Our family went for lunch last weekend, and it felt a bit like coming home. We all grew up on the…read moreopposite side of Ballston Lake and have been coming to this establishment, in its various iterations, since the days of Romano's Good Times nearly 70 years ago. This may be the best version yet! For anyone who hasn't been back since Finnigan's on the Lake closed due to the owner's health issues, I strongly encourage you to return. The food was delicious, and the service was truly exceptional. The Tavern has been beautifully upgraded, the views of Ballston Lake are as spectacular as ever, and, most importantly, the owners and staff go out of their way to make every guest feel genuinely welcome and appreciated. It's wonderful to see this longtime Ballston Lake gathering place thriving again. We'll definitely be back!

3.5 stars rounded down because this wasn't a 4 star experience. Pricey for an average experience…read moreand limited menu. It had a nice casual feel, like where all the locals go to gather, but for 3 people splitting 2 apps, 3 entrees, and 3 alcoholic drinks, our tab came in at over $150 and we just didn't feel like we had a meal worthy of that. We parked out back where it appears they might offer boat/trailer parking too, but it was off season so there were plenty of spots. The interior had these cool flickering lights that mimicked fire lit lanterns, and there was lots of wood for a cozy intimate feeling. The lake view was underutilized though; the were seating people in the back half only, which I didn't quite understand when such a good view was available. There's also a stone patio with some seating but it was a little too cold for us to be eating out there. The pretzel sticks were great; perfect level of salt and paired with a good beer cheese. Mozzarella sticks portion size was pretty small; it would not be an app I recommend sharing with more than 2 people. I got the tavern salad and both of my parents got the roast beef melt. My salad was a bit bland despite everything added to it; there just wasn't enough of any one topping to carry the flavor through the whole salad. I added on grilled chicken and that was very simple, nothing wow-worthy, and turned this into an almost $20 salad. My parents enjoyed their sandwiches. My dad got his with fries and my mom paid the $2 up charge for onion rings. For drinks, my dad got a Jim & ginger, I got the 1911 seasonal cider, and my mom tried their coconut mojito. My dad and I were perfectly a happy with our drinks, but my mom was very unimpressed with her's. My waitress did forget to bring a fork for my salad and we easily waited 5-10 mins to get her attention, and even tried flagging down two other waitresses too, so that wasn't fun. But otherwise our waitress was very personable and kind, and very apologetic about the delay with the fork. The food quality that we got though just still didn't seem like $150 experience, so I'm not sure we'll be rushing back here.

MrBeast Burger was the best place I've been in a while…read more It was the best experience of my life I wish I could go back in the workers were so nice and helpful

Ok. So there were only one other party in this spacious restaurant, and that was the family of the…read moreguitarist on stage. The place is funky in a strange way. It's attached to the golf course, sort of. I am not sure it's ADA approved as you need to climb steep steps to get in. Portions were generous and the young server was trying really hard to please. I am sure on a different day the vibe may be more lively. We were there on a Friday and it was dead.

We ended up at Off the Rails by chance at 6pm on a Saturday night (in June). We were promptly…read moreseated (6 of us, 4A & 2C). Tina our server was awesome!! She was super friendly, knew the menu really well, offered us tons of options for our selections and was very attentive the entire time. There was live music, a one man keyboardist who played easy listening tunes. We really enjoyed it :) this is a "don't judge a book by its cover" kind of place- the food was absolutely fantastic. We had 3, $25 strip steak special dinners and all were tender, flavorful and perfectly cooked. A Reuben sandwich had real homemade corned beef on it, kids meals were tasty and exactly as described. Vegetable cookery was fantastic, homemade dressings and plentiful portions. We will definitely be back, and we hope the chef and Tina will still be there! Glad to have found this diamond in the rough- go try it, good food for a great price! -The Belden Family

The Dog Haus in Clifton Park has the best onion rings in town. The Chili the Kid with a brat is my…read morego to with a cheese burger slider. Don't get me started on the beer selection- it's HUGE. For get Druthers across the parking lot. Go to the Dog Haus.

