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It has been a bit since I have been able to visit H&G, but I intend to go back. The food here is fabulous, even edgy depending on your tastes. They offer carefully prepared meals using a rotation of seasonal ingredients you might not find in a lot of places up here. The service was good during both of the visits I made alone and with a small group. Their specials and drinks were thoughtfully planned and the servers were well informed regarding preparation and content. I expected a bigger wine list considering the high quality, original food, but I ended up trying their unusual mixed drinks (which I don't usually do) and it was excellent. When the entree came I was also impressed, the pasta and vegetables were perfect and the presentation was appealing without the ridiculous "towers" plating often served in higher end establishments. Although I am Vegetarian, I noted the meat based meals at adjoining tables were also well presented with colorful vegetables sides. I can honestly say, the only down side to both visits was the wait. Admittedly I took the chance of not making a reservation, but that's Friday night everywhere, not a reflection on the establishment. I will most definitely be back, this is NYC level quality dining without the trip, keep up the good work H&G!

This was one of the best dining & service we ever experienced. Our exceptional server Griffin went above & beyond to make our experience enjoyable & completely five star. All of the staff including the Chef were so friendly, welcoming, and professional. We enjoyed the most amazing Caesar salad, scallops & their famous cheeseburger. My husband raved about the cheeseburger which was delicious! We would one thousand percent recommend this extraordinary restaurant & will be sure to return when in Saratoga.

I haven't been there for a while. The food and service is still excellent. I had an espresso martini to start. At first I was disappointed because the martini glass was only half full but very strong. I would prefer. A full gla and not as strong. I had the steak tartar and french fries cooked in duck fat.Dont get fooled when you leave stop,they tack 4 percent on the bill for the kitchen staff.

Bartender Tim is for real. We love going there when we're visiting Saratoga Springs. The best cocktails upstate.

My wife and I are from out of town and the only reason we happened to end up here is because of high praise from a friend who is a local in this area. We made a same day reservation for outside seating but we didn't anticipate how hot it would still be during the evening in this heat wave. Luckily, the staff here seems to have great attention to detail because they texted us warning us about the heat and asked if we wanted to change our seating to indoors. We said yes and got there slightly before our reservation time and were seated at the bar after a few minutes. The burger was highly recommended by our friend. I had just had a burger in downtown Albany for lunch but this one was miles better and exceeded expectations. The beef was super tender and juicy. I would definitely come back just for that. My wife had the aguachiles which she enjoyed. I had a bite of it and if you are into seafood, it was a great small dish. For drinks, my wife had the Oaxaca Sour which was a mezcal based cocktail. It was great and I highly recommend it if you enjoy a bit of smokiness in your drink. I had a cold brew/iced coffee since I was tired from The travel. It was very strong and definitely kept me awake on the drive back to the hotel. Overall I'd come back the next time I'm in town!

I would give more stars if I could! We found Hamlet & Ghost on an off-season trip to Lake George, using a Google search for anything within driving distance that was open! That search got us hands down the best meal start to finish that we've ever had at a restaurant. I had one (two) cocktails off the seasonal menu...it was amazing: complex and delicious. We ordered bread as an appetizer and it came deliciously warm, house made with a flavored spread. We then split two entrees, one of which was a carrot based entree. We never thought carrots could be the star of a main course, but the flavors were unbelievable and the dish hearty and filling. We finished with two waiter recommended desserts simply because everything tasted that good that we didn't want to stop eating. The service here was also top notch. When we arrived, we were told by the hostess that the restaurant was closing shortly so we'd have to put our orders in quickly. We were blown away by how NOT rushed we were! Service was amazing, the waiter took his time recommending food and cocktails and we loved every thing we tried! We never felt rushed and it wound up being one of the best meals we've ever had. 10/10 would recommend!!

Double cheeseburger with the duck fat fries were super satisfying comfort food. Steak entry was delicious too! Service was exceptional and the vibe was chill.

