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    Smoke Signals

    4.1 (1k reviews)
    PriceyBarbeque, Pubs
    Closed 2:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials

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    "Piggy" "Wings" special- ribs marinated for days and maybe smoked? then covered in a buffalo wing style sauce and flash fried.
    Kent P.

    Best bbq in lake placid area and in top 5 overall, in my lifetime. Went on a Friday night, dinner time and there was a wait. No problem, we started with a drink at the bar and just as we started talking, our table was ready. After being seated, our server arrived immediately and asked if it was our first time? Yes, so she went through the intro unfortunately several menu items - including what I planned to order- was sold out / all gone, however to be expected, as it was a busy weekend and late during a dinner service. Went with our 2nd choices and they were very good, delicious, as was the sides. Cornbread, Mac n cheese both shouldn't be missed. I also enjoyed the coleslaw and really like that to complement when eating meats. Ordered a 2nd Mac n cheese side so I didn't steal all that we were splitting. Our server Leslie was fantastic. Took great care of us during the meal and even gave us tips about the area, attractions and hiking as we were finishing up and relaxing after the meal. Best server I had in a while.

    Beef brisket (sliced brisket with choice of two sides) - 3 huge slabs!
    Lailah J.

    Lake Placid, NY - delicious BBQ joint on the main drag, with lakefront views and outdoor deck seating. We ordered the beef brisket with 2 sides (I chose Boursin & bacon mac plus cornbread) - it comes with three fat slabs of marbled brisket, and is enough for two to share. My eyes were definitely bigger than my stomach so I took away enough leftovers for at least another meal! The duck fat wings are incredible. My husband's burnt ends bowl was pretty good too. The menu offerings are delectable and consist of many staples and favorites, but is by no means boring. Service was wonderful and our waitress was very friendly. This is a great place to eat when you're in Lake Placid!

    Half tray nachos (happy hour)
    Melissa C.

    We had a great time at happy hour, they had some really good deals for both food and drinks, though notably had to be sitting at the bar for them (indoor bar has longer happy hour). The outdoor bar is small and filled up quick and we were a little disappointed we were unable for a patio seat as they would not take any parties below 5 (this was on a weeknight). Staff was very friendly and service was quick, overall we got a lot for the cheap happy hour prices. Parking nearby is paid but easy enough to find.

    Baby back ribs, mac and cheese and cornbread
    Bernice M.

    I came here on a Sunday night in mid January and put our name down on the waitlist. They take your name and phone number and text you so you can go elsewhere and do other things. They also send you a warning text to let you know when the table is almost ready and then give you 10 minutes to get to the restaurant when they text you to say your table is ready. I got a text after 50 minutes. Drinks: a winter spritz and a lager Apps: brussel sprouts Entrees: baby back ribs with cornbread and mac & cheese and a dinner entree special of burnt ends The brussel sprouts were very good, but could've been a little crispier but probably the tastiest part of the meal Baby back ribs were good Corn bread and mac & cheese were okay, pretty basic Burnt ends were not burnt ends. They should be fatty, tender pieces. Instead they were just overcooked cubed pieces of pork. Very disappointing.

    Ribs. Good Mac and cheese and corn bread.
    david l.

    Good bbq on the lake with good views. The service was top notch. Ribs are good as is the brisket. Come hungry the brisket is a big portions.

    Daphne Y.

    We had our wedding cocktail hour and reception here after our ceremony. It was the perfect place for our rustic vibe. And the food is incredible. A tasting was included in booking our event here and we were beyond amazed with everything we tried. We chose the carving prime rib station with horseradish cream, carving citrus cider and herbed smoked turkey station, garlic mashed potatoes, cornbread and cheddar bacon mac n cheese and the house salad with cornbread croutons, cherry tomatoes, pickled onions and maple balsamic dressing. Our priority in choosing our reception venue was the food. For our cocktail hour appetizers, we chose the mushroom toast, ahi tuna wontons, pastrami toast points and smoked pork belly & grilled pineapple skewers. Our guests raved about the mushroom toast. My favorites were the pastrami toast and ahi tuna wontons. But they were all delicious. Jason worked with us throughout the year with scheduling our tasting, finalizing our menu and guest count, and allocating times for us to come in before the restaurant opened to work on setting up our decor. The staff was so nice and accommodating. We were late in starting our ceremony and therefore delayed in getting to our cocktail hour but they were helpful upon us arriving with getting everything back on track. They also saved one of every appeziter from cocktail hour for myself and the groom to have once we arrived. The bartenders made great drinks. Everyone was just so nice and we couldn't be more grateful for everything they did for us to make our night special.

