Cozy. Bustling. Central. Snow Shoe Pub's your classic aprés ski bar/restaurant with greasy pizza,…read moreendless comfort food, and a great bar that's bustling on ski weekends fueled by busy bartenders and waitstaff. Live music and TVs covering every possible game you might want to enjoy keep things lively and a separate game room and huge tables makes it ideal for families. Located at the epicenter of Montgomery, Snow Shoe's an ideal walkable destination for those visiting town or skiing Jay Peak. I see some older out of staters complaining about 10m waits or strange service stories from a decade ago and all I can say is to get over yourself. Snow Shoe's the epitome of the perfect ski bar/restaurant that doesn't pretend to be fine dining with online OpenTable reservations, just your perfect ski pub, pizza/burger parlor, and watering hole for those who enjoy a cold beer, great conversation, and the kind of rustic, rural vibe that upstate Vermont and places like Snow Shoe deliver.

Always a staple when we are staying in Jay peak! Wait staff is awesome! Food is great! Highly…read morerecommend!

An iconic pub in the Jay/Montgomery area. Perfect ambience and good food. Perfect apres ski spot.read more

Great experience! We had to make a reservation as it was a busy Saturday. Appetizers and meal came…read moreout promptly. Something for everyone and great specials. Dessert was amazing, we had to get all three!

This is the first time I've been to this place, despite having visited Knowlton many times. My…read moresister had been here previously so she was the one who recommended it. We drove over for a late lunch and chose to sit outside on the patio as it was a lovely, windy day, which helped cut down the heat. It was a bit busy so we didn't have to wait too long for a menu. There is a QR code at the entrance to access the menu. If you're unable to access it because of a lack of wifi your server will type in the password for you. We sat in the far corner so we could watch the traffic on Chemin de Knowlton. Our server (I'm so sorry I forgot her name but she was accommodating, friendly and, of course, bilingual. We both ordered the red beer on tap and fish & chips, which was plentiful and really good. Québec's french fries/frittes are like no other in the world & only those of us born in the province know this. There's a distinct sweetness to the taste that can't be compared elsewhere. The fish (cod) was crispy on the outside & tender on the inside. The Cole slaw was crunchy & sweet. This was probably the only place that didn't have or get asked if we wanted water. Didn't see any on the tables close by either. This place hasn't been reviewed in quite a long time and not all reviews are positive, so I wanted to make sure they get put back on the positive side. Merci à tout la gang.

We were up for a long weekend and trying all the spots within walking distance of our airbnb in…read morethis fantastic sweet village! we walked past on a saturday, early evening, it was packed with happy people on the lovely patio/deck. we decided to come back. we did the next night. big mistake. my burger was inedible, the patty so tough, dry, heavy well well done, the texture of a cardboard brick. i asked our lovely server, Vanessa, i think. she said it had to be well-done by law. has to be bs! my friend's salmon focaccia sandwich was so salty she could not eat it either. i asked for crispy fries, they were greasy and flaccid. same w friend. a lovely delicious weekend EXCEPT for this rotten experience. and they were out of white wine by the glass?!? unacceptable. very poorly run and managed. do not eat here! i doubt the Québecois would stand for this abysmal treatment.

We live in Saint Albans and pop up to the Bistro quite a bit. The staff is always very friendly,…read moreeven when they are busy, the food is fresh, flavorful and delicious. I looked at some of the grumpy reviews and I just don't get it. Lol. Sometimes it can be a little loud, any restaurant will be when busy and they have live music which can add to it, but you can always check and see if music is happening. The menu shifts seasonally which is really nice and it's clear that the chief cares about the food he puts out. We're more than happy to make the drive to visit our favorite restaurant in Swanton.

I had a firehouse burger with onion rings and a beer. The food was good, but $17 for the basket was…read morea bit pricey in my opinion. Then again there aren't too many restaurants in the area so you can't be too picky! The menu only had burgers, sandwiches, and six entrées to choose from. It would be nice if they expanded that a bit more in the future. My server Sierra was super friendly & attentive. The restaurant is nicely decorated and has a great vibe!

Outstanding lamb shank, perhaps the best I've ever had…read more Service on the slow side and the breadbasket didn't arrive until we were finishing our entree. Also, the tap water they serve is foul. It tastes like a mouthful of swimming pool water. People who drink filtered water at home aren't going to want to have a meal with this bad-tasting water. Buy a Brita or a Zero Water filter. EVERYTHING you serve should actually taste good.

We stayed at the hotel and treated ourselves to the Noah Spa along with a great meal at Le Greg…read moreBistro. We were unable to get seating until 8:30pm and it was busy. The service was slower and we ended taking our desserts to the room because we were falling asleep at the table. Aside from service, the appetizers, entrees and desserts were beautifully presented and everything was delicious from start to finish. Serving was pretty big and ended up enjoying the rest for lunch. We loved the escargot and foie gras. Reservations are a must and be patient with service but worth a try.

