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Shepard's at Erlowest, Lake George, NY

Shepard's at Erlowest

4.7
4.7
499 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Fancy
Experience a truly exceptional dining opportunity at Shepard's, The Restaurant at Erlowest, situated overlooking picturesque Lake George.

Nestled within a historic stone mansion crafted in 1898, Shepard's offers a serene ambiance for a one-of-a-kind dining experience. Immerse yourself in the captivating history of our Queen Anne mansion, where you can savor your meal in the cozy fireplace dining room or on the veranda which offers outstanding lake views.

Chef Scott Dewar, our talented culinary maestro, consistently delights diners with an array of daily specials, showcasing his culinary expertise and diverse menu offerings.
Our restaurant applies a corkage fee of $35 per bottle.

Standard reservations are subject to a $25/person cancellation fee within 48 hours. Holiday and special occasion cancelation policy may differ.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon, Fri–Sun 8:00 am–10:30 am Bar Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Dinner Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (518) 668-5928
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Scott Dewar
  • Catering
    Catering options are available upon request. Please call 518-668-5928 and ask for our Restaurant Manager for more details.
  • Private party facilities
    Private party accommodations are available through our dining room - up to 24 guests can be accommodated in our dining rooms. For larger parties, our ballroom can support groups up to 225 guests. Please call 518-668-5928 for special group dining menus or visit: https://www.erlowest.com/wedding-and-events/
  • Neighborhood
    Lake George
  • Cross street
    Stone Schoolhouse Road
  • Parking details
    Parking is available and offered at no charge.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

What 499 people are saying

Shepard's at Erlowest reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Shepard's at Erlowest offers an exquisite dining experience with "excellent service" and "outstanding food." Guests praise the "beautiful atmosphere" and delectable menu, with highlights like the mushroom risotto and filet mignon. Nestled in a stunning lakeside venue, it's perfect for special occasions, promising memorable moments and "gorgeous views of the lake."

499 Reviews
  1. Jolene VIP

    Orlando13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I can't say enough good things about this restaurant. From the moment you enter the front door to when you leave the experience is outstanding. The location is perfect for a romantic dinner or weekend getaway. The food experience is amazing, and the chef will have dreaming of your next meal there. The menu is so well thought out and each item on your plate pares so well together. The menu does change I believe seasonally but I'm never worried because chef knows what he's doing. I have tried many things that I would never try, I have yet to be disappointed.

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  2. Brett VIP

    Atlantic City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a lovely romantic evening we had, the ambiance was amazing as well as the food being top notch. You guys made our date night special. Service was also amazing and would definitely recommend this to anyone who is in the Lake George Area.

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  3. GregD

    Atlantic City6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on January 24, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Waitress was not too attentive. Food was VERY overpriced for the quality and quantity. Menu didnt have many choices.Ambience was very nice.

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  4. Noah VIP

    New York City14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The experience at Shepard’s at Erlowest was simply amazing! The food was spectacular along with the drinks! Highly recommend eating here! Service was great too! The ambiance was divine!

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  5. Jolene VIP

    Orlando13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Most amazing service and food is always spot on. Creative and tasty!!!

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  6. Arthur

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An hour to get there and an hour to get back to Schenectady, but it was worth it. Dignified fine dining. My filet Mignon was excellent. Companions' meals were very satisfying. Too bad we don't have much of this quality of peaceful dining in the capital district, but we now know where to go.

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  7. Michael VIP

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for Thanksgiving food was amazing! This was the second time coming for this occasion.

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  8. J

    Orlando3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our second visit to Shepard’s at Erlowest. Unfortunately, it was not as positive as our first. Our main complaint is the fact that in spite of only 5 tables with couples, the service was slow. To be fair, there was only one waitress, but it just wasn’t busy. My husband ordered the beef short rib and I ordered the beef tenderloin bolognese. The taste of the food was fine, it was a matter of after waiting a bit of a long time, our plates came out and the food was barely warm…no excuse for that except that perhaps it was left sitting somewhere before it got to us? My dish basically had three modest sized tenderloins and a ton of bolognese. For $50.00 I expected a bit more than that. My husband’s short rib was of modest size as well for the same price. No, we didn’t complain but afterwards after thinking about it, I wish I had said something. Oh well, I wouldn’t say we would never go back, but it won’t be again anytime soon!

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  9. Laura

    Baltimore8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Shepard’s is our favorite restaurant in the region. We always have a delicious meal and wonderful service. Best fine dining in the area.

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  10. Jeffrey

    Milwaukee2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was incredible, the harvest bisque was sooo good. I had the pork chop, and my wife had the filet. The place was fantastic, and we can't wait to go back. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who loves good food and wine.

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FAQs

Shepard's at Erlowest is rated 4.7 stars by 499 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
Google Map for Shepard's at Erlowest

3178 Lake Shore Dr, Lake George, NY 12845

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Stone Schoolhouse Road
  • Neighborhood
    Lake George
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon, Fri–Sun 8:00 am–10:30 am Bar Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Dinner Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking is available and offered at no charge.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Scott Dewar
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (518) 668-5928
  • Catering
    Catering options are available upon request. Please call 518-668-5928 and ask for our Restaurant Manager for more details.
  • Private party facilities
    Private party accommodations are available through our dining room - up to 24 guests can be accommodated in our dining rooms. For larger parties, our ballroom can support groups up to 225 guests. Please call 518-668-5928 for special group dining menus or visit: https://www.erlowest.com/wedding-and-events/
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