I went to the anvil Inn this evening and was only looking for something light so I ended up having a crock of their New England clam chowder and my dinner partner had an order of wings and a side of fries. The wings and fries, of course were phenomenal and the chowder was outstanding. It was a light snack, but the food was very good. It's a very quiet little restaurant tucked away in Fort Edward, New York, but well worth a visit. The staff is very friendly and I will definitely be going back. read more

Wife and I love the vintage ambiance & our requested waitress- "Julie" is the best! Food is never a disappointment and remains our favorite place to dine.... read more

Every time we come here it never disappoints. Love the atmosphere and the staff. I enjoyed the seafood platter and my wife loved the Chicken Edward. read more

VERY historic local with a good menue,variety and service. I have been here multiple times and never disappointed.

I am so pleased that I have stuck with this local delight. Early on, some issues had affected my review but it would seem things have improved enough to add a star. I would rather keep my money local in an locally owned restaurant and I am more than happy to do so at The Anvil. I do keep my orders to the hot and cold sandwiches and the occasional steak and continue to be more than pleased with them as well as the service and cocktails at the bar and from our local favorite bartender. Cheers! read more

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I highly recommend The Anvil Inn. They have the best Prime Rib in the area. I love the ambiance. It's very cozy and the fire place is so nice in the winter. The owners did a lot of work on the restaurant in the past years. Looks fantastic. The staff is top notch. Definitely a gem in the area. read more

Went for dinner, a group of four We made a reservation which I recommend because they were busy. The food & service were excellent! All four of us agreed. Baked cod, Delmonico, steak seafood, platter and fillet were all perfectly cooked and delicious. The service was also excellent. I highly recommend. read more

Great choices for dinner. Servers were friendly. A very cozy ambiance Food was very tasty. We come back often. read more

I had went here for an old friends bday dinner and was impressed with the friendly staff the Food Was very delicious,service was on top of everything ! Thank you for not ruining my experience! read more

My husband and I grew tired of restaurant chains, which is all they had in the area we were in so we decided that on the way home, we would stop at the first unique place that caught our eye. As we left Rutland, Vermont, we stumbled upon a very historical and charming town of Fort Edward, a place that neither my history buff husband or I had heard of. We're new to upstate NY so exploring this area is a must. There are little towns with delicious hidden restaurant and bars tucked in pockets of early America and the Anvil Inn boasts of it all. We actually turned around to go back to this place because it snuck up on us. It looked like an old red farmhouse, but it was actually an old blacksmith shop from the 1840's. Its rustic interior splayed glass bottles along the window sills which were all original to the area. The main bar was made of wood that was cut from a tree from Warrenburg. A large fireplace in the dining area looks as if thats where the blacksmith kept his flame lit. After taking in all its historical glory, we sat and gazed out into the drizzled courtyard, dreaming of sunny days and how wonderful it could be to sit under the giant old maple tree. Since it was cool and rainy we ordered a cup and crock of french onion soup, a favorite of mine. It came in brownstone ware bowls with the cheese throughly melted and crusted onto the rim. Chunks of bread sunk deep into the bowl, drunk by cheese...it was marvelous. Next, our prime rib cold sandwich (for me) and hot and melted for him, arrived promptly after devouring our soup. The service was prompt and friendly, but not overly enough to be annoying. The sandwich was exactly how I wanted a BLT and I wished I had kept it original after having tasted my husbands hot version with the original horeradish sauce. I had switched out my horse-radish for mayonnaise and probably ought to have tried it with it as the sauce was not overpowering like most places, which is what turned me off horse-radish all together. The fries as the side were thin and hand-cut but delicately delicious, but I wished that they weren't so thin as they cooled too quickly and became hard. Otherwise, my husband and I have agreed to stop into the Anvil each time we're working in the area. We can't wait to try other items on their menu and take in the charm. read more

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Came here for the first time last night. Have heard of the Anvil for a while but just never made it there. We have family staying in town for the weekend and took them to the Anvil for dinner since the menu had something for even the pickiest (as in primary meal consumption is burgers) of diners. I love the historic building and the general towny vibe. Not pretentious with very friendly staff. There's crackers with some kind of yummy spread on the table to start buzz sawing through if you happen to be hungry. Appetizers included shrimp cocktail (giant, fresh shrimp served chilled) and onion soup (solid reviews from the picky one). Main dishes were prime rib, burger and 2 salmon dijonnaise. Everything was cooked exactly as we had asked...and the salmon didn't have a hint of fishiness (meaning: fresh!). Salads that came with the dinner were cold and crisp....plus the blue cheese dressing was really good (so were the other salad dressings). OH...the bread.....I could have eaten the entire basket of bread myself...it's really good. We shared the caramel custard and chocolate mousse desserts. Both were delicious....the caramel dessert was basically flan and the chocolate mousse was very dark and rich. A perfect ending to a lovely meal. read more

