‘DACK SHACK in the Adirondacks’ High Peaks
Comfort food venue keeps things lively with lots of twists and turns in Lake Placid.
Photos courtesy of “DACK SHACK
The ‘Dack Shack is a popular Lake Placid dining establishment for those seeking the best in fast-casual comfort food.
Don’t be lulled into thinking this is your usual burgers and fries joint. The menu features starters from wings and clam chowder to coconut shrimp, lump crab cakes and fried brussels sprouts.
Belly up to the bar for a hand-crafted cocktail at ‘DACK SHACK in Lake Placid.
Salads include a classic caesar and a woodsmoked wedge with bacon, red onion, and blue cheese dressing. There’s also a housemade falafel salad with handcrafted tzatziki.
Moving on to entrees, the local favorites are a prime rib french dip, curry noodle bowl, grilled chicken gyro and fish tacos. Seafood entrees include a tasty lobster roll, blackened salmon and the always popular fish ‘n chips. Don’t miss the Shack Mac ‘N Cheese with add-ins like lobster, Korean pork belly, or buffalo chicken.
Are you getting thirsty? ‘Dack Shack offers a variety of specialty cocktails and hand-crafted margaritas.
And lest we forget, Lil’ ADKers have their own menu of select items for the younger crowd.
Visit their website for current hours and offerings.
Upcoming events in the Adirondack Tri-Lakes & High Peaks region.
An intimate evening of chamber music comes to Westport.
A new art show lands in Saranac Lake this spring.
An Oscar-winning documentary comes to Lake Placid for one night only.
Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend with a scenic 5K or 10K on the Adirondack Rail Trail in Lake Placid.
Paddle into spring at Saranac Lake’s ‘Round the Mountain race.
Step right up. The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Trio brings juggling, comedy, and classic sideshow spectacle to the Adirondacks.
The Ausable River Two-Fly Challenge returns with high-stakes fly fishing, riverside gatherings, live music, and Adirondack tradition.
A poet, an exterminator’s office, and a search for meaning—The Exterminating Poet brings intimate theatre and puppetry to the Adirondacks.
The Wild Center reopens May 22 in Tupper Lake—just in time for Memorial Day Weekend.
Climb one of the Adirondacks’ most iconic peaks—on two wheels.
Ready to paddle better, not just farther?
Run (or cheer) in one of the Adirondacks’ most iconic races.
One of the Adirondacks’ biggest athletic events returns July 19, 2026.
The CAN-AM Rugby Tournament returns to the Adirondacks, bringing 100+ teams, high-energy matches, and a festival atmosphere.