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The Lean-to at Great Pines, Old Forge
The Lean-to at Great Pines — photo · Ken Streb · Google
§ Provisions & Table · Old Forge

The Lean-to at Great Pines.

Casual Dining·Old Forge, NY·43.76°N 74.86°W

Lakeside restaurant on Fourth Lake with a private-event lodge.

Rated4.2 / 5175 reviews · Google
Telephone(518) 832-3659
Found inOld Forge, NY
Charted at43.76°N 74.86°Won the Atlas
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Casual Dining · Old ForgeEntry revised Aug 4, 2026
§ No. I · Field Notes

About The Lean-to at Great Pines.

Located on Route 28 in Old Forge, within the Great Pines lakeside property, this casual restaurant is open to both resort guests and the public. It caters to a diverse audience, including boat traffic from Fourth Lake. The menu features specialties like tacos and flatbreads, with food inspired by local ingredients and regional influences. Creative vegetarian and gluten-free options are clearly marked. A full-service bar offers a rotating selection of craft beers. Diners can enjoy panoramic views of Fourth Lake from the large deck, with outdoor seating available in good weather. During colder months, an indoor pellet stove provides a cozy atmosphere. The Lean-To typically observes a temporary closure each year from April 5 to May 14 for the off-season.
§ No. II · The Particulars

Hours, facts & the front desk.

§ No. II

The particulars.

Casual Dining
AccessibilityWheelchair parking (per Google)
§ No. III · Getting Here

Where it sits.

Old Forge Region
The Address

4920 NY-28
Old Forge, NY

43.7583°N · 74.8588°W

Directions
Drive In From
New York City269 mi · 5h
Albany118 mi · 2h 15m
Boston268 mi · 4h 45m
Montreal170 mi · 3h 0m
Syracuse101 mi · 1h 45m
Buffalo264 mi · 4h 45m

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§ No. IV · The Plates

The Lean-to at Great Pines, observed.

7 plates on file
The Lean-to at Great Pines — plate IPlate I — the leaderPhotograph · George Oswald · Google
The Lean-to at Great Pines — plate IIPlate IIPhotograph · Courtesy The Lean-to at Great Pines / greatpines.com
The Lean-to at Great Pines — plate IIIPlate IIIPhotograph · Courtesy The Lean-to at Great Pines / greatpines.com
The Lean-to at Great Pines — plate IVPlate IVPhotograph · George Oswald · Google
The Lean-to at Great Pines — plate VPlate VPhotograph · Scott McEvoy · Google
The Lean-to at Great Pines — plate VIPlate VIPhotograph · Stephen Robinson · Google
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