Shepard's At Erlowest

If you're looking for a restaurant with incredible lake views and delicious food, The Boathouse…read moreRestaurant is a great choice. The atmosphere is relaxing, the staff is welcoming, and the location couldn't be better. We especially loved the Lobster Roll, the three-cheese garlic bread, the shrimp Caesar salad, and the Boathouse Chicken Sandwich. Every dish was fresh, well-prepared, and full of flavor. Whether you're stopping by for lunch, dinner, or just drinks by the water, this place is definitely worth visiting. We would absolutely come back!

Average food but decent service. Great views from all areas…read moreConvenient by boat, dock staff are prompt and friendly

Lobster Roll Sandwich

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View from our table

Lake House Grille

4.3(4 reviews)

1.3 mi

I'be dined here several times and am always happy with the service and value…read more Food is good food. Frankly nothing spectacular, but well prepared and delicious.

Today we are camping and dinner may have not gone as planned so we called this restaurant for take…read moreout. Very very fast pick up time! Super friendly staff. Food was tasty and the inside of the restaurant was very nice and fresh, clean, and cozy. Would go back to sit down for sure.

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Charlie's Bar & Kitchen

3.8(150 reviews)

1.6 mi

Visiting Lake George for an overnite, my wife and I chose Charlie's for their menu selections and…read morereasonable pricing. We were pleasantly surprised with both the high food quality and friendly, efficient service. Seated outside at a comfortable table we shared an excellent crab cake with our cocktails. The 'Lake George Punch', was very nice. Our server, Jack, was on his game & could give lessons on on unobtrusive high quality table service with a smile and some pleasant conversation. The pulled chicken tacos and crab stuffed haddock were both excellent! Flavor, texture, doneness all top notch. We were caught up in the details of sauces, rice, and wonderful harcort verts (can't just call them a side of green beans). Unexpected in a hotel restaurant in a touristy area. All in all, with the July evening breeze blowing off the lake, a slice of lake view, and the bustling fellow visitors putting on a show just for us.... It was a very nice experience.

Charlie's was fine! We didn't realize it was the restaurant in the Marriott when we found it…read moreonline, but that was okay. Our server Eugene was lovely and helpful. However, food came out very slow. Nachos were good and we enjoyed most of our entrees. Someone else had the rib eye which we would absolutely not recommend. Upon further review, we all felt that the food was a bit salty, but worked in a pinch when we were hungry. Overall, just okay.

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George's Restaurant

3.4(222 reviews)

2.0 mi

We look forward to this Resturant every year! We found out,…read morethere is a new owner and honestly, he didn't skip a beat! Delicious fresh salad bar, that comes with the meal, if you choose, We ordered the prime rib dinners I got the princess cut, my husband got the queen cut. The meat was cooked perfectly and tasted excellent! The service was great and friendly, which just made the night better!

PASS Unfortunately things have changed:…read more- Inattentive waiter - Host sat us on top of another group in an empty restaurant - Cold & Burt steaks - Ribeye was a very poor cut (Strip was decent) Wish things were different -CC

Interior dining space At George's Steakhouse

Stuffed Mushrooms

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The Lagoon

3.6(295 reviews)

1.8 mi

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.

Hot Lobster Boat and Cold Lobster Roll

"Jacked Up" Burger (special)

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Wood Fired Pizza

Restaurant At Erlowest

4.0(27 reviews)

0.0 mi

Let's set the scene: two hungry humans are driving up To…read moreLake George for Labor Day weekend. They remember on a whim that the Erlowest had some of their favorite cocktails in town. They call the Erlowest pleadingly, hoping for a dinner reservation. They courteously and warmly made room in their reservation book. Enter us, a couple of foodies looking for a great meal with a view. That's where this story *really* begins. We just had to call out the other part because they were so hospitable. We started with dirty martinis by Andy. Perfect. We then moved to an outdoor table overlooking the lake, with Molly as our server. She was friendly, knowledgeable, kind, and incredibly attentive. We started with the paté and pickled shallots, accompanied by their delicious warm bread and olive tapenade. The amuse bouche started ya off with Wagyu beef and a subtle horseradish sauce. Everything we ate was delicious and well balanced. Then, came the main show. The strip steak was perfectly seasoned and cooked. It was likely one of my favorite steaks of my lifetime (I order a lottt of steak!) and was paired perfectly with duck fat fries and a rich sauce. When you can get a crust on a juicy steak, you're golden in my book. My dining companion had the scallops with lemon risotto. SO GOOD. Every bite made perfect sense. The chef is clearly talented and puts incredible thought and care into the food. If you are a foodie and come to Lake George, don't miss out on the Erlowest. My only regret is not taking photos of our food. Five stars for food. Five stars for ambiance. Five stars for service!

Beautiful breakfast all super fresh ingredients chef prepared multiple options and served on china…read moreand very congenial staff- coffee delicious as well-

Manhattan on the rocks

Octopus, scallop app...

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The Olde Log Inn

4.2(209 reviews)

1.5 mi

The food was delicious! All the wait staff wonderful. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. They…read morekept coming by to ask if we needed anything else. They told us about the history of the restaurant and recommended places to go. We were up for a wedding weekend. We were so happy we found this restaurant and highly recommend that you should go there!

