Experience a culinary journey at our family-owned and operated restaurant offering a seasonal, 100-mile focused fusion cuisine in the heart of the Adirondacks. Explore a 1920s Speakeasy with hidden Beer & Wine Cellar, unique History of Brews & Tonics Workshops, hands-on Old World cooking classes, and so much more.
The Lake Clear Lodge & Resort is the Adirondack Park’s longest-operating Great Camp, built by Chef Cathy’s family as a Stagecoach Inn in 1886. This history was blended with Ernest’s Old World European roots to create our “Adirondack Alps” fusion cuisine that is authentic, unique, and steeped in culinary tradition.
In this iconic Great Camp tradition, we hold to a destination dining experience that is fun, intimate, and interactive: explore the fireside 1920s Speakeasy, discover the USA TODAY featured Hand-crafted Beer & Wine Cellar, or taste your way through the History & Myths of Food.
The heart of our cuisine is the personal touch to every plate by our family. Utilizing the original kitchen framework for nearly 140 years, there is no deep fryer or "industrialized" setting, and dining experiences are typically exclusive to just 50 guests per evening.
Family-operated from the beginning, we have been handed down original menus for generations, inspiring Chef Cathy Hohmeyer's flair and respect for traditional preparations and sustainable, local, and all-nature ingredients.
We honor the timeless practices of local ingredients, slow cooking, vegetable stocks, bone broths, essential oils, and natural herbs and spices. This is all a part of the essences that are drawn from the hands of four-generations that continue to hand-cut the slow roasts, stir the stocks, and bake artisan desserts with imaginative recipes from a fusion of the Old World and Adirondacks.
Simply join us for an evening of intimate dining, or make it an experience with specialty workshops and activities.
Reservations are typically required and can be made online.
The Adirondack Alps Restaurant is located at Hohmeyer's Lake Clear Lodge & Resort, just 25 minutes from Lake Placid, 15 minutes from Saranac Lake, and 25 minutes from Tupper Lake, NY.
Savor our summer Lake View Bistro theme: a special Medieval-inspired menu directly on the new Adirondack Rail Trail! Available at special times only; reservations encouraged.
A family-fun 30-minute cooking demo, where everyone rolls in the dough to make Old World Dumplings with Executive Chef Cathy Hohmeyer!
Learn and taste the ancient roots of today’s elixirs. From the brews of antiquity and spirits of the medieval alchemists to critical historical moments that changed alcohol and whole civilizations, sip and discover up to six tasting tonics. A fun, interactive 30-minute workshop.
Experience our summer "Flavors Through Time" Dining experience theme: begin as a 1920s Speakeasy patron before you travel back in time for Medieval-inspired dining with sunset lake view.
A family-fun 30-minute cooking demo, where everyone rolls in the dough to make Old World Dumplings with Executive Chef Cathy Hohmeyer!
Learn and taste the ancient roots of today’s elixirs. From the brews of antiquity and spirits of the medieval alchemists to critical historical moments that changed alcohol and whole civilizations, sip and discover up to six tasting tonics. A fun, interactive 30-minute workshop.
Experience our summer "Flavors Through Time" Dining experience theme: begin as a 1920s Speakeasy patron before you travel back in time for Medieval-inspired dining with sunset lake view.
Savor our summer Lake View Bistro theme: a special Medieval-inspired menu directly on the new Adirondack Rail Trail! Available at special times only; reservations encouraged.
A family-fun 30-minute cooking demo, where everyone rolls in the dough to make Old World Dumplings with Executive Chef Cathy Hohmeyer!
Learn and taste the ancient roots of today’s elixirs. From the brews of antiquity and spirits of the medieval alchemists to critical historical moments that changed alcohol and whole civilizations, sip and discover up to six tasting tonics. A fun, interactive 30-minute workshop.
Experience our summer "Flavors Through Time" Dining experience theme: begin as a 1920s Speakeasy patron before you travel back in time for Medieval-inspired dining with sunset lake view.
Savor our summer Lake View Bistro theme: a special Medieval-inspired menu directly on the new Adirondack Rail Trail! Available at special times only; reservations encouraged.
A family-fun 30-minute cooking demo, where everyone rolls in the dough to make Old World Dumplings with Executive Chef Cathy Hohmeyer!
Learn and taste the ancient roots of today’s elixirs. From the brews of antiquity and spirits of the medieval alchemists to critical historical moments that changed alcohol and whole civilizations, sip and discover up to six tasting tonics. A fun, interactive 30-minute workshop.
Several generations of Hohmeyer chefs are part of a centuries-long Old World culinary lineage dating back to medieval times. Explore seasonal themes from spaetzle to strudels via an interactive 30-minute cooking demo with recipes and how-tos.
Join Ernest Hohmeyer for a 30-minute experience about the myths and history of Octoberfest beer, replete with a tasting of 6 beers from around the world!
Experience our fall "Flavors Through Time" dining theme: begin in the 1920s Speakeasy, explore the hidden Beer & Wine Cellar with a large variety of Old World Wines and Beers from around the world. Savor authentic German dishes from Ernest’s side of the family from Heritage Chicken Schnitzel to Old World Roulade.
Savor our fall Lake View Lodge Bistro menu: a special Harvest Octoberfest menu with selections from Ernest's side of the family directly on the new Adirondack Rail Trail! Available at special times only; reservations encouraged.
