An ever revolving door of chefs! Inconsistent and inedible the past couple of yrs. The prime rib was a usually a staple and now only available on Saturday. Which means locals have to endure tourists and reservations, since the midweek option is gone the way of the dodo bird! You think after Jay Eastman (Eastman Kodak) spent all that money to rehab, he'd put some care into how it's run and the quality of well the food! Guess not! Like most places in the area, plumbing new depths of mediocrity on a daily basis. read more

Johnny Seesaw's is pure magic, especially in the winter. Delicious food, fantastic service and a roaring fireplace in a rustic log cabin really makes for a memorable experience. We stop here on every ski trip to Stratton and are never disappointed. Everything on the menu is fantastic! Go here! It rocks! read more

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It's a yearly tradition to come up to Vermont to engage in Autumnal activities, so we figured we deserved at least one nice dinner to celebrate. Johnny Seesaw's seemed like the perfect place, having been a fixture of the community for the better part of a hundred years. Reservations were not easy to come by, so we settled for 8:30PM for 4 people and snacked until then. We had heard great things about a former chef who had returned to the establishment and were eager to give it a try. The interior felt like a cozy log cabin (makes sense since it's a lodge) in a ski resort with a fake open-air fireplace in the middle of the restaurant. Our waiter was a friendly and attentive gentleman who was nice to talk to. We went with glasses of wine as well as the bourbon + candied ginger and gin + blood orange house cocktail as refreshments; both were well balanced and smooth, but you could still taste the alcohol. For starters, we got the crab crostini, Panzanella salad, and freshly baked focaccia with eggplant spread. The crab crostini had interesting textural elements from the balance of the freshly shaved chilis atop the succulent crab meat that was piled atop a crispy crostini bread slice; I'd definitely get this again. My companions said the salad was fresh, while the focaccia and spread were a good way to start the meal, though I'm not sure if it were something I'd seek out again. For mains, we went with: Sauteed Sea Scallops (cauliflower puree, spinach, brown butter lemon emulsion, crispy potatoes); Spinach Cappelletti (filled with braised beef short ribs, chippolini onion brodo, and parmigiano); and Tagliatelle all'Bolognese (beef and pork ragu, parmigiano). My scallops were perfectly cooked so that they still had a lightness to them that absorbed the delectable sauce that was paired, and the sides that it came with felt gourmet -- though it was confusing why it was labelled as sauteed when it was clearly seared (and perfectly so). Another naming error existed for the pasta dish because the sauce was not a red ragu sauce, which is what would have been expected -- it was delicious, nonetheless. Lastly, just a heads up that the Spinach Cappelletti felt more like a vegetarian dish since the filling's meat flavour couldn't really be sensed, and another note is that the wetness from the veggies created a pool of liquid which was a missed opportunity to become a nice sauce. For dessert, we shared a slice of olive oil cake which had a flavourful, but light sweet cream that resembled a marscapone of sorts -- no complaints except I wasn't hungry enough to indulge in more than one bite. Overall, a really stellar meal that felt more upscale than casual but still comfortable and cozy. Well worth the money to shell out, but the menus could be more accurate in their descriptions. read more

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Can be VERY crowded so plan ahead. Make a reservation if you are up for a busy weekend. Food is getting better. It's been up and down the last couple of years. We are local, so believe me, we want it to succeed. Staff can get testy sometimes. We were told there were plenty of seats at the bar but it was obvious the most folks wanted an empty seat between each group. Are you crazy? If the place is busy people have to sit next to each other. So we can't worry about cooties! read more

Fantastic food, great service and wonderful live music by the fire pit! Can't wait to return

