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Dining (Area code 518)

The newest fine dining spot in town is Steak and Stinger at The Whiteface Lodge (518- 523-0510; $$$$) where the menu is impressive and so is the setting. Across the street, The Caffe Rustica (518-523-7511 $$$) has earned a loyal following in just the past few years.

In the village, The View Restaurant at The Mirror Lake Inn (518-523-2544; $$$–$$$$), has fine dining in a very elegant atmosphere. For a little less formal, Taste next door shares the same kitchen. Just around the corner, The Interlaken (518-523-3180 $$$) also features both fine dining and a pub menu. For those who have heard rave reviews about the Lake Placid Lodge, you will have to wait. The main lodge, including the dining room, was destroyed by fire and is not scheduled to reopen until the summer of 2008.

Elsewhere in town, The Brown Dog (518-523-3036; $–$$$) is a deli by day but offers fine dining with wine by night. The Great Adirondack Steak and Seafood Company (518-523-0233; $$) serves beer brewed on premises and hearty food. The Cottage (518-523-9854; $$–$$$), associated with the Mirror Lake Inn, delivers good burgers and pub fare at the edge of the water. Locals all swear by the food at the Caribbean Cowboy (518-523-3836; $–$$).

The Charcoal Pit (518-523-3050; $$–$$$) has been charbroiling steaks and chops for more than 25 years. Veranda (518-523-3339; $$), next to the Crowne Plaza, has a great view to go with fine food. Milano North (518-523-3003  $$-$$$)) on Main Street, featuring a high end Italian menu, has won over fans since opening in 2006. The newest place on Main Street is Charlie's ( 518-523-9886; $$) owned by popular long time area chef Charlie Levitz.

Desperados (518-523-1507; $–$$) is the choice for Mexican food in town, while The Fireside Steakhouse (518-523-2682 $$) serves up a great filet. Mykonos’ (518-523-1164; $$–$$$) has authentic Greek fare. If you are headed for the Olympic Arena, Nicola's On Main and the companion Grille 211 (518-523-4430) are located just across the street.

On the way into the village, there are two good spots almost next door. The Downhill Grill (518-523-9510 $-$$), and locals' favorite Lisa G's (518-523-2093, $-$$) are solid choices for lunch or an informal evening meal. At the other end of town, Simply Gourmet (518-523-3111) on Saranac Avenue offers 46 deli style sandwich choices on-site or as take-out.

No ski town is complete without an inexpensive Italian restaurant featuring pizza—Mr. Mike’s Pizza (518-523-9770; $) takes care of that craving. For sushi lovers, Aki Sushi (518-523-5826, $$-$$$) on lower Main Street is the choice.

For a hearty breakfast (all $-$$), head to the Downtown Diner (518-523-3709) on lower Main Street.Soulshine (518-523-9772) on Main Street is the place for bagels while The New Leaf (518-523-1847) by the Hilton Hotel is a fine choice for coffee, a muffin, and the morning paper. HoJo's (518-523-2241) on Saranac Avenue offers a popular buffet, and if you are looking for a great graze on Sundays, The Hilton (518-523-4411) is a long time local institution for Sunday brunch (reservations required in holiday periods). If you are heading for Intervale or Mt. VanHoevenberg, try Chair 6 (518-523-3630) on Route 73. Two new breakfast places in town are Cuppa Jo (518-523-3479) on Saranac Avenue and Blues Berry Bakery (518-523-4539) next to the town movie theater on Main Street. If you sleep in and get a late start, the soups and fresh breads at Saranac Sourdough (518-523-4897) on Saranac Avenue are worth a try. If Italian take-out appeals after a long day, try VillaVespa (518-523-9789; $$) on Saranac Avenue.

In Wilmington, the upscale and excellent Hungry Trout (518-946-2217; $$) specializes in, you guessed it, fish. In the same neighborhood, is the Wilderness Inn (518-946-2391; $$–$$$), where steak lovers will want to try the sandwich on the bar menu.

Dining Legend: $$$$–Entrees $30+; $$$–$20–$30; $$–$10–$20; $–less than $10

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