The service was quick and the restaurant was clean and cute inside. I got the ramen with tofu, which was a big serving and overall good. I tried the chicken riggies which was good, but not a fan of the side vegetables that came with it. Got the calamari appetizer which was okay. Definitely recommend the peanut butter pie for desert (I don't even like peanut butter and this was delicious). read more

I'm so sad to leave a poor review, but there were multiple problems with my groups experience. Our server was attentive and friendly, however made multiple errors - they forgot an appetizer entirely, three entrees came out late, and a side was late and incorrect. Drinks were messed up and orders had to be repeated about 3 separate times. The restaurant was not busy, so I'm unsure how this could've happened. Some of the food was good - those who got the french dip sandwiches enjoyed it, as well as the wings. However, the black bean burger and beef stroganoff were average. It didn't blow us out of the water. The stroganoff had good flavor but was sitting in a pool of oil so that put some people off. I am visiting town, but unfortunately I would not come again if I return to Lake Placid due to the disorganization, errors, long wait for food and lack of food quality to make up for the prior problems. read more

'Dack Shack - Black bean burger - Burgers Near Me - Lake Placid, New York

Great food and good vibes. Had something for everyone on the menu. Wings, clam chowder, and Brussels sprouts were a hit and kids devoured the chicken tenders and burger. Would recommend and add to our rotation at Lake Placid. read more

The staff is very friendly and the ambiance is pretty cool...but the food...boring to not good. Burger is very small with no spices added to it, not even salt & pepper. Menu does say 1/4 burgers but I'd be surprised if that big. Sriracha Maple Beans, taste like corned baked beans with sriracha added to it. Don't get me wrong, I do like canned baked beans, but I expected more from a restaurant. One of the "Local Favorites" is the Shack Bowl. Described as "chilled farro, curry chickpeas, arugula, guacamole, cucumber, tomato, red onion, cotijo cheese, cilantro, lemon vinaigrette. Well, it should been called a salad because it was just about all arugula with a little of the remainder thrown on top. After years of wanting to try this place, we finally did. We'll continue driving by it from now on. read more

We loved this place. The drinks were well made and delicious. The food was well cooked and easy for your eyes to eat first. Their specials were delightful, the wings were well cooked and crispy without being drowned in sauce they were still flavorful. read more

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The food is fresh and wonderful. Owners are great people. Lovely surroundings and staff. Our go to place as locals.

We stopped in for lunch during the off season. It was around 1ish and the restaurant was empty except for one other party. The building is actually 2 separate eateries. While we didn't go to the other restaurant it seemed to be more of a grab and go type of place . It's fairly small and clean. We did see a small flyer by the restroom promoting the upstairs area where they have live bands. We were promptly greeted and sat at a booth. The waitress returned quickly with waters and paper menus . We ordered a bowl of clam chowder, a small caesar salad with chicken and an appetizer portion of fried brussel sprouts . The bowl of soup looked delicious and hearty with potatoes and clams. My husband said it was delicious. The salad was served on a small plate overflowing with Romain lettuce though the chicken looked a bit dry. It was average. The brussel sprouts were good but a bit greasy. The portion sizes were great and the waitress checked on us multiple times. A few other diners came in and they received the same treatment with their food delivered promptly. Everything that passed by us looked good! Overall the food and service were good. It wasn't over the top delicious but I'd pop back in to try other items on the menu. read more

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We love the 'Dack Shack highly recommend food is fresh and delicious the ambience is chill casual service is perfection if you are in town and you want good food you must try this spot getaway from main street hipped locations read more

I was so pleasantly surprised by the 'Dack Shack for SO many reasons... I'll start by saying the food was amazing and decently priced. The Mountain Goat Salad was incredible and so were the steak tacos! We sat at the bar and had such a wonderful conversation speaking with the young woman tending. I wish I got her name but we were too busy learning (and asking a million questions) about Bosnia. She was so welcoming, informative, and sweet and service was quick! Great beer selection. Adirondack chairs outside on their "paw-tio" are dog friendly (and they have entire meals for your pup if you're traveling with your four-legged friend!!). I will be back!!!! read more

I had the mahi taco which were very fresh and a whole piece of fish in each taco. Very good flavor. Hubby had the fried halibut with a wedge salad. Both were excellent. Service was good. Price was good for the location. read more

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We stopped here on our way home for lunch. The location was perfect because it was right before the Main Street of Lake Placid so it wasn't very busy. Plenty of parking. It's connected to a small shop which was super cute to go and poke around in. They have a walk up window for food and beverages. You can choose to eat outside or inside. We chose to eat inside and the service was very friendly and they were very quick. They are part of a work exchange so English is their second language, but they spoke very well. We ordered three entrées and one drink. The drink was very strong, so definitely worth the money. Our food was delicious. The only minor thing was the Mac and cheese was lukewarm. We could've asked for it heated again but we were so hungry we didn't care. We would definitely come back here again. read more