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Delicious! The chicken is really good if it's not too flat. And the soup is always delicious especially French onion. I think they should put the Buffalo chicken sticks as a special more often. read more

Tonight my husband and I arrived at lake George and were having a tough time finding somewhere to eat that didn't have a crazy wait. We ventured to The Anvil Inn after seeing Welch rarebit on the menu. When we arrived we were told we were getting the last available table but most of the tables were empty. Our waitress took our drink order and appetizer order and brought us crackers with a cream cheese spread that was delicious! Our Welch rarebit dip was insanely good! My husband also had clam chowder which he said was really good. So we were excited for our main courses. I ordered the NY strip with brandied mushrooms and French fries while my husband ordered chicken Alfredo. Both courses came with a house salad, I had requested to swap for a Caesar salad but was told it wasn't possible but I could have Caesar dressing on my house salad. When our salads arrived at first look the croutons looked crispy and delicious however they were saturated in oil leaving our mouths coated in oil. The "Caesar" dressing had so much vinegar it was inedible. Our waitress never checked in and never asked why we pushed them aside. When our main dishes came out they were beautiful! I am a huge mushroom fan so I started there. Unfortunately I got a rather nasty bitter taste. It only took one more bite to realize it was the brandy. It had not been cooked off at all. I tried to get our waitress's attention for several minutes before she finally noticed. I explained that I expected the brandy to be cooked off which would have left a nice flavor. She offered to have them replaced and went to the kitchen. When she returned she informed us that it wasn't possible since all the mushrooms were brandied. She offered us onions but at that point I was pissed. Now I'll explain why: my husband and I are former chefs and we know how brandied mushrooms are properly made as well as croutons and dressing. All I wanted was my mushrooms to be cooked off, it would have removed the bitter taste and been perfect with my steak. Instead I got a bogus excuse and our waitress didn't come back until we were ready for the check. My husband enjoyed his chicken Alfredo but the meal was ruined by poor service and undercooked brandy. Pretty disappointing considering how well it started. We will not return. read more

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Terrific restaurant best clam chowder ever!! Staff and owner are superb! Even gave us a ride back to our boat at the city dock! read more

Nice traditional bar / pub. Very nice looking, lots of wood, dark yet not dank. Friendly helpful staff. Good food, decent sized portions. Drinks ok. If wondering why only 3 stars after those comments - everything was good but nothing wowed me or stood out. Above average atmosphere with avg. food and drinks which is fine and yes I'd eat here again. I just wouldn't go out if my way or feel need tell people it's a must go to stop if in area. read more

Great service, excellent food, cozy atmosphere....friendly atmosphere, delicious food......highly recommended

We went with another couple and were a little disappointed with our entrees. The ambiance was wonderful as was the service. The food itself was not what we expected. read more

Terrible!Our party of 4 all had the prime rib. After a long wait our food was delivered and everyone's was stone cold. We asked our server to bring it back to the kitchen, (she did so with the help of the dining room manager) our waitress returned 5 minutes later with the same plates that was barely luke warm, center steak along with veggies and roasted potatoes were ice cold. The dining room manger didn't come to our table, and waitress only came back as she was passing our table to bring neighboring table their drinks. She brought take out containers for all 4 meals. $250 wasted. The manager only interacted with us on the way out by saying "have a nice night" when we were leaving. Beyond disappointed. We are locals and WON"T be returning. read more

Good food, great atmosphere, excellent service. When I heard there was a restaurant in Fort Edward that was established in a retooled 19th century blacksmith shop, I had to see it for myself! Much like The Olde Bryan Inn in Saratoga, walking into this place is like taking a trip back to colonial times. Three anvils are stacked on top of each other in the center of the patio dining area, presumably relics of the old forge. The service and the quality of the food are quite good. The selection could be bigger, but there should be enough dishes to please most people and they do have a kids menu. The entrees can be a little pricey, but as they say: you get what you pay for. I'd recommend stopping in at least once and seeing if The Anvil casts her old world spell on you! read more

