Some places win you over slowly. This one does it all at once. Delicious food, a rushing river, a waterfall view, and the kindest people you could hope to meet. We spent the week in Lake Placid for Spring Break, and we could not have been more happy to find this place, especially since we had our dog with us. Lisa G's feels like the kind of place you wish you had back home. We sat out on the porch with a perfect view of the water and our golden retriever happily at our feet. That alone would have been enough, but the food made sure we stayed awhile. We started with the wings. These are true buffalo wings. Not breaded, just well sauced and done right. We also ordered the cheese treat and it completely stole the show. Feta, spices, and jalapenos over fresh arugula, scooped onto toasted bread. It is one of those dishes where you keep saying just one more bite until suddenly it is gone. For dinner we tried the shrimp tacos, which have quite a reputation. As Texas people we were a little unsure about the pineapple salsa, but it works. Bright and just sweet enough. The slaw is mellow and tangy and ties everything together in a way that feels thoughtful rather than trendy. The fish and fries surprised us the most. Easily the best fish and chips we have had in years. Real haddock with a light crisp fry and a rich house made tartar sauce that does not play second fiddle. Chance said he usually only likes fish and chips for the fried part, but here he actually liked the fish itself. That tells you everything. The fries are the kind you keep reaching for long after you are full. Our teen ordered the burger and it disappeared before we could negotiate a bite. Former picky eaters do not lie. We tried the Julian cocktail, which drinks like a confident mai tai. The riesling missed the mark a bit. Next time we would go for the sauvignon blanc or the house white. The service felt like the best version of small town hospitality. Warm, easy, and full of good local recommendations. Our pup loved it. We loved it. We will be back. --Chance and Becky All Ahead Slow read more

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Good experience at Lisa G's. My Moroccan burrito was excellent. The fried chicken sandwich was good. However, the children's pizza was not very good. Also, an additional $4 to switch from chips to French fries is highway robbery. We understand an up charge but $4 felt excessive. read more

Lisa G's - American Near Me - Lake Placid, New York

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Lisa G's is a great spot for dinner or drinks and apps! We started with the wings that we were able to get the dry lemon pepper rub with the truffalo sauce and it was such a good combo. Great beers on tap, loved the fat tire. Our entrees of shrimp tacos and gnocchi with blackened chicken were delicious as well. Service was super quick and our waitress was really welcoming. Overall a fun lively restaurant! read more

Lisa G's - Shrimp tacos - American Near Me - Lake Placid, New York

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It is official. This is our spot. We have been to Lisa G's maybe 5 times, but this night was the first time we sat on the beautiful back upper deck, facing the dam. It was so romantic. Our server was very attentive. The food we order is always a delight - even if it does not look like it will be. For example, I ordered the chicken and collard greens special with wild greens and the dish was soupy. I normally do not like any kind of rice in soup situation, but babyyyyyyyy, this was delicious. I could not believe how good it was. The next day, I had the leftovers and it was still good. There were tiny changes to some other meal items, but we were able to omit them easily. We cannot wait to come again. I will check to see if my hubby took a pic of my meal. I only photographed our starters and the dessert ‍. read more

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Went here on a weekend trip. It's dog friendly and the brought a water bowl for our dog. I had a sliced beef sandwich with chips. I enjoyed it with the au jous sauce. Service was good the checked on us and food came out in a reasonable time. The have the enclosed patio decorated in a fall decor which is nice read more

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Overall Lisa G's was a good experience, although would say it did not fully meet our expectations based on previous reviews. We got chips and salsa for appetizer, and I do have to say the salsa was delicious. I had the lemon Caesar salad with chicken, which I really enjoyed and was a big portion. My sister got the hot meat flatbread, and she said it was fine but nothing special. Our server checked in with us regularly. The ambiance was unremarkable. Very nice views right outside of the restaurant though. read more

Lisa G's - Chicken Caesar salad - American Near Me - Lake Placid, New York

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The inside was quite nice but the outdoor area has a very pretty waterfall view. Service was friendly and quick. There is a good amount of parking nearby but also very walkable if staying in downtown area. Food portions were quite large and very tasty, would definitely return. read more

