Chef Darrell’s Mountain Diner.
Former city chef slinging serious hash in Indian Lake
About Chef Darrell’s Mountain Diner.
Hours, facts & the front desk.
The particulars.
The front desk.
Where it sits.
Approximate by-car estimates from the metros most visitors come from.
Chef Darrell’s Mountain Diner, observed.
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Before or after — what's worth pairing with the meal.
Coffee or dessert.
Stay the night.
What rings this address.
The trails.
Make a weekend of it.
Closest editorial picks for a meal, a scoop, a pint, a bed, and a sight worth your time.
Eat.
4- Long View Lodge Restaurant6.7 mi
Long View Lodge Restaurant on Long Lake offers a full-service dining experience with an award-winning chef. Known for its quality ingredients and an ever-changing menu in a warm, inviting Adirondack setting, no reservations are necessary.
- Long Lake Diner & Owl’s Head Pub8.0 mi
Long Lake Diner & Owl's Head Pub has been proudly serving food, beverages, and memories since 2004.
- Northern Borne8.3 mi
Family-owned grocery and outdoor-supply store on Long Lake's Main Street, with organic, gluten-free, and vegan options plus a made-to-order deli counter. Camping and outdoor gear stocked alongside the grocery.
- McSweeney's Irish Pub9.3 mi
An Irish-style pub on Route 30 in Indian Lake serving comfort-food classics (shepherd's pie, fish and chips) seven days a week, year-round. The dependable dinner spot in town.
Sip.
2- Schoolhouse Grounds Coffee Shop0.6 mi
Seasonal coffee shop inside the 1895 schoolhouse that houses Blue Mountain Designs. Espresso, locally roasted coffee, loose-leaf tea, baked goods, avocado toast, sandwiches, and soups. May through October.
- Waypoint Cafe8.3 mi
Long Lake cafe at 1265 Main St. La Colombe coffee, homemade quiche, avocado toast, artisan sandwiches, salads, poke bowls, soups, and charcuterie. Closed Mondays; weeknight happy hour 4–6 p.m.
Sweet.
2- Custard’s Last Stand7.9 mi
Custard's Last Stand is a historic ice cream shop in Long Lake, established in 1958, serving a variety of soft frozen custard & hard ice cream, sundaes, specialty shakes, floats, and ice cream sodas. They also offer merchandise and gift cards.
- The Park7.9 mi
Trying to find a fast food restaurant in Long Lake? Pay a visit to The Park. We offer a range of burgers, sides, ice cream, drinks and coffee options.
Drink.
3- Hex and Hop Tasting Room - Blue Mountain Lake0.4 mi
Hex and Hop is a craft brewery and meadery located in Bloomingdale, New York. They offer full-flavored, high-quality craft beer and mead, made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, emphasizing community and craft.
- Brookside Hops & Hoagies7.9 mi
Brookside Hops & Hoