Kanu @ The Whiteface Lodge

Name: Kanu @ The Whiteface Lodge
Address: 7 Whiteface Inn Lane, Lake Placid, NY, United States, 12946
Telephone: (518) 523-0510
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4

4 (691)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

7 Whiteface Inn Lane, Lake Placid, NY 12946

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for special occasions
Fancy

Sophisticated Adirondack-inspired cuisine is elevated by magnificent mountain views at Kanu. Hand-hewn log beams and granite stone fireplaces add rustic warmth to an unforgettable dining experience.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(518) 523-0510
Website
https://www.thewhitefacelodge.com/dining/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Executive chef
Greg Sherman
Catering
Please contact our Events & Sales manager, Kelly at k.folley@thewhitefacelodge.com
Private party facilities
Parties over 9 will have special requirements (select menu and times) For large party requests at Kanu, please contact our Food and Beverage Director, Barry at Barry.Sears@hhmhotels.com

Location
7 Whiteface Inn Lane, Lake Placid, NY 12946
Neighborhood
Lake Placid
Cross street
Saranac Avenue
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Entertainment
Seasonal entertainment is offered in our Kanu lounge free of charge. Please call for details or 'like' us on Facebook for future dates and artists.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Canoe Club Seafood Boil and Barbeque
$0.00 - $42.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Canoe Club provides a private and unique dining experience available every Saturday this summer. You can enjoy a private dining experience right on Lake Placid! This isn't just any meal; it's a traditional New England Seafood Boil and Barbeque, designed to be an unforgettable event. Beyond the fantastic food, there will be engaging activities for all ages, ensuring fun for the entire family. Additionally, we'll have live music and entertainment provided by various talented local artists, adding to the festive atmosphere. Please note that seating for this special event is limited, so reservations are required to secure your spot. We look forward to welcoming you for an experience you won't want to miss!
Sunday Night Prime Rib @ Whiteface Lodge
Multiple dates available
Join us every Sunday for a truly memorable all-you-can-eat prime rib meal for the entire family at the Whiteface Lodge. Our incredible culinary team has cooked up the perfect spread of salads, displays of local cheese and charcuterie, with accompaniments for the main course which includes all-you-can-eat prime rib. Plus, all of this is topped off with a display of chocolate decadence and an assortment of specialty desserts—and these are definitely something to look forward to. We've got all the classics you love, along with new offerings that will make you say "Wow" every week. Each Sunday is filled with flavor, so don't miss this delicious opportunity. This dining experience is available to all ages. Reservations are strongly encouraged and can be made each week on OpenTable. Vinnie Leddick has been playing at the Whiteface Lodge for over 15 years. No set is ever the same as the crowd is focus of the night and every night is just a little different. Live music is at Peak 47, directly a crossed from the Kanu restaurant from 7pm- 10pm for drink before your meal or a night cap before heading to bed.

What 691 people are saying

Kanu @ The Whiteface Lodge reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.0

4.0 based on recent ratings

4.0Food
4.3Service
4.8Ambience
3.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Upstate New York
Romantic
North Country
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Kanu @ The Whiteface Lodge offers a "great atmosphere" with Adirondack charm and ambiance. Guests often praise the "excellent service" and "delicious entrees." While some experiences vary, highlights include unique menu items and attentive staff. Perfect for special occasions, the restaurant provides a memorable dining experience amidst beautiful surroundings.

