Artemas

Absolutely our favorite restaurant in Lake Placid. Everything was perfect. The food was tasty and delicious. Ribs were perfectly seasoned and cooked. Can’t wait to get back there again.

+3

Jb's travel experiences

Wow! The food was breathtaking. The ribs, the chicken, veggies, and corn bread and biscuits were perfect. This place had the BEST ribs that I have ever had, and that is hands down. I will be back to LAKE PLACID next time with my family, this time was for business. The first place that I am going to eat at is Smoke Signals. I rate this place a perfect 10!

Great place and very good food! I had a small plate with brisket, potato and cheese. It was a little bit too greasy for because the potato was deep fried and the brisket already had the natural fat, so this plate would be a lot better and lighter to the taste if the potato was boiled or baked (the oil from the brisket would be more “clean”). I personally don’t like competition with grease/oil with meat in my plate. My husband had the sandwich and it was good. Good cheesecake ❤️.

+1

Reservations recommended. Absolutely delicious dishes. I had to order the brisket as it's their signature dish and it was a HUGE portion. The photos really don't do the size justice and I couldn't finish the plate. The wings are also really tasty and the ghost pepper hot bbq has the perfect amount of kick.

It was incredible via DoorDash and even better in the restaurant! I got the brisket dip and we ordered the Brussels sprout appetizer and they were both incredibly hot, fresh, and perfection. This place will definitely be our go to whenever we’re in Lake Placid

Tom Delaney

Loved this place! It had a great atmosphere. Low lighting and the smell of good food.The food was so good and plenty. My girlfriend and I had enough to keep for leftovers. Went on a friday night during Thanksgiving season. The wait was about 45 minutes. Had the bbq nachos and brisket mash special that they were serving. I can just picture my dinner when thinking about this place. Will go back again. Best dinner had in the Lake Placid area!

The vibe is very cozy, and the lighting is nice, with little candles on the tables and the overhead lights dim. The view of the lake is the perfect backdrop for an excellent meal! The food here is phenomenal. I cannot say enough good things about the brisket burnt end entree. It is insane, ordered it two nights in a row. We also had the smoked chicken bbq nachos, the pork belly cinnamon roll, and the smoked reuben, they were all excellent! The cranberry maragarita is also super tasty. The portions of everything are huge! Every waitress we've had there has been very friendly and knowledgeable. Definitely will be back!

+1

jason truett

Best food in Lake Placid! We went back 3 times!! The pig wings are insanely good!

Mark Ramirez

Thank goodness they do takeout. There was not a reservation to be had in town, so we did take out and are at our hotel. The food was good. The coleslaw was different than we were used to, but the pulled pork was good. The ribs were great. The brisket French dip was good too.

Josh Paille

Walked in to an awesome atmosphere for a party gathering upstairs on New Year's Eve. The space was ample big enough. The BBQ buffet hit the spot! The shining diamond of the night was the spectacular service of the servers. Always had a smile. Hustled all night to keep the space clean. The bartender was phenomenal. The overall decor sets the mood for a nice relaxing warm evening even if it is 20⁰ and snowing outside. Our experience was worth every penny. Thank you!

hun kim

Great food and generous portions! We tried the Brisket French Dip, Pig Wing, BBQ Nachos, and the Double Bacon Cheeseburger from the kid's menu. We were a group of six (4 adults and two 10-year-old girls), and the portion sizes were huge - more than enough to fill us all up. The Brisket French Dip was definitely the standout - highly recommend it! The Pig Wing, on the other hand, was just ok. I had high expectations for it, but it didn't quite live up to the hype. Overall, it's a great place to stop by if you're near Lake Placid.

Inci

After a 9 hour hike to Algonquin Peak, we found this place and we’re so glad we did! Everything we ordered was delicious, the service was amazing, and the food came out so quickly.

Christopher Knapp

Our group mostly ordered the in-house smoked meats and it was the right choice. The brisket will easily feed 2 normal adults so remember that and divide the price in half. The cook on the meat and the flavor were spot on. Juicy, tender and full of smoky goodness. The burnt ends were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. They fall apart when you put them in your mouth. They do have a dessert menu but after the fabulous dinner, my recommendation is to skip it and grab something from one of the shops that specialize in dessert that are on either side of the restaurant. Our server Tanner (sp?) has worked there for 4 years and was absolutely amazing. Not only was she quick and efficient, she knew the menu inside and out. She made recommendations, kept up with our drinks, made sure everything was up to par and that we didn't need anything else. And she did it all with a big AUTHENTIC smile on her face that you could hear in her voice. If you go there, and she is working, ask to be seated in her section. You will be glad you did. Just don't ask her what's for dessert 😆.

