Where is Salt of the Earth Bistro located?

Salt of the Earth Bistro is located at 5956 Sentinel Road, Lake Placid, NY, 12946 in the Lake Placid region of the Adirondacks.

How can I contact Salt of the Earth Bistro?

You can reach Salt of the Earth Bistro by phone at 518-523-5956.

Salt of the Earth Bistro — photo · Igor Kopeykin · Google

§ Provisions & Table · Lake Placid

Salt of the Earth Bistro.

Casual Dining·Lake Placid, NY·44.27°N 73.98°W

Reservation-only bistro in Lake Placid.

The Bill of Fare→

Rated★4.7 / 5365 reviews · Google

Telephone 518-523-5956

Found inLake Placid, NY

Charted at44.27°N 73.98°Won the Atlas

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Casual Dining · Lake PlacidEntry revised Aug 20, 2026

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§ The Bill of Fare · Revised August 2026

Dinner Menu.

§ I

STARTERS.

Fried Bay Scallops$18

Hand battered crispy fried bay scallops served with pimento cheese dipping sauce

Tomato & Parmesan Panna CottaGF*V$16

With whipped basil mascarpone cheese and taralli breadsticks can be GF

Braised French Style Rabbit$20

Bone-in rabbit leg stewed in a creamy whole grain mustard and thyme sauce, served over dried fig and ditalini pasta

Potato, Speck and Swiss Cheese Fritters$15

served with a pear, crème fraîche dipping sauce

Persian Bean & Lentil SoupVGF*$15

Chickpeas, Cannellini beans and lentils stewed with leafy greens and herbs with a touch of cream & couscous pearls *vegetarian, can be GF*

Artisan Bread PlateV$14

Warm bread served with garlicy herb oil, balsamic, flavored butter and spread of the day *vegetarian*

Eggplant CaponataVVGDF$13

Roasted eggplant stewed with tomato, capers, raisins and roasted peppers served with warm bread

§ II

SALADS.

House SaladGFVVG$13

Mixed greens served with toasted almonds, cheddar cheese, red grapes, apples and white balsamic, Dijon dressing

Arugula SaladGFV$17

Tossed with dried apricots, buttermilk blue cheese, roasted onions & crunchy chickpeas, dressed with a maple, clove vinaigrette *can be DF*

§ III

MAINS.

*Mains are a la carte*

Pan Seared Magret Duck BreastDFGF$40

Peruvian style green rice with sweet plantains, toasted pepitas and roasted red peppers with a spicy ají amarillo aioli

Grilled NY Strip SteakGFDF$54

Served with an Ethiopian style yellow split pea purée and suya spice infused coconut, mango coulis *contains peanuts*

Grilled Heritage Pork ChopGF$39

served with patatas bravas style mashed potatoes with tomato, smoked paprika and Manchego cheese with a romesco sauce GF *contains almonds*

Grilled Atlantic SalmonGFDF$37

Served over polenta, with a tomato, pepper, lime, & coconut milk broth and a heart of palm salad

Greek Lamb StewDFGF*$38

Lamb meat braised in an aromatic broth with lemon, potatoes, dill, spinach, and orzo served over white bean purée *can be GF*

Pan Seared Airline Chicken Breast$32

Served with a dried apricot, toasted almonds and spring pea farro salad and a honey, lavender goat cheese sauce

Vegan Moroccan Vegetable StewGFVVGDF$30

Seasonal vegetables, cannellini beans and dates simmered in an aromatic tomato broth, served with basmati rice and garnished with a green olive and fresh mint tapenade DF

Potato Gnocchi FeatureV

Ask your server about today's preparation

§ IV

DESSERTS.

Lemon and Raspberry Icebox Cake$13

With fluffy lemon mousse, layered with freshly stewed raspberries and graham crackers, served with caramel sauce

Summer Strawberry Cake$13

A classic vanilla Victoria sponge with whipped strawberry cream frosting and strawberry coulis

Elvis Tart$13

With Oreo cookie crust, chocolate ganache, peanut butter mousse, and whipped cream, topped with bacon bits and roasted banana crème fraîche

Death By Chocolate Sundae$13

Chocolate ice cream with a caramel swirl and brownie pieces, topped with hot fudge, chocolate covered graham crackers and whipped cream

Warm Sugar Cookies$7

Prices as published by the house · confirm with the kitchen

§ No. I · Field Notes

About Salt of the Earth Bistro.

Sentinel Road in Lake Placid, off the village main drag. Salt of the Earth runs a tagline that's actually accurate to the kitchen's posture: "twisted foods from traditional roots." That translates to plates that take a familiar reference point and rework it, rather than the conventional bistro standards repeated across every Lake Placid menu. The signature plate is the peanut stew, which is the dish to order on a first visit because it expresses the kitchen's editorial position more clearly than anything else on the rotating menu. The rest of the offerings change with the seasons and the chef's calendar, but the through-line stays: familiar components, reimagined. The room is small. The bistro is set up for parties of six or fewer, which is the deliberate sizing that keeps the service personal. Reservations are required, not just recommended. Credit card holds confirm the booking, and the cancellation policy is published: $25 per person for cancellations after noon on the day of. The bistro runs reservation-only when fully booked. The curated beverage list (wine, craft beer, spirits) pairs with the rotating menu. Best for couples and small groups who want a chef-driven Lake Placid dinner rather than a hotel restaurant.

§ No. II · The Particulars