Bitters & Bones

Amazing food and amazing service. My gf and I are some of the biggest fans of fried pickles and this place has got to be in the top 3. Delicious dipping sauce and arugula and onions… OMG they were perfect. The rest of the food was amazing as well but the pickles were the star of the show. If I ever come back to the area we will make sure to come in!

Had a wonderful evening at bitters and bones! The downstairs area has a great vibe. The service/staff was excellent and friendly. We lucked out to some nice live music on a Monday night. Menu is labeled well, lots of gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan options! Food was fine, but the service and atmosphere made this place stand out. Very glad we stopped in!

The "street tacos" were incredible. Nixtamalized corn tortillas were so soft and tasty, and the carnitas were perfectly tender and supremely flavorful. Even the rice and beans were delicious, with an unexpected sweetness The Brussel sprouts were too charred, but still OK. Service was friendly and on point. There's also drink "combo" offerings that provide good value for the customer. The smoked brown ale was smooth and satisfying. The only major complaint was the black flies in the bar room, but being late August (especially in a country town), it's almost impossible to avoid. Overall a great experience! Seriously considering altering our camping plans so we can attend Taco Tuesday, for all-you-can-eat street tacos for $2!

1. Food: Whole table loved what they got and their Cheese Steak is amazing. They also had several GF options or ways to make items GF, which was great! 2. People: The waitress was personable and even talked to us about cold plunges after seeing one of our hoodies. Everyone was attentive, polite and checked in to make sure we had what we needed. 3. Timing: The food didn’t take long and we didn’t have to wait for anything. I’ll note we went for Monday dinner and even then the place wasn’t empty. With food and service this good I’ll bet this is a busy place during prime dinning times. 4. Price: 5 of us ate for about $100 and that included trying two of their homemade beers which I’ll recommend for something fun and different. 5. Facility: Yes, it’s a bar style restaurant and has “Bones” in its name, but it has great dinning style seating. The atmosphere was great with Olympic decor in a rustic setting and their table lights were great for reading the menu.

My family stopped in for dinner and had a wonderful meal! I drank the Snake Bite while my husband got the kodiac, which we both recommend, and for our meals we had; Tokyo burger, chicken sandwich, quesadilla, blueberry flatbread as well as the wings and pickles. A wonderful dinner for the family, we definitely recommend it!

Beer that they serve is all tastes incredible!!! Food is good too, great location and view from outside deck. But again, if you love beer this is the place to come and taste.

Our party of four all enjoyed our meal & beverages. The wildflower martini was a treat! We started with the roasted Brussels Sprouts, cooked perfectly and delicious. My meal was the Sweet Onion Chicken Sammy which tasted wonderful. Hubby had the fish and chips which he loved. Another diner in our group had the maple wings and salt and vinegar wings; he said they were some of the best wings he's ever had. Food came out quickly, service was excellent, and we loved the rooftop dining area! We'll be back!!

What a nice find in Saranac Lake. There is plenty of seating inside which was a pub style atmosphere. We chose to sit on the rooftop patio which was a great experience. On the front rooftop they have a bar and bathrooms which was really convenient. You are able to order food on the rooftop as well. We had 6 Thai maple wings, Tokyo chicken sandwich and Moroccan style flat bread. Food was phenomenal, great flavours and portions We had all the local IPA brews from Bitters and Bones. They were all really good and surpassed expectations.

Stopped in Bitters and Bones last night. They were slammed because of the rain . They managed to seat us and our waiter brought us our drinks and apologized the wait . He was great in spite of being slammed. Anyhoo- our table ordered poke bowls and fish and chips. They were all out of the park delicious. I love poke bowls and mine was outstanding. Great job .

A convenient spot for a quick lunch. We visited on Columbus Day, and it was very busy since the kids were out of school. We enjoyed burgers and ciders, which were quite good, and the service was excellent. Our total, including tip, came to $60. Definitely give this place a try, especially since there aren't many dining options in Saranac Lake, at least during the off-season.

Fun vibe. Prompt and kind service even on a busy night. We didn't care too much for the whipped buratta. That doesn't mean you wont like it though. Veggies were fresh. It's just a matter of taste and it didn't land for us. It was okay. Some marinated tomatoes or olives would help round it out for our palates. But we loved our Asian burger. And the fries were to die for. Beer selection was good and I like that there was indoor outdoor seating.