Great service, great BBQ. Good prices for a resort area. Cozy atmosphere. I went a few times while in town. Sat in the bar for both trips, which has a few small tables. First come, first serve in the…

Great service, great BBQ. Good prices for a resort area. cozy atmosphere. I went a few times while in town. Sat in the bar for both trips, which has a few small tables. First come, first serve in…

Great service, great bbq. Good prices for a resort area. Cozy atmosphere. I went a few times while in town. Sat in the bar for both trips, which has a few small tables. First come, first serve in t…

Great service, great BBQ. Good prices for a resort area. Cozy atmosphere. I went a few times while in town. Sat in the bar for both trips, which has a few small tables. First come, first serve in t…

Great service, great BBQ. Good prices for a resort area. Cozy atmosphere. I went a few times while in town. Sat in the bar for both trips, which has a few small tables. First come, first serve in t…

Excellent, service, food and ambience, would highly recommend. Not a big fan of smoke meats but they nailed it.

Excellent, service, food and ambience, would highly recommend. Not a big fan of smoke meats but they nailed it.

Excellent, service, food and ambience, would highly recommend. Not a big fan of smoke meats but they nailed it.

Excellent, service, food and ambience, would highly recommend. Not a big fan of smoke meats but they nailed it.

this place totally kicks a*s! \nwe come every year and it never disappoints and we get the brisket and maple bbq wings of course and the place just kicks as*

Best bbq in lake placid area and in top 5 overall, in my lifetime. \n\nWent on a Friday night, dinner time and there was a wait. No problem, we started with a drink at the bar and just as we starte…

Best bbq in lake placid area and in top 5 overall, in my lifetime. \n\nWent on a Friday night, dinner time and there was a wait. No problem, we started with a drink at the bar and just as we starte…

The food came out hot and was delicious.\nThe atmosphere was great. I really enjoyed my pastrami' sandwich and the ribs I brought for dinner

We had a great dinner here. We had an 8:15pm reservation, but they were able to seat us much earlier to our pleasure. We got a table outside, which gave us a great view of Mirror Lake. The prices h…

This was great barbecue in the North country. Brisket melted in our mouth. Mashed potatoes were fresh and great. Coleslaw perfect. Cocktails super. Our server Tanner was so pleasant and helpful. …

We had our wedding cocktail hour and reception here after our ceremony. It was the perfect place for our rustic vibe. And the food is incredible. A tasting was included in booking our event here and …

We stopped here for dinner with our 4 and 6 year olds and had a great time. We had the brisket, southwest salad with chicken, and two kids meals. Everything was delicious, the view was great, a…

We stopped here for dinner with our 4 and 6 year olds and had a great time. We had the brisket, Southwest salad with chicken, and two kids meals. Everything was delicious, the view was great, and t…

We stopped here for dinner with our 4 and 6 year olds and had a great time. We had the brisket, Southwest salad with chicken, and two kids meals. Everything was delicious, the view was great, and t…

Delicious BBQ, etc! We ate here our first night in town, we liked it so much we ate there on our last night. We ate inside and then on the deck (great view of lake). The rib appetizer, BBQ chicken…

Wow! The food is flavorful and delicious! We had a reservation, but arrived early. We were seated instantly. Our server was friendly and quick. Our food was out fast and everyone enjoyed it! The ki…

We went as a family on a recommendation. Service at the front desk was efficient and we secured an outside table with a beautiful view over the lake. There was a great selection of options all well…

I love this restaurant, I have been coming here a long time and if this was only based on the experience coming here and eating the food while I am there then this would be an easy five star review. The atmosphere is great, the waiters are all super friendly and helpful, the food comes out super quick and when you are eating it, it tastes great!! The one problem with the restaurant is the last few times I have eaten here the have been consequences later on, so while I still think it is worth the cost, you either have to have a stronger stomach than me or are willing to tank some time alone on the porcelain throne

We came here off the recommendation of one of the shops in town for dinner. The view was incredible, this was in the middle of winter during the ice festival. It had snowed before and the atmosphere was beautiful. The wings were great! Good dry rub and size and flavor. While the service was slow though and I understand some of the other reviews in regards to this, I disagree with the lack of concern as everyone seemed very concerned, helpful, and trying. There are simply at times too high of a ratio of customers to staff. The staff personalities were always caring. The brisket is representative of the photos in these reviews. As a southerner I was excited but found the entree of brisket to be too fatty and not enough flavor just grease which was a shame. But the tacos looked amazing. And the brisket nachos were excellent. I think I'd return to give them another chance.

