It has been a little more than three weeks since Winter Storm Stella pounded the Lake George region. The late-season blizzard buried signs of spring under two feet of snow. Since then, the air temperatures have nudged upwards, and April rains have done much to melt away the remains of winter. The landscape is greening up, and thoughts are turning to spring and Easter.
Easter is April 16 this year. If your Easter plans do not include cooking, there are several area restaurants (and a ship) more than happy to cook for you. Here’s a round-up of Lake George restaurants serving Easter Sunday brunches and dinners this April 16. Most require reservations. Prices listed do not include tax or gratuity.
The Algonquin
4770 Lake Shore Drive
Bolton Landing, NY 12814
(518)644-9442
www.thealgonquin.com
The ice is out, and the Algonquin has reopened for the season.
Easter Brunch is served 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. and includes fresh fruit, pastries and salads; hot breakfast items, pasta and chicken, an omelet station, carving station and more.
Price:
$23.95 adults
$11.95 children 10 and younger
Easter Dinner is served 12 – 8 p.m. with a three-course prix fixe menu. Choose from three entrées: NY strip Au Poivre, chicken and broccoli penne ala vodka and cilantro lime tortilla encrusted haddock.
Price:
$25 per person.
Lake George Steamboat CompanyWindow seat on the Lac du Saint Sacrement
57 Beach Road
Lake George, NY 12845
(518)668-5777
lakegeorgesteamboat.com
The Lake George Steamboat Company is celebrating its bicentennial this year. They will be launching 200th-year festivities April 14 with a Good Friday Fish Fry and Buffet Cruise aboard the Lac du Saint Sacrement. Boarding begins at 5 p.m. The ship sails 6 – 8 p.m.
Tickets:
Adults/seniors – $20.17
Children (3-11) – $18.17
Champagne Easter Sunday Brunch Cruise aboard the Lac du Saint Sacrement
Boarding begins at 11 a.m. The ship sails noon – 2 p.m.
Tickets:
Adult – $55
Seniors (65+) – $50.50
Children (3– 11) – $20
Saturday, April 15, the Lake George Steamboat Company is hosting two Customer Appreciation cruises aboard the Lac du Saint Sacrement. The first cruise boards at 10 a.m. and sails 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. The second cruise boards at 2 p.m. and sails 2:30 – 5 p.m.
Tickets: FREE
The Steamboat Company will not be taking reservations for these cruises. Passengers will board on a first come, first serve basis until the maximum capacity of 700 passengers is reached.
The Boat House Restaurant
3210 Lake Shore Drive
Lake George, NY 12845
(518)668-2389
www.lakegeorgeboathouse.com
Dine in a real post and beam boathouse at Diamond Point on the Lake. The Boathouse Easter dinner menu includes stuffed filet of sole, baked Virginia ham and surf and turf. Easter dinner is served 1 – 8 p.m.
Price range: $20 – $32 per entrée
Dunham’s Bay Resort
2999 State Route 9L
Lake George, NY 12845
(518)656-9242
www.dunhamsbay.com
Located four miles up the lake’s Eastside, Dunham’s Bay Resort bills itself as “The Best Kept Secret in Lake George.” The Dunham’s Bay dining room features a spectacular view of Dunham’s Bay. The resort will be serving Brunch on the Bay 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. The brunch menu includes an omelet station, raw seafood bar and a carving station with leg of lamb and Virginia ham.
Price:
Adults – $25.95
Children (4 – 12) – $11.95.
The GeorgianThe terrace at the Georgian Resort
Easter brunch at the Georgian is served in the Terrace Room overlooking Lake George. The extensive menu includes breakfast selections, salads, dinner entrees, a carving station and desserts. The Easter Bunny will be on hand for the kids. Live music will be provided by acoustic guitarist Chuck Kelsey. Brunch is served 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Price:
Adults – $29.95
Seniors – $22.95
Children (4 – 12) – $12.95
Children younger than 4 – free
Fort William Henry Resort
48 Canada Street
Lake George, NY 12845
Reservations: (518)964-6628
www.fortwilliamhenry.com
Easter brunch will be served at the Fort William Henry Hotel Conference Center. Seatings are at 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. The brunch buffet includes fresh fruit, pastries, hot breakfast items, pasta, fish, roast pork and baked ham. Desserts include pies, cakes, tarts and mousses.
Price:
Adults—$23.99
Seniors—$20.99
Children (6-12) – 12.99
Children 5 & younger —Free
The Inn at ErlowestThe Inn at Erlowest
3178 Lake Shore Drive
Lake George, NY 12845
(518)668-5928
www.theinnaterlowest.com
The elegant castle on Lake George is seating guests between 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. for a gourmet Easter Brunch. The brunch menu includes house cured smoked ham and a Kahlua French toast stuffed with banana and mascarpone cheese topped with banana Foster’s syrup.
