7 Best American Restaurants near Upper Jay

“This experience will not be eclipsed. This review is for the Inn and the restaurant and we stayed there the weekend of the 2024 Eclipse. We also ate twice at the restaurant. We had a party of 7, and each night, though different wait staff, they couldn't have been nicer. The food was great (the smoked cauliflower soup and the Brussel sprouts with bacon, as other reviewers have stated was awesome). The Inn itself has a long history, and is old, but it's well maintained and the rooms are tastefully decorated. To me at least, if I can decompress immediately at arrival and feel at home, that feeling is invaluable. The pic I've attached is the back of the Inn during totality.“

“Wow, the food! Many places have good food. This was truly delicious. All four of us felt the same.Rustic atmosphere. Smallish place. Friendly service.We started with the out of this world Brussels sprouts and the excellent octopus (great artichokes and potatoes on that plate too). We had the bison/beef meatloaf, the tofu curry, a burger and a veggie burger. All outstanding. The curry was medium spicy. The meat was super delicious.Wish we lived closer. Highly recommended!Vegetarian options: Tofu curry and impossible burger as mains. There are also salads and apps.“

“I returned to the Adirondack mountains in Jay, NY with my sister Kelly for a return to where we grew up. We were looking for something to eat and we forgot how there isn’t too many places open this time of year but we found Scars Bar. Allison, the owner was fabulous, food was great, and the atmosphere was fabulous. Be sure to make your way out here.“

“Very good food and a warming and welcoming atmosphere. The service was also top-notch. Our waiter was excellent. We hope to be back to relax by the fire in the comfy chairs someday, perhaps for a drink and some appetizers. The owners did a great job setting up the restaurant. It had some awesome Adirondack art work and north woods themed decor. It didn't feel crowded and didn't feel empty either. My wife and I look forward to going back.“

“Bar and grill at the bottom of the slopes on Whiteface Mountain. Stopped in for a drink. Bartender ( from Poland) was super friendly. They have a nice selection of beers on tap and another customer raved about the pain killer cocktail. It's a deadly concoction of different rums and fruit juices that is sure to cure any aches and pains Whiteface inflicted on you! We enjoyed a Bavarian pretzel with a yummy IPA and jalapeño cheese sauce. Large indoor seating area and lovely outdoor deck with fire pit seating.“

“Me and a friend left Cape Vincent and went to White face mountain for the day. We found this awesome little motel, bar/restaurant to stay for the night. Hungry Trout. . The Owner was a really nice guy. Told us he lived in Manhattan. The rooms are great and cozy. And with a great viewWe had the best Duck wonton and poutine ever here. The whole experience was beyond what we expected, also pet friendly. The food was amazing. We'll be back when the weather is warmer. 5+ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐“

“Absolutely adorable shop with staple and unique food and personal care items. This was a great place to pick up some cute holiday gifts (fancy dish towels, things for making craft cocktails at home, soaps, etc). They also make baked goods in the store. I loved that each item had the simple ingredients listed with it on the name-- this made it easy for needing to ask if you have food allergies, but also terrific to see that the treats are made with basic ingredients like you'd use at home! I tried a snickerdoodle whoopie pie with cream cheese icing inside. The cookies were perfect and the frosting was a bit on the super sweet side but that's how I like my frosting so it was delicious! My mom got a slice of pie- the flavor was pretty good but since it was kept in the fridge, the crust lost a bit of the crunch/flakiness. We bought a take and bake frozen raspberry pie for the next time we have guests over. Mom also got a brownie, which she said was very good as well. The wide selection of pre made salads and sandwiches looked great as well as the large selection of take and bake meals and side dishes. This is my favorite type of a local gem to discover. It's a perfect spot to stop on the way to or from Lake Placid. I actually visited twice in the same day! It's open Friday-Monday (as of when I visited in November'23). I think I'll actually head back to that area next weekend and stop back in to pick up a few gifts and some more baked goods! Update--- We also did end up going back to the shop the following weekend for some more shopping. Customer service could use some improvement. **As I said in my main review, we bought a frozen pie to take and bake. We baked it for Thanksgiving l there was no scent while it baked which was unusual. It wasn't the prettiest looking when it came out of the oven. More unfortunately, no one liked it! My mom said it was the worst she's ever tasted. The crust was so thick and the filling and crust both had a strange aftertaste. This was very disappointing because the treats we had in the store were delicious. If the review was based only on the pie, I'd be a 1/5 stars.“