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    The Algonquin

    3.2 (323 reviews)
    ModerateNew American
    Open • 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Burger
    Diana M.

    The burgers here are so good! And the fish is delicious and fresh! It's one of the best spots we've found by lake George! And it's super dog friendly!!!!!!!

    Sharon B.

    Beautiful view of the lake from this restaurant. We came here for a late lunch on a weekend and were seated right away near the window. The place seems a little dated inside with the plastic tablecloths and our table was a bit wobbly. It was dark inside too. Service was good and our waitress was very attentive. She checked on us often and seemed very nice. We ordered burgers and they were both very juicy and cooked perfectly. Love the crunchy French fries too.

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    Tina S.

    We come to this restaurant several times each summer, usually by boat (though it's just as easy to get to by car). Even though it's always busy in the summer months, we've never waited more than about 20 minutes for a table even with a group of 6-12 people. The service can be hit or miss. We've had some excellent servers, but this last visit was disappointing. Our server took our order, dropped off the food, and we didn't see her again until it was time for the check. For me, that's unacceptable; servers should always check in at least once after meals are served. The food itself is good. A lot of our group has their "go-to" dishes, and mine is the steakhouse burger on a GF bun. I really appreciate that they offer gluten-free options and let you swap fries for whatever potato they're serving (baked, mashed, etc.). My mother-in-law loved the shrimp tacos, and the Hawaiian shrimp bowl is another favorite, but definitely ask for light sauce, otherwise it's too heavy. The dock staff are always great - super helpful getting boats in and out, and we really appreciate them. We keep coming back for the ease of docking, the views, the atmosphere, and a solid dinner with drinks. Honestly, it beats a lot of the other spots on the lake.

    Shrimp tacos with corn and black beans.
    John D.

    We came for lunch and there were 5 adults and small child in our party. We immediately got seated on the lower deck overlooking the water. The views are amazing. I had the Shrimp tacos (3) and my wife had a cup of Clam Chowder and chopped salad. All our food was very good and my wife said the salad was fresh and crisp. I also had a draft Algonquin Ale. We are very glad we gave it a try.

    Hawaiian Shrimp Bowl
    Rachel B.

    The food was delicious! Granted I had been camping for 5 days so far so could also be because I was excited to non-camp food. Either way the food good, our server was friendly & attentive, & would come back! Glad this had outdoor seating to be able to enjoy the nice Sunday day outside. Would come back & recommend to others! Also went to their merchandise store & it did not disappoint.

    Lake view dinning
    Thomas A.

    Hosted a rehearsal dinner in May. This venue was perfect. Wonderful views of lake George in a room truly built to host. The service was spectacular. The owner's willingness to accommodate requests while trusting his event planner's ability was phenomenal. The event planner"s attention to details is rivaled by none. The bartender and servers could not have been more helpful and professional. The food was done to perfection. Prime rib and horseradish encrusted salmon were among the favorites. I believe the room only holds about sixty people. We have forty and plenty of room to walk around visiting the guests while enjoying the beautiful lake view. I highly recommend this venue as well as just stopping by for lunch or dinner.

    Bob G.

    The clam chowder was great! Everything else my family got, they ended up LOVING! The service was amazing. And the lakeside view was great! We will definitely be coming back, I recommend you come too!

    View from the bar
    Amanda K R.

    Our visit was precipitated by a long overdue reunion for my fella and a fellow chiropractor who graduated chiro college together. The Weather dictated our meeting spot and when we pulled into the venue during a downpour, a restaurant staffer came out to the car with an umbrella to escort me in, nice n dry. Amazing service and courtesy. The bar tender Wolfgang was a lovely fellow to chat up, a local to the area but only Two days in at this venue. He also does white water rafting and offers his Guide services during the season. His service was lovely and attentive. 5 star service indeed. The reason for the loss of a star was re: the one food item we had - the hummus platter. The menu DID mention pickled vegetables with the dish, with a LOT of hummus, four mini pitas. The ONLY FRESH vegetable were a few sticks of cucumber, the rest were olives, pickled carrots and beans. I Felt like I might blow up like a tick from all the salt. Perhaps a marketing strategy to "drink more beer"? hmmm??? Either way, that was the only menu item we had so can't make a fair comment. Either way, from the view, the service and the company... it was pretty amazing. Priced accordingly- private parking lot & I am Certain that during the peak season, it's a little crazy... there are Boat slips to pull right up.

