We have wanted to try Gabys by the lake every visit to Lake Oconee but this was the first we actually had time. Located in the Ritz Carlton on the beach, Gabys offers something for everyone. The prices are higher than the rest of the Oconee area and it's super loud. Felt like a party vibe which we were not looking for at lunch time. Overall though good views, food was good and drinks kept coming. We prob won't be back but it's worth at least one try! read more

This past August (2026) we enjoyed a family luncheon to celebrate my sister's birthday. The staff made us feel comfortable and appreciated. The food, the service, and looking out over the beautiful lake made it perfect, and my sister had a great time, too. It will be a memorable occasion! read more

My family tried going here before dinner at another restaurant at the Ritz and tried ordering drinks in the bar. The bartenders wouldn't serve our family water and there was no one even at the bar on this August day. We were told to have a server bring us water. No one brought us water or even checked on us after about 10 minutes. We finally left disappointed and upset on my husband's birthday. Very disappointed as our previous experience here years ago was much better when it was even more crowded. Terrible service. read more

Service was terrible. Took forever to get a drink. They could not figure out how to split our dinner check. Shame a place like that has such poor service. read more

The view and atmosphere was nice and relaxing right on the lake.. We were excited to try dining here, expecting top Ritz quality tier food, but it was not even close. The server was nice, yet took forever to attend to us. We ordered the Cajun shrimp bucket, didn't expect it to be cold cocktail, we thought it would be hot boiled. The snapper was tough like chicken, we sent it back for another which was better. I had a hard time figuring out what to order, nothing really amazing stood out. Wings and Rasta pasta were decent and were big servings. Queso tacos were good. Drinks were strong. This was very lacking. read more

Been coming here for years since we have a house in the area and the food is horrible. I don't understand the menu either. None of it makes sense. For a ritz Carlton I'd expect much better quality wise and menu wise. Very few healthy options. A lot of fried food (it is the south) and poor quality of chicken in healthy options like the chicken salad. I tried the seared tuna bowl one day and the tuna was low quality , definitely not Ritz level. Overall they need a new menu and new chefs read more

You arrive at the Ritz and the valets act like they're your personal valet. Outstanding. You walk in and go to the wrong (amazing) restaurant and the wait staff walk you over to the restaurant you're looking for: Gaby's by the lake. Outstanding service. Gaby's is a lake front restaurant that does not let you down. The staff is top notch and the food is perfect for a lake side restaurant. It's the view and service that made this getaway amazing! Highly recommended!! read more

We always have a great experience and grab a seat at the bar. For some reason, I haven't left a review after 6 years of coming here! Today we ordered the fish tacos and the Georgia Dawg for lunch. Service was quick and ambience feels like a beach bar with the perfect breeze. In the photo is a traditional gimlet. read more

Gaby's by the Lake - Traditional Gimlet - New American Near Me - Greensboro, Georgia

Best burger and sweet potato fries! Great service and beautiful view. I highly recommend

Wowza, the executives at the Ritz should do a quality check intervention ASAP. After a spa visit, I sauntered for a waterside light bite and glass of wine. The bar was packed, but I was finally able to belly up next to two over-served bros gossiping about some woman they knew and wanted to discuss in the most sexist way. There were about 4 or so bartenders managing the area, but often seemed to be checking their phones and rolling their eyes. I finally got the attention of one of them and ordered a glass of sparkling rose. I was apathetically poured a glass of still rose. I opted not to say anything and just drink it because it took long enough to get said drink. I ordered the Bang Bang fish tacos as a late lunch. Mind you, the menu doesn't explain what exactly the fish is or how it is prepared, so I had to ask. For those out of the loop, it is a Swai fish. The bartender failed to explain they're also fried. Fried wouldn't have been my first choice, but I love bang bang shrimp sauce and thought it would be similar in presentation and flavor. Either way, upon delivery, the flour tortillas were hard and crispy, indicating it sat lost and forgotten under a heat lamp. The fish was over fried, dry and reminiscent to a fast food/buffet fish. The slaw was way too mayonnaise heavy and the purple cabbage stained everything around the plate because it was left for so long. The side was a few red, white and blue tortillas chips I could get at any, everyday restaurant. The food was entirely forgettable for a $25 Ritz Carlton lunch. All of that to say, my bartender was too busy not ringing up drinks for the regulars on the other side of me. I didn't want to raise a stink, so despite the disgusting lunch and wine I didn't order, I decided to cut my losses and head out. Later that day, I came with a group of girl friends. It was our friend's 40th, so we were limited on options, plus I was willing to give this place the benefit of the doubt on account that maybe the bartender was backed up and/or despite the late lunch visit, they were maybe just having a roughy time. Either way, we opted to drink a few cocktails to start. My "dirty" martini was the slowest to arrive and was the "cleanest" dirty martini I've ever had. Oy vey. Dinner. I wanted to eat some greens, so I opted for the Kale Caesar ($19) and added shrimp ($18). The Caesar was described as having some tomatoes and chickpea croutons. When it arrived, it was a bowl full of romaine with like, 4 tiny shrimp, a few sprinkles of chickpeas and very little dressing, nor dressing on the side. When others who ordered the Kale Caesar inquired why there was no kale, the server said she wasn't really sure. Either way, it was a pathetic equivalent of a bagged salad for basically $40 because it was "the ritz". On our way out, I observed the health score was an EIGHTY ONE, y'all. 81!!!!! Do you know how much you have to screw around to achieve that kind of score? I worked at several restaurants over the span of about 10 years across my teens and early 20s and I know how much restaurants can get away with and still not get a score of 81. Barf. Don't ever plan on returning and I certainly hope others will think twice before going. They're hanging in the laurels of being a restaurant within the Ritz, but the quality doesn't reflect the cost. read more