Having lived for 45 years in a bedroom community to NYC, I have been privileged to enjoy many dining experiences in various parts of the city. I learned early on that the upscale dining venues meant small beautiful platters of well prepared food at high prices. You were paying for ambience and experience. My wife and I recently stopped for dinner at Johnny Seesaw's on the way back from a visit to Dartmouth. I quickly had a Déjà vu flash dining here. In the mountains of Vermont, in a very well appointed, pretty rustic restaurant this upscale Italian venue served impressive offerings of most food I could not pronounce, but which featured fresh delicious sounding ingredients. While we were there on a Tuesday and the vaunted Prime Rib I had heard about was not available the only other steak offering was a 40 ounce Porterhouse for $120.00. Not a reality. I did order a delicious scallop dinner and my wife had duck which she enjoyed. The dinners featured 5 scallops a few baby asparagus stalks and what appeared to be a potato chip. The duck was that with what appeared to be polenta. Tasty but sparse. Had there been perhaps a bread service or side salad included with the meal we would probably have left the restaurant satisfied instead of hungry. The food was delicious, beautifully plated, served efficiently and pleasantly and just as with NYC dining, at an impressive price. This is a fine restaurant. I recommend having a good lunch if you go here for dinner. I would happily rate this as a five star experience except when I left, I was hungry and that is not right. read more

The Prime Rib French Dip has gotten a makeover by their new chef and it's better than ever!! Incredible sandwich available only on Friday evening so get to seesaws early !!! read more

Johnny Seesaw's - Prime Rib French Dip - American Near Me - Peru, Vermont

Food was incredible, ambiance was perfect. And the woman serving us was so knowledgeable and kind. Some of the best Italian food I've had in a long time (and I've been to Italy). Sometimes the food by mountains suck because they know you're trapped but this was fantastic. (Also, I had the vanilla fig spritz to drink and if it's on the menu when you go... it's a must drink) read more

The place is very attractive. The food is good, but the portions are small and the prices are quite high. $8.00 cup of tea? Also, very dark - needed our phone to see the menu. read more

The food and ambiance was great (though they do run out of dishes, so be prepared with a backup), but the service isn't. Our server was rude and made us feel very unwelcome to ask any questions about the restaurant and the menu. I would come back if I knew if I was getting a different server read more

The restaurant was rustically charming. Large fireplace in dining room not lit due to the season but probably sensational in the winter. Large tree beams support the roof. Food was excellent. I had seared Faroe island Salmon perfectly cooked with broccolini, black rice and carrot purée. My wife had the pasta bolognese which I didn't try but she said was delicious. We had the corn and crab fritters with an aioli sauce as an appetizer which also was delicious though could have had a bid more crab. Portions were large. The night we weee there the restaurant had Wiener schnitzel as a special which were massive and several people ordered. Highly recommend restaurant and will stop again when in the area. read more

Went last night looking forward to usual excellent prime rib. Very disappointed. Prime rib was not usda prime but lesser quality. Ordered medium rare and came out well done. Service was good, but Kitchen needs attention. Hope they clean up their act. read more

Food was terrific, great casual local restaurant with cozy bar. Attentive and nice staff and great wine list. Plenty of local beers as well. Not too loud, and great music playing. Menu has plenty of great choices. read more

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My family was recently in Vermont for a fall weekend getaway. We needed a Saturday night dinner spot for 6 diners and I was able to secure a late reservation at Johnny Seesaw's. The restaurant has a modern and cozy vibe. We were seated under a cool mural that was originally painted 80 years ago. Our waitress Emily mentioned that she recently started working there but was a true professional throughout the meal. The menu has a lot of nice choices. I really enjoyed the poutine appetizer, the duck gravy, cheese curds, and fries were perfect together. My wife enjoyed the beet salad and my daughters liked the pretzel appetizer. I went with the halibut special and was very happy with the way it was prepared. The rest of my family was also happy with their entrees. Johnny Seesaw's was a nice place to spend a Saturday night. read more

Johnny Seesaw's - Poutine was excellent! Cheesy with a rich gravy and tasty fries! - American Near Me - Peru, Vermont

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Stayed at the lodge and had to try the restaurant! The bolognese was delicious and filling! For the appetizer, we got the hummus. The pita bread was made fresh, it paired really well with the hummus. I think it might've been beet(?) hummus. There is plenty room for parking. I recommend seating outdoors if the weather is nice. All the employees were very welcoming and kind. read more

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Came here for dinner last night with my wife and two young children. The staff was amazing helping us to quickly serve the kids in an effort to keep them occupied while at an otherwise higher end restaurant where you would hate for the kids to get loud. Our food was delicious, we had two of the house made pastas. The overall vibe here is one of if not the best in the local area (Stratton, Bromley). Cozy, upscale, yet properly Vermont and casual. 10 out of 10. read more

On a recent short travels to enjoy fall I Enjoyed food ,service and ambience! Highly recommended!

