We live nearby, so Carson's is a place that we will pop into when we want to go out, but can't decide among the many excellent restaurants in the area. And usually, we are pleased as reported in my earlier review from four years ago.

Not so last night.

Wife had a turkey sandwich and reported that it was very good. Took half home and had it for lunch today.

I had the fish and chips. Absolutely the worst fish and chips I have every had, anywhere. I don't know what the breading was made from (cornflakes, perhaps - it had that texture), and was overcooked to the point of being charred. The chips were no better - which is surprising since the fries I have had with other dishes have been pretty good. I will never order that dish at Carson's again - and if the management is wise, it will disappear from the menu.

We arrived around 4:30 and were seated inside by the window. After we arrived, additional guests were seated at the other two window tables. The initial waitress was pleasant, but for some reason, she took their orders before she took ours. And of course, the initial waitress left at the end of her shift at 5pm and was replaced by a total stranger with no personality at all.

Carson's is located on Route 9P - a narrow, winding road along the edge of Saratoga Lake. The speed limit is 35mph along most of the way, and is rigidly enforced because of both the cottages and pedestrian traffic, and because that road is a popular biking route. But the speed limit increases to 55mph at the end of the road nearest to route 9 - directly in front of Carson's where cars are attempting to get out of the crowded parking lot. This was not a wise move by the NYS Department of Transportation. I would think that the management of Carson's would complain to the State to have the point where the speed limit changes a bit further up the road to avoid the risk of accidents right at their front door.

My husband and I drove around the Lake to discover this place. We pulled over and the view was beautiful and swung in to get a drink. Pleasantly surprised and they were closing due to a private party at 6pm, we got there at 5pm. They didnt' throw us out as there were at least 12 people there all having drinks in adirondack chairs taking in the view. The bar tender was excellent. Good local brews and when the private party showed up they didn't kick us out, just shut down the bar at 6pm or so. Beautiful sunny warm day to sit and have a drink. Nice fire pit, wasn't ' in use but the landscaping was very nice. We'd go back and maybe next time stay for dinner or lunch. One of the few places that was open around the lake others were seasonal. This place had entertainment in the fall, flyers on the wall, nice bar area, etc. Can't go wrong.

It was off season, so no waiting for a table. I'm sure very busy during peak season. Service was good, a bit slow. Menu has many choices. Little neck clams were a delicious starter. Burgers and seafood were excellent. We will def make it a place to stop into again when visiting the area.

We had read about this restaurant and wanted to try it, but we were concerned about a long wait. We were told it would be 45 minutes and it was already 8PM and we were tired. We went in the bar area to wait and a high table became available so we sat down. We found out we could order from there and we did. Excellent food. Recommend the turkey traveler which was delicious.

I met with a group of friends for lunch and the setting is beautiful. It does not make up for the snarky service from our waitress or the poor food. My friend ordered a medium rare burger and received one cooked medium well. It took her 10 minutes to get the waitresses attention to send the food back. My chicken sandwich was overcooked and dry. I did not bother to complain after watching my friends experience. We finally waved our empty water glasses for refills and the young woman filled them saying "I asked before if you wanted anything else". We had a late arrival who orderd a salad with grilled chicken and it was served in only a few minutes, reinforcing my assessment my grilled chicken had been cooked earlier and rewarmed when I ordered. 25 minutes had passed since the burger had been sent bck and we finally asked a different waitress to check on it. When the bills were dispersed I mentioned to the waitress my sandwich was very dry, I ate less thn half, and she said " well if you should had said something " not in a pleasant manor. We were a group of older women I and others with restaurant experience who generally are pretty easy going and tip well. For a lunch menu that tends toward the high side, my grilled chicken $14.50 and my friends burger $12.95, we expected better. Won't be returning.