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I was able to get a reservation for two at 9:30 on a Saturday night but since we were hungry, we decided to try our luck by going earlier to see if we could push up our reservation or snag a walk in table. We got there at 8 and the hostess said they'd be able to mark us as arrived and seat us within 30 minutes. We told them we were going to the bar to get a drink and wait. 40 minutes later, I checked in and they said they'd be able to seat us soon. An hour 15 later, 15 minutes before our actual reservation, I checked in and they looked like they were surprised to see our table ready and sat us. I think it ended up working to our disadvantage that we weren't waiting next to the hostess/at the bar because I think they forgot about us. Despite the initial issue, we sat down and had a lovely meal. We got the beef lettuce wraps. They were very good. For entrees, we ordered the fish and chips and the jerk short rib. As someone who can't handle spicy, it ended up being a little more spicy than the waiter described. The short rib was super fatty, but the meat that was there was so tender and cooked well. The fish and chips was a very big portion, a touch overcooked but super crispy. The drinks were super delicious. I got the Toni basil and asked for it without simple syrup, which was perfect! read more

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Been dining and drinking here for years. Ambiance is good however annoyingly very very loud in there, servers are great, everyone super polite and respectful. Menu has not been changed in a very long time and the food has slipped. Pizza was wet and sloppy, salad dressing was missing something, coleslaw was runny and loaded with sugar, food is not even close to healthy. If you're passing through and not here very often it's a novelty type of place. If you come here often, it's getting old. read more

Lisa G's is a little off the beaten path in Lake Placid and I'm glad we tried it. It's a larger place and was pretty busy, so I'd recommend reservations. It was a little bit loud but again, it was a busy Friday night. I got the burger which was fine, but their house sauce really was spot on. I even asked for another side of it for my fries. My dining partner tried some wings and a salad which were great; there's some unique options for wings which was fun! Overall, I'd definitely go back. There's plenty on the menu I'd want to try! read more

Lisa G's - Smash burger - American Near Me - Lake Placid, New York

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Cozy little restaurant. Made reservations online for dinner and decided to arrive early and grab a drink at the bar. Our table ended up being ready early so we were seated before our reservation. The server was very friendly and energetic. My husband ordered the fish and fries and I had the goat cheese and blueberry salad with grilled chicken. Everything tasted fresh and delicious. My husband really enjoyed how his fish was lightly battered and cooked. Overall exceed expectations and would definitely come back! read more

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The food is good. The price is good. The service is good. But the most amazing thing? The view from the deck; be sure to get a reservation for outdoor seating if the weather is good! read more

Lisa G's - View from the deck - American Near Me - Lake Placid, New York

We drove by this place a few times and every time thought, that place looks like it has some good grub! Well turns out we were wrong... It has some amazing grub! This spot is situated a block or so outside of the hustle and bustle of downtown on a waterfront. The inside was comfortable and low key, your typical pub/watering hole but the food bats above that weight class. We started with delicious lemony Greek wings that came with a whipped feta dipping sauce. Refreshing and divine on a hot day. I then went for the pork enchiladas that came topped with a mole sauce - I am a sucker for mole sauce - and it was delicious. Deep, zesty, chocolatey, everything you want in a mole sauce! We ended with the cinnamon raisin bread pudding which was delicious but begged for a scoop of ice cream rather than whipped cream. This will be a must stop every time we head to Lake Placid. read more

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Great service and food. Split the wings, calamari, and the chicken parm. They were all amazing and I can't name an issue. Was quoted a hour wait on a Thursday with 2 people but got a table within 40 read more

Lisa G's - American Near Me - Lake Placid, New York

We were in town and ate here twice. My Fiancé and I enjoyed both meals and the reasonable prices. The waitress was great both nights. Would go back if in town again read more

Great service and food with options for picky eaters or adventurers palettes. It was a busy night with folks traveling in for the solar eclipse but you wouldn't know with how efficient the restaurant ran. I had the fried goat cheese and blueberry salad- very delicious though a little heavily dressed. They had a few dinner and dessert specials as well. If you're looking for a place away from the crowded main street, this is the place to go. read more

Lisa G's - Fried goat cheese and blueberry salad. - American Near Me - Lake Placid, New York

We ordered take out and it was amazing We are making this first ion our list next visit! read more

Oh my godneeeessss, this place is amazing. We were staying at a nearby Lodge and this place came highly recommended by multiple hotel staff members. It's a little off the beaten track and has a quaint outside appearance. Inside it's bright, colorful, and beautifully decorated. The menu had a nice mix of inventive dishes (Beet Reuben, pork snitzel) and pub staples (burgers, fish and chips). We started with the beet salad and the calamari, both of which were fantastic. The beet salad was a little small, but delicious. The calamari had a nice mix of olives and pickled vegetables with it. I ordered the Seafarer Fettuccini, husband got the pork snitzel, kids got the Mac and cheese (Kraft) and cheese pizza. Amazing food!!!! The staff was really nice. We arrived at 4 and were able to get a table, but it filled up almost completely by 5pm. Would recommend coming early if you don't want to wait, but the bar area was big and really nice if you want to grab a drink while you are waiting for your table. Will be back!!! read more

