The service was fine. I feel the Mac & cheese was bland and the Cole slaw was definitely lacking in…read moreflavor. The meat was well cooked, however, the pieces of turkey and brisket I had were fatty and not appetizing.

Staff were great, and the intimate atmosphere inside gave a fun local feel for the culture. Glad to…read morealso see some NA beers on the menu. In terms of food, I highly recommend the pulled pork, and would go back just for this. The brisket and turkey were surprisingly dry and a little tough. The Mac and cheese was okay, but a little bland. Maybe I expected more flavor from the cheese being in Vermont. The sausage links tasted great, but I got a few hard pieces inside which ruined it for me.

The other reviews for this place on here are true - if you like barbecue, run, don't walk to get…read morehere ASAP! We had "the Alamo" so tried brisket, ribs, pulled pork, and had Mac and cheese and potato salad for our sides, and also got a half ring of smoked sausage. All of the meats were juicy and flavorful, and the sides were just how we liked them. Everything was so so good. Generous portions/great value for the money. Options for cooled indoor seating or picnic tables if you want to eat outside. This guy is a one man band so if there's a line you will have a little wait, but it is so worth it. Will absolutely eat here again when we are in the area.

This is hands down the best bbq in Vermont! The food was fresh and authentic and the owner was…read moresuper friendly, I will definitely be back!

Fried chicken sandwich and yummy beer! What more could you want ? Also is a restaurant that has…read moresome delicious , elevated dinner choices such as steaks or mussels. Will definitely come here again.

If you looked through my reviews you would notice I am a fan of craft breweries, my wife is as…read morewell! So while on a trip and looking for a spot to grab some lunch naturally we ended up picking this spot. I've been aware of Lost Nation Brewing but it's been since 2016/2017 when I had a beer from them last. To start they have ample parking and have a nicely painted mural on the side of their building. They have an indoor section we did not check that out and instead sat at the bar in the outdoor section. How can you pass up looking into the kitchen and also the wafting scents of burgers, fries and everything else being cooked. Despite a chillier day than most we have had lately it was worth it! Besides their own brews they had guest taps, guest botttles/cans, and even some cocktails including some spiked apple cider for that fall feeling drink. For beer fans they even had a rotating Hillfarmstead DIPA for a guest tap. I ended up getting their Kolsch and my wife got their gose. Both very solid beers and worth grabbing. Food wise they had a couple burgers, fried chicken sandwich, pulled pork, turkey sandwich, hot dogs, and some small plates. My wife ended up choosing the burger and I got their fried chicken sandwich. She enjoyed the burger and thought it was cooked very well. The chicken sandwich was delicious, the fact it was smothered in honey did make it a bit messy to eat but tasted so good! The fries we got were massive and well seasoned and the side of pickles were great too. Would be a no brainer to get either one again if we visit again! Bartender was friendly and we didn't wait long at all for the drinks or food! Well made brews paired along side delicious food, really what more could you ask for? If you visit during warmer weather it appeared they have a huge outdoor area further back than we were in as well! If you like visiting breweries add this to your list to check out!

Great location in proximity to Stowe Resort. Love the outdoor seating and live music. Second time…read moredoing Hellsbrook Trail, second time coming to Shakedown post hike.

Starting with the good, the ribs were good. I was worried when my knife had trouble separating ribs…read moreat first, but they turned out to be tender and slid off the bone. Good flavors from the rub, but was a heavy saucing obscured the flavors. That's about where the good stuff ends. None of the sides I ordered were very good. The potato salad was the best of them, but needed some salt and maybe a little bit of acid. The cornbread had good jalapeño flavor, but was dried out. The mac & cheese was surprisingly bland. The ambience here is casual, converted warehouse feel (in fact they have a cidery on property). They host bands during the week so could be a fun place to hang out. It's Vermont, so I don't expect much in the way of good barbecue. This place will do in a pinch, but don't expect competitive Q.

The family style food is a great way to taste all the offerings. The flavors are more than perfect…read moreand the sweet tea and maple lemonade were the decor is casual and orange chairs are comfy. We will be back!

Arrived around 6:00 with a reservation and seated immediately. The Resturant was clean and well…read moremaintained. The waitress was sweet and helpful with the menu. We ordered the corn muffins which had no flavor, ribs were meaty, moist and flavorful, burnt ends were tasty and half chicken also well prepared. The core slaw was not my favorite, I prefer sweet slaw. Everything served family style on a tray.

Stopped here after skiing at Stowe and having a Heady Topper next door at the Alchemist. Had…read moreplanned on grabbing a bite at the food truck at the Alchemist but was closed that day. So I did a quick search and found Nocturnal which was the old Sunrise Grill that was sold. The inside has been revamped and has a pub feel to it. I sat at the bar and ordered another Heady Topper since they were dealing with the VT bureaucracy trying to bring in and sell their own beer. Perusing the menu, it looks like most of the items are barbecue related. I ordered a fried hot chicken sandwich. It came on a soft roll and required eating with a knife and fork because the amount of fried chicken overwhelmed the roll. The chicken was perfectly fried and crispy with a great sauce transmitting good heat. I ordered corn bread to go for a midnight snack. When trying the bread in my hotel room later that night, I couldn't eat it. I think the chef used a tablespoon instead of a teaspoon when adding salt to the batter, which was disappointing because I love a good corn bread. I'm guessing this was a one off and will try it again. I'll be back in Stowe this summer on the bike and will try Nocturnal again in order to provide an update.

