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Gala Steakhouse & Bistro

222 Adams Road, Williamstown, MA 01267
413458-9590
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Ranked #4 of 34 restaurants in Williamstown
Price range: S$25 - S$31
Cuisines: Steakhouse
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Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Bar Scene, Groups, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Cross street: Main Street (Rte 2)
Description: Gala Steakhouse and Bistro is warm & inviting restaurant located inside The Orchards Hotel in lovely Williamstown Massachusetts in the heart of The Berkshires. With it’s not often found blend of classic and contemporary cuisine Gala offers something for everyone. Since becoming Gala in 2006 the restaurant has been reinvented to provide an experience not easily rivaled. Gala boasts an elegant dining room with breathtaking views of it’s adjacent courtyard. The menu, created by Executive Chef Chris Bonnivier, satisfies both the casual and formal diner by offering dishes such as Coq au Vin and Lobster Mac & Cheese in the winter season and Softshell Crab and Grilled Swordfish in the summer.
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West Sand Lake, New York
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013

First of all...the waitstaff at this restaurant were stellar! They were all really friendly and helpful. The food, while good, was not as great as we had hoped. My coq au vin was more like an overcooked chicken stew. My husband had a delicious sea bass dinner. We thought the prices were a little high for what we got.

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Albany, New York
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

We decided to celebrate our anniversary again this year with dinner at the Gala. I say again because that's where we went last year and God willin we'll be there next year and probably once in between. I feel an anniversary dinner should be as memorable as your time spent together. If you feel the same way this is where... More

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Matthew S, Manager at Gala Steakhouse & Bistro, responded to this review
11 May 2013

Thank you guests so much! Now Alabany is not that far away we would like to see you more often! We put in a lot of effort to make Gala an experience instead of just a meal and its your response that makes it all worth it! Come back soon! More

Athol, Massachusetts
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19 reviews 19 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

Little Gluten Free options for breakfast. The breakfast options were limited, slightly high, but the food was very good. I ended up with a fritata.

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Connecticut
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89 reviews 89 reviews
70 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 46 cities Reviews in 46 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013

We visited the Gala, which is located in the great "The Orchards Hotel" the night we arrived. My wife and I stopped into the lounge prior to dinner. The bartender Gregg was friendly, as was the rest of the staff in the hotel and restaurant. The chef, Chris, came around and introduced himself, and made some suggestions. When we finally... More

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North Adams, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2013

Food in the Berkshires is always good---but this is on the top tier. My mom came up to visit and when we found out that a very good and trendy restaurant in the area had a line out the door, we opted to get food instead of wait in the cold. Best decision ever. Gala not only offered a relaxing... More

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Matthew S, Manager at Gala Steakhouse & Bistro, responded to this review
12 March 2013

Thank you Devin for great review! We strive to make every meal special whether it's a Filet Mignon or a Veggie Burger. The true concept of what we do here is great food, great service.(period). Hope to see you again very soon and spread the word! More

Amesbury, Massachusetts
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10 reviews 10 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2013

We booked reservations at the Gala being we were staying at the Orchard Hotel. We were very pleasantly surprised by the menu. The food is superb but our server Felicia really made our dining experience wonderful. We were staying at the hotel for my birthday and staff the made a point to make me feel very special. Thank you Felicia,Mitch... More

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Matthew S, Manager at Gala Steakhouse & Bistro, responded to this review
12 March 2013

Thank you guests for noticing the hard work and remembering the staff by name! Everyone here at Gala and Orchards Hotel are more than happy to accomodate knowing that you, the guest, is the reason we are here! Come join us again soon. More

Pittsfield
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67 reviews 67 reviews
34 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2013

We ate at Gala on Valentine's Day. I know - what a mistake to try a place you haven't been to before, and on a holiday. Gala was great and the food was incredible, even the green beans had been cooked to perfection. I had lamb, it was prepared perfectly. We also ordered Coq au Vin: it could not have... More

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Matthew S, Manager at Gala Steakhouse & Bistro, responded to this review
12 March 2013

Thank you guests for your response! We had a great group of people for dinner on Valentine's day and we are soo happy to have shared it with you. We work hard to create an experience worth coming back for and by our recent reviews, it's paying off. But we couldn't do it without you so come back soon! More

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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2013

Unless you want to sit at the bar and have a drink, don't go here- overpriced, poor food, poor service. Outside of Greg the bartender, this place is terrible!

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orchardsgm, General Manager at Gala Steakhouse & Bistro, responded to this review
22 February 2013

I am very sorry to hear that you find so few positives regarding Gala. I'm not sure what would make you feel that way since the vast majority of Trip Advisor posts seem to indicate that there is much about Gala to be enjoyed. We try our best to please all of our guests and I'm very disappointed that we... More

Williamstown, Massachusetts, United States
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2013

We had a very nice prix fixe Valentine's dinner. Everything was very good, and in some cases, excellent - and the chef clearly put his heart into the design of the dinner, from the menu choices to the plating (lovely) and accent flavors. I recommend eating in the bar, near the fire - livelier than the main dining room. The... More

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Matthew S, Manager at Gala Steakhouse & Bistro, responded to this review
21 February 2013

Thank you for sharing your experience at Gala! A very large part of what we do here is driven from our local customers and we couldn't do it without you! Thanks for helping make Gala what it has become today! More

Montclair, New Jersey
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11 reviews 11 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2013

The Gala restuarant is a culinary surprise that one would not expect from a hotel restaurant. But The Orchards is no ordinary hotel. The breakfast is well done and varied. The dinner is gourmet with choices such as short ribs, coq au vin, scottish salmon, and even vegetarian options. Chef Chris came by our table of 27 during dinner and... More

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Matthew S, Manager at Gala Steakhouse & Bistro, responded to this review
21 February 2013

We are lucky to have a chef as committed as Chef Chris! He and his staff work very hard to give us the offerings they do! We as front of the house staff, get an opportunity to serve really great food. Join us again soon for another memorable meal! More

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