In town for a conference and was looking for something local and fresh. Had a farmhouse salad as an appetizer and it was a very generous portion and delicious. The smoked bacon and blue cheese crumbles with the fresh medley of lettuce were perfect together. I had the scallops as an entree and they were cooked perfectly which you rarely find anyone who knows how that's done. I ate at the bar and my server bartender was a real professional. She didn't push beverages she knew just when to ask about another round. I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for local and fresh.

Super impressed. In Saratoga spur of the moment for just one evening. Walked around the area found this place. Was fully booked even early on a Thursday, but luckily score the last outdoor table. Waiter was super helpful to my wife who had celiac. Marked up menu with all the items that were or could be made gluten free. We split bluefin tuna appetizer and I had pasta and she had scallops. Both were cooked perfectly and tasted amazing. A+ experience all around.

We stop here every year on our way to snowboard in Stow, VT because it's exactly halfway. It's basically a tradition at this point. I suppose I could write volumes on every menu item we have had here over the years but I am getting a bit tired of these style of reviews from myself. So here's my "feeling" about this place in no particular order: - Oysters are always great here, but some variations on top of them are unnecessary for my taste. Black caviar this year is too much and a bit distracting for us but I am sure some people love it. - Attention to detail here is impeccable. Preparation, presentation, service is top notch. Literally not a single misstep I have ever seen. - Duck Fat pommes frites are fantastic but get a small portion if you are in doubt. It's a huge portion for a large one so be really hungry. - pasta is really al dente. None of that mushy feeling I hate - ceviche is something you can never err with - don't neglect vegetable dishes or you will be sorry. - mocktails are exquisite and my daughter could probably write her own review just based on those. Overall, this place gets things mostly right and very few things average. Never wrong.

Hands down one of the best food experiences from start to finish I've ever had in my life. Cocktails, starters, entrees, desserts, even the espresso was five stars. Their thought and consideration radiates with every bite. And the fact we had this experience on a random Monday evening with less than 30min before kitchen close, speaks volumes to the dedication of their craft. Well done and see you again soon!

Best burger, amazing kale salad and beautifully crafted cocktails! The ambiance is perfection as well!

Excellent cocktails. Food is great too. Try the Freezer Vesper. It's amazing. Endive salad also great.

Exceptional food, excellent service and good prices. Highly recommend this restaurant!

All the above. Craft cocktails and flavors from all cultures on one menu. Service was excellent but don't expect quick meal. Chill atmosphere, not too loud and exactly what you'd expect from this type of dining experience.

Best cocktails in the upstate area. You know it's a great place when they have large clear ice for their drinks. Highly recommend.

I have had many enjoyable dining experiences here. The atmosphere is cozy and the food is good. I am not saying I won't return, either. However, $25 for FIVE oysters ? I went in with my fiance for oysters and a cocktail. We asked how many oysters come in the order and were shocked to learn it was FIVE. FIVE ?!? There are two of us, you can't share an order of five oysters. So what do you do? Order two orders? For $50!?!?!? I don't mind paying for oysters but $5 per oyster is laughably high. Last time I saw oysters that expensive was at Nobu in NYC, this is Saratoga, in January at that. Come on We left and went to 30 lake and enjoyed a dozen delicious oysters.

Holy crap. Love the hipster atmosphere, cocktails were great, service was extremely friendly / accommodating, and some of the best food I've had. The attention to detail is really impressive, down to the fancy / fully clear ice cubes they apparently purchase from the 'Ice Man' for their cocktails. Who else does that? Evan the bartender told me the chef also hand picks the hedgehog mushrooms for the dishes. I had the pork loin, so many complex flavors going on, I contemplated licking the plate. Highly recommend, it lived up to the hype.

Stopped in for cocktails. Won't again. Putting this much ice in a drink is a real asshole thing to do.

Great food & excellent service!! Need reservations so book early especially during track season