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Kanu @ The Whiteface Lodge

4.3 (794)
$50 and over
Contemporary American
7 Whiteface Inn Lane, Lake Placid, NY 12946

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A photo of Kanu @ The Whiteface Lodge restaurant

Kanu @ The Whiteface Lodge

4.3
$50 and over
Contemporary American
Lake Placid

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
Sophisticated Adirondack-inspired cuisine is elevated by magnificent mountain views at Kanu. Hand-hewn log beams and granite stone fireplaces add rustic warmth to an unforgettable dining experience.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive chef
    Stephan Jondeau
  • Catering
    Please contact our Events & Sales manager, mary.catherine@hhmhotels.com
  • Private party facilities
    Parties over 9 will have special requirements (select menu and times) For large party requests at Kanu, please contact our Food and Beverage Director, Barry at Barry.Sears@hhmhotels.com
  • Neighborhood
    Lake Placid
  • Cross street
    Saranac Avenue
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Entertainment
    Seasonal entertainment is offered in our Kanu lounge free of charge. Please call for details or 'like' us on Facebook for future dates and artists.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

All Experiences

  • Christmas Day Buffet

    $100.00 per person

    1 - 10 people

    Dec 25, 2026 only
    Celebrate the joy of the season with a festive Christmas Day Buffet in KANU, served from 3:00–7:00pm(last seating at 7pm). Experience an abundant spread of holiday favorites and elevated lodge classics, featuring chef-crafted entrées, seasonal sides, vibrant salads, fresh seafood displays, and decadent desserts prepared to delight guests of all ages. Designed for a warm, family-friendly celebration, this expansive buffet invites you to relax, indulge, and enjoy the flavors and traditions of Christmas at your own pace. Pricing for this special holiday buffet is $100per adult and $50.00 per child 5-12, making it the perfect way to gather, share, and savor Christmas Day at The Whiteface Lodge. An additional gratuity of 20% will be added to the check.
    Christmas Day Buffet Photo
  • Christmas Eve Dinner

    $150.00 per person

    1 - 10 people

    Multiple dates available
    Join us in the warm, lodge-lit ambiance of KANU for a festive four-course plated Christmas Eve dinner, thoughtfully crafted to celebrate the season’s most comforting flavors. Designed for an elegant yet inviting holiday experience, each course highlights winter ingredients prepared with elevated, mountain-inspired technique. Pricing for this special holiday event is $150 per adult and $75 per child 5-12, offering a memorable Christmas Eve gathering for families and couples alike. Celebrate tradition, togetherness, and the magic of the holidays at The Whiteface Lodge. Gratuity will be an additional 20% added to the check.
    Christmas Eve Dinner Photo
  • Thanksgiving Dinner

    $130.00 per person

    1 - 10 people

    Nov 26, 2026 only
    Enjoy a 4-Course menu and choose between 5 composed entree dishes, making for an unforgettable Thanksgiving in Kanu. $130/person, $60.00 for Kids 5-12.
    Thanksgiving Dinner Photo

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Kanu @ The Whiteface Lodge.

4.3

4.3
(794)
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • North Country

    Best Overall

  • North Country

    Best Food

  • North Country

    Best Service

  • North Country

    Best Ambiance

  • North Country

    Best Value

  • North Country

    Healthy

  • North Country

    Good for special occasions

  • North Country

    Lively

  • North Country

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Kanu @ The Whiteface Lodge offers an "amazing service" with standout waitstaff like Jenni and Wayne. Diners rave about the "incredible food" and seasonal menu, featuring dishes like the Berkshire Pork Chop and swordfish. The beautiful Adirondack setting and ambiance, highlighted by wood-burning fireplaces, create a memorable dining experience.
794 Reviews
  1. Melody Gold

    Connecticut9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Beautiful dining room. Warm and welcoming. We had the buffet which is all that is availabel on a Monday night. Not the best....a bit disappointed. Husband had the prime rib and he did say that was very good.

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  2. Kate

    Exclusive2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service! A wonderful place to celebrate our anniversary. Thanks for a wonderful evening! We will be back

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  3. Laura

    New York City5 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambiance was the best part. The quality of the food doesn’t match the pricing whatsoever, unfortunately. If you’re charging 5 star prices, you need to provide a 5 star experience.

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  4. Frances

    Upstate NY1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 29, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing Service all around. Jenni is an outstanding waitress.

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  5. Karen Gold

    New York City34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 24, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always dine here when we’re visiting Lake Placid. The food is inventive and always good!! Great service and ambiance!

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  6. Micah

    Atlanta2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on October 21, 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Apps were gross and had to send back an entree. Food was extremely overpriced and almost inedible. The steaks were wildly expensive and tough as can be. Would not recommend. The only upside that the dining room is beautiful and the wait staff is nice.

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  7. Ray Gold

    New York State18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 21, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing meal. Ambiance was outstanding.Staff was attentive and we had great service.

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  8. Nicole Gold

    Upstate NY11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 19, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The knew pork chop on the menu is out of this world!!!

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  9. Bruce Gold

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 19, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful Adirondack interior, terrific staff, and incredible food

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  10. MARISA

    New Orleans2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 19, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lucky was our server and timed the dinner beautifully never rushing us thru courses - including letting us enjoy our drinks first. Love that! We had the swordfish and salmon and will say very best we’ve had in a long time! The food & beverages complimented the Autumn season. Has two wood burning fireplaces in dining room which just screams ambiance! Will be here again in 2027!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive chef
    Stephan Jondeau
  • Catering
    Please contact our Events & Sales manager, mary.catherine@hhmhotels.com
  • Private party facilities
    Parties over 9 will have special requirements (select menu and times) For large party requests at Kanu, please contact our Food and Beverage Director, Barry at Barry.Sears@hhmhotels.com
  • Neighborhood
    Lake Placid
  • Cross street
    Saranac Avenue
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Entertainment
    Seasonal entertainment is offered in our Kanu lounge free of charge. Please call for details or 'like' us on Facebook for future dates and artists.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Sunday evenings are a favourite, guests consistently praise the Sunday prime rib buffet as a highlight of the Kanu experience.

Yes, Kanu's spectacular Adirondack dining room, low lighting and multiple positive anniversary visits make it a lovely choice for a special evening.

Kanu at The Whiteface Lodge feels like a warm Adirondack great camp, hand‑hewn log beams and granite stone fireplaces create a cozy, lodge‑style dining room with high timbered ceilings and glowing fires.

The Sunday prime‑rib buffet and several menu items are generous, guests praise the all‑you‑can‑eat buffet and note shareable portions like a large Caesar and hearty mac and cheese.

Resort casual is the guide, comfortable, neat attire is appropriate and nothing formal is required.

The short ribs (listed on the menu as Short Ribs braised in Pinot Noir) are a recurring favorite, with multiple guests specifically praising that dish.

Yes, Kanu offers a terrace for outdoor dining that guests have mentioned enjoying.

Yes, Kanu runs special dining events, most notably a Sunday prime rib buffet (reviews cite a per-person price) and hotel brunch events such as the posted Easter Brunch menu.

Kanu is especially worth a Sunday evening visit, guests praise the Sunday prime rib buffet and the restaurant’s Sunday dinner service for a standout experience.

Yes, Kanu offers a full drinks program: guests praise craft cocktails and an extensive wine list, and bartenders receive frequent mentions for excellent cocktails like mojitos and hibiscus drinks.

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Kanu @ The Whiteface Lodge

4.3
$50 and over
Contemporary American
Lake Placid

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
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