Dining at Friends Lake Inn
Enjoy local, farm-to-fork cuisine at Friends Lake Inn with casual or intimate dining options. Same great menu, tailored to your evening plans.
Enjoy a cozy dinner by the fireplace against a historic backdrop, paired with a good wine. Or have a more laid-back night at Birch Bistro, enjoying the game and a bite or sharing a relaxed meal with friends and family.
Open to the public and guests staying at the Inn. Every guest who stays is treated to a made-to-order breakfast in the Birch Bistro. A fresh coffee or tea are sure to start your day with a smile.

Birch Bistro Menu
Enjoy our seasonal farm-to-fork cuisine.
Small Plates
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Winter Bistro Salad
Baby Kale, Maple Glazed Squash, Spiced Walnuts, Dried Cherries, Miso-Maple Dressing -
Toasted Almond Caesar Salad
Romaine Wedge, Toasted Almonds, Shaved Feta, Grape Tomatoes, Almond Caeser Dressing -
Soup of the Day
Bowl of our Rotating Selection of Chef Made Soup/Stew/or Chili -
Roast Beet Hummus
Whipped Roast Beet & Chickpea Hummus, Warm Flatbread Wedges -
Burrata Plate
Creamy Burrata & Crusty Bread, Prosciutto, Blistered Baby Tomato, Fried Basil, & Capers -
Chips & Dip
Seasoned House Kettle Chips, Cucumber "Chips", French Onion Dip -
Charcuterie & Cheese
Local Cheeses & Cured Meats, House Crackers, Dried Fruits, Olives, Marcona Almonds -
Classic Moules Mariniers
PEI Mussels, White Wine, Garlic, Butter & Herbs, Classic or GF Crusty Bread -
Calamari Bake
Shrimp, Locally Aged Cheese, Kale. Preserved Lemon, Spicy Tomato Broth -
Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
Red Hot Baked Cauliflower Bites, Chunky Blue Cheese Dressing, Carrot & Celery Chips -
Fried Brussel Sprouts
Tossed in Sriracha Vinaigrette with Black Seseme & Scallions -
Sweet & Spicy Crispy Calamari
Seasoned Coating, Chili & Hot Honey Glaze, Flash Fried Calamari & Jalapeno -
Crisp Fried Artichoke
Harissa Cream, Baby Greens, Shaved Parmesan -
Local Vegetable of the Day
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Steak Fries
With House Ketchup #4 -
Walla Walla Onion Rings
Local Pilsner Battered. Friends Lake Inn Sauce Dip -
Grilled Reber Rock Chicken Breast
Mains
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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
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Falafel Flatbread Wrap
House Made Falafel Patties, Crisp Lettuce, Roast Beet Hummus, Lemon-Tahini Dressing, WG Flatbread, 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 -
Roast Vegetable Lasagna
Semolina Pasta, Garlic Cream Sauce, Roast Vegetables, Pomodoro, Walnut-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, Roast Winter Vegetables, Thyme-Onion Confit, Red Wine Glace -
Center Cut Bone-in Pork Chop
Pumpkin Polenta, Baked Apple, Onion & Kale, Chipotle-Bourbon Apple Butter -
Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon
Mushroom & Caramelized Onion Risotto, Carrot Broth, Root Vegetable Chips -
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
Desserts
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All desserts are made in house
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Pumpkin Turtle Cheesecake
Pumpkin Cheesecake topped with Pecans, Chocolate, Caramel Drizzle -
Chocolate Hazelnut Crème Brûlée
Caramelized Turbinado Sugar topped with Toasted Hazelnuts -
Apple Spice Cake
Salted Caramel Buttercream & Bourbon Apple Butter -
Chocolate Olive Oil Cake
Dark Chocolate Ganache, Bourbon Caramel, Chantilly Cream
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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. Public welcomed, please give us a call! Serving 8:00am-9:00am
Mains
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Eggs Any Style
Home Fries, Toast with House Made Jam. Choice of Applewood Bacon, Maple Breakfast Sausage, or Dressed Greens. -
Friends Lake Frittata
Home Fries, Toast with House Made Jam. Selection of three fillings: bacon, sausage, onion, mushroom, roast red pepper, spinach, roast squash, swiss, cheddar, mozzarella -
Steel Cut Oats
Maple Syrup, Pan Roasted Apples & Cherries, Cream -
Bagel & Lox
Toasted Bagel, Herbed Cream Cheese, Dressed Greens, Shaved Onion, Sliced Tomato, Capers -
Pumpkin Pancakes
Apple Cider Glaze, Maple Spice Toasted Walnuts -
Breakfast Sandwich - Take it To Go!
