The staff was so welcoming to our large group! The food was delicious and the drinks were great…read more We will definitely come back!

This little gem is easy to miss but don't do that. Come in…read morefor a gyro and hard cider and leave happy and ready for the show at Saratoga performing arts center. Great service, great food, you d be defying your fate not to stop in.

Sunday funday ! Live music but not just any music ...the owners of this local distillery have an…read moreear for awesome musicians, draw friendly staff and bartenders, and serve up some drinks that beg for another! Go check it out ! This place will leave an impression that after you leave has you thinking about when can you get back ! PS .we didn't get to try the food from the food truck but Lobster is on the menu for our next visit real soon !!

Great place to try new, local flavors! We stopped on a whim and tried a Sly Fox Gin, and a variety…read moreof other bourbons and whiskeys. I enjoyed the gin - and the Adirondack Straight Rye Whiskey. Brought bottles of both home!

Outstanding friendly service, delicious wood fired pizza and fresh local green in saladsread more

A really cool spot to grab a drink and have a few appetizers. The outside potato is a real vibe, we…read moresaddled up at the bar and ordered a few drinks. The drinks were good. For appetizers we had the olives and the cheese plate. The plate had three different types of cheeses along with some bread, crackers, almonds, beets and some honey. The board was great and complemented the olives. The service was great and the environment was even better.

We both had the roasted beet salad and the swordfish. Unusual that we ordered the same things…read more For dessert, we parted ways. He had the apple tarts with vanilla, and I the cherry pie a La mode. Lovely experience all around. We will be back next year!

We were able to fit in one more trip to the Owl before summers end and we were very pleased! The…read morefood and service were spectacular and the live jazz singer added to the ambiance. The fried green tomato salad is a favorite, and the pasta special (puttanesca with shrimp and mussels) was fantastic! Highly recommended!

Best bar in town in our opinion. Amazing food, fun and nice staff. Never had a bad meal or drink…read morehere. We come visit lake george several times a year and this place is a must almost daily.

Came in for dinner on a Monday evening, sort of off season. There were only a couple of others in…read morerestaurant, and we were seated promptly. There are dart boards and shuffleboard table, which were not in use. Our server was attentive and friendly, as were other staff we interacted with. Beer menu is extensive as you would imagine from the name, and they also have a separate cocktail menu (but we did try). Food was very good. I had The Cask. As long as you like goat cheese, you should like this sandwich. I loved it. Other meals included the pulled pork sandwich and Reuben. All were good. The order of garlic and rosemary fries are very crispy - good for snack or just pair with some beers. Overall, decent place and service. I would return!

where do i start!? the proprietor was kind & welcoming, they were ac the only local store with…read morepostcards, & the BEST part was the pie (see photo) ... "fruit of the forest" was literally the best of all pies ("all the berries of the forest" + apples) with a buttery, flaky PERFECT crust (& my wife bakes amazing pies so this review is a true testament to the awesomeness!)

Service is great and they have a huge selection of local foods, wine, drinks and beer. Also pretty…read morecheap gas prices in comparison to other gas stations around. Definitely a cool place to check out if you're in the area.

I have visited EBI several times over the years and always have a good experience. I went in today…read morelooking for a specific brewery product (wasn't sure if they distribute in this area...they don't)....so I looked around and, of course....found a few things to take home. People behind the counter were friendly and helpful. Selection is always great-albeit sometimes overwhelming! Lots of stuff to choose from. Prices are really good, too. (Saw a craft beer pack that was about $6 less than a local grocery store). Will be back for more bevs!

A guy came in without a mask and they told him to get out of the store. That's an automatic five…read morestars right there. The contactless checkout works well and if you prefer, you can order on the phone and they'll bring it out to the car. This is also one of the few places you can bring back a big bag of empties without have them feed into a machine, though the returns room is currently limited to 2 people at a time. (And patrons are good about respecting that rule.) Also, they have beer! Probably the biggest selection north of the Mohawk of IPAs, belgians as well as mass-brewed mainstays. Prices are fair and stocks are good... see you there!

We were just passing through town for the evening and stopped in for some food and a few beers…read more They had live entertainment the evening we were there and the both the single entertainer and the group that followed were quite good. The outdoor seating are is very nice, the food was good and the beers were excellent. I'd certainly come back the next time I'm in town.

