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Kanu @ The Whiteface Lodge
Featuring 30 foot vaulted ceilings, four fireplaces, patio seating and a decor that takes you back to the era of Adirondack great camps, KANU offers an ambiance second to none in Lake Placid. Utilizing the finest local ingredients from Tucker Farms, Kilcoyne Beef, Northeast Family Co-op, Rulf's Orchard, South Meadow Farms and others, our culinary team creates menus that complement each season. The result is a distinctive dining experience of culinary delights.
30 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Rating Breakdown 30 reviews
5 stars
(15)
4 stars
(9)
3 stars
(3)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- notable wine list(17)
- special occasion(17)
- romantic(15)
- fit for foodies(10)
- kid-friendly(6)
- good for groups(5)
Kanu @ The Whiteface Lodge Reviews List
Review 1 for Kanu @ The Whiteface Lodge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great atmosphere, as well
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great atmosphere, as well as delicious food. However, the dessert menu was disappointing, so we didn't order iff if it."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 2 for Kanu @ The Whiteface Lodge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Our dining experience at Kanu
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our dining experience at Kanu was one of the best we have had. The wine and food selections were notable and the portions were more
than adequate. We dined early so the service was very good. The dining room had ample room for quieter conversations. It is a
must for anyone visiting the area."
than adequate. We dined early so the service was very good. The dining room had ample room for quieter conversations. It is a
must for anyone visiting the area."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2010
Special Features: notable wine list
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Review 3 for Kanu @ The Whiteface Lodge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Had a wonderful dinner at
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Had a wonderful dinner at KANU after a day of wedding planning at Whiteface and around Lake Placid. Scott and Tiffany took great care of us (with some awesome input and support from Nicole, Justyna, and the kitchen staff)."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2010
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Review 4 for Kanu @ The Whiteface Lodge
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Not worth the money!!!
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We are used to going out to very good restaurants and the food here was moderate at best. They try to put out there that they have high end fare and the food is really not good for the price. Spent 400.00 on dinner for 6 of us which is not a problem if one of us would have been happy with our meal. Would have been better off going downtown and having lighter fare for 1/4 of the price. Hotel is great though."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2010
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Review 5 for Kanu @ The Whiteface Lodge
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
The Lodge and ambiance are
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The Lodge and ambiance are beautiful, however they sat us at a terrible table with a half full restaurant, apparently they were saving the nice tables for the guests who may show up and not the guests staying at the lodge and with a confirmed reservation on open table (The tables never did get filled). The food has a lot to be desired, scallops were mushy, chicken was terribly dry. garnish was soggy. They st us at an unset table while the set tables remained empty. Staff was friendly, but not experienced with fine dining which is what they try to pull off. Menu is VERY limited, 5 apps and 5 entrees, THATS it! with a limited menu the food needs to be excellent, it is not even close. We had breakfast at KANU also, it was terrible"
Dined on 03/15/2013
2009
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Review 6 for Kanu @ The Whiteface Lodge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great buffet breakfast and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great buffet breakfast and menu breakfast! We ate from menu and buffet. Abundant portions! Buffet provides opportunity for guests to take what they will eat and the hot food was hot and the cold food was cold. We also had dinner with a group and every person enjoyed their meal with wine from the wine list - a red and a white - both very good."
Dined on 02/28/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 7 for Kanu @ The Whiteface Lodge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
we had a wonderful dinner,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"we had a wonderful dinner, right from salads to our main entree to dessert. service was wonderful and atmosphere was very cozy and romantic."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 8 for Kanu @ The Whiteface Lodge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Must Go!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great place to spend an evening romantically or with a group of friends kicking back."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 9 for Kanu @ The Whiteface Lodge
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great food, service needs some work
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"After being seated at a wobbly 4 top table by drafty doors by a waitress who was unsure of which menus to give us (and being told she'd return with a wedge to even out the table, which she did not) we asked our server if we could be moved to a 2 top near one of the fireplaces. The waitress said she'd have to ask the host. She returned and proceeded to move us to another 4 top table away from the door, still in the middle of the restaurant, away from either fireplace. We watched as three or four 2 person tables next to the fireplaces sat empty for at least the next hour or more. I have more examples, but no more room to type. So bottom line: the setting is lovely and the food is great but the service is not on par with the pricing."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 10 for Kanu @ The Whiteface Lodge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food well prepared, served
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food well prepared, served at the appropriate temperature and well seasoned.
Great winter atmosphere in both the lounge area and the restaurant. Friendly service and knowledgeable staff."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2007
Special Features: kid-friendly, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 11 for Kanu @ The Whiteface Lodge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Everything was wonderful while
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"Everything was wonderful while we dined at Kanu this past weekend. Food, service and wine were all exceptional!!!"
Dined on 02/02/2013
2006
Special Features: kid-friendly, notable wine list, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 12 for Kanu @ The Whiteface Lodge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This place was top notch from
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This place was top notch from start to finish"
Dined on 01/22/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 13 for Kanu @ The Whiteface Lodge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I will start off by saying,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I will start off by saying, it's a little pricey, but the food is completely worth it. The food was fantastic! We had the special, rack of lamb, and it was cooked to perfection. The decor in the restaurant (and from what we saw at the Lodge) is absolutely gorgeous! If you love the rustic timber look, you will love the decor there. They have 2 large stone fireplaces in the restaurant (we sat right in front of one of them. They make sure the fire does not die down. We got there about 15 minutes early, and they sat us right away. If you get there really early, you can have a cocktail at their beautiful lounge (with 2 more fireplaces). I would love to go back there next time we are up in Lake Placid."
Dined on 01/19/2013
2009
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 14 for Kanu @ The Whiteface Lodge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We enjoyed a very upscale
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We enjoyed a very upscale dinner. The service was excellent and the menu offered many choices."
Dined on 01/19/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Kanu @ The Whiteface Lodge
Based on the average of (16) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate