Charlton Tavern - Ballston Lake

Terrible service, Bland and overpriced food. Beautiful atmosphere is wasted by bad service. It won't come back.

Hidden jewel in Charlton NY. Very juicy and welcoming atmosphere. The waiter was very attentive and the food was excellent. Surf and lawn beef was melt in your mouth well as the bacon wrapped scallops. The duck breast was cooked for perfection. Definitely recomend. We will try again, more on the menu.

We were in town visiting friends and stopped in on a weekday for lunch. Given how small the town is I expected it to be dead but there was quite a crowd. They were very accommodating in seating us as we had eight and the server was attentive and friendly. The atmosphere is great and the timbered construction is impressive. There is a large seating area as well as a full bar with high seating. There are a couple TVs but the volume was down thankfully. I had a special shaved prime rib sandwich with caramelized onions and mushrooms which was excellent. My wife had the special quiche with a salad and the kids had pasta and chicken fingers. They had a nice selection of beers on draft. My friends suggested that reservations are helpful on weekends and I can see why. The menu is pretty extensive and the food fresh.

Food was amazing. Visited last summer, it was my first time. Really good french onion soup and sandwich. I love the rustic hearth and history of this gem. I love the Irish prayer above the foyeur on the wood. Beautiful.

Christmas decorations are wonderful. Never rushed thru your meal. Staff attentive to your needs. Great tasting food, with ample portions per price.