Friends Lake Inn provides both casual and intimate dining experiences for the public and guests staying at the Inn.

The Adirondack, Breeze Dining Room or the Main Dining Room provides an idealistic spot for intimate dining with a focus on farm-to-fork dining without any formal dress requirements. The murals in the Adirondack dining room were painted by a local artist that brings the outdoors into the dining room. Our priority is to ensure you have great dining experience and almost every hotel guest dines with us at least once, if not more times per stay. Give us a call today to make your dinner reservations!

If you are looking for a more casual dining environment, then the Birch Bistro is the perfect location. Enjoy a beverage with some lite fair while watching the game or dine with us and share a meal with friends and family in a casual setting.

Every guest who stays at the Inn is treated to a made-to-order breakfast in the Birch Bistro. The bright dining area and fresh coffee and tea are sure to start your day with a smile.

Adirondack Dining Room

Reservations required by calling 518-494-4751. Take out available as well, including wines by the half and full bottle.

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Birch Bistro

Reservations highly recommended by calling 518-494-4751. Serving dinner Thursday - Monday 5:00-9:00pm for our Inn Guests and locals.

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Casual Dining

Breakfast

Breakfast, excluding gratuities is included each morning of your stay. The general public welcome to reserve a table between 8:00am-9:00am

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Made to order

Wine List

Friends Lake Inn features a curated list of wines from various regions that will be sure to please any palate. Our wine list is proudly changed frequently

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Adirondack Dining Room Menu

The Main Dining Room or the Adirondack Dining Room is serving dinner weekly Thursday-Monday 5:30-8:00 pm. Reservations required by calling 518-494-4751.

Soups & Salads

Organic field Greens

spiced chickpeas, heirloom tomato, green goddess dressing
Kalamata Caesar Salad

Petite Romaine Wedge, Spiced Chickpeas, Shaved North Country Creamy Feta, Kalamata Caesar Dressing add Grilled Chicken | Bistro Steak | Grilled Shrimp
Bocconcini Tomato

fresh mozzarella, heirloom tomato, preserved lemon, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic glaze

Starters

Mains

Pasture Raised Chicken en Brodo

reber rock chicken breast, porcini mushroom broth, baby spinach, salt potatoes
Pan Roasted Atlantic Salmon

asparagus, preserved lemon, parmesan rissotto, tomato oil
Vegetable Lasagna al Forno

House Semolina Pasta, Garlic Cream Sauce, Pomodoro, Parmesan, Spring Vegetables, Walnuts & Preserved Lemon Pesto
Grilled Black Angus Filet

herb roasted potatoes, grilled asparagus, red wine sauce
Chef's Creation

Daily inspiration!
Citrus Herb Whole Bone Pork Chop

pancetta braised radicchio, potatoes al forno, balsamic fig glaze
Cast Iron Seared Hudson Valley Duck Breast

creamy herb polenta, lemon butter greens, cranberry-apple moustarda
Slow Roasted Beef Short Ribs

rosemary smashed potatoes, braised fennel

Dinner Meal Plan Guests include choice of Soup or Salad, Entrée and Dessert. A service charge of 20% will be added to your check. Starter course is an additional charge.

Birch Bistro Menu

Birch Bistro is serving Dinner weekly Thursday-Monday 5:00-8:00pm. Reservations highly recommended by calling 518-494-4751.

Small Plates

Bistro Salad

Juniper Hill Farms Greens, Heirloom Tomato, Green Goddess Dressing
Kalamata Caesar Salad

Petite Romaine Wedge, Spiced Chickpeas, Shaved North Country Creamy Feta, Kalamata Caesar Dressing
Fried Green Tomato

Sweet Onion Vinaigrette Dressed Greens, Fried Green Tomato, House Cashew Ranch Dressing
Crisp Fried Artichoke

Harissa Cream, Baby Spinach, Shaved Parmesan
Spring Pea Hummus

White Bean, Truffle, Local Spring Peas, Warmed Flatbread Wedges
Burrata Plate

Creamy Burrata & Crusty Bread, Prosciutto, French Onion Dip
Chips & Dip

Seasoned Potato Chips & Cucumber "Chips", House-made French Onion Dip
Charcuterie & Cheese Board

Local Cheeses & Cured Meats, House Crackers, Dried Fruits, Olives, Marcona Almonds
Beer Steamed Clams

Fresh Littlenecks, Local Pilsner Garlic, Butter & Herbs, Crusty Bread
Calamari Bake

Shrimp, Locally Aged Cheese, Kale. Preserved Lemon, Spicy Tomato Broth
Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Red Hot Baked Cauliflower Bites, House Cashew Ranch Dressing, Carrot & Celery Chips
Margherita Flatbread

Fresh Mozzarella, Heirloom Tomato, Walnut-Basil Pesto, Balsamic Reduction
Sweet & Spicy Crispy Calamari

Seasoned Coating, Chili & Hot Honey Glaze, Flash Fried Calamari & Jalapeno
Tostada Al Pastor

