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New Vida Preserve Restaurant, Jay, NY

New Vida Preserve Restaurant

4.4
4.4
102 Reviews
$30 and under
Global, International

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 7 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • 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

What 102 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Upstate New York

    Healthy

  • 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 is a charming spot with "beautiful atmosphere" and "spectacular views" of Whiteface Mountain. Guests rave about the "outstanding" food and attentive staff like Sara and Robin, who enhance the dining experience. The menu offers diverse cuisines, and the live music adds a lively touch.

102 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Stayed in the hotel back in May, wasn't able to try the restaurant. That being said, sadly the food was disappointing. Walked into an almost empty restaurant. Server/ hostess no where to be found. Had to go over to the bar to find the bar tender and the waitress in deep conversation, ignoring the few customers. When we finally were seated, the waitress went back to talk again both had the backs to us. Meanwhile the only other table was also looking for her. Food was cold and not very good. Once we were served, the waitress and bartender once again went back to talking and backs turned. Meanwhile the other table was ignored too. Another couple can in and waited to be seated, after finding no one at the hostess station we waved them over and got the waitress attention for them. They got seated In the other area. The waitress sat then gave them water and walked away to carry on her conversation, by the time she went back over to the other couples table 20min later they had walked out. She seemed to be upset about it. So overall I'd say that if they continue to ignore their customers and serve mediocre food they will not last.

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  2. Shawna

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent! Our server seemed very overwhelmed and took a while to check on us for refills etc. other than that the experience was great!

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  3. MaryLu

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We tried it again and loved it. We went there about a month after they opened for dinner and were overall very disappointed. Well, it is "stick season" and no one is open on a Sunday night so we decided we would give them another try knowing that there is a new chef. At first was disappointed that they only had tacos and flatbreads on Sunday, but we were there. I can cook that at home. Well, this was the best flatbread I have ever had. I think it was the carmalized onions, but it was amazing, So I recommend that everyone try it again, they seem to have it right this time.

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  4. Mark

    Atlantic City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tucked out of the way in a nice setting. Greeted promptly and was seated in less than one minute. Server was prompt and friendly.. Food was delicious with nominal portions. Nice atmosphere with the contemporary rustic ADK feel. Thoroughly enjoyable and will return.

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  5. Robin

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I were sat at a table for 2 at the window facing Whiteface at sunset, gorgeous! When we weren’t looking at the view, we were admiring the soaring heights of the A frame architecture! We had 2 expertly made cocktails, and split the shrimp and pork belly salad, the mole chicken tacos and the Italian flatbread pizza. Delicious! Our waiter was friendly and attentive. There was live music, a talented woman who sang and played acoustic guitar, so we hung out at the bar after dinner and listened to her. A very enjoyable evening!

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  6. John

    New York City

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good but limited in choices. No dinner salad or bread/rolls available. Service was slow even thought only 1/3 of the tables were in use. Without salad and bread, it was 50 minutes before anything came to the table other than drinks. Really want NEW VIDA to be successful, they just need to listen to their customers! Need to be able to keep kitchen and wait staff.

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  7. Richard

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Arrived at 6:40… dinner arrived at 8 pm! Very, very slow kitchen. Limited menu.. no desserts!!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Naples

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a later reservation and enjoyed the silhouette view of the mountains. Food was delicious and the live band was very talented!

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  9. Margaret

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Nine Napkin burger was sublime. My husband also loved his Peruvian chicken. Robin made the night so special.

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  10. Bea

    Portland

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 28, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is good and setting lovely, but need to work out some service issues.

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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 4.4 stars by 102 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 7 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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