I was so looking forward to returning to the Cascade Inn because our first time a few years ago was such a pleasant surprise. It hasn't lost its charm and the food was delicious. Cheddar jalapeño soup...come on! Pair it with a salad and the fantastic Delmonico steak and baked potato and I was in heaven. Cooked perfectly and just melts in your mouth. My fellow diners had the baked trout and a chicken dish and were very pleased. Our server Nicole was great...fun, efficient and very attentive. One suggestion...stock the bar with some Cognac! My sidecar was delicious but a Sidecar with Cognac takes it over the edge! I love this place and will continue coming back. read more

Even though there were plenty of free tables in the main room, the host placed my family of three (2 adults and 1 quiet child) in the cold exterior room. We were the only table to be seated there the whole evening and they refused to move us even though we requested a few times. It was very strange. I can't help but think that the host didn't like the ethnicity of my name, as we booked online? read more

Excellent service and food. Server Christina was very attentive and on point. This is an old school white table cloth restaurant with classic menu. Food was prepared to order and on point. One of us ordered the Riley steak and one ordered rack of lamb. More than enough food and food preparation was perfect. Highly recommend this restaurant. read more

I'm continually impressed with Cascade Inn! We're always greeted with a warm welcome, and exceptional service and food. The price for what you get is astonishing for today's standards. You can not go wrong with The Fisherman's Platter. It's worth the trip to Lake Placid alone! I asked about other house favorites and was steered to the Shrimp and Scallop Tortellini. It was exactly what I was looking for in a tortellini dish. All around amazing. Please take the For Sale sign down read more

Cascade Inn Restaurant - Shrimp and Scallop Tortellini - American Near Me - Lake Placid, New York

Reservations are definitely recommended because they can get busy. The service was amazing, everyone is so nice. It's definitely more of a local spot but the food was great. I got chicken parm with was good, nothing crazy. But my husband got the chicken cascade and he said it was amazing! read more

This unassuming little place used to be our favorite in LP for many years. In 2021 I wrote a review following our disappointing dinner and never had a word from them. It was terrible. But with so many years of good experience there and the mellowing of my many years we're going to try them again. We'll report soon. read more

Great food & service . I had the delicious special of shirt ribs with a baked potatoes I have a fish allergy so no fried food as the fryer cooks fish . Other table mates enjoyed steak & fry's & said everything was delicious. 2 of us enjoyed the old fashion strawberry shortcake the best part of the meal 5 star desert! read more

We stayed With Colleen and family at the motel, the rooms are adequate, clean and all the amenities necessary. We ate at the restaurant and OMG, the food is fabulous, the service wonderful and the portions ample, we split one of the steak dinners. The steak fries are to write home about, so delish. Dinner was hot rolls, soup AND salad and entree. Dessert menu offered many great choices. So if you are looking for great food, high peaks and serenity, grab a glass of wine, an adirondeck chair and chill. We did!. read more

This has a motel behind the restaurant and is so outdated and creepy as soon as we walked in the vibes felt off something had to had happen there somebody had died or witchcraft or missing people it's just so off the vibes. the beds are very low to the ground and my sister went to go take a shower and i went to sit on the black crunch my feet got cold air and i started hearing noises and i cried and starting praying and it stoped when she got out she said at 3:30 she woke up and heard something or somebody tapping on the window for a while she went back to sleep i would not recommend coming here it is very creepy and scary but the owner is very nice and so is the employs would not recommend. read more

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Food delicious as always. Great drinks Service with the best smile from Nicole! Oh snap read more

I Love the Cascade. If I want just a really good meal, well prepared, happy service. I come to Cascade. You aren't going to get any "frou-frou" meal. It's good, It's comfortable and everyone is so nice and charming. I Love coming here. Always Wonderful. read more

From the welcoming Kramer portrait on the wall, to the friendly face of the bartender, this place has been a family favorite on our annual Lake Placid Adventure. Erica is a treat and we love seeing her smiling face every time we visit. She is attentive and sprite and caters to your every need. I enjoyed the shrimp and scallop a la creme while my husband enjoyed the steak special. Both super yummy! My parents always enjoy coming here and it's defiantly a diamond in the rough! read more

This place is a hidden gem. Amazing food, amazing staff. My absolute favorite place to eat in the ADK.

