Came here one afternoon for a snack and left full! There was a wait for a table outside so we took an indoor table right by the window and it was great. Service was fast and friendly. My old fashioned was delicious and the chicken nachos we split were really good. They could probably feed four people! The vibe of this place is very relaxed and rustic and it was a perfect place to spend an hour in the late afteroon. read more

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Everything here was great! The service, drinks, and food were great! Came for the ambiance, an app, and drinks, and loved it so much that we ended up coming back the next day for dinner. read more

Absolutely delicious! Amazing ambiance, got to sit right over the water. We had an amazing experience here. read more

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The service was really good, our waitress was very attentive, and the view was gorgeous. We were seated quickly for a late lunch of 4. The outdoor seating has a perfect view of Mirror Lake. We ordered half a bottle of wine and split in between two of us; the wine was crisp and paired well with the food. I got the panzarella shrimp salad (mainly because I had received a recommendation on the salads here.) The shrimp was cooked to perfection but the greens were not substantial. My sister got the goat cheese bacon and pepper flatbread, which was good but nothing amazing. Our other friend got the chicken salad sandwich which was a generous portion. You're definitely paying for the view and the service, would recommend getting appetizers to share if you're truly hungry along with your main. For a light lunch, it served us well. read more

The Cottage - Panzarella Shrimp salad - American Near Me - Lake Placid, New York

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Cutest spot! Came here for lunch and was not disappointed! The service was so quick and our waitress was very welcoming. The interior has such a fun ski town vibe and being right on the lake made it so easy to go on a post lunch walk as well as enjoy the view! We didn't sit in one of the lifts but the experience was still just as fun. The chili was great and we both got the Christine sandwich which was super popular and delicious. Even if you're not coming for the food, it's a great spot to enjoy some drinks! read more

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mirror lake inn is a terrific place - it really is. their high end restaurant was great. the cottage was bad. Bad chili for lunch, bad pulled pork sandwich and bad chicken salad sandwich where there was more mayonnaise than chicken. they need to step the Cottage up read more

We took a day trip to Lake Placid and after filtering through the Yelp reviews, I arrived at The Cottage for lunch. Primarily based on the location and views for the restaurant. We weren't expecting much on the food, given the mixed reviews. However, we were pleasantly surprised. I went with the Ponzu Chicken Tacos and they were flavorful and delicious. My husband ordered the BBQ Pulled Pork sandwich, which he enjoyed. The interior is small and cozy and the amazing views of Mirror Lake instantly make your food taste better. The outdoor seating option is really nice, but on the stifling day we visited, we chose to sit inside. The menu has plenty of options, so each person in our party of 6 found something they liked. Our server was friendly. NOTE: They don't do separate checks, but allow you to pay via separate credit cards. read more

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My boyfriend and I went there for lunch on his birthday. We sat on the patio with a gorgeous view of Mirror Lake. Everything is shaded on the patio. Our server Michelle was amazing. The spinach dip and flatbreads are as good as they look! Amazing prices and relaxing atmosphere. We had a phenomenal experience. Thank you Michelle for the birthday wishes! read more

Such a delightful place! Sat outside on the deck over Mirror lake. I had an open faced Reuben with Cole slaw and chips. Delicious and the coleslaw added a bit more zip. Not sure Icy, though.My friends had the pulled pork. Delish. It does have a bit spicy sauce on it, if you didn't want that, ask for it on the side. Our waitress was so pleasant. Thanks for a great evening. Two regrets: my husband was under the weather and couldn't join us, and it would be gorgeous at sunset. read more

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I have been visiting The Cottage for several years, and it is a must stop whenever I am in Lake Placid. The inside is cozy and has fantastic views of mirror lake. They offer great beer and wine lists as well as a nice variety of cocktails. The food is good as well, with plenty of options to suit what you're looking for. Two standouts from my recent visit were the Warm Brussels Sprout Salad and the Mushroom Soup. If their soup of the day is Chicken Poblano, I'd highly recommend it. On my most recent visit, we were thrilled to find that their outdoor gondolas were heated and dog friendly. Each gondola has climate control and music playing, and the waitstaff will come out to your gondola. I'd add an extra star for this if I could! read more

