We spent an anniversary weekend here recently. The friends Lake Inn is a very special hideaway. The meals were 4 star, and our room accommodations could not have been more inviting,comfortable and charming. And a very special thanks to all the staff who could not have been kinder when we experienced a health related issue. With our deep appreciation and... More

My husband whisked me away for an overnight and it was marvelous. We stayed in the River Rock room and everything was exactly what I had hoped for. The room was cozy, the fireplace was ready for fire. They gave you some CDs and a CD player. There was a common room with games and a fridge stocked for the... More

This place is the closest thing to perfect I have ever found in Upstate NY. 1. Each room is distinctive, mine was quiet and comfortable, and I recommend getting one with steam shower and/or hot tub. (If you need a TV let them know in advance some rooms have some do not). 2. Cross-country skiing and snow shoe trails have... More

My husband and I have stayed at Friends Lake Inn a number of times and consider it one of our favorite places in the Adirondacks. This year we decided to stay for my birthday and took a scenic ride in a helicopter. The staff was friendly and most gracious. My husband had some dietary issues and each meal was served... More

My family and I have eaten here regularly since 1985. We love this place and it continues to please so many years later! Not far from Gore mountain and near all of the amazing hiking and lake fun of the Adirondacks. The crepe with lobster and scallops with a buerre blanc sauce is one of my favorite apps anywhere in... More

We just enjoyed a wine dinner - Duck Horn Wines - at the Inn and were very happy with the presentation, the wine and the food. Wonderful meal all in all. We stayed in one of the top floor rooms and loved it. We usually pick one of the Adirondack rooms with fireplace and porch - but those were unavailable.... More

I am having some difficulty understanding all of the positive ratings that people are giving this Inn, unless they are relatives the owners or something or they were promised something in exchange for their silence- Let me tell you the real deal with this Inn: This is one of those places that is in serious need of a redux and... More

amazing, wonderful, outstanding, excellent i could continue with words like this that is how great friends lake inn is. as i have said last year owners and staff are "top notch". thanks again for making our christmas another great memory. as for one review i saw how much time do you spend in the hall (seconds) we had to turn... More

Just had a wonderful meal with friends!Shared the warm brie with apples, lobster and scallop crepe, elk johnny cake, and a few other dishes. Everything was WONDERFUL! Great wine selection, excellent wait staff, and Chef Matt is amazing!!! Very impressed!!