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The Montcalm
An Adirondack classic delivering authentic American cuisine.Every restaurant I go to leaves a longing for the class and dedication to the customer that’s expected in American cuisine. One step inside the Montcalm, and you instantly feel like you’re their main concern.
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Located between downtown Glens Falls and the beautiful Lake George, the Montcalm offers the essential dishes for an American culture experience. Founded in 1956 by Bus and Georgia Beckos, the restaurant theme is of the French and Indian War, featuring France’s famous Gen. Louis-Joseph de Montcalm.
In case I had forgotten, a few steps into the main dining hall of the spacious log cabin-style building reminded me of the time period you entered. Once seated, paintings of famous historical figures and glorious Adirondack scenes scattered the walls, including a large portrait of Montcalm himself over the fireplace at the end of the room.
It only took one look at the exquisite dinner menu to know I was eating the high-class of American food. The entrees consist of the finest meats, ranging anywhere from veal to prime rib to lobster tails. Though an average meal at dinner time will probably push you over $20, the payment is worth it.
However, the Montcalm offers a much cheaper variety on their lunch menu, and that is what my party attended. After being seated, water and a basket of scones with butter and jam were delivered, and I realized that service is their highest priority. The menu offers many varieties of soups, salads, and sandwiches for a price usually ranging under $10.
The Montcalm even presented small dishes like fettuccine alfredo or a sirloin, but my eyes could not resist a good old turkey sandwich. Any dish can come with a number of small sides including fries, cole slaw, or even a garden salad. Other members of the party ordered other sandwiches like hot roast beef or the Rueben.
Before I got a lot of time to glance at the old-time scenery, the food was brought to us in a prompt ten minutes. One bite into my turkey sandwich, and I knew it was the right choice. The turkey was topped with crisp lettuce and fresh tomatoes, and doused with a creamy mayonnaise inside the white bread. The turkey itself was very tender, making the sandwich worth while.
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A few minutes into the meal, the server returned and said, “Has everything been prepared the way you like it?”
It was not a feeling of a required visit by the waitress to ask if you were enjoying the food, but instead an assurance that the care of the customer is the restaurant’s main concern.
Before the other meals concluded, I managed to grab a bite of the Rueben, making me almost regret getting the turkey sandwich. The juices flowed out of the corn beef even with the dry texture.