We came as a group of seven. I ordered the prime rib which was awful. The mash potatoes were clumpy, and I've never seen so much fat on a piece of meat (see Pic for reference). All of it was sitting in some watery sauce which was not the juice from the meat being cooked. Two in our group ordered the risotto which was curiously bereft of flavor. As if the risotto was cooked with water vs. stock. The risotto tasted like cardboard with canned vegetables. One order was the ribeye that was very medium rare at best instead of medium. It was accompanied by a relatively bland sauce and fairly vanilla vegetables. However, the staff was friendly and our server was nice and kindly received feedback pertaining to the risotto which was sent back. Positive note - the appetizers were very good, the meatballs were delicious! read more

Johnny Seesaw's - Unsmooth mash potatoes on the left, prime rib flooded in some watery sauce, all the FAT from the steak on the right. - American Near Me - Peru, Vermont

Rustic. Unique. Fun. Johnny Seesaw's is the restaurant lodge component of the larger Seesaw Resort. The lodge is large and historic, previously used by settlers and early explorers, giving it a depth and character you won't find in newer culinary construction. That's said, popularity comes at a price: demand can easily overwhelm capacity on weekends and holiday periods. If you want to dine like a lumberjack, reservations several days in advance are a must. Ambiance is rustic and dimly lit, exactly as you'd expect a lodge to be. Food is decidedly upscale, yet with enough variety to meet most anyone's needs: from basic burgers/dogs to more expensive seafood and delicacy options. If possible, opt for the outdoor seating on the lodge's porch, which overlooks the fire pit and pond, a priceless experience unmatched in the area. Additionally, the ADU mini bar and snack bar down the hill from the restaurant called "the hut" provides a second option for snacks, drinks, and light fare either before or after dining at the primary lodge. In particular, don't miss scoring a plate of campfire magic by overpaying for the hut's all-inclusive s'mores: toasting sticks and nearby fire pit included! In busy times, this is the place to be: live music and a great sense of community abounds. Overall, Seesaw Lodge delivers exactly what it promises: an experience transporting visitors back in time and far away from the drudgery of run-of-the-mill restaurants through its unique blend of atmosphere, history, and attention to detail. read more

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Been here a few times with my family. The decor inside is very warm and inviting and the outside is very picturesque with a large pond and fire pit. Food overall is tasty. However, the portion size is very small (duck). I Ordered the duck entrée and as a petite woman I was still hungry after eating the whole meal. I was disappointed when the waiter brought my entrée to the table with two small slices of duck breast along with a few pieces of vegetables. Price point is similar to other restaurants around the area however, for a duck entrée at The Social House, which is nearby, they are far more generous. read more

Johnny Seesaw's - Duck Entree (very small portion) Should be labeled as an appetizer - American Near Me - Peru, Vermont

I live nearby, and this is our go to quick evening out. There are always tables except on busy holiday weekends. Everybody's really nice and I love the old Timey history of the building with the murals and the enormous center fireplace.. The food is very good as well. Don't come here if you want artfully presented and curated plates, but you will be delighted with their food the steaks, the fish, the poutine (an appetizer??), the desserts are all very good. Truly a place fitting to the neighborhood . We love it. The bar scene is good as well. The drinks are ample and stiff! Friends of mine, who have young kids like to take their families down to the hut in the spring mmer, which has a pond nearby and simple food like beers burgers and fries. I've never stayed at the place, but hear it's very good read more

Solid place for dinner and definitely drinks. Great atmosphere, nice warm fire appetizers are good, drinks are good good entrée selection with vegetarian/vegan options, and staff is excellent. A definite go to place. read more

Wow... the poutine appetizer with short rib and the maple pork chop dinner were amazing. Highly recommend.

