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    The Gem

    4.6 (84 reviews)
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    Classy
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Common Roots IPA
    John D.

    We are staying at the Sagamore Resort this week and wanted to check out the local food scene. We stopped in this evening and were very surprised by the quality of food and drink at The Gem. We started out with the Presbyterian and the Home on the Range cocktails. Both were very good. We decided to share several appetizers. We had the pimento cheese and pork rinds, barbecued peel and eat shrimp, and the Little Gen Lettuces. All of them were excellent and plenty of food. Service was excellent. We finished with a couple local beers.

    Alaban white sauce wings
    Alex H.

    The Gem in Bolton's Landing is an adorable bbq and cocktail eatery with a large outdoor dining space and soft serve trailer. We had our first meal of the 4th of July weekend here and it certainly gave backyard bbq vibes. We started off with an order of buffalo and Alabama white sauce wings and nachos piled high with guac, sour cream and fried chicken. The nachos were great and the Alabama white sauce wings were some of the best wings we've had. For mains we had the fried chicken sandwich and meat combo with fried chicken and hot links with sides of potato salad, tater tots, green goddess slaw, and bourbon baked beans. We finished off with a stop for soft serve at the soft serve trailer. We loved this spot for its casual ambiance, great cocktails and delicious eats

    Whiskey rules this bar. Say hi to Kayla!!!
    Ed R.

    Back to the Gem! Amazeballz Peel and Eat Shrimp app is still here and still massive. Drinks are still expensive but you are in Bolton Landing and expensive drinks are necessary to make the tourists feel like they are spending for the good life and eating at this joint is certainly the good life. Kayla is the awesome and beautiful barmaid and she the reason we sit at the bar. She took care of us and she'll put a smile on your face. Recommended!

    Jonathan M.

    If you love barbecue, this is a five star must stop when visiting Lake George. Less than a five minute walk from the Sagamore is this incredible establishment clearly run with pride. Perfect ribs, perfect chicken wings. Smokey goodness with tender fall off the bone texture. Outrageous drinks and great outdoor seating. Lovely staff (can not remember her name but our waitress either Martha or Marsha was super patient explaining everything up and down the menu to us) Prices were so good, nuts for four people with drinks total bill was $120 and we ate like kings. Highly highly recommend.

    Victoria R.

    As someone who's not a big barbecue fan, these ribs were amazing and I wish I lived closer so I could go back!

    Inside seating!

    Ambiance is amazing and the cocktails are so good!!! The wings are also a must try!! Would highly recommend

    Half rack of ribs, slaw, and potato salad.
    Matt T.

    It's so hard to find a quality food experience in the Adirondacks! The sophistication and attention to detail are phenomenal. And it leaves all the pretentious options found in some places at the curb. We were so impressed by little things like the friendly staff, cucumber in the water, metal straws, vintage surroundings in small places. Every ingredient was noted and appreciated. Hoping this place sticks around for a long time. We need to raise the bar locally and they certainly do!

    Wings naked
    Jerry R.

    Service is very good and friendly. Ice cold water with cucumber served immediately At seating is excellent. Smoked wings are very good. All the house made sauces are a great touch and all very good. Tots with pork belly so so. Very little pork belly and tots just frozen from bag. House made fries would be better than the tots. Chicken sandwich not very good. Average at best. Lacking flavor and little chewy. Tastes like frozen chicken. Not fresh chicken. Ribs were amazing ! Coleslaw delicious. Corn excellent. Atmosphere is causal and fun. Pricing mostly fair but some apps are overpriced. Drinks are very good. Locally made sour beer great. Outdoor seats not comfortable.

    Shrimps were NOT cleaned! Gross!
    Sean W.

    We had a reservation and were seated outside, never asked what we preferred. Hostess not friendly at all. We ended up sitting inside near bar, it was cold out. Went to wash hands, there were no towels at 7pm. I told our waiter and said he would take care of it. We ordered drinks, shrimp appetizer and entrees. The shrimps came to our table 2 minutes after ordering. They were served in a cast iron skillet room temperature! The shrimps were not even cleaned, dorsal tract. (see photo) I complained and they made another. These took 12 minutes and were still not hot or cleaned. We both had the trio meat platters. They were good, a lot of food. Very good sauces also offered. Overall service not great, stick to the meats. Before leaving I had to wash my bbq hands, still no towels.

    Shannon T.

    Had a great meal here on Labor Day weekend, made a reservation online which was super easy. We really enjoy the excellent service and cozy ambiance at this spot. We ordered the pimento cheese and pork rinds appetizer- perfect nice and light option to get started. For meals we did the pulled pork nachos (from the appetizer menu) and brisket meal that comes with two sides. Highly recommend trying their cheesy corn it's unique and delicious. And they have an awesome cocktail menu of all different fun options - my husband loves they have manhattans on tap too!

