Good food great beer and the server Ashley was top notch. Thanks Ashley for making our 25th…read moreanniversary even better.

I'll give them two stars as I do like their burgers but the service is awful. I went two weeks…read moreago and the waitress brought both of us the wrong burgers (we didn't complain because we were hungry and wasn't a huge issue). But then she got our check wrong, which again not really big deal, but then when she did a new check she didn't credit us for the first check so basically I got charged twice. Three mistakes makes it seem like she can't do anything right. They owe me $62.81, now I have to drive up there and pay as much in gas to get my money back

Extremely fresh food, great drinks, excellent prices and friendly staff!!! Today I had Bloody Marys…read moreand calamari my friends had nachos and onion rings for appetizers they were impressive! My go to every summer.

Came here for a quick bite to eat while in Lake George.... Options to sit outside or inside... It…read morewas hot out and we got here before the lunch crowd so decided to sit inside. Spacious inside. Overall service was good and food was ok. Plenty of options to select from on the menu - appetizers, salads, burgers, pizzas, entrees and dessert. Opted on the lighter side. Had the crabcakes and vegetarian flatbread pizza.

Sierra the bartender was amazing!…read more Also the music was BUSSIN' Great ass. Like I'm serious, great ass.

Amazing views, cold beer, great service…read more Came here with a friend to have a few drinks for the afternoon and take in the scenery. Our server was a delight and she was very friendly and attentive. We enjoyed a few beers, chatted, enjoyed the views, and finally ordered a meal. I order the chicken Caesar wrap and it was mediocre, but wasn't too expensive and filled me up. The dressing was a vinaigrette instead of a creamy based one, and it just didn't hit the same. The fries were good to soak up the beers. Even though the food was meh, I had a great time day drinking on this patio. Just look at those views.

Good food, great staff, nice pub..... worth a try for certain! You'll have to arrive early for…read morepopular holidays because it's a little tight inside. Being an Irish pub days like Saint Patty's day require early arrival for certain!

This bar is pretty cool. I'm from Boston so it reminds me of a random bar in Dorchester/Southie and…read moreI appreciate the vibe. Food is decent and so is the service! If I'm in the area I'd def return for a pint. Thanks for being awesome!

What a great spot for some beer and food! We stopped in on…read morea weekend afternoon and there were so many indoor and outdoor seating options. We grabbed seats at the bar and I loved how many different types of beer they had. The bartender let me sample a couple and I settled on the Porch Pounder Lemon Cream Ale. It was so refreshing on a hot summer day. I was also surprised by how many food options they had. Everything from appetizers to entrees, there truly is something for everyone. My fiance and I got the 50/50 wings, which were garlic parm and buffalo sauce. They were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. Highly recommend a stop to Bandstand Brew Works! I'm looking forward to going back and having a full meal, and trying more of their beers.

3.5 stars. The wait…read morestaff were great and so was the music. Not too loud and the guy had a great voice and sing selection was perfect. The drinks were excellent and the food was decent. The burger was just okay. Not bad but not great. Pretzel was pretty good but again I've had better. I wouldn't go here very often because the drinks are in a short rocks glass and at $15-$17 each I'd spend a fortune. I had one drink and didn't feel a thing (not much alcohol). I did not try their beer. If money is no object it has a nice atmosphere and enjoyed the company I was with.

Visiting Lake George for an overnite, my wife and I chose Charlie's for their menu selections and…read morereasonable pricing. We were pleasantly surprised with both the high food quality and friendly, efficient service. Seated outside at a comfortable table we shared an excellent crab cake with our cocktails. The 'Lake George Punch', was very nice. Our server, Jack, was on his game & could give lessons on on unobtrusive high quality table service with a smile and some pleasant conversation. The pulled chicken tacos and crab stuffed haddock were both excellent! Flavor, texture, doneness all top notch. We were caught up in the details of sauces, rice, and wonderful harcort verts (can't just call them a side of green beans). Unexpected in a hotel restaurant in a touristy area. All in all, with the July evening breeze blowing off the lake, a slice of lake view, and the bustling fellow visitors putting on a show just for us.... It was a very nice experience.

Charlie's was fine! We didn't realize it was the restaurant in the Marriott when we found it…read moreonline, but that was okay. Our server Eugene was lovely and helpful. However, food came out very slow. Nachos were good and we enjoyed most of our entrees. Someone else had the rib eye which we would absolutely not recommend. Upon further review, we all felt that the food was a bit salty, but worked in a pinch when we were hungry. Overall, just okay.

The view from the rooftop restaurant/bar was wonderful. It overlooks the lake and mountains and…read morelovely scenery. We had Sue as our waitress and she made the dining experience THE BEST! Sue was very attentive and such a fun time! We were a large group and the food and drinks came out in a good time. The food was delicious and the drinks were incredible as well! We were super happy to have dined there and can't wait to return in the autumn months.

I came here 2 days in a row because I was staying at surfside on the lake hotel. This is their roof…read moretop bar and restaurant open from 12-9p everyday. Both of my experiences are extremely different. My first time here I came for dinner with a group of friends and we had a phenomenal experience with our waitress Sue. She had great table side manors, she was efficient, and she was so nice and pleasant to speak with. The food was amazing I had a grilled chicken sandwich- my only complaint is that the avocado tasted weird but I just removed it from my sandwich. My friends enjoyed their hot dog meal, pizza, & nachos. We had a wonderful experience and loved our waitress sue so we decided to come back the following day. Our second day here we came for lunch and had a waitress named Jess. She was absolutely horrible and had no table side manors and was extremely rude and bothered to be working with us. I feel she was also racist or judgmental towards her co workers. I asked for the bacon cheeseburger with no onion tomato lettuce, & her response was, "so you want a plain cheeseburger?" & she looked at me like I asked a crazy question. I responded saying well I want the bacon on it so a bacon cheeseburger. My friend, wanted a plain burger with only lettuce and onion, & Jess said," so you want a plain burger with everything on it?" I'm not sure how much more clear we could have spoken to our waitress. She was very nasty. She also made a comment that the cooks are Spanish and she has no idea how she will translate our orders to the cooks. That is not the customers problem or concern and should not have been said to us. Jess never checked in at our table to see if we needed refills, napkins, etc. We needed a refill on drinks, so we found a waitress nearby and were asking for assistance. Jess saw this and came running over & said, " she has no idea what you're saying she doesn't speak English." & she then proceeded to get our drinks. I couldn't believe my ears, how incredibly rude was that comment. Her comment felt very judgmental and rude. She had no class whatsoever. At the end of our meal she came over to us and told us the dollar amount of our bill and walked away. We had to ask for a receipt. Absolutely ridiculous. If I ever came back to this place I want Sue as my waitress!!!! Thank you Sue for your over the top service and friendliness!!!! Also fyi**** 18% tip is automatically included in your bill.

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.