Lake Placid's dining scene is diverse and innovative, with many restaurants featuring locally sourced food. Choose from Adirondack style barbecue, farm-to-table, and gourmet innovation to name a few. Lake Placid's restaurants provide an array of options amidst a spectacular backdrop that can only be found in the Adirondack Mountains.
Craft cocktail, anyone?
Lake Placid, well known for its daytime outdoor activities, also boasts a nightlife that keeps the streets bustling and the fun happening well after dark. Rub shoulders with the locals and grab a bite to eat at one of our famous brew pubs or a cozy corner tavern. Spend a quiet night enjoying cocktails over the water, or hit one of the sports bars to cheer on your favorite team. Feel like dancing or listening to live music? Lake Placid can help you out with that, too!
From farm to table
Lake Placid is rightfully becoming one of the best locations to dine in the Adirondacks for a reason. The restaurants in town are combining the best in tradition with flavorful experiments. They are locally sourcing from small farms and upholding the Lake Placid tradition of elegance with a mountain twist to it. Here’s a list of restaurants that are trying new things while staying committed to classic Adirondack deliciousness.
Dining with a view
Enjoy your meal surrounded by mountain vistas and pristine lakes. Watch the sunset and dine under the stars. There are many restaurants in Lake Placid that offer outdoor and lakeside seating. You can also get your food to go to create your own outdoor dining experience along the waterfront in Mid’s Park.
Dining with a view
Enjoy your meal surrounded by mountain vistas and pristine lakes. Watch the sunset and dine under the stars. There are many restaurants in Lake Placid that offer outdoor and lakeside seating. You can also get your food to go to create your own outdoor dining experience along the waterfront in Mid’s Park.
Generations
2559 Main Street, Lake Placid
(518) 837-5052
Golden Arrow's family friendly restaurant, "Generations," is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. In keeping with the sustainable philosophy of the Golden Arrow, the menu features many foods that are grown and raised locally. Our goal is to keep it...
Bluesberry Bakery
2436 Main Street, Lake Placid
(518) 523-4539
Sweets for the soul. Homemade European and American delights. Stop in for the delicious aromas of freshly baked goods -- everything from croissants and scones to extravagant celebrations of sugar! Hours: Open 7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday-Tuesday. Open...
Big Mountain Deli & Creperie
2475 Main Street, Lake Placid
(518) 523-3222
"First place we head when in town" Kaillie Humphries, 2010 Olympic Gold Medalist, Canada, Bobsleigh "Outstanding" NY Times "Seriously good Sandwiches" San Jose Mercury News "Not to be missed!" Gourmet Magazine We believe in using the freshest...
Moose Lodge Boathouse Restaurant
30 Marina Way, Lake Placid
(518) 523-2551
Located on the scenic shores of Lake Placid, come enjoy a casual, family friendly dining experience. Relax on our spacious deck and take in the incredible views of Whiteface Mountain and the surrounding High Peaks. Chef Matthew Baldwin's creative...
Maggie's Pub
144 Lodge Way, Lake Placid
(877) 523-2700
Maggie's is the Lodge's classic wood-paneled Lake Placid pub, well-stocked with drinks of every kind, games, puzzles and good cheer. Deep armchairs face a merry, crackling fire; pendant lamps illuminate the billiards table. Outside on the terrace...
Lisa G's
6125 Sentinel Road, Lake Placid
(518) 523-2093
Every resort town has "that place". The place where locals hang out and out-of-towners flock to enjoy great food and drink in a relaxed atmosphere with a tab that won't break the bank. In Lake Placid, "that place" is my place, Lisa G's. Open Mon, Wed-S...
Lake Placid Club Golf House
88 Morningside Drive, Lake Placid
(518) 523-4460
Celebrate your wedding at our spectacular Mountain Resort. The perfect spot for your destination wedding. Our culinary staff is ready to exceed your expectations with superior cuisine and service ensuring a wonderful celebration. Overlooking the...
The Cabin Grill
2520 Main Street, Lake Placid
(518) 302-4863
The Cabin Grill is a cozy breakfast destination with a warm and inviting atmosphere of authentic Adirondack hospitality, and featuring traditional twig design. The Cabin Grill is also available for private events, and offers outdoor seating on Main...
Delta Blue
2520 Main Street, Lake Placid
(518) 524-3013
Delta Blue is a southern-themed restaurant rooted deeply in the traditional cuisine of the Mississippi Delta, and featuring authentic Memphis-style bbq and Cajun cuisine. Delta Blue pays homage to Juke Joints & Roadhouses along Highway 61 by hosting...
Nicola's On Main
2617 Main Street, Lake Placid
(518) 523-5853
Owner/Chef Michael Nicola has been in the restaurant business in Lake Placid, for 36 years, specializing in Authentic Italian Cuisine. His daughter, Maggie, has now joined the family business, as a chef. We are committed to using the highest quality...
Great Adirondack Steak & Seafood Co.
2442 Main Street, Lake Placid
(518) 523-1629
Welcome to The Great Adirondack Steak & Seafood. Owned and operated by the Kane family since 1987, we are open 365 days a year. Thinking of having a BBQ and want the best meats in town? We can prepare a great "pick up" of meats and sides and all the...
Great Adirondack Brewing Company
2442 Main Street, Lake Placid
(518) 523-1629
Voted one of the 10 best ski resort breweries in America by USA today, Great Adirondack Brewing Company is an award-winning brewery located in the heart of Lake Placid. With craft beers ranging from IPAs and blondes to stouts and Belgian style ales...
Artisans
144 Lodge Way, Lake Placid
(877) 523-2700
Artisans is an intimate, fire-lit, Lake Placid restaurant that extends out to the Lodge's wide covered balconies in fine weather. The high windows and grand porches seem to seat the diner almost upon the lake. Their menus highlight the bounty of the...