I would recommend anyone and everyone to come and stay at the NewVida Preserve! Saddie and Robin were super accommodating during our stay, making sure my toddler had little treats during dinner and a cute wooden keepsake! The view is stunning, and the food is very tasty, with live music on the weekends. We will be back to experience NewVida Preserve for sure! read more

NewVida Preserve - Yoga Near Me - Jay, New York

We are regulars at New Vida. I attend yoga, and we frequent the restaurant. I agree that the bar service is inconsistent, but our waitress, Sadie, was a delight on our most recent visit. The food is typically quite good. The building is beautiful and perfect for a romantic dinner. I LOVE the yoga instructors. It seems the owners are not as present as they were when the business first opened, and perhaps this has caused some of the issues other guests have noted. There are definitely worse places around, so we will continue to patronize New Vida and enjoy it for everything it is. read more

Not enough wait staff. Sat at 7pm, ordered drinks at 7:15. Drinks came 10 min later. Still waiting for apps at 7:45. Tooo long. Dinner and apps came at the same time 8:10. Food was good but not great. Been here before but larger party and same story. We won't be back. This was NOT the waitress fault but rather a lack of help. She had 8 tables. This is a management issue not a labor issue. read more

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The loudness of the music in an otherwise lovely (but sound reflective) natural wood, light filled room with beautiful views of the Adirondacks really killed our enjoyment of this dining experience. Also, it was a crisp, fresh night and yet none of the doors or windows were open to let the glorious smells of an Adirondack evening in. read more

NewVida Preserve - The view from the bar area and patio - Yoga Near Me - Jay, New York

As a local, year-round family, we were looking forward to trying this spot, but it sadly fell short in several areas. The margarita arrived in a tumbler without ice and tasted nothing like a margarita more like juice poured into a glass for $14. We each ordered a hamburger and while the presentation was fine, the french fries were cold and the burgers undercooked. Our server, who was new and handling the entire dining room alone, was kind and doing her best under difficult circumstances. Out of consideration for her situation, we quietly paid our bill and left a tip without voicing our concerns directly. What made the experience even more disappointing was the loud heavy metal music, which completely clashed with the casual dining environment we expected. What's most frustrating is that many of these same issues, poor food quality and a jarring atmosphere have been mentioned in reviews dating back eight months. It's clear management isn't reading nor responding to guest feedback, and that leaves little hope for meaningful improvements. We won't be returning and would not recommend this restaurant until they address some very obvious and longstanding shortcomings. read more

NewVida Preserve - BlackBerry sage margarita- no ice, no muddling at $14 - Yoga Near Me - Jay, New York

It's ok... I wish it were better because this area needs good restaurants . Every time I go the service is consistently slow and sadly under staffed.. and the food is always disappointing. Got the shrimp tacos and they weren't great. Would recommend heating up the shells, as they tasted like they came straight out the plastic package and fell apart in my hands. I would like to keep supporting this place but it's never great when I go. The building is great and has an amazing view of whiteface - Just the service and food needs a big upgrade. Would recommend if you want a good view, don't mind slow service and don't care much about the food quality it's self. A burger and nacho's is a safe move. read more

Ate there tonight, January 2, 2026. The food was quite good, and came out quickly. Service, from Sadie, was excellent. She came to our table immediately after we were seated, updated us on specials, took and delivered our drink order as we went through the menu, brought our salads out quickly, with entrees that followed with perfect timing, and came back with a smile to check on us several times during and after our meal. Top calibre server and very pleasant and welcoming. I would add that it has greatly improved as opposed to the state it was in last summer....Also, their live music entertainment was excellent...Carl R. read more

Friendly, attentive staff including cheerful waitress Sadie. Interesting menu. Shrimp cocktail with a delicious, healthy twist. Enjoyed the creative preparation of roasted Brussels sprouts. Beautiful view of high peaks with a lovely fresh breeze through the open windows. Cool, historic location. We will be back! read more

We really wanted to see this place thrive as the building and property are very cool. Sadly the owners seem to be focusing on the wrong things. Membership grants you nothing but "trail access" and access to their gym. There's no marked trails or map. And the gym is small and furnished with homeowner grade equipment. They try to pump up their restaurant on social media as high-end but sadly it isn't. Almost every time we've eaten there something has came out cold/undercooked. Long wait times, incompetent staff (managements fault, not theirs), and a very high turnover rate of employees. Again, the whole concept is really cool, but the ownership/management need guidance badly. read more

My boyfriend and I had stayed in May but did not have a chance to try the restaurant, as it was closed for the season. We came back in November and sadly we were very disappointed. While the ambiance and staff was friendly and nice enough, our food was cold, mediocre in taste and the staff was less than attentive to the point that another couple actually walked out. I hope they that they work on their service as it won't last long when you ignore the few customers you have. read more

NewVida is a welcoming, family friendly restaurant. There is great live music on Friday and Saturday nights. During the warmer months there is outdoor seating. The food is always spectacular and the drinks are wonderful. read more

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Looking for the best yoga studio near Lake Placid & Whiteface Mountain? Look no further than NewVida yoga in the heart of the Adirondacks. I started going here when they opened in August 2023. This place is a hidden gem! First off, the yoga space is simply stunning with big windows and natural light. And speaking of nature, the studio is located in a very cool historic ski lodge surrounded by nature. It creates a really serene and peaceful atmosphere. Now, let's talk about the instructors. They are absolutely wonderful! Each one brings their own unique style and expertise. There are a variety of classes from Hatha to gentle to Vinyasa to intermediate and something available every day. The combination of the beautiful yoga space, excellent teachers, daily classes make it top-notch. There is also a bistro, restaurant and game room at the lodge too. read more

do not eat or drink there. incompetent service & kitchen. don't waste your time. Kitchen is slow to non operative. Bartender is incompetent. Find something else. read more

I am surprised to be the first one reviewing this place on Yelp. Right now I am eating delicious leftover picadillo flatbread for breakfast, after a pleasant evening at NewVida last night, spent at the tapas bar listening to live music (guitar, flute, covers,) and enjoying a cider cocktail with my delicious and generous flatbread. Not really a "small plate" but I'm not complaining. The place was packed with both locals out on date night and travelers enjoying the Adirondacks. There are three main rooms I noticed: a large restaurant area, the central bar and a game room. My only concern is the acoustics. These three rooms were loud due to the vaulted wooden ceilings (beautiful to admire,) spacious glass windows and wooden floor. That meant that my friend and I couldn't really have much of a conversation, and when we saw other friends we practically had to shout. Or maybe that is because of our advanced ages; I am not sure. We had a very nice time. Go to NewVida and check out all they have to offer--there is so much more than a bar and restaurant. read more