    Patio view of the boat parking.
    John M.

    A really great lunch! I'm not sure why this place has such poor ratings on Yelp and Google. I had the Fish Point which was an excellent buttered filet of sole. Very mild, pleasant taste that precludes the use of tartar sauce. The calamari was a large portion with wonderful jalapeño jelly. (It wasn't spicy.) There are SO many great views of the lake. Ample parking. I would definitely recommend this place and I'm looking forward to my next visit. Waitress was very kind.

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    Great restaurant, very busy. Love that theres docks to park your boat. Food was very good, staff is nice. Love the outdoor seating

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    very good food, loved the short rib. the ambiance was really cool too right on the lake

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    4.6(89 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    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!

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    3.6(356 reviews)
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    The food was delicious! The service was superb. We were a group of 35. Everyone was so happy with…read moreour dinner

    We had dinner at The Huddle tonight & had a very bad experience. We could have dealt with the lack…read moreof flavor on the garlic Parmesan wings as an appetizer, but 2/4 entrees we ordered came out cold. One entree was the crab cake, which was mostly filler and not crab, and came out so cold it was inedible. The second was the Baja fish tacos, which were cold and chewy (we also ordered them with fries which we never got). When the waiter came to check on how we were doing we let him know we were unhappy and he said he would get a manager, which he never did, and just brought the check. We asked for the manager to come over & he didn't apologize or offer a solution to rectify the situation he just kept saying "I hear you, I understand". Finally, when we asked him what was going to be done about the situation he said "I'll take half off of the bill", so we handed him the credit card with the original bill. He came back, gave us back our card and the new bill. The new bill did not have half taken off, it had half taken off of the two entrees we had an issue with. As we got up, the waiter came running over to say "we didn't run your card that's just the new bill". Overall, the food wasn't good but the service and management is what was worse. The manager was very dismissive and not helpful at all. I would steer clear of this restaurant at all costs !

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    3.5(15 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    We loved that this restaurant operates on a first-come, first-served basis. We didn't have a…read morereservation and were seated surprisingly quickly. The location and views are beautiful as well. Unfortunately, once seated, the experience started to unravel. While the view is spectacular when you're standing, the view from our table highlighted a lack of attention to basic upkeep. We were looking at dead leaves, spider webs, and general grime. For a luxury resort, I was genuinely surprised by the condition of the dining area. Service was another disappointment. Our waitress seemed wholly disinterested, not just with our table but with nearly every table around us. Guests were frequently trying to get her attention for forgotten items, drink refills, or simply to place orders. For dinner, my husband ordered the short rib pappardelle. I asked if I could have the spaghetti pomodoro but substitute pappardelle noodles. My son ordered plain spaghetti with light butter. When the food arrived, my son's pasta was swimming in butter to the point that we had to pour some onto a side plate. More frustrating was that both my husband and I were served the short rib pappardelle. When I explained that I had ordered the pomodoro sauce with pappardelle noodles, our server simply responded, "This is how the pappardelle is served." I understand how the confusion may have happened, but there was no attempt to clarify, correct the mistake, or offer an alternative. Had I known I couldn't substitute the pasta shape, I would have happily ordered the spaghetti pomodoro as listed on the menu. Given how long the meal had already taken, I reluctantly kept the dish. To be fair, we decided not to write the restaurant off completely and returned for breakfast later in the week. While the service was once again inattentive and disengaged, the food itself was much better than dinner. This restaurant has a lot going for it: a beautiful setting, convenient seating policy, and some good food. However, better attention to cleanliness, staff engagement, and order accuracy would go a long way toward creating the upscale experience you'd expect from a luxury resort.

    We stopped in for a quick late lunch bite at the bar today and it was really delicious. We shared…read morethe Tuscany chicken sandwich and thoroughly enjoyed it. Honestly, half was more than enough for me -- and it came with fries and a pickle, which was plenty. I especially loved that it was served on ciabatta bread (so much better than a regular sandwich roll, in my opinion). Bloody Mary was nicely presented but not spicy enough! Sagamore is such a lovely venue, and since I'm a guest here for the weekend, there may be more reviews to come as the days go on. But so far... so good!!

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