The friendly staff was able to get me the best jerk chicken plate I've had in a long time - even though they were technically closing. Flavorful Dominican food in Saranac Lake? Yes please! Edit: day two I had to go back for the empanadas, fried yucca, collard greens, and fried plantain. At this point I may come to SL just for Our Plates read more

A Dominican restaurant in Saranac Lake? Be still my heart. The restaurant is small but beautifully decorated but we had hungry people at our rental so we got our food to go. Oh my! We got empanadas, a chicken plate and a pernil (slow roasted pork) plate. There was plenty of food and it was all delicious. The owner was behind the counter filling our order. He was really friendly and welcoming. I will definitely go back next time I'm in Saranac Lake. read more

Great food and lots of it. My wife loves Cubans and said it was the best she ever had. Chicken sandwich with avocado was very good. Sides put the quantity of food over the top. read more

After dropping my son off at college, my daughter and I sought out Our Plates after hearing that it is owned and run by a Paul Smith's alumnus. We're so glad we did! We were instructed (by a sign) to grab a menu and sit wherever we chose. As we perused it, we noticed this spot is very popular for takeout. Dining area was bright, fun and spotless. Our friendly server asked if we had any questions (I did because I couldn't quite decide - everything sounded pretty tasty!). My daughter chose beef empanadas (they were out of the veggie) and I settled on the Cuban sandwich. We both chose plantains for our side. Everything was delicious. So much so that we decided we had better try the tres leches cake and lemon cake. That was a good idea because those cakes were moist, decadent, and delightful! Recommend a stop by to Our Plates anytime you are in Saranac Lake!! read more

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My husband and I randomly stopped in here one night, and we were not disappointed. Food was excellent, and the service top notch. When in Saranac Lake, we'll be back. read more

The food was insanely good. Flavors were incredible! Everything was very fresh. Our waitress was great! And the ambiance was super tranquil. I loved the hanging flowers and plant wall. read more

Our Plates - Chicken empanadas and loaded tostones with side of pork - Salad Near Me - Saranac Lake, New York

My brother and I only wanted a small bite to eat and the empanadas with chimichurri (sp?) sauce sounded perfect. And they were! Great flaky crust, tasty beef filling, and the sauce was perfect. The next time in the ADKS visiting my brother we will make sure to get there for more good eats of what's on that menu! The decor is pretty fabulous, too. And, oh, soon they'll have their liquor license! read more

So grateful these folks opened up a great food spot in our community. Long time local Chef and his wife bring us the food of the Caribbean. Delicious and fairly priced. Order ahead during busy times! Welcoming vibe and decor. Great addition to our area! read more

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Great experience and wonderful service! Delicious authentic cuisine. A cool spot in Saranac Lake. Thank you!

Sooo so good. We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner at this lovely restaurant in lake Saranac. Food is top notch. Interesting combinations . Unpretentious and just darn good! I had the cornmeal waffles and fried chicken My husband had the chimi burger and our son had the Zydeco sandwich. Great tostones and fried plantains. Very pleasant service too. read more

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We stopped in for lunch today and everything was fantastic. Our server/owner was so friendly and helpful. The food is 5 star delicious! We shared a plate and a Cuban sandwich. Huge portions and soooo good. Prices are very reasonable. The place is clean and nicely decorated. Don't walk by this place. Stop in and eat. You will be happy you did. read more

Wonderful food. Small but comfortable. No liquor but you can BYOB. We had the Cuban sandwich and tostones nachos and both were excellent.

Bad service, food came out very meh after about an hour (pasta was undercooked, one half of my sandwich was much better than the other). To top it off I was overcharged, from looking at the menu the total should have been near 60 and I was charged over 80. read more

I don't know why the Adirondacks has so few good restaurants and so many indifferent ones, given the pervasiveness of tourists and tourism, but that 's just the way it is. So, when one finds a good restaurant, it's a cause for celebration. Such is the case with Our Plates. The food is delicious. More homey than high-end, it is very good Caribbean / soul food. A fried chicken sandwich - CJ's Fave - was really good, especially with plantains. The other sandwiches were enjoyed just as much - they were also very good. And a serving of beef empanadas that was shared by the table was great - best empanadas I've ever had. The sauces that accompany the various dishes are excellent - wonderful chimichurri sauce; they should sell it by the bottle. The service could have been a little more prompt, but could not have been nicer or more welcoming. Our waitress was delightful, knew the menu inside and out, and gave first-rate recommendations. A great experience overall. If you're looking for a pretty casual place for a very good meal in Saranac Lake, Our Plates is a great choice. Recommended. read more

