Food 10/10. Ambiance 10/10. Views 10/10. Drinks 10/10. Such a Vibe!!!!! Shout out to Jason the best…read morewaiter in town

The views of the lake and fall foliage are splendid. The chicken wings fried in duck confit were…read morecrispy and so tender and I can't remember the last time I had wings this tasty. The half charcuterie board was delicious as well. Drink options are plentiful. Wish they were also open for lunch because we would have gone back on our visit to Lake Placid!

We both had the roasted beet salad and the swordfish. Unusual that we ordered the same things…read more For dessert, we parted ways. He had the apple tarts with vanilla, and I the cherry pie a La mode. Lovely experience all around. We will be back next year!

We were able to fit in one more trip to the Owl before summers end and we were very pleased! The…read morefood and service were spectacular and the live jazz singer added to the ambiance. The fried green tomato salad is a favorite, and the pasta special (puttanesca with shrimp and mussels) was fantastic! Highly recommended!

We just drove 10 hours from Detroit via Canada. They took us without a reservation. Let me just say…read morewow about the staff. So friendly and well spoken. They really rallied as a team. The food came out fast and it was incredible. They recommended dessert and drinks. They know their stuff. Left an extra big tip because it is rare to see such top notch service. I think we spoke with every member on the floor during the serving process. They anticipated every want and need. Our server is listed as Alissa S on our receipt. You are awesome Alissa. And such a warm, charming ambiance and decor. I felt like I was supposed to be there.

Easily one of the best restaurants we've been to in a while, surpassing Hudson and Essex and coming…read moreclose to the Capital Grille! I really wish we would've found this place sooner as we would've visited more than once! The decor is fairly eclectic and reminiscent of New Orleans French Quarter. Superb cocktail menu! I decided on the Brooklyn, very delicious! My wife enjoyed a glass of wine. We had starters of their popcorn and marinated olives. Another well done taste treat. For our main courses I ordered their grilled pork chop but starting with their spring onion bisque. My wife decided on their hamburger without a bun. Our food was delivered, relatively quickly, just enough time in between our courses! The spring onion bisque was absolutely delicious! My pork chop was perfectly cooked and perfect. I've never had sautéed green onions before, but it was a great compliment to the pork chop as well as the Romasco sauce. My wife's burger looked tasty. She ordered it medium well and was delivered well done. We were too full to even considered dessert. However, that didn't stop me from having another one of those delicious Brooklyn cocktails! My wife thought their restroom was well decorated and very clean as well. Again, wish we would've discovered this place sooner, as we would've been back! Keep up the great work!

Friendly service, great atmosphere and nice selection of cocktails. No kids allowed inside but…read moretheir outdoor area is enough room for our littles to play.

I really wanted to like The Waiting Room, but it just wasn't a great experience. The bartender came…read moreacross as rude and unwelcoming, which set the tone for the visit. The place itself feels pretty run down and could definitely use some updates. The drinks were decent, so that was the one bright spot, but they weren't enough to make up for the overall experience. There's potential here, but better customer service and a refreshed atmosphere would go a long way.

My mom and I had high hopes for this being a new go-to spot based on the menu. The space itself is…read moreclean and bright. The velvety couches weren't the most comfortable and felt too far from our table. I ordered the crab cake and my mom got a pasta dish. We started with the bread. The bread was actually extremely thick toast, which had an unpleasant greasy flavor and was very hard. My mom's pasta was overwhelmed with crushed red pepper but had no other flavor. The crab cake was fine, nothing memorable. It unfortunately sat on top of a piece of the greasy toast. The entrees were hot and properly prepared. The bread was removed from our check. We also didn't like that a 2% sustainability fee is added to the check or that there was an option to gift $10 as appreciation for the kitchen staff. The prices for lunch are already on the high side and it just had a weird vibe to have add ons for additional money beyond a tip.

Truly impressed with their mission. The food was amazing! The service was spot on. The ambiance was…read morelaid back. We loved being seated outside along with our newborn and toddler. Very kid friendly...