Blame it on Covid! I was surprised to see that I had previously written four reviews for the Dog…read moreHaus seven years ago, each one with 4*, and yet I hadn't been back since. It being July 4th, Independence Day, I thought it would be an appropriate day to enjoy a hot dog. Just ask Joey Chestnut! I'm not going to reduce my # of *s because we really enjoyed our food and beverages. But I do have to question what I had to drink. The board said it was an Ommegang Grande Tripel stout at 5.5 ABV ($9). That level of ABV would be reasonable for a stout, but the color of the brew was golden like a typical Tripel, and not dark like the typical Stout. The bartender gave us a sample, and it was full of flavor with my wife noticing the vanilla tones that were described by the bartender. I didn't initially identify any specific flavor other than delicious and different than I would have expected from a stout. I also would not take issue with the posted 5.5 ABV. HOWEVER, a quick reference to Ommegang online as I write this says that it is a Belgium Tripel and the ABV is 9. Yes, NINE ABV! I would definitely have noticed if I were drinking a 9 ABV on an empty stomach. I also would have noticed it driving the car after finishing a pint within one hour. For those familiar with Utah Phillips, "It was good though!" But on to the food. We ordered a shareable Tot-Chos ($12.99) consisting of tater tots, tomatoes, avocado, cheese sauce, pickled jalapeños, and chipotle aioli. These were very tasty and not too spicy, with crispy on the outside and soft on the inside tots. My wife ordered the Sooo Cali ($10.99) hot dog. The black angus beef hot dog is very tasty even before it is topped with wild arugula, tomato, avocado, crispy onion strings, and spicy basil aioli. The combined flavors work well together on the Kings Hawaiian rolls. My choice was to try the Hogfather ($10.99) - a pork bratwurst with bacon chipotle onion jam, chipotle aioli, and miso ranch. The bratwurst was delicious and again, the flavors worked well together. BTW, my wife had a Grimm Nothing But Citra ($8), an IPA that even I found acceptable. We really need to return here more frequently.

Great spot for good brews! I've been to Active Ingredient…read moreseveral times and they always have a great draft list, including a few ciders as well as a list of wines and cocktails. Most recently, I tried their Pumpkin Pi beer (most of the beers have scientific names due to the owner's science background) and it was delicious. I've never had their food but they do offer a large menu of appetizers, tacos, sandwiches and salads. The atmosphere is great and there is plenty of seating at the bar and at the indoor and outdoor tables. The bartenders are always friendly and eager to help customers. They'll also let you try things before you commit to a drink. Definitely worth a stop!

Nice and relaxing experience! You order by scanning a qr code at the table. Beers are served in…read more3oz, 5oz, 10oz sizes. They were good. We had the street corn tacos which had decent spice but was quite short on street corn (perhaps 6 kernels per taco). Water is serve yourself from a huge icey water dispenser. Ordering by qr code incurs a. 99 cent service charge in addition to tip. The patio is dog friendly. Merch is available but it's quite expensive (even more than Tree House). Parking is convenient and abundant.

Amazing food Amazing service…read morePerfect ambience for a birthday party Cozy place for our family to gather and enjoy each other's company. I highly recommend everything. We had a great time and thank you so very much to the staff and management to make this a very special birthday gathering.

Had an easy dinner with family . Not too crowded for a Tuesday evening…read more Initially ordered a Heady Topper followed by a Guinness-refreshingly nice and cold. Soft drinks and water for the non-drinkers. Started with Pretzel and Cheese dip and a 10 piece wings with Apple BBQ sauce. Yum... Entree's ordered were a medium rare hamburger with fries (grandson) and Chicken sandwich with the tuna mac salad (SIL). Both were disappointed as both buns were dry and burger was too well done for the grandson, however the chicken and sides were excellent. Crispy and hot fries, tuna mac salad was really good. Servicing staff was very attentive in checking with us for more drinks, was everything ok , just very accommodating. Overall- Nice dinner.