Several generations of Hohmeyer chefs are part of a centuries-long Old World culinary lineage dating back to medieval times. Explore seasonal themes from spaetzle to strudels via an interactive 30-minute cooking demo with recipes and how-tos.
Join Ernest Hohmeyer for a 30-minute experience about the myths and history of Octoberfest beer, replete with a tasting of 6 beers from around the world!
Experience our fall "Flavors Through Time" dining theme: begin in the 1920s Speakeasy, explore the hidden Beer & Wine Cellar with a large variety of Old World Wines and Beers from around the world. Savor authentic German dishes from Ernest’s side of the family from Heritage Chicken Schnitzel to Old World Roulade.
Savor our fall Lake View Lodge Bistro menu: a special Harvest Octoberfest menu with selections from Ernest's side of the family directly on the new Adirondack Rail Trail! Available at special times only; reservations encouraged.
Several generations of Hohmeyer chefs are part of a centuries-long Old World culinary lineage dating back to medieval times. Explore seasonal themes from spaetzle to strudels via an interactive 30-minute cooking demo with recipes and how-tos.
Join Ernest Hohmeyer for a 30-minute experience about the myths and history of Octoberfest beer, replete with a tasting of 6 beers from around the world!
Our winter schedule is primarily Fridays and Saturdays, with additional dates on holidays through February.
Please click "Details & Reserve" for this season's dates and to reserve.
Enjoy an Adirondack sleigh ride from a local farm through our Adirondack woods! Group experiences are approximately 30 minutes long and are shared with other guests.
A family-fun 30-minute cooking demo, where everyone rolls in the dough to make their own strudel! Then you can have your dough and eat it too – as your own creation for dessert!
Learn and taste the ancient roots of today’s elixirs. From the brews of antiquity and spirits of the medieval alchemists to critical historical moments that changed alcohol and whole civilizations, sip and discover up to six tasting tonics.
Our most popular winter experience! Experience a horse-drawn Sleigh Ride from a local farm, then explore one of the last original Adirondack Lodges with a Speakeasy Dinner. You'll need a password to get in, and we might even be raided by a 1920s Copper!
Take part in an expanding way for families and consumers to know where to get farm fresh foods on a scheduled basis for pick up, as well as to get fresh cooked foods from those products.
Learn more about the dining options we offer throughout the year!
Begin in our hidden 1920s Speakeasy, then journey back in time to a Medieval/Old World or Taste of Germany themed dining menu.
A special offering to celebrate the opening of the new Adirondack Rail Trail! Hike, bike, or drive and savor a fresh-cooked dinner directly on the trail.
Savor the five eras of Adirondack Food, featuring the Pioneer era celebrating the origins of the Lodge as an 1800's Stagecoach Inn and Post Office. Cooking demos and stunning sunsets over Lake Clear await you.
Explore one of the last original Adirondack Lodges with a 3-course Speakeasy Dinner. You'll need a password to get in, and we might even be raided by a 1920s Copper!
You can order our 100-mile focused Old World/Adirondack fusion cuisine for takeout or group catering!
For answers to more frequently asked questions, tap or click the "Chat & FAQ" bubble in the bottom right hand corner (or click here)!
Authentic Great Camp Experiences await for the adventurer, the romantic, and families seeking to reconnect. Whether you're staying with us, in the area, or live locally, you can enjoy unique ways to discover the Adirondacks with family or friends.
For nearly 140 years and generations of family, we have catered to the public as one of the last original Adirondack Great Camps still open to the public with a 1920s Speakeasy. This enables us to provide you with authentic experiences, both new and timeless, in a stunning setting.
But that's not all: from History of Beer Tastings and Cooking Demonstrations, we're just getting started!
Where you can taste and laugh through Adirondack history with family and friends. From Horse-drawn Stagecoach Rides, Taste of Germany Dinners, History of Beer Tastings, to Lantern-lit Sleigh Rides, Traditional Foods Cooking Demos, and so much more.
A fresh cooked, 100-mile focused Old World/Adirondack fusion cuisine available for takeout. Order farm-fresh ingredients, local products, or sign-up for a scheduled Community Supported Agriculture pickup from the Food Hub.
Our 100-mile culinary focused cuisine with Old World imagination, honoring the timeless practices of slow cooking, vegetable stocks, bone broths, essential oils, and natural herbs and spices, now in your own home!
Order our classic Great Camp Dinner for takeout.
This is all a part of natural essences that are drawn from the hands of four-generations that continue to hand-cut the stocks, stir the slow roasts, and bake artisan desserts with imaginative recipes from a fusion of Old World and Adirondack essences as the Adirondack Park’s longest operating Great Camp.
Yes. We have a package license so you can add-on wine or beer (or a bottle of our Giggle Water) to bring home with you!
If you have a group of 8 or more (or meet the order minimum) we can potentially accommodate you on a day that isn't listed; please send us a message on chat, our contact form, or give us a call!
We offer a 15-minute window after your scheduled time to pickup your order. However, if we do not hear from you by then your order will be automatically forfeit. If you're going to be a little late, no problem; we just request that you give us a call so we can keep it hot for you!
Please call to cancel your order at least 24 hours before your pick up time for a full refund minus a 10% credit card processing fee. If your order is cancelled within 24 hours of your pick up time, your payment will be forfeited.