Gaby's by the Lake - New American Near Me - Greensboro, Georgia

Underwhelming. This restaurant was set up beautifully on the lake/Ritz Carlton which probably explains the upcharge $$$ for basic foods. Food: very basic American foods w/ not too many side options. With my sandwich I was given option of: french fries (heavily seasoned and salted), mixed green salad or truffle fries (+$6). It would be nice to have other options... the food took about 30-40 min to come out. Service: Sammy took care of us and was pretty attentive, bringing us our still water ($ extra). It took 25 minutes for us to be seated (we were on the wait list and was never called- we just went ourselves because it seemed they had forgotten about us). Ambiance: partial outdoor/indoor areas were nice for the lake view. Parking can be difficult to find-- and it would be nice if there was an area of designated parking. read more

Gaby's by the Lake - New American Near Me - Greensboro, Georgia

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At Gaby's, located on the property of the Ritz Carlton, you'll enjoy beautiful views of Lake Oconee, a relaxed casual atmosphere and classic cocktails with a modern twist. Their menu changes seasonally and is concise. Tonight we shared their classic Caesar Salad at the recommendation of our waitress. It was deliciously fresh, crunchy and topped with shaved Parmesan. Their Stoned Baked Pizza we shared as our entree and is more of a flatbread style pizza. The rectangular shaped Meat Lovers was covered with pepperoni, Italian sausage, pancetta, house marinara and a four cheese blend. During lunchtime, Gaby servers will wait on poolside guest. At poolside today, I ordered the Pepper Shrimp. Surprisingly this interesting combo of fried shrimp and fried jalapeños was delicious! It's on the starter menu and served with condiments of lemon dill aioli and chili lime sauce. A nice lunch spot, or casual dinner spot, while visiting. read more

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It busy weekend and the wait for drinks was way too long. Food was great and came out right after the appetizer. Only problem was the wait time for bar drinks. read more

Went to Gaby's to celebrate a friends graduation on may 3rd at 6:30. The atmosphere was nice with a great view of the lake with some shade above us. Our server was so sweet and attentive!!! (i forgot her name but she had red hair and was shortish) We got an appetizer of the BBQ pork nachos and pimento cheese hush puppies (no pics i forgot because i was too busy scarfing them down). THEY WERE DELICIOUS!!!!! entree was the scallops and those were also pretty good, slightly overcooked but overall good. After we enjoyed a few drinks at the bar and the bartenders were great! I would recommend Gaby's! read more

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Well where do I start? First, like other reviews, we were told it would be a 20 minute wait. No worries- we grabbed drinks at the bar. 20 minutes went, 30 minutes went, then we finally asked and they looked at us like it was our fault. We were seated. And the waiting began again, for 15 minutes. There were only about 6 other tables taken and everyone was looking around for some help. We placed more drink orders and some apps, trying to get something. My "dirty" martini was served in a plastic cup....and was dry. We finally decided to throw in the towel considering the drinks took an extra 25 minutes. Find somewhere better. read more