Fried Egg & Cheddar on English Muffin. Your choice of sausage, bacon, or sliced tomato. Served with Home Fries or Dressed Greens
Beverages
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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
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PROSECCO, Italy
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SPARKLING, ROEDERER, Brut, CA half bottle
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CAVA, POEMA, Brut, Spain
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SEMI-DRY RIESLING, DR. FRANK, FINGER LAKES, NY
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VIOGNIER, K, POWER LINE VINEYARDS, WALLA WALLA
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PINOT GRIS, LEFT COAST, OR
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CHARDONNAY, CHALK HILL, SONOMA COAST
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SAUVIGNON BLANC, ORIN SWIFT, BLANK STARE, RRR/SONOMA
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PINOT GRIS, CASTELLO BANFI, WINEMAKERS EDITION, IT
Reds
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PINOT NOIR, STOLLER, Willamette Valley
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MALBEC, LLAMA, Mendoza, Argentina
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CABERNET, SUBSTANCE, CHARLES SMITH, WA
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RED BLEND, LION TAMMER, HESS, NAPA VALLEY
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PINOT NOIR, BOE, SANTA LUCIA HIGHLANDS, MONTERY COUNTY
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PETIT VERDOT, B.LEIGHTON, OLSEN BROTHERS VINEYARD, YAKIMA VALLEY
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ZINFANDEL, BUEHLER VINEYARDS, NAPA VALLEY
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CABERNET, GIRARD, NAPA VALLEY
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CABERNET, HEITZ CELLARS, BELLA OKS VINEYARD, NAPA
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AMARONE, ALLEGRINI, VENTO
Captains List
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RIESLING AUSLESE, JOH. JOS. PRϋM, Germany, 14
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CHARDONNAY, FAR NIENTE, Napa Valley, 09
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CHARDONNAY, FERRAND PRESTIAGE, France, 12
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MEURSAULT, “I’ORMEAU” BOYER-MARTENOT, France, 97
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CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET, MOREAU & FILLS, France, 05
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CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET, VINCENT GIRARDIN, France, 05
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PINOT NOIR, Solena, Hyland Vineyards, McMinnville, 09
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PINOT NOIR, BREGGO, Donnelly Creek Vineyards, CA 09
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PINOT NOIR, DOMAINE SERENE, Evenstad Reserve, OR, 07
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MERLOT, LEONETTI, Columbia Valley, 04
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MERLOT, PINE RIDGE, Crimson Creek Vineyards, 09
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MERLOT, PINE RIDGE, Crimson Creek Vineyards, 09
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CABERNET, CHAPPELLET, Signature, Napa Valley, 11
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CABERNET, CORISON, Napa Valley, 09
Half Bottles
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CABERNET,ALEXANDER VALLEY VINEYARDS, ALEXANDER VALLEY
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ROSE, WHISPERING ANGEL, FR
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PINOT GRI, A TO Z WINEWORKS, OR
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CHARDONNAY, SONOMA CUTRER, RRR
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PINOT NOIR, J, CA
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MERLOT, J.LOHR, CA
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ZINFANDEL, SALADO, CA
Bottled Water
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Saratoga Spring Water
Still | Sparkling