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WE WILL NEVER go to the Anvil Inn again!!! After $75 in appetizers and drinks while asking the waitress to allow some time before we ordered entrees, we asked to speak to a .anager about a menu item and the service. We were denied because "they don't have managers and the owner was busy bartending". We voiced our concerns with the server and she invited us to speak to the owner at the bar on the way out. As we were leaving we stopped at a quiet section of the bar and motioned him over. I got about three words out and he laid into us full force, enough for all the patrons in the place to hear. We were reprimanded by him for taking 45 minutes to order entrées. I didn't think this needed any explanation seeing that our bill was already about $75 before even ordering our main course but I tried to explain that it was our anniversary and we were enjoying an evening of dining out. His response was (at a loud voice) "I don't care if it's your anniversary". Kim had already left and by the time I got to the car she was in tears. NEVER AGAIN ANVIL INN! I hope someone can take control of this staple in my hometown community before this loose gun of an owner ruins it completely. After I asked him if it was worth the bad review, he yelled out YELP ME! So here it is! read more

Best place around with great food friendly staff and good prices I always sit at the bar to eat

Good food and great atmosphere. Great place to have a nice dinner with the woman you love

RATHER AMAZING ~ THE OWNER TOLD US HER CHEF DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO COOK A HAMBURGER MEDIUM RARE !!!!! She stood table side and said that !!!! We responded: 8yr olds on Master Chef Junior know how to cook medium rare, well done, rare.......... all of it !! Again, THE OWNER SAID THIS OF HER CHEF !!!! Amazing !!!! Hard to believe, with a straight face "he doesn't know how to cook burgers medium rare" read more

I'm going to hate writing this because every time I write a review like the one I'm about to, my little secret hideaway gem gets crowded... The Anvil Restaurant is a down home, country steak house. The food is excellent and the service from the people who work there is fantastic. They treat you very respectfully, and really appreciate your business. In the winter time, they have a real big beautiful fire place roaring and it is very, very cozy to sit inside and have a great meal. Rachael (don't know if I spelled her name correctly is one of the staff and she is friendly and knows how to treat her customers. The Chef is the owner of the place and it has a very interesting history about its establishment. My wife and I don't live too far from there and we both enjoy the food, drinks, atmosphere and the people there. Thank you for existence in Fort Edward New York. read more

Went for a nice night out with my fiance and we couldn't of had a better experience. Everyone was so hospitable. After an amazing meal we moved to the bar and met an amazing couple. We had a great conversation with them and the bartender. Just over all an amazing place! Great workers and great guests... What more can anyone ask for when they make amazing food and drinks as well. SO RECOMMEND when in Fort Edward or the surrounding area. read more

I have been coming to Anvil Inn for many years, mostly for the ambiance of the place...huge open fireplace on a winter's night is great! But found the food is wonderful. I always get the crock of French Onion soup; I usually love it but I have found recently the flavor is inconsistent. However, everything else is wonderful! read more

My boyfriend is from the area and brought me here on our last trip back. First I love the decor and story behind this place! The bartender made a very good cosmo, that was the perfect shade of pink! I ordered a house salad with their horseradish salad dressing and the scallops app. The food was very tasty! read more

The Anvil Inn - Steakhouses Near Me - Fort Edward, New York

A few miles up the river (and a nine iron shot from the Hudson), the Anvil is located in an old Champlain Canal era building that definitely reminds us -- pre machine age -- how important working animals (horses) were to... everything. FOOD: very good "enhanced pub grub." Not gourmet but very good for what you should come for. AMBIANCE: for my taste, it would be hard to top. Open and friendly, I enjoy coming solo for a sandwich at the bar or something a little more formal inside or on the terrace. WHAT TO DO: as they would say in Fort Edward... Get your________ in here! read more

The Anvil Inn - History. Relaxed. Great food. Excellent Martinis. Kinda like the "Cheers" of Upstate New York. - Steakhouses Near Me - Fort Edward, New York

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We went here for an informal celebration, there were eight of us. Loved the ambience and history behind this historic location but unfortunately, that was about all that was impressive about our experience here. Our waitress was nice but very inattentive. We had to ask for refills on our drinks, our grandmother ordered a disgusting liver pâté "for the table" but no one but here wanted it so she held off on bringing out any of our salads. Prices seemed high for what you were ordering, though we did all appreciate that everything came with it (salad, entrée, vegetables and starch). When the salads did come out they were still soaking wet from being washed so that the water from being rinsed and the salad dressing made a pool at the bottom of all of our salad bowls. My daughter ordered the seafood alfredo which tasted as if it were a frozen meal heated up, not a fresh pasta dish that you would expect at a $20+ price tag. My wife ordered the prime rib which she said had good flavor but was a bit tough. I ordered the NY strip steak and it was tasty for the most part but very charred at the end. The French fries I asked for with mine were greasy and tasted as if they were cooked in oil that was overdue for changing. Luckily they removed the seafood plate from our bill but still for what you're getting here the prices are too high and the service too poor. Except for the ambience you'd be better off going to the new chain restaurant in Queensbury. read more

