Family owned and run. Everything tastes fresh and homemade. No signage out front and the host stand and restaurant is on the second floor. We had the beef lasagna, seared scallops, French onion soup and ice cream sundae. The ice cream tasted hand packed and the chocolate fudge in the sundae was out of this world. Can't wait to go back. read more

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This is an old style restaurant that has survived. So in this tourist dependent area, it means it is frequented by locals to have survived. Good and friendly service. HUGE menu. We had a late lunch so we skipped the appetizers. The veal Marsala and chicken piccata were superb and large portions. Adding a bottle of wine ($58) - BTW they have a good wine list with decent bottles starting in the $30s - damages with tip was only $180. A nice meal at a good price. Give them a try. read more

Nice local restaurant near Lake Placid. Had the Prime Rib which didn't disappoint and also good value. Ambiance is casual but nice. Service was good considering it was Xmas eve. Would definitely go back. read more

Absolutely delicious food! The Fillet is the best & large portions of food! Bread & salad are included! Service was excellent & such a beautiful atmosphere too! Very clean restaurant that I travel an hour to get to whenever possible! Love it here! read more

Love Red Fox the food is great I have many childhood memories I recommend this place to everyone

My NY Strip was over cooked, dry and lacked flavor. The baked potato was very small ( about the size of a tennis ball ). The broiled scallops were in a bath of water and also lacked flavor. read more

Best meal in a long time, even had dessert, couldnt resist the apples n crisp w vanilla ice cream! read more

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The staff always treats us like family. The food is consistently fabulous and the setting is beautiful.

Very good fine dining option for the area. Standouts were prime rib and lasagna. Went with big group, reservation required. Better than other options in area which are mostly hamburgers and other bar foods. read more

Red Fox Restaurant - Lasagna-big enough for 2 - Seafood Near Me - Saranac Lake, New York

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The service was great but the food was not seasoned and lacked flavor. For the perceived scale it didn't deliver the date night we were hoping for. read more

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My favorite restaurant in the area! The bruschetta and Prosecco drink were both phenomenal, along with the drink with grapefruit. I left my purse and the owner came from her house to open the restaurant while it was closed so I could grab it! Not to mention the beautiful ambiance. Could not recommend it more. read more

We love the Red Fox! The atmosphere, food & service is always fantastic. It's definitely one of the meals that we look forward to on our yearly trip to Saranac! They are usually very busy so make a reservation. read more

Thoroughly enjoyed our experience! Traditional American cuisine, lovely atmosphere, excellent attentive service. Had prime rib and duck l'Orange- perfectly done! What a tribute to the fact that you don't need some eclectic and avant-garde menu to produce a high-quality and enjoyable dinner experience. Truly hope others will find and enjoy the Red Fox! read more

The Red Fox is such a comfortable place. We've been going there for many years and went again for dinner last night. There was absolutely nothing we didn't like...the place is spotless, the view out the big picture windows to the beautifully tended garden is so peaceful, the food was great. But what really stood out was the service - our server (wish I'd gotten her name!) was absolutely delightful...smiling, friendly, attentive but also gave us our space. She seemed to know exactly when to be there and when not to be. Wonderful experience - looking forward to many more pleasant meals at this iconic Saranac Lake spot. read more

Came on a super busy labor day weekend. There was a wait to be seated. Once we were seated, we got our orders taken within 15 minutes. Our waitress was super nice and attentive! Everyone was actually! The food took almost an hour to come out though, mostly because of how busy it was. But at least we had bread and our salad/soup that came with our entrees, come out first to prep is for the long wait. Everything was great. Food was great, tasted fresh. read more

We were staying in Lake Placid, the next town over, and we asked our motel clerk to recommend a good place to take my partner for her birthday dinner. They said this place was worth the drive. They were not lying.. Everybody was very nice. The place was both formal and rustic at the same time. We wanted to start with the sautéed mushrooms, which were on their online menu. They said it was no longer on the menu, but they were nice enough to make up an order for us anyway. They were so good. For dinner, we had the broiled haddock, which was the special of the night. The fish was tender, flaky, and so delicious. We enjoyed it very much. For our side, My partner had the salad, nice and crispy, not wilted at all, and I had a cup of the white bean and spinach soup. The soup was delicious. Rich, but not overly so. I loved it. For dessert, my partner had a slice of the bourbon pecan pie. They brought it out with a candle. She said the crust was flaky, and the filling was very rich. I would've loved to have it also, but I don't drink. I had a slice of the lemon cake, which was so very moist, and very lemony. It was very good. It was a great meal, the service was wonderful, and the price was extremely reasonable. Thank you for a great evening. read more

