My family and I stopped in here while we were in town. We were a large group without reservations so there was an adequate wait (of about twenty minutes), but there was a beautiful sitting area where we were allowed to comfortably wait while enjoying drinks from the bar. Inside, the place is massive. Seating options seem to span two levels, featuring both indoor and outdoor seating. We were seating at a large table by a curtained patio with views of the lake, which was perfect for our gigantic party (plus a dog). The food came out promptly, and a few stars quickly emerged. The seafood pasta was an absolute hit, as was the beautiful summer salad with berries. Everything else at our table was received just as well, and it was wonderful to dine with such a fine view. Also, shout out to our amazing server, Chloe! As we were being shown to our table, our hostess told us, "You guys will have the best server." And she was right! Chloe was so helpful, and patient with our big group, and especially kind with the kiddos at our table. read more

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Solid lakeside restaurant and bar in Lake George. Has dinner and drinks here with a few business colleagues and was very impressed. I love a good waterfront view and the massive multi level porch didn't disappoint. They also offer plenty of interior space decorating in a nautical theme which gives you a feeling you're on vacation, as most probably were. All three of us stared with their signature blue piña coladas and calamari. Drinks were amazing, calamari was tasty. After that I went with their smash burger which had surprisingly thick beef patties, so very delicious and filling. I look forward to returning here soon and definitely give them read more

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Excellent view from balcony. Nice restaurant. Attentive staff. Very friendly and professional. Food was ok. Definitely worth a try when visiting Lake George. read more

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Came here on a Monday night. Was told it was a 25 min wait but we were seated in 10 minutes. We were seated outside which offered a great view of the lake and the surrounding mountains. I got the wings and the vinagarette salad. Both were good. The wings could have used more sauce but they were meaty and it was a good size portion. The salad was great with fresh lettuce and tomatoes. My sister got the smash burger which she ordered well done but came out rare. They quickly fixed it and it was a great burger. Overall decent food and friendly, attentive staff read more

It was decent--waiter and staff were good, nice location. I don't know that I would go back, but it was a solid choice for the general area.

Stopped by here on our way to Montreal. The place was packed, we were told it was about an hour's wait as they were also short staffed. I ended putting my name down anyway, and was given a live link to see where I was in the queue. Thankfully it ended up moving really quickly and we were called back within 30 minutes. We asked to sit outside and enjoyed the views of the lake. Ordered a whole bunch of food which we thoroughly enjoyed. The stand out was the sweet chilli chicken wings. Not spicy at all, very well done! read more

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Long story short: good ambiance, not great food, but very kind staff. If you're in Lake George and looking for a beautiful setting to have dinner, the Lighthouse Grill might be your best option! However, in my group's experience, it really seemed like when the restaurant was being put together, more care was put into the design and environmental feel than the menu. Everything we had (mac and cheese, fried pickles, caesar salad, and berry salad) was lacking much flavor and just not worth the high price point. All in all, this is a nice restaurant and maybe something was just off on the day we dined there, but this is not a spot I would recommend to others who might visit Lake George. read more

The service here is outstanding! They are friendly and accommodating. It is a dog friendly place which is why we picked to visit. However the ambience is not welcoming to a dog, the staff even had teammates scared of dogs. The food was below par, no exceptional flavor or something that makes you say yum that would help you remember the experience. Which is disappointing because I ordered the chef special. If you sit outside the view is lovely. Maybe a better place for a cocktail and no furry friend. read more

Lobster Thermidor was overpriced. One tiny little lobster and it was just okay. The rice and beans with it were bland. Other than that the food was decent. Great drinks and great atmosphere. read more

The food & drinks were amazing, as well as the views of the lake. Our server Jason was very friendly and attentive. I ordered a hibiscus margarita this was really refreshing. The appetizer was Lobster Louis, the mango salsa was delicious. For my lunch I ordered Grilled Lime Shrimp Tacos, it actually had several pieces of shrimp in each of the tacos. We arrived around 1:30 on a Friday afternoon they were packed, we did not feel rushed to leave. read more

Lighthouse Grill - Grilled Lime Shrimp Tacos - American Near Me - Lake George, New York