One of the best evenings we have had in the past ten years. No question about it. Ranks with fine…read moredining big city restaurants. With the dismal and abominably warm winter New England has had in 2022-2023 ski season, we decided to go as far north as we could without crossing the border with Canada, so we lodged and had a superb weekend at Jay Peak, VT. In addition, one of my college classmates and Air Force career colleagues lives in nearby Montgomery Center, so he recommended the Black Lantern and it was one of the best recommendations ever. First of all, the history. Montgomery VT has the most covered bridges in a single town jurisdiction in the US. The area had a role to play in the War of Independence, when construction on the Bailey-Hazen Military Road to Hazen Notch began in 1777 as a way for the Continental Army to invade Quebec. Hazen's Notch Road begins a few blocks from the Black Lantern. The Inn was built in 1803 and remained as an Inn until it closed down in 2015. A group of concerned citizens bought the historic property, remodeled it, bought another building to expand the business, and reopened it in 2018. Its six rooms in the historic lodge and the four suites in the annex, allow for vacationers to stay in the historic town with close proximity to Jay Peak. But this review is for the dining. The truly fine dining offered here. We made reservations and they were honored on the spot, considering the restaurant was certainly busy. The beautiful, cozy and early American decor matched the ambiance and persona of the place. We got together with our friends and were seated in a wonderful location with privacy. The Black Lantern has joined into the farm to table movement and it shows in the amazing, fresh and abundant food available at the venue. Their beef and pork come from a local natural farm a few miles away. So does their lamb, coming from a local farmer. Their chicken is local. Their cheeses are from several Vermont producers including the ubiquitous Cabot Cheese, but also the Boucher Family Farm, the Jasper Hill Farm and the Vermont Creamery. Fresh vegetables come from nearby sources. The local and fresh sourcing of their food shows in the quality and taste of everything on the menu. And then there's their beers.... Local breweries and micros make an extensive part of their menu. Burlington's Fiddlehead, Zero Gravity and Queen City, St Alban's 14th Star beer, and Essex's First Republic. Their ciders are sourced from three locations in Vermont and even they carry wine from local producers. And their coffee is fair trade certified and roasted in town by Big Jay Roasters. The meal was impressive. We started the evening with Fried Yuca infused with truffle oil - succulent, and their Fried Brussel Sprouts that came encrusted with bacon, Gorgonzola and Parmesan cheeses. Crispy, tasty, superb. Then the salads for everyone. Fresh, crispy, beautiful. And it was time for main courses. I had their Chicken Curry stew which turned out delicious. Two of us had the lobster ravioli, made on the premises and as one of our group said, "heavy on the lobster" with not much filler. And then the steaks. About a pound and a half, perfectly seared with marbled pink inside. Truly amazing. Sadly, we had no room for dessert. With amazingly generous portions and two shared appetizers, we were stuffed. But what an evening. Service was impeccable.

Cozy dining room, creative menu, and great service! Highly recommend if you're in the area.read more

Stopped in on a visit to my home state of Vermont. My fried and I had both worked at the Abbey…read moreyears ago. Together we agreed the new additions to the restaurant/pub were very nice. Loved the back reception bar view and the cozy atmosphere. We decided to sit in a pub booth. The bar staff and waitress were very accommodating and courteous as well as efficient! As for food we each ordered our old staple the French onion soup. Just as flavorful as ever. Loaded with onions and hot delicious cheese melted all over the crock. Yum. Another favorite was always the poutine! Yummy, well cooked homemade fries with rich grave and droplets of cheese drizzled on top! Amazing! We also shared an Abbey club. Eyes are always bigger than stomach. We each ate a quarter of the highly stacked turkey bacon cheese, ham, lettuce club! Very fresh and delightful mouthful. Whether you are local or just traveling through the Abbey will not disappoint.. plan on a relaxing and enjoying the experience.

this is my first review ever and that's how bad the service was. I have been in the restaurant…read moreindustry for over 40 years and I'm very patient and understanding if servers are busy but what I experienced from the bartender (Nichole) was unexplainable I truly have no idea what I did to get treated that way but she ignored us, rolled her eyes and shook her head at us. she clearly wanted to wait on her regulars first. and she seemed very pleased and comfortable her with horrible attitude towards us. It was very disappointing. I was really looking forward to a fun afternoon with friends.

Five of us enjoyed the four course meal- not any complaints. The goat cheese crème brûlée as an…read moreappetizer was wonderful, so creamy. I had the cod fish and chips that and the fries were delish. Finalized withe the cheesecake again creamy and tasty. Service was top notch

Patricia and her chef husband run a very good restaurant. The food is well prepared, the…read moreingredients are fresh and the dishes are imaginative. Service is friendly and professional. I highly recommend this restaurant if you're visiting this area.