Great time to visit, amazing location huge menu to Choose local or New England sea fares…read more Fully stocked bar professional servers. The coconut cream pie a must have. We always enjoyed it in the many trips we had.

Lunch on Labor Day - great portions, great service, beautiful location, reasonable prices…read more They have lakeside seating, beautiful bar inside & out, fresh food and are very attentive. We venture up 2-3x a year on bikes (2 hour ride).

After spending a few days in Quebec City for the winter festival, we stopped in on our way back to…read morethe US. I'm a brewery hound so this was an easy pick close to the border. I'm not kidding when I say - and my traveling partners agree- this was the best food and drink we put in our mouths our entire trip! Get a fondue, a couple of apps, and a beer and enjoy a wonderful meal!! We even saved room for a maple dessert - also fantastic! Come and enjoy- you won't be disappointed!!

La Memphré bookended our trip to the Eastern Townships, being our first and last food stops in…read moreMagog. This popular brewery was definitely worth the revisit for their high quality food and drinks, with a major perk being that it is open everyday and doesn't close between mealtimes. The Tall Man and I came during semi-off hours, first for a late lunch and later for an afternoon snack/drink. They have a large outside deck with a great view of the lake, but we opted to sit in their cozy dining room both times. We visited with baby in tow, first with a stroller and once without. The accessible entrance was not very obvious (we noticed it only after our second visit) and it was covered in snow. There are several steps leading to the porch and main entrance. The host was gracious enough to find a table that could fit a stroller next to it, but that was made easier by our off-hours visit. The staff is very friendly and most are pretty fluent in both English and French. We ordered in French the first time around, but by our second trip our language skills and brains were a bit worn out, so we were thankful our server cheerfully switched to English. They all gave us great recommendations, and everything we had was quite tasty. Think elevated brewpub than bar food. Drinks-wise, the Tall Man equally enjoyed La Pointe Merry (IPA) and La Kilt (Scotch ale). I opted for their non-alcoholic options and was happy with my Quebec-made kombucha and gin and tonic mocktail. Both came in cans or bottles, and I ended up taking the rest of my kombucha to go. Instead of ordering full entrees, we opted for a spread of small plates. The cod bites (bouchées de morue) were excellent, crisply fried with soft, flaky fish inside and a killer dipping sauce. The kiddo is just starting to eat solid foods and quite enjoyed the fish. The onion rings (nounounes rings) were also a hit. We also enjoyed the duck drumlettes (pilons de canard) and the fries (frites). Note the fries are made French style and not crispy (as opposed to what's usually served in American restaurants ironically as "French" fries). We will definitely be back! I did eat gluten on this trip as a periodic treat, but am usually gluten free. They didn't seem to have too many GF options on their menu, but I would come back to try their entrees and see if I could make it work.

Today was the second time we had given Kingdom Brewing a shot after a bad experience a few years…read moreago. The outside area is super cute, the inside is unique and taverny, and the staff were so nice. I also loved their merch. What left a bad taste in our mouths was the beer (literally). I so badly want to love this spot but the beer is just bad. We are avid brewery visitors, locally and around the country, and even have friends who brew and this is the only spot where no one at the table wanted to finish a beer. We ordered 2 flights both times to get a sense of everything they do, and every single beer was mediocre with a horrible aftertaste. I wish this spot would work on 1-2 flagship brews and make them taste as good as the spot feels. We probably will not be back and with so many other great options around, wouldn't recommend.

It was Nice experience going to a craft brewery in Vermont. The beer menus were posted on the wall…read more I picked out for different types of brews and got a flight of course. The place was nicely decorated for a micro brewery. In Vermont one does not have to take a tour like in Jersey. Also food can be sold. What I didn't like were the beers. They just didn't knock my socks off. Nothing different under the sun.

This was a cute spot on our vacation- the waitress gave great service checking in on us-- she was…read moreblonde but didn't catch her name. We got the chicken wrap and Gap Burger and really enjoyed! Also something about the fries... really good!! Thank you :)

This is a townie bar and if you aren't from around here, don't bother. Very little appeal other…read morethan being positioned near lake willoughby

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

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.

Excellent food, great service! I had the Kentucky Grand cocktail--excellent!!! we'll definitely…read morebe going back :)

We live over two hours away and we love this place more than anywhere in VT. The food is so good…read more Fresh ingredients. Made with love. Served with love. We had sliders, fries, pickles, wraps. Unfortunately we were too full for dessert but we will leave room for it next time. Who doesn't love service by a Scottish guy in a kilt? Such a great atmosphere. Lots of board and card games to keep the kids or adults entertained. Perfect experience all the way around.

What nice people who make great Pizza in the back of A…read morequaint little General Store. Loved the whole experience. Took 7 pies for a group of 20 to Hill Farmstead. Not a complaint in the group.

Great hidden spot. Solid food offerings, delicious pizza and Poutine. Salad was decent but some bad…read morelettuce. On- tap brews were tasty and service was friendly, fast, and efficient. Dog- friendly outside seating options. Great vibe and cozy seating. Great option for anyone looking for solid Italian or pizza in the N.E.K. Region of Vermont.

I have one word for this place TACOS!! :) :) They have beef, chicken or veggie tacos, I tried the…read morebeef ones and they were delicious!! I guess they have recently changed owners and are now opened all day long which is a good thing. The first time I tried to go here it was 1:45 and I was turned away because they closed at 2. I'm happy I came back, my mom had a naan pizza and said it was awesome as well. They have a lot of beer to choose from, cocktails as well. The menu looks really good but it will be hard for me to try something other than those tacos. This place has a super pub vibe and seems like an awesome space to hang out.

Our second visit to this gem of a pub! Mom had the burger and I had the club sandwich. Both were…read moreamazing including the best fries ever. Sabrina was our server both times, she's a very sweet woman with great customer service skills. Will return again, soon!

Wonderful experience in a wonderful resort. Great beers, each noting their source location, superb…read morefood, from poke bowls to steak plates We decided to forego cafeteria food and have a little leisure time in this great resort. We came over and were immediately seated. Service was spotless and friendly. Our food selections ranged from poke bowls, with wonderful fresh tuna, grilled cheese, burgers and steak sandwich. All were superb. We ordered several microbrew selections and each one was better than the other. Ambiance wise, the bar seated crowd was having a blast. But those in tables were having a quiet time and we loved it. Room for all likes. Overall a wonderful experience and a part of a great ski day.

Only game in town. Menu is limited which is typical for Vermont Ski Area hotels. Food is not very…read moregood but there are not a lot of choices in the NEK. Order entrees after appetizers and salads are delivered. If you order everything together it will all come out at the same time. Very annoying.