Gaby’s by the Lake

This place has the best views and for quick sandwich for lunch it was perfect. The flat bread was also delicious.

Our annual Holiday Honeymoon. However my first time at Gaby’s. We choose to eat outside in the water. Lightly breezy, 60 degrees. He ordered the burger while I tried the more adventurous kale salad. Wonderful service, excellent twist on traditional burgers and sandwiches. My only negative: $ 3.50 for a glass of tea. A bit excessive. I’ll drink water (or wine) instead.

We were seated quickly, a nice table right next to the lake view. Its a wonderful view of the lake, serene and very tranquil with a nice cool brreeze. Our server Cristie was friendly, professional and thoughtful. After all this is what you come to expect from a 5 star /​5 diamond facility. Our table ordered the kale grilled salad with peaches, pine nuts and goat cheese dressing. Kids had mac & cheese, fish tacos were awesome although the fish was fried in a batter it was still good served in a soft warm corn tortilla. The tacos had roasted sweet corn and peppers The Gaby chopped salad with chicken was very plentiful with tomatoes, lettuce grilled chicken and a side dressing of lightly sweetened pesto dressing. All the food was excellent and large portions.
For dessert we had the key lime pie with merengue and rasberry coulis. The pie itself had was good enough to go solo without the presence of the sweet merengue but we ate it anyways.
Excellent key lime for a Georgia dessert.

Nilsson cocktail with coconut rum, lemonade, and ginger ale was perfectly refreshing on a hot afternoon. Lobster grilled cheese with Havarti was the bomb with lots of real lobster. Very fresh mixed green salad. My husband had the beef brisket sandwich and thought it was okay. Little skimpy on the beef.

I am bringing a couple hundred people to the Ritz here — and they arrive in the next two days — very worried.
My wife ordered the Kale Salmon salad. The first serving was raw salmon, we sent it back with their apologies — the next one they brought was raw too. The bar service prior was incredibly slow an not attentive.
So bad. This is a Ritz right? Gang — if you fix this for my large group coming I will repost, but this is incredible so far.

We went here for a casual Friday night dinner on the patio. The building and setting are great. But the service was not very good — we waited at least 20 minutes after ordering our second round of drinks (and they were not busy). Then when the bill came we were double charged for one of the meals. The waiter was sweet, but at this price point, sweet isn’t enough! And speaking of price point, it is pretty ridiculous. $ 12 for kids meals. My husband had a basic burger — $ 21. And I had very average scallops — $ 34. I get you’re partly paying for the view and the setting, but there was nothing memorable about the food. Might go back for cocktails and the setting, but wouldn’t eat here again.

Features a fantastic view of the water front and cozy, heated seating next to fireplaces on the inside.
Based on other reviews, I decided to try the lobster grilled cheese sandwich and was bitterly disappointed by the quantity provided. Sure, lobster meat is pricey and I never expected anything huge. But $ 21 for a sandwich about the size of my fist? (I have fairly small hands). The sandwich itself was pretty good, but the price + quantity left much to be desired.

Service is excellent as well as the food. Have some nice seasonal drinks as well as dinner specials. Relax by the fireplace in winter and open deck overlooking the lake in the warm months. Small but good wine list and small but excellent menu, staff is willing to adjust if you have special requests.

I had a rough week. I had to spend it both at Lake Burton and Lake Oconee. Okay who am I kidding, I randomly got to live the dream of lake life at Georgia’s two swankiest lakes over the course of seven days.
The view here is stunning! You definitely feel like you’re on vacation someplace tropical rather than middle of nowhere Georgia. Maybe it’s just me, but I felt like I was at the tropical bar from Cocktail, but at a gorgeous lake instead. Gaby’s is a full bar with several beers on tap. The service is great, as to be expected for the Ritz. I only had a drink before heading to a work dinner function, but they had a buffet set up that looked absolute;y amazing.
I would definitely go back for a drink and to eat. You owe it to yourself to check it out while you’re at Reynolds Plantation.

Food was above average hut that could be our choice of menu items. Not a big fan of Georgia BBQ. Typical of big first class hotels the meal is expensive. Best for this restaurant was the ambience. Great setting, lively atmosphere and the staff were efficient and very friendly.

August 2, 2013 Engagement surprise
I have to rave about Kim a manager at Gaby’s. Somehow the plans for my daughter’s surprise was not forwarded on by another employee in the hotel, nor could we get a call back after 3 calls to her. Only hours before the surprise, I called Kim. When the girls walked in that night no one let on anything. We had a great dinner where substitutes are not only welcomed but assistance is offered. The pasta was ok, but the steak and garlic potatoes was fabulous. Their unique lobster burger was very good too. The guys ran late and the waiter stalled for us like a pro. In walks the future groom with the other guys and it was a huge hit. Kim had us moved to a larger table a bit more private, rose petals were sprinkled on the table and the champagne was popped! Again the guys ran late and it was nearing closing time, we offered to move to the lounge so the guys could eat but the waiter would not hear of it, stating «no we are here for whatever you need, please enjoy». That’s the Ritz I know. What a beautiful night thanks to the staff at Gaby’s for quick thinking and handling our situation with such professionalism and grace!

Gaby’s is a nice spot to grab a drink and hang out by the lake while at Reynolds Plantation.

Nice views, friendly service. The menu is small, but the food is great. The hummus appetizer is different than what you’d expect for hummus… black-​eyed peas topped with cheese and BACON! I had the BBQ platter as the main course which was great. Ribs that fall off the bone and a pulled pork biscuit with some cheesy grits… it was great!

Amazing atmosphere, great service, fantastic food and all around WOW factor!

Good food with huge portions. Not a terribly huge menu selection. Great service and great views of the lake. However, way too expensive. $ 3.50 for a Coke? Really? And like $ 14 for a martini? Ugh. At least they also do pool service which is nice.

On the lake behind the Ritz Carlton Lodge — Reynolds Plantation
Is defiantly on that list of places to take your special someone when you want to impress.
Chef prepared menu uses locally grown ingredients.
My wife had to try the $ 12 Hot Chocolate while I had to see if a $ 17 Lobster Grilled cheese was worth it. The atmosphere was worth it all…
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No Shirt, No Shoes, Our Pleasure!
Gaby’s by the Lake is located poolside and offering some of the most inspiring views of Lake Oconee. Gaby’s provides a relaxed dining experience for the entire family, whether you arrive by boat or by car to pick up your order, or to relax and enjoy the stunning view.
*Casual menu of pizzas, salads, sandwiches and grilled favorites
*Signature chilled cocktails
*Stunning lakeside views
*“Come as you are” attire
*Reservations not required
*Lunch served from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Saturday through Tuesday
*Lite Fare served from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday through Tuesday
*Dinner served from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Friday through Sunday