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.
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.
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.
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...
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!
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...
Simply Gourmet
2099 Saranac Ave, Lake Placid
(518) 523-3111
"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...
Upstairs Grill Steak & Seafood
2490 Main St, Lake Placid
(518) 302-5451
The only steakhouse in town! Centrally located overlooking Main St in Downtown Lake Placid. The Upstairs Grill features the tender wet aged steaks, beautiful seafood, and hand made wood fired pizza. Our well appointed second floor dining room gives...
Green Goddess Natural Market
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...
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.
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...
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...
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.
Top of the Park
2407 Main Street, Lake Placid
(518) 523-3632
At top of the park we pride ourselves on serving the perfect drink. Located above main street in downtown Lake Placid, you'll find some of the finest Wines, Scotches, Bourbons, Craft Beers, and Spirits in the world! After you pick up you're perfect...
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...
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...