Lakeside Drift

Hubby and I were looking for an early dinner with a lake view on Saturday night 10/11/25. We found Lakeside Drift on beautiful Saranac lake. We thoroughly enjoyed everything about our experience! It was a beautiful view, with over the top service and food. We took our server, Erin's recommendations for the rib platter for me. All you had to do was look at the ribs and the meat fell off the bones! Sides were all so good -- baked mac and cheese, creamy coleslaw and cornbread. Hubby chose the clams appetizer for his dinner and shared my rib platter. To top it all off --- another one of Erin's recommendation -- blueberry cheesecake. It was to die for - so creamy and smooth 😋

Sat out on the patio for a lovely dinner. It couldn't have been more perfect. The crab cakes were delicious (I remembered to take a pic after the first bites). Ordered the coleslaw on the side, and cheese curds too. There was barely anyone there at 5pm when we arrived which worried me, but food was absolutely amazing, and really high quality. Our best vacation meal yet.

Had lunch early on a Saturday afternoon in late summer. We found the place because no where else in town was open for lunch before noon. Crowd was light. We sat at the bar and service was friendly and attentive. My husband enjoyed his Bloody Mary. I don’t believe they use a premix. The view is excellent. We appreciated that they have a parking lot. Husband enjoyed his scallops, and I enjoyed my pulled pork poutine though it was a little too salty for me. Overall great experience.

We had our wedding menu tasting and everything was delicious! The staff was very attentive and helpful, and Chef Maria's menu is superb! We enjoyed our tasting experience and are looking forward to having our wedding here!

New ownership has turned this restaurant around. Food was delicious and our server, Jonathan, provided us exceptional service. Birria Poutine was amazing. Tuna Poke Bowl was even better. Must try!