I'll start by saying that we arrived and were very confused. There was a lack of communication from any server or hostess about where we could sit, if we had to be seated or could seat ourselves. We wanted to be outside, so we did go up to the front deck and unfortunately there were no tables. There was also no seating on the back deck except at the bar. Ultimately, we decided to go to the front deck again and order some drinks and sit on the couches where we waited until a table opened up. Then we swooped in like falcons as soon as a table was available. So after that first bit, we were finally seated and ordered some food and more drinks. I ordered the brussels sprouts and a burrata salad. I really enjoyed the brussels sprouts, and the burrata itself was great - though I would have enjoyed larger slices of heirloom tomatoes instead of the chopped up bits that reminded me of pico. At least it all tasted great. The service was very good. The two guys manning the bar on the front deck were great. The girl that brought up our meals was friendly. We enjoyed sitting and taking in the town. I recommend going early so you can get a table or get some drinks and then grab a table as soon as one opens up. A friendly atmosphere definitely makes this a hoppin' spot in town.

Everything went well! Great food...great service...friendly staff Best home town bar/restaurant

Run from lake placid as fast as you can to this establishment! Food and drink OUTSTANDING! We loved the street tacos and the Greek gyro- they were NOT run of the mill , but made by a chef who cares about taste! The drinks (bourbon smash) were delicious. No place in lake placid compares to this! Highly recommend

After an 11-month absence we are back for lunch. Great service, and despite being really busy we got our food pretty quick. Food and their home brew all as good as we remembered. Nice to be back!

Great tastes Sticky and messy (as expected) wings- I ordered two different styles. Excellent Bitters Burger. Top notch unsweetened Iced Tea Excellent service Good music A+ experience! Took most of it with me for tomorrow's meals. This place has been around for a while and I always meant to stop in when I'm in the area. I finally did and boy am I glad I did. Don't hesitate to try it out.

Great menu, unique options! Sat at the bar, bartender was friendly and efficient even with a full restaurant, she was the only server and managed the bar and tables with ease. Perfect stop for lunch on our way home from Lake Placid, will be a regular go to for us. Loved it!

Great food and a nice small town joint feel. Folks are friendly, limited seating and mostly hi top stools, but well worth the stop. We had multiple locals recommend this place, glad they did!

Fun place- lots of energy. Super interesting menu--- soooo delicious! We had the Ropa Vieja Bowl and Carne A La Parrilla, and of course the home brewed Real Home Town IPA. The joint was jumping, and our server Madisyn was super kind, helpful, and attentive, even having so many tables. Highly recommend!

Good beer and food! Loved the rooftop bar. Wings and tostones were delicious. I had the harissa-thai chili wings. H had smoky beer. We're in town on vacation.

This place rocks, so much yum & good vibes! I love it when the outdoor decks are open.

Absolutely amazing friendly, accommodating staff that got us in and seated even though they were in-between breakfast and lunch. The burger we had was great and the meat locally sourced. Absolutely delicious!

Such a fun atmosphere, great service and the food was amazing! Perfect end to the day if visiting for the winter carnival

This was our second time at Bitters & Bones and we enjoyed it even more this time. We came for dinner and sat outside enjoying a great breeze and delicious burgers and cocktails. Our server was friendly and efficient. After the meal we ventured to the bar out back where there was live music. The staff there were super friendly and gave us cool tips on the area and some live music venues. Fun place!

Very busy so we end up sitting at bar. Bartender was very nice with a great smile. The food was fantastic. A little of an Asian influence. We had poke nachos (definitely not your classic nachos but was very tasty) for appetizer then bitters burger and all American burger. Very delicious!

We wanted to eat local tonight rather than going back to Lake Placid so we decided to try Bitters and Bones. Glad we did! The restaurant was busy but we found a seat quickly. Staff was friendly and attentive. Gives off a local favorite vibe. There was quite a bit of seating in the front room, another room a few steps up from there, and also rooftop seating. We didn't venture up to the roof as it looked quite crowded from the outside. Hubby got an in-house brew and a shot of bourbon for $11. I ordered one of the summer cocktails which was refreshing. For dinner I had the Ropa Vieja Bowl and hubby had Carne A La Parrilla. We also had wings with Thai Maple sauce. Food was excellent and portions were generous. I ended up boxing up more than half of my bowl which can easily be another full meal. I didn't take pics except for the leftovers that I brought back to the hotel. I would recommend this local gem.

