This is a true hidden gem! We arrived during the winter break and our first night here was perfect…read more We didn't had a reservation, but we were able to find two seats in the bar area. Our bartender was super nice and fast. He came and brought the menus really quick. Our drinks were really good and the food came out really fast. I believe the first night we had the wings and the homemade chips, as well as the ramen !(the wings and chips were perfect). The Asian inspired dish was a little bit spicy but very tasty. The second night we tried the mushrooms crostini and again was perfect. Decent burger, I would have loved the bun a little bit more toasted, and the cheese a little bit more melted but other than that was good. I had a fish dish that night. ( not too crazy about the Brussels sprouts but other than that was good) . Yes, we came back for a third time for New Year's Eve. I really wanted to try the miso Caesar salad and again it was 10 out of 10. Probably the best Caesar salad I had so far! My husband had the steak that night and I had the pasta. Both good. Ma favorite? The salad and dessert. ( apple crisp with ice cream, a must ). The ambiance was really good, we loved the cozy vibes at the bar, the decor, dim lights and especially the 80' music. Can't wait to return!

I'm giving a 4 star rating because it's so close to where we are staying! The vibe is lively and…read morethe decor is quaint. Every time we've been it's full. The service is great, the staff is friendly and accommodating. The food is ok. I did enjoy the hangar steak (although it was bit dry since I don't put barbeque sauce on my steak) and the salmon was good, but the side couscous with the salmon last night was cold. Tonight we ordered the pork chop (delicious), but the sweet mashed potatoes had the skin on them (?) so I couldn't eat all of them. The Mediterranean baby kale salad was very good, but the chicken was dry. The paper planes cocktails are excellent! Overall a very good experience and definitely recommend.

Super friendly staff. They were busy however efficient with new walk ins. The food was good with…read morelarge portions. The atmosphere was very pleasant and warm. The bathroom ms were tended too and our leftovers were enjoyed that night for dinner.

Most of the staff are wonderful and location is great. I have been a regular customer for the past…read morefew years and have given this restaurant many chances because the food is generally good. Unfortunately, the way management handles pricing and customer concerns has become very disappointing, The issue is not with all the staff. Many of them provide very good service. However, there have also been times when service at the bar has felt rushed or dismissive, particularly on weekend evenings when one bartender appears more focused on closing customers out early than allowing regulars to enjoy their meal or drinks without being tabbed out before requesting such. That kind of experience, combined with the pricing issue, makes loyal customers feel like an inconvenience rather than valued guests. The bigger issue is the repeated nickel-and-diming of regular customers. Most recently, I ordered a small pizza that was half cheese, and half mushroom, onion and sausage. I was charged the full topping price price for each of the three toppings as though the toppings had been placed on the entire pizza, even though they were only on half. On top of that, I was charged an additional fee because the other half was plain cheese-even though a cheese pizza is already base pizza. That kind of pricing is hard to justify and makes the regular customer feel like every small variation is treated as an opportunity to add another charge. When I first questioned the charge, the bartender's response was essentially "this is how it rings up in the register". That did not address the concern. a register entry does not make an unreasonable charge reasonable, and pricing can be adjusted when something clearly does not make sense. I then attempted to raise the issue with the owner and was directed to the manager. When I spoke with the manager, the response still felt defensive rather than customer-focused. I was eventually handed $2 and told, in substance, that because I was a regular customer, they did not want me to be upset. The way it was handled made it feel as though I was the one being difficult over a few dollars. That misses the point. The issue is not the $2. The issue is that regular customers should not feel like every order is an opportunity to squeeze out another charge. Regular customers notice when small charges do not seem reasonable or transparent. This was not an isolated concern. On Mother's Day, we came in expecting the regular dinner menu after being told dinner would be available. Instead, we were given a holiday menu with options selected from the regular menu at higher prices - around $7 to $8 more per entree - without anything extra included. On another visit, we were told there would be a $4 charge for extra bread, which also felt excessive. I understand restaurant's have costs, and I do not expect anything for free. But there is a difference between fair pricing and making loyal customers feel taken advantage of. When a regular customer raises a reasonable concern, it should be handled with professionalism, not defensiveness. This restaurant has good food, a great location, and some very good staff. But management's pricing practices and response to customer concerns have changed my view of this restaurant. After years of regular patronage, I walked away feeling like the loyalty of regular customers are treated like another revenue opportunity.

We stayed at Country Inn which was the onsite lodge of Jiminy Peak that offers ski in and out to…read moretheir ski slopes. This restaurant is located on the 3rd floor of the Inn that has a nice view to the mountain. We ordered take out on a sunday night and was told around 30 min which was accurate. When I came back to pick up, I had to wait a couple more min along with a few others. While I was waiting, a man walked to the hostess complaining that its been 15 minute and no one came to take his beverage or dinner orders. We had the large Caesar salad without a lot of dressing, the kids marinara pasta portion was decent and the sauce taste like its out of a can. The pricing overall was on the high side and the food mediocre.

