Lake Placid's dining scene is diverse and innovative, with many restaurants featuring locally sourced food from small, family-run farms. Choose from Adirondack style barbecue, farm-to-table, comfort food, and gourmet innovation, to name a few of the delights local chefs lovingly craft. Lake Placid's restaurants provide an array of options amidst a spectacular backdrop that can only be found in the Adirondacks.
Dining Update
With current restrictions on in-house dining at our great restaurants and bars, many local favorites are offering take-out and delivery services. For details and availability, please contact the restaurant, or checkout the latest updated Insider's guide.
Our local restaurants love their customers and look forward to connecting over a meal again soon.
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.
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.
Great Adirondack Brewing Company
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...
Salt of the Earth Bistro
5956 Sentinal Road, Lake Placid
(518) 523-5956
A small, quaint, affordable, bistro serving twisted foods from traditional roots. Menus change with the seasons, often utilizing game meats and seasonal vegetables and offers eclectic American as well as flavors from around the world.
Peak 47
7 Whiteface Inn Lane, Lake Placid
(888) 582-0505
Peak 47 features a relaxed Adirondack atmosphere where guests can enjoy a signature cocktail and live music, or enjoy casual dining from our special Peak 47 Menu. Fireplaces, TVs, and a bistro area make this the perfect apres ski, casual dining, or...
The Butler Room
2099 Saranac Ave, Lake Placid
(518) 523-3111
A great place to hold your small wedding, wedding shower, wedding breakfast, or rehearsal dinner. Depending on the type of event it can accommodate up to 120 guests. We offer a customized menu to meet your specific needs. Full bar available. Inquire...
Kanu
7 Whiteface Inn Lane, Lake Placid
(518) 523-0510
KANU is the premier dining venue at Whiteface Lodge. Our chef creates innovative American cuisine. The dining room is a spectacular Great Room with soaring, 30-foot high ceilings and stone fireplaces. We have intimate side rooms and porches, limited...
Camp Cocktail
2388 Main Street, Lake Placid
(581) 523-3888
Nestled in a little cabin in the middle of Main St., a fun, intimate dining experience awaits you. Classic Cocktails, Sharable Plates, Fondues & Divine Desserts Open Thurs - Sat evenings Available for Private Parties.
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...
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...
Hershel's Delicatessen
2490 Main Street, Lake Placid
(518) 837-5092
Hershel's brings the test of the city to the North Country. You'll find smoked salmon, whitefish and trout as well as house-made deli salads, meats and house-baked bagels and pastries, Hershel's Delicatessen is located in the same building as...
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...
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...
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...