Top 5: Restaurants to Dine at in Lake Placid

Lake Placid, New York, may be more well known for its outdoor adventures than its food scene, but that doesn’t mean you won’t find plenty of excellent spots to chow down on delicious food when you’re in the area. Here are five favorites to try:

The Breakfast Club

For breakfast favorites and stellar lake views from the small dining room, The Breakfast Club delivers. Make sure to try the long list of mimosas and bloody Marys before digging into hearty portions of crowd favorites such as several varieties of eggs benedict and the signature röstis — home fries served in cast-iron skillets and topped with eggs and other breakfast goodness.

Big Slide Brewery & Public House

Named for the iconic Lake Placid ski jumping complex, this brewery and restaurant offers a wide selection of house brews, as well as a robust menu of bar favorites, like hearth-oven pizza, poutine and pretzel bites. Save room for dessert; the brewery always has awesome, locally made options, such as shareable cookies and “milk,” which includes a malted milk dip surrounded by several varieties of cookies.

Luna

If you’re craving Italian, step into the intimate dining room at Luna. Grab a seat by the front windows for people-watching while you wait for a delicious dinner of Italian and Mediterranean favorites, all served with fresh, homemade bread.

The Cottage Restaurant and Cafe

With views of the lake and mountains, enjoy the cozy atmosphere of The Cottage. The restaurant offers indoor and outdoor dining year-round (during the frigid winter months, outdoor dining is made possible via reclaimed and repurposed ski gondolas). Favorite menu items include the soups served in bread bowls, as well as the flatbread pizzas.

Dancing Bears Restaurant

For all-day dining, weekend brunch and a large menu of new interpretations of American classics, Dancing Bears Restaurant is your place to go. The large dining room typically never requires a long wait and the menu offers a mix of standard favorites and seasonal offerings, so there’s always something new to try.