Craving a world-class cut of beef in the heart of the Adirondacks?

Whether you are refueling after a day on the High Peaks or planning a romantic lakeside evening, finding the best steak in Lake Placid, NY means skipping the chains and heading where the locals go.

From butter-tender filets overlooking Mirror Lake to rustic, wood-fired ribeyes downtown, these independent gems offer authentic flavor and high-end hospitality.

Ready to sink your teeth into perfection?

Book your table at one of these top-rated local favorites today and experience the pinnacle of Adirondack dining.

  1. Upstairs Grill Steak & Seafood – 2490 Main St, Lake Placid, NY 12946

  2. The View Restaurant (Mirror Lake Inn) – 77 Mirror Lake Dr, Lake Placid, NY 12946

  3. Salt of the Earth Bistro – 5956 Sentinel Rd, Lake Placid, NY 12946

  4. Generations Grill – 2543 Main St, Lake Placid, NY 12946

  5. Lisa G’s – 6125 Sentinel Rd, Lake Placid, NY 12946

  6. The Cottage Restaurant – 77 Mirror Lake Dr, Lake Placid, NY 12946

  7. Jimmy’s 21 Lakeside Italian – 2429 Main St, Lake Placid, NY 12946

  8. The Hungry Trout – 5239 NY-86, Wilmington, NY 12997 (Nearby Favorite)

By choosing these independent establishments, you aren’t just getting a meal — you’re securing an elite dining experience defined by locally sourced ingredients and expert craftsmanship.

Order your favorite cut tonight and taste the difference that local passion makes.