Slow Roasted Al Pastor Pork, Refried White Beans, Baby Kale. Argyle Feta Salsa Fresca. Pickled Radishes
Local Vegetable of the Day
Steak Fries

With House Ketchup #4
Walla Walla Onion Rings

Local Pilsner Battered. Friends Lake Inn Sauce Dip
Grilled Reber Rock Chicken Breast

Mains

Bistro Burger

1/2# Reber Rock Farm Fresh Ground Beef or House GF/V Veggie Burger, Romaine, Heirloom Tomato, House Pickle, Choice of Dressed Greens or House Steak Fries
Summer Chicken Shawarma Wrap

Spiced Marinated & Roasted Reber Rock Chicken, Spring Pea Hummus, Summer Greens, Heirloom Tomatoes, WG Flatbread Wrap, Choice of Dressed Greens or House Steak Fries Add Local Fried Egg | Cheddar, Fresh Mozzarella or Swiss Cheese | Applewood Smoked Bacon
Birch Bistro Steak

Citrus Marinated NY Strip Steak, Chimichurri, Side Dressed Greens, Walla Walla Onion Rings
Vegetable Lasagna Al Forno

House Semolina Pasta, Garlic Cream Sauce, Pomodoro, Parmesan, Spring Vegetables, Walnuts & Preserved Lemon Pesto
Chicken Brodo

Pasture Raised Reber Rock Chicken Breast, Salt Potatoes, Baby Spinach & Mushrooms, Savory Porcini Broth
Hudson Valley Duck Breast

Creamy Herb Polenta, Lemon Butter Greens, Cherry - Apple Moustarda, Kale Crisps
Black Angus Filet Mignon

Parmesan & Herb Smashed Fingerlings, Grilled Asparagus, Thyme-Onion Confit, Red Wine Glace
Center Cut Bone-in Pork Chop

Fregola Pasta With White Beans, Blistered Tomato and Caramelized Onion Cherry Chorizo Vinaigrette
Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon

Creamy Asparagus & Herb Parmesan Risotto, Tomato Oil
Red Wine Braised Short Ribs

Rosemary Mashed Red Potatoes, Braised Fennel, Herb Oil Fennel Fronds
Braised Pork & Ravioli

Tender Pork, Tomato & Butter Ragout with Charred Carrot & Crispy Kale Over Truffled Mushroom Ravioli

Breakfast Menu

Breakfast is included with your accommodation, with the exception of the Cabin. Public welcomed, please give us a call! Serving 8:00am-9:00am

Mains

FLI Sunrise Energy Bowl

Greek yogurt, organic acai, spirulina, chia, dried fruits, toasted almonds, coconut
Free Range Eggs, any style

Breakfast potatoes, toast. Choice of Applewood smoked bacon or Oscar's maple sausage links
FLI Omelet

Breakfast potatoes, toast. Selection of three items: bacon, sausage, peppers, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes or cheddar cheese
Lemon Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes

Wild Maine blueberry sauce
Open Face Smoked Salmon

Toasted sourdough, lemon dill cream cheese, hard-boiled egg
On The Go!

Toasted English muffin, scrambled egg, cheddar cheese, bacon or sausage

Beverages

Juice

Orange, Grapefruit, Cranberry, Apple
Friends Lake Coffee, medium roast

Whole beans available to purchase. Take a bag home!
Divinitea Teas

All Organic
Dried fruits, flowers, roots and leaves
Ginger Citrus Rooibos | green rooibos, orange peel, lemongrass, naturally caffeine free

Peace on Earth | orange peel, cinnamon, clove, licorice, blackberry leaf

Black Teas
Organic Adirondack Bliss | red rooibos, chamomile, cinnamon

English Breakfast

Earl Grey

Decaffeinated

Green Teas
Japanese Sencha

Jasmine

Herbal
Egyptian Chamomole

Breakfast includes a choice of one entrée per person coffee or tea, and juice.
20% service charge will apply and any additional entrees or sides will be charged to your account

LISTED IS A SMALL SAMPLE OF OUR WINE OFFERINGS

Whites

PROSECCO, Italy
SPARKLING, ROEDERER, Brut, CA half bottle
CAVA, POEMA, Brut, Spain
SEMI-DRY RIESLING, DR. FRANK, FINGER LAKES, NY
VIOGNIER, K, POWER LINE VINEYARDS, WALLA WALLA
PINOT GRIS, LEFT COAST, OR
CHARDONNAY, CHALK HILL, SONOMA COAST
SAUVIGNON BLANC, ORIN SWIFT, BLANK STARE, RRR/SONOMA
PINOT GRIS, CASTELLO BANFI, WINEMAKERS EDITION, IT

Reds

PINOT NOIR, STOLLER, Willamette Valley
MALBEC, LLAMA, Mendoza, Argentina
CABERNET, SUBSTANCE, CHARLES SMITH, WA
RED BLEND, LION TAMMER, HESS, NAPA VALLEY
PINOT NOIR, BOE, SANTA LUCIA HIGHLANDS, MONTERY COUNTY
PETIT VERDOT, B.LEIGHTON, OLSEN BROTHERS VINEYARD, YAKIMA VALLEY
ZINFANDEL, BUEHLER VINEYARDS, NAPA VALLEY
CABERNET, GIRARD, NAPA VALLEY
CABERNET, HEITZ CELLARS, BELLA OKS VINEYARD, NAPA
AMARONE, ALLEGRINI, VENTO