We love love this restaurant and the people there. First time in 30+ years my husband couldn't finish his steak. We keep it for special occasions and our anniversary celebration did not disappoint. read more

Celebration spot after a friend completed her 46 high peaks, the Red Fox did not disappoint. The inside is nice, so we felt a little underdressed, but at least we were able to change out of hiking gear. The ambiance is rustic and cabin-y with high end overtones, piano, the most adorable fox lanterns (seriously!!). Food-wise, I got the prime rib and it was soft, tender, flavorful and incredible. I highly recommend the prime rib. It came with a soup and the season pumpkin soup was perfect. The complimentary bread before the meal was also superbly appreciated and delightful. Some friends ordered steak and scallops, but the prime rib seemed to be the winner and where the restaurant shined. Plenty of parking, convenient location and delicious food - if you're looking for a steakhouse to celebrate, look no further! read more

I don't usually rate anything with five stars but we had a spectacular dinner here last night. The restaurant is large and beautiful and we were welcomed by the owner whose name is Emina. She is lovely and also makes the desserts. I ordered a special cocktail called A Texas sipper. It was made with Tito's vodka (my favorite), as well as elderflower liqueur, grapefruit juice and club soda. boy was it ever good! We started out with a delicious New England clam chowder soup, which came with the dinner. We asked to split a Caesar salad which was served to us on two dishes and it was fresh and flavorful. My husband ordered a shrimp cocktail containing four enormous shrimp and was so good, I know because I ate one. We decided to have our annual meat serving and so we ordered steaks and boy were they ever good. I had mine with a baked potato which was baked to perfection in the old-fashioned way, served with butter and sour cream. My prime rib was so huge I couldn't fit in dessert. My husband decided to order his dessert to go and it was a lemon type cake and so so good. This is a wonderful old school restaurant that is great for special occasions (it was my husband's birthday). It is somewhat pricey but so worth it. read more

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What a great spot! The fish dishes were amazing and the ambiance is great. I had stuffed sole and it was delicious. They rest of the crew had fish specials. Haddock shrimp and scallops. Great prices. Staff was very nice as well. We are in the off season so it was quiet but I can see this place being very busy. So I recommend a reservation. read more

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Great prime rib. The service was super friendly. The bread was incredible! If you are in the area looking for a great meal...this is the place read more

Was craving some meat after a long hike and what popped up on yelp? This gem! I was so hungry I didn't take any pictures, but I'd pass on the French onion soup, definitely get the shrimp cocktail, and must get the prime rib! If you're not feeling the prime rib, the scallops and strip steak were delicious as well! A must go! read more

Amazing food and a great "old school" vibe. Sat at the bar and had dinner to celebrate my birthday. Karen took EXCELLENT care of us! We were so excited to stumble upon this gem. If you're in the area, definitely make a reservation and go. It is WELL worth it. read more

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After some hiking , we were looking for dinner. Real dinners , with salads and bread and sides. Yelp had great reviews for the Red Fox and it did not disappoint. We had veal piccata , salmon , salads , and delicious wine. Everything was excellent and fairly priced. Server was Sara(h) ?? and she was awesome ! read more

Red Fox Restaurant - Salmon was outstanding-- very rich and perfectly cooked - Seafood Near Me - Saranac Lake, New York