This would have been a pleasant experience, nice service, good steak and potato, so enjoyable ! Only downside was : headlights glaring in the window throughout dinner, complained 3 times ! Sympathy offered, but no resolution ! read more

The Anvil Inn - Steakhouses Near Me - Fort Edward, New York

I discovered this gem when I moved to the area. Very quaint and comfortable environment with excellent food to include the best prime rib in the area. read more

Awesome place in the small town of Fort Edward!!! Plenty of food at a reasonable price and the service was excellent!!! I had the King Cut Prime Rib and it was cooked perfect with lots of flavor. Can't wait to go back!!!! read more

If you vacation to Lake George, I strongly recommend you take out the time to drive out here. The food is fantastic! Way better quality than anything you will find in the village. The ambiance is warm and cozy. I can't wait to return this fall. My party ordered the filet topped with crab, seafood pesto, the Lina and veal casino and we were all so happy with our food. Don't miss out on Grandma's Bread Pudding!!! Delicious!!! read more

While visiting my nephew and his wife in Fort Edward, we were told how awesome Anvil Inn was. My son and I were free one night while family had prior engagements, so we went. So glad we did! Wow! Yeah, 2 dinners, 2 drinks, 2 beers and tip ran us almost $100 (my son is a big tipper), but we both agreed it was well worth it. Our server (wish I knew her name ... taller brunette .... was absolutely awesome! No question went unanswered; she knew everything! I had the Seafood au Gratin. It was a huge portion of giant sea scallops, huge shrimp, and more melted cheddar than I could eat, and I LOVE cheese! My son had a Cajun chicken pasta dish. I tasted it and it was also outstanding. Portions are huge! My only regret is that we went on a weekend when there was no prime rib. I've been told it's the BEST ever! Oh.. and I was also told the blue cheese dressing (my weakness!) was excellent, and it definitely IS! When she found out I liked it , the waitress brought me a little BOWL full to have with my salad. :) Crackers with an excellent cheese spread are gratis. Absolutely no complaints, except that the Anvil Inn is too far from our home! read more

We stopped in for dinner while passing through Fort Edward. It was recommended by a friend who gets the burger and fries. We ventured beyond that and ordered the stuffed shrimp and the prime rib. Everything leading up to the main entrees was delicious. They brought out crackers with a seasoned cream cheese spread which was great! The rolls were fresh and warm. The salads were crisp and the dressings (italian and ranch) were very good! Then, the meals came out. They weren't terrible, but the stuffed shrimp was a little odd tasting and filled with way too much bread (large chunks). The prime rib was a little over cooked and a bit tough. However, we both ate our meals. The atmosphere was nice and relaxing. I love the building (old barn). The waitress was very nice and attentive. Overall, it was an enjoyable experience, but not sure we would go back unless we were to try the burger and fries as recommended by our friend. read more

The restaurant is housed in a wonderful historic building with its own unique ambiance. Plenty of parking available in a side lot. The menu is not large but there were many tempting entrees and appetizers to chose from. They do have a nice children's menu as well. Our server brought a complimentary appetizer of crackers and their own pimento cheese spread as soon as we were seated. Everything we ordered was delicious. My husband ordered the NY Strip Steak and marveled at how tender it was especially since it was cooked to well done. We were happy to find that they had local brews on draft. Our server, Yvette, was wonderfully professional and friendly. We will definitely be back the next time we are in town. read more

Try the clam chowder. You'll be glad you did. Also had the turkey club and local beer. All very good.

Surprisingly tasty and has a cool atmosphere. I sort of wish the portions were a little more generous, but the waitstaff was great and the pricing fair - we'll be back! read more

The Anvil Inn is one of the best restaurants in the area. The food is always great, the staff is friendly and the experience is enjoyable. My husband and I visited this past weekend and our meals were delicious. The veal anvil is fantastic and the steaks are perfectly cooked. My family thoroughly enjoys The Anvil and we always look forward to our dinners there. In response to the negative comments, The Anvil is a great restaurant. In an area where diners and fast food tend to be the extent of local cuisine, it's refreshing that Fort Edward has somewhere to visit for a great, affordable meal. I've been countless times and never had a less than enjoyable experience. It's clear that the restaurant had an off night when this party visited since I have never witnessed anything less than professionalism and hospitality from the staff. No business is perfect. read more

This is my first time here the food is very good it comes out quick the service is spot on it is very old school and my family loves that. The music is at the perfect volume I don't really know what to say it's just amazing. read more