Best food I have had out in a long time!!…read more Great service and they made us feel at home.

I was tossed between four or five stars. Not only was the food delicious, but the atmosphere was…read moreinviting and comfortable, the service was excellent, and I'm hoping others will also discover this off the beaten path location so that it continues as a successful restaurant. We had 6pm reservations for a party of four, arrived about ten minutes early and were seated immediately. The other couple in our party had previously been here and were curious if what they ordered then would be on the menu again. Apparently, the menu is updated weekly. Starting out with cocktails, I know everyone was happy with what they were served. I certainly enjoyed my pint of Coffee Stout, and my wife was pleased with the lavender non-alcoholic cocktail they concocted for her. Because the servings being delivered to other tables appeared to be quite large, we decided to pass on appetizers, in spite of some of the apps sounding rather unique, e.g., Crispy Deviled Eggs, Open Faced Fried Pork Wantons, and Fried Carbonara. My wife was tossed between a Beet Salad with Scallops and the Pistachio Encrusted Chilean Sea Bass. At our server's recommendation she chose the Sea Bass. It was served with corn puree, confit potatoes (which my wife especially enjoyed), and roasted tomatoes. I'll get to enjoy the leftovers. I was trying to make up my mind between the Duck Pot Pie and the Chestnut Mushroom & Boursin Stuffed Tomahawk Pork Chop when our sever alerted us that there were only two servings left of the Pork Chop. I promptly claimed one of them! I am so glad I did. It was an amazingly delicious and well prepared dish. The pork had a slight pinkish color, just as I like it, the meat was so tender and flavorful, the stuffing had a crisped surface from the oven or salamander, everything was wrapped in tasty pancetta, the smashed potatoes were creamy and delicious, a white wine truffle sauce added another level of flavor, and even the carrot spears had the right level of firmness. I can affirm that my leftovers were equally enjoyable. We were not as lucky in having advance notice of the limited availability of a limoncello pie dessert, so my wife and I shared a slice of Banana Cookie Dough Pie. OMG! That was sooooo delicious. It was light, creamy, and not overly sweet. A real treat with the good coffee they serve. That pie along with something from their Lighter Menu, like a burger, would send you home in ecstasy without putting much of a dent in your wallet. Our bill for the party of four having one round of drinks, entrees, and desserts was about $250. Taking the whole dining experience into account, it was a very fair value. But wait! I have more to share with you. On Saturday nights live entertainment is provided by an excellent keyboard player adding to the inviting dinner experience and atmosphere. Great live, unobtrusive, background music is always a plus at dinner. Got a request? Art Mozeik will likely oblige. Even if you'd like to hear a song on an accordion instead of his keyboard. Find your way to Broadalbin, N.Y. for dinner. You won't be disappointed.

First time staying here and it was better than we thought it would be…read more Clean, well appointed rooms and a great second floor deck facing the street to have coffee of cocktails on. Especially liked being able to open the windows and feeling the fresh air and breezes after stays in hermetically sealed hotel rooms. Although we didn't get a chance to check it out, the bar looks great and by all accounts, the food is very good. Dave, the Owner, was very helpful at checkin, explaining how to use the A/C unit, access code for after hours and WiFi code. Having grown up in the area, the highest complement I can give is the stay reminded me of being at my Mother's house in the past...comfy and cozy as she used to say.

We were passing through town and this place was recommended to us. Our initial encounter with the…read morelady who sat us was very unpleasant. First she asked us if we had reservations and we said no, she then asked us how many in our party and I told her five and she sarcastically said, "and you don't have reservations". She acted bothered and then said well we can sit you in the back. She proceeded to walk us to the back and she begrudgingly said well I have to set up a table for you. Thank goodness our server, Angie, quickly came to offer assistance. She had a smile on her face and was very friendly. When you first walk in, you are in the tavern. They had live music at 6:00 and most of the tables were reserved. And now the good part!! The food was very good. Angie advised us of the specials of the day. We ordered one of the specials which was a generous portion of Haddock stuffed with shrimp and crab. It was cooked to perfection and had just the right amount of flavor. It was served atop a bed of rice with a cream sauce and cooked spinach on the side. It came with a salad and a role. We also ordered the salmon and that was also cooked perfectly and was delicious. We were provided excellent service by Angie.