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We were looking for a place to spend my sons 16th birthday and so happy we chose Red Fox. I called for reservations earlier in the day and requested a cake with a candle to help celebrate. The outside looks very rustic, so I may have driven past and not given it a look, but I'm glad we read its reviews. We arrived and there was a good size crowd so happy we had the reservation. There were tables available for walk-in, but just a few. Greated with smiles from our host and server and looked at the menu while hearing the specials. Our server did mention there were only one slice of lasagna left (homemade), which there were other items they ran out of, so glad we went early. We ordered and munched on some breat and butter while we waited, but we didn't wait long. Salads or soup and baked potato, fries, or rice pielof come with most entries, so our salads came out. So did my French Onion soup, to say that it was superb is not doing it justice. Our meals came out, cooked perfectly with our potatoes. It was all delicious. They brought a chocolate mousse cake for my son with a candle, and the rest of us ordered some desert as well (lava cake) The prices were great for what I would expect to pay for our meal. Like I said before the staff was great and our server took great care of us. This was our first time vacationing in the area and they made us feel right at home. Definitely don't overlook The Red Fox! read more

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A friend and I could not decide where to go on our last night in the ADK, and after looking this place up on Yelp, we decided to give it a try. I have been a summer visitor to Saranac Inn for 40 years, and have never been here. I'm really sorry I never found it until now! The ambiance is high-end, but with a touch of whimsy and lots of character. I agree with other reviews that it is a little dated, but in a good way. The interior harkens back to the Saranac heydays of grand Inns and spectacular service. (Or I'm a History teacher who grew up visiting a cottage from the original Saranac Inn, and I'm super nostalgic...but I digress...) Thankfully they allowed our bedraggled butts in after a day of visiting museums and sites all over the area. Their garden in back is truly a sight to behold! Get a seat by the windows if you can! (We didn't, but that's okay.) The staff were very friendly and politely accommodated our requests. My friend and I both ordered the Porterhouse special, and it was perfectly cooked with delicious sauteed mushrooms on top. You truly cannot do better than a perfectly cooked steak!! They are a bit pricy compared to other places in the area, but the food definitely makes it worth it! (And with the new places opening around Saranac Lake, it looks like they will be on par with others soon.) Very nice experience! read more

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as a group of 10, we decided to try this place out since half of our group enjoyed seafood and steak. it is a white cloth restaurant with a pretty nice dining area and a beautiful garden view. The service was great and the food was pretty good as well. The portions were great and they were pretty accommodating with all of our requests. read more

Best Eggplant Parm ! Angel Hair Pasta & Meatballs Rack of Lamb Filet Mignon All Meals come with Soup & A Small Garden Salad with choice of Dressing Excellent Service , Clean , Professional Staff , Beautiful Outdoor Seating 10 out of 10 TIP- Make a Reservation due to limited seating read more

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Nice atmosphere for a country restaurant. Good food and service typical of a owner/operator run establishment. I eat here every time I visit Saranac area and am never disappointed! For my money the best dining experience and value in the Adirondack Park. read more

We had a large group (11) with a reservation - seated upon arrival- great service- and wait staff- accounted for a nut allergy in our party seamlessly- we enjoyed the ambiance of the restaurant - the chicken piccata was one of the best we've eaten- read more

Red Fox is absolutely amazing restaurant. Delicious, fresh and steak was cooked perfectly . I believe Gordon Ramsey would have to dinner there every weekend But it's not only food make us happy. This is family business and we have feelings like old friends. We really don't expect so much attention from owners and was honored by conversation. Like how restaurant was built and how all details- from painting to decor was selected. When we have a dinner, I mentioned to my husband, how every detail in place. If someone thinks that to eat and where to go when you visit Lake Placid - don't think twice, just enjoy your dinner with love one read more

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Hands down the best food in Saranac Lake. Amazing service and comfortable atmosphere. read more

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My wife and I visited for our anniversary last week. The service was excellent and the food was great. My wife had the tenderloin which was cooked to perfection. I ordered the Shrimp Scampi and it was great. I felt the portion sizes were great for the price - no complaints here. For as large of a building as it is the overall ambiance and table arrangements made the restaurant feel homey and comfortable. read more

My husband & I came in for our Anniversary dinner and we were very happy. Recommend! Ambiance: Romantic, warm & cozy but open space, rustic yet elegant ...very clean. Service: Just Perfect. Our waiter was very friendly and attentive! Not rushed at all! Never waited for anything. Food: Amazing. I ordered the broiled scallops...BEST scallops I have had in years if not ever!! Cooked to perfection, perfect portion, absolutely delicious!! My husband had the NY Strip steak & scallops, also perfectly cooked & delicious!! Deserts were good as well but dinner was epic! Also, we were so full I took my desert to go, we forgot it on the table...the woman who I believe is the owner or manager at the Hostess area, ran out to our car IN THE POURING RAIN to bring it to us!! Was soooo sweet! We def will return & recommend !! read more