We were so disappointed. We had been to the restaurant 25 years earlier (We live in CA.) At that time it was a 5 star place. After we sat down, we asked for bread. The waitress said "The chef didn't make bread today" Ok. I ordered the chicken. half of it was cool and the other half was warm. I spoke with the waitress and she took the chicken back to the chef, a few minutes later she emerged with a fresh plate of chicken. It was a little warmer on one side but again the other side was cool. I spoke to the waitress again (by that time my husband was finished with his meal) I told her I didn't want it and she took it off the ticket. We then ordered apple desert, it was luke warm as well. The waitress was less than caring, she didn't bother to inform management. I told her I was very disappointed in the entire meal and I was surpised management didn't at least come by to ask about it. She said " I didn't tell management, but I will go get him now. The manager was somewhat apologetic but didn't really appear to care that we had a terrible meal. We will never go back, I'm not sure this restuarant will survive based on other comments I read. Eve Kaiser Fair Oaks, CA. . read more

We had 6 people and all the meals looked great. I would go back there anytime. Wonderful atmosphere and very prompt service.

What the hell happened. I've going here since the reopening and it has been amazing. Go pretty much every Friday during the winter. Went back during the summer and new staff, new menu, new chef = bad. Food is now mediocre at best. New staff not as welcoming or friendly. New menu is not as good and half the items. What the hell happened? This was one of my favorite places to eat when up at Bromley. Now it's just straight up not good food and hugely overpriced. It's a shame because I really did love come here now it's just bad. Ohhhhhh well read more

I can honestly say, Johnny Seesaw's is well-balanced. After a three-year renovation, they reopened the restaurant. They did an excellent job. The atmosphere is rustic, yet upscale. The menu is diverse and caters to both the carnivore and the vegan. It is definitely on the expensive side for the area. When you drive in, the building is on the left and parking is to the right. The restaurant isn't labeled well. See the attached picture of the restaurant building. You will know you are in the right place when you see the hours posted and the credit card sticker in the window. They are closed Tuesday and Wednesday. We were a party of 10 and were sat in a semi-private room. The appetizers were the big hit with the table, while the entrees were good. I had the hanger steak with meh sauce. The steak was cooked exactly as ordered. The appetizer hits were the fried pickles with a really nice sauce (a bit like Russian dressing), the soft pretzel with whole grain mustard sauce (although the pretzel was a bit too greasy), a crazy-awesome spicy porgy ceviche special, and the poutine. The poutine is a Vermont take on poutine (don't expect a Canadian version), but it was very good, if you don't have expectations. Very nice selection of beers on tap, and they also had a root beer on tap for the kids (and young at heart). Overall, we had a great experience and will definitely be going back. We are all so happy they reopened and that they did such a great job with the renovation. read more

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Fun spot - apres ski vibe. My boyfriend and I were seated by the fire which was amazing, not too hot. Menu is great - a ton of gluten free options. We had the poutine to start - delicious and salad. I had the spätzle, I've never had it before - it was wonderful and my boyfriend enjoyed the pork chop. Highly recommend read more

Had a great dinner last night! The atmosphere and the staff were warm and welcoming. The menu is eclectic, but accommodating to those who were gluten free and vegetarian. My girlfriend said it was the best salmon she's ever had, and my steak was cooked to perfection. Only regret was that we didn't get there earlier to hit the game room! read more

Not a good night for us yesterday. Very crowded . We had the feeling like we were in a base lodge . Hard to have a conversation. Had a table next to fireplace which was nice but the person with their back to the door got a freezing cold draft every time the door opened . Our waitress was nice but we felt rushed through the whole meal . She recommended the Wiener schnitzel . Being German I wanted to believe her but was bitterly disappointed. 2 pale unseasoned pieces of meat . The potato salad that came with it was delicious. I don't think we will be going back next year . Sorry read more