Yeah so it's been a bit since I've written any reviews because really does anyone read these…read moreanymore? But in the hopes I can save a single soul from the poor decisions I made here it is. 2 stars because the brisket was actually pretty good and the staff was friendly, though beardy guy? You yell talk and when a restaurant is as empty as y'all were on a Saturday night, that yell talk carries. Anyway, post Alchemist and waiting to get on the charging station there we made the short walk to Nocturnal (side note, to the asshole who camped on the only fast charger in Stowe for an hour after you were done, you're a dick). Opting to sit inside due to summer bug situation we were seated at a table sort of slapped in the middle of everything, but easily able to move because y'all, when I say it was pretty empty I meant it. Typically we'd opt for the bar but they'd clearly gone the route of "cheapest furniture possible" and used the lowest end metal stools with no backs that are everywhere these days. A poutine and a brisket platter to split, sweet grits and Mac and cheese on the side later and we were off and running. Apparently so was the kitchen as the poutine was on our table like maybe a minute later. This poutine was a crime against humanity. A French Canadian is sobbing just thinking of this poutine. We knew we were getting waffle fries going in, no issue there. A single digit number of cheese "curds" and an under-seasoned, burnt to hell gravy later and I truly wish I hadn't been so hungry or I'd have sent this back. We ate around the offending gravy, grudgingly consumed the curd droppings and just went HAM on the waffle fries, 0 out of 5. We literally crossed our fingers and jesus when the brisket platter was set down. Brisket itself was lovely, though some spots were a bit dry. 3 of 5 Mac and cheese was gritty and clearly came from a box and/or the most undercooked roux of all time, that said it was passable 1 of 5, I've had worse. Heck I've made worse myself. The sweet grits were too sweet for me, but the sugar fiend of a wife declared them , "weird, are they maybe too sweet?" This from the woman who had cap'n'crunch french toast with extra maple syrup this morning so you decide. 1 of 5. Their house made seltzer was flat, the rest of the beer list looked interesting but I only had eyes for another Focal Banger. List was 2 of 5. I don't know how I did this math to come to a 2 so don't ask but it feels right. I do wish we'd gone back around the corner to Idlytyme or Piecasso. Please for the love of all that is holy either fix or axe the poutine, it's truly one of the few dishes in my life I wish I would have sent back.

We chose this restaurant as it was close to our accommodation (The Smuggler's Notch Resort) and, as…read moreit was Tuesday during the off season, it was the only place nearby that was actually open. We were pleasantly surprised. The food here was excellent. We started with the fresh bread and maple butter - yum! I had the fish and chips, my spouse had a Greek-style pasta with salmon. My fish was perfectly seasoned and cooked with a crisp crust. The fries were obviously hand cut. My spouse's salmon was also perfectly cooked, and the pasta was tasty, although he questioned the addition of a copious amount of feta. As for beverages, I had iced tea that tasted freshly brewed. Spouse opted for beer. He felt that the beer list, although good, was nothing special. It was mostly IPAs. I wonder if this will change during the high season. The staff was very friendly and helpful. As for ambiance, it was rustic in a clean, friendly, and cheerful way.

Stopped for evening dinner,w reservations. ATM & www offline (somewhat normal in Smuggs area)…read morecaused a trip for cash/ATM. Meal & service appropriate for area, as was cost. Beer selection decent, but not inclusive for area Wait staff attentive, but busy (would have had another beer or two). Would return, if/when back in Jeffersonville, VT or SMUGGS area.

This place has well over 1000 reviews and most of them are positive for a reason! Pro Pig checks…read moreso many boxes and is a must try for anyone in the area. It gets busy and they don't take reservations. They do have an online waitlist but we went around 4:30 and didn't have to utilize it. Our party of 6 climbed camel's hump earlier in the day and showed up famished. We knew this was the right pig out spot for us to refuel from the moment we walked in, smelled the food and saw the amazing ceiling-high bar. The smoked meats were outstanding. High quality cuts smoked to perfection. We had an order of every meat they offer and they were all just as good. That being said, I could go back just for the cornbread w maple butter. My word, it was like eating cake for dinner. The Mac & cheese was ooey and gooey with a nice crispy top. And the cookie skillet was like a party in your mouth. We didn't think we'd be able to finish everything but there wasn't a crumb to be found when we were done. As far as service goes, it was as good as I've ever had at a place like this. Our server was laid back yet always on top of things. We never waited for anything and her timing was perfect. There's outdoor seating if that's your jam. We sat in the large table by the window and got to look out on main st. It couldn't have been more perfect.

Great food. Great beer. Awesome vibes. (Parking sucks, but when traveling with a trailer, you get…read moreused to that.) Good stuff.

This is a regular on my trips to Vermont now. Don't know which I like better the food or the beer…read more Outstanding selection of both and the quality is top notch. Great big covered area for those of us with 4 legged friends in tow. Staff is always friendly and attentive. Great spot.

The food was fine. It didn't knock my socks off but there wasn't anything wrong with it. The…read moreservice was quick and friendly and they had a decent drink selection. We sat in the outside area which I liked. We had 2 beers, 1 cider, 1 falafel sandwich, a small salad and spinach fritters. They added 4 or 5 additional fees that didn't include a tip. Our total with 18% tip was $90. That felt kinda steep -- (especially considering low octane beer served in a small chalice.)

Best. Burgers. Ever. I had the Ethan Allen. Whomever invented a burger with apple slices and…read morehomemade cranberry mayo is a genius. My husband said his was unbelievably good as well, although we can't remember exactly which one he ordered. Doesn't matter because the beef is so fresh, the brioche buns are perfect, and the hand cut fries are spectacular. If we lived in the area, we would go all the time! If you're driving by you must stop!

The menu is enormous, and no matter what you choose, your burger is always hot, juicy and fresh…read more Their prices are more than fair in my opinion. The burger barn was an instant sensation when they very first opened and has become a legendary spot in Jeffersonville amongst locals. Highly recommend.