AMAZING, every single time. The Red Fox isn't overly modern but it's priced extremely well, they always deliver on perfectly cooked food and the service is always great. Definitely consider it for a nice quiet night out where you don't have to worry about anything going wrong. read more

Had a great experience here tonight. I had been here over 10 years ago with my friend and had amazing prime rib so came here with my girlfriend. We were seated and greeted promptly the place was lively and the staff was friendly. Even though there were two tables with at least 10 people each plus miscellaneous other tables of customers the staff was like a well oiled machine. We both ordered the prime rib and opted for salads with blue cheese instead of soup she got a baked potato I got fries on the side. Our prime rib was so good and had a really flavorful au jus. We both ordered medium rare, her steak was just a little bit more medium than medium rare but still very tasty. Mine was spot on and very euphoric. We both got bloody Mary's to start out before our dinners came which came with their premix if accoutrements all stirred in already that they said they made in-house. Very tasty drinks. After our meals we got the lava cake and the lemon cream cake for dessert. Both were very enjoyable but the lava cake really stole the show. It was served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and whipped cream on the side. This is a gem of a place and we will happily return here anytime we are in the area. read more

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Let's start with the restaurant itself. Great environment tucked in the mountains, classy and not pretentious. Chris our waiter could not have been more professional and enthusiastic. Our server spent time chatting with us and letting us know what was good on the menu. Now for the food, outstanding, 10/10 recommend if you're looking for a steakhouse with seafood. I ordered the Rib and Reef and my Pop ordered the strip steak. Each entree came with choice of soup or salad. We ordered the split pea, it was to die! I really could have eaten more and it was made without ham which made it even tastier! The bread was wonderfully soft and the crust wasn't too hard. Not seen is the photos was the Cesar salad that we completely devoured. It was not over dressed and the salad was fresh. My prime rib was cooked perfectly to order and more importantly the lobster tail was cooked PERFECT! Broiled Lobster tail is easy to screw up but the tail was as soft as could be. Couldn't stop eating my food. My pops strip steak too perfectly cooked and he couldn't stop eating it either. Baked potato not over cooked and moist. read more

Red Fox Restaurant - Strip steak, prime rib with lobster tail, and baked potatoes. - Seafood Near Me - Saranac Lake, New York

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Wonderful find. We had prime rib and a signature seafood dish. Loved everything. If you are looking for a white tablecloth restaurant this is it. read more

My boyfriend and I stopped in for Christmas Eve dinner during a trip to Saranac Lake. It was very packed so I'm glad we made a reservation! The atmosphere was very lovely (even though we were seated at a table in the very back corner of the dining room - my boyfriend joked that it felt like we were at the "kids table"). There was some confusion when getting seated, but I'm not taking any stars off because it was a busy night and I suspect that me using Reserve with Google caused some of it. The menu looked delicious, but unfortunately there was literally nothing that was meat-free on it. As a vegetarian, I'm usually pretty laid back and would opt for a salad or something rather than make a special request. But this time, I was pleasantly surprised. The waitress was more than accommodating and brought me angel hair with marinara even though it wasn't on the menu. When we mentioned we had a three-hour drive ahead of us, they also brought us a coffee. The food in terms of taste? Superb!! My marinara sauce was out of this world, and my boyfriend's chicken parm was perfectly tenderized. I was a little jealous!! We didn't have room for dessert but I bet their menu would have been spot on. All in all, a wonderful experience. The TL:DR- - make a reservation yourself over the phone. Be prepared to wait as things seem to be done with pen and paper rather than with a computerized system. - price point is slightly too high for regular dinner for most people. Stick to date night and special events. - food is out of this world and cooked with care. read more

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Our favorite spot in Saranac Lake! Delicious chicken parmesan & prime rib. Great cozy atmosphere and friendly staff. Five of five stars.