691 Reviews

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Sara
San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews
1.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Horrible. Salad plates left for an hour. No entree. No servers in sight FOR AN HOUR. We were only diners in the room. Don’t go
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Fernanda VIP
New York City19 reviews
2.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful hotel overall! I spent over $300, and the food wasn't good! The server was great and friendly, but when you pay $60+ for a piece of NY strip, it should be PERFECT and excellent with a quality steak. The steak was dry and chewy, despite being asked to be medium-cooked. The mashed potatoes didn't taste fresh. I definitely threw money down the drain. No wonder it wasn't busy!
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Kathryn
New York City6 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Did not agree that this was “fine dining”. No bread was served. Branzino dish was just ok. My steak was RARE not MEDIUM. Kitchen staff very noisy. Service was good.
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Lisa VIP
Washington, D.C. Area9 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 11, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Steak was over cooked and the carrots were as hard as a rock
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Christopher
Upstate New York2 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Carrots were probably the best carrot i have ever had. Just nice dinner was had by all. Staff was wonderful.
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Miriam
New York City2 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful dinner with excellent and friendly and attentive service!
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Christopher
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Kanu at Whiteface Lodge was outstanding. The service was great, food prepared to perfection, and ambience totally fitting for the Adirondacks. We celebrated our son’s college graduation and couldn’t have been more pleased with our decision to go to Kanu.
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David
Montreal / Quebec1 review
3.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Sunday ribs buffet We had a reservation for 19h45 and at our arrival the charcuterie and cheese board was empty and they didn’t refilled them … the bread left was really hard … even for the desserts board it was empty and had what was left … it was really disappointing . The taste of the vegetables and pasta was tasteless… The ambience was really nice and the decorations as well.
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Sagar
Atlanta1 review
5.0
Dined on April 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was yum and they took special request to make a vegetarian entree which I appreciated. The staff were amazing and the ambience was great.
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Tony
New York City1 review
2.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Started out on a sour note. When asked to be at a different table in a virtually empty restaurant, we were refused. Okay, we settled in. Interesting sounding menu items. We ordered and service was quick. We both had wedge salad; interesting twist with green goddess dressing. When asked what was in it, fennel? Server asked the chef, yes fennel but wouldn’t reveal any other ingredients. ??? I had the mussels and husband had rigatoni with wild mushrooms. Mussels were good but served with no bread or crostini; a big miss. I guess I was supposed to buy the $15 focaccia. Husband’s dish was made with penne. Description said rigatoni; sorry but that is a big difference. When we asked the server, she said they’re always switching it on us. That is something that should be told upfront not with a shrug. Had the seven layer chocolate cake for dessert, a bit stale. BTW, the table we wanted initially never was used. Not a place we would recommend.
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FAQs

Kanu @ The Whiteface Lodge offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (518) 523-0510.

Kanu @ The Whiteface Lodge is rated 4 stars by 691 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Kanu @ The Whiteface Lodge

7 Whiteface Inn Lane, Lake Placid, NY 12946

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Saranac Avenue
Neighborhood
Lake Placid
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Greg Sherman
Entertainment
Seasonal entertainment is offered in our Kanu lounge free of charge. Please call for details or 'like' us on Facebook for future dates and artists.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.thewhitefacelodge.com/dining/
Phone number
(518) 523-0510
Catering
Please contact our Events & Sales manager, Kelly at k.folley@thewhitefacelodge.com
Private party facilities
Parties over 9 will have special requirements (select menu and times) For large party requests at Kanu, please contact our Food and Beverage Director, Barry at Barry.Sears@hhmhotels.com

Kanu @ The Whiteface Lodge

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Canoe Club Seafood Boil and Barbeque

Sunday Night Prime Rib @ Whiteface Lodge

Breakfast

Sausage & Bacon

Potatoes

Biscuits & Sausage Gravy

Scrambled Eggs

Displays

Greek Yogurt Bar, Local Honey Comb, Granola, and Mixed Berries

New York State Cheese & Charcuterie Board

Dessert Cart with Chocolate Decadence, Tarts, Berry Pies, Carrot Cake

Chilled

Heirloom Tomato Salad

Caesar Salad

Moroccan Cous Cous Salad

Entrees

Short Ribs braised in Pinot Noir

Seared Loch Duart Salmon

Honey Baked Ham

Smoked Salmon with traditional accoutrements

Wild Mushroom Gnocci

Grilled Free bird Chicken with Wild Mushroom Ragout

Kitchen a la Carte

Lobster Omelet

Vegetable Omelet

Eggs Benedict

Carving Station

Prime Rib with Au jus

Roast Turkey Breast

Accompaniments

Whiteface Lodge Mac & Cheese

Woodfired honey roasted carrots

Charred lemon broccolini

Herb Roasted fingerling Potatoes

Wild mushroom gnocchi

Poached Asparagus Sauce Gribiche

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Dining areas

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