that where rents are high...this place is a old house with a barn attached! Prices aside, owner Kate was there to greet guests very graciously like they were coming into he home, in a way we were. Service was extremely attentive...doing all the right things technically including checking in at the appropriate times, keeping water glasses full, etc. What wasn't good is our server calling out all the accolades bestowed upon the restaurant, the background and expertise of the owner-chef Fournier, and the statement that they don't allow substitutions because the chef insists on presenting the entree in an artistic fashion and subbing out the potatoes would interfere with what he wanted rather than what a patron wanted. My experience is a 4 or 5 star restaurant always says yes to a substitution. I don't even care if there is a charge for it, although normally there is not. The over-selling of the restaurant after we already committed and sat down aside, the food was good. The Waygu sirloin and pork chop special were cooked perfectly, and the Brussel sprouts appetizer we had as a side was superb. Stop selling your greatness and just put out great food with consideration for what the customer wants at a fair price and you will have a winner. read more

We really wanted to like The Thompson House Eatery after it reopened with new owners (we loved the original restaurant ) and after two visits to this idyllically situated country restaurant, we left unsure if we will go back for a third visit. While the food was fine, definitely upscale compared to surrounding establishments ...we felt the atmosphere to be less than hospitable. They stick to a strict policy of seating guests with reservations at EXACTLY the time of the reservation...no, really guys...I mean down to the second! We had a 5:30 res and got there about 5:15. The gal who greeted us explained their policy about not seating guests 15 minute early. We were totally fine with it and she proceeded to recommend we have a drink at the bar. The bar was crowded two people deep. There was no way we could squirm ourselves in and after several minutes of trying to make eye contact with the bartender we gave up. Still, we stood there 13 minutes and chatted. At 5:28 went back over to the hostess who looked at her watch and said: "Sorry, it isn't 5:30 yet." My husband and I were speechless...we looked at each other, then back to the hostess who wore a plastered on, phony smile and stared at us saying nothing. After feeling like an idiot standing there mutely for approximately 120 seconds more, she announced she could "seat us now" with the same saccharine smile on her face. Seriously? I felt like I was in some old Seinfeld episode! Our service was ridiculously slow and the room was freezing...but yes, the food was good! read more

I think this is my second review. I have been coming here regularly since we bought a cabin in the Jackson area a few years ago. I just had what must be at least my 10th meal here and felt compelled to review again! They do an amazing job and I feel genuinely lucky to have such a charming, high quality, terrific restaurant in our (fairly remote) neighborhood. The staff is friendly and competent, the concept is wonderful - local, farm raised, organic, unique, and the food is fantastic - especially the veggie centric dishes. The setting is rustic and charming, and full bar, craft cocktails, homemade desserts, well curated wine list. This place would be hard to beat in Boston, and is perfectly at home in Jackson. Oh - and they have a farmers market in the summer?! And event theme dinners? And live music nights? Come on! If you haven't visited yet, you should. Thompson House Eatery is a total gem. read more

The new owners are on point! The food was freshly prepared and thoughtful, and the service was attentive and knowledgable. The truffle butter that accompanies the house made bread will live in my memory for a long time. read more