The Cottage - Our dog enjoying the gondola - American Near Me - Lake Placid, New York

Beautiful setting right on Mirror Lake with a view of the high peaks. Food is great, casual setting and even a chance to dine in a gondola for fun read more

The view is spectacular. The food less so and the service was atrocious. Bored, disinterested and neglectful.

Patronized for years and years. No better atmosphere/staff anywhere. Menu and food quality fine to always experience. Can't miss when entertaining guests. read more

Awesome outdoor patio seating! Beautiful views of the lake! Friendly, attentive service and pretty good food. We kept it simple...shared the Thai shrimp appetizer and some nachos. I had the chicken apricot salad sandwich and one of my colleagues had the same chicken salad on actual salad to bypass the bread. I was like... "Bring on the bread!" Another colleague had a bowl of chili and others at the table had pizza, nachos with chili, and a hummus/pita appetizer. It's really about the location,, views and atmosphere. Would definitely go again in the future. read more

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Horrible service and expensive for mediocre food. while at the bar, the bartender ignored us I never got a drink so I gave up after 15 minutes. Our server checked on us once so drinks ran out, when I asked to bring my check after we said we were leaving it took forever saw her cleaning tables, going in the kitchen everywhere but to get my check. The price is ridiculous for a few sandwiches, chips and bad service you are paying $45 read more

This is one of many examples of the bizarrely mediocre restaurant scene in Lake Placid. What the area boasts in stunning beauty and charm it completely lacks in quality of food. In a small town with very little competition, I imagine they see the tourists with limited options to whom they can serve miserable food. It seems like they aren't even trying. After all, most guests are too distracted by the gorgeous lake view from the Cottage's patio to care. I've had a lot of charcuterie boards around the world, but this is easily the worst. Uninspired discount meats and cheeses likely obtained from some mediocre grocery store are served with sad crackers at an exorbitant price. The one redeeming characteristic at the Cottage is that some members of our party had very good salads. Several of us had sandwiches featuring a decent pesto (possibly house-made) on a okay bun, but with an atrociously overcooked, chewy chicken breast hardened by a nearly inedible crust. It was unbearable. And even though lemon pepper aioli was not mentioned in the menu description, I'm pretty sure the sandwich had a gallon of low quality mayo on it, which made it even harder to eat. This is not a place to dine while visiting Lake Placid unless you're only doing salads. read more

Food, service ambience was great. My wife had the "Cobbler" sandwich. I had the Chili Bowl. Both were excellent. For the Cobble Hill it was fresh roasted large slices of turkey. The chili bowl had just enough spice to make it tastee. I added some chopped onions and cheese. Our server Vella was wonderful. Checked on us several times. read more

Called in To-go orders are marked up 3-4$ per item. You Only find out when you are there for pickup. It was extremely sneaky and unethical. It is not an itemized surcharge- rather I realized that every single item was 3-4$ more than the menu. This Seems like a greedy and non transparent surcharge, especially compounding at the per item level. Wait staff said this is something they do for to-go. Again. This is ridiculously unethical. read more

Came back for a visit after a 40 year hiatus. I am sure it's not the same ownership and the decor has changed but the epic view is as spectacular as I remembered. I only had time for a cocktail unfortunately. The exterior is still as quaint as ever. I noticed 2 gondolas in the patio area that can be rented/reserved . Very cute idea. Lots of outdoor seating for when the weather improves. Drink menu lacked imagination and inspiration for the prices they are charging. I was very disappointed in my selection. Ambiance is not as romantic and intimate as it use to be. Now more of a sports and outdoorsy theme. None of it blended or flowed. Sometimes great experiences need to be left to the memories. Service was friendly which is always a plus read more