    Northeast salad
    Emily V.

    We went to Smoke Signals on a Saturday night and only had to wait about 10 minutes for a table. There were some great specials and we wanted to try everything so we ended up getting old bay wings, some of the ribs (both off the special menu), a pulled pork slider, and a Northeast Salad. Everything was great but the ribs were some of the best I've ever had. They fell right off the bone and the sauce was excellent. The restaurant itself is really big, and I felt like we had plenty of space. It's clean and modern. On my next trip to Lake Placid, I'm coming back here for some more ribs!

    cornbread: so good
    Josh B.

    Definitely lives up to the hype! Came here on a Saturday evening with a friend and was told it would be a bit of a wait. Luckily a high table by the bar opened up that we were able to swipe, just had to order ourselves at the bar. Everything from the appetizers, entrees, and slides were all spectacular. Started with the Boursin & Bacon Mac and Cheese and the Duck Fat Fries. Both were amazing! What a way to start the meal. For our entree we got the Smoked Chicken Roulade and Baby Back Ribs which we got with Coleslaw and Cornbread as our sides. I didn't think it was possible to surpass the bar that the appetizers set for us but the main dishes were just as good. Everything we ordered was a hit. If you can make time for this place during your visit to Lake Placid I can't recommend it enough!

    Brisket and Rueben
    Talha S.

    Food was good as was the service. Came here for a table of 2 and only had to wait 20 minutes. Server was very attentive and pleasant. A bit loud inside the restaurant. Amazing views of the water. Only issue was a long time to get the check after eating but it was very busy inside

    John R.

    Smoke Signals has some really good BBQ in Lake Placid. The brisket tasted great but was a little too expensive. My wife enjoyed the Rubin sandwich even though it was a little too salty for her taste. We will definitely return when we come back to Lake Placid.

    "We have a 13 party wait list." Sat at the bar for a bit. Watched others get seated before us. Nachos were cold. Not worth your time. Disgraceful. Went to the Pickled Pig and it was 500 times better.

    View from back patio on a rainy day
    Caitlin O.

    Wings were incredible and brisket was huge! Hope to come back and score a sunny spot on the patio next time we're in town :)

    Gordon V.

    There are so many choices for restaurants in lake placid I wish I had tried another. The staff was curt not very welcoming. Once seated it took awhile to get our order in. The salmon was good, the tomatoes were way to salty high high sodium I could not eat them. The cocktails were very expensive so I opted for water which had a piece of plastic in it. The ribs were okay done very fatty and uneatable. Pesto not very good, opt for bbq sauce. French fries not as hot and crispy as expected. Overall going back to placid next week, will be looking for a better option.

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    Excellent, service, food and ambience, would highly recommend. Not a big fan of smoke meats but they nailed it.

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    Ask the Community - Smoke Signals

    Are dogs allowed?

    When I went there was no dogs so I don't think so

    Does the restaurant take reservations? If so what is the earliest you can make them? I see here are comments that they don't take reservations, most seem old, but the website now seems to allow that option.

    Yes. The restaurant just rolled out an "elevated menu" on 11/3/22 at further elevated prices. From their website: The bar and bar area will remain first come, first served,… Read more

    Do they accept reservations?

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    The Pickled Pig

    The Pickled Pig

    3.3
    (442 reviews)
    0.3 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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    Top of the Park

    Top of the Park

    4.5
    (441 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$$

    Ambiance: 1000/10. Top of the Park is an absolute must on any Lake Placid trip. This rooftop tapas…read morebar, perched above Players Sports Bar and Grille, has jaw-dropping views of Mirror Lake. You can choose from bar seating, indoor tables, or outdoor spots with a perfect breeze. There's even a big street-side table that's ideal for bachelorette groups or larger parties. The whole space feels elevated, cozy, and a little magical. Drinks: The cocktail menu is insanely creative and the pours are generous. Their espresso martini is one of my all-time favorites... I stop in for one every single time I'm in Lake Placid. It's that good. Food: I think about this food at least once a week. The menu is built around shareable small plates, making it the perfect pre-dinner cocktail hour spot for your travel crew. Order a couple of drinks and a few bites while you take in the lake views before your dinner reservation. My personal must-orders: the charcuterie board and the mac and cheese. Unreal. Price: It's on the pricier side, but genuinely worth every penny. For the quality, the atmosphere, and those views? Not overpriced at all.

