Lake Placid's dining scene is diverse and innovative, with many restaurants featuring locally sourced food. Choose from Adirondack style barbecue, farm-to-table, special food events, 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.
From farm to table
Lake Placid is rightfully 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, locally sourcing from small farms and upholding the Lake Placid tradition of elegance with a mountain twist.
Meet us at the bar
Lake Placid 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.
Dining with a view
Enjoy your meal surrounded by mountain vistas and pristine lakes. Watch the sunset and dine under the stars by a cozy fire.
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...
Ere's Pizza Ristorante
2439 Main Street, Suite 3, Lake Placid
(518) 523-2997
Open since 1994 Ere's Pizza Ristorante is family owned and operated. Our central location on Main Street offers you casual Italian dining by the lake. We have seating for 25 as well as an outdoor patio. Both offer the most spectacular view of Mirror Lake.
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...
Taste Bistro & Bar at The Mirror Lake Inn
Mirror Lake Inn Resort & Spa77 Mirror Lake Drive, Lake Placid
(518) 302-3000
Taste Bistro & Bar is recognized for its warm, friendly, and casual atmosphere where food and drink are the primary focus. With a panoramic view of Mirror Lake, a porch with comfortable rockers amidst the grandeur of a four-diamond hotel, this...
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...
Cake Placid
2051 Saranac Ave, Lake Placid
(518) 523-9866
Cake Placid serves Lake Placid and the surrounding communities with elegant wedding cakes, fresh breakfast pastries, gourmet cupcakes & cookies, and other from-scratch bakery goods. Our location at 2051 Saranac Avenue provides seating and a modern...
Around the Lake Coffee
2517 Main St, Lake Placid
All espresso based drinks including cold brew and nitro coffee. Located conveniently on Main Street in downtown Lake Placid. Around the Lake is the perfect stop for your next cup of Joe when you're in Lake Placid. Grab a drink and a pastry and enjoy...
Redneck Bistro BBQ & Grill
2302 Saranac Ave, Lake Placid
(518) 523-8095
Redneck Bistro celebrates the working man's food and traditions and serves barbecue, grill fare and seasonal items. Our new menu features a variety of fantastic salads made with fresh mixed greens as well as other great vegetarian options. We also...
Base Camp Cafe and Camp Cocktail
2488 Main Street, Lake Placid
(518) 523-3888
Base Camp Cafe is a cozy spot on Main St. in Lake Placid, NY. Specializing in gourmet bagels and bagel sandwiches made with the highest quality, freshest ingredients during the day! We also have a plethora of fresh baked goods and a full espresso and...
Mr Mike's Pizza
2742 Main Street, Lake Placid
(518) 523-9770
Specializing in pizza & homemade Italian dinners. Conveniently located one block away from the Olympic Center. Eat-in, take-out, free delivery. Mon - Thurs 4pm - 10pm Fri - Sun 12pm - 10pm Mr. Mike's also offers a private Banquet Room for larger...
The View Restaurant at the Mirror Lake Inn
77 Mirror Lake Drive, Lake Placid
(518) 302-3000
A truly exceptional dining experience, The View is Lake Placid's only AAA Four-Diamond "Exceptional" rated restaurant. We have also received the Wine Spectator's Dining Guide Award for Excellence for the past fifteen years. It's elegant, romantic and...
Caffe Rustica Catering
1936 Saranac Avenue, Suite 105, Lake Placid
(518) 523-7511
Welcome to Caffe Rustica! Our chefs, trained at the Culinary Institute of America, prepare fresh Mediterranean style food daily. We are known for our delectable entrees and wood-fired pizzas. Visit our website for updated menus and information!
Big Slide Brewery & Public House
5686 Cascade Road, Lake Placid
(518) 523-7844
Big Slide Brewery & Public House opened in June of 2016 at 5686 Cascade Road, just over a mile from downtown Lake Placid, near several popular and busy sites such as the Lake Placid Horse Show Grounds, the Olympic Torch, the Ski Jump Complex, Craig...