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I forgot to take pictures, but I ordered the mountain fries and they did not feel like mountain size. I honestly wonder what the other side would look like. In general the food was a bit disappointing for how much it cost. read more

Great option for casual lunch or dinner. good tasting burgers and I'd go back for the hot dog topped with beans and crunchy fried onions. (They should offer an option for 2 - hot dog a bit on the small side). Comfortable and friendly staff. Fair prices. read more

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Was waiting for 15 mins for service while all employees were either on the phone or talking to each other, ignoring customers. Never saw anything like this especially for the exorbitant prices they charge. read more

The service at the Dack Shack was quick and friendly. We got our food very quickly and everything was extremely fresh and delicious! I would highly recommend the fried brussel sprouts as an appetizer. I had the steak tacos which were very flavorful, and my fiancee had the fish tacos which he said were very delicious as well. I would highly recommend! Super cute place as well, very clean and cute. read more

Outside casual (Covid times), enjoy the sunset and cool breeze. Try to grab a fire side seating if you can... Awesomeness ! Ton of selection for your cravings. I tried their Prime Rib French Dip ($16) Beef Jus, garlic Mayo, and cheddar. Served with fries.... What a winner !!! Customer service was great too. Enjoy your time here in Lake Placid.... I will be coming back here again and again !!! read more

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Two stars for the convenience of the location. Such a dissatisfying experience - from my waitresses disposition to the mealy falafel. I had higher hopes for this place. Not much to say but it was remarkable how the absence of any shred of investment in my servers demeanor can mar a diners experience. The place is fine but the food I chose was awful. Greasy pita, undercooked falafel. I ate a few fries (very good) and the tomatoes and pickled cucumbers. As for the totality of my experience it was turned sour by the young waitress who showed, multiple times during my meal, that she was not interested in my experience at that establishment. Full disclosure: I was a waiter for well over a decade and understand the biz. I know how burnt out or depressing this job can be at times, so when I experience a server so obviously disinterested in my dining experience is, I know it. I don't expire et to be the waiters friend. I don't expect gushing hospitality. I do expect to be related to. Perhaps looked at when you drop the check. Sometimes it only takes a moment of connection to make or break a customer's experience with a restaurant. Mine occurred here. Suffice to say I won't be returning. There are many more joints in LP that are vying for my patronage. read more

I just went last night and I want to go back. If we weren't headed home, I would! Great service from a young man with a good sense of humor, and so much good food I couldn't choose between all of the options. I ended up with a cup (more like a bowl) of the watermelon gazpacho, the wedge salad and the sweet potato fries for the table. The gazpacho was excellent. Nice touch with green onion, no taste overwhelming the others. The salad was very fresh with a combination of iceberg and mixed greens, good quality Blue cheese and just the right amount of bacon. The sweet potato fries managed to be crispy and yet not overly browned. Perfect. I want to go back for the lobster roll or some of the delicious looking burgers! read more

It wasn't horrible, but also wasn't great. The service was middle of the road, and the food was pretty standard. Given the prices though -- not worth it. In addition to the dishes with pics attached here, we got mac n cheese. For restaurant mac n cheese, it was 2 stars. It was soupy and the flavor was incredibly mild. The wings were fine. The salad was fine, but for $14...? Some lettuce and blue cheese? Gimme a break. read more

'Dack Shack - Cajun dry rub wings with chipotle Mayo - Burgers Near Me - Lake Placid, New York

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Stoped here for a to go bite. I got the gyro and it was dynamite. It's vegetarian which I never do but ohhh man it was soooo good. My wife had the Ruben and loved it. The atmosphere was a great look but alas we had our dog and weather didn't have outside available so we ate in the car. I will go back because it dog friendly in good weather. read more

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We were able to get seated immediately. Went with 5 people and were stuffed on a table for 4. We're told the bigger table right next to us was reserved but that party never showed. Food very average. Don't order the open faced Turkey sandwich is basically lunch meat with brown gravy. Under cooked chicken wings. read more

This is one of the best restaurants in the North Country. The menu provides plenty of interesting options. The quality of the food is quite good: fish tacos. Pad Thai, veggie burger, to name some of my favorites. The price point is really good, a few bucks cheaper than the restaurants on Main Street. Best of all is the service. Really friendly and informal. read more

I just had the most delicious mahi mahi fish tacos! I wish we found Dack Shack sooner than today! There was a huge amount of fish in this taco-it was busting out! This is unlike another local place which shall not be named. The creme sauce and salsa was so tasty. I will come back and order it again! Hubby had French dip-also said it was a winner! Don't let the word "shack" deceive you. There is a wide selection of items on the menu that's more than just hot dogs and burgers. Come check it out! read more

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Service was so slow. One staff member brought glasses of water without straws. Then It took a long time to get anyone to come to our table and when she arrived, she asked for our food order and we had to call her back to take our drink orders. The food was sitting up waiting for her to finally bring it to our table. The waitress spent considerable time chatting with a friend at another table. One of the staff members was working in PJ pants!! The ice tea looked milky and had a odd flavor. The food overall was Ok. The bathrooms were not clean. Not a good experience. read more

Food was ok. Service was good. Ambiance was casual, but the tables were a bit close together.

