Lake George and Saratoga Restaurant Reviews
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helps you decide where to dine while visiting our area.
Broadway Joe's in
Saratoga Springs (exit 15 - Saratoga)
Enjoy a dinner and a movie at once - casual dining
Broadway Joe's is a fun evening, everyone who went said
they would go again. Sit in very comfortable sofa-type chairs,
enjoy a cocktail or two, and watch a recent movie while eating
dinner. Broadway Joe's is NOT a place to go if you are a food
connoisseur, starving for great, gourmet food (go to Longfellows
for that) - stick with the simple foods - burgers, sandwiches
and appetizers. Go to Broadway Joe's for the fun of it!
Friendly's Restaurant (exit 15 and exit 19 - Saratoga and
Glens Falls)
Very casual dining for the whole family
Friendly's is a classic restaurant in this area. Locals
enjoy Friendly's because of the comfortable and casual eating
style. Known for their large selection of ice cream, Friendly's
is a great choice for large groups and/or small children. Try
the Fribbles - a favorite of mine since childhood!
Marino's Pizza (exit 14 - Saratoga)
Take out Pizza, subs, wings
Marino's Pizza serves some of the best pizza in Saratoga,
as well as great subs, wings, and many other menu items. Locals
go crazy for this pizza - you can ask anyone for directions
(it's on the West side of Saratoga in between side streets) and
they will know exactly where it is. Their secret to great pizza
is in their homemade dough and great sauce. The portions are ...
enormous. The subs are served on home made bread. I had a half
ham sub and had to save some for later. A must try! Be advised,
this is take out only and cash only.
Longfellows Inn and Restaurant
(exit 14 - Saratoga)
One of the more gourmet restaurants in the region, a meal to
impress
If you are looking for the best food in town - this just might
be it. I brought 12 people to dinner at Longfellows and every
single person raved about the food. Longfellows, though large,
has great atmosphere; fireplaces, an indoor waterfall, beautiful
wood work and architecture. The menu is fabulous - varied and
gourmet to the extreme - must try: Fresh Crab & Sweet Corn
Fritters appetizer. Ideal for everything from business dinners
to a romantic celebration. Though, this is not a place for
overtired children who may cry or whine. http://www.longfellows.com
Olde Bryan Inn (exit 15-
Saratoga)
Great atmosphere, favorite of locals, historic building with
character
Owned by the same people who run Longfellows, the food
here is also excellent. Less pricey than Longfellows and is a
more appropriate place to bring children. Children's menu is
available. Casual dining as well as more elegant food. The
choices here are fantastic, you will not go wrong with anything
you choose. Choosing is tough. Very nice tavern area. One of the
most historic buildings in Saratoga. A place with tons of
character - a must visit. http://www.oldebryaninn.com
The Inn at Saratoga (exit 15 - Saratoga)
Formal dining
The Inn at Saratoga is conveniently located right on
Broadway in beautiful Saratoga. I was impressed with The Inn's
quiet ambiance. Their formal dining room has a fireplace and low
lights which are ideal for romance, or just an enjoyable evening
with friends or family. They have a separate bar area which is
ideal for a quick drink before dinner. Their menu offers both
full dinner meals and light fare. The food is delicious - and
don't leave without dessert! This is not the best choice for
children although they are welcome.
The Parting Glass (exit 14 -
Saratoga)
Fun, Irish Pub
The Parting Glass is an Irish Pub located in Saratoga
Springs, offering over 200 different types of domestic and
imported beer. Their new and improved game room offers the
largest English Dart Hall, shuffle board, and backgammon. This
is typically not a place for children, but if you are in the
mood for an exciting and fun filled evening, The Parting Glass
is a great choice. They also offer live entertainment, usually
Traditional Irish and American Folk Music. The food is
"moderately priced pub style grub", simple, but very
tasty.