Great counter service from Johnny! My husband and I sampled a couple beers and both chose The…read moreHelles Fire and ordered our artisanal pizzas...a margherita pizza and Buffalo chicken pizza with Dave's Red Hot...both very good. Can't beat their Tuesday special for $14, especially for a CRAFT brew and 9" delicious pizza. We also enjoyed sitting by the fire pit and listening to a small local band who was having a practice jam session, their music was so relaxing! A very short drive from downtown Saratoga Springs, Highly recommend!

Zach and Justin were throwing best at the Adirondack Winery today. They were fun and very…read moreknowledgeable! First time there and will definitely be back. Support local business!!

While in Lake George for the Memorial Weekend, decided to do some wine tasting one evening. Came…read moreacross Adirondack Winery which had availability as we walked in - perfect timing, though they were also quite busy with customers. Note: Wine tasting cost is per person (not pay for 1 person and share) and it is for 7 tastes with a take home glass. So select your wines wisely... and rank them to see if there is any of them you would like to purchase. We also added a couple of chocolate bonbons to wash the the wine tastings down with. Tried a variety of red, rose, fruit, dry.... and ended up purchasing 2 bottles to bring home - Celebratory Red and Ruby Red, which we rated best of all the ones we tastes. It did take awhile to select and get our tastings but have to be a little patience given timing and the crowd. Looking to come back again next time in town. Cheers!

The Gem was a pleasant find during our stay. We made reservations, which I highly recommend, and…read morechose it for my husband's 50th birthday celebration after another restaurant at the resort had completely missed the occasion the night before. No acknowledgment, candle, or mention of his birthday despite it being noted, so our expectations were modest. From the moment we arrived and were served cucumber water that was VERY refreshing, the Gem delivered a much better experience. The atmosphere was lively and inviting, and our server was friendly, attentive, and genuinely engaged throughout the meal. The cocktail menu was creative and fun. While I felt the pours were a bit shallow for $18-$20 drinks, and the oversized ice cubes seemed to take up a lot of glass real estate, the drinks themselves were well-made and enjoyable. The food was the star of the evening. Everything we ordered was delicious, and it was easily one of our better meals during the trip. When it came time for dessert, we asked if they could add a candle so we could celebrate my husband's birthday. Unfortunately, the dessert station had already closed, leaving bread pudding as the only option available. While that was a bit disappointing, our server went out of their way to make the moment special by bringing over a mini mint cordial. There was still no candle, but the thoughtful gesture was genuinely appreciated and meant far more than a scripted birthday acknowledgement. The Gem struck a great balance between good food, a fun atmosphere, and attentive service. Our only regret is that we didn't have another day to try the outdoor seating area in the back, which looked fantastic. Maybe next time!

Most Americans generally associate slow-cooked, wood-smoked meat with the southern regions of these…read moreUnited States. Finding respectable barbecue in upstate New York requires a slight adjustment of geographic expectations. The Gem, located in Bolton Landing, attempts this feat with a wood-fired smoker and an ambitious cocktail program. My wife ordered the smoked chicken wings and a side salad. The wings possessed a deep smoky flavor and properly rendered skin. The salad performed its minimal duties without incident. My youngest son consumed the kids cheese fries. They were sufficient to satisfy an 11 year old's palate, though underwhelming when subjected to adult inspection. I selected the brisket, which spent hours absorbing hardwood smoke. The flavor was rich and beefy, though the cut was somewhat leaner than I prefer. In my experience, truly magnificent brisket requires a generous layer of rendered fat to achieve complete structural tenderness. This was good, but it was not that. The genuine masterpiece at our table belonged to my oldest son, who ordered the pulled pork. It was moist, tender, and properly seasoned. I found myself eyeing his plate with the quiet envy of a father who made the wrong selection at the counter. To assist with the meat, the establishment places four distinct sauces at every table: Texas Red, Carolina Copper, Georgia Mustard, and Alabama White. Experimenting with all four is an enjoyable exercise in flavor chemistry. The bar produces some of the finest craft cocktails in Bolton Landing, maybe in the entire Lake George region. The drinks are mixed with intelligence and high-quality spirits, which helps soothe the human nervous system after a long day in the sun. The primary defect of The Gem is monetary. Prices in Bolton Landing include an unwritten tax levied on tourists. Other local establishments justify these steep prices by offering a view of Lake George. The Gem sits on Lake Shore Drive, offering a view of asphalt and passing automobiles instead of water. Paying high-end prices for barbecue without a lake view attached makes the final bill a bit harder to digest. Still, the pulled pork and the cocktails were good enough to warrant a return visit. One must simply prepare to surrender a few extra dollars for the privilege.