Lunch at the Cottage at Mirror Lake Inn was first on the agenda as we started the second day of the Lake Placid Tour. The sun had finally burned through the clouds, so we took our lunch outdoors on the deck overlooking Mirror Lake. Noting the woven table cloths and polished wide plank pine floors as we passed through the cozy dining room, we found the deck comfortable, spacious and reminisicent of the gardens of Avonlea. Surrounded by a neat white fence, abundant plantings offer some privacy from the street. Lamps of wrought iron and blown glass hang from sturdy white posts and large tables of a composite material seat 50 to 60 people.
As we studied the menu of fresh and healthy choices, the tables were quickly filled. Though it was still cool outside, everyone seemed eager to take in the newly discovered sunshine. When we had met Lisa Randall at Zig Zags the night before, she had recommended that we try either the maple martini or bloody mary. The bloody mary seemed a good addition to our lunch and a good place to start. The bloody marys soon arrived, Kim creating a bit of a distraction as she arranged her drink in various poses for a photo. The bloody mary, served in a mason jar mug, was simple and hearty, though one of us should have thought to try the maple martini. Next time.We found the menu prices in the average to high range (nothing was priced higher than $14.95), but our sandwiches, salads and entrees were well worth the price. Lunch for four, with only two cocktails, was close to $90.00, including gratuity.
Fortunately, Lisa had already given us the facts about the Cottage. Our plan had been to have lunch and then take a seat at the bar. After lunch, however, the bar was full. Small and charming, the bar only seats about 10 people but we learned that it's quite popular, features a wide selection of wines and beers and offers a 9 p.m. to close late night happy hour with $3.00 drafts and $4.00 margaritas and house wines. The Cottage is open from 11:30 am until 12 am daily throughout the year and features nightly food and drink specials from 5 to 7 p.m. They have been in business for 34 years and claim that the best time to visit is "anytime". This is yet another of many places we've reviewed that we're looking forward to visiting again.
Cheers and Bottoms Up!
Kim & Pam
I remember lunching here with my late wife in the late 80s while serving at Plattsburgh Air Force Base. I liked The Cottage then and should try and return one of these days.
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