The Lazy Goat Tavern

Essex Junction, VT · Restaurant

Rating
4.1/5
★★★★☆ 4.1
Reviews
20
Rank in Essex Junction
#30
of 65 restaurants
City Percentile
27%
rating percentile
Address
The Lazy Goat Tavern, 70 Essex Way, Essex Junction, VT 05452
Phone
(802) 764-1413
Website
www.essexresort.com/lazy-goat-tavern/vermont-bar
Status
Closed · Opens 7 AM Sat

The Lazy Goat Tavern is a restaurant located in Essex Junction, VT. It is one of 65 restaurants listed in Essex Junction. Its 4.1-star rating is slightly below the Essex Junction city average of 4.4 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About The Lazy Goat Tavern

Creative and casual, your favorite entrees, appetizers, desserts, and beverages ready to enjoy anywhere. The Lazy Goat Tavern offers a tasty pub menu inspired by the finest local ingredients from Burlington and nearby areas, our chefs take a fresh... More

Hours

Friday7 AM–9 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Emma Boisvert · Mar 2026

I had Leticia as my server. She was amazing and so so nice 🩷 I came on Smashburger night, and it was one of the best burgers I’ve had in a very long time. The chefs did amazing and the wings did not disappoint!!!

★★★★★ 5.0 A R · Jan 2026

Located in the Essex Resort & Spa, we had breakfast at the Lazy Goat Tavern and enjoyed the food, service, and atmosphere here. This place is a gem!

★★★★★ 5.0 Joe · Aug 2024

The Lazy Goat has a great menu with excellent options for Breakfast, lunch, and dinner! During a recent trip to Vermont we stayed at the Essex Resort and we visited the Lazy Goat on our first evening there after checking in. We were able to get a table as this particular night the restaurant wasn't incredibly busy, but typically it is recommended to get a reservation. We ordered the VT Wagyu burger with fries and the Mac&Cheddar. Wait times between ordering and receiving our food were standard, between 10-15 minutes. The Wagyu burger was juicy and delicious! It was wonderfully seasoned and cooked perfectly to order. The Mac and cheddar had a very smooth but bold flavor and stood out as one of the better Mac and Cheese dishes I have had. We also visited the Lazy Goat for breakfast the f

★★★★★ 5.0 Carolyn Gaeckle · Aug 2025

Great little tavern at the Essex Resort and Spa. Started with the loaded fingerling potatoes (YUM!). The honey burrata salad was absolutely delicious and a maple blondie matched with a caffe latte for dessert really hit the spot. Standard area prices, cozy atmosphere, family friendly. Super friendly and helpful waitstaff.

★★★★★ 5.0 Bobby Saunders · Oct 2024

What a creative menu - from the starters to the dessert. The salad and asparagus were prepared to perfection, and the Margherita flatbread pizza with its fresh mozzarella was delightful. Our server, Carolina was perfectly attentive and very personable. Her menu recommendations were spot on. We'll come find her for our next meal.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

RestaurantBarPub

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