Dinner on Aug. 19,2026. This was our go to place when at…read moreLake George. Always made a reservation for dinner time. Had lunch and one burger was burned, should have sent back. Service was just ok, not like past good service. Had dinner Thursday Aug. 19, service not great again, took a while to get our drinks, then salad was rushed out last minute before our dinners arrived. Dirty tables that didn't get bussed, including outside patio right by our window seat table. Don't like eating my dinner looking at empty, dirty tables. Not sure what's up because we used to love going here but after these 2 recent August visits, I think we will try another LG location. Atmosphere is great with rustic cabin but ruined by the mediocre service & dirty tables. Food was just ok. Hope things improve.

Reuben with homemade chips

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Bistro Le Roux

4.5(541 reviews)

4.8 mi

Can I give 10 stars?…read more If we lived in the area, we would be here monthly if not more often. Incredible food (served in full or half portions), craft cocktails (I had a tomato infused vodka martini), and a welcoming and friendly staff. When we arrived, the restaurant was just opening but not quite ready for guests, so one of the servers came out and chatted with us for a while. How many other places do this? The food was so good and creative and plated in a tempting way. It almost felt a shame to eat it. Accolades and kudos to the BEST restaurant in LG.

Let me start with the good.. making a reservation was easy. When we arrived our table was ready and…read moreour waitress was very attentive and nice. Food was mostly quite good. My husband and I shared a few appetizers and a few half plates so we could both taste a bit of everything. The only thing we didn't really like was the tuna appetizer. If you are contemplating trying the wild boar sausage it was absolutely delicious and I'm so glad we tried it! Now for the negatives. When I made the reservation I let them know it was for our anniversary. I didn't expect special treatment but we felt it actually went the opposite of being special. When we were led to our table we walked through a very nice and cozy dining room into a way less nice side room at a four seat table. Almost immediately after sitting multiple people came in and were arranging tables and chairs around us to accommodate a party. We were quickly told we should get our order in asap as when the party arrived the kitchen would be busy making their meals. I honestly was floored by this remark. The last thing you want on a special occasion is to feel rushed. I'm sure they thought they were being helpful but it just felt unwelcoming. By the time dinner came we were the only ones in there surrounded by a large party of other people. Why the room wasn't kept for just the party is kind of baffling because we were just two people and could have easily fit somewhere else. While dinner was tasty I was not at all happy with dessert. We ordered the peach cobbler, which is one of my favorite desserts. When it came it was a chopped up peach sauce on top of what seemed to be some type of very dense spice cake. My husband somewhat enjoyed it because he likes spice cake but we left most of it because it wasn't at all like a cobbler. And not something we would have ordered if it had been properly described. On the way out to leave we again walked through the other dining room and got a better look at how much nicer and romantic it looked with much more private tables for two. So disappointing. All in all I think we would give this place another shot for a more casual dinner. But I would absolutely never even consider coming back for a special occasion again.

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Surf and turf

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Prosecco

The Log Jam Restaurant

3.9(801 reviews)

5.5 mi

Went for a birthday dinner with 12 guests. We had such a great experience at Log Jam! Alyssa was…read moreour server, and she was absolutely amazing, extremely friendly with the best energy and vibe. She really made our experience even more enjoyable! All of the food was delicious, and the salad bar is truly top tier! I especially loved the chickpea salad. The Pomatini cocktail was AMAZING, and we also enjoyed the Irish coffee. For dessert, we had the TollHouse dessert and apple crisp, both were the perfect ending to a fantastic meal. Great food, great drinks, and even better service. We will definitely be back!

Enjoyed a quiet adventure to the Log Jam recently. It was nice to have a bar that wasn't lined with…read moretelevisions. It wasn't a rowdy bunch and the draw for me to come today was the salad bar. Love the old cash register and the serving staff is top notch. This is a busy restaurant, so expect to either make a reservation or wait for a bit. Let's talk about the fall menu that dropped this week. I wish I took a photo to show you, however, their main entrees (non-steak or seafood section) consist of 6 options and out of the 6, three of them are pork entrees. Baby back ribs, pork chops and then a third option. What was missing?? A chicken entree. There's literally one chicken sandwich on the menu and it's a sandwich. The bartender offered to have grilled chicken and veggie. Their only veggie is broccoli. Seasonal for fall would include squash usually. Love the log jam and will be back, but I may wait for a new menu to drop, this one didn't hit with me. I studied it for like 15 minutes trying to find something. It felt very alienating because I swell up from pork and I don't like eating a lot of bread or fried items. Had the haddock which was roughly a 3.5 oz portion with about 2 cups of broccoli. The broccoli was perfectly cooked, however, it's a cruciferous vegetable. In large quantities it can easily upset a tummy, which it did with mine. Enjoyed the haddock a lot, it was really well cooked. Ultimately, when I think of going to log jam, I don't immediately think I'm going for a burger, I immediately think I'm going for a healthy and delicious chicken entree. Next time maybe! The reason why having 3 out of 6 main entrees pork could be a dilemma for some patrons is: (1) it's inflammatory; (2) gout patients; (3) naturally high in sodium; (3) religious reasons. 4 out of 5 - look forward to the next menu drop!

Salad bar

My salad with fixings from the salad bar

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The Lobster Pot

2.5(289 reviews)

2.1 mi

subpar food. pretty expensive for the quality. I had a caesar salad with lobster meat. the meat was…read moregood but salad was nothing special.

We should have listened to the reviews. This was the worst fish and chips I have ever had, it…read moretasted like eating nothing, zero flavor or taste. I wasn't expecting the fish and chips to be frozen at a place like this. We will feel fortunate if we don't wake up with food poisoning after that peel and eat shrimp.

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Lobster roll, house made cole slaw

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3.2

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