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This beautiful farm-to-table restaurant is housed in one of Montague's most historic buildings. The historic book mill upon the Sawmill River dates all the way back to 1834, making for a truly rustic and unforgettable atmosphere. This spot serves up modern American fare that's truly farm-to-table. If the environment doesn't have you feeling magical, the food will. You'll find many seasonal dishes at The Alvah Stone as they are committed to using only fresh ingredients.
Alvah Stone offers award winning dining experience
No one has ever questioned that the Alvah Stone is a gorgeous venue, and as we descended the ramp onto the deck overlooking the falls of the Sawmill River we were reminded why. Having heard that a tweak to service and menus being deemed “Alvah 5.0” had just resulted in multiple regional dining awards, we were anxious to take a fresh look at this beautiful restaurant’s service and food.
The Alvah Stone launches “Alvah 5.0” with new look, feel, and tastes at the beloved Bookmill restaurant and BAR; wins big in Best of the Valley 2019
April 2019 marks five successful years for the Alvah Stone Restaurant and Bar. To celebrate, the restaurant has reimagined elements of its menus, décor and uniforms. The new “Alvah 5.0” dinner menu has been redesigned to provide an even more rewarding encounter with Alvah classics and soon-to-be-favorites. The Alvah Stone is also very proud to announce that the restaurant and bar has won an unprecedented eight “Best of the Valley” awards in 2019.
THRILLIST: The Best Small-Town Restaurant in Massachusets
“But once you're seated on the Alvah's plank wood deck overlooking the rushing Sawmill River, digging into your delicate chicken liver mousse on toasted rye, smoked sorghum chicken wings, or pillowy gnocchi alla Romana, and sipping on wild fermented hard cider or an Old Pal cocktail on tap, you'll feel a zillion miles away from any frat house or strip-mall Target.”
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