Honestly, I think this place is overrated. The restaurant is beautiful inside and the location on the water is fantastic, but our experience didn't live up to the hype. When we arrived, we asked if we could sit closer to the water. We were seated outside, but in the middle of the patio despite several open tables along the railing. I asked the host if we could move, and she explained those tables were in different server sections, which I understood. However, just a few minutes later, she seated two other parties at the exact tables I had asked about, which was frustrating. The outdoor seating itself also leaves a lot to be desired. The tables are very small for four people, especially if you're ordering appetizers and entrees to share. The service was just okay. As soon as we finished our appetizers, our entrees arrived immediately, making the meal feel rushed. As for the food, it was disappointing. The mac and cheese lacked flavor and tasted like butter with very little cheese. The short rib tasted as though it had been reheated, and the seafood pasta tasted like it was made with frozen seafood. Overall, the food was average at best and reminded me more of an Olive Garden-style meal than the upscale waterfront dining experience I was expecting. The following night we ate at La Bella Vita at The Sagamore, and the difference was remarkable. The food was significantly better, the atmosphere was more enjoyable, and our bill was actually lower despite ordering a similar amount of food and drinks. I wouldn't necessarily say Lighthouse Grill is bad, but based on our experience, I don't think it lives up to its reputation or price point. Will not be returning unless it's for an overpriced burger. read more

Great! A friend recommended and so glad I checked it out. Food was great, chef just knows what going on. Great drinks, service and food. This place is definitely getting out into our rotation. So glad we found this. read more

Great views of Lake George. It was fun to watch the paddle boats come in and out. Tooting horns. Solid food. Nice service. Patio was pleasant to sit on. read more

Drinks are fantastic, more of an upscale restaurant, live music is here. This restaurant does sit a little ways back from the water, you still have a view but it's not directly on. I will say, although the drinks were good, I don't think they need to charge you NYC prices for the drinks, especially because none of the surrounding upscale restaurant equivalents in LG are charging anywhere near this price. read more

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This place is on the swankier end of restaurants. Inside it is a very cool décor, with some fun swings. We sat outside and had a great view of the lake. They have a nice menu with a few different items. I went with the steak sandwich, and it was really good. Our server was very attentive and our food came out fairly quickly. Would definitely go back. read more

Lighthouse Grill - Steak sandwich - American Near Me - Lake George, New York

Lighthouse Grill is a great spot with beautiful lake views. The wings were flavorful and delicious. The service was friendly, and the atmosphere was relaxing perfect for a casual meal by the water. read more

Lighthouse Grill - American Near Me - Lake George, New York

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Yum! This restaurant is a perfect inbetween for fancy and casual and has a great spot on the water. The decor is so pretty and clean and the swinging chairs and tv were good for kids. I also loved the outdoor patio for a warmer day. Our server was really nice although the hostess seemed a little confused with getting us a table but we were seated promptly. The food was great! We really enjoyed everything and got the steak sandwich, clam chowder, shrimp tacos, and flatbread and tuna bites to share. Everything was well done and we left full and happy. Great place! read more

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Bartenders were pleasant. Place looks real nice. I had shrimp tacos and short rib tacos. Both were good 5/5

Had an enjoyable late lunch/early dinner here. Felt lucky to have Grace as our server. She was very friendly, talkative, and made some great recommendations to try the short rib tacos and short rib Mac-n-cheese. We enjoyed both and are looking forward to finishing the leftovers later tonight or tomorrow! read more

$32 for the oyster roll and it was on an untoasted grocery store roll with 5 tiny pieces of oyster, and $22 for the tiniest cheesesteak which was also untoasted with barely anything on it. Just not worth it imo read more

Nice atmosphere and service, but terrible food. Plus, $17 for 4 ounces of so-so wine. You are better off with a picnic on the beach.

So far the bartender is an idiot. He can't seem to is customers in plain sight. Food review to follow. Disorganized. read more

Flavorful smash burger and clam chowder, good service and excellent view. Definitely recommend dining here.