Lorem Ipsum I will respond when I have a keyboard ... fresh crunchy delectable veg in uniform pieces. Light dressing. Needs caraway seeds.@green goddess has those. read more

'Dack Shack - Cole slaw - Burgers Near Me - Lake Placid, New York

Food was good. Chicken wings especially. Drinks were not that great. Service wasn't really good. The person who took her order forgot to enter it into the system. read more

Wife and I ate here and are glad we did.Food is delicious. Best New England clam chowder I had fish and chips and wife fish tacos . Both were amazing. Only regret was not getting our waitress name.She was very friendly and very attentive. We will definitely be back on our next trip. Bob H Ridge,NY read more

Grabbed dinner from here after hearing good things, and it lived up to its reputation! Ordered the fish n' chips, lobster roll, and two milkshakes (one boozy). Seafood in both entrees was fresh, filling, and would happily order again. The milkshakes were also yummy but be warned, the boozy shake is BOOZY. read more

'Dack Shack - Chocolate & Boozy Cinnamon Milkshakes - boozy milkshakes are fairly boozy, keep that in mind when ordering! - Burgers Near Me - Lake Placid, New York

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OMG...one word....AWESOME!!! They are part of the Eat Lake Placid and they use the same platform to order online as Big Mountain Deli and ordering/pick up is super easy. I feel that this group has knocked it out of the park in regards to COVID with their ordering platform. Just Awesome!!! read more

'Dack Shack - Lobster roll with fries....phenomenal!!! - Burgers Near Me - Lake Placid, New York

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There are a variety of food options. Not gourmet but very good for the price. Staff is friendly. Casual and fun vibe.

So, it used to be that the 'Dack Shack had very good food but the wait was pretty bad. A recent visit suggests those attributes have flipped - food comes quickly, but it's no longer especially good. The dips for onion rings were good, but the onion rings themselves were not - they were overcooked. The grilled salmon that accompanied a Caesar salad was okay, but underseasoned and a little sad looking. And the flavors of a Thai(?) inspired clam dish had unbalanced flavors -- the flavor of the turmeric was so assertive, that was all you could taste I didn't love the old version of the 'Dack Shack, but I definitely preferred it to the current configuration. On the plus side, they do continue to pour a generous drink, an admirable trait... Nevertheless, 3 stars. read more

A short distance off the "main" area in Lake Placid, this place has great food in a relaxed atmosphere. When visiting, I wanted a casual place and this was it. Their menu has something for everyone including veg options. I got the summer corn risotto which was fresh with spinach and tomatoes. My friend got the noodle bowl which also was light and "healthy" loaded with veggies. Their ice cream sandwiches / milkshakes were tempting but we were too full to try. The service was fast and our waiter was friendly. read more

Honestly, I felt like we arrived at a totally different restaurant than the reviews were talking about. The price was fine, but it was the most mediocre burger I've ever had. It was served dry with tomatoes and lettuce. Oh, I got bacon that was limp and flavorless. I asked for Ketchup, mustard, onions.... took quite a while to get those delivered. And my pet peeve is anytime a restaurant is stingy on sauce. Seriously. I need Ketchup with my fries! Even the porter was a very weak tasting beer. Our waiter was super distracted and I had to flag him down multiple times for....more water...my mustard...oh, my onion... The menu was also not half as interesting as the reviews led me to believe...overall a big disappointment. We really look forward to reading out in a new town. This one has us ready to eat at home for awhile. read more

Overpriced, small portions. They nickel and dime you for every side. This business is all about taking money, NOT the art of making good food. read more

Hamburger was really poor. Waitress friendly but very busy. Mac and cheese dish was good.

Basic good food. Service was good. Nothing fancy. Hand cut fries were good but didn't look like they would survive take out. Strikes a balance between sandwiches and fancy. Not too many of those places like that in lake placid. read more

We ordered takeout from the Dack Shack via their online system. The food was ready when promised and the pickup was very easy. That being said, the food was average at best. The fries and onion rings were super soggy and the chicken fingers were bland. The worst part was the milkshakes which were insanely expensive and little more than tepid milk with some stuff mixed in. They were so thin that even after an hour plus in the freezer they still resembled chocolate milk. read more

Stopped in during a fall foliage trip. Cute place lots of good looking items on the menu. I settled for the prime rib dip. Amazing! Loved the fries too. read more

'Dack Shack - Prime rib French dip - Burgers Near Me - Lake Placid, New York

Excellent food and atmosphere. In fact we ate here twice on our short visit to LP. The staff is very friendly. Will return when in the area again. read more