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    Dancing Bears Restaurant

    3.2 (328 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Cheesesteak and fries
    Rachel J.

    Our server was just great. Just look at my salad! This summer berry salad with blackened salmon was a delight. My hubby had the cheesesteak which he really enjoyed. We went before the true dinner crowd and it was lovely. I like the fancy pub vibe with a view of the lake.

    Kyle N.

    We were seated fairly quickly. The server was very nice and kept checking up on us. She also kept refilling my water quickly. It has the bar feel with huge tv screens showing the game. It has that bar feel but not so loud like many other bars. The wings and brussel sprouts were delicious. The pizza was kind of disappointing. They advertised a homemade dough that their pizza is made of. It was not very impressive. The sauce was also very bland. The soup was a bit salty. Ordering only appetizers the bill came out to $60. Be ready to spend.

    Sona M.

    Great food , ambiance and service. Breakfast was yummy !!! Waiter kept coming by to fill up our waters. They even charged my phone for me. Ty My husband loved his breakfast as well!

    Gnocchi
    Cara M.

    The food is okay. I think the appetizers are better than the meals. The service is decent. We prefer to sit at the bar when we don't have our kiddo with us. The craft cocktails are t very crafty, but they have a good selection of beer. The restaurant is clean and feels cozy. There is a tv with sports in typically. Why we love this place? They get food out VERY quickly. When you're a parent, this can be everything.

    Hot Chocolate
    Sneha W.

    The place is centrally located by Mirror Lake and on the Main Street. Beautiful rustic decor and has a bar inside it as well. The food was good and brought soon after placing the order. Our server Carlos was amazing. Very courteous and eloquent and nice. We could see the mountain and lakes from our table. The older lady at the bar whereas, was rude. All she did was stay at the bar upset and complaining (murmuring out loud) about how she hates the place, hates the bar etc etc. when we asked for help she was rude & literally yelling. Other than that, the food is something can bring you back.

    Margarita
    Molly R.

    Awesome view! Really cool location, love the outdoor seating. Drink was delicious. BLT was okay, very bread heavy could have used some more fillings, but still good. Server was friendly, a bit slow but we had great weather to enjoy so no big deal!

    Joshua B.

    We came here a bunch while staking in the High Peaks resort and really enjoyed our times coming to Dancing Bears. The food was all extremely tasty and the service was excellent. We cannot recommend this business enough, come with an empty stomach as the portions are huge!

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    Jordan N.

    I really enjoyed this place. It's right on Main Street, so great location. We were seated right away! My pizza was great! And my husband really enjoyed his tacos. The old fashioned wasn't my favorite. The service was slow, but they were severely understaffed, so I know they were doing their best !

    French Dip and Nachos
    Allie K.

    We ate at the Dancing Bears because we were staying at the High Peaks resort... the first night. The second night we ordered from the Dancing Bears again because the next place we were planning on trying didn't do take out. The Dancing Bears has multiple gluten free options, and is able to modify due to allergens. We ordered the French Dip and the Nachos. Quality was pretty similar in food both nights, which is great! We really enjoyed the food. One of the nights was a little busy, and the host was a little flustered. The next night was less busy, and a friendlier environment. Remember to cut your servers and hosts some slack! We'd definitely return to Dancing Bears should we find ourselves in Lake Placid again!

    Bone-In or Boneless Wings
    John B.

    This Restaurant Was Good. The Caesar salad was ok the dressing tasted more Italian than Caesar. The Wings Were Really Good. The shrimp Cocktail to die for it has the perfect sweet but spicy flavor in it. Don't Even get me started on the Pretzel it was so good and the Cinnamon Butter is literally like out of this world. The Fish Tacos were really good. The dancing bear burger was really good and since it came with truffle fries it was even better. The Pulled Pork Sandwich was really good nice even sweet but spicy. The service was very nice and attentive.

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    Drinks were good. The service was decent. Food was ok. Ambiance was lovely. Probably would come back here for a drink

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    It was ok. Nothing extraordinary. Food was decent. Service was very good and it's a sports bar type setup. We watched USA Women beat Canada.

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    Terrible service, dirty tables, rude waitstaff that insulted my mother. Never coming back

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    Our go to breakfast spot. Good solid breakfast, large coffee mugs and friendly service.

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    Outstanding food and service. Nice atmosphere with low light and a fireplace. Very friendly waiter and bartender.

