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Cuisine American
Hours Daily 5:30-9pm
Address
77 Mirror Lake Dr
Location Inside the Mirror Lake Inn. Lake Placid, Lake Placid
Reservations Reservations recommended
Dress Code Causal dress
Phone 518/523-2544
Prices Main courses $20-$36
Credit Cards AE, DC, DISC, MC, V

Frommer's Review

Like the Mirror Lake Inn to which it's attached, this restaurant (formerly the Averil Conwell Dining Room) is upscale, traditional, classic, and unfailingly excellent. The change from black-tie servers to a more casually attired staff better reflects the lake view out the picture windows. However, the less formal atmosphere doesn't mean a more casual kitchen -- if anything, the food has improved with a change in chefs. With the spa just downstairs, a whole section of the menu is devoted to spa dining -- healthy items like five-spice tofu with Oriental noodles. This is fine, but to really experience the cuisine, dig into the meat such as venison loin or filet mignon, which are fall-off-the-bone tender. You'll also find an excellent wine list.

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