Redneck Bistro

They charcoal grill the burgers! Money!!! The regular and sweet potato fries are both excellent!…read more Fish and chips are worth raving about as well! TVs in the right places, great view of Mirror Lake and the mountains, service was top notch! Go, eat, drink and be merry!

Great experience all around! We sat on the patio which had beautiful view of the lake and…read moremountains. Our server quickly came to get our orders and was very attentive. We started with the spinach artichoke dip with pita bread which was delicious. The salmon with broccoli exceeded my expectations. My sister had the spring chicken sandwich which she really enjoyed. Would absolutely recommend!

Buffalo Wings

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Patio

Black Bear Restaurant

3.7(428 reviews)

•$$$

I was so happy with our experience here! They use the good lettuce for the salad, the homeace bread…read moreand oil are amazing. It has also been so long that I've been to a restaurant where the portions matched the pices, I was very satisfied. The eggplant parm was nice and crispy.

I wanted to love this place but just can't get pass the food. I give two stars because it seems…read morelike a nice family owned business. I sat at the bar and the bartender gave us great service. The ambiance of the place is also nice and has a cost feel. When it comes to the food, we had the black bear Chicken pasta dish that had absolutely no flavor. Had to drown the dish with Leon and salt and that could not even help it. We also had the fried haddock with fries. The breading was very bland and again, lemon and the tartar sauce so. It help much. Fish was overpriced for the size presented. Will not be coming back as there are better restaurants in the area.

Bad Area

Black Bear Restaurant - Fish w/mashed potatoes & grilled vegetables. The head was a surprise-my college age son didn't care-said the fish itself was delicious.

Fish w/mashed potatoes & grilled vegetables. The head was a surprise-my college age son didn't care-said the fish itself was delicious.

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Sauvignon Blanc

Luna Restaurant

4.1(211 reviews)

We came for an early dinner on a Sunday evening. Everything was good: the food, the service, the…read moreambience. The restaurant is small and was mostly full. It didn't feel crowded or noisy. We had the stuffed trout special and the veal saltimbocca. Both dishes were delicious. The starter salad was a nice blend of greens. We will definitely go back again.

3 1/2 mainly because I'm used to Italian food in nyc. Had the chicken parm and fettuccine. The…read morechicken parm was cooked nicely, could use more seasoning and fresh herbs. The sauce tasted like jarred sauce. The fettuccine was not as rich as I was expecting and lacked flavor, but my partner enjoyed it. the service was good, they checked on us and food came out quickly

Bar!

Philly cheesesteak!

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Front entrance

The Pickled Pig

3.4(441 reviews)

0.7 mi

Family-owned & operated

Outdoor seating

Excellent service, delicious food, and an exceptional, welcoming hostess! A+ place!! One of our…read morefavorites when visiting Lake Placid.

I came to Lake Placid for a few days to work at a conference and on my first day I looked up places…read moreto eat and this one came up as very appealing so I walked there for lunch and was disappointed to see they were closed. I checked the times online again (Google and their website) and saw they should be open, but weren't. So, I ate elsewhere. Ultimately, I came back on my last night in town and saw they were open and I sat at the bar. The bartender (a European guy) was less than friendly, never smiled, and hardly gave any attention to me, other than to ask what I wanted. Service throughout the entire visit was extremely poor from this guy. At one point, when I ordered my burger, I asked for cherry peppers to be added to it, he simply said "no!" and walked away. I asked him if he said no and he agreed that he did. I told him to come back and I showed him the part of the menu that showed where you can get bacon and cherry peppers added to the burger and this was what I was referring to, except that I only wanted the cherry peppers...He walked away. I ultimately got the burger and as I suspected, no cherry peppers were on it. This guy was literally one of the worst servers I've ever experienced. Along this topic, I noticed that several places in town had these European servers and I asked some locals about this, seems there isn't enough locals to handle the jobs, so they hire these folks, which is fine as long as they teach them some basic customer service skills and monitor their actions to make sure they're not upsetting customers, causing poor reviews for their establishments. When it comes to the flavors - Their chili was decent. It didn't have much depth of flavor and was highly tomato sauce based, but was decent. The menu said it was award winning, which I found interesting, because what I ate didn't taste very award winning. The burger tasted pretty good! The meat was perfectly seasoned and flavorful and the temperature was spot-on. The bun was great. The toppings were also very nicely done. Their fries were excellent! I loved the crunch on the fries, they seemed like they were par-fried then finished fried to order - very nicely done! Overall, my score comes from the terrible customer service. I saw others servers giving great service to the tables, but I made the mistake of sitting at the bar and having this guy. Also, there was a blond lady, maybe the owner or manager who was busy chatting with guests who she knew most of the time I was there and was too busy to check on other guests at the bar, even though she as at the bar too. Tells me that they clearly care more about the locals and those they know rather than those who are just passing through. Maybe it's the reason for their other poor reviews, which I think is sad considering their interesting and unique menu. If they managed service the way they put together such a great menu this would easily be a 5 star place! Hope they turn things around!

