Best Restaurants in Lake Placid

For a small little village set in the heart of the Adirondack High Peaks, Lake Placid has a diverse and delectable dining scene. From family-friendly dining with kid-inspired menus and pet-friendly patios for your pooch to intimate bistros and fine farm-to-table dining on Mirror Lake, the perfect meal awaits in Lake Placid. If you’re searching for the best restaurants in Lake Placid, NY the options are endless – but here are a few of our favorite Lake Placid restaurants to tantalize your taste buds.

The Cottage Restaurant and Cafe

77 Mirror Lake Drive, Lake Placid, NY

(518) 302-3045

Situated directly on the scenic shoreline of Mirror Lake, The Cottage Restaurant and Cafe at Mirror Lake Inn is Lake Placid’s local hot spot for lunch, dinner, or lakefront cocktails with breathtaking views of the Adirondack High Peaks. The menu is filled with American comfort food and favorite classics for the kids, wine, bubbles, beer and signature libations, and delicious desserts and spiked after-dinner drinks. Reservations are not required so arrive early to snag a sunset spot on the exquisite lantern-lit deck on Mirror Lake. Dogs are welcome! For fine dining options, The View Restaurant at Mirror Lake Inn is Lake Placid’s only AAA Four Diamond restaurant – reservations are essential.

Lisa G's

6125 Sentinel Drive, Lake Placid, NY

(518) 523-2093

Lisa G’s in Lake Placid is an off-the-beaten-path dog-friendly restaurant with a cozy indoor bar and restaurant, an undercover patio with fairy lights, fire pits and heaters, a waterfront deck with fountain views on the Chubb River, and a lively atmosphere abuzz with locals and tourists. The menu features their famous wings and creative American fare with a global twist, lots of gluten-free options, and a wide variety of beer, bubbles, wine, and tempting tequila cocktails. Open late!

Purple Saige Bistro

2279 Saranac Avenue, Lake Placid, NY

(518) 523-3434

For a memorable, relaxing, and upscale dining experience in Lake Placid reserve a table at Purple Saige Bistro, a casual yet classy French American bistro with intimate interiors, a gorgeous purple patio, and indoor and outdoor fireplaces for winter warmth. Situated within walking distance from downtown Main Street, Purple Saige Bistro serves artistic share plates and appetizers, specialty entrees, and mouth-watering craft cocktails (the Purpletini is a must!).