We visited this place last week and food was excellent. The owners and hostess were super nice. I am a fan of the decor(if you are a local you know the mexican place that used to be here was so bare and nothing special). Glad to have this new type of cuisine-- a mix of southwestern/cuban and dominican). I would recommend checking it out and you can call in advance for pick up if you want. read more

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Sweetest place on the block, with recipes from the owner's abuela, and a simple yet very inviting decor. My friend had the combo plate, medium. With chicken stew. I pieced together three sides: yellow rice/beans, collard greens and sweet plantains. Maybe a tad salty for my no-salt-at-home palate, but delicious and fresh. As for service: warm, welcoming and efficient. Just lovely. read more

so yummy and interesting food! Staff was lovely and the atmosphere was cute as hell!!

Really friendly, and the food was fantastic! Everything we had was great but the plantains by far were the best.

Wonderful atmosphere leading to mouthwatering food and generous portions. Soul food with an Adirondack vibe.

I really feel like we found a hidden jem of a restaurant for a couple looking for cuban cuisine. The food was amazing, staff was great, and menu had a good selection. I would seek to eat there again if I returned to ADK. I didnt see a drink menu is a negative observation. Also I think a large group might have to consider the kitchen size which you can kinda watch which I thought was pretty interesting actually. There were at least 8 people in there at one point but I dont think the wait was long. The Tostones appetizer and Yucca fries were very good! I had Rina's Chicken and Waffles which I highly recommend (as did our waitress Rina). My wife had the Zydeco sandwich which she loved and I tried and thought was tasty. read more

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Found this gem by accident. I never leave reviews but the food atmosphere and ambiance was so amazing I had to leave a positive recommendation. The Cubano was amazing, the desserts and appetizers all so good! read more

Caribbean food in the Adirondacks? YES, please! We found this cute, cozy friendly restaurant around the corner from the Hotel Saranac. The food was warming comfort food. We chose nicely flavored combo plates with a choice of stewed meats. The service was friendly and prompt. Cheerful holiday decor in December. read more

Our Plates - "Small combo plates", one with chicken, one with pork - Salad Near Me - Saranac Lake, New York

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Outstandingly delicious homestyle food and friendly, welcoming and helpful service! Everyone in our party of 9 loved their meal. What a treat to have some Caribbean and Southern flair in the ADKs, and an added bonus to have lots of clearly labeled gluten free suggestions for our family with food allergies. The ambiance is fun and casual--loved the artwork! Can't wait to come back to Our Plates to try some of the other appealing items on the menu! A great addition to Saranac Lake! read more

Delicious & authentic! The service was great, and the Cubano with sweet plantains were the ultimate comfort food!

This place is AMAZING. There are a couple other places we've gone to eat here in Saranac Lake, and have been pretty disappointed in the food. But the flavors of everything we had we so on point and absolutely delicious here, and the prices are extremely reasonable! I got two appetizers as my meal, and the beef empanadas were delicious. I also got something with plantains and fried steak that was very good, but then you put the chimichuri sauce on it and it made it amazing. My husband got the 'medium plate' - he couldn't decide what kind of beans to get, so she brought him two smaller portions of both, and he couldn't stop raving about both of them! Same thing with the meat - both the pulled pork and the jerk chicken sounded good, so she split the order so he could have both. The pulled pork was the absolute BEST thing on the table - I highly suggest getting something with the pulled pork in it! read more

Our Plates - Fried steak on plantains, pulled pork (SO AMAZING), two beef empanadas, medium plate with jerk chicken - Salad Near Me - Saranac Lake, New York

The best of Saranac Lake. Flavor, value, atmosphere, service. Friendly people delicious food.

Delicious. If we were locals, this would be our go to. Shared a chicken empanada for app which was hot and delicious. I had vegetarian platter which was ample and all great. Wife had the steak dinner which was equally delicious. Only complaint was steak was a little tough but the flavor made up for it. Excited for my leftovers! Eat here. Keep this place in business! I read more

So good, I'm prompted to leave my first review ever. Have eaten here 5 times so far. Made to order, always incredible. Such a great addition to Saranac lake, having a latin/Caribbean food option for our family just makes town feel more like home I'm having a hard time steering away from the medium plate with pork, add a side of sweet plantains. The collard greens are top notch and my moms go to is the Cubano. Can't wait to patron for years to come. Thank you!! read more

New restaurant in Saranac Lake. I had the fried fish. It was excellent. Fresh and cooked right.