We came back this year on our vacation because last year I found they have a salad that I love!…read moreBoth times we have visited the waitresses have been nice and accommodating with our toddler. We sat outside and we were able to walk her down by the water when she was getting bored. Drinks, appetizers and food all came out quickly and was just as good as we remembered from last visit!

Service was subpar. We had the middle aged Italian Waitress with black hair catch an attitude, she…read morewas rude to me when I let her know that my arno Palmer wasn't good and I wanted to swap it out with another drink. She rolled her eyes and asked me what was wrong with it, I said it tastes bad and watered down even though my ice haven't melted, it was simply the drink itself and she goes I'll bring you one without ice then with attitude when u wasn't even done talking then goes complaining loudly to to another worker inside about it right in front of me for a solid 5 minutes. I clearly don't want the same bad drink, why would I want it again without ice? Then she comes out with the same drink and I said I didn't say I wanted a new drink of the same drink, she goes "then what do you want?" And I said I don't want anything, clearly annoyed by her terrible customer service & rudeness. Then she takes both cups and chucks it out in the container with more attitude and walks off. She ended up not removing the iced tea off the bill, when I clearly had her take it away after I did not enjoy it. For those of us that didn't ask for a drink, we weren't even provided water after being seated for 20+ minutes. This is an irregular occurrence from my experiences dining & working in hospitality for more than 8 years myself. Once customers are seated, you simply provide water without being asked. I asked for ice water for all of us & she came out with ice water for half of us. I understand the restaurant got busy and you have other tables to tend to, however, you should finish listening to our requests before walking off again. As for food, I enjoyed the bbq chicken Mac. It was a great dish overall & I would order it again. The calamari & fries were also good. Great view of the reservoir from outdoor patio.

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!

My FAVORITE restaurant in Broadalbin, NY offering high quality cuisine that compares to, or is…read morebetter than what I have experienced at high end restaurants in NJ, NY and several other states during my domestic travels. Living a portion of my time in Gloversville NY, it pleases me to have found an upscale restaurant that fits my personality and style. I like elegance, good food, great classy drinks and a NYC feel ambiance. I absolutely love the Saturday entertainment (Art) and the fact that the lead chef and sous chef make it a point to come out and greet the guests when able. This high end restaurant offers high end meats, and seafood products that are exceptionally prepared for a fraction of the price compared to high end restaurants in NJ and NY. My husband, our friends new to the area and I absolutely love and recommend Stacey's Stacy's Scratch Kitchen

I was tossed between four or five stars. Not only was the food delicious, but the atmosphere was…read moreinviting and comfortable, the service was excellent, and I'm hoping others will also discover this off the beaten path location so that it continues as a successful restaurant. We had 6pm reservations for a party of four, arrived about ten minutes early and were seated immediately. The other couple in our party had previously been here and were curious if what they ordered then would be on the menu again. Apparently, the menu is updated weekly. Starting out with cocktails, I know everyone was happy with what they were served. I certainly enjoyed my pint of Coffee Stout, and my wife was pleased with the lavender non-alcoholic cocktail they concocted for her. Because the servings being delivered to other tables appeared to be quite large, we decided to pass on appetizers, in spite of some of the apps sounding rather unique, e.g., Crispy Deviled Eggs, Open Faced Fried Pork Wantons, and Fried Carbonara. My wife was tossed between a Beet Salad with Scallops and the Pistachio Encrusted Chilean Sea Bass. At our server's recommendation she chose the Sea Bass. It was served with corn puree, confit potatoes (which my wife especially enjoyed), and roasted tomatoes. I'll get to enjoy the leftovers. I was trying to make up my mind between the Duck Pot Pie and the Chestnut Mushroom & Boursin Stuffed Tomahawk Pork Chop when our sever alerted us that there were only two servings left of the Pork Chop. I promptly claimed one of them! I am so glad I did. It was an amazingly delicious and well prepared dish. The pork had a slight pinkish color, just as I like it, the meat was so tender and flavorful, the stuffing had a crisped surface from the oven or salamander, everything was wrapped in tasty pancetta, the smashed potatoes were creamy and delicious, a white wine truffle sauce added another level of flavor, and even the carrot spears had the right level of firmness. I can affirm that my leftovers were equally enjoyable. We were not as lucky in having advance notice of the limited availability of a limoncello pie dessert, so my wife and I shared a slice of Banana Cookie Dough Pie. OMG! That was sooooo delicious. It was light, creamy, and not overly sweet. A real treat with the good coffee they serve. That pie along with something from their Lighter Menu, like a burger, would send you home in ecstasy without putting much of a dent in your wallet. Our bill for the party of four having one round of drinks, entrees, and desserts was about $250. Taking the whole dining experience into account, it was a very fair value. But wait! I have more to share with you. On Saturday nights live entertainment is provided by an excellent keyboard player adding to the inviting dinner experience and atmosphere. Great live, unobtrusive, background music is always a plus at dinner. Got a request? Art Mozeik will likely oblige. Even if you'd like to hear a song on an accordion instead of his keyboard. Find your way to Broadalbin, N.Y. for dinner. You won't be disappointed.

