Don't be fooled by the name--this is an Italian restaurant! The family stopped in for dinner and asked 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. read more

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Very standard American restaurant with a good variety of dishes. We had the calamari, shrimp and scallops 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. read more

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Food was good, no issues with service. Menu a bit pricey but they do have a good location.

My friend and I were in Lake Placid for a couple of days and stopped here for lunch on our first day. The ambiance and vibe was welcoming, despite it being busy. We were sat at a table with a beautiful view. Our server was friendly and helpful. I have some unique food allergies and they were able to accommodate my dietary needs. I had a bacon cheeseburger with a side salad. My burger was cooked to perfection. If you are in Lake Placid, I highly recommend you check them out. read more

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My family and I dined here as a group of ten (along with some squabbling babies in tow), and the staff was incredibly accommodating. Getting a table at the far side of the restaurant, with perfect views of the lake, felt like winning the lottery. The menu has a diner-like variety and the food is decent. The burgers were the clear favorite. It was ordered by most of our party, and it's pretty stacked with veggies, bacon, AND two sausage slices (a random topping, but who's going to complain about more processed protein? Not me!). Anyone who ordered fries at the table had to endure sharing with those who didn't because they arrived irresistibly hot and fresh. A few things fell just a little flat. The mozzarella wrap was a little plain and bland, and someone who ordered the French onion soup ended up scraping most of the cheese layer off, pronouncing it to be just 'a little too much'. But throughout our meal, service was polite and responsive, making it a great spot to grab a bite in spite of the few meal falls. The views are likely the best part of dining here, especially if you're lucky enough to snag a spot closest to the waterfront views. We were too large a group to take advantage, but if you're a smaller party and the weather's favorable, I'd definitely ask about getting a seat up on the second floor patio where I'd bet the view of Mirror Lake would be even more stunning. read more

Black Bear Restaurant - American Near Me - Lake Placid, New York

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I wanted to love this place but just can't get pass the food. I give two stars because it seems like a nice family owned business. I sat at the bar and the bartender gave us great service. The ambiance of the place is also nice and has a cost feel. When it comes to the food, we had the black bear Chicken pasta dish that had absolutely no flavor. Had to drown the dish with Leon and salt and that could not even help it. We also had the fried haddock with fries. The breading was very bland and again, lemon and the tartar sauce so. It help much. Fish was overpriced for the size presented. Will not be coming back as there are better restaurants in the area. read more

Excellent calamari with light coating and cooked perfectly! Got the Black Bear Burger and it was SOOO good! Great staff, friendly and attentive. read more

Black Bear Restaurant - Calamari - American Near Me - Lake Placid, New York

meh. Food was ok --but the service was not the greatest. As my husband said, they were clearing off our dishes so fast it was like they needed to wash them to give to other diners. Like there weren't enough to go around. We made reservations (by phone--there was no internet where we were) and they appeared reluctant to take it and then when we showed up there was no table--and despite my asking, didn't seat us outside--we were a table of 3 so we fell in the cracks between table for 2 (which appeared to be most of the tables outside) and like 8-12 inside. There are other options on the main drag that we'll try the next time read more

Restaurant was not busy, short wait for a table. The host is very kind and speedy! Sat down and promptly was greeted with water and bread. After that, we had to wait to order food for QUITE awhile. It almost felt like maybe they had forgotten about us. When food came out it was warm and as ordered. Ribeye and chicken tortellini. Both good and prepared as described on the menu. Waiting again for boxes and check. I will say, we spent the majority of our time here WAITING for "the next step." Overall the place is cozy and small, staff is kind but it definitely could use some buttoning up in the customer service area. read more

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Great food, better view and exceptional service Highly recommended Black Bear ....... read more

Great French Onion Soup! Caesar Salad wasn't the best... the chicken was gross. Service wasn't good - the waiters were all sitting inside talking to one another. However, great views from the outside patio. read more

Stunning views of Mirror lake. Service was slow but it was packed. Food was good and prices were reasonable. We were lucky to find a place to serve us. Everything was packed. Ordered spiedini, lol it's mozzarella sticks. I don't think they have a true understanding of what spiedini is. I'm a New York City girl. You can never get away with that in the city. But it's a Lake Placid restaurant. so don't expect much. A must try if in area. read more

