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 ADK DR 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 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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The Adirondack Dining Room and Birch Bistro serving dinner Thursday-Monday 5:00-8:00pm each week. Inn Guests and locals are welcomed, please call to make reservations. Serving dinner Thursday - Mondays 5:30pm to 8:00pm

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

Baby Romaine wedges, spiced chickpeas, ricotta salata, 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
Roasted Vegetable Lasagna al Forno

house-made pasta, alfredo sauce, roasted vegetables, walnut 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.

Starters

Chips & Dip

Seasoned Potato Chips, Cucumber "Chips" French Onion Dip
Bistro Salad

Field Greens, Spiced Crispy Chickpeas, heirloom Tomatoes, House Vinaigrette
Kalamata Caesar Salad

Baby Romaine Wedges, Spiced Chickpeas, North Country Creamy Feta, Kalamata Caesar Dressing add Grilled Chicken | Bistro Steak | Grilled Shrimp
Charcuterie & Cheese Board

Cured meats, house pickled vegetables, olives, dried fruit, house crackers
Fried Atlantic Calamari

Sweet chili sauce, caper aioli
Baked Cauliflower Bites

Buffalo style, cashew ranch dressing
Pear Flatbread

Goat cheese, arugula, toasted hazelnuts
Margherita Flatbread

Roma tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, balsamic drizzle
Street Tacos

Chef's creativity of the day
Beer Steamed Clams

Herbs, local beer, grilled sour dough Bread
Truffled Spring Pea Hummus

White Bean, Spring Peas, Warmed Flatbread Wedges

Mains

Bistro Burger

Chuck, brisket blend, LTOP, potato roll | House fries/ketchup #4 or salad
Grilled Bistro Steak

Citrus Marinated NY Strip, Beer-battered Onion Ring, Rosemary Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes, Chimichurri
Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon

Asparagus, Preserved Lemon, Creamy Parmesan Risotto, Tomato Oil
Vegetable Lasagna Al Forno

House-made Pasta, Alfredo Sauce, Roasted Vegetables, Walnuts & Preserved Lemon Pesto
Summer Shawarma Wrap

Grilled Reber Rock Chicken, Pea Hummus, Green Goddess Dressing, Heirloom Tomato, Wholegrain Lavash Wrap

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

Sunrise Energy Bowl

Greek yogurt, organic acai, spirulina, chia, fried fruits, toasted almonds, cocnut
2 Eggs any style

Breakfast potatoes, Choice of apple-smoked bacon or Oscar's maple sausage links, Rockhill toast
Lemon Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes

Wild Maine Berry sauce
Open Face Smoked Salmon

House cured salmon, toasted sour dough, lemon zest dill cream cheese, hard-boiled
FLI Omelet

Selection of three fillings: bacon, sausage, peppers, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, cheddar cheese

Beverages

Juice

Orange, Grapefruit, Cranberry, Apple
Friends Lake Coffee

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

Organic Currant Elder Tisane, hibiscus, rosehip, apple, orange peel, currant, black currant-Organic Ginger Lemon Mint, hibiscus, lemongrass, blackberry leaf-Peace on Earth, orange peel, cinnamon, clove, licorice, blackberry leaf-Organic Adirondack Bliss, red rooibos, chamomile, cinnamon-Organic English Breakfast-Organic Earl Grey- Biodynamic Makaibari Green-Organic Japanese Sencha

** Breakfast includes a choice of one entree per person coffee or tea, and juice. 20% service charge will apply.

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

The Adirondack Dining Room and Birch Bistro serving dinner Thursday-Monday 5:00-8:00pm each week. Inn Guests and locals are welcomed, please call to make reservations. Serving dinner Thursday - Mondays 5:30pm to 8:00pm

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

Roasted 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.

Starters

Chips & Dip

Bistro Salad

Kalamata Caesar Salad

Charcuterie & Cheese Board

Fried Atlantic Calamari

Baked Cauliflower Bites

Pear Flatbread

Margherita Flatbread

Street Tacos

Beer Steamed Clams

Truffled Spring Pea Hummus

Mains

Bistro Burger

Grilled Bistro Steak

Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon

Vegetable Lasagna Al Forno

Summer Shawarma Wrap

Chef's Daily Creation

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

Sunrise Energy Bowl

2 Eggs any style

Lemon Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes

Open Face Smoked Salmon

FLI Omelet

Beverages

Juice

Friends Lake Coffee

Divinitea Teas

** Breakfast includes a choice of one entree per person coffee or tea, and juice. 20% service charge will apply.

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