The Gem

Apr 8th, 2024

Service & drinks are wonderful. The place is cozy, the servers are outstanding. The menu is just not for me personally, bland & not interesting & the meat was dry.
Mar 4th, 2024

We had the Best waitress in New York. Smoked wings appetizer was amazing. Craft cocktails 10/10
Feb 23rd, 2024

We checked out the Gem Saturday evening and glad we did. I ordered the half rack of ribs and they were perfectly smoked & coleslaw was delicious. My only (2) callouts would be that I was surprised that the steak fries were not freshly cut to keep up with the rest of this appetizing menu. My other callout would be the sound system was really weak, music selection was perfect! I would recommend Bang & Olufsen or a couple of Sonos that would complement this space. We will for sure visit the Gem again on our next visit to the Lake George region.
Feb 16th, 2024

I'll start by saying our waitress was very polite and this poor review has nothing to do with her. The type of ice they use for their drinks is the best but they fill the cup so full of ice that you basically have a shot's worth of liquid for a $16 specialty cocktail. My friend spilled a "FULL" drink and it didn't even make it across the table because there was so little in it due to how much ice. The Georgia Mustard wings were VERY good and the only reason I'm giving a 2 star review instead of a 1 star. Very flavorful and the right amount of sauce. I had their chicken sandwich that had no flavor I almost thought I had COVID. It was so bland and boring that you would have had a better experience with a microwavable frozen sandwich from the store. I truly don't understand these other reviews saying it's amazing. Popeyes does a better job. And the side of fries I got was definitely from frozen - again no flavor, not even salt and dry dry dry. The deserts were okay the sticky pudding was the better option over the almond tiramisu. The tiramisu had a waxy mouthfeel and WAY too much amaretto. If the prices were half of what they charge I would be more understanding. This hidden Gem can stay hidden.
Feb 27th, 2024