Ruby Tuesdays (exit 15 at the Wilton Mall)
A family place
Ruby Tuesdays is conveniently located at the Wilton Mall. It's a
great place to stop and eat while you're out shopping. The
atmosphere is fun and exciting and the food is delicious. Be
aware that there is usually a wait of at least a half an hour on
the weekends.
Scotty's (exit 16)
Truck Stop
Need a quick bite to eat? Scotty's is a great place if you
are just passing by and have another destination. The food is
typical truck stop food which at times serves a purpose.
Children are welcome, but be advised that even in the
non-smoking section, it is smoky.
Davidson Brothers
Pub
Davidson Brothers is a great place to visit while in the area.
For those of you who enjoy the pub atmosphere but have refrained
from it due to children, you are in luck. I have never seen a
restaurant so well prepared for children. In addition to
coloring, Davidson's has Etch-a-sketch, video games, books,
puzzles and much more to keep your kids occupied. They also brew
their own beer - some of the best beer in the country (my
co-worker assures me).
The Meeting Place (exit 20 -
Lake George)
A family place to dine, great pizza
Definitely a place that families and parents
with overtired children will feel comfortable going. Great
wood-fired pizza. Very casual ambiance with casual food. Jeans
are fine. This restaurant is set right smack in the middle of
all of the outlet malls, so tired travelers often end up here.
Christie's on the Lake and the Steak
and Steamhouse Lounge (Exit 21 -Lake George Village - on the
Lake)
Fun, great views of lake, pub food, entertainment
Open May - October, Christie's is a bar atmosphere with a
partially covered outdoor deck. Perfect for a summer day. They
often have an outdoor singer, islands type atmosphere. Beautiful
views of the lake abound. Enjoy burgers, sandwiches and casual
food in the downstairs "Christies". Fine for families
as well as adults of all ages. Lunch or dinner.
Steak and Steamhouse Lounge (Exit 21 - Lake George Village -
on the Lake) Excellent wine, fine dining, views of lake
Though the menu is limited the food is excellent. Great views
of the lake. Eat indoors or outdoors. Great wine list. This is a
very comfortable, casual atmosphere. You can often hear the
entertainment from Christies (which is below) adding to the
enjoyment of dining experience. Open for dinner only.
Garcia's Mexican Restaurant (Lake
George)
Affordable, great margaritas
Affordable Mexican food, this restaurant is located on
the street level above Christie's on the Lake and The Steak and
Steamhouse Lounge. No view of the Lake, but very good
Margarita's, an outdoor sitting area and good food at a decent
price.
The Harvest Restaurant (Queensbury)
Family restaurant, good service
Best known for their pizza and for good reason.
Out of the eight of us 4 opted for a pizza - all were pleased,
fish fry and lasagna were both rated as good. The
restaurant does not offer draft beer, which disappointed our
crew and the rest of the food is good but ordinary - by that I
mean, that the salad was nothing special - your typical bowl of
iceberg lettuce with two slices of tomato and two slices of
cucumber, appetizers were the same list you find on most bar
menus - chicken fingers, wings, fried mozzarella sticks...
The Flower Drum Song (Queensbury)
Our best bet for Chinese food
Offering Chinese, Japanese and Thai recipes. This place
offers a great atmosphere for both families and couples.
The food is very good - we particularly recommend the Moo Goo
Gai Pan paired with the General Tso's Chicken, and the House
Special Wor Bar. You can order with NO MSG if you prefer,
we did... Friends from NYC were not impressed with the
vegetable stuffed dumplings... but other than that rated the
restaurant food as excellent.
The Barnsider BBQ Restaurant (Lake George)
EXCELLENT BBQ, often offers live entertainment
(Jazz), spacious, family run
Food is very reasonably priced and if you are looking for BBQ
- it is the best place in the area for BBQ. Spare ribs are
"finger licking good". Service is fast,
atmosphere is nice - air conditioned inside on the lower
floor... covered open air dining on the second floor. www.barnsider.com
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