    Probably the best smoked wings I've ever had, ribs were fantastic, loved all the sauces (the mustard one was probably my favorite and I don't even like mustard), and server was excellent. Beans have bits of meat in them and Cheesy Corn was plentiful.

    Brown ale, Mamie Taylor Mule

    Awesome mule cocktails with fresh ginger! THE BEST WINGS EVER. I go with naked (wings, not me) then add sauces after. Great service too. Kayla was nice and professional with all when some grown-ass woman had a tantrum over nothing.

    BBQ Peel & Eat Pub Prawns w/bread.
    Roger K.

    This could be such a long review, but I'm going to try to stay on point. Great north country/lake atmosphere, very friendly and welcoming staff. It's best if you've got a designated driver so you can try and enjoy the interesting cocktails. My wife had a Don Lockwood ($15) - a mix of bourbon, maple syrup, Islay scotch whisky, and chocolate bitters with a huge twist of orange. With a really nice smokey flavor this may have actually been the highlight of the evening. I had a Common Roots Lager draft ($7) because it was the only draft available of the six listed on the menu. Our server read my mind and opined that they shouldn't put items on the menu if they don't have them available. I don't know why I was not charged the $6 Happy Hour price, unless HH prices are only available at the bar. But that should have been printed on the menu. My wife ordered the Barbequed Peel & Eat Pub Prawns ($22) with "soppin' toast" that was not toasted. The prawns were perfectly cooked (except for one) in a very flavorful broth. The untoasted potato bread was fresh, delicious, and probably much better at soppin' than toast would have been. I ordered the Smokehouse Combination Platter ($32) comprised of sliced Texas brisket, pulled pork, two beer brats, and two sides. For sides I chose coleslaw and BBQ yam steak fries. There was plenty of delicious, black-charred bark on both meats. I kept alternating between the four house-made sauces, each of which our server was able to describe in great detail, trying to find a favorite. A tie between the Georgia Mustard and the slightly spicy BBQ sauce narrowly beat out the Alabama White and the Carolina Copper. Those BBQ yam fries were delicious. My personal preference is for slightly more smokey flavored meat. The brats were good as were my two slices of the potato bread. Definitely worth another visit.

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    Great BBQ, great service, a great bar menu and very cool, relaxed and hip atmosphere.

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    163 Taproom - Pulled Pork

    163 Taproom

    4.0(470 reviews)
    9.8 mi
    $$

    Came in for dinner on a Monday evening, sort of off season. There were only a couple of others in…read morerestaurant, and we were seated promptly. There are dart boards and shuffleboard table, which were not in use. Our server was attentive and friendly, as were other staff we interacted with. Beer menu is extensive as you would imagine from the name, and they also have a separate cocktail menu (but we did try). Food was very good. I had The Cask. As long as you like goat cheese, you should like this sandwich. I loved it. Other meals included the pulled pork sandwich and Reuben. All were good. The order of garlic and rosemary fries are very crispy - good for snack or just pair with some beers. Overall, decent place and service. I would return!

    Lake George, NY - with 16 craft beer selections on tap plus an extensive list of bottles and cans…read more(many niche labels I've never heard of), this is the spot to hit up if you like beers. We stumbled in for a late bite on a quiet winter carnival weekend and there were only a handful of patrons, mostly locals sitting at the bar. The bartender (and our server) Edward was friendly and kept an eye on us and made sure we had what we needed. The food is solidly average pub fare, not bad and perfectly serviceable, but it shouldn't be your primary objective if you're a foodie hunter like me. But on a main drag littered mostly with mediocre bar-restaurants charging tourist prices for tourist indifference, I'll take "just fine" as a win. I'm not much of a drinker but my husband liked his can of Copper Legend lager so much that he ordered another one to go. The location is conveniently central especially if you're staying on Canada St. or doing activities at the lake.

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    163 Taproom - Chicken Tacos

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    Farmacy - Burger with egg and onion jam

    Farmacy

    4.3(182 reviews)
    17.2 mi
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    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.

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    Farmacy - View of the restaurant from the Chef's Counter up front

    View of the restaurant from the Chef's Counter up front

    Farmacy - Brown butter cauliflower

    Brown butter cauliflower

    Farmacy - An ample stocked bar with knowledgeable bar tenders and many local craft brews.

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    An ample stocked bar with knowledgeable bar tenders and many local craft brews.

    The Gem - tradamerican - Updated June 2026

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