Never got past the initial phone call....I thought it would be fun to organize a trip to visit a very popular bartender who used to work at O'Toole's in Colonie near Albany before it closed in the summer of 2025. I simply called to ask when she was working and for "security " reasons was denied this info. I explained what I wanted to do and wasn't going to ask 20-30 people to drive each way 45-50 miles if she had the day off....sorry,can't tell you....fine...forget it...just lost a major payday for the bosses, $1,000 easy ...idiots...short season there...to late read more

The food was okay, though tourist prices are evident. Their fries are inconsistent as I had some barely cooked potato's I mixed with soggy ones in my batch. My main issue is with the wait times, as it took like 40 minutes to get our food and then another 30 for us to receive the buttered noodles our waiter forgot to put in. We came in at 1:00 and then left around 2:40. read more

Went for our anniversary dinner, just a walk-in not expecting anything over the top. 5:40pm on a Sunday in June on lake George. So not very slow but we've seen busier days as we're local. We sit down view is gorgeous seems like it has a lively atmosphere. The issues from there didn't seem to stop. Our server came over and asked if we would like water. We said yes and put in a regular drink order. The server didn't bring our waters, no big deal it happens. Then we decide to put in an app for steamed clams unforeseen they are out, ok no big deal it happens, we tried to order fried pickles, they're out. We ended up with calamari which was great as the app menu was pretty limited maybe 8 options total. Oh and not that we were ease dropping the next table was told the restaurant was out of calamari shortly after we got ours (good thing we got to order before that was out). We are enjoying the app when the server comes back for dinner order my fiancé wants to order penne alla vodka... THEY'RE OUT. At this point I was starting to get frustrated. We take a minute look over the menu again and order I got the lighthouse steak sandwich 22$ and fiancé got the 3 shrimp tacos 22$. Steak sandwich was gross in my opinion the meat tasted like it was cooked/marinated in a sloppy Joe sauce, peppers weren't cooked all the way through bread wasn't toasted, fries were cold, overall just not a good dish. I ended up taking it "to go" but the only place it was going was in the garbage when we got home. Tacos were okay nothing too special but good enough to eat. There is also a parking lot behind the restaurant which I believe is owned by the restaurant, they charge for parking. I have never been to a restaurant that charges guests to park and then does not validate your parking. It wasn't super expensive as we were only there 1:15minutes but $7 idk just seems like a odd thing to charge guests who are paying to eat at your place of business to park in your parking lot.. Overall I would say you are paying for the view other than the view was not much to brag about. read more

I recently went there and ordered the Seafood Scampi which is shrimp, lobster, and clams over linguine with a white wine sauce. What I got was a bowl of linguine with the sauce, 3 medium sized shrimp, 3 steamed clams, and some type of meat that was stringy, chewy, and spread lightly throughout the linguine (this was probably the lobster, but it didn't look or taste like lobster, what little of it there was). At a cost of $38, for what I got, which wasn't a lot, this dish is very over priced. One could do better eating elsewhere. read more

Unfortunately we were unable to try The Lighthouse Grill's food today. We made a reservation for 13, and arrived 10 minutes early. The hostess we spoke with was very nice, but told us no reservation existed. We brought up our reservation confirmation email and text to show them; four hostesses ended up coming to look, and claimed we hadn't paid a deposit ($10 per person) - we then showed the credit card statement with $130 charge. We then waited ~25 minutes for a table to be pushed together. We sat and found that we had a pre-fixed menu set - something that is, yes, on the website, but was not communicated when the reservation was made over the phone (we would not have made a reservation for our large party with a pre fixed menu). Our waiter clearly was used to this being a problem for large parties and immediately went to get his manager after one confused look. Damien, the general manager, came to see us and immediately escalated the situation with an aggressive tone and accusing us of lying about not being aware. While he defended his staff that they would have told us, we were not aware. We asked to split the table and stagger meal times 20 minutes apart - Damien said no. We decided to leave and a family member made a comment about needing to bite his tongue (he had not been a part of the conversation at this point) and Damien said verbatim "I'm a big boy, I can handle it" which obviously escalated the situation. He then proceeded to "belly bump" this family member, partially shove another, and then got into a minor's face. He claimed to be the owner (another staff member told us he was the general manager) and told multiple people they would be spending the night in jail. Multiple times my family members who were involved attempted to back up away from him and he continued to move forward into their space. We asked for a refund of our deposit. I'm sure the food is really good and I was excited to eat there, but considering how the general manager deals with conflict, maybe try somewhere else. We've been almost everywhere else in Lake George Village and have never had this experience in the 20 summers we have spent here before. read more

Overall great!! Beautiful inside. They have indoor and outdoor seating. Kinda pricey. But for a touristy restaurant it was very nicely done and the menu was actually very good. Service was just kinda meh. read more

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2 Stars only for the view by the bar. Staff was friendly but the food was terrible. Got the chicken sandwich, super dry and not worth the price of nearly $20. Steak sandwich wasn't anything worth the price either. Paying for the view here honestly. Probably a good choice to only drink here. read more

Lighthouse Grill - View - American Near Me - Lake George, New York

Charming lakeside restaurant with good food and great atmosphere. Indoor and outdoor seating available and lots of great food options!

