The View - LAKE PLACID

We came here tonight for dinner and they accommodated our last minute reservation. The food was excellent and so was the service. We had the pork patê, bucatini, sautéed shrimp and Chilean sea bass. I didn’t eat the patê because I’m not a fan, but my partner really liked it. I really enjoyed the sautéed shrimp, but be warned it is spicy! I like spicy food, so it was great for me. I also had the Ausable Spritz, which was very tasty. We got engaged today, and the restaurant printed out a special menu for us, which I thought was a very nice touch. I recommend this place if you’re trying to find a spot for a fancy dinner around Lake Placid!

Max was our waiter. Wonderful. Excellent service, excellent food, superb chef, great bartender in the lounge. Would highly recommend.

The view of the lake and the decor are awesome. The breakfast buffet was not worth it. The bagels were plain and felt and tasted like they were a couple of days old. Not much of a variety on the buffet. The service wasn’t very good either for an upscale white table cloth dining experience. Our waitress Adrian was condescending and rushed us out like she was either at the end of her shift or she thought we were were not going to pay our check. Either way it was not a good experience.

What a treat! Our family of five had a wonderful dinner experience at The View. The reception was over the top with hot refreshing towel service and personalized menus. We were seated at a window table for a beautiful view (it looks like the majority of tables have wonderful views).Our server, Riley, was courteous and genuine, seeking to make sure everyone had an enjoyable experience. I very much appreciated her attention to detail in remembering which of our party had allergies or dietary needs.The food itself was fantastic. I had all three courses: Gouda custard, risotto fritters, and chicken. The chicken, with za'ataar spices, was one of the absolute best I've ever had and I heartily recommend it.Excellent experience over all!Do make a reservation early.Parking was easy in the back (drive up the driveway on the left of the hotel).Dietary restrictions: Dietary restrictions and allergies were discussed when the reservation was made, and our server was well informed when we arrived.

Should have left this review long ago:Fiddlehead ferns and fish dinner was excellent. As food should always be when buying away from home. But all too often isn't.Service was excellent. As all service should be when eating out, but usually isn't.I wish eating out was always a good experience like this, but so rarely is.