Best dumplings ever. Beer is tasty. Service was outstanding. Can't wait to return and have a meal.

This was so good ... I highly recommend stopping by here to try the menu. It's the best that I have had in a while

Our waitress was GREAT once we got seated.. walked in and no one directed or greeted us... we wanted to sit outside but had no clue where to go and bartender didn't assist. We found upstairs walked up there and no tables available again.. no one upstairs assisted and we clearly looked lost... went back down stairs and kinda hung out by the door until a server came over and seated us. Food was great and Snake bite drink was awesome! I got the quesadilla can't remember what my husband got hahaha.. Only other less than desirable part was a regular came in with a beer in his hand being quite obnoxious at 5pm, bartender did ask him to quiet down thank goodness.

Had high hopes for breakfast here as it came recommend by a local and we gave loved the rooftop bar for lunch and drinks, but we were sorely disappointed. We waited quite some time for food (an omelette and fried eggs). When the came out the eggs seemed to be bathed in oil and not cooked to order and the hash browns were barely a portion. Maybe it was because it was at the tail end of their breakfast service. But we won't be doing that again.

We enjoyed a good breakfast, with quick and friendly service. The atmosphere and decor is great...feels like a neighborhood haunt.

stopped in here midweek with my daughter while we were on vacation in the area. We sat on the top deck where we met our server and the bartender from Florida. It was a slow night so we got to chat a bit. They were lovely. Food was good and varied. The next time I am 300 miles away from home. I will definitely stop in to discuss my margarita truck idea with them.

I was really excited to go to the spot because it had good ratings but when I got there, I put my name on the list and then was completely ignored and the staff ended up seating people that came in after me. This was completely disrespectful and unexpected as I will never return here. This is very disappointing from a place that has higher reviews online sorry bitters and bones, but you are not doing well in this industry. Please improve on your customer service.

Great spot for food and drinks! It looks like a dive bar from the outside but the menu is Asian fusion and great food!! We had a party of 13 and they normally don't take reservations but they agreed to set aside a table for us on a busy Saturday night!! Cade was our server and he was an absolute dream!! He put up with all our antics and made sure he got every drink and food order correct! We ordered spinach and artichoke dip which was spicy but great! Fried pickles which were spears and dumplings! Mains - highlights were the Korean bowls and the salmon!! They have a great kimchi! You wouldn't think that middle of upstate would have great Korean food but it was top tier!! Overall a great spot for groups or just some drinks!

4 stars because it is so packed and loud every time we come here, but the food is always amazing. I vacation in the Adirondacks every summer and we try to eat here once each time we visit. We have definitely had to leave before due to the long wait but that's not their fault. It's not a place to go if you're looking for quiet and relaxing as you will likely have to yell at the person next to you to have a conversation.

Stopped in at my hotel's recommendation one night. Great local spot. Good conversation. Great beer and service. Went back the next night to grab some wings & a chicken Sammy. Nailed it two nights in a row. I'll definitely be back when I come back to town.

Great local spot for lunch. Enjoyed the shrimp tacos , burrito bowl , fish & chips and salad. Fast service.

Service was top notch and our waiter was great. He was on it and not in our faces. The vibe was so cute and small town. Wood interiors and bar tables with stools to sit. The food was the most disappointing. Got the steak and shrimp plate and felt sick for hours after. The steak was overdone and insanely chewy. The chimmi tasted bottled. The chips were honestly the best part of the meal. The buffalo wings had sauce below them but not on them (?).

Alex and Molly are the best duo in the world. Bitters was fantastic and when me and my husband were on the top deck they just made everything so much better. Seriously so good!!!! Go and see Alex and Molly and bitters and bones. 10/10. now let's talk about Cory!!! The best bartender in the world. He is fabulous! Staff here will make everything so much better and the food already is. If you're looking for a cozy hometown type of vibe this is the place to go.

It took around 20 minutes for us to get our drinks. But it was ok since they were busy and only had 3 waiters. Me and my family were blown away at how good the food was I got and Buffalo flatbread that I highly recommend. The rest of my family got flatbreads too all were gone by the end of dinner and we had no leftovers.