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Poutine

Lake Placid Pub & Brewery

3.8(958 reviews)

0.8 mi

Best food in town. This is my 3rd restaurant this week and I'm going back again cause the food is…read morejust better than the rest. Service was great. We made waitlist reservations and they were pretty close so seating was an issue but they are really, really busy at peak times. For the place itself, I believe it's an old church? The beer is great and they have one of those dome hockey games that I'm addicted to themed to the 1980 Olympic Game of USSR vs USA. LOVE IT! . Best food and atmosphere in town!

Conveniently located near hotels in Lake Placid. If you don't have a reservation you'll be waiting…read moreup to two hours or more as it is not a big restaurant. They do have a second floor dining area for large parties. English pub style. Food is relatively good. We are here 3 out of the 5 days we were in Lake Placid, mostly out of convenience. Service is okay, depending on who you get. They are super busy all the time and if your server isn't on point they will forget things. Their Ubu beer is the best beer there. The cranberry cider is pretty good as well. Shepards pie had very little meat/filling with a larger mashed potato ratio. Apple pie sounds great on paper but had little filling, leaving it super dry because it's baked as an individual personal pie. The whipped crème fraiche was delicious. Wings were nicely fried, crispy on outside and tender inside. Sourdough grilled cheese could've been better by using any other cheese besides Kraft singles. Clam chowder is superb. Beet salad was okay. Turkey burnt ends did not impress me and it's suppose to be their most popular dish. Chicken tenders were delicious. Fried fish was amazing! Huge piece of fish, served with tartar sauce and a side of incredible fries. Detroit style pizza is lackluster. The dough could've been cooked longer as it was underdone.

Brew canoe sampler

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Big Z's at Lake Placid Lanes

4.4(22 reviews)

0.9 mi

I literally stumbled across this place while fighting for my life after forgetting to eat breakfast…read moreand let me tell you: the food is amazing + very reasonably priced. It was so good that I came back hours later to have dinner! I'm picky about my wings & I would come here way too often if I lived closer! Fries were very tasty, the garlic ones were recommended to me over the regular ones and they did not disappoint! Jim and Isaac were excellent--friendly, fast, and polite despite being slammed. Y'all rock!

I recently stopped by Big Z in Lake Placid and tried their spicy chicken sandwich with fries…read more Overall, it was okay -- nothing bad, but nothing that really stood out either. The spicy chicken sandwich was pretty basic. I was expecting a little more kick, but the heat level was mild at best. The chicken itself was decent, but it didn't have that bold flavor or crispiness that makes you crave it again. It felt more like a standard chicken sandwich with a light seasoning rather than something truly "spicy." The fries were actually the highlight of the meal. They were hot, crispy, and seasoned well -- definitely better than the sandwich in my opinion. If I were to go back, it would probably be more for the fries than the main dish. The restaurant itself was nice and clean, and the atmosphere was comfortable. Staff seemed fine and everything looked well kept, which I definitely appreciate. However, the price of the food didn't quite match the flavor or overall experience. For what you pay, I was expecting something a bit more memorable.

One of two bars

Specials, specials, specials!