Great food and super service. The quality of food is very good and fresh and the servers are very…read moreprofessional.

Great food and ambiance…read more I found it here on Yelp and enjoy any place that has to do with trains and since this was an old train depot I knew I had to go. We arrived an hour before closing and theu seemed like they wanted to close but we were able to get a bite to eat, we lucked out. I wanted breakfast but the waitress told me about the fish special and told me they made their own homemade chips so I definitely had to order that. It was very good, crispy on the outside and so perfectly cooked. I also got a flavored coffee, they had so many different ones to pick from and it was self serve. That was good. If in the area stop in. You will enjoy it.

Lakeside was where my friend and I went for my belated birthday lunch. It was a bit of a drive so…read morewe were hoping for a good meal. Arrived at Lakeside and got a table on the deck facing the water and incoming boats. Wait staff gave us menus and took our drink order. I ordered the blackened shrimp tacos which came with shoe string fries. Friend got the strawberry salad. She said it was delicious. I've had shrimp tacos before but I'm happy to say these were exceptional. Tacos had crispy lettuce, diced tomatoes, an avocado aioli on a flour tortilla. Yum. Fries were also perfectly crispy. A marvelous lunch. Parking is more than adequate. Staff were quick to assist. Other patrons chatted with everyone. The placed was totally hopping. Nice place oozing with ambiance.

We love Lakeside Tavern! We went this evening as it was our second time there, and It has a…read morebeautiful view of the great Sacandaga Lake, and there is an area to play cornhole! You can bring your boat here and park it (if you are close enough!) The bathrooms, however, could use an upgrade! We went there without a reservation (as you cannot make one here) and had to wait 25-30 mins for a table. When we did get our table, the service was great and our waiter was excellent. Food was pretty good, I got the lakeside burger and it was great! Thanks for reading ! -A

5 Stars - A Local Favorite That Never Disappoints!…read more I can't believe this is my first Yelp review for the Raindancer because we've been here at least a dozen times! ‍ It's become one of our favorite places to eat. Most visits, my husband and I grab seats at the bar , but this time we brought my brother and sister-in-law along for dinner, and it was fantastic from start to finish! The service, as always, was warm, friendly, and welcoming. Our food came out at just the right pace--never rushed and never a long wait. We were seated almost immediately, but to be fair... we also showed up very early. Here's what we ordered: Two of us had the surf & turf special. My brother-in-law ordered the prime rib sandwich. And my husband tackled the 32-ounce prime rib! He said it was, hands down, the best prime rib he's ever had anywhere! Everything was cooked perfectly, portions were generous, and the prices were incredibly reasonable. Whether you're looking for a quick bite , a casual date night , a family dinner ‍‍‍, or a place to celebrate a special occasion , the Raindancer is a wonderful choice. We'll definitely be back... again and again! Highly recommend!

