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November 2023 by Manny Santos
Small store with good options. Went in for a tequila for mixing. They have Espelon and nicer ones too. Decent bottles, and I saw 3 very good rums. Chairman's Reserve, El Dorado 12 and Ron del Barrilito 3 star ( a fav). Highly recommend Barrilito.
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August 2023 by T C
Small but impressive spirits selection. Helpful staff.
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July 2023 by Glenn Oneill
Extensive selection
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July 2023 by
They are no longer on open table I booked and when following up on my reservation was told they don't belong to open table I said..l am looking at my reservation Answer was..we are not on open table and you do not have a reservation with us
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January 2023 by CharlesW
The Gem is just that....a perfect little gem on the banks of Lake George in beautiful Bolton Landing. This place is awesome- the food, the drink, the hospitality, the music, the vibe — it's so perfectly retro groovy and cool. The menu is deceitfully delicious in its utter comfort simplicity. Everything we had was mouth watering or meltingly magnificent. The staff rocks and the service is sensational. If you're going anywhere near Lake George make every effort to get to the Gem!!! You're welcome :) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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October 2022 by DEB0426
Read about this wonderful place and it lives up to its name! Truly a GEM- everything was perfect - cocktails - our party had 2of the specials and 2 off the menu -all fantastic! Started with the wings OMG! And the variety of sauces was great! Several had brisket and combo platters I had the shrimp which was so delicious and sooo much - I took home and heated it with its sauce over pasta the next night! Our server - I think Kate... was lovely as well and gave us good suggestions for food and drink snd just added to a perfect evening . Will def return
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October 2022 by KellyD
What a nice find for us locals who like to dine in the Bolton Landing/Lake George area after the busy tourist season. We loved the smoked wings, brisket and chicken sandwich. The happy hour cocktails were very nice. Service was friendly and efficient. We will definitely be back.
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October 2022 by Bart Tekmitchov
Unbelievable atmosphere. Custom cocktails had the best old fashioned ever
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October 2022 by RogerK
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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September 2022 by DavidB
Ex-Texas native here: I left Texas in 2008 and this is the first good barbeque I've found since I moved north. The brisket is tender and flavorful, and the brats are excellent. Also, their mixed drink specials are remarkable, and I feel the need to go back to try them all. Strongly recommended.
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September 2022 by Wayne Ellis
Being a southern BBQ lover, I wasn't expecting much.... I was pleasantly surprised though. The trio, pulled pork, brisket, sausage was plenty for two to share with the sides. The sides were also very good. The sauces for (ME) could use some work and thankfully I brought my own. Our bartender was superb ? and I believe I had the best ?mojito? ever! HIGHLY recommend a visit!
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September 2022 by Anders Mathiesen
Went there to get bbq and drinks and the place did not disappoint. Food was great and drinks were really good too. Four different homemade bbq sauces were top notch.I would recommend to anyone in the area.
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September 2022 by ChrisL
Arrived early for our reservation and enjoyed a wonderful cocktail on the porch. Was seated promptly and greeted by friendly and knowledgable waitstaff. Party of 4 ordered different items and everything was delicious! Didn't have room for dessert, maybe next time. Can't wait to return!
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September 2022 by
Went to The Gem on Labor Day weekend and Molly was our server. She had great customer service skills and was very friendly. We sat outside and it was a little noisy as there were people playing corn hole and the other games they have outside for guests. The BBQ was outstanding! Best BBQ chicken I have ever tasted. Literally melted in your mouth! Would definitely go back again as the desert was amazing as well!
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August 2022 by Ficecone
Very good bbq served in metal trays. They promote their fancy cocktails by serving them in a standard highball glass with a huge cube of ice. Looks cool but if you take out the block of ice you're left with a miniature $15.00 cocktail. Great marketing concept but a miserable pour.