We visited Sticks & Stones in Schroon Lake while here for the Thanksgiving holiday, and it was…read moreabsolutely amazing. The whole experience was perfect from start to finish. They had live music that created such a fun, warm atmosphere, and the service was outstanding--friendly, attentive, and welcoming. The food was incredible, full of flavor and beautifully prepared. And the décor? Pure Adirondack charm. Rustic, cozy, and perfectly themed--it felt exactly like the kind of place you want to relax in when you're up here. Highly recommend Sticks & Stones for anyone visiting the area. Great food, great service, great vibe. A must-try! Kelly was great!

Decent food with a good menu. Outdoor seating was nice in good weather... okay service. The famous…read more"wood fired French onion" soup could have been cooked longer. The steak "sliders" were really just a sandwich cut in thirds. Weird, but still tasted good. Would go back again.

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.

Just a shockingly delightful find on the outskirts of the main Lake George Village strip. Who would…read morethink you could turn off the strip, walk up two blocks and find a cozy, wonderfully apportioned Irish-style pub slinging up quality cocktails and nice pints of Guinness in a lovely environment. An oasis in the true sense of the word, you walk in here and enter a specific and unique world in this bar. The bartender made me an absolutely perfect Negroni, and my cousin enjoyed the specialty cocktail from the drink menu. Solid wine and draft options and a quality Guinness pour and, again, immaculate vibes in a classic Irish pub kind of way. As I understand the food situation, they have one house dish for the evening on Sundays, for as long as it is available. I have not experienced it but have heard raves. But that seems secondary and supplemental to the bar experience here.

Came to the Lobby Bar after dinner and it was the perfect place for an after dinner cocktail. It…read morewas our date night, so wanted some place with a nice vibe and good drinks and that's exactly what we found there. Fantastic espresso martinis- great service. We will absolutely be back!

It was Cinco de Mayo and all the Mexican restaurants were loud and too brightly lit and overflowing…read morewith patrons. We walked past Farmacy's window and one of the chefs gave a friendly wave. We stopped in (had eaten there before) and prepared ourselves for a sure to be delicious meal. They have a fun frequently changing menu of small, medium and large plates so you can choose your own foodie adventure. If you want to sit at the bar you get a great view of the chefs at work preparing your meal. If you want a cozier experience, sit in the comfortable seating in the rear of the restaurant. Our server was very attentive but chill and knowledgeable. We got the Utica greens to share as an appetizer, a cocktail and Mad Max local beer, then a burger with hand cut fries and a chicken stuffed poblano. Dessert was a passion fruit chocolate tart which we took to go. If you're looking for well crafted food with a creative twist, this place is a great choice. North country friendly and approachable with a sophisticated set of offerings. Some really unique cocktails too. Not a boring thing on the menu.

This place is a culinary gem! Fantastic food, both menu choices and quality. The menu changes…read moreevery few days so the culinary delights you'll experience are different every time you visit. Service was very attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. Taylor was one of the best servers we've had in a long time. Everything is made fresh daily, and if you sit at the Chef's Counter, you'll see it first hand. You'll also get great descriptions of everything from the awesome Chefs and maybe get to try something extra too. I recommend using the reservation system on their website and specify your seating preferences. You can choose from the Chef's Counter, the bar, a high-top table, a low table, or an outdoor table (weather permitting). We also appreciated them asking about food allergies on the reservation system too and they verified it when we arrived. We were so impressed with the unique menu options that are offered in the appetizers, small shareable plates, main courses, desserts, and drinks. We are already planning on coming back Sunday for brunch and know we'll be back again soon for dinner.

Great cocktails. Very friendly service. Full bar with a wide range of liquors. I had a last word…read morecocktail.

Staying in Woodstock for the weekend and we decided to check out Rutland. My husband wanted to pop…read morein here spontaneously on Halloween 2025, despite knowing how much I rely on yelp reviews before walking into any establishment , and I am glad we checked it out! The cocktails are great and the bartenders are really friendly.