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Cocktails made to perfection

Smoke Signals

4.1(1k reviews)

•$$$

While in town for a conference I came in for BBQ for dinner one evening and sat at the bar. The…read morelady working the bar was great, very helpful, friendly, and personable. Their menu is loaded with all sorts of BBQ style food, as well as steaks and some seafood too. The décor is nice, cozy, and dimly lit. I started with their wings with the Ghost Pepper BBQ sauce on them - They were REALLY GOOD! Meaty wings, great crunch and smokey flavor and that BBQ sauce was so tasty! Next up was to try an order of their brisket nachos. They came out pretty quick and looked nice. They're definitely huge and I wasn't that hungry, so I really wanted to pick the good stuff, like the brisket and many of the toppings and that was all pretty good. The brisket I had was excellent! It had a nice bark and good smoke, yet was moist. Very nice experience, a place I'd definitely return to for another meal or even a drink at the bar!

Food was phenomenal. 10/10…read more Service was shockingly poor. I had to open the door to the kitchen to ask for our "server" who was seated doing side work. I get it. I was a server for a very long time. Side work sucks. However, neglecting your guests so you can get a jump on roll ups is just poor.

Outdoor deck and lakefront views

Pulled pork slider

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Outside Restaurant

The Cottage

3.8(321 reviews)

0.4 mi

OK PLACE SANDWICHES ONLY Little place across the street…read morefrom the Mirror lake Inn. Like the Mirror lake Inn, food here is not so good, not bad, but not so good. Sandwiches here are so-so. Not much in them and very expensive. I wont go back unless fro a glass of beer or wine. Skip this place.

Cutest spot! Came here for lunch and was not disappointed! The service was so quick and our…read morewaitress was very welcoming. The interior has such a fun ski town vibe and being right on the lake made it so easy to go on a post lunch walk as well as enjoy the view! We didn't sit in one of the lifts but the experience was still just as fun. The chili was great and we both got the Christine sandwich which was super popular and delicious. Even if you're not coming for the food, it's a great spot to enjoy some drinks!

Exterior

Cheese and cured meats board

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Aperol Spritz

Generations

3.5(292 reviews)

0.5 mi

Very comfortable and casual restaurant ambience. Scrumptious…read moreappetizers and delicious entrees. Bar drinks were also outstanding.

Just got to town for a conference, wanted to try BBQ at the Pickled Pig, but they were closed, even…read morethough the site said they were open, so I came here instead. This place is just OK, it's sort of touristy with the basic menu, but pretty dining room. I asked the server if they had good, fresh iced tea, he said yes and then brought me a bottle of ice tea, not at all what I requested. Next up was to try a cup of their onion soup. The soup came out looking beautiful, the flavor was very nice, the temperature was moderate, I would have expected it to be server hotter, since it's soup. Then I ordered their Ruben. About 10 minutes later the server came back advising the chef said he didn't have anymore of the meat for it, so they offered to make it with turkey instead and since I love a Rachel (the turkey version of a Ruben) even more, I went for it. It came out looking pretty good and tasted quite nice. The fries were warm; again, not hot, but they had a decent flavor. Overall, I can see why the reviews are mediocre at best here.

Buds n spuds

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Maple Manhattan and Spicy Margarita

Big Slide Brewery & Public House

4.2(680 reviews)

2.1 mi

Good news is the pizza and beer are still good!…read more The complimentary salsa was rancid, although the waiter replaced it kindly...but then you start questioning what the rest of the meal will be like... The large $14 salad was not as large as they used to, be and unimpressive - there weren't many options.. The menu had only Mexican options, (except pizza and one burger with salsa and chips side after we just had that as a free app for 10 minutes - no fries!). We love Mexican but this was pretty limited and a bit skimpy portion-wise...there was no guacamole appetizer, sides were often salsa and chips, no ground beef option, although there was steak, pork, or chicken). Limited vegetarian options, which is weird for Mexican. The manager stopped by and when we commented on our disappointment that there was no guacamole appetizer he offered a side option- and then charged us $3 for a tiny portion of very limey and over mashed guac. This is not Desperados

I have eaten here more than 50-times over the last ten years. The recent transition to a Mexican…read moremenu is lackluster. It isn't bad, but it isn't special. Staff and ambiance are still great as was the beer I ordered.