Burnside's Smoke House in Lake George is a must if you're in the area! You seriously can't visit without stopping by. The cornbread was perfectly fluffy and soft--such a good start. My hubby had the pulled pork sandwich and loved it. They're super generous with the meat, and the mac and cheese on the side was the perfect combo. I went for the three-meat sampler (ribs, brisket, and BBQ chicken) with rice and baked beans on the side, plus an order of sweet potato fries--sweet, crispy, and just how I like it! Great food, service kinda took a lil bit but overall a solid spot if you're craving BBQ. Highly recommend! read more

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We were craving barbecue after a day at the lake and decided to give this place another try after our last bad experience and our favorite old-school barbecue joint closed down. Unfortunately, the food was so disappointing that the drive home turned into a symphony of burps, stomach gurgles and farts powerful enough to alter local weather patterns. We spent the evening nauseated, testing the structural integrity of the couch cushions. As we questioned every life decision that led us to order dinner here yet again. The brisket was dry. The sides were forgettable, and the only thing that had any real smoke flavor was the air inside our vehicle on the way home On the bright side, the food brought us closer mainly because we were afraid to be alone with our digestive systems. Would not return unless I'm trying to clear a room in an emergency. read more

Dinner with a large group. Restaraunt accommodated us well. Service and waitress were top notch. Food was ok. Ribs and pulled brisket with fries and beans. Multiple baskets of cornbread was a nice touch. read more

Barnsider Barbeque Restaurant - Barbeque Near Me - Lake George, New York

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It was a busy Monday night in the summer, but we got a table for four, upstairs, pretty easily. Our server, from Croatia, was polite and attentive. Drinks came out fast and the bone in wings with jalapeno sauce on the side rocked. My three-meat combo platter (ribs, brisket and chicken) with two sides (corn on the cob and mac & cheese) also rocked. Will definitely return next summer when on vacation. read more

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Everything was bland, under seasoned. The mashed potatoes were ok. The wings were ok but they did not have a smoked taste you'd expect from a bbq place. And then there were the flops - NY strip was all gristle, one of the worst cuts I've ever had. And it was not 14 ounce. Honestly pissed it was $40. And the Mac and cheese tasted old, like it was made in the morning and did not hold up for dinner. And again, zero seasoning. When I really think on it I'm pretty sure all the food is Sysco - this is not real bbq place. read more

service was terrible. servers running around like they are lost. Was waiting for 15 minutes and nobody came by and asked if we wanted water or anything to drink. sad because I really wanted BBQ. definitely will not come back. read more

I been passing this place for years and always see it packed. I been wanting to stop by before the off season so here we are. I been mastering the art of smoking food and bbq'n for many years. I'm no completion type of guy but I can hold my own. This place has great atmosphere inside and out. Service was good. Not to overbearing and around when needed. Food on the other hand is where the downfall comes. I ordered sliced brisket which is an $4 up charge compared to pulled brisket, pulled chicken, and Mac and cheese with baked beans. The brisket was drenched in bottled bbq sauce and was completely dried out, a total failure. The pulled chicken was mediocre and drenched in sauce. The Mac and cheese lacked any flavor whatsoever so ever. The baked beans was straight out of a can and started to thicken immediately before even finishing it. All that for just $27. The corn bread was straight jiffy pop box made. My wife's plate was similar and both of us left plenty of left overs. Which isn't like us. It wasn't because it was too much to eat but more because it was uneatable. I would never return here again and don't understand all the positive comments. If this place is so good then I should open my own food truck and I'd be a millionaire. I really hate leaving reviews like this but Yelp is all about being honest so that's my opinion about this place. One positive thing is the food came out in less than 3 mins after we placed our order. read more

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We have been visiting Lake George for the last 20 years or so, beginning back in the first Americade Days. We were totally disappointed this week, sad to say. My buddies chicken breast was dry as a bone. I was looking forward to my order of Spare Ribs, and they too were horrendously dry. No falling off the bone at the Barnsider anymore. I don't know what's happening, but we thought back and remembered we ran into exactly the same thing last year, but thought we would give it another chance. I think we'll be dropping our Dollar Bill somewhere else next time up, unless we hear differently. Hope they change cooks or something. read more

Our waitress was very sweet and the food was pretty good. But the hostess was extremely rude and unfriendly. We understood that it was busy and backed up. We had no issue waiting. But she just was nasty about it. Then it started to rain and we asked to move inside, as many people did. She was even ruder then. And there were many tables open inside at this point. Would I go back? Maybe. The food wasn't bad and the decor was fun. read more

