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

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

We stopped in for dinner while visiting on a ski trip. It was a cool old time style ski pub inside…read morewith some nice local flair. It was busy and we were lucky to get a seat at the bar. The servers a bartenders were very friendly and accommodating and made sure the food I ordered was safe for me to eat, due to food allergies. I tried the local hockey mom seltzer which was tasty and not too sweet. For my meal I had the maple cider pork chop which was the perfect portion and delicious. The pork was tender and the glaze was the perfect touch. The home made apple sauce was a nice addition and was so fresh. Finally the garlic green beans were a top choice to round out this dinner. If we have time we will go back because apparently they have the best burger in town and it sells out everyday.

just wow. We are…read morefrom Boston MA, the food and drinks here are better than most places near us - and i'm not exaggerating. The loaded tater tots were the star of the show, i'm not kidding when i say this was one of the best dishes of food ive had, probably ever. The cheese sauce is perfect, and the bacon is the perfect salty touch. The burgers are delicious, onion rings were too. The homemade chicken tenders are incredible, indescribable and just perfect. The espresso martini was one of the top 3 i've ever had, and i know a thing or two about espresso martinis. Every single table was full when we got there at 7pm on a Monday night, no shock there & we still got sat right away and had excellent service throughout the entire night. The vibe is chill, lowkey but still modern. This is our second time in the Newport area, and our second time at T bar, it will definitely not be our last. This place is always a highlight for our trips, i could not recommend this place more.

The customer service is out of this world!! You will always be greeted warmly with a smile and the…read morefood is epic!! You can't go wrong with the lobster roll and a new special, the prime rib sandwich was delicious!! The desserts like this tiramisu, plus raspberry pie and cheesecake are wonderful additions to their usual peanut butter pie and chocolate chip cookie skillet. The margaritas are second to none and I always order one !! Put the TBar on your list of places to eat whether you're dining alone, with family or a group of friends! I promise you will not be disappointed.

This is one is tough to review. For its location, it probably deserves 5 stars but take the…read moreproduct and serve and place it in any major city and the rating would surely be much less. The beer menu is undoubtedly awesome even in a sea of awesome beer menus in northern VT. Given its proximity to hill farmstead, they get their share of beer connoisseurs here and no one walks away disappointed. Throw in the fact that they are kinda in the middle of nowhere and it seems impossible. Kudos to Parker pie for their beer procurement! The pizza this time was just OK. BBQ chicken had hardly any chicken but the crust was nice and crispy. My previous 3 visits felt like it wasn't quite as busy and the food came out better and hotter than this particular time. We went on a Thursday and it wasn't slamming but the back bar was pretty full and they had a parking attendant to help you get to a spot in the small lot. There was an open mic but no one stepped up while we were there. The back bar area is pretty tight. There is some outdoor seating as well. Everything was fairly clean and the staff were attentive and polite. In the end, I'm torn between 3 and 4 stars but am rounding up because the beer menu is so good. If you're in the area, it's definitely the place to be but I wouldn't necessarily go out of my way to go there since it's a bit off the beaten path.

Parker Pie was a really good dinner option on a Thursday evening in July 2026 when it was just…read morestarting to rain. It's about a 15-minute drive from the north shore of Lake Willoughby. You'll see a general store - Parker Pie is the red building on the back side. It has lots of pluses. First, we enjoyed the open-mic night with live music on Thursdays from 6pm-9pm. Second, the pizza was OK but the salads were superb (the blue cheese was from Jasper Hill Farm in Greensboro, VT). Third, Hill Farmstead beers are on tap (which were very high quality). On the minus side, the "back bar" area had limited seating (it was quite crowded). Service was OK. You must order first and pre-pay at the front (giving your name and seating location), then wait for the staff to bring your pizza and salad to you. Be sure to pack your patience - it can take a while for the food to arrive if it's crowded!

Recently had the pleasure of lunch at the Carriage House Cafe & Grill. The staff were delightful,…read morethe food was super and the atmosphere was family comfortable. Next time we head north we will make it a point to share another lunch at this delightful eatery. It may even be the reason we head north. Thanks!

We stopped by on a Monday around lunchtime. Fun decorations including a pair of ice skates. We were…read moreseated quickly. I ordered the Ruben sandwich with onion rings and my wife ordered the BLT with fries. Food came out quickly. The Ruben was perfect and onions rings crisp and homemade. BLT had crispy bacon and the fries were deep brown and flavorful. Lots of good things on the menu.

Miller's Pub occupies the space where Noonan's Supper Club used to occupy. Both occupied the…read moreNewport Country Club building. The restaurant is large with a bar on one side and wall of picture windows on the other. We seated ourselves and the waitress came over immediately and provided us with menus. We ordered a beer for each of us. My wife ordered the buffalo chicken sandwich and I ordered the Nashville hot chicken sandwich. We also ordered a side salad. The salads were good with all fresh ingredients. They were also very large for a side salad. The sandwiches arrived and they featured a thin piece of chicken with a large amount of fried batter on all sides. There was too much batter and the chicken was very dry. There was sauce but not nearly enough. We both did not care for the sandwiches and my wife left much of hers on the plate. There were two positives to the visit. The service was excellent as was the view.

Place has a bar, dining area and a virtual golf. Tables are ample spaced. Waitresses are nice and…read moreon point, on our dinner only one was serving both bar and tables. Luckily there were only 3 tables occupied and few people at the bar but i could imagine if it was a full house. Service would be down. Ample parking space. Food is fair-great. Serving size is good. Price for food is fair. Hopefully they could add more virtual golf room to cater walk ins.

Not as bad as we expected. We stopped by for appetizers and drinks, and the food was actually quite…read moregood. Our favorites were the Cajun fries, the charcuterie board, and the skewers. The cocktails were decent, though they could have been better. Overall, it was a good experience. You would definitely come here for the views.

Food is outstanding!!! Scallops, prime rib, salads everything wonderful . The fried chicken and…read morehomemade mashed potatoes with real milk gravy is outstanding

It had been a very long time since we ate at this restaurant. My wife was away so I stopped in for…read morelunch. The restaurant is a cross between the restaurant you would find on a ski slope and a pub. There are booths, tables and a bar. I chose to sit at the bar so I could watch TV. They have a nice selection of Vermont beers on tap and a selection of wine. I chose a double IPA from Burlington Beer Company. It was served cold in a frosted beer mug. For the main course I ordered the beef pot pie. It arrived in around 15 minutes and was served hot. It came with mashed potatoes and a serving of mixed julienned vegetables. The pot pie was good. The vegetables could have used a bit more cooking. Because they were julienned, they lost heat very rapidly. Service was excellent with everyone being very friendly as well as helpful. We will return.

Stopped in after spending the morning in Canada, so we were in the mood for poutine and this place…read morecooked! We ordered poutine and a couple pizzas and thoroughly enjoyed it ALL (seriously you had to roll me out). The Vermont special was 10/10. My kid, who doesn't like crust, ate the crust! Everyone was so nice from the time we walked in (we looked lost) to the time we left. The vibe was chill- country music on the radio.