We had dinner two different nights at Jana's and were very pleased with the casual family-friendly decor and atmosphere, as well as the varied and very moderately priced menu. The first night we dined there, it was a themed Italian night featuring pasta and other Italian specials. Other weeknights had different themes, such as lobster night or seafood night.

The menu has a range of burgers, sandwiches, and local specialties as well as the more creative entrées. Desserts are homemade, and I was tempted to try the Sugar on Snow (frozen maple syrup candied over ice), but the kids were too restless - we'll have to try desserts on another trip. They have an ice-cream parlor counter on one side of the restaurant, but I think it probably does more summer business. It was pretty quiet in December.

There were eight of us and it was not problem. The lobster (2 lbs) was only $15 and very tasty. We had teenagers and they had a blast. Next door was the scoop shop for ice cream cones!

Try the 'Chicken Pot Pie.' We went back to have it a second night. And, the apple pie is great. The restaurant was crowded with lots of local people, and some travelers like ourselves.

Large servings of fresh, wholesome foods. Locals eat there and we consider that a recommendation in itself. Right beside the Lamoille River and a cane livery.