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...
Eleanor's Pasta Kitchen
2525 Main Street, Lake Placid
(518) 523-2388
Opened in the winter of 2017, Eleanor's Pasta Kitchen specializes in quick service made-to-order pasta. Think 'Chipotle' but with pasta. Choose your pasta, sauce, and meat/veggie. We've got the rest! Wine, beer, sides, and desserts are also available....
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...
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...
Green Goddess Natural Market - Catering
2051 Saranac Ave, Lake Placid
(518) 523-4676
The Scape Cafe and Catering at Green Goddess Natural Market is located in the Placid Pond Plaza at 2051 Saranac Ave. Across from Super Shoes. Our Organic Cafe is open for breakfast and lunch from 8am to 3pm weekdays and 10am to 3pm weekends with free...
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...
Dancing Bears Restaurant
2404 Main St, Lake Placid
(518) 523-3619
Start your day with an incredible American breakfast featuring hardy omelets, buttermilk pancakes with fresh berries or just a great cup of coffee and fresh baked muffins all while enjoying one of Lake Placid's great views. For lunch and dinner, the...
Lake Placid Pub & Brewery
813 Mirror Lake Drive, Lake Placid
(518) 523-3813
Voted the Best Local Brewery - 2018 Adirondack Daily Enterprise Voted Best Restaurant in the Northern Adirondacks - Adirondack.net Voted 'The Best Brewery' and 'The Best Bar' in the Adirondack Park - Adirondack Life Readers' Choice awards The Lake...
'Dack Shack
2099 Saranac Ave, Lake Placid
(518) 523-3555
Food with an attitude! If you like seriously good food made with quality ingredients you won't want to miss the 'Dack Shack. The Shack, as locals lovingly refer to it, is a one-of-a-kind experience! Brunch (weekends), Lunch and Dinner all have a...
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...
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...
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...
Fratelli Pizza Market
2241 Saranac Ave, Lake Placid
(518) 302-5093
Fratelli Pizza Market is a full service convenience store and food market. Our menu features specialty pizzas, chicken wings, hot sandwiches and subs, and a variety of classic italian meals. Perfect for a quick bite or to pick up for a large group...