We had a great experience at the Gaby's Ritz Carlton location. We were concerned that our jeans wouldn't meet the dress code, but luckily their slogan is "No shirts, no shoes, our pleasure." We had a lovely table overlooking beautiful Lake Oconee and enjoyed seeing Ritz Carlton's beach and walking meandering sidewalks down to Gaby's. The ambiance created by the fireplace was very charming for late afternoon and the hostesses, manager, and food deliverer were very friendly. Ben, our server, made our experience very special. He ensured that he recommended gluten feee options and that the kitchen knew that my tuna poké should be gluten free. The Red Mule was a great drink, and the poké was ver high quality. My husband enjoyed a lobster grilled cheese with truffle fries. All-in-all, a fantastic experience. read more

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Nice atmosphere, right on the water. Our server was new but tried very hard and was ok. One snag we had was a very long wait for our second drink. When I went to inquire the hostess was rather surly and condescending, telling me that "a walk-up group of 20 men" came to the bar and caused a backup. I told her that was understandable but someone should come tell me without me having to ask. She was not the most pleasant part of our evening. Other than that, the food was good, drinks were good, and we had a nice time. We will come back but hope to avoid some folks next time. read more

Absolutely beautiful setting! The entire aesthetic of the restaurant is beyond belief! An absolute treasure of a location. We're here for a conference and have the breakfast buffet here and it was delightful. Fresh fruit, eggs, chicken sausage and everything under the sun! The coffee and juices are incredible as well! Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for restaurant on the water with a great vibe and great service! The wait staff was super friendly and chipper for being so early :) read more

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It sounds like our experience was different than others, based on the number of good reviews, but our visit to Gaby's was not great. I think a lot of it has to do with being short staffed, but they should seat fewer customers (or space them out with wait times / reservations) if that's the case, to improve the experience of those who are seated. The good things: We were seated immediately on the dog patio and the hostess brought out two beds and water for our pups. The Mediterranean Platter, Poké, and Spring Orzo Salad were yummy! The view was fantastic -- loved watching boats come to the dock! The not so good things: After being quickly seated, we only saw our waitress twice. Our appetizer (the Med Platter, which should have only required assembly) took so long to arrive and they delivered it to the wrong table initially. Our waitress did not come to take our entree orders for a long time. We requested a refill of water and she never returned. Our entrees arrived without silverware, and though we requested it, the staff member never returned so we got up and walked to get our own silverware (at which point the hostess asked if we needed anything and we asked for water and napkins). Of our 4 dishes, the burger and catch of the day sandwich were nearly inedible. The proteins were over cooked and the buns were soggy. When we received napkins (again, no silverware) they gave us bar napkins... For the price point, our experience was really bad. The poor food quality maybe could have been overlooked for the view, if the service hadn't been so slow and inattentive. read more

Gaby's by the Lake - Spring Orzo Salad - New American Near Me - Greensboro, Georgia

We ate there a couple times over the past weekend, and the food was consistently good. Service was very mixed. On one occasion, they apparently forgot we were seated and assumed the other server was covering. We waited at least 20 minutes before being approached. They were nice by comping us desserts, but it still took a really long time. It seems like they're having real staffing issues, either that's because many of them appear to be not locals and possibly new to the Ritz Carlton brand. read more

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Gorgeous restaurant right on the lake... and food is outstanding. I get the same thing each time, their Grilled Chicken Peanut salad. Everything is great. Fish tacos are my hubby's fav... It's the Ritz so it's another level of nice. We come here often as residents of Reynolds. Make reservations early, as they fill up... read more

The patio was a great place to be by the lake. It was a cold day but the sun made it a good sitting outside weather read more

Gaby's by the Lake - Rose-tini - New American Near Me - Greensboro, Georgia

Absolutely amazing experience! We were staying at the Ritz and wanted a special birthday celebration and they didn't disappoint! The service was phenomenal and so was the food. Also when found out that my daughter in laws name was Gabby they treated her to a hat for her birthday read more

Gaby's by the Lake - New American Near Me - Greensboro, Georgia

Solid hidden gem if you're looking for a higher end dinner spot. The co-owner actually came out to serve us and food was delicious. Only knock here was on one dish that was a poke bowl which came out with uncooked rice. They took it back in to re-cook it but it was still raw. So...slightly awkward but everything was good. read more

This place was by the lake, had a nice view while you eat good food. Share the food. Margaritas are great and servers are polite, courteous, and friendly. Great for brunch and dinner. read more

