Led by Executive Chef Shawn Calley, Amuse gives your palate something to write home about.

Amuse offers sophisticated dining in a casual atmosphere.

The Burlington Free Press loves Amuse!
Vermont's leading newspaper has given Amuse a glowing review. Click here to read the article and to watch a video featuring our very own Chef de Partie Jean-Luc Matecat.


From the moment you have a seat, you'll notice Amuse is unique. Begin with your complimentary amuse bouche-- a themed trio of liquid, foam, and solid that will get your taste buds ready for an evening of culinary discovery.

As The Essex Resort & Spa's signature restaurant, Amuse is actually two restaurants in one. Savor a Chef's Table experience or order from our Seasonal Menu.

Chef's Table
For a culinary adventure unrivaled in the region, have a seat at Chef's Table at Amuse. Our chefs offer the finest, freshest local ingredients and create a new array of courses each and every night.

When you walk in and take your place at the open kitchen, you will have a front-row seat to view the culinary magic happen before your eyes. Savor traditional foods in a new light, and open your palate to tastes you may never have experienced before.

Seatings:
5:30 p.m. - 'Early evening' experience. Four courses. $65 per person. (7 days)
7:00 p.m. - 'Signature' experience. Minimum five courses. $85 per person. (7 days)
9:00 p.m. - 'Signature' experience. Minimum five courses. $85 per person. (Friday/Saturday only)

Seasonal Menu
Our menu draws inspiration from the finest local, seasonal ingredients, provided by the region's finest purveyors and harvested from our own organic gardens.

We take great care in preparing your selection, to highlight the textures and flavors inherent to each element.

Click here for this evening's Seasonal Menu selections.

Hours of Amusement:
Sunday through Thursday - 5:30 to 10 p.m.
Friday & Saturday - 5:30 to 11 p.m.

Please call 802.764.1489 for reservations.

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MINIMUM CHARGE (PARTIES OF EIGHT OR MORE)
In order to provide the highest-quality culinary experience and to ensure our prospective customers have the opportunity to enjoy AMUSE in a timely manner, we have instituted a minimum-charge policy of $40 per person for parties of eight or more.

CANCELLATION POLICY
AMUSE requires 24 notice for cancellations. A fee of $40 per person may be charged if the booking is not cancelled in time for us to re-sell the table; the fee will be waived if we are able to re-sell the table prior to the time of the original reservation. The fee reflects the costs associated with staff, food and beverage, and the lost revenue that results from having to turn other bookings away.

Thank you for your understanding.