1812 on the Lake by 1812 Brewing Co. - Sackets Harbor, New York

Tammra S.

Updated 8/14

My husband, son, and I visited in early July. We recently were camping in the area and during a particularly rainy Sunday we asked our group of friends who were with us if they wanted to go check out the brewery as we had a pleasant visit last month. We went to grab lunch and a pint, and it was truly awful there. The beer was good however the service was absolutely horrific. Upon seating Adele informed us that as a party greater than 6, she would not be splitting the bill. Gratuity was 20% and then there was another service fee of 3.5%. It was not a friendly introduction to the restaurant. We ordered flights, Adele was our server and I am sure it was a ‘don’t blame the messenger’ situation, but she came back to our table of 7 and said they were out of flight glasses and then just looked at us. I changed to order a pint as I just had a flight the month before. She never said thanks for being accommodating, my husband asked if we could just wait for dishes to be done and have flights and she didn’t even bother responding. She just waited for more people to change to pints vs flights. It was a Sunday afternoon. There was our party and one other table in the brewery. No one was at the bar. There was absolutely no reason for a brewery to be out of glasses. Our lunch then came out. My pizza in July was fantastic. You can see the updated pics that the pizza’s cheese was burned and the crust was so over done it’s shameful to charge people for it. My friend got the fried pickles and they were raw and uncooked. Another friend had ordered French onion soup and there was no broth- pure oil. Adele then charged her for the soup and my friend asked for it to be taken off - Adele was NOT friendly at all and gave my friend a nasty face and went to say something several times but she changed her mind and walked away to take the soup off the bill. Unfortunately, this will be our last visit here unless there is a complete change in their service. Unfortunate that we were forced to leave a 20% gratuity for such awful service. My friends and I were a pretty amicable group and did not complain or have attitude with the server. Her treatment of guests of the business was very appalling and shameful.

July 5, 2024
Service was slow but being the day after the 4th it is to be expected. Beer options were good - something for everyone. We sat outside and had a great view of the lake. My husband and I shared a pizza and fried pickles.
My son had the half chicken which he devoured pretty quickly. Definitely recommend a stop here if you’re in the Sackets Harbor area.

Mr P.

During our visit to this brewery, we were absolutely thrilled by the fantastic time we had! It was a delightful surprise to be there during the solar eclipse weekend, and the town was bustling with so many cheerful faces. Despite the limited staff, everyone was putting their heart and soul into ensuring exceptional service for all. Our server was an absolute gem, incredibly amusing, and delightfully talkative. She shared captivating tidbits about the town, enriching our experience even amidst the bustling atmosphere. The brewery offered a stunning view of the lake, and we were enamored with the outdoor patio. For those seeking a delightful combination of excellent beer and mouthwatering pizza, this is the place to be. Our overall experience at this establishment was nothing short of fantastic, with delicious food to savor. The pricing is a tad high, but the quality justifies the cost, making it a worthwhile destination for enjoying top-notch beer with a picturesque view. The pizza was a culinary delight, perfectly prepared, and the servers were truly outstanding. This brewery is definitely a must-visit for a delightful experience.

Sarah S.

Dog friendly patio right on the water. We had the 1812 Amber Ale which was really good, not hoppy at all, and the sangria, which was sweet but not sickly so. I had the tuna tacos and they were good. A little spicy. And my mother and the Adirondack Burger and she said it was one of the best burgers she's ever had.

John W.

Overall a good burger, however one should have lettuce on the bottom to avoid a soggy bun. The soda was also flat and I didn’t finish my drink because it was bland. Quality control measures should be on check for your sodas. The onion rings could also be paired with a sauce if you wanted to be fancy. A pickle on the side is also something one could expect when ordering a meal such as this. Overall I like this restaurant but there are a few things that are going overlooked.

Chris T.

While up in the North Country, we were invited to a going away party at 1812 Brewing in Scaketts Harbor. So glad that we accepted and got to experience some great locally brewed beers.

We ended up having dinner at 1812 every night that we were up in the area. The food was fresh and tasty, the beers were refreshing and flavorful. Our favorite, was a sour named "In-a gadda-davida"

In addition to great food and drink, the view was spectacular, the dining area is situated on Lake Ontario and provided some great views at sunset.

Well, worth a trip out to visit if you're in the area.

Caesar A.

The service is great. The waiters are pleasant. Food was ok. The fries were good. Good location.

J

This place have excellent social distancing going on in the restaurant. You can sit at the bar in the dining room or out on the patio. This place does have a view of the water. All the food that you see pictures of was cooked excellent. The service was amazing and we went here twice and sat in the bar and in the dining room. The bar is amazing and has some pretty good character with it.

Mark J. R.

Great beer. Stopped in for a quick bite. Cheese curds were great, beer cold. Service was a little slow, but understandable as it seemed two workers covering entire bar and dining room