Cute little cocktail style bar on Caroline St…read more Sometimes there are talented DJs on the weekends. Vibes are chill if you arrive on the earlier side of things. Gets a lot more hopping towards the evening though, as this is Caroline Street, so be aware of that fact. Bartenders are friendly from what I've encountered. Excellent spot to hang for summer "day drinking." Recommend.

Excellent cocktails at the top of Caroline Street in downtown Saratoga!…read moreA DJ played music as we sat at the bar and enjoyed cocktails. Formerly One Caroline, at One Caroline Street in the heart of Saratoga Springs, The Misfit offers a variety or beer and cocktails with a lively atmosphere. The crowd started to gather around 10:30 or 11pm and people enjoyed dancing around the bar. We tried a few cocktails from the menu, the Lavender Haze, Jessica Rabbit, and El Mariachi. The bartender really knew his stuff when he delivered the perfect "Last Word". Try out The Misift next time you're in DT Saratoga!

Ambiance: 1000/10! This Christmas bar in Upstate NY is pure magic (and yes, they decorate for other…read moreholidays too!). Twinkling lights from the ceiling, cozy festive vibes, and dreamy Christmas tunes set the perfect scene. Drinks: The cocktail menu is festive and strong! We tried the Noggin Duuuuude and Polar Express-o Martini, and the Sugar Cookie Collins is apparently a crowd favorite. Service: Our bartender was super friendly... fun chats while crafting our drinks made the experience even better. Price: Typical for a specialty cocktail bar, $14-$20 per drink. Parking: Use nearby Saratoga parking lots. Tips: Arrive early! We got there at 4:50 (opens at 5) and the line was already out the door. The space inside is cozy, so getting a spot early is key.

Amazing place for drinks! Absolutely such a fun vibe in an incredibly cute spot! Our group came for…read moretheir festive Christmas decor and specialty cocktails which were absolutely delicious and reasonably priced between $13-$16. As one of the smallest bars, it can get crowded and loud but there are ample stools and it's just a vibe! The line for drinks moves super quick and the baristas are so nice too. They also offer some fun merch like hats and sweatshirts if you're visiting Saratoga Springs too. Highly recommend!

We met friends for dinner at Cleome with very high expectations due to lots of positive chatter…read moreabout it. The bar area and wall garden are extremely cool. It's a fairly small space so definitely make reservations if you're planning on going during busier dinner hours. Service was decent - it was a little confusing and disjointed at times but I chalked that up to some inexperience (the server seemed a bit green) and that it's a fairly new restaurant. We had read somewhere that it was small plates - more like tapas...but then was explained that it's "family style". This is what caused said confusion at the table since "family style" to the four of us meant large, sharable portions. So, we just ordered a bunch of stuff in waves since we didn't really know how much food we were going to need. Some items arrived quickly, others took a very long time. Standout dishes to me were the Brussels sprouts and the apple cobbler dessert (which I just had a little taste of). I found some of the accompanying crackers odd - I think they were Ritz brand or something like that? We did request a few gluten free crackers and were brought a few. The swordfish was on the dry side - that's a tricky protein to get right. The fried chicken was served as cutlets - so some of the items were more difficult to share vs. others. The shrimp salad cups were somewhat unremarkable and a bit too loaded with mayo (in my opinion). The shishito peppers were nice - I think I was the one at the table that enjoyed those the most. We did linger at our table for a long time - a combination of wait times and good conversation with friends. We never felt rushed or pressured to leave (there wasn't a wait or line for tables). All in all, we had a nice time at Cleome and will likely give it another try at some point - now that we know what to expect

Back to Cleome with the family and for dollar oysters which were fantastic. I mean you can't screw…read moreup oysters but they didn't have cocktail sauce. Why? I have no idea. Three entrees: Tried the Lobster Mac and Cheese again and it was MUCH better than previously reported! That was great as was the fried chicken- soooo good. My burger unfortunately didn't arrive until after everyone else at the table was done with their meals. Oh bother.... it tasted meh and it's clear they are using a very low fat ground beef which made the burger more like a tasteless hockey puck. Still, everything else was wonderful and the background music was audible and made the experience even better. The Egg nog cocktail we had at another visit a few days before was delish. Despite my burger, we were please with our experience. I can only hope that they reconsider their low fat ground beef for something a little more tasty and juicy. Recommended.

