A&W Restaurant

We stopped in for breakfast. This is obviously a very popular spot, because it was busy. They have…read morea smaller, indoor dining room, but they also have outdoor dining as well. Everyone was friendly. My partner had the cheese omelette with rye toast. The omelette did not come with potatoes, but she did not mind at all. She liked the omelette very much, and she said that the rye bread was fabulous! She gave me a small piece, and I agree. It was delicious! I had the breakfast burrito with scrambled eggs, potatoes, and bacon. It also came with salsa and sour cream on the side. The salsa was very good, it had just a tiny "zip" to hit. They were a great addition to the burrito. The only thing, I would say about the burrito, was that the tortilla was not heated at all. It was like they took the tortilla out of the wrapper, and just put it around the food. It was a little disappointing, but overall it was still very good. My friend had Earl Gray tea, and I had coffee, which was delicious. Plus, they kept my cup full. She said that they used a good brand tea Prices were very reasonable. One thing about the place, because it is so popular, when they get busy, it is best to have patience. From the time we walked into the time we got our food it was almost a half an hour. It wasn't bad, we just visited amongst ourselves. Also, my partner kept admiring all of the beautiful photographs on the wall. It's a nice space. Apparently, the person who supplies the food for the restaurant is the photographer that took the pictures. Overall, a good meal. Thank you.

Amazing food and atmosphere. Quiet locals restaurant. All the food was fresh. The seafood scampi…read moredid not disappoint and the bacon cheeseburger was also very good. We will be back when in town.

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A&W Restaurant

3.0(61 reviews)

43.8 mi

Went here today looking for a quick bite to eat and I ordered a cheeseburger with fries and a root…read morebeer float and it was amazing. Service was slow but my waitress was really friendly so it made up for it. Such a classic restaurant that is family friendly and fun!

Cool old school A&W, no dine-in ,pull your car up or dine at the park benches, vibe back to the…read more50's. A waitress will take your order and bring you the food. Recommend you upgrade to the basket. Cash or Check only. Remember to tip the staff.

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Lisa G's

4.2(463 reviews)

10.8 mi

Love this spot many years Alisa & I Enjoyed the wings, and could walk here from 346 old military…read moreRd, where we lived, Lisa was always so nice to us and the great staff See you soon!!! Lisa G,s Clarence A Oliver

Have been coming here for over a decade and absolutely adore it every time. Fun specialty drinks,…read moregreat variety for meals, kind staff, and good vibes all around! My absolute favorites are the cheese treat, Greek wings, calamari, Moroccan burrito and the garlic fries with the fish + chips are incredible And if you're lucky to get Lindsey, she is always a blast!

Bar

Pork lettuce wrap appetizer

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View from the deck

Wyatt's

4.2(216 reviews)

10.4 mi

We had a chicken burrrito and 2 chicken tacos. The food was authentic Mexican, the chicken tender…read moreand flavorful, and the portions very large. It was very reasonable, filling and delicious! Sorry my pictures of it didn't come out.

Canned beans in burrito, skimpy guacamole, tons of cumin and tough brisket= no bueno. Love Lake…read morePlacid but the food scene is sadly wanting.

Storefront inside mall area

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Wyatt's is a tiny place in a little indoor mall on Main St

The Shamrock Bar & Grill

4.3(28 reviews)

16.4 mi

This place is awesome. But please note two important facts. It is only open Wednesday and Friday…read more You will be surrounded by regulars. And that won't matter. Everyone is welcome. Not a huge menu. Fresh salad, great calamari and we both had great prime rib. The wings at the next table looked great. This is a great local bar with food to match.

Bad food and horrible wait times. If you want a place to meet locals and drink, the Shamrock is the…read moreplace for you. If you want lousy food after an hour plus wait time, this is the place for you.

Signs

Chicken Fingers, broccoli, and hand cut fries.

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Fresh quality ingredients

Black Bear Restaurant

3.7(436 reviews)

10.3 mi

•$$$

Don't be fooled by the name--this is an Italian restaurant! The family stopped in for dinner and…read moreasked to be seated on the balcony. While the area is a bit small, any minor inconvenience quickly fades into the background once you see the fantastic views of the lake. My wife and daughter ordered the pasta carbonara, and my son decided on the chicken and shrimp over linguini. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meals. I ordered the veal parmesan with angel hair pasta--truth be told, the pasta was a bit overdone, but the veal itself was tasty, as was the marinara sauce. Service was great from start to finish--attentive and accompanied by a smile. Tip on parking: It's metered street parking and can be tough to find a spot, so give yourself some time to park before your meal! If you find the information useful or like the pictures, drop a comment.