We've been to Gaby's about 4-5 times over the past year and the experience has remained consistently average with 2 outliers: Our first visit was exceptional - the waiter was incredibly helpful with ordering and made sure it was prepared properly. The second time we went, the service was equivalent to a 2-star restaurant. We were seated outside by the docks under the hot sun (this was in the summer) without an umbrella. In fact, I had to move it myself so we got some shade. The waitress seemed to have too many tables to serve and the food took over 30 minutes to arrive for which she was unapologetic. The other times the service was sub-par and nothing out of the ordinary. The food was always prepared with great consistency. We've tried the quesadilla, the veggie burger, tuna poke, Gaby's burger, the salmon, and the pizza. All of them met expectations. My favorite would have to be the burger which seems to be their popular option. Definitely do not miss out on the fries, they are crisp and taste like perfection. Overall I'd give the food a 4/5 and the service a 2.5/5 read more

Gaby's by the Lake - New American Near Me - Greensboro, Georgia

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Service lakeside. Excellent waiter. Food limited to menu items available. A brief walk from concierge at Reynolds Ritz Carlton entrance. Excellent cocktails. Outdoor covered & patio seating. read more

The food, service and ambiance was excellent. The plates are big portions probably ate too much but we will know better next time. I highly recommended Gaby's not only because we share the same name . read more

Our 2nd visit here with friends visiting from California. I had an amazing black bean burger. My husband had the vegan flatbread which we loved on our first visit, but not as much this time. Our friends shared a burger and fries. What a lovely view on the lake. A good lunch stop on our way to the Masters and so love that they have plant based options on the menu making it enjoyable for us as guests and the server. read more

I had a great time enjoying the view and a beautiful day by the lake. Service A+ and a nice layout. Food choices limited and range, but avg $22 and cocktail will run another 15$. read more

Gaby's by the Lake - Salmon (has bacon mixed in greens) $28 - New American Near Me - Greensboro, Georgia

Good food and ambiance by the water. Appetizer with tuna and rice was cold and hard, not unless just placed for decorative and not for eating. read more

This place is so good we went twice in one day! It is the restaurant poolside at the Ritz Carlton in Lake Oconee. Megan and Morgan were both phenomenal servers who took great care of us. The handcrafted burger was legit! The bacon on it was extra crunchy. The pizza was very good as well. Nice and crispy with great flavor. Highly recommend! read more

Gaby's by the Lake - Margherita pizza - New American Near Me - Greensboro, Georgia

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Went there on a slow night as there were several dinner events going on both on the Ritz property elsewhere. Service was spot all night on and the shrimp appetizer and steak dinner were done very very well. If you're in the area or at the resort, this is a great "casual attire" choice to consider. Oh and the view/atmosphere is fantastic. It's one of my favorite spots as far as casual vibe, food and location and I don't say that to shortchange the food. They do a great job with the quality and presentation. These folks manage the menu well. read more

Super cool spot by the lake, I really expected to freeze to death because of it being "outdoors" but plenty of enclosure and heaters for the season. Food is on point for a casual dining spot and I bet it gets slammed during warmer weather. Yes you can make reservations! And I recommened doing so just to make sure. Many of the items are shareable so you probably should. We split the pizza (which had like 4 or 5 cheeses on it---yum) and a salad...and walked away stuffed. read more

Love Gaby's! The location overlooking the lake is gorgeous. It's a great place to watch sporting events and the food and bar are top notch. Bartenders Max and Adrian are friendly, professional, and make fantastic drinks! read more

This is my first review I have ever felt the need to be written. Gaby's not only has beautiful outside seating and tremendous service it has some of the best spring rolls I've had IN MY LIFE. The rainbow spring rolls have truly changed my life and is a must have if you find your self in the patio seating by the lake. THEY ARE A MUST! Compliments to their chef. read more

Great people from the time we pulled up to the front door and the food was great as well. Me & my family will be back very soon.

I love this bar! On the water with a beautiful view, pretty bar and amazing cocktails. I had a English Blueberry cocktail, gin, lemon and blueberries. Probably something else that I can't remember, oops. But it was very refreshing. I've had food here another time which was also yummy. Nice atmosphere. Perfect place to boat up to and enjoy the evening read more

Gaby's by the Lake - English blueberry - New American Near Me - Greensboro, Georgia

Best setting for drinks/dining on the lake. Staff is super friendly and food is delicious.

Excellent service and amazing food. The bbq pork nachos were amazing. I'd definitely go back just for that. The atmosphere is very elegant and classy. You don't have to be a member of the Ritz to go to this restaurant and it's has a beautiful infinity pool there (which you do have to be a member to go to). I went to this restaurant for a bachelorette dinner and it was great for pictures and there are various dinning areas to choose from. I highly recommend this location for its food, service and overall experience. read more

Gaby's by the Lake - New American Near Me - Greensboro, Georgia

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