For context, I rate products and businesses on a simple scale: 5 stars means I love it, 4 stars…read moremeans I like it, 3 stars is okay, 2 stars means I didn't like it, and 1 star means I hated it or think it's unsafe. 5 stars. I've been coming to Raindancer for years and I honestly can't remember ever having a bad meal here. It's one of those dependable restaurants where you know you're going to leave happy. Back before COVID they had a legendary salad bar and I REALLY wish they would bring it back. I'm not even a huge salad person and I still looked forward to it every time I came here. It was fresh, loaded with options, and honestly one of the best restaurant salad bars around. Raindancer, if you're reading this, bring back the salad bar!!! The ribs here are excellent. Always tender, flavorful, and they give you a very good sized portion. I've brought several friends here over the years and everyone has always enjoyed their meals. The restaurant has a nice rustic feel to it that fits the atmosphere perfectly. The food is consistently great and the staff has always been friendly and attentive whenever I've visited. Small negative is there are no free refills on soft drinks. I believe it's always been the case here atleast as far back as I can recall. For me it should be a big deal because I live sodas it's an integral part of my dinner. But yet i like it here a lot so I forgive it. That says something. Keeping my soda filled is one was I rate servers. If they do it without me asking they are ontop of their game to me. But Ike I said that's not applicable here. Just keep it in mind. But for me, the crown jewel here is the chocolate mousse pie. It is fantastic. Light, fluffy, rich without being too heavy, topped with whipped cream and little chocolate morsels. It's absolute heaven. They also have a peanut butter mousse pie that I keep telling myself I'm going to try someday, but every time I come here I can't bring myself to pass on the chocolate mousse pie. Maybe one day... although probably not. It's just too good. They have a take out window. Sometimes if I'm in the area I quickly pick some up for desert. It's so worth it.

Our first time here. Will be back. Bread was served hot. Whole party agreed it was to die for…read more Great portions. Meatball and chicken parmesan so tender. I forgot to get our servers name. She was so good. Also recognized that w granddaughter was special needs and made her the first priority. Thanks for an amazing time

Really good Italian restaurant! I dined here on a weekend…read moreafternoon and sat at the bar. It's a nice, modern looking restaurant with a great menu. I started with the Saranac Blueberry Blonde, which is a refreshing beer that smells exactly like blueberry muffins - it's so good! The bartender also brought out a delicious bread basket to start and the olive oil it came with was amazing - it had chunks of roasted garlic in it. For my entree, I ordered the Penne a la Vodka with shrimp, which came with a house salad. It was fantastic! It had a good amount of shrimp in it too. Overall, the food was great and the service was a little slow but thankfully the food was worth the wait. I was too stuffed to try any dessert but I hope to if I'm in the area again!

Their cheese burgers and funnel fry like things are amazing! Great ice cream portions and amazing…read moreplace in the back for the kids, they have a blast! They also ensured my kids were safe by reminding them not to get to close to the rode, amazing and super nice! Also have a nice hammock, a nice relaxing little water stream with a bridge and nice and peaceful and playful with some statues, toys, and relaxing things and a option to be outside, inside or be outside with a roof over you. Their toys are car, playset, and ect.

Great outside ice cream place in Amsterdam, New York. Quick friendly service…read more Bring your cash as they are cash only. You can order food (hamburgers, hotdogs, fries) at the window and they will bring it to your car. Lots of table spots for sitting. Two big Elvis's outside. You can't miss the place.

Nice relaxing atmosphere. Friendly service. We enjoyed getting to know Tom and hearing about how…read morethis place came to be. Friendly patrons, happy pups accompanied their owners and they had the Syracuse football game on!! There is sometimes a food truck but not the day we went. Let coming forward to going back.

Wow! What a great surprise. Some of the best beer I've had in a small brewery in a long time! The…read moreBrick Red is delicious. Staff and customers are super friendly

What an incredible find!!!!!…read more First and foremost- the service here is wonderful! Our waitress was easily one of the best I have ever had. Friendly, fun and attentive. As for the food- just as great! My husband got pancakes and they were some of the fluffiest pancakes I have ever seen! I had to steal a bite (or a few) and they were moist and buttery. Perfect, really. He also had eggs and hash, which he also enjoyed. I tried a scramble, which was also flavorful. The bacon in the scramble was crunchy, not a piece was soft and chewy... it really made such a difference! The home fries were seasoned, but not overly so with crunchy bits here and there. Basically we can't wait to come back here- this was one of our best breakfasts out ever!

I came here with my family and had a great experience! This place is a hidden gem. It gives a…read morefamily vibe and the food was delicious. Our waitress was very attentive and was on top of refilling our coffees and making sure that we had everything that we needed. The food tasted fresh and made to order. It was delicious! I am in town visiting family and the waitress did not make us feel rushed as we sat and enjoyed each other's company