This is a great restaurant and brewery (they no longer brew beers on premises though) that gets…read morepretty crowded during lunchtime on weekends. We got here around 12:30pm and beat the rush and we were very happy to get a booth by the window to look out at the snowy mountain. The chili bowl was delicious and we ordered additional jalapeños, diced onions, and a bowl of tortilla chips to kick it up a notch. Very cozy and lively atmosphere and the staff was very friendly. Definitely recommend this restaurant and avoid the massive crowds at the main JJ's Lodge.

AbsoluYe Olde Forge was a great find. The atmosphere is casual and comfortable, and while it may…read morelook like a roadside stop, it is absolutely worth the detour. The onion bites were a fantastic alternative to onion rings and dangerously easy to keep eating. The beer list reads like a who's who of great choices, and the wings were excellent, possibly the best I've had in recent memory. The buffalo sauce was especially well done, with just enough heat to know it is there, but still approachable even for someone who does not usually go for spice. The real highlight, though, was Joyce. She absolutely personified great customer service. Friendly, attentive, thoughtful, and on top of everything without ever overdoing it. Honestly, the level of care she gave rivaled service at a five-star resort. I wish Joyce could follow me around to every meal I have. She was that good. Great food, great atmosphere, and truly standout service. We will definitely be back.

10/18/25 second visit…read more I said to the owner that we were here for 7 days and came to Olde Forge two times. This is certainly the place to hit while in the Berkshires. This is the old world tavern feel. I love the entrance with the brick walls and saloon doors to the dining. The bar I'd loaded with patrons and you can see all the beer steins hanging above head. Tonight I started with their delicious maple old fashioned! Then I ordered their onion soup....delicious. We also ordered the nachos which were per her as well. I asked Ashley our waitress what the signature dish was, she said the wings so we ordered a dozen. They were outstanding and delicious, crispy! For dinner I got their delicious burger with bacon and cheddar and fries, great stuff. My friends had the pork shoulder which they said was delicious and looked tender. My wife had the butter buttered chicken sandwich which She enjoyed. Again, this is a must hit spot. Go early and catch the sunset on the porch! Ashley was an awesome waitress and very friendly. 10/13/25 We had an awesome dinner at Olde Forge. Jessica our waitress took great care of us and her service was spot on. It's been a few days since we were there so I don't remember all the dishes, my apologies. I do regret the Mac n cheese was delicious and creamy! The quesadilla was great as well. My glazed steak was spicy and delicious, very tender. We will be back before heading back to NY. Highly recommended!

Norte Azul Cantina is such a special place. I've been here 8-10 times since it's opened. They have…read moregreat chili and I often get the cowboy burrito bowl. Great food and atmosphere in Stephentown. They host live music and there is a lively bar scene. In winter it's nice and toasty inside and in summer/spring there's outdoor eating with a place for little ones to play. They do not take reservations for parties less than 8 but the wait has never been too long.

Came here for happy hour on a Monday. My girlfriend got a margarita and I got a corona with lime…read moreboth were five bucks each for happy hour. Ordered the tortilla chips with trio of dips (guacamole, queso, salsa). The chips were nice and crunchy and salty and the dips were very tasty we would get this again. We got a quesadilla with flank steak and a burrito with Barbacoa and split these entrées. Felt the Barbacoa didn't have a ton of flavor, it reminded me of birria. Both birria and Barbacoa taste like pot roast. I do really enjoy pot roast but the meat needs to be seasoned a little more. Add a little more salt or the meat is going to lack in flavor, I don't want just texture I want flavor as well in the meat. The flank steak quesadilla was really tasty but they didn't put a lot of flank steak in it. The meat itself had some nice flavor to it. I ended up ordering a flank steak burrito to go and asked them to add extra flank steak to it since I figured they would probably not add very much just like they didn't add to the quesadilla. I took a bite of the burrito when I got home and really enjoyed it. Good guacamole as well we both agreed that it could use just a little extra salt in a squeeze of lime juice. She really enjoyed her margarita. I just had some of the takeout flank steak burrito that I ordered at the end of our meal. It was really delicious and that I give five stars too but make sure you order extra flank steak so they don't skimp on it, or else you might be disappointed.

I forgot to take a picture of my lunch. But I did take a great picture of the view. The food was…read moregood and everybody enjoyed it very much.