The Cottage - Exterior - American Near Me - Lake Placid, New York

Can't complain at all with a dinner, a view, and good food. It might have been the intense all day hike but this meal is the most delicious one out of my stay in the area. Not a big menu, but that must mean all their food should be good right?! Our two entrees were both hits! For apps we got the shrimp cocktail. The sauce had a hint of wasabi taste to me. The two mains we got the spicy black bean veggie burger and the pulled pork on a pretzel bun. Both burgers were delicious. I inhaled that. I would definitely recommend the pulled pork burger. The flavor, texture, and breading goes so well. You get a side of chips and a pickle with both. Lastly for dessert, I went with the white and chocolate mousse cake. Nothing to rave home about. Maybe if they top it with icecream I would have spiraled into sweetness overload. It was still a good dessert. If you're not a big fan of too sweet desserts, you may not be able to finish it. Also what is the deal with all restaurants in the area being closed Monday, Tuesday and sometimes Wednesday? Then opening late evening or closing early? This wasn't my first choice of restaurants but I'm glad it worked out this way! read more

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Had a really lovely post-massage lunch here during our recent visit to Lake Placid! It checked every post-spa box you can think of. Delicious white wine (I went with a Sauv Blanc from New Zealand), yummy sandwiches, fun seating options both outdoors and indoors, great views, and kind staff. I went with the apricot chicken salad sandwich, which was absolutely delightful. It came out crazy fast, as they weren't terribly busy the day I came by. I love fun spins on classics and the almonds and apricot in this chicken salad added some fun flare to an already awesome sandwich. I sat at the bar as I was dining solo and enjoyed chatting with the bartender and wait staff. Prices are a little on the high side, but nothing too unexpected for resort-attached dining. This is a great destination to add to your vaca in Lake Placid! read more

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Great food. Ordered 1/2 chicken salad. The Green salad was very large. Chili was delicious. Would order again. Ambience wonderful looking at snow covered lake! Would definitely would return. read more

Nice view of the lake but very disappointed in the food. Egg salad was extremely bland and the Ruben was also a disappointment. Service was just ok. Place was busy. Will try another restaurant in town next visit. read more

What a find !!! The cottage is a cozy & casual dinning setting with seating indoors and out, as well as at the bar. Try to get one of the outdoor seating and enjoy mirror lake. The Ruben was a delicious open faced sandwich with a traditional Cole slaw topping, served with chips and a pickle ($16.75). Pizza #2 a crispy Flatbread pizza ($14.75) topped with artichokes, chicken, sundries tomato and mozzarella, with a drizzle of balsamic. Totally yummy, but if your hungry this may not completely satisfy. Would I order again ? Heck yes ! But maybe as an appetizer. I can't wait to return, and try their Bbq pulled pork sandwich. Both time I was here service was great. Friendly, and attentive staff that made me want to come back... and I did thank you ! read more

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This is our third time to Lake Placid since Covid began. We always walked or drove by The Cottage thinking that it was a super expensive restaurant and super fancy. Boy were we wrong! It is part of the hotel but it's more like a casual pub inside. We had a delicious, affordable dinner here right on Mirror Lake. The service was friendly and food was good. I had the Thai Chicken sandwich and my hubs had the reuben. Everything tasted fresh. This is their 46th year in business!!! I can see why. We will definitely be back! Thank you! read more

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Great views and service, but average food that was not worth the price it was. We got the nachos to start, which looked like the nachos I make in my kitchen. The egg salad sandwich did not have much basil flavor, which is what was advertised on the menu. The drinks looked good from what I saw passerby's ordering, but I didn't have any. read more

Nice view of the lake! The Chili was really good on a cold snowy day! The nachos were decent too. Get the prices for your liquor before you order. Had a couple "Tito's and diet" for 15 dollars each?! I understand it's a tourist area, but didn't expect to pay Vegas prices. Anyway, my wife and I enjoyed the ambiance... But should have asked the price per shot of Tito's. read more

Place is nice but the bartender is unpleasant. Passed my wife and I over for 20 minutes at the bar for a drink and then when finally serving us begrudgingly poured an aperol spritz in a small glass. When we asked for it in a proper glass, she charged us double. 20 minute wait and a $32 drink. read more

The food was alright, nice view, but the service was incredibly slow, took over an hour to get our food.

