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The Shack

3.3 (59 reviews)
ModerateNew American
Closed • 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Good for kids
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Amanda K R.

This quaint, intimate venue boasts more seating outside than inside. From the super-catchy tunes to the fresh brewed coffee, this uber-friendly restaurant is a local's favorite. We were lucky to be in the area before the crowds but I can seriously see long lines for this home style venue. All your breakfast favorites and then some. Reasonably priced, street parking available but know it's only for 2 hours. Patio seating with umbrellas, pleasant staff and an all round great experience. A must visit place if you come on up. We WILL be back for sure.

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Ty V.

Always a great meal and great vibe when we go to The Shack. It's always a "must do" stop while we're in Bolton Landing. Only wish they would bring back the soft serve, but the food is still really good.

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Kelli S.

Adequate food. Outdoor seating is nice and it's also pet friendly. A few parking spots in front, also street parking. Ok back to the food- I had the Eggs Oscar which is a take on Eggs Benedict with crab meat instead of Canadian bacon. It was just ok. Very bland and the consistency of the crab is like that of tuna fish in the can. The Béarnaise sauce was very bland. Dry English muffin and tasteless home fries. My wife ordered the steak and eggs and said the same- very bland. The toast was burned. I had a pineapple mimosa which was more juice than anything. She had a cranberry mimosa and it was more of the same. The food lacks love and flavor. The bathroom needs to be minded. That said, the staff is friendly. Would I go back? No.

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James T.

The shack was ok, seating took time although we ultimately sat at a table that had been open all 59 minutes of our 59 minute wait, no lunch during breakfast and no breakfast during lunch (Guess one chef does breakfast one lunch? I know right imagine a person who could flip a burger and a pancake?)

Eggs Oscar... which is eggs Benedict with crabmeat -  no idea what this was.

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Eggs cushon and eggs caprese on the deck. Great music and service. Tiny bit of lake view.

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I'm 99% sure they just heated up the roast beef for the deli sandwich and pretended it was a cheesesteak.

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The Algonquin

The Algonquin

3.2(323 reviews)
0.7 mi
•$$

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.

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The Algonquin - Lake view dinning

Lake view dinning

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New England Clam Chowder - Bowl

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The Gem - Pulled Pork sandwich & baked beans

The Gem

4.6(89 reviews)
0.2 mi

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.

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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The Gem - Great selection

Great selection

The Gem - Alaban white sauce wings

Alaban white sauce wings

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The Huddle Kitchen & Bar

The Huddle Kitchen & Bar

3.6(356 reviews)
0.0 mi
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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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The Huddle Kitchen & Bar - View from our table

View from our table

The Huddle Kitchen & Bar - Best Lobster roll in the area! 5 Stars

Best Lobster roll in the area! 5 Stars

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Morgan & Co. Restaurant - Brisket Bowl

Morgan & Co. Restaurant

4.3(334 reviews)
16.9 mi
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Always great !! Service staff is helpful and responsive…read more Food is delicious and thoughtful . Love is put into every dish. I will return!!!!

We chose Morgan & Company to celebrate our wedding anniversary after I specifically requested a…read moregift certificate to dine there because I had been looking forward to the experience. Sadly, it ended up ruining what should have been a special evening. I began with the French onion soup. The menu described it as being served with a crouton, but what arrived was two large pieces of bread with only the thinnest drizzle of melted cheese. Anyone who enjoys classic French onion soup knows the hallmark of the dish is a generous blanket of bubbling cheese, with the bread hidden underneath. I politely mentioned this to our server, who took it back to the kitchen. What came back was astonishing. Instead of remaking the soup properly, the kitchen simply added two more pieces of bread--for a total of four slices--and again barely covered them with cheese. At that point I declined the manager's offer to make it a third time. After seeing what the kitchen considered an acceptable correction, I had completely lost confidence. For my entrée, I ordered the coconut shrimp and added the glazed spare ribs. Unfortunately, both were overwhelmed by an extremely sweet, thick, sticky glaze. The coconut shrimp themselves may have been very good had the sauce been served on the side so diners could decide how much to use. Instead, every bite was drenched in sweetness. The ribs had virtually the same heavy glaze, and even the green beans and carrots were swimming in a sweet sauce. The entire plate tasted like dessert rather than dinner. I barely touched it and simply had it boxed to take home so we could wash off the sauces ourselves. My husband ordered the bouillabaisse, which had the opposite problem--it was surprisingly bland and lacked the rich seafood flavor one expects from that classic dish. Rather than complain yet again, he also boxed it up so we could season it ourselves at home. By 8:30 on a Sunday evening we were still hungry and began searching for another restaurant, only to discover that most nearby kitchens were closing at 9:00. We ended up grabbing Chinese takeout just so we could have something to eat on our wedding anniversary. The evening became even more disappointing considering the cost. We ordered a $150 bottle of Cabernet, bringing our bill to approximately $300 before tip. Spending that amount for a celebratory dinner and then leaving hungry to find another meal elsewhere is not an experience I ever expected. I don't enjoy leaving negative reviews, and I generally give restaurants every opportunity to make things right. In this case, however, the problems extended well beyond a single dish. Between the mishandled soup, the excessively sweet entrées, the bland bouillabaisse, and ultimately having to find another dinner after spending hundreds of dollars, this was an anniversary dinner we will remember for all the wrong reasons. I sincerely hope the restaurant takes this feedback seriously, because it has the potential to be much better than what we experienced.

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Morgan & Co. Restaurant
Morgan & Co. Restaurant - Moroccan Mixed Grill with shrimp, lamb, chicken, coconut curry broth, couscous and  veggies.

Moroccan Mixed Grill with shrimp, lamb, chicken, coconut curry broth, couscous and veggies.

Morgan & Co. Restaurant

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