Outdoors was closed during off season but views can't be beat even from indoors. Hearty portions for brunch - especially the steak and eggs which still came with potatoes, bacon and sausage! I got the shrimp tacos which was kinda small - only get if you want something light. Chicken fingers and fries for the little one. The fries are perfectly crisp and crunchy! read more

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Love the vibe here. Great views of the Lake. Great bar service. Very friendly. Food was very good. We tried the Burgers and fish tacos. All very tasty. read more

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The steak sandwhich was the best steak sandwhich I have ever had. Literally would come back just for it. The lobster roll was more expensive than expected but delicious. Other tables around us seemed to have complaints but our dinner was a 10/10. Wish I didn't have to pay for Still Water, if I had known I would've specified tap water. read more

Lighthouse Grill - Steak sandwhich, lobster roll - American Near Me - Lake George, New York

We had incredibly high hopes for this place, as it appeared to have it all: a setting right on the water; a bit of a more luxurious ambiance; large lines that we hoped indicated incredible food, etc. Naturally, this meant it was worth trying for a "nice" night out while on vacation in Lake George. However, like other reviewers, we left underwhelmed and, well, hungry... Our server was lovely. She was kind, friendly, attentive, and courteous. That said, service was excellent. Ambiance of the restaurant feels "higher-end" than other spots in town. Prices reflect that they believe the same. We started with calamari as an appetizer, as that is usually a go-to for us. Sadly, it was mundane. Flavor lacked to the breading. It was also overdone, with relatively rubbery texture to the squid. My cocktail was weak and watered down. We both ordered the lobster tail and rice for dinner. My lobster tail was...fine. Lobster was tough, indicating it was overdone. It was nicely-flavored. The rice was rice. It was seasoned well and had good flavor. We skipped on dessert, so I can't speak to that, as we were underwhelmed. Not bad, not great, just okay. I wouldn't return here. read more

Sat at the bar. Bartenders were professional and very friendly. Drinks were perfect along with appetizers. We will be back many times as it's a convenient location from public docks. read more

I came to this restaurant on a first time visit to Lake George from NYC & i must say Ive had some Mac & Cheese from a lot of spots here in the city but this hs got to be The best Mac & Cheese ever ! Their pork chops are a solid 10 out of 10 ! I must've had like 15 "Hibiscus Lychee Margaritas" that drink was like no other margarita ! I was very impressed so much I kept going to this place and even Jeremy noticed and welcomed me back! He's a dope bartender / Waiter. He allowed me to stay and watch the fireworks from their balcony view and his character really made me want to come back to this place. One of the greatest a restaurants I've ever been to hands down...cheers from NYC ! The best in Lake George ! read more

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No, just no. We were starving after driving 4 hours to Lake George for vacation. We wanted to eat by the lake, so we popped into the Lighthouse Grill. We almost left before we ever ordered as it took 25 minutes for a waitress to even come say hello to us. We ordered a cheeseburger, and a hummus wrap. The portions were large, but the food was luke warm, and flavorless. The worst French fries I've ever had. They were battered, cold, and mushy. While it may be a nice view of the lake, it left something to be desired. Also, did not appreciate how pushy the waitress was trying to get us to take one of their boat's around the lake. read more

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Very nice lakefront bar & restaurant with a huge dog friendly patio. The crab & lobster roll is a spendy treat well worth the price. Another popular option is the three taco plate, my vegan wife liked the mushroom tacos and the side salad was excellent. read more

My family and I went out to dinner for the last night of our vacation and we had this very judgmental waiter that was questioning my special needs daughter getting a child's meal, like I'm sorry do you wanna ID a 13 year-old?Then he was claiming the internet was down on the tablet so he couldn't put in our order but the next table over this guy paid with card on that same tablet not even two seconds after claiming he couldn't put in our order. I'm guessing he asked his manager if it was OK for my daughter to have that meal because when he came back the internet magically started working, and he said "I guess it's OK....". I'm trying to enjoy my meal and have conversation with my daughters and he's just standing in the corner looking at me. My daughters and I were very uncomfortable when he did that. When our food arrived, the portions were smaller than my daughter. I was so disappointed on the prices and the way our waiter acted was very judgmental. read more