It is very relaxed and inviting. The food service was fast and the food was excellent!!…read moreWe had chicken Parmesan- excellent and LARGE!!! The Kooom sandwich- turkey, Brie, apple and bacon with a berry compote toasted on sourdough- I think I could eat this every day

Stumbled in here with friends after hitting the Lake George outlets one day. We went in with the…read moreintention of getting some light snacks, but wound up eating way more than we intended to. It was pretty busy and when we arrived, they had just run out of their "famous" ribs. While we were disappointed about not indulging in carnivorous rib-action, we were NOT disappointed with our other food choices. Everything was quite good, although it took a little while for the food to arrive. Our server was super nice and friendly. The walls and ceilings are decorated with flags from colleges and universities. Super casual and fun vibe. I have a feeling the next time my friends visit that they're going to want to go back and try the "famous"ribs....if they're available.

This was fun. It fits my theory that off lakeside restaurants have to have better food and be more…read moreattractive to get the business. There's a gimmick here, where you're eating in a forest, with animals chirping and thunderstorms passing through. And maybe a wandering one man band playing to the side occasionally. Food was pretty good: as vegetarian we found what I would call "standard bar vegetarian", and the beer selection is all local.

McDonald's quality at best, way overpriced Slow service …read more Highly not recommended What more to say

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!

If you are in NY you know one should get pizza or calzone! And let be clear this should be a place…read moreto enjoy. Absolutely adorable clean and absolutely spectacular service! Alexa didn't skip a beat. 15 tables in here and maybe 18 bar seats and this place was rocking! She was kind smiling and said hello to everybody who walked in the door! And let me tell you we were the table who threw silverware all over the floor 3 times yet only laughed! College football on the TVs and she gladly changed one to IU for my husband. They have a pool table and games for a little entertainment. This is definitely a place to check out! If you find yourself in the Lake George area for some time! We are putting it on our list for next time we are back!

Food was delicious. Had the bacon, peach, hot honey flatbread. Also the shrimp and gorgonzola wrap…read more Everything was delicious. Beer was ice cold with a cinnamon rim on my glass. Service was excellent. Karen was the name of the bartender. She was helpful, attentive and super friendly and the place was very busy. Great place. We will be back for sure.

I found it interesting that there was such a big gap between the Yelp and Google reviews. The four…read morestar average lined up more with our experience. I had the frozen huckleberry lemonade adult drink special which was very tasty, although a bit challenging to drink for a bit (it was too frozen). My son got the chicken nuggies with fries. It came out hot and fries were crispy. Actually everything came out super fast as they had just opened and maybe they weren't too busy. I ordered the pretzel sticks with queso. Similar to my brother who got the nachos, there were diminishing returns in that it was better while it was warm and while the texture of the cheese was better. The pretzels were very salty. My sister-in-law enjoyed her chicken sandwich. The clam chowder and the steamed clams were fantastic. I'd highly recommend the soup and the shrimp dish that my wife had also wasn't bad. The cold lobster roll for $35 was not worth it in my opinion as it was more of a lobster salad. The view is fantastic here and the vibes are pretty good so overall a worthwhile stop if you are in the lake George region. But it is important to keep in mind that this on the nicer side and prices are correspondingly higher.

We stopped here for dinner with lake views but our experience was just disappointing from start to…read morefinish. So bad I almost want a refund. We ordered the Clam Chowder, Blackened Mahi Mahi, and the Seafood Scampi. The clam chowder and mahi mahi were decent--not amazing, but not bad either. The seafood scampi, however, was very bland and lacked the flavor I expected, especially for the price. One of the main reasons we chose this restaurant was to enjoy the view of the lake. Before being seated, we were told we would have a table right by the water. That didn't happen. Later, we noticed a lakeside table open up and asked if we could move, but was denied. The service also left a lot to be desired. Our waitress checked on us only once shortly after the food arrived. After that she essentially disappeared until it was time to hand the bill. Meanwhile, we watched her regularly check in on other tables. Both of our water glasses sat empty for quite a while, and no one came by to offer refills or see how everything was. I don't know what it was but looking back, I was too generous even tipping her at all! Even an average Chinese buffet server gives better service! There's no way they'll see me again. I regret giving them my money.

If you're looking to feed a large group of people in Lake George, and you want to sit by the water,…read moreThe Lagoon is an eminently solid choice. The menu is massive, and so you should easily be able to find something for everybody...unless that person is looking for something super healthy. The Lagoon has burgers, and pizza, and lobster boats, and fish and chips, and four kinds of mac and cheese, and the appetizer list consists of all the things, fried: brussels sprouts, mozzarella wedges, wings, and more. We ordered all three of those fried things I mentioned to start, buffalo mac and cheese, a pizza, fish and chips, a cheesesteak, chicken fingers and a Greek salad. Our server was super bubbly and brought us all the sauces and drinks and everything else we asked for. It isn't going to blow you away with their culinary innovation, but The Lagoon hits a certain spot, and can seat your whole party with a view. I'd do it again.

I was here on a Tuesday afternoon and generally felt unwanted. The staff would congregate in a…read morecorner inside and someone would only venture out to the patio if there was food to deliver to a table, but you would have difficulty getting their attention even as they were walking back. Ordered was the poutine, a turkey club, and the hot buttered lobster roll. I came here for the poutine, a previous review had been very complimentary. I was underwhelmed, the gravy was thin, the cheese and tenderloin scarce. I will give the fries credit, crispy and seasoned, they were a solid base. Being so close to Canada, I'd expect better. The club was loaded up with dry turkey and not enough mayonnaise to help balance that out, but again the tots were crispy and seasoned so they were a gem, possibly the best thing here (and that's not a compliment because they're clearly a prepackaged product). The lobster in the lobster roll was chewy and dry, the roll was crispy but it was as though they had made garlic bread with a hot dog bun, then shoved some sad lobster bits in it. The coleslaw was drenched in dressing, but bland enough that I ate it for some texture and filling after being left wholly unsatisfied by my roll. All in all, I get the impression this restaurant relies solely on the lake, and their proximity to giving you a view while you eat, almost entirely to distract from a subpar performance in every other aspect of restauranting.

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.

Very limited menu. Food was just okay. There was nobody in the place, which should have given us a…read moreclue.

I hate to do this but the restaurant at Top of the World for lunch was terrible!…read more Salmon must have been frozen served very overdone. My husband had the salmon dinner - 1/2 ear of corn was burned, corn bread was burned and salmon dry. Menu is very limited and boring. The turkey club was served with slices of very thick white bread and a slab or two of thick sliced Turkey roll, 1 slice of tomato and one or 2 lettuce leaves. Only thing that was good was the tap beer and the fries. Beautiful location - hope they get a new chef!