I came to Ballston Spa and hit Yelp and found this place. The reviews are true because it was…read morequite crowded for a Tuesday night and all the staff was fabulous. The food was very good as well and it's nice to be at a proper pub that knows how to serve its customers. Don't judge me but I had the steak AND the Salmon special and both were fabulous. Next time I am in Ballston Spa I will be back!!

We stopped here while staying at the Medbury Inn. As soon as we were sat, we were told the kitchen…read morewas closed due to a family emergency. Totally felt bad so we ordered a couple drinks. Their "perfect margarita" was anything but and the NY sour was boring and blah. And we heard from another couple there they were told the kitchen was closed due to a fire. So... you can risk it but it doesn't seem worth it when there are other better options.

Yum,yum,yum! Wow this place is good! First time here but it won't be my last. I had the single…read moreBilly Burger with all the fixings and it was more than big enough. They definitely use some butter on that bun. I could taste it and it made the bun nice and crispy too. The burger it self had nice crisp edges and was juicy in the middle. I loved the sauce too. The fries are crunchy on the outside and soft in the middle. They are large and well flavored too. This is not a budget place but you get what you pay for. I'll be back!

I really wish Yelp would allow half stars - Billy's would be 4.5…read moreReturned here and had another double - a really nice tasting burger. The fries were excellent as well - hot, crunchy exterior and lots of 'emin a small order. It is nice to see Billy doing everything from taking your order, cooking, cleaning, etc. He works hard and seems to take pride in his food. The only downside of a one man operation is it does take time for the process. Good food is worth the wait.

We returned with some new friends for an early Sunday dinner. The food was excellent as before, I…read morereally enjoy their catfish dinner there and the salad bar. Our server, Sara, was also excellent and more than helpful with our questions. I tried a sample of the Collard greens which were very good. There was a one man band there playing a lot of older Rock & Country. This made the dinner experience a bit better! The owner/chef came to our table and asked how we were doing. He also gave us a quick run down on how he decided to open the place. This restaurant is in a very convenient location, easy to find and not far from most of the capital district. Give it a try, I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

I arrived here on a Sunday afternoon, along with a friend. We had a really great meal. The place…read morestarted out a little quiet, but it clearly was getting busier. Our server, Tom, was great. He was on top of things from start to finish. We opted for the salad bar, and things were fresh and good. I really loved their potato salad! Ribs arrived...massive xylophone of ribs! They were quite delicious. Meat just fell off the bone. 10/10. The place is large and open, with large tables. There is done outdoor seating as well. Large parking lot. We will be coming back to try the brisket next, Tom says it's juicy and large portions!

Great when I want a quick bite. The burger is just the right size and hits the spot. Love the…read moreherbie fries as well. I've gotten takeout from here a few times now and the temperature of the food is still on par when I get home.

The family came here for date night and I ordered a double cheeseburger here for myself, and one of…read moretheir smaller single burgers for my son. A regular fries and a drink brought the total to around $27 (!). Food was ready in about 5 minutes (they give you a light-up device so you don't have to wait in line) and we took it to our table. I have eaten at another location and knew what to expect. The burger was very good, though also greasy. I like thin, crispy burgers and they do it well though despite the handy paper handle to hold it with your fingers will get very messy. My son absolutely loved his burger too. The fries were much better than what I had experienced at their other location. These seemed pre-cut, perhaps pre-frozen, and coated in cornstarch. The top of the container were nice and crispy though they got soggy as you went down. I wish they arranged them flat on a plate, which might keep their texture better (though result in them getting colder faster). All in all, I like this place. Their prices are very steep for the small burgers you get, but they are high quality. So, I dunno. I can't come here more than for special occasions but when I do I think I will just stick with the burgers and skip the fries.