    I'm thinking I don't have to write a review because it's pretty clear the place is a slam dunk…read morechoice -- lovely staff, delicious food and a Mirror Lake view -- but I will warn that the portions are on the smaller size and if you ask for a bit more bread with the cheese board, they will charge you five dollars without warning. Those aren't complaints, but for any "hungry guys" who like hearty portions, this place will run up your tab.

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    White anchovy
    White anchovy
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    Big Slide Brewery & Public House

    Big Slide Brewery & Public House

    4.2
    (683 reviews)
    1.7 mi
    $$

    This used to be one of our favorite places, but the last 3 times we have been here the service has…read morebeen pretty bad (nice people but not enough help and zero management). They do not train their staff well, and there is clearly a lot of disorganization. On top of that, they have changed the menus and completely removed signatures like the pizza which was one of the best in town. Pretty disappointing as we always liked the vibe. They need a real manager in here to turn things around. They will lose a lot of summer business in the meantime.

    We stopped into Big Slide this evening for a spur of the moment Father's Day dinner. After going…read moreover the menu options we went with three kids meals, the Tacos Al Pastor, and the Chicken Quesadilla. Our server was Rylan, who was absolutely fantastic! He was polite, extremely personable, and gave a great recommendation to me on the quesadilla, which turned out to be spot on and was DELICIOUS! I couldn't stop saying how good it was. I also got a flight of 5 beers, which themselves were each unique and enjoyable. Overall we didn't expect much going to a Mexican themed restaurant at a brewery, but we left very impressed and happy we gave it a go. Thanks to Rylan and the kitchen, we had a great experience and would highly recommend giving them a try if in the area. Also I'd note that it was almost empty (A Sunday) when we arrived at almost 5:30, but by the time we left there wasn't an empty seat in the place. So it seems they got a good thing going here

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    THE LORD OF THE SALADS Steak, Greens, Purple Potato, Green Onion, Roasted Peppers, Pickled Mustard Seeds, Horseradish, Pickled Cucumber,more
    THE LORD OF THE SALADS Steak, Greens, Purple Potato, Green Onion, Roasted Peppers, Pickled Mustard Seeds, Horseradish, Pickled Cucumber,more
    Awesome you can see all the brewing equipment!
    Awesome you can see all the brewing equipment!
    BROC YOUR SOCKS OFF 
 Garlic And Olive Oil Base, Artichoke, Broccoli,
 Sun-Dried Tomato, Whipped Lemon Ricotta, Shredded Mozzarella

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    BROC YOUR SOCKS OFF Garlic And Olive Oil Base, Artichoke, Broccoli, Sun-Dried Tomato, Whipped Lemon Ricotta, Shredded Mozzarella
    'Dack Shack

    'Dack Shack

    3.8
    (178 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$

    The service was quick and the restaurant was clean and cute inside…read more I got the ramen with tofu, which was a big serving and overall good. I tried the chicken riggies which was good, but not a fan of the side vegetables that came with it. Got the calamari appetizer which was okay. Definitely recommend the peanut butter pie for desert (I don't even like peanut butter and this was delicious).

    I'm so sad to leave a poor review, but there were multiple problems with my groups experience…read more Our server was attentive and friendly, however made multiple errors - they forgot an appetizer entirely, three entrees came out late, and a side was late and incorrect. Drinks were messed up and orders had to be repeated about 3 separate times. The restaurant was not busy, so I'm unsure how this could've happened. Some of the food was good - those who got the french dip sandwiches enjoyed it, as well as the wings. However, the black bean burger and beef stroganoff were average. It didn't blow us out of the water. The stroganoff had good flavor but was sitting in a pool of oil so that put some people off. I am visiting town, but unfortunately I would not come again if I return to Lake Placid due to the disorganization, errors, long wait for food and lack of food quality to make up for the prior problems.

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    Cute decor!
    Cute decor!
    Wings with a dry ranch rub - excellent - crispy and still tender
    Wings with a dry ranch rub - excellent - crispy and still tender
    Apple cider margarita with a cinnamon sugar rim

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