Interesting menu, Delicious entrees, creative desserts , polite competent informative staff,…read morepleasant seating and ambiance.

We had the most wonderful meal here tonight. Tyler was outstanding - he paid attention to each…read moredetail, explained the menu beautifully, and guided us in the right direction. This place is the best of Saranac Lake hands down.

Always great service and a cozy environment. Locals bar for the most part. It can be priceyread more

We stayed overnight in our RV as the great people here are Harvest Host supporters- and we had…read moredinner after we settled in - and it was amazing - the eggplant poutine!! Highly recommended! A really great take on the classic, the mussels fri-Diablo had a rich, deep broth that was really nice, and we finished off with a flatbread pizza with artichoke hearts - Sandy the waitress was so kind to us, as they had a big party waiting to go in an and we were a little before opening - she seated us and got us our drinks. The place itself is totally old school and has been "the Belvedere" since 1933, and it dates back to the 1880's or so as an establishment - can you imagine what Saranac Lake was like back then? Unreal! Do yourself a favor and stop in on your trip to the high peaks for some great food and atmosphere - you won't regret your choice.

Great dining experience!…read more It's such a charming atmosphere. We came on a Wed night late April and had a intimate evening. They had a great Uncanny Valley IPA from Burlington which was a great start. We went with the Beet Cheesecake ($16) appetizer and it was so unique - my bride wanted to save it for dessert. My bride ordered the Chicken ($32) and I went with the Pork Chop ($39) and they were both fantastic...well prepared with outstanding side compliments. Service was super friendly and prompt!

The food here was so good I went twice during my trip to lake placid…read more The menu is creative, and every dish was delicious. Staff was friendly and attentive, and the space is eclectic and cute.

This was a recommend restaurant and I glad we went. The food was excellent, service great,…read morecocktails delicious and the ambiance itself is pure ADK. Well Worth the 15 minutes or so drive from Lake Placid.

The food was amazing! We got the venison and the Alfredo with chicken. The venison was so tender…read moreand flavorful. It was served with zucchini and mashed potatoes which were also very tasty. The fettuccine Alfredo had good flavors of herbs. We got the chocolate cookie ice cream sandwich, which had good flavor although I wish the cookie were softer. Good portion sizes and such rich food! The service was good enough, and the ambiance was exactly what I wanted - soft warm lighting. Overall very comfortable experience!

Very standard American restaurant with a good variety of dishes. We had the calamari, shrimp and…read morescallops penne pasta, and salmon here, and everything was very decent. I'd actually say my favorite dish was their homemade bread with garlic dipping sauce, it was absolutely delicious. We were able to get a seat at the outside patio overlooking the lake which was great. The service was decent, although they rushed us out so they could turnover the table to the next guests.

Great food, better view and exceptional service Highly…read morerecommended Black Bear .......

This review is for ADK Cavu Cafe. This small basic diner…read moreis surprisingly excellent ! We selected this diner based on reviews and it did not disappoint. Despite having only 9 tables (which can result in a short wait) in a small space and a small menu, the menu options were all very appealing. The food is prepared very well with very good and fresh ingredients. The cooking area is small with a small staff but they were attentive just not fast. But we had no problem with the overall service given the quality of the food. Prices are very reasonable. Highly recommended. I know we'll be back.

10 STARS!! I was a regular at Cavu cafe for many years as I worked at the airport. Hands down the…read morebest French toast and bacon I have ever had! My order was the French toast with bacon, butter and syrup every time!! I cannot even begin to explain the delicious food but more than that a place where I can eat a comfort meal while watching planes depart and arrive from a beautiful airport. The owner and employees are so attentive, caring and all around just loving people! This is the BEST cafe I have ever reviewed especially if you love airplanes like me!!! Since moving, I look forward to visiting here anytime I come for vacation!! A very nostalgic comfort breakfast for me! Simply the best! KAP316

After checking numerous reviews and website menus, It appeared to me that Twisted Carrot was one of…read morethe most interesting restaurants in the area, in terms of menu and atmosphere. My dinner experience there certainly lived up to expectations. The restaurant is small, seating maybe about 30 people. I wouldn't call it intimate, but I would call it friendly. The menu items are enjoyably named, with some interesting ingredient and flavor combinations. Service is fast and friendly; 3 servers can take care of all the tables quite nicely, with time for fun conversation as you go. The cocktail list is small, and the drinks are simply garnished, but everything we tried was quite flavorful and reasonably priced. As an appetizer, the Moo Moo Dippers, filled with shaved ribeye and corned beef and combined with the remoulade sauce for dipping. were addicting. My salmon filet came atop a bed of roasted sweet potato and corn hash and a sauce on top to give it more interesting presentation and flavor. The pork medallions were similarly appealing. We passed on dessert, because most of the offerings had some form of caffeine in them (e.g., boozy affogato), but I'm certain they would have been equally delicious. I was surprised the restaurant closed so early on days they're actually open, i.e., 8pm. So if you want convenient dining, get there early for dinner, because it does fill up.

Food is excellent, service is wonderful, but they do not take reservations. Go early!read more

My family and I had dinner at Jake's on the Water during our recent trip to Potsdam. Unfortunately,…read morewe couldn't sit outside because of the rain, but our table inside still offered a great view of the water. The restaurant wasn't crowded, but there were enough guests to give it a nice atmosphere. It felt comfortable, relaxed, and not noisy at all. We started with the Kung Pao Cauliflower, which was excellent. Even my kids, who don't usually enjoy vegetables, ate every bite. For their meals, both kids ordered brick oven pizzas. My older child had the Labrador and finished the entire pizza by himself, while my younger child ordered the Authentic with pepperoni and really enjoyed it. My wife ordered the fish of the day, and I chose the scallop special. Overall, the food was very good, the service was pleasant, and the waterfront setting made for an enjoyable dining experience. I would definitely return the next time I'm in the area.

My wife and I came up to this neck of the woods while visiting family and had a great meal here…read more The location is beautifully located on the water (unfortunately our visit was more gray and gloomy outside). All of the staff we interacted with were great and friendly. Our family from this area raved about their poutine, but a recent menu change got rid of it. Despite that they had a variety of starters/apps, sandwiches, pizzas, steaks, plus other entrees including some specials on a separate little menu. Included on that was two cocktails that we tried, I had two of their Strawberry Rhubarb Collins that was light and easy to drink with just enough strawberry and rhubarb flavor. My wife had their special sangria which had tons of flavor. Both fantastic drinks! As a group we split some pretzel sticks as well as some bang bang shrimp. With both being great bites before our meals with the beer cheese and mustard for the pretzels along with the shrimp sweet chili aioli being perfect dips. Lastly for the main event my wife and I were on the same wavelength and got their Vodka Chicken Parm, that originally was to come on top rice pilaf but both substituted for house made pasta. Everything from the vodka sauce, to the house made pasta, to the chicken were fantastic! Would gladly get it again. If we lived around here I would picture this being a regular stop for us! Friendly and welcoming staff with well made drinks and delicious food! Give it a try!