After seeing the website and the menu, this restaurant wasn't what I expected walking on. It's definitely got more of a beach bar vibe than a lakeside restaurant. That didn't bother me since we got a table by the window. We went for a late lunch, around 3. The menu looked great so we were excited to order. We'd eaten at The View for breakfast so were expecting similar food and service. Service was incredibly slow. That wasn't the main issue though. My mom ordered a soup and flatbread pizza. They were average at best. I ordered the roast beef sandwich, which sounded like an au jus with beef, cheese, mushroom, onion, and horseradish. The Brie had the rind on and it overtook the sandwich completely. I tried removing the cheese but the beef was dried out and had some green spots on it. The bread was also stale. I picked through the sandwich and ate about 1/4 the bread before I noticed the green spots on the meat. We had to ask another server to find ours since we waited about 10 minutes and didn't see her. She said, "Well I wish you told me sooner since it seems you've eaten most of it". How embarrassing and untrue! Plus, even if I'd had a single bite left and noticed green spots in the meat, it would be valid to complain. She told me the beef is supposed to be that way since it's grilled or cooked in the morning then reheated when ordered. Charging $20 for reheated deli style meat is ridiculous to start with, not to mention unappetizing. She was still going to charge us for it and we asked the charge to be removed. Apparently she was the manager as well, and grumpily grabbed the check back to adjust the total. This literally left an unpleasant taste in my mouth after spending a gorgeous day enjoying the town and fall scenery. I'd avoid eating here. Sadly, it seems to be one of the better rated places which doesn't give me much hope for my next visit. read more

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The view from almost every table is nice and overlooked the best part of mirror lake. Friendly Staff. Our server was extremely pleasant and attentive. I had a chicken salad sandwich with dried apricots and almonds and it was fresh and delicious. My husband had a Ruben and he also enjoyed his as well. It was open faced and the coleslaw on top was yummy. We highly recommend this restaurant especially for a nice lunch. You won't be disappointed with it. read more

The Cottage - Mirror Lake - American Near Me - Lake Placid, New York

Great local place to eat. Great staff and ambiance If you are in the area you should give this a try Food is always great read more

Exceptional food and service. Our waitress Gabi was great, super attentive and helpful with suggestions. Good was great. read more

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Ambiance = Amazing Service = Attentive Food = Delicious, fresh and fast I've seen poor reviews but our experience was really great. Super nice server who was thinking ahead of our needs, three dishes served quickly, accurately, and as ordered. Zero complaints. All compliments. I wish they had Old Bay Seasoning for the rim of my Bloody Mary glass. Whatever. Still a delicious cocktail. read more

The Cottage - The view is NOT awful! - American Near Me - Lake Placid, New York

Incredible views from their outdoor seating! Menu was so fresh, we had a great meal lake side! We had the burger, egg salad, and the spinach salad (which was our favorite)! We had some aperol spritz's, which we had to ask to tweak a bit at first they were made it mostly champagne and a splash of aperol. Otherwise great experience! read more

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The food is good in comparison to other choices in lake placid. The ambience is and view is great. Staff were warm and friendly.

