Kanu @ The Whiteface Lodge

Such a wonderful experience and meal. We arrived with a slight mistake of making the reservation for the wrong time. They were extremely accommodating and offered us a table regardless. The decor was stunning, our waitress Jenni was so sweet and helpful and the food was top notch. We came for a bday celebration and it did not disappoint. We ordered the Caesar salad, onion soup and lamb. Everything came out hot and fresh. Jenni even provided a bday treat which was so unexpected but made my night. I highly recommend this restaurant!!

This is a review for Kanu Club on the lake! What a wonderful spot. Peaceful and beautiful view, of course!! Last day it was open for the season, so we enjoyed some kayaking and then sat by the water. This facility of Whiteface Lodge is a gem. Chatted with Cara about the ADK area and got some great ideas! She is lovely! Such a great day!!

I’m giving it 5 starts for making the effort to use local pastured and grass-fed meats. The bast lobster bisque by far - the actual pieces of lobster were a pleasant surprise and overall the flavor was pretty good. It was made with fish stock, so no meat by-products to mask the flavor. The vegetables were conventional, though really well-prepared. Also, I visited off season, so that might have been a factor. Amazing cheesecake! The venue was quite exquisite! It looks like it’s from the 1900. As I learned, it was built in the mid 2000’s respecting the look of the past. The wood is actually wood and the ambiance has that mountain lodge fell that one craves when visiting upstate NY. While I’d definitely state this is a must-visit place, I’d add that the bar across the hall is also interesti

Update...Had breakfast at Kanu all three mornings of our stay at the Whiteface Lodge. The buffet spread is very nice. You have your choice of dining at the restaurant or bringing the food back to your room. We have dined here on four occasions now, Kanu is definitely a lot better than the reviews I've seen here... We dined at Kanu on our last visit to Lake Placid and had a wonderful overall experience. Both the food and service were great, the restaurant is stunningly beautiful. It has an amazing Adirondacks feel to it. In any event, Kanu is definitely underrated. It is a great spot for a special occasion meal.

This setting is amazing, surrounded by hunting lodge trappings decorated seasonally (especially stunning at Christmas). Fireplaces and dark wood throughout give a consistent warm, cozy, atmosphere. I’ve eaten here twice now and the food was good but expensive compared to comparable dining in the area. Service has been mixed, sometimes fast and attentive, but there is a tendency for food to take a long time to arrive. Cocktails are excellent and there is a strong wine list. The menu has a lot of variety but pay attention to prices - entrees can run $20-$80 so you don’t want to get surprised with the check. This restaurant is super convenient if you’re staying at the lodge.