Amazing food!! We had prime rib and lasagna. Everything was delicious!! Very clean and tables are spaced well with Covid guidelines. Our waitress Kathleen was great. All the staff is very friendly. Great place to eat. Generous serving size with soup and salad included with entrees. read more

Cascade Inn Restaurant - Prime rib and lasagna - American Near Me - Lake Placid, New York

This is a great locals restaurant. There is no better value in Lake Placid. The Veal Shnitzel, chicken parm, veal parm, and anything else in a red sauce or cream sauce are all excellent. I also love the Steers Liver. To rolls, soup, and salad included in an affordable price is amazing. The staff are friendly and attentive. They also make a great old fashioned at the bar. read more

Cozy atmosphere, definitely a diner feel but in a good way. My boyfriend and I came in on a Sunday and it was pretty quiet. I ordered the chicken Parmesan. What's nice about this meal is it comes with dinner rolls, a salad and a cup of soup. My meal itself was also huge. The sauce had great flavor, the chicken was tender and there was plenty of cheese on top BUT the chicken was burnt. The main issue was it was all I could taste and it overpowered the other great flavors. Other than that I did enjoy it. My boyfriend got the lasagna, he says it was just average and I agree. It was also a pretty small portion for the price. The service was friendly and all and all we had a good experience. I would like to come back and try other meals this place has to offer since we live right down the street. read more

This is the best kept secret in Lake Placid New York. The service and food were outstanding. The homemade Baked Lasagna was delicious. The Cascade Special Delmonico Steak was served sizzling. The quality of the steak was impeccable. You don't want to miss out on this Lake Placid gem. Don't just drive by, please stop and try their delicious cuisine. I promise you will not be disappointed. The prices are extremely reasonable, far less than restaurants in downtown Lake Placid where prices are doubled and food quality is far less, in most cases. If you want great food and world class service, this place is for you!!! read more

Cascade Inn Restaurant - Homemade Lasagna - American Near Me - Lake Placid, New York

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First class for food. We were a party of 9 and most of us had the sizzling Delmonico. It was perfect!!! The service was first rate. Highest recommendation. read more

I made reservations this afternoon for 8 people For dinner . We were running about 20 minutes late so I called him a bunch of times getting a busy signal and we also email them. We should up and the lady at the front said we're gonna have to wait at the table for 20 minutes before We can receive service. In some weird way she was trying to punish us. So we ended up just leaving and going to another restaurant. Definitely not going back. read more

Brought friends/family here for dinner it was good! Good food good service although seating is awkward.... Tables next to the wait station are unattractive as are the ones next to the restrooms.... All in all 3.5 out of 5 Good food overall... nice establishment. Went here with out of town friends and we were put in a side room away from everyone and next to the wait station when there was an available table in front of the fireplace in the main dining room. We were told it was reserved but it stayed unoccupied for the 3 hours we were there. Not very accommodating when we asked to move but overall good service and food. Prime rib was great! read more

Cascade Inn Restaurant is another Lake Placid Favorite! You will never be disappointed with a meal there. It's consistent quality and service that is a rare find in this day in age. From the moment you walk in you are greeted warmly and the restaurant has a charming romantic but yet family friendly feel. The fireplace room is great and there are menu options to suit all tastes. A favorite would be the Delmonico Steak. All of their dinners come with soup, salad, and rolls. The prices are great, and you won't find a better hidden gem in Lake Placid. Definitely a MUST EAT when visiting Lake Placid. read more

My family and I are just pulling out of the parking lot after the worst meal we've ever had. I ordered the "Tail & Legs" ($28.95) and my father had the "Fisherman's platter" ($29.95) and the lobster tails on both of our dishes had such a strong ammonia smell that when I took my first bite I had to spit it right back out. The lobster was WAY WAY WAY past its prime. We notified the waitress who was very apologetic and asked what she could do to make it better. We certainly didn't want any more food. We asked that the price of our meals be adjusted. The price adjustment was insulting. 6 dollars off each entree that had a rotten lobster tail. Meanwhile they have a twin lobster tail dinner that is listed as "market price." How is the main component in a 30 dollar meal worth only 6 dollars? I've never been able to purchase a lobster tail for 6 dollars anywhere! We could have sat there and fought them on it, but instead we figure we should head home and prepare for the eventual food poisoning we have in store. My parents have been loyal patrons of this establishment, sadly, we will never be back. The Fortune Family. read more

Cascade Inn Restaurant - American Near Me - Lake Placid, New York

This place needs some serious work. First, we could only find a couple outlets after moving the furniture around. Only one of three lamps worked and the WiFi was practically non-existent. I could forgive all of that, however, if the shower weren't like trying to bathe under a leaky faucet. The water was either freezing cold or scalding hot, and every time you made a temperature adjustment, you had to wait at least 6-7 minutes before it would take any effect. It made showering a massive pain in the neck. Also, there's no AC or mini fridge, so be prepared for that. The beds themselves, while decently sized, we're about as comfortable as sleeping on top of a dog house. If you're in the area and want to stay somewhere cheap, and have low expectations, sure, it'll do. My advice is to spring a little extra and stay literally anywhere else. read more

This is restaurant is connected to a small motel so parking might be challenging if you arrive during dinner time and everybody is back from the slopes. I would Group this restaurant into a category of a diner with diner quality food. Overpriced. read more