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We had a delicious meal at this restaurant. I had the salad with tuna. Food and service were great. I would sit outside next time, I had no idea their back deck faced a small dam waterfall!! My only complaint was that the green beans on the salad were not blanched. My husband had andouille sausage with grits. We were satisfied and full. read more

First time visiting Lisa Gs today. I recently got a puppy and I'm new to the world of dog friendly so that's how I generally start my search. Next, I look at stars and views and menu. This place has it all. The view is amazing and our server Lindsey was friendly and on point. The food was amazing and well portioned and I find this place to be a gem. We will definitely come back. read more

Lisa G's - Dog lake flower - American Near Me - Lake Placid, New York

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This place was excellent! Stopped in to order carry out and went to the bar to order where two people asked how to help. The bar tender offered waters while we waited and gave us bread with the to-go order. She just made it seem like taking care of people was part of the way they do business. Ended up getting a drink while we waited, and everything was fantastic. Ambiance, lighting, music. All great. Would definitely return if I was in the area again. read more

I was pretty blown away by how beautiful the interior looked at Lisa G's! The service was great and the food and drinks were amazing! We had: + complimentary bread: omg these were so soft and warm and the butter just topped off the wonderful appetizer + Chicken Parm: boy these servings are huge! The pesto on top was a nice touch + Pappardelle: very good, tasted a little sweet from the sauce but cooked well, perfect al dente + Capertif Spritz: delicious and fruity and not too strong of an alcohol taste! Perfect for my taste used because it was so refreshing Our server Tyler was super awesome and made sure we were taken care of read more

Lisa G's - Chicken Parmesan - American Near Me - Lake Placid, New York

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Super great spot! We were seated fast and wings and Cadillac Margaritas were on point! Second dish of fish and shrimp chimichanga... everything was great!!! read more

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I like it here. The layout of the restaurant is odd but for some reason it just works. Good menu, and the place that locals go to. A good hang out read more

Lisa G's is a staple. I have never been disappointed. Recently I had their beet Ruben for lunch and it was out of this world amazing!! Like, so good that I went home and started researching a beet Ruben recipe to try and recreate the amazingness I had there!! read more

Sooo sooo good!!! Had the lettuce wraps and they were definitely the best thing we ate all day! The fajita nachos were also great. Going back again tonight to try more things! read more

Solid 2 food wise. Cheese burger was boring, soggy bun. Wings were fine. Beef lettuce wraps were so silly we died laughing size of the lettuce. Super tiny wraps. Atmosphere 4. Service was average . How people give this 5 stars is confusing. read more

Lisa G's - Silly beef wrap size - American Near Me - Lake Placid, New York

This is a beautiful restaurant! It was recommended to us by Sandra and Dave, a couple we met on a beautiful hike. The server was wonderful. We had the chicken parm, shrimp tacos, the New York strip and my son had buttered noodles. We were so impressed by every bit of it. We ended up trying the crème brûlée and the cheesecake. Absolutely everything was delicious. Highly recommend c this place. We have been here and in the surrounding areas for ten days snd have eaten many places. This was hands down the best food in the Lake Placid area! read more

What a cute local neighborhood spot. Walked over from rental and put name on list and were texted 30 minutes later. We loved the menu and everyone loved the food. Service was quick too. Favorite spot in Lake Placid! read more

Lisa G's - American Near Me - Lake Placid, New York

My chicken parm and calamari was exactly what i needed. Well done! The sauce was sweet and delicious

I've been going to Lisa G's for 8-10 years. I don't take pleasure writing this review but the quality has been declining and tonight was the last straw. I won't be going back. I know the place was sold several years ago so the new owner should take notice of this review. The wings used to be the best around but lately they come out soggy and the sauces have minimal flavor. Used to be the best buffalo wings around that set the standard for all other wings. Sadly not true anymore. The wings were rubbery as well. To top it off I ordered a cheese flat bread pizza and the board it was served on had remnants of a blueberry smeared on the board. They do have a blueberry pizza so obviously my board was not cleaned as it should have been before putting my food on it. The taste was also mediocre at best. Just not a good experience and I am sad about it. Definitely not the place it used to be. read more