Barnsider Barbeque Restaurant - Smokin Sammy - Barbeque Near Me - Lake George, New York

Went in there this past week, we eat at a lot of restaurants everywhere. Plain and simple-Service was excellent and friendly. Food made us sick. Both of us had to hit the toilet and sit within a half hour of eating. This is not a barbeque place---need to underscore that---had barbeque from DC south, Texas, even in and around New England (low and slow, smoked in a smoker, you smell it when you enter, you see it on everyone's place----this is not that---it's fake barbeque, stuff tourists and the unseasoned will talk about but it' s fast restaurant food--chain restaurant style fare. No greens, no char on the meat, no flame cooked chicken, no smokey flavor ......just put that out of your mind. This is not that--except for the sign--it's not barbeque , it's not smoked either. Wife and I had entirely different meals. She had a chicken sandwich---I had ribs, potato salad and coleslaw. I feel sad for all the ratings that say it's delicious excellent food....before even getting sick it's basically TGIF/Ruby Tuesdays/Ground Round/ Applebees food. The ribs were not smoked. The smoker outside is for decor ( if you're facing the building it's on the left side near the parking lot doubled over). The ribs were restaurant ribs (pre fabricated heat and serve ribs). Nothing fancy. Potato salad tasted fine, cole slaw tasted fine (nothing to write home about) BUT either of these dishes improperly stored will make someone sick. Same with meat that's not handled right. My ribs were not piping hot. Wife's sandwich tasted ok to her but she never gets sick fast like that . I do--when I've eaten something off. So ambiance--nice enough-they made a rustic scene. Service people were kind, polite. Food---beyond getting sick--nothing special. Getting sick--there's our rating. If the place changes hands I might go back. We at there over the weekend. read more

First, I want to go on record to say I absolutely hate leaving less-than positive, especially in today's climate where small businesses are struggling. I am not being intentionally critical with this review, but these are simply my observations as they relate to a pricey meal and a form of cooking that I am VERY familiar with. I love good bbq, and will travel far and wide for it. I have also been smoking bbq for a very long time, which has allowed me to establish a barometer for meat that is cooked well. It also allows me to pick up on where shortcuts are taken. Naturally, while away in Lake George, this place was on our list to try out. First and foremost, it definitely catches your eye. It's got a very cool, rustic, look unlike most other restaurants. Upon arrival, although crowded, we were seated promptly. I found it odd that the outdoor smokers didn't appear to be running. Waitress was helpful and kind. Unfortunately, we were seated by the waitress station and I had staff standing on top of me during the entire meal. Started with drinks. I had the bourbon sweet tea, which was poorly-mixed. I love a good bourbon cocktail, but this thing was all bourbon. Nothing to denote that this was a tea-based cocktail seemed to be involved. This one was a waste. My wife enjoyed her cocktail. I ordered the sampler, featuring ribs, sliced brisket (which costs a premium to order sliced), sausage, beans, mac and cheese, and cornbread. I went with this because it reflects the sampler I am used to when cooking for guests at my own home, and it is the hallmark of a true bbq sampler. I figured you can't go wrong with a main staple of bbq. My first observation: the amount of sauce. There was an incredible amount of sauciness, and the sauce was not of great quality. Sweet, sugary, and seemed commercial. The cornbread was moist and baked well. This was great. Mac and cheese lacked any notable flavor. Ribs were overdone. The outside was crunchy and the meat inside/close to the bone was tough and had a crazy amount of pull. I like a bit of pull to my ribs, but not this much. There was a faint smoke ring here. Brisket was very tender and had a smoke ring, but tasted like dirty smoke to me based on my experience. It had no bark and almost appeared to have been prepared as a roast in an oven. Sausage was okay. Beans were watery/liquidy. Not much flavor to be had here. I found myself wondering if they struggle with volume/production and take shortcuts to manage the demand. Our table began to accumulate empty glasses, dirty napkins, and empty plates. No one ever came to remove them, despite being seated next to all of the waitresses. They watched as we tried to make room on the table and as I began to stack/clear dishes. Sadly, we were disappointed in this $100 meal. To a discerning fan/cook of bbq, this one misses the mark. read more

I have a few things to say about barnsider, the corn bread was good, and we ordered onion rings and we were overcharged. They tasted decent, but we were informed the baby back ribs weren't fat but they ended up being extra fatty. The corn and beans tasted good. Our server Brittany was very nice but mislead us with the comment of the ribs. The atmosphere was good and the music was nice. read more

