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The Inn at Erlowest Restaurant

3178 Lake Shore Drive, Lake George, NY 12845
518-668-5928
Ranked #10 of 181 restaurants in Lake George
4.0 of 5 stars 22 Reviews
Good for: Romantic, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations
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Good for: Romantic, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations
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Stony Creek, New York
Senior Contributor
30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

Went here for my birthday dinner & actually got engaged here that evening! The setting is very romantic and pretty. Probably prettier before they built condos in a lot of the view of the water. Our meal was about average, disappointing given the higher-end look of the place. Our waiter was pleasant but young and inexperienced. Again, this seems inappropriate... More

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New York
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4 reviews 4 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

This restaurant blew us away! fresh food, cozy environment, and wine after dinner next to their outdoor fireplace with lake views. Perrrrrfect. More

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Little Falls, New York
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2012

Loved the fireplace on a chilly March night and the wine was good. Took my Dad for his 83rd birthday. We all left with less than full stomachs. Two of us decided on 1/2 courses for tasting (great idea). $11 for three small mushroom raviolis. They were delicious...My daughter then got the pork cheeks, which were "oddly" plated and tasted... More

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Whitestone, New York
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2012
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The ravioli appetizer was amazing and we both enjoyed the beef rib entree. I liked how they gave the option of half or full plates. They had a huge wine selection. I wasn't too enthused by the dessert but by that point I was very full. More

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Saratoga Springs, New York
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2012
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Service was excellent, met the chef, loved his flavor selections. More

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North Kingstown, Rhode Island
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 October 2011
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While at Lake George, we used the AAA Tour Book to find a restaurant for dinner. Many, at the second week of October, were closed for the season. We drove by the Erlowest in the afternoon, and went in to check the menu. Since we are not big eaters, the available smaller dinner and wine portions interested us. We sat... More

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Falls Church, VA
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 September 2011

One of the best kitchens in upstate NY, Ken Lingle (Executive Chef) provides a creative touch to everything he prepares. For appetizers, we had the best Gnocchi (with spinach, Parmesan, and foie gras) we've had anywhere, and an outstanding salsify & mushroom risotto; entrees were a coriander-crusted halibut, perfectly cooked and seasoned, and a wonderful pumpkin ravioli. Desserts were equally... More

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Lake George, New York
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2011

The Erlowest is perhaps the best restuarant in the Lake George region. It's location is both beautiful and scenic. The dining facilities are classic and intimate. The food is over the top. No matter what you order, it's going to be fantastic. I've been there on several occasions and never been disappointed. The wait staff is top shelf. Very professional.... More

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NJ
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3 reviews 3 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 October 2010

Attended the Lake George Alumni Prom last week on October 8. Breathtaking building with immaculate grounds and facilities. Very nice ballroom, pleasant staff and nice arrangement of events including cocktails on outside terrace overlooking lake. The meal was three course: salad simple...and elegant. Wonderful flavor. Main course was salmon and beef.....which melted effortlessly almost without a chew. Delicious Erlowest style... More

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Newton, NJ
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 September 2010

The decor at the inn is very impressive, food presentation is creative and first rate, recommended wine pairings are very good and food preparation for the three entrees we had met our expectations, although the venison was a bit dry. Be prepared for each course priced separately with entrees ranging from $35 and up. Our bill for three of us... More

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