perle75nyc

We decided to try this place because it had the highest ratings in town. While the food wasn’t bad, it honestly didn’t live up to the hype. It felt more like a “view-first” restaurant — the kind of place that gets attention more for the scenery than the actual dining experience. Our server was lovely — warm and friendly, which we really appreciated. But the experience took a turn when the outdoor heater suddenly turned off on a chilly, windy day. A man (possibly a staff member or manager) came over to change the gas for the table next to us. When we politely asked about ours, he responded curtly, saying, “We don’t have that much gas!” in a very rude tone. His attitude was cold and dismissive the entire time — walking around with a scowl, making it uncomfortable for guests who came to enjoy a meal. The wings were tasty, and the brisket came in a huge portion — Honestly, it might be better to reduce the portion a bit and offer a more reasonable price. (It was $42) The side dishes, like the coleslaw and apple slaw, were just ok nothing special — and honestly felt a bit poorly prepped. The vegetables felt like they’d been chopped in a rush — roughly prepped, and the red onions especially stood out — huge, uneven chunks that felt like they were just hastily chopped and tossed in. The mac and cheese was also quite heavy and lacked finesse. Service was very slow, possibly due to being short-staffed — it took quite a while just to get our check. And speaking of the check, seeing a pre-suggested 30% tip on the receipt was a bit off-putting, especially after such a mixed experience. Overall, without the view, I’m not sure this restaurant would have the same reputation. A lot of potential, but the hospitality and execution need improvement to justify the hype.

+6

Artur Ferreira

Probably one of the best options in the area. The Brisket is the option to go for in my opinion. It is truly outstanding. The Ribs were good but there is room for improvement. The Steaks are definitely overpriced for what they are (they are good, just not worth the price). Service is OK, maybe we got the team on a bad day as they seemed tired. Dessert is underwhelming. Beer selection is great. It is definitely worth a visit when in the area for the Brisket.

What happened to smoke signals?\nThe pastrami/Reuben sandwich was stringy and dry!\nSo disappointing from last year and years before.\nDrinks were very good-\nBut the reservation system and seating…

What happened to smoke signals?\nThe pastrami/Reuben sandwich was stringy and dry!\nSo disappointing from last year and years before.\nDrinks were very good-\nBut the reservation system and seating…

Smoke Signals has some really good BBQ in Lake Placid. The brisket tasted great but was a little too expensive. My wife enjoyed the Rubin sandwich even though it was a little too salty for her tast…

Food was good as was the service. Came here for a table of 2 and only had to wait 20 minutes. Server was very attentive and pleasant. A bit loud inside the restaurant. Amazing views of the water. O…

Visited the restaurant with my family. Restaurant was not full (there were tables not busy all the time that I was at the restaurant). Hostess signed us up in for the waiting list but counted the …

We dined here on a Monday evening; our wait was not that long. They were out of ribs, which is what I wanted. I got the brisket instead and enjoyed it. The portion size was very large. My wife enjo…

We dined here on a Monday evening; our wait was not that long. They were out of ribs, which is what I wanted. I got the brisket instead and enjoyed it. The portion size was very large. My wife enjo…

Don't live in area but when visit, always good experience. Always get plenty to eat. service was good. Only downside was menu was changed and a couple of things used to get, was not available. Will…

We waited about an hour and ten minutes for our table but they do take your phone number and you can walk around downtown. The meal was worth the wait. My husband said the brisket was excellent…

Smoke Signals has a variety of different BBQ dishes. While some of our party of eight had more traditional fare, others enjoyed the BBQ tacos made with chicken, brisket, and pulled pork. It was a…

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This is completely personal preference as there were others in our group who enjoyed their food. I ordered corn dip and brisket french dip. Did not finish them both. I think it was the amount of cheese, it was too much.

The restaurant had great ambiance, very woods and it overlooks the lake, just beautiful. \n\nThe service at first was really good, the waitress was friendly, made suggestions and helped us decide…

I was referred here by three friends but left disappointed. Tried calling four times to make a reservation--no answer, no voicemail, I asked the hostess about this and she said when we get out it's…

Not sure what the hype is all about. This is an average bbq place. The special the evening we were there was burnt ends on garlic mashed potatoes. It was good but not awesome. My sister had the …

Dead Monday night visit. Very nice staff. The ribs and brisket were both EXTREMELY DRY. The meals came out 10 minutes after we ordered them, not hot and soooooo dry!!! All sides were good. We are t…

Dead Monday night visit. Very nice staff. The ribs and brisket were both EXTREMELY DRY. The meals came out 10 minutes after we ordered them, not hot and soooooo dry!!! All sides were good. We are t…

Going to a bbq restaurant I’d expect something other than just beef brisket and ribs. Lots of non-bbq things on the menu that are “smoked” so I guess that’s their idea of barbecue. Wings were a…

As a bbq lover I made it a point to get here during a week's stay in Lake Placid. I wish I had passed. The brisket is very different. The experience did not meet the reviews and hype of others. …

We have a 13 party wait list." \n\nSat at the bar for a bit. Watched others get seated before us. Nachos were cold. Not worth your time. Disgraceful. \n\nWent to the Pickled Pig and it was 500 time…

This place is overrated; I can't imagine how it has such high ratings. It was my birthday, and based on the good reviews and views, we decided to go there. My first impression was that the staff se…