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July 2025 we always come here when we stay at Lake George.. We did reservations for 7 pm on a Sunday. Host was training new people. We got a table and a waitress she was smiling and friendly. We got our drink then appetizer then food . Not once did she come remove dirt plates or napkins. She came to the table and then walked away we thought she was my husband empty cup and to go get a refill . No she never came back until after the food was served then we asked. She followed up one time after again never took empty plates off the table. Food was good corn bread wasn't as fresh just seemed warm. But all other food was hot and fresh corn ! I'm giving it a 5 star rating the food is still excellent just need some more training tips for the servers etc read more

Dry dry dry Lacked flavor Fooled by the ambiance Bring your own side of bbq sauce to help get the pulled chicken down read more

Great BBQ right on the main strip. Be sure to check out the daily specials or the combo platter. You'll be glad you tried this spot. read more

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Thought we made a mistake coming here for dinner during Americade... but this team was so on top of things! Sat and served within minutes. Food ordered and to our table is such short order. And it was very good pulled pork! The team was all courteous and the leftovers tasted just as good the next day. read more

Have been to Barnsider the last few times I've been in the area and it always delivers. Meat was tender and yummy but a little lukewarm. Corn and potato salad were excellent. Good service and atmosphere! read more

Barnsider Barbeque Restaurant - St. Louis Ribs and Pulled Brisket with corn on the cob and potato salad - Barbeque Near Me - Lake George, New York

It was a great experience, I loved everything about it! The only thing I had to worry about was over eating!! I recommend the Rainbow cake, very yummy!!! I got a combo and the meat was cooked perfectly. The servers were very nice and fast! read more

Ate outside in August. Really good ribs! Good meal nice outdoor seating. Friendly ambiance and good wait staff.

I honestly didn't expect much. Not sure why...maybe because I think of it as a tourist destination? Well, we went at an off hour, had excellent service and good food. The bbq was really, really good! We each had combination platters so we could try different things. Both the St. Louis and baby back ribs were excellent: saucy, moist and smoked just right. Loved the sweet potato fries and the chicken sausage was good, too. We did notice that there were some issues with tables getting seated and not having anyone pay attention to them for long periods of time. Also, even though we were happy with our service overall, a table came in quite a while after us and received their meals way before us. But, we weren't in a hurry and right now finding help is extraordinarily difficult. Anyway, a good spot for good bbq! read more

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Nice options on menu. Ordered burgers medium and were served extremely over cooked and dry. Disappointed a BBQ restaurant serves purchased potato salad. Service was substandard as drinks were not filled and no check back. read more

So far, nice people and comfortable padded swivel seats on patio. Also webbed chair on low top tables. Servers are friendly. Good selection of draft beers, and a specialty drink menu. Well, the ribs are great, the sides are also good. The slaw is not Carolina style so no vinegar flavor. The corn bread was absolutely top flight. As soon as my Tennessee cousins make. Slightly sweet, moist, not crumbling... really good. If I lived by here this would be a regular stop. This place would be ideal for a Harley run stop - a lot of bikes or just mine. read more

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YEAH! What a restaurant! You can tell this place is The Spot in Lake George. There is TONS of space and parking. On a chilly night, the heaters kept us warm. They also give a lot of food! I got the St. Louis ribs and they are hands down THE BEST I've ever had! Soooo smoky and well cooked. The smoke permeates every bite. Great atmosphere with the fire pits, too. read more

It was a little chaotic when we visited but we were seated almost immediately anyway. The tables are very close to each other so it was awkward when the table next to us was seated (we had to get up from our chairs so they could sit). Food was good, service was great. read more

Barnsider Barbeque Restaurant - Brisket was great, Mac & cheese was good, fries were okay - Barbeque Near Me - Lake George, New York

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Beautiful place made with nice stained wood and stuffed animals. Service was cheerful and effective. The bbq was delicious. From brisket to pulled brisket to ribs and more, everything was cooked perfectly. Complimentary corn bread was some of the best I've ever had. A must visit when in Lake George read more

