I recently visited The Railyard Taproom & Restaurant for a date, and it was a wonderful experience…read more The atmosphere was welcoming and comfortable, making it a great place to relax and enjoy good company. The food tasted amazing and was clearly prepared with care and quality ingredients. Our waitress, Keara, was one of the best -- very friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our visit. She truly made the experience even better. I would definitely recommend The Railyard to anyone looking for great food, great service, and a nice place to spend time with someone special.

The service and food were overall great!…read more We got: -Classic Conductor w/ fries (sub veggie burger) -Great meal! Fries were awesome!! -Freight Train w/ added mushrooms + fries (sub veggie burger) -Just the kick I needed! LOVED the added mushrooms! The fries were awesome!! -Kids spaghetti w/ marinara + garlic bread -Really good pasta!!! Garlic bread was okay- it was a bit bland. Ambiance was great!! We'd love to come back and check out the taproom next visit!! We would recommend visiting The RailYard if you're in the area!

Amazing food, the works were great and helped us to dock our boat, and gave us a rundown of what…read morewas nearby. We will definitely be back the next time we stay in the area as touring the town and having drinks and food here was a great day trip.

At the end of the road..is a great tavern!! Our hamburger and fries were great.. A step above…read moreregular bar food.. The service from our bartender, Mackey, was amazing!! Hidden gem.. Right on the water!!

We stopped by early for breakfast, only one person was working. She was the waitress & cook, my…read moretoast was really burnt I was never asked if I wanted a refill on my coffee. I did notice they sell homemade pies to go as well sweatshirts.

Great food, great service and great atmosphere. I would recommend this restaurant to anybody…read morethat's looking for a really good breakfast.

Usually good but tonight chicken and biscuits bad - out of mashed potatoes and fries were awful…read more Service very pleasant as always.

The eatery has a cozy kitchen type atmosphere and the food is really good. I had one of their…read morebreakfast plates and coffee. The wait staff were friendly and pretty quick.

The burgers here are amazing (in my all time top five). The chicken sandwich is so large we…read morejokingly call it Birdzilla. This place is a hidden gem for sure.

Incredible local brewery! I stopped here on my way to…read moreVermont and not only do they have great beer offerings but they have a full menu of homemade food. This place has such a homey vibe and you feel welcome right away. The staff greeted my boyfriend and I and walked us through all of the beer and food offerings. I wish I was hungry because their food sounded incredible! We tried several of their beers and really enjoyed them. They offer lots of different styles and you can order a flight of four, which is great. My favorite was the Pumpkin Ale. They also have several different local wines available. We'll definitely be back to try their food and more of their beers!

Creek House Burger w/onion rings n a sida slaw w/unsweet tea with lemon - update to come - well the…read moreburger was phenomenal, onion rings so tender, the slaw *chef's kiss* and the maple creemee to top it off - taste

The Creek House Diner has been on my wife's radar for sometime now. Monday August 3rd, 2026 we…read morefinally checked it off the box We stopped in around 2:00 for a late lunch. They had a nice crowd (probably 80% capacity) and we grabbed a booth in the back. The space is clean and simple. I had the open face roast beef sandwich with beef gravy and a side of mashed potatoes. I can't remember the last time I saw this on a menu. The sandwich was delicious, the potatoes were fine. My wife enjoyed the Monte Cristo. Our waitress was friendly and professional. Prices are reasonable. Next time I'll save room for their homemade pie. It looked incredible.

Always a great place - we went for breakfast, the food is freshly made and the waitress was great-…read moreorganized, efficient and friendly. I had eggs over easy and they were perfect, the hash browns were crisp on the outside but not over done, and our booth was squeaky clean. We were there right after 7 a.m. on a Saturday and it was filling up fast.

We have always enjoyed coming here but this time was pretty…read morebad. My hubby ordered spaghetti and meatballs and the sauce was thin and not tasty. I ordered the fried seafood plate which was very disappointing. The shrimp were tiny inside a lot of breading as were the clams. The fried piece of fish and scallops were okay. I ordered fried onion rings instead of potato as a side and the waitress said something about them being made there but what I got was a large plate of thinly sliced onion that had no batter lightly dusted with flour and fried like the onions you get on a hamburger. Very disappointing.

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.

Had the best Turkey club here. Lots of sliced roasted turkey. Bacon and sliced tomatoes and…read morelettuce-- huge. Great drinks!

We have been here many times, food is very good. They have…read moreSea Dog Wild Blueberry beer on tap, it's very good. There sandwiches are very good and big. Service is great.

Awesome pub! Great specials and prices. Very reasonable prices and Really good burgers.read more

Driven by this place dozens of times without ever really noticing it or considering going in. But…read morewe were in Whitehall, options are few and we were hungry. From the outside you can't tell if this is going to be a dank locals bar where everyone stares when you enter. I assure you it's not. Rather it's clean (including the bathrooms) and tasteful and the owner/bartender was warm and welcoming. Pub fare food was quite tasty. Just a really pleasant experience, a place worth supporting.