Great place!!! Atmosphere, staff and food are OUTSTANDING!…read moreSat at the bar with family and had a wonderful time - they can't wait to visit again and return to H & G! Thank you!

We stopped in on our mini-moon for dinner and had the best steak and cheese curds ever! Our waiter…read morewas great! And offered the amazing suggestion to get the cheese curds and we are so happy we did they were excellent. Both my husband and I then got the Sirloin steak and that was incredible the steak was cooked to perfection and the leeks and potatoes were amazing as well! Highly recommend this restaurant :)

One of our favorite spots in Saratoga. It's almost always busy but the staff makes you feel…read morewelcomed even when it's standing room only. This is a hidden gem.

What a gem. What a vibe. WHAT a cocktail menu…read more Tucked away, totally unpretentious, but with a STAGGERING, almost-unbelievable range of martinis and martini-adjacent cocktails in this fall/winter-perfect, cozy, mostly-paneled speakeasy that's also evocative of a semi-secret lobby bar of an old hotel (it's not though!) Even the music selections made it sound like prohibition era jazz standards were drifting in from another room. It manages to be simultaneously totally old school and totally hip, fancy-feeling and swanky, but also with the ease of a local watering hole... no easy feat. From t-shirts to suits, locals to newbies, it has a totally come-as-you-are, everybody's-welcome atmosphere. Even the locals made us feel at home, giving us great insight into several restaurants all less than a block or two away. Wines and beers also available, but mixology is the main act here. We were there over two separate bartender shifts, both times on a quiet Sunday late-afternoon into evening, but both gents have it all down to a science without forsaking the art of crafting a cocktail. They pushed my formerly-favorite Manhattan (at NYC's King Cole Bar, there, as much for the environs as the drink) squarely out of the top spot, and as I told our bartender after I spied a semi-hidden bottle of Chartreuse and he offered to make an off-the-menu Last Word, it was the first time I fully understood that drink. That hard-to-find liquid green-gold is in VERY good hands at 9 Maple! Perfect for date night, but also welcoming to the lone visitor in search of a PERFECTLY crafted, amply -poured cocktail. Eat before you arrive, or pop back after dinner for a nightcap. Although we were there for off-season, an outdoor courtyard hints at higher traffic when the weather's warmer and the horses are racing. And even off-season, Jazz band nights attract a crowd. This place should really be on more national Top Cocktail Bars lists. It's that good.

The food was pretty good- jerk chicken sliders but an odd and not appealing flavored chip…read more Bartender seemed like he couldn't have cared less which was surprising since the place is so small and we were the only ones in there, at the bar no less. So I might go back if they had something on the menu that sounded good but it's pretty much and tried it once place for me.

Interesting place. Craft cocktails, charcuterie, desert make it a cool place for before or after…read moredinner. So...that all works. What doesn't: blinding bright lights that I've had to ask the staff to turn down everytime I go in. And my biggest complaint: It's a damn lounge- play some freaking lounge music and turn it up so you can actually hear it. LOUNGE MUSIC IN A LOUNGE: Look it up: The range of lounge music encompasses beautiful music-influenced instrumentals, modern electronica (with chillout, and downtempo influences), while remaining thematically focused on its retro-space age cultural elements. Turn off the classic rock, turn off the house and hip hop and get with the freakin program. I DEMAND IT... Rant over. Now, do better Monkey Boy.

We went here after dinner for some quick drinks. Our bartender, James, was so friendly and…read moreknowledgeable, and he made some wonderful drinks! The place has a prohibition/speakeasy vibe, so nice! You defiantly need to go visit James now!

A few of us decided to visit The Bourbon Room adjacent to Downtown Social after the December Albany…read moreYelpies. I was initially under the impression this would be a whiskey bar, but it is more of a speakeasy cocktail bar. The atmosphere is just right for that. There isn't a list of bourbons/whiskies, from which you might select pours, but the wide variety of bottles are readily visible from the bar and nearby tables. The focus here is on the crafted cocktails. Not only are they good, but they are SMOKY. The majority of their crafted cocktails feature smoke of some type, and your drink is smoked right in front of you. I went with Rosemary's Baby, which was a variety of Old Fashioned infused with smoke from a large sprig of rosemary. This is a great addition to downtown Glens Falls, and someplace I'd definitely visit on return trips.