Very standard American restaurant with a good variety of dishes. We had the calamari, shrimp and…read morescallops penne pasta, and salmon here, and everything was very decent. I'd actually say my favorite dish was their homemade bread with garlic dipping sauce, it was absolutely delicious. We were able to get a seat at the outside patio overlooking the lake which was great. The service was decent, although they rushed us out so they could turnover the table to the next guests.

Bad Area

Black Bear Restaurant - Fish w/mashed potatoes & grilled vegetables. The head was a surprise-my college age son didn't care-said the fish itself was delicious.

Fish w/mashed potatoes & grilled vegetables. The head was a surprise-my college age son didn't care-said the fish itself was delicious.

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McDonald's

2.7(27 reviews)

20.1 mi

It's McDonald's. Food came out quick and tasty. Prepared to order…read more Not sure how friendly the staff is since I used a kiosk.

I went to McDonald's this evening to grab a burger , fries and chocolate shake. The whole order was…read morehorrible, the fries were rubbery, the cheese burger was thin and dry, what was considered a milkshake was a thin liquid with whipped cream on top and had a taste that I can't even explain it was so odd. I remember milkshakes being made out of ice cream and milk, this tasted nothing like ice cream and milk. I don't have any idea what I tasted but I tossed it down the sink. If I had felt better I would have went back and asked 'What the heck is this ?' I now remember why I hadn't been to Peru McDonalds for quite some time. I will now never return , no more chances. BTW: The cost was way too high compared to Burger King. Definitely will tell friends and relatives about this experience.

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Dave's Hot Chicken

3.0(14 reviews)

32.2 mi

I was greeted with a great smell of chicken and great noise definitely will be returning back for…read moresome great chicken jp help me with this review this was the best

Long wait time, ghetto unprofessional and rude staff. Fast food quality food. 1/5 starsread more

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McDonald's

1.7(16 reviews)

10.6 mi

20 piece chicken McNugget was absolutely amazing today for lunch. Where else can you feed three…read morepeople for $4.99. The large fries were hot and had just the right amount of salt. M My only complaint would be that you only get three dipping sauces with 20 nuggets. You do the math one dipping sauce is only good for six nuggets now you have two nuggets you have to eat dry. I had to pay an extra $.25 for one sauce. Come on now.

She was very rude to my son and she messed up the order for my son and he went up and asked for his…read morecorrect item and she rolled her eyes and walked away

McDonald's

3.0(15 reviews)

15.2 mi

There food is great and I love their hamburger people are always so nice and friendlyread more

1-Had to wait over 5 minutes for a manager to open the drawer when I used a $100 bill. I would…read morehave used something smaller if I had it. 2- cashier short changed me and insisted he was right. 3- asked for a drink with no ice, it showed up on the screen as no ice. They filled the 2 orders of drinks behind me, while I waited for my drink. I didn't bite on the baiting that was being performed. When I spoke with the manager- she seemed like she could care less. With 3 strikes on one visit. Not so good. Yes I know this is supposed to be fast food. Good customer service? A joke!

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Jae J.

9 years ago

This place is beyond terrible. Waited about 40 minutes and all we ordered was 3 hamburgers. Never coming here again. read more

Jessica M.

10 years ago

Good food and good service we come here every time we visit the area never had a bad meal!

Tim C.

8 years ago

Nice place to stop in for a quick bite.

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After a great trip up the Whiteface Mountain Toll Highway, we ventured into Lake Placid. Being a…read moreMonday, several places were closed for lunch. We walked by this place next to Starbucks, walked a bit more, and decided we were hungry and thirsty, so we decided to give it a shot. We were not disappointed. We had mussels, and shrimp tacos. Quite delicious all the way around. Good portions, and we ended up taking some food home. The highlight of the day was our waiter, Joselo, competent, friendly and a pleasure to interact with. And, he makes the most fabulous blueberry mojito!!!! Who knew? We will definitely return in hopes of a repeat visit and more good food and drink.

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