The Interlaken Inn

On a recent visit to Lake Placid we had a very enjoyable and satisfying stay at the Mirror Lake Inn. The accommodations were excellent and so was the food. Unfortunately, our dining experience at the Interlaken Inn was abysmal. We had a reservation for dinner and we expected to be seated in the dining room. We were told the dining room was reserved for a private party and we were seated in the bar. Our experience with the dinner itself was equally unsatisfactory. The schnitzel was ill-prepared, the spaetzle was soggy, and the cabbage, which was the saving grace of the meal was scanty.

We ate at the Interlaken for the first time since the new owners took over. It was always our favorite restaurant in Lake Placid previously and that has not changed at all. The service and food was outstanding. The chef/owner is from New Orleans and that can be seen in the menu. Our appetizers and entrees were excellent! Our waiter was Nemanja who was very attentive without being over bearing. His suggestions were spot on and he was gracious throughout our meal. The Interlaken is back as one of the premier dining options in Lake Placid!! We will be back!

We felt we were stepping back in time but with all the modern amenities. Our room was beautiful, and the decor throughout the Inn was so nice. And their coffee in the morning was excellent. We ate in their restaurant and the food and service were superb.

We had a reservation for dinner and were really looking forward to it. We drove over from Saranac Lake. My sister is in a wheelchair. Drove up to the in, steep set of stairs up to the restaurant. I ran in to ask about handicap entrance. I was told there was a rear entrance with fewer stairs but not wheelchair accessible. We were very disappointed and left.

We wanted to do something special for friends at their first visit to Lake Placid and The Interlaken Inn. They were arriving in July for a long weekend. I spoke to Casey and Justin who I found out later are the owners. They were very helpful and created this charcuterie board for their arrival. Our friends sent this pic and were so happy and pleased. Thank you Casey and Justin for helping us give a perfect gift to special friends.

Great venue for an intimate dinner, excellent cuisine and service. The Duck and braised ribs outstanding. Small portions. A cheese selection even small would be great as an alternative to desserts to finish a great bottle of wine. Beignets excellent. Will return.

The food is delicious! We were a party of 6 and between us, we sampled almost every dish on the menu. Chef Justin’s cuisine is refined and delicate! This restaurant is up to par with the finest in Montreal!!

We stayed at the Inn over the July 4th holiday and found Casey and Justin to be wonderful hosts - so friendly! The Inn itself is nicely maintained with much of its original detail - very quiet which we were seeking. The food was fantastic as were the wine recommendations. The location is a 5 minute walk to town and Mirror Lake and so, accessible to all Lake Placid offers. Just a 7-8 minute walk to Lake Placid in the other direction - rented kayaks and recommend that.

I've been a summer resident here for over 20 years and was gutted when The Interlaken closed; it was one of our favorites. So I was thrilled to hear they reopened this past January. We finally had a chance to go and I thought it was wonderful. The menu is slightly smaller but everything my husband and I had was delicious. The issues with the service seem to be getting better. (There is not a place in town that isn't struggling to find and train good staff, so patrons should give them a break, rather than leaving poor reviews. Thank goodness for entrepreneurs, who are willing to put themselves in the arena and work to open a restaurant, so we all have places to go and dine out. I think it's pretty petty, in this environment to be complaining that your drinks took 10 minutes to come out!) End of rant:) The Arugula salad with spring vegetables, maple balsamic vinaigrette & crispy shredded wontons, was delectable, as was the corn soup with lime crema. I had the special grilled mahi-mahi and my husband the lamb loin; both of which were cooked to perfection, were flavorful and served with tasty and delicate accompaniments. There are few enough fine dining restaurants in town, now that the one in the Lake Placid Lodge is no longer open to the public (which I've heard is going downhill anyway). So I say let's support The Interlaken, The StageCoach Inn and The View - local gems one and all!