I left a VERY HONEST review 02/11/2022 and I'm not sure how it got taken down other then being another victim of cancel culture. For that reason I am downgrading my 2 stars to 1. The service here is marginal at best. The food is way overpriced and they serve it with burnt and mushy accompaniments. Such a disappointing experience. Run don't walk away!! read more

All the food in the area are overpriced in my opinion so they are on par with all the restaurants around. The food is pretty good though and the restaurant is comfortable. read more

The Silver Fork was full for a month and we decided to give Johnny Seesaw's a shot. I am so glad we did. Much of the former JS's was deconstructed and put back into thoughtful places throughout the new structure. My wife spent a lot of time up here as a kid and was pretty nostalgic about all of the details. The food was one of the best meals we've had north of NYC. Truly special in flavor, presentation, and overall quality. Please try the venison! It was amongst the best cut, temperature, and quality I've had. My wife raved about the butternut squash soup and fried pickles. Our server, Syna, was a delight. She was so friendly, engaging, and fun. She had a uniquely in-depth understanding of the menu and made wonderful suggestions. She made our meal even better. I always appreciate someone who goes the extra mile to make your time there special. Overall, we will be back. We are looking forward to going back. I highly recommend this restaurant and everything it has to offer. read more

Tried JS for the first time last night. Loved the lodge interior and the porch. Due to the pandemic we made reservations for the porch. Nice setting, overhead heating kept you very cozy. We had planned to order burgers but found out that you could only order those if you sat at the bar. We both got the bolognese which was delicious. We thought our dinner would be served with bread but it wasn't. I asked the waiter and he said he would put an order in for us. There was a slight charge which was fine but this should be on the menu so we could have simply ordered it with our meal. Overall it's pricey. Would like to see a couple less pricey options. I would try it again though. read more

My family and I have been going here for over a decade. It has changed owners since we originally started coming here, and unfortunately it has been slowly going downhill. The menu is nowhere near as interesting as it used to be. About half of our entrees were good (enough), and the other half were very bland. I've never had salmon that tasted like air until tonight. Our server was very helpful and attentive, five stars for her. Drinks came fairly quickly but chef wouldn't fire appetizers until all of our food was in, which greatly rushes dinner. Coming from someone with restaurant industry experience - this isn't necessary and definitely makes dining with children more difficult. We will continue attempting to come here after skiing because of the nice vibe, but probably will just grab a drink and eat dinner elsewhere. read more

Always delightful. Their food is consistently very tasty snd their service uniformly timely and delightful. The outside seating has cover from rain and heaters when chilly. Everything we have ordered has been well-prepared and delicious. Be prepared to be conflicted after deciding on a menu item and then hearing the specials. The mussels are terrific, the halibut and prime rib are excellent. This is definitely a "go-to" place for us. read more

I absolutely love this place. I love coming here for my birthday. Service is amazing staff is very friendly. Food is amazing as always. read more

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I didn't realize JS is a historic place until I found their Wikipedia page. We got the poutine appetizer. It's not healthy but perfect accompaniment for a round of beers. Big pile of fries, cheese curds, shredded duck breast and flavorful duck gravy. Wow, we couldn't stop eating it and left little room for our main course. read more

Love Johnny seesaws. Very warm and inviting delicious food and wonderful services. Nice warm fireplace to sit by during your dinner

Went here for the first time post-renovation and we had a pretty good time here and the food was great. Tons of space with multiple fire places (and a huge one in the middle) -- totally feels like a lodge. I came on a Thursday when they served Prime rib (they only do this Thurs and Sat) which just so happens to be my favorite meal. It came with mashed potatoes and was cooked perfectly. Simply put it was delicious. Now, had it not been a prime rib day I was a bit underwhelmed with the menu. Very few apps to pick from and nothing was really my taste other than the prime rib. I don't think i'd go on a day that wasn't a prime rib day. Staff was generally fast and friendly with minimal issues. It wasn't that crowded when we went though so I expected as much. Price was fair. I got chocolate mousse to go which held up pretty well on the way home and tasted good. Def recommend this spot for prime rib lovers read more

Johnny Seesaw's - Menu - American Near Me - Peru, Vermont