Food was fantastic, wygu beef burger, fries, 'poul' - something, a combo of fries, gravy and cheese, which I'd never heard of! We tried the same dish at two other restaurants - this one far exceeded the others in flavor and quality. The burger was so good, as were the fries. Hostess/waitress was friendly and accommodating!

Excellent food and atmosphere! Staff was friendly and attentive. They were accommodating to our children's food needs!

The food was absolutely delicious! Get the fried chicken bowl you will not regret it! It was insanely good! We all but licked the bowl! The only low point was after we got seated we waited about 20 minutes before we were acknowledged and given menus. It wasn't crazy busy when we were there either so it just seemed like a long wait to be handed a menu. But honestly the food was so good, I would visit again!!

great food and beer choices..very nice service..friendly staff excellent martini good vegetarian /vegan choices

Apps were super good! Fried pickles were different. Wings amazing! Main dishes were ok. Burgers blah...weird dish with chicken and mash...best dish at the table was the flatbread. It seemed like a fun local spot with great apps and lots of folks drinking beer. There was a weird moment during dinner where the music went to 11 and an older couple appeared uncomfortable with the songs language.

Love everything about this restaurant. The fried pickles were delicious, I also had the Brussels Sprouts Salad with Salmon, the salad dressing was one of a kind! Service was great and the owner was going from table to table saying hello. If you're in town, a must goto spot.

Stopped in to eat but unknowingly showed up with 2min left to order breakfast and an hour early for lunch. The server allowed us to order breakfast. Food was outstanding. Hash, eggs, pancakes and toast. Nothing crazy but you could tell it was fresh! The reason I gave it a 4 instead of 5 is the weird one hour of no service for food. Seems odd to me that they can't just switch from one to the other without an hour off. Definitely worth a stop in (as long as it's not between the hours of 11-12!)

Wow what a slam dunk of a find in Saranac Lake! Atmosphere was fun and enjoyable on a Friday night and service was excellent. Drinks were strong and food was amazing! We had the lamb kofta to start; very delicious! Dinner was the butter burger a perfect bbq burger with fresh jalapeño abs fried onions so tasty. My girlfriends Hawaiian burger was great too. We had an awesome experience and we absolutely plan to bring our friends and family here when they visit!

This place is serving amazing food (well beyond your usual bar food) in a welcoming environment with knowledgeable staff. Definitely visit if you can, and try the whipped feta!

I had the most delicious lunch at Bitters yesterday: the Tokyo Burger with fresh cut fries! Si couldn't have been a more attentive, efficient and friendly server. Eating on the back deck was perfect on a gorgeous Adirondack summer day!

The service was amazing and beers and drinks were well done! All of our food was very cold and over cooked. I did not take pictures because the presentation was very poor also. Burgers we ordered were all over cooked and cold. French fries were so burnt kids would not eat them at all. Best part was the cheese pizza and street tacos. Really expected better after hearing such good reviews from people. I travel and eat a lot, better for drinks and hanging out, don't go for food!

Great service and the food was excellent and a great value. The fried pickles and cauliflower were delicious appetizers.

Went for an early breakfast on a Sunday. All the employees were really friendly and relaxed. The food was great and came out super quick. We were only up for a weekend, otherwise I would've returned for dinner.

Food was awesome and service was great! Nice pub where the locals seemed to frequent.

We had just come into Lake Placid and we couldn't find anyone to accommodate a large group, so we came to Saranac Lake to this establishment. They were able to accommodate us in an upstairs room. It was very drafty and cold. We all had to eat with our jackets on, the food choices were somewhat overwhelming as they had Mexican, American, Nuvo Colombian servers were absolutely wonderful, polite and courteous. The street tacos were delicious. However, the first round they were somewhat cold. You have to take into consideration it was a holiday weekend, so I'm sure they were overwhelmed, all in all is an adequate place to eat I think perhaps it was just questionable because of the holiday weekend.

Food was just ok but our waitress was awesome .we walked to the restaurant and was harassed by a man who was mumbling about fentanyl we crossed the street a couple of times to get away from him scary!

Came here for linner Pros: - The Thai Chili wings were excellent! Super crisp and lots of flavor; the garlic ranch that came with it was super thick and delicious - Bitters Burger was meaty and the jalapeños gave it a kick! - Super attentive waiter - Clean bathrooms Cons: - Street parking - Wasn't the biggest fan of the cheeseburger - the "cheese" had the texture of seitan