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New Vida Preserve Restaurant, Jay, NY

New Vida Preserve Restaurant

4.7 (123)
$30 and under
Global, International
6394 NY-86, Jay, NY 12941

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Healthy
  • Neighborhood gem
New Vida Preserve Restaurant is located in the re-imagined former Paleface Ski Mountain Lodge and now the largest resort in the Adirondacks at 2000 acres. It offers stunning views of Whiteface Mountain. Enjoy a creative menu that includes American Classics with a twist combined with bold globally-inspired flavors. You can dine in our Grand Dining Room, our Craft Bar area with live music or our more casual Billiards Lounge, all with stunning view and beautiful architecture. The expansive & diverse menu, the sensible pricing and feel-good vibes make NewVida a place where you can gather in with friends and family regularly for a memorable Adirondack experience. The restaurant is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings from 5pm to 9pm. Come in early and enjoy a drink at our handmade craft bar, lined with skis from the Preserve’s former life as a ski resort or take a stroll after dinner around our romantic pond & dock. Reservations are preferred, but walk-ins are always welcome.

Additional information

  • Location
    6394 NY-86, Jay, NY 12941
  • Neighborhood
    Lake Placid
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 123 people are saying

New Vida Preserve Restaurant 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 5.0Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Upstate New York

    Best Ambiance

  • Upstate New York

    Good for groups

  • Upstate New York

    Healthy

  • Upstate New York

    Hot spot

  • Upstate New York

    Neighborhood gem

  • Upstate New York

    Great for fine wines

  • Upstate New York

    Great for scenic views

  • Upstate New York

    Good for special occasions

  • Upstate New York

    Lively

  • North Country

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
New Vida Preserve Restaurant offers a "beautiful setting" with views of Whiteface Mountain and a "warm and welcoming" atmosphere that exudes a "perfect ski lodge vibe." The maple bourbon bacon wings and "dynamite" dishes are highlights, and the "handcrafted cocktails" are a treat. While service can be inconsistent, improvements are noted, making it worth another visit.
123 Reviews

  1. Tom VIP

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal, music, and service from Sadie and Sam.

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  2. Anirban

    Upstate New York2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Extremely Disappointed – Discriminatory Behavior I rarely leave negative reviews, but our experience at this establishment was deeply upsetting and cannot be overlooked. My wife and I were the only Indian customers present, and it was painfully obvious that we were being deliberately ignored by the staff. Servers attended to every table around us—while completely avoiding ours. We were neither welcomed nor served in a timely or respectful manner. This behavior was not just poor service; it felt overtly racist and exclusionary. No one deserves to be treated like they are invisible simply because of their race or ethnicity. In 2025, it is unacceptable for any business to operate with such blatant bias. We left feeling disrespected, humiliated, and deeply hurt. I hope the management takes this seriously and addresses the issue. Until then, I cannot in good conscience recommend this place to anyone—especially to people of color.

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  3. Jeff

    Upstate New York1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great. I especially liked the maple bourbon bacon wings. The setting was beautiful with a great view of whiteface. The hostess and server did a great job. I recommend this place to everyone that wants to go out for a good night out. The price was also very reasonable along with a generous amount of food.

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  4. Matt VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and drink. Best place to eat in Wilmington area.

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  5. Matt VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service always excellent. Enjoyed the band playing. Watched the sun set on Whiteface Mountain.

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  6. Lianne

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had Two delicious meals. Would definitely go back.

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  7. Tom VIP

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal and experience. Adjustments they have made to staffing, menu and service are paying off. Highly recommend.

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  8. William

    New York City4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The perfect ski lodge vibe! Amazing space that brings you back to the 70s, just without the bell bottoms and bad hair. Bar area was great, and the ping pong and pool table provided some competitive apres dinner fun.

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  9. matt

    New York City1 review

    1.0

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Had a 7:00 reservation got seated right away that ma the highlight of the evening. For 20 minutes we were not acknowledged at all. No bread , no water , nothing !!! Decided to go to the bar to get drinks. The bartender was way over her head , the taps weren’t working. Finally got drinks sat back down another 15 min go by and nothing. Started hearing people around us talking how they didn’t get their meals , got food at different times , waiting forever food and check. Finally we decided to leave and go to the Hungry Trout where we got food and great service. Don’t come here !!! It’s a disaster !!!

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  10. Cathryn

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    It is clear that New Vida has some kinks to work out in the staffing area, the staff is friendly, but runs from almost non- existent to clearly understaffed and stressed during busy dinner/ cocktail time. The atmosphere is a home run and menu selections are good. My husband and I both had to send our dinners back, initially. They gave him the wrong meal and my fries were stone cold and toppings on my burger were wrong. However, it was only a few minutes until they corrected the mistake and dinner was enjoyable and delicious. I could see that, in general, people were having trouble getting drinks and served in a timely manner. I would give it another try. For us, the good outweighed the bad, but they need to figure out staffing, in general.

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FAQs

New Vida Preserve Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (518) 946-6192.

New Vida Preserve Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 123 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. Upstate New York
  4. North Country
  5. Lake Placid

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for New Vida Preserve Restaurant

6394 NY-86, Jay, NY 12941

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Lake Placid
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Global, International, American, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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