If you’re looking for a restaurant that’s worth a drive in New York, The View at Mirror Lake Inn is it. This upscale, classy, beautiful spot deserves your attention and no matter how far or which direction you’ve come from to give it a try, you’ll be extremely impressed and pleased. The View first opened in 2004 and since then it has earned Four Diamond status from AAA. In fact, it’s the only Four Diamond offering in Lake Placid. It lives up to its name; the views at The View are excellent, and so are the service and the food. Read on to learn more about this very special place.

The Mirror Lake Inn in Lake Placid was once a private residence. Today, it’s an exceptionally beautiful accommodation on the shore of the very famous Mirror Lake, which got its name from the fact that it is usually so still that it perfectly reflects its surroundings.

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The View Restaurant is The Mirror Lake Inn’s onsite restaurant. The Mirror Lake Inn is one of the most upscale places to stay in Lake Placid, so it makes sense that the area’s best restaurant is found inside. This is the lounge area; sip a cocktail or glass of wine while you wait for your table.

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The dining room is striking and quite memorable. It’s about as classy as it gets.

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If you’re lucky, you’ll get a table by the window. You can enjoy the view at The View of Mirror Lake and the impressive Adirondack Mountains all around.

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The View’s risotto fritters are a lovely starter. They are light and crisp and are made with French Brie, herb risotto, panko, and spring onion aïoli and are served with pickled red onion garnish.

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When the time comes to order your entree, you might consider The View’s signature filet mignon with vegetables, potato purée, and pinot noir demi glacé.

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Or, perhaps you’d like this beautiful salmon dish. The fish at The View is so fresh; it is flown in daily from all over the world.

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The View chef and staff take great pride in every item served. The pasta is made in-house. The meats are custom cut and aged and sourced from heritage breeds. The View also uses local ingredients whenever possible.

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Even something as simple as a hamburger is elevated to absolute perfection at The View.

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Do you like wine? If so, you’ll be happy to hear that The View has received the prestigious Best of Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator since 2018. This restaurant has over 475 different wines available for you to consider.

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Don’t forget to save room for dessert. These macarons look amazing.

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In addition to dinner, The View at Mirror Lake Inn also serves perfect breakfasts. Pictured here are the Mirror Inn pancakes, but they are just one of many delectable things on The View’s breakfast menu.

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Your meal at The View is one that you will remember forever. You’ll surely want to come back for another visit sometime in the future.

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And, of course, to again enjoy the exceptional view at The View.

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As you can see, The View at Mirror Lake Inn is a very, very special restaurant. You’ll love everything about your visit to it. Make a reservation and a plan to visit The View today. You’ll be glad that you did.

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Address: The View, 77 Mirror Lake Dr, Lake Placid, NY 12946, USA