Best part of this place was probably the beautiful views! Worst service ever and food was just…read moresub-par. The best part of it was the drinks and the appetizer. We ordered fairly on time. No water, no bread. Had to ask for water. Our appetizers came quickly. The caprese salad was delicious. Then about a half an hour later our waitress comes out advising they were out of the venison. My husband had ordered it. She left to get the menu (when she should have had it with her) came back, my husband ordered the haddock. She said ok, left and came back about five minutes later advising that they were out of that too. At this point my husband had to look at the menu. Our waitress apologized for the inconvenience and explained how more than several dishes were not available and that they had to close the restaurant an hour earlier due to this. My husband settled on the salmon. By the time we got our food, it was cold. I ordered scallops. And I should have taken a picture - it was pathetic. It looked like an appetizer it was so small. The asparagus was cold, and the scallops had no flavor. I ate a few bites but it was so disappointing. The salmon was also just ok. Nothing special. Our waitress assured we would get dessert fast if we wanted it but we didn't wanna bother considering everything. She apologized again, saying she would talk to the manager and that he would come over to talk to us. He never did come over. They took off my scallops from the bill at least. But this was by far the worst experience ever. A few small suggestions and the experience may have been better - provide water at the beginning, we shouldn't have had to wait 1/2 an hour to get some, bring us the bread, we shouldn't have to ask for it and during the wait it should have been offered as a courtesy for the absurd long wait and frustration for not having the meal my husband wanted, and if you say a manager would come over, they should come over. The meal started out ok but it just got worse and worse. My husband and I paid our bill quickly and left. He had to get me food elsewhere as I was still very hungry.

First off seating was supposed to be at 7pm and we got seated a7:45. The host was cold and…read moreimpersonal. The salad was heavy with oregano which they replaced with another salad which was okay. I ordered the beef stew which was 1 of three choices. I got 4cubes of beef with a scoop of Mashed potatoes. 1 of the pieces was grizzle. My wife had the chicken breast which was tasty but extremely small. Then came the bill $96 for two people.

Located atop Mt Greylock, it's kinda an odd duck place. Seems like its existence is to service AT…read morethrough hikers. But how many hikers want to pay $40 a night for lodging? The hours are odd as well. We arrived at the summit around 5 pm. Dark Skies showed that a short duration hail storm was rolling in. So we proceeded into the lodge thinking we would have a quick bite to eat and a cocktail while we watched the storm undercover. No such like. The dining room wasn't going to open until 7 pm. In other words- we won't feed you unless you plan to stay the night. We were able to get a beer ($8) and a wine ($7). And was able to sit on the covered porch and watch the storm roll by.

A delicious, friendly, comforting breakfast stop. We stopped here en route to Jiminy and were…read morepleasantly surprised by the homey atmosphere, service and food. My Bacon Eggs Benedict was hearty - bacon extra crispy and eggs perfectly poached - and my boyfriends' omelette was fluffy and packed with ham and cheese. The prices were super reasonable, which is a rare find these days. Needless to say, we'll be returning. Prepare for a bit of a wait if there's a rush of people, but it's definitely worth it!

Came here for breakfast with a friend I thought I was visiting from out of town. I used to get…read morehotdogs when I was a kid here and they were delicious. Today I got breakfast not only was it ridiculously expensive but it was very mediocre at best. I ordered a western omelette, but received a sausage and mushroom mama instead which I didn't complain about But it was just very bland. The home fries were burnt and cold. They only had generic toast like a cheap wonder bread no Italian or anything exciting. Coffee was good but for $20, it really wasn't worth it..

Let me tell you! This is one of my FAVORITE places to go to for fun, chill, some keno, delicious…read moresatisfying food, yummy drinks, INCREDIBLY AMAZING staff! My fiancé and I love coming here because it's casual and fun after a long day working and the staff is so personably and friendly- it's our spot! I definitely recommened!

we visit the Brookhouse often, but last night was the last time. Bartender decided to yell across…read morethe bar to our table, telling us to get out. We were having a conversation with our group and she decided to scream at us, not once but twice. She even went so far as to call me a B****. The food is OK, and the service (at least last night), was disrespectful and unnecessary. Won't ever be back, the owners should look for better staff, or at least train the ones they have on how to be a decent human

Service was extremely slow We had Calamari- not good . It…read moreseemed like they took it out of a freezer bag and fried it. Scallops were drenched in butter- too much Broccoli also drenched in butter View was sooo peaceful over looking the lake , but the food and service :( I can not recommend it

Went here and my spouse was sitting at a table outside to feed our infant son. Waitress slammed a…read more"Reserved" sign on that table and my spouse got up and moved to a different one, again, feeding our child. It was not at all busy. I ordered a to go order and it had an automatic gratuity lol. We were told we couldn't sit with a to-go order despite it not being busy (And I mean like, one guy at the bar, not busy) and open tables all around because it's for "Tipping" customers. Yeah rude-holes you got a tip, that's what 8% gratuity is. Scumbag business and terrible and rude wait staff. Food was not priced as advertised on the website, and for $36 the lobster roll was abysmal. See the way they respond to reviews on google. They are awful, I would never go back unless it was to dine and dash so I could recoup some of my money lol.