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New Vida Preserve Restaurant, Jay, NY

New Vida Preserve Restaurant

4.1
4.1
117 Reviews
$30 and under
Global, International

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 5 times today
  • Charming
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for live music
New Vida Preserve Restaurant is located in the re-imagined former Paleface Ski Mountain Lodge and now the largest resort in the Adirondacks at 2000 acres. It offers stunning views of Whiteface Mountain. Enjoy a creative menu that includes American Classics with a twist combined with bold globally-inspired flavors. You can dine in our Grand Dining Room, our Craft Bar area with live music or our more casual Billiards Lounge, all with stunning view and beautiful architecture. The expansive & diverse menu, the sensible pricing and feel-good vibes make NewVida a place where you can gather in with friends and family regularly for a memorable Adirondack experience. The restaurant is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings from 5pm to 9pm. Come in early and enjoy a drink at our handmade craft bar, lined with skis from the Preserve’s former life as a ski resort or take a stroll after dinner around our romantic pond & dock. Reservations are preferred, but walk-ins are always welcome.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Global, International, American, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (518) 946-6192
  • Website
    https://www.newvidapreserve.com/restaurant-reservations
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    6394 NY-86, Jay, NY 12941
  • Neighbourhood
    Lake Placid
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 117 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Upstate New York

    Hot spot

  • Upstate New York

    Great for scenic views

  • North Country

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
New Vida Preserve Restaurant offers a delightful blend of "excellent food" and a "warm and welcoming atmosphere," making it a great choice for dining. Guests appreciate the "spectacular views" and "live music" that enhance the experience. Friendly staff and standout menu items like the "Nine Napkin burger" and "handcrafted cocktails" are highlights. While some service inconsistencies have been noted, improvements are evident, and the ambiance remains inviting.

117 Reviews

  1. Tom

    VIP

    New York City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal and experience. Adjustments they have made to staffing, menu and service are paying off. Highly recommend.

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  2. William

    VIP

    New York City

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The perfect ski lodge vibe! Amazing space that brings you back to the 70s, just without the bell bottoms and bad hair. Bar area was great, and the ping pong and pool table provided some competitive apres dinner fun.

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  3. matt

    New York City

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Had a 7:00 reservation got seated right away that ma the highlight of the evening. For 20 minutes we were not acknowledged at all. No bread , no water , nothing !!! Decided to go to the bar to get drinks. The bartender was way over her head , the taps weren’t working. Finally got drinks sat back down another 15 min go by and nothing. Started hearing people around us talking how they didn’t get their meals , got food at different times , waiting forever food and check. Finally we decided to leave and go to the Hungry Trout where we got food and great service. Don’t come here !!! It’s a disaster !!!

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  4. Cathryn

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    It is clear that New Vida has some kinks to work out in the staffing area, the staff is friendly, but runs from almost non- existent to clearly understaffed and stressed during busy dinner/ cocktail time. The atmosphere is a home run and menu selections are good. My husband and I both had to send our dinners back, initially. They gave him the wrong meal and my fries were stone cold and toppings on my burger were wrong. However, it was only a few minutes until they corrected the mistake and dinner was enjoyable and delicious. I could see that, in general, people were having trouble getting drinks and served in a timely manner. I would give it another try. For us, the good outweighed the bad, but they need to figure out staffing, in general.

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  5. Ann

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was dynamite, from apps through dinner. Server was friendly and very attentive.

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  6. Eric

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    A cool spot with some live music at the bar. The food was ok, the pork chop was the best thing on the menu. The service was seriously lacking. An iPad for ordering would have added more value than our server.

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  7. Hanna

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The atmosphere was warm and welcoming. The space is open and nicely decorated. Our table of 4 had 2 burgers and 2 flatbreads. The food was delicious but could have been hotter when it arrived to the table. I recommend the 9 napkin burger. The “Trouble in Bloom” was a wonderful handcrafted cocktail-not many like this in the area. We will be returning soon!

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  8. Tom

    VIP

    New York City

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Improvements in service, quality and overall experience were evident. If you were here in the fall, give them another try now that they are fully staffed again.

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  9. Sarah

    E. Tennessee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent we will definitely be coming back regularly! Our waitress Sarah B was great! Even though there was a band in the bar area we were able to talk and not have to yell. Lighting was perfect!

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  10. John

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal especially the port chop and the Vegan stew!

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FAQs

New Vida Preserve Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (518) 946-6192.

New Vida Preserve Restaurant is rated 4.1 stars by 117 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for New Vida Preserve Restaurant

6394 NY-86, Jay, NY 12941

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Lake Placid
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Global, International, American, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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