Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Glens Falls area by diners

Fine dining in the United States isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; these days, it's all about cutting-edge culinary experiences.

Although steakhouses have defined fine dining in America since the 19th century, that started to change in the mid-1990s. Elite chefs like Thomas Keller and his three-Michelin-starred restaurant, French Laundry, unearthed a whole different kind of tasting experience (with 40 courses), and a new age of fine dining was born. Soon, prix fixe meals—a French style of serving with a set menu—became the norm for fine dining in the U.S.

Between the rise of chefs' tasting menus and consumers' continued desire to have diverse culinary experiences, the restaurants that grace the pages of top-tier restaurant reviewers like Zagat or the Michelin Guide look very different today than they did 30 years ago. Restaurant goers aren't just looking for high-quality food. They want the type of menu that will tell a story. They want creative ingredients they've never tried before. They want to be transported into a whole new world.

With so many innovative menus and restaurant experiences popping up across America, it can be challenging to choose where to go for a special evening. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Glens Falls area using data from Yelp. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself.

Only businesses with at least five reviews and at least level 2 pricing (i.e., $$ to $$$$) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with five or more locations nationally (based on Yelp data) were not included. Restaurants in certain lower-cost categories (like "diners," "buffets," and "food trucks") were excluded. Data is as of June 25, 2025.

Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!

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#27. The Lookout Bar and Grill

- Rating: 2.5/5 (161 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 48 Canada St. Fort William Henry Lake George, New York
- Categories: American, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Giovanna's On The Lake

- Rating: 2.6/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 384 Canada St. Lake George, New York
- Categories: New American, Hotels
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. The Boardwalk Restaurant

- Rating: 2.9/5 (248 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2 Lower Amherst St. Lake George, New York
- Categories: New American, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Dave's Hot Chicken

- Rating: 2.9/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 756 Upper Glen St. Queensbury, New York
- Categories: Halal, Chicken Shop
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Mama Risos Restaurant

- Rating: 3.2/5 (147 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2119 US Rt 9 Lake George, New York
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Monte Cristo's Restaurant

- Rating: 3.2/5 (208 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 259 Canada St. Lake George, New York
- Categories: Seafood, Sandwiches, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Barnsider Barbeque Restaurant

- Rating: 3.3/5 (367 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2112 US Rt 9 Lake George, New York
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Nordick's Inn Restaurant

- Rating: 3.3/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2897 Lake Shore Drive Nordick's Motel Lake George, New York
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Ridge Terrace Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge

- Rating: 3.3/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2172 Ridge Road Queensbury, New York
- Categories: American, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. George's Restaurant

- Rating: 3.4/5 (205 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 3857 State Rt 9L Lake George, New York
- Categories: Steakhouses, Seafood, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. The Harvest Restaurant

- Rating: 3.5/5 (163 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4 Cronin Road Queensbury, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Ali Baba Express

- Rating: 3.5/5 (346 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 287 Canada St. Lake George, New York
- Categories: Turkish, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Ambrosia Diner

- Rating: 3.6/5 (308 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 518 Aviation Road Queensbury, New York
- Categories: Diners
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. The Lagoon

- Rating: 3.6/5 (250 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 204 Canada St. Lake George, New York
- Categories: Gluten-Free, Burgers, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Lake George Beach Club

- Rating: 3.6/5 (349 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3 Lower Montcalm St. Lake George, New York
- Categories: American, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. The Garrison Restaurant and Bar

- Rating: 3.7/5 (267 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 220 Beach Road Lake George, New York
- Categories: Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Gaslight

- Rating: 3.7/5 (112 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 91 Canada St. Lake George, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. The Anvil Inn

- Rating: 3.7/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 67 Broadway Fort Edward, New York
- Categories: Steakhouses, American, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. The Log Jam Restaurant

- Rating: 3.9/5 (736 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1484 US Rt 9 Lake George, New York
- Categories: American, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Giuseppe's

- Rating: 3.9/5 (245 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 337 Canada St. Lake George, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Restaurant At Erlowest

- Rating: 3.9/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3178 Lake Shore Drive Lake George, New York
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Chez Pierre Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 979 Saratoga Road Wilton, New York
- Categories: French, Seafood, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Caldwell House Restaurant

- Rating: 4.2/5 (165 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1809 US Route 9 Lake George, New York
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Morgan & Co. Restaurant

- Rating: 4.3/5 (315 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 65 Ridge St. Glens Falls, New York
- Categories: New American, Seafood, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Park 26

- Rating: 4.3/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 88 Ridge St. Glens Falls, New York
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Bistro Le Roux

- Rating: 4.5/5 (518 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 668 State Rte 149 Lake George, New York
- Categories: New American, Coffee & Tea, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Jack's American Bistro

- Rating: 4.7/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 730 Upper Glen St. Queensbury, New York
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 319 metros.