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    Top of the Park

    4.5(441 reviews)
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    Ambiance: 1000/10. Top of the Park is an absolute must on any Lake Placid trip. This rooftop tapas…read morebar, perched above Players Sports Bar and Grille, has jaw-dropping views of Mirror Lake. You can choose from bar seating, indoor tables, or outdoor spots with a perfect breeze. There's even a big street-side table that's ideal for bachelorette groups or larger parties. The whole space feels elevated, cozy, and a little magical. Drinks: The cocktail menu is insanely creative and the pours are generous. Their espresso martini is one of my all-time favorites... I stop in for one every single time I'm in Lake Placid. It's that good. Food: I think about this food at least once a week. The menu is built around shareable small plates, making it the perfect pre-dinner cocktail hour spot for your travel crew. Order a couple of drinks and a few bites while you take in the lake views before your dinner reservation. My personal must-orders: the charcuterie board and the mac and cheese. Unreal. Price: It's on the pricier side, but genuinely worth every penny. For the quality, the atmosphere, and those views? Not overpriced at all.

    I'm thinking I don't have to write a review because it's pretty clear the place is a slam dunk…read morechoice -- lovely staff, delicious food and a Mirror Lake view -- but I will warn that the portions are on the smaller size and if you ask for a bit more bread with the cheese board, they will charge you five dollars without warning. Those aren't complaints, but for any "hungry guys" who like hearty portions, this place will run up your tab.

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    3.8(958 reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    Best food in town. This is my 3rd restaurant this week and I'm going back again cause the food is…read morejust better than the rest. Service was great. We made waitlist reservations and they were pretty close so seating was an issue but they are really, really busy at peak times. For the place itself, I believe it's an old church? The beer is great and they have one of those dome hockey games that I'm addicted to themed to the 1980 Olympic Game of USSR vs USA. LOVE IT! . Best food and atmosphere in town!

    Conveniently located near hotels in Lake Placid. If you don't have a reservation you'll be waiting…read moreup to two hours or more as it is not a big restaurant. They do have a second floor dining area for large parties. English pub style. Food is relatively good. We are here 3 out of the 5 days we were in Lake Placid, mostly out of convenience. Service is okay, depending on who you get. They are super busy all the time and if your server isn't on point they will forget things. Their Ubu beer is the best beer there. The cranberry cider is pretty good as well. Shepards pie had very little meat/filling with a larger mashed potato ratio. Apple pie sounds great on paper but had little filling, leaving it super dry because it's baked as an individual personal pie. The whipped crème fraiche was delicious. Wings were nicely fried, crispy on outside and tender inside. Sourdough grilled cheese could've been better by using any other cheese besides Kraft singles. Clam chowder is superb. Beet salad was okay. Turkey burnt ends did not impress me and it's suppose to be their most popular dish. Chicken tenders were delicious. Fried fish was amazing! Huge piece of fish, served with tartar sauce and a side of incredible fries. Detroit style pizza is lackluster. The dough could've been cooked longer as it was underdone.

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    4.4(22 reviews)
    0.8 mi

    I literally stumbled across this place while fighting for my life after forgetting to eat breakfast…read moreand let me tell you: the food is amazing + very reasonably priced. It was so good that I came back hours later to have dinner! I'm picky about my wings & I would come here way too often if I lived closer! Fries were very tasty, the garlic ones were recommended to me over the regular ones and they did not disappoint! Jim and Isaac were excellent--friendly, fast, and polite despite being slammed. Y'all rock!

    I recently stopped by Big Z in Lake Placid and tried their spicy chicken sandwich with fries…read more Overall, it was okay -- nothing bad, but nothing that really stood out either. The spicy chicken sandwich was pretty basic. I was expecting a little more kick, but the heat level was mild at best. The chicken itself was decent, but it didn't have that bold flavor or crispiness that makes you crave it again. It felt more like a standard chicken sandwich with a light seasoning rather than something truly "spicy." The fries were actually the highlight of the meal. They were hot, crispy, and seasoned well -- definitely better than the sandwich in my opinion. If I were to go back, it would probably be more for the fries than the main dish. The restaurant itself was nice and clean, and the atmosphere was comfortable. Staff seemed fine and everything looked well kept, which I definitely appreciate. However, the price of the food didn't quite match the flavor or overall experience. For what you pay, I was expecting something a bit more memorable.

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