Barnsider Barbeque Restaurant - Barbeque Near Me - Lake George, New York

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In terms of decor and ambiance this place was top notch, 5 stars for that. We came in the winter, but everything also pointed to a stellar outdoor patio during the warmer months. The menu was pretty standard in terms of bbq places. I got a brisket sandwich on a pretzel roll with mac and cheese. Sadly about 15 minutes after we ordered our waitress came back and said they didn't have any more pretzel rolls. I was disappointed, however I opted for sourdough bread which ended up very good. I did enjoy the mac and cheese enough but it was very greasy. I was sad and somewhat surprised not to see any cornbread. My husband ordered a special that included ribs, sausage and brisket. The sausage was spicy, with a nice kick. We also shared a apple dessert. It ended up costing $3 or $4 more than what the menu said. We didn't let anyone know, so maybe they would have done something to fix it, we will never know. It was very cold inside the restaurant. Weirdly the bathroom was a sauna, I went in and felt overheated immediately. The worst part was it almost made it worse at our seats, as I was sweating after only a few minutes in the bathroom, and then freezing in my seat. The temperature flux definitely didn't help the experience. Overall the staff was friendly, the food was good. I'd be up for trying them again, hopefully in the summer out on the patio. read more

Barnsider Barbeque Restaurant - Barbeque Near Me - Lake George, New York

First corn bread best ever warm. Has ribs burnt end great. Sides were good too from macaroni and cheese, cold slaw . Service was good and clean place. Very good overall read more

Two words.... Corn bread!!! OMG that is (what do those kids say now a days) lit???? Yep, it was soooo good! We had a plethora of food off the menu. Fried pickles, pork sliders, ribs coleslaw baked beans. I mean... come on! We had it all. Everything was exceptional and the service was as well. Thank you thank you thank you. We will Be(BQ) back!!! read more

Barnsider Barbeque Restaurant - 1/4 St. Louis Ribs baked beans and coleslaw. Yummmmmmmm - Barbeque Near Me - Lake George, New York

I ordered the mountain man steak it had more gristle than red meat. Could possibly be the worst steak I ever tried to eat. The waitress was fine it's just the quality of the meat that disgusted me. read more

Barnsider didn't really agree with my stomach. After a long drive to Lake George from Jersey, we did some yelping and found this bbq spot. The outside and interior decor is super charming. Really rustic and makes you feel like you're in the middle of the woods. Service was also great, I wanna make a point to say that. They mentioned that they were understaffed but I couldn't tell, we were always checked on and never kept waiting. Super friendly staff. The food was a different story. First, the complimentary cornbread was ridiculously delicious. Probably the best I've ever tasted. My boyfriend got ribs and brisket and he liked his plate. He got Mac and cheese and mashed potatoes as sides. The mashed potatoes were just ok but the Mac and cheese was almost inedible. Super greasy, after just sitting on the plate the grease was literally covering the whole plate. I'd pass on that next time. My pulled pork sandwich was just alright. Not much flavor on the meat but the bread was actually great. It was jalepeno cheddar and super fresh. The onion rings were tasty too. But right after eating it I felt sick, didn't fall right in my stomach. I don't know if I'd give this place another shot. It sounds like if you stick with basic meats you'll be fine. read more

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This review is for a Take Out catering (for a family birthday ). We called the Barnsider, asked for mixed grill pan, a pan of fresh steamed veggies, & corn bread ! They (restaurant asks for 24 hr notice ) WereWonderful ( we live in Florida) to work with . KATHY was exceptional, & on track with what we were requesting !! We also had to change the time from 5:30 to 6:30-7:00pm. KATHY took it all in stride and was very helpful, courteous & accommodating! We didn't get to enjoy but Birthday Girl Mena, Said "Holy Moly " which is high praise !! She also sent photos, pans may be missing some food so don't judge on just photos please !! read more

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If you're thinking about going, do it! It was excellent. Highly recommend doing a reservation for a larger party if you can. The staff was very nice and polite. Very quick to get food and it was all good. The cornbread was absolutely perfect. I wanted a whole basket to myself. The dessert options were awesome too. I really liked the pick 2 (or 3) meats and get 2 sides. Not badly priced either. read more

This review is not in regard to the food of the Barnsider at all. The food is very good. It's unfortunately a manager's poor decision to close before 8 o'clock because "business was too slow" on a Thursday night. I'm sure I don't have to tell how disappointed we were, after my husband worked all day long & IT WAS HIS BIRTHDAY, and was very excited to go have some barbecue at this place only to get there - and the hosted don't fucking bitch stating that we closed early because "things were slow." That should never be a reason especially after advertising to stay open till 9 o'clock and then closing an hour early because "things are slow." It was unfortunate, but another table was coming in behind us only to find out the same disappointment. Come on- Barnsider- if you're going to do this to your customers (I don't care if it's one person, two of us or a 4 top ), we drive all this way and you can't think of a better way ? One possible suggestion is you could've confronted us, told us the bad news and handed out a gift certificate ($20 would have been suffice) and say "please come back" because really I don't care how good your food is - it really makes me NOT want to come back to your establishment. I don't do reviews, but it was definitely worth this one. read more