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Lisa G's

4.2 (464 reviews)
ModerateAmerican
Closed • 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Very loud
Casual
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Clare C.

Came here on a Monday evening and had to wait for about 15 minutes for a table to open up on the porch so we could eat with our dog. Parking was very easy and outside porch was nice. The menu has a variety of things so everyone can find something they want. We started with the breads and spreads and really liked it. The feta and the hummus went really well together. I then got the moroccan burrito and added chicken. I loved it. Very filling and good flavors. I thought the price was good for ~$18 with chicken. Overall a really nice meal!

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Carlie A.

If you are going during tourist season I would HIGHLY recommend making a reservation. It's a pretty decent size space, but was packed at 5:15 on a Friday night. Excellent service and yummy food. The pork lettuce wrap appetizer was absolutely the high point of the meal. There's a very tiny parking lot, but easy to find a spot on the street as you're on the outskirts of town.

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Laura C.

Attentive service, nice patio and great food, what else do you need? They have a nice variety of food on the menu.

Michael R.

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.

Cheese Treat!!!!
Chance And Becky L.

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

Cesar salad with shrimp
Carlos N.

The food is always amazing, and the service is very welcoming from the moment you walk in.

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Rachel J.

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 ‍.

Shrimp tacos
Jennifer L.

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!

Lynn T.

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

Chicken Caesar salad
Carolyn C.

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.

Fish and chips
Melissa C.

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.

Beef lettuce wraps
Bernice M.

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!

Smash burger
Emily V.

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!

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3 months ago

Extremely long wait for mediocre and pretty expensive food. Would try somewhere else first

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4 months ago

Nice place on the outskirts of town. Good food, very good bar. A pleasant deck overlooking the river and a dam.

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Nothing special. Chicken parm was very average. Don't waste your time or money. There are plenty of better choices in town.

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We picked this placed while staying over night in Lake Placid because our family of 4 loves BBQ…read more We were hoping to be able to sit outside, but the patio was not open for some reason? Patio looked completely empty and they weren't super busy. I didn't see signs suggesting there was an event so my guess is staffing issues? Service was great. Server was attentive and food came pretty quick. Brisket was amazing. TRY THE PORK BELLY CINNAMON ROLL. You won't be disappointed. I tried it based on another yelpers review and I'm glad I did. Taco trio was ok. Tenders were good. Fries were great.

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Stopped in with my son for a quick bite to eat, and it did not disappoint. They serve very good…read moreburgers and fries, along with a solid selection of beers on tap and in bottles. Great spot for a casual meal--I would definitely go back when in Lake Placid! Service is okay. Additional Information: 1. Metered parking on the street. Just a suggestion, download the app, it makes payment easy and a simpler way to extend time. 2. There is also a metered lot across the street. Highly recommended. 3. There is a large indoor eating area and bar. 4. There is a patio dining area as well. 5. No lake view from the patio. If you find the information useful or like the pictures, drop a comment.

Not worth the wait. Gave our name and they said 25 minutes…read morewe were fine with that. A table stood empty the entire time we waited. Serval more opened within those 25 minutes and sat empty. . My daughter had the chicken sandwhich she said it was good. Mojito mocktail & my ST Germain spritz were very good. I ordered the lobster tacos, I was asked fries or chips I said fries no salt he said they come into the restaurant seasoned. I said chips then he said they also seasoned I can substitute salad. Was surprised when the salad came out and it was in its own dish not on the side of the plate. There was a charge of $3 dollars for the salad on the bill I questioned the server and he said there is a fee for substitutions it is stated in the menu. My menu was closed when I placed the order. I didn't ask he told me he can substitute. When he told me he can substitute he should have mentioned that there was a fee.

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My wife loves Peruvian food, so when in Lake Placid we made it a point to come here. And it is…read moreactually owned by a Peruvian family! Very nice people, and great service, granted we were only 1 of a few tables at the time. Place is more of a bar than a formal restaurant, which I'm used to for similar spots. Plenty of TVs to watch World Cup. Never had pisco before, so got the Amazonas cocktail to try it. It was excellent and not too fruity! Really cool presentation too in a tall glass. They were out of some beers (owners were away to stock up) and so I got the pilsen callao and which was a serviceable light lager. My lomo saltado was up there with the best I've had. I thought it was a bit pricey, however they used really good skirt steak instead of the usual cheap beef. Fries were good, seasoning was on point, and plenty of rice. Could've used a bit more peppers and onions but such is life. My son liked his fries and my wife liked her tallarin. Would come here again in a heartbeat honestly just because I liked the place and the people, but the food being great is a huge plus. Not what you'd think of looking literally across from the Olympic museum, but a really good find!

BEWARE!!! Food was okay, service okay however when bills came the server added a 20% tip on our…read moretable of 6, did not let anyone know he had done this and when I paid with the machine, I asked, am I able to leave a tip, "yes!" he says, still not divulging the fact he had already added this to my bill. I did not realize this until after leaving the restaurant- total scammer.

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