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Our family was up in Lake Placid for a Thanksgiving family vacation and we stumbled upon this gem. Very cozy atmosphere. We were seated in the room with the fireplace. Food was amazing, staff was extremely friendly, our server, Stephanie, got every aspect of our order correct and was very pleasant. There were some critical foodies in our group and they were all thrilled with their meals. Thanks for a perfect night out with the family. read more

I went there on Saturday night for their prime rib special with two friends they were over whelmed and even though I had a reservation we finally got seated we all the three of us ordered rare prime rib I asked the waitress as we were in a bit of a hurry if she could possibly bring our prime rib with our salad I am not making up what happen next she said I will check with the chef and see if your steaks are ready I said no we all ordered prime rib rare she laughed and said oh I'm a vegetarian I don't know the difference that is exactly what she said the prime rib came it looked very nice it was rare and when I cut into mine it was cold so I asked a waitress that standing nearby not our waitress I said could you get me someone who's in charge here and she said I am and I said well my prime rib is cold as was the prime rib of the other two people with me she said well in a very nasty voice you ordered it rare and that's how it comes so I've eaten rare prime rib all over the country and I've never had a cold so if you go in there be prepared for not very pleasant service and if you'd like your prime rib rare be prepared that it'll be cold A-Place to avoid if you like a pleasant dining experience . read more

Although the food was passable the motel room was horrific. No effort is made to clean the rooms, I killed three spiders before bedtime leaving two in the bathroom for morning. Rooms are dark and each room has a bright light outside to door to ensure insects are called to the room so you have to be quick with the door. This is only a small step up from a tent. The restaurant rating should be separated from the motel... read more

One of my favorite places in town. Always a good meal w family hospitality. Reasonably priced and good portions.

We ended up here for NYE dinner because we couldn't get a reservation at other restaurants and wanted to escape the crowds. I had the haddock special. The fish was overcooked and not good. They did bring homemade chicken soup and bread before the meal. That was good. The kids had plain ravioli, and you can't really go wrong with that. The wine list was a good value. The decor and ambiance is outdated, and the crowd was an older one. read more

If I could give 6 stars I would. Best food in a long time, staff are great, like having an extended family dinner at a family gathering and staying at their place. Motel is okay for the price, not the Grand Hotel Excelsior but rooms and beds were clean. I would definitely go back if anything else for the restaurant. Even the breakfast the next day was great! read more

Great cozy place out of town. No complaints about this place. Server was excellent and food pleased our party of 4. Will definitely be back

Having enjoyed this restaurant 4 years ago, my family's return visit (summer 2015) - proved to be WONDERFUL AGAIN! -- Seems that going out for dinner in Lake Placid, can get pricey.... but: The Cascade Inn's dinners INCLUDE delicious soups AND ample salads. Our family of four adults enjoyed a diverse menu of steaks, seafood and Italian. - Everyone was pleased with their meal & appreciative of the attentive service. (...BTW: we were in the neighboring town of Saranac Lake & our waitress there told us the best place for dinner in Lake Placid is the Cascade Inn. Seems the locals know where to find a good meal amid all the tourist spots!) read more

Great Prime Rib special. Soup and salad with it. Mature professional staff in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. I will definitely be back.

The Cascade Inn Restaurant is fantastic! It's about 5 miles outside of "downtown" Lake Placid and the outside looks a bit deceiving (it looks more like a motor inn...which it also is...than a fine restaurant). But once you enter it's all uphill from there. It's actual quite large and has a very nice, dark" ambience. From the moment we sat down we were warmly greeted by a humble waitress who we were able to hold friendly conversations with throughout our entire dinner. She was incredibly nice and professional (and knew the menu inside and out). But most importantly the food was TERRIFIC (I had the Delmonico Steak, which was great) and their prices are significantly better than the vast majority of the downtown restaurants. E.g,, our Calamari appetizer (which was very good) was only $6.95, vs. $10+ at the five other downtown places we had eaten at previously. As a bonus all main course dinners come with soup, salad, and endless rolls. The soup our night was an incredibly tasty tomato basil soup. I highly recommend this gem and we will be repeat visitors! read more

Although food was good, I wouldn't go back. Recommended by local we decided to try it. Waitress never introduced herself, seemed overly stressed, never had eye contact with us even through we tried to sympathize with her many duties! All the waitresses were practically running from table to table! Where was the friendly service the the many other reviews mentioned??? read more

This was by far the worst meal we have ever had. The food was served on stone cold plates and by the time it was served it was cold. The hot tea I ordered came in a stone cold mug. The "Special" was frozen scallops with coating falling off. The ravioli was frozen with a big mound of mozzerella cheese partially melted on top. The only good thing was the cold salad and warm rolls and the wait staff was pleasant. The cooks were yelling in the kitchen and the waitress was apologizing for that. Never will be a return customer. read more