Captains List

RIESLING AUSLESE, JOH. JOS. PRϋM, Germany, 14
CHARDONNAY, FAR NIENTE, Napa Valley, 09
CHARDONNAY, FERRAND PRESTIAGE, France, 12
MEURSAULT, “I’ORMEAU” BOYER-MARTENOT, France, 97
CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET, MOREAU & FILLS, France, 05
CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET, VINCENT GIRARDIN, France, 05
PINOT NOIR, Solena, Hyland Vineyards, McMinnville, 09
PINOT NOIR, BREGGO, Donnelly Creek Vineyards, CA 09
PINOT NOIR, DOMAINE SERENE, Evenstad Reserve, OR, 07
MERLOT, LEONETTI, Columbia Valley, 04
MERLOT, PINE RIDGE, Crimson Creek Vineyards, 09
MERLOT, PINE RIDGE, Crimson Creek Vineyards, 09
CABERNET, CHAPPELLET, Signature, Napa Valley, 11
CABERNET, CORISON, Napa Valley, 09

Half Bottles

CABERNET,ALEXANDER VALLEY VINEYARDS, ALEXANDER VALLEY
ROSE, WHISPERING ANGEL, FR
PINOT GRI, A TO Z WINEWORKS, OR
CHARDONNAY, SONOMA CUTRER, RRR
PINOT NOIR, J, CA
MERLOT, J.LOHR, CA
ZINFANDEL, SALADO, CA

Adirondack Dining Room

Birch Bistro

Breakfast

Wine List

Adirondack Dining Room Menu

The Main Dining Room or the Adirondack Dining Room is serving dinner weekly Thursday-Monday 5:30-8:00 pm. Reservations required by calling 518-494-4751.

Soups & Salads

Organic field Greens

Kalamata Caesar Salad

Bocconcini Tomato

Starters

Charcuterie & Artisan cheese

Atlantic Calamari Bake

Mains

Pasture Raised Chicken en Brodo

Pan Roasted Atlantic Salmon

Vegetable Lasagna al Forno

Grilled Black Angus Filet

Chef's Creation

Citrus Herb Whole Bone Pork Chop

Cast Iron Seared Hudson Valley Duck Breast

Slow Roasted Beef Short Ribs

Dinner Meal Plan Guests include choice of Soup or Salad, Entrée and Dessert. A service charge of 20% will be added to your check. Starter course is an additional charge.

Birch Bistro Menu

Birch Bistro is serving Dinner weekly Thursday-Monday 5:00-8:00pm. Reservations highly recommended by calling 518-494-4751.

Small Plates

Bistro Salad

Kalamata Caesar Salad

Fried Green Tomato

Crisp Fried Artichoke

Spring Pea Hummus

Burrata Plate

Chips & Dip

Charcuterie & Cheese Board

Beer Steamed Clams

Calamari Bake

Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Margherita Flatbread

Sweet & Spicy Crispy Calamari

Tostada Al Pastor

Local Vegetable of the Day

Steak Fries

Walla Walla Onion Rings

Grilled Reber Rock Chicken Breast

Mains

Bistro Burger

Summer Chicken Shawarma Wrap

Birch Bistro Steak

Vegetable Lasagna Al Forno

Chicken Brodo

Hudson Valley Duck Breast

Black Angus Filet Mignon

Center Cut Bone-in Pork Chop

Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon

Red Wine Braised Short Ribs

Braised Pork & Ravioli

Our menu changes frequently, based on seasonal availability of products from our local partnering farms and producers

Breakfast Menu

Breakfast is included with your accommodation, with the exception of the Cabin. Public welcomed, please give us a call! Serving 8:00am-9:00am

Mains

FLI Sunrise Energy Bowl

Free Range Eggs, any style

FLI Omelet

Lemon Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes

Open Face Smoked Salmon

On The Go!

Beverages

Juice

Friends Lake Coffee, medium roast

Divinitea Teas

Breakfast includes a choice of one entrée per person coffee or tea, and juice. 20% service charge will apply and any additional entrees or sides will be charged to your account

LISTED IS A SMALL SAMPLE OF OUR WINE OFFERINGS

Whites

PROSECCO, Italy

SPARKLING, ROEDERER, Brut, CA half bottle

CAVA, POEMA, Brut, Spain

SEMI-DRY RIESLING, DR. FRANK, FINGER LAKES, NY

VIOGNIER, K, POWER LINE VINEYARDS, WALLA WALLA

PINOT GRIS, LEFT COAST, OR

CHARDONNAY, CHALK HILL, SONOMA COAST

Breakfast includes a choice of one entrée per person coffee or tea, and juice.
20% service charge will apply and any additional entrees or sides will be charged to your account