This lovely place next to the water had charm, efficiency, and quality plain food. We sat under red umbrellas lakeside, dined on the turkey sandwich and chips, and enjoyed the sunshine. The sandwiches had carved meat, not processed, generous slices of cheddar, and thin apple slices. The Mayo had just a hint of cranberry. Delicious and nicely portioned. The server was quick, friendly and responsive. I highly recommend this little gem. read more

Best meal we've had in the lake placid area. We order the warm Brie app, amazing. Then some chicken ponzu tacos, well seasoned, well cooked. Then we had a couple flatbread pizzas. Simple, tasty not overdone. I do not hand out good reviews without merit. 10/10 would recommend read more

The Cottage - Chicken ponzu tacos. (Red hue from dining Al fresco with the giant red sun umbrella) - American Near Me - Lake Placid, New York

Favorite place to eat in Lake Placid. I recommend getting the Chili in the bread bowl and the Mushroom and Brie in the bread bowl they were both phenomenal!!! The kids pizza was also very good. The pulled pork sandwich came with some chips and my sisters loved it. This place is one of the best i've probably ever been to. It's very family friendly. The view is absolutely stunning looking at the mountains and the lake. read more

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The Cottage has always been there when we've needed it most. It's a marvel that I haven't reviewed it yet, but I first visited the Cottage decades ago -- probably before Yelp was even a germ of an idea -- so it hadn't crossed my mind until my family ate here a few nights ago. The Cottage is the casual counterpart to Mirror Lake Inn's The View, not buttoned-up or button down, boasting lakeside and mountain views and a warm atmosphere. The libations and food are reasonably priced and it's one of several family friendly spots in town. You may not be wowed by what you order here but pretty much everything is reliably solid. I leave happy and satisfied every time, and that's saying a lot for a place I've eaten at more times than I can count. My family first started eating at the Cottage when we would stay in Mirror Lake Inn during the winter, enjoying the cozy vibes indoors. Now, in this new COVID world we live in, we're only comfortable eating outdoors. The Cottage is quite possibly the most equipped restaurant in town when it comes to allotted space for outdoor dining. Plenty of tables on either side of the indoor portion of the restaurant, all spaced out at a reasonable amount. On Friday we came as a party of six, and while we did need to get on the waitlist, they were able to seat us in about 40 minutes (which we planned for). It's an odd experience eating here as an almost-30-something, because I don't remember the entire waitstaff sitting at an average age of 15. But over the years we've mostly dined here during the winter, and in August there are probably lots of kids working summer jobs. In either case, aging is real and surreal. Regardless of my own Peter Pan syndrome, everyone who works here is kind, generous and helpful. While I've probably tried 10-20 different things here over the years, I'll just review what we tried during our most recent meal, as it reflects the most updated menu. The drink menu is varied, with lots of refreshing cocktail options and a great list of beers. I went with the Mango Basil Lemonade (bourbon-based), which was super tasty and hit the spot. Reviews of the Strawberry Mint Smash were also positive. Food-wise, the Cottage is mainly a sandwiches and pizzas-type of joint, with a lot of traditional appetizers like dips and cheeses. Each couple in our pod of six split an app and ordered two mains, which worked out well for everyone. My fiancé and I split the Warm Brussels Sprouts Salad (w/ Applewood smoked bacon, crisp apple, toasted pecans tossed in a white balsamic caper vinaigrette), which was fantastic. Definitely not the healthiest of salads and perhaps a bit better for a winter evening but I will go for just about any brussels preparation out there and this one was great. For my main, I got the Ahi Tuna Salad w/ Greens, seaweed salad, heirloom cherry tomatoes, pickled onions, and seared Ahi tuna and ponzu sauce, which was decent. Didn't thrill me but I wasn't expecting to be thrilled, so it wasn't disappointing. For what its worth, the folks who ordered pizzas liked them and one person inhaled/raved about an order of the Short Rib Tacos. Everyone can find at least one thing enjoyable about the Cottage, even if it's just the views. It has proven to be on the scale of good to great over many years, which is an impressive feat. The Cottage caters to the family-friendly nature of Lake Placid as a vacation destination, so I'm not surprised it has maintained a great reputation and prime real estate for so long! read more