Good service, very friendly. I ordered the shrimp tacos which were fabulous. Fries also very good

Never disappoints! We always visit Lisa G's on our visits to Lake Placid we usually sit outside and love listening the the water run in the creek by the deck. This time we ended up inside a bit loud but a fun vibe. Started with the pork lettuce wraps nice and flavorful! Love how fresh all the ingredients are. I usually opt for one of their specials but this time tried the pork schnitzel which I have not had since I visited Europe back in the 90's and this was amazing loved the German. Potato salad it was served on. My boyfriend had the quinoa salad with chicken such a large portion had a hard time finishing. The Toni Basil drink is wonderful and we finished with a great GF chocolate cake ---save room for the cake!!!!! read more

Lisa G's - Quinoa Salad with Chicken - American Near Me - Lake Placid, New York

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Came here with some friends when we were visiting Lake Placid. This place was packed for dinner and we only were able to get seating inside. It was extremely hot and stuffy inside - I don't think they have AC here. I would of preferred outdoor dining but I think you have to book way in advance for that, especially for a large group. To start, we ordered the Calamari, Moroccan Nachos, and the Sesame Ginger Salad. For my entree I ordered the Skirt Steak. I enjoyed the nachos and the salad. The calamari was okay and my skirt steak was super dry and really tough to chew through - not good :( If you want a really big meal, I suggest getting the chicken parm - my friend got that and it definitely can be 2-3 meals lol. Overall, not too memorable of an experience and the temperature in the restaurant didn't help as we were sweating while eating our dinner. Service was alright but it was also super busy. read more

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Loved the view, the service and the vibe. So glad we found it. After passing by several times we decided to pull in and check it out. So glad that we did even for a short visit. Grabbed a glass of wine (me) and beer (him) plus chips (not homemade) and salsa (homemade). We will be back next time! read more

Lisa G's - The view from the back porch! - American Near Me - Lake Placid, New York

A big & costly mistep marred what could have been a truly good meal. First the good: The "Cheese Treat" appetizer was terrific -- a must for any cheese lover. We enjoyed the beer selection and companions enjoyed a chicken special and the bucatini entree. Service was pleasant. The bad: The nights featured special was a 7oz filet mignon with savory bread pudding and a mushroom & wine reduction sauce. Sounded fantastic so we braved the higher price point and ordered it. Unfortunately, this was a great concept that failed in execution. The filet itself was streaked with gristle and sinew, making about a third of it inedible. The savory bread pudding (which you'd think would be unctuous and buttery) was heavy and bland. The sauce was very basic and overly salted --- I can't say whether it was homemade or not but it truly did taste like a packaged food service product. Was really a shame. If you go, recommend sticking with the lower end of the menu. read more

Great place--terrific menu selection, reasonable prices, fabulous servers and bartenders, quirky and fun atmosphere. Had a wonderful experience there. read more

Great waiter....best food & drinks in Lake Placid! Excellent service... compared to other restaurants we've tried since we've been here... this was the best ! Love the ambiance... great art on the walls tastefully presented! We'll return when in the area! read more

We were in Lake Placid over the summer and found Lisa G's though Yelp. We popped in for lunch and had great food and service! We sat in the bar area since the wait for a regular table I was about 35 minutes. Not sure if it's always this crowded but a reservation wouldn't be a bad idea! I ordered the turkey sandwich (T.A.B.L.T) and my husband went with the tacos. One of the best turkey sandwiches I've had. They used thick slices of carved turkey breast (not deli slices). It was really tasty! read more

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We enjoyed SUCH an awesome dinner here during our recent visit to Lake Placid. It was our final evening and were looking for something classic and not too touristy - Lisa G's hit the mark. I started with a mango margarita that wasn't overly sweet and absolutely hit the spot after a long day of outdoor fun. We nabbed the greek wings (a must order) that came with a really delicious feta dipping sauce on the side. My date got an absolutely DELICIOUS ribeye that was on special, and I went with the fish n chips. The haddock was fresh and delicious and NOT particularly light - more of a splurge. The ambiance is chic but casual (if that makes sense?) with moody lighting and an "all are welcome" kind of vibe. The bar is decked out beautifully! We saw a bachelorette party there, some locals in for an "off peak time" drink, and families having dinner after a kid's sporting event. A great stop in LP! read more

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