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This place is truly horrific. I've been to LP 100x and always walked past this place but on an exceptionally cold night and not wanting to walk further me and the wife decided to stop in. Besides how worse could a 3.5 yelp review be? Much much worse. So check out the pics...1st warning sign? The giant Viking funeral pyre boat filled with peppermints. #2 you ask? The grease stained money shot of a specials list that I was afraid to handle without surgical gloves. #3? When I ask what you've got for Cabernet and you show me a large format bottle with about 4 oz in it. All set!! So now we're trapped...you want some sort of fish? Well, we've got "fish", "fried fish" and "seafood". But where's the veal parm? Under the chicken section. Duh!! We also have "pastas" and "sauces". So listen, we're here, we'll get an appy. And challenging is an understatement because most of it looks not good. So we get some sort of "I'm not a chef but let's get some mozzarella sticks from Sysco and throw some shit on it. The shit? Canned mushrooms, canned roasted red peppers...some old cubed up dry ham? Yep! How about some brown gravy from last week? Yep. Just stay away. Oh yeah, and don't throw 4 day old bread in the microwave. read more

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Great food and service on our visit with a beautiful view. Looking forward our next visit to BBR and LPNY

My wife and I truly enjoyed our dinner here. Wife had a Ribeye and I had the strip. Both cooked appropriately. Simple side with each getting a baked potato. Simple but tasty. The cut of meat was better than average (forgive me, Idk prime bs wet/dry aged or whatever). I just know tasty. Water and bread upon sitting. Nothing to write home about but it was prompt. It was an early dinner so the place was quiet and service was attentive. For us, this was the best dinner we've had in Lake Placid. Price was on fair for the area which tends to be on the higher side in general. read more

We dropped in here for early dinner on a Thursday, and were pleasantly surprised. We were seated immediately & sat by the window overlooking Mirror Lake. The drinks were nice- a cosmo & beer. The food is good, I got haddock & fries, which were delicious! The ravioli was very meaty & red sauce was tasty and there is a lot! Service was good, we were left alone but still attended to. Overall a great place for dinner! read more

Our first time in lake placid and we came here after a long hike, our family of 5 we asked to be seated outside and they were happy to accommodate us. Our server was very kind that my kids started cleaning the plates and helping clear the table to make it easier for him! Food was good, the fish and chips actually was great it was well seasoned not oily and very nice. The kids meal chicken strips wasn't that good, hard and not well cooked at some sides. But the view is definitely amazing and the rest of the meal was really good read more

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Accessible entrance. Conveniently located. Advertises lakefront patio seating, but it was not offered. Presumably because it's mid-Oct now. When we asked about sitting near the window, as the view offered was a large reason we chose here, we were told it was unavailable. There were only 2-3 tables of people, but okay... I'm not one to make a scene. The Poutine served was an atrocity to the name. Given our proximity to Canada, and the amount of traffic this town sees from Canada, I'd think poutine is something you'd nail. Shredded cheese? WTF We had the bacon, mushroom, Swiss burger. Zero seasoning on the patty, or the mushrooms. The "bacon" looked to be the microwaveable kind. Definitely not worth The amount of money I spent on this meal. read more

Black Bear Restaurant - Poutine... Made with shredded cheese? - American Near Me - Lake Placid, New York

Came for drinks and dessert. Great vibe. Amazing carrot cake. Very attentive service. Had great conversation about Montenegro and Bosnia. read more

Black Bear Restaurant - American Near Me - Lake Placid, New York

Last night I had the Lobster Ravioli with shrimp and it was phenomenal. Along w a white cream sauce it also had mushrooms, roasted tomato, baby asparagus and artichokes. The shrimp were cooked lightly which is my preference and the ravioli was just perfect. All the other vegetables in the cream sauce were done to perfection. I don't live locally but if I return would come back and will recommend this place to others. My wife also had a chicken meal that she also loved. Service was also cheerful and on point. read more

Black Bear Restaurant - Lobster Ravioli w Shrimp - American Near Me - Lake Placid, New York

We ordered the eggplant Parmesan to share for lunch, and it was great!! Our waiter was super nice and he split it for us, and it was a massive amount of food! It was delicious! We had a fantastic seat right by the water, and it was a beautiful day to be out there. Perfect!! read more

I was so happy with our experience here! They use the good lettuce for the salad, the homeace bread and oil are amazing. It has also been so long that I've been to a restaurant where the portions matched the pices, I was very satisfied. The eggplant parm was nice and crispy. read more

Great food and the chicken wings and drinks were great. Ambiance was perfect and service was amazing!

The drinks were watered down and the food was ok but nothing great. DEFINITELY not worth the cost. The ambiance and service are ok. They charged us a 3% additional charge for using a credit card - what the heck?!? read more

Amazing service, drinks and our dinners were incredible! Can't say enough about our dining experience there!

During our stay in Lake Placid we visited this spot and hung out at the bar and enjoyed the best Poutine! Friendly staff and wonderful food! We highly recommend this spot for a beer or a upscale dinner read more

Black Bear Restaurant - Poutine absolutely the best! - American Near Me - Lake Placid, New York

On a cold day walking around town in the misty rain/ snow... I was really craving an incredible French onion soup. This place served it up right! Perfect! Will have to come back for a larger meal as all the food at people's tables around us looked great! Service was on point as well! read more

I tried this Veal Parmesan when we stopped here and it was very delicious. The cutlet was a good size, the breading - while a little heavy - was tasty and perfectly fried. The sauce had a very homemade taste which was extra appealing. The whole order came with warm, homemade bread and garden salad. The service was terrific, they made you feel like family. If I had one "complaint" it's that I couldn't figure out the "vibe" of the restaurant. The menu was upscale, the lighting was dim and intimate, but there was a large bar and television in the middle as well. Overall it was a great experience! read more

Black Bear Restaurant - American Near Me - Lake Placid, New York

Thanks to the awesome view of Mirror Lake and the quality of food and service here, this is my go-to when in Lake Placid. Personal favorite is the chicken parm and the homemade bread. Unlike most restaurants in Lake Placid on a Tuesday, this one is open. Authentic Italian owned and run. Pro tip: Pay in cash to avoid 3% credit card fee! read more

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Blah! Boring menu, okay food, rude service and staff. Great views from outdoor dining deck, but unless you like standard blah food, look elsewhere. Same owners as White Bear restaurant. Same boring menu and food. Sorry to say... read more

We ate lunch here today, kinda disappointing, both our burgres were way over cooked, dry like hockey pucks, rolls were toasted so much they were like croutons. Cheese on burgers was not melted, just placed on top. Service was good, but for $20 per burger, things should come out better than they did today. read more

Black Bear Restaurant - Bacon swiss burger - American Near Me - Lake Placid, New York

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The food was great. My girlfriend I shared a classic wrap and ordered a French onion soup that was da bomb. The beer was cold, the service was phenomenal, and the ambiance is unmatched. Great family owned restaurant! read more

Our family had dinner here for the first time last night and our entire family enjoyed our meals. Service was friendly and good! We enjoyed a fish dish, the chopped chicken & tortellini with a blush vodka sauce, Mac & cheese from the kids menu and chicken black bear pasta- this is the only meal not pictured but my husband loved it and the portion was large. read more

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may very well be the best restaurany I have ever been to. I love this place with all my heart and the service is amazing. Best of all the ambiance this may very well be the greatest restaurant evey. read more

The food is outstanding. Service is incredible. The view of Mirror Lake cannot be beat. It's our go to restaurant whenever we visit our son. read more

Ribs were hard and dried out and extremely mediocre. The Alfredo just tasted like noodles with oil on them. There was no flavor. This was a take out order but I got there right at the time they said and everything was cold. read more

I came to Yelp for a recommendation while in the area, and I am so happy that I did. Originally we had passed dancing bears across the street, and said we would come back dinner time for there! After looking over the menu, nothing had us too excited, so we crossed the street! Boy am I happy that we did. Cute little cozy spot. Staff was super friendly, we were seated right away. Salad was fresh and crisp, the dressings were absolutely phenomenal. I don't know if there house made or straight out of a bottle, but I wanted to take the Italian dressing home with me. Food was a good meal. Would Come back here for the atmosphere :) read more

Black Bear Restaurant - Cute little set up - American Near Me - Lake Placid, New York

I went to White Bear , their sister restaurant. The food was trash. I walked out after ordering a beer and an appetizer. I am not a beer snob but the server didn't know what they had on tap, vs what was in bottle, nor did she know they type of beers I ordered the calamari. For about 10 seconds I thought I was chewing on a condom. 269 chews later, after spitting the food into a napkin, I asked for the check, and walked out. I would drop this place like a bad habit . read more

Came here for lunch. We got in immediately without a reservation (on a Tuesday afternoon). They have both outdoor and indoor seating. We opted for a table outdoors, which has a great view of Mirror Lake. I got the BLT, which had no shortage of bacon. Would come back. read more

Beautiful views. Food was good. Good service and our server was great. He knew the menu and was helpful. I don't eat animal products and he made certain to double check the items I ordered. I appreciated his attention to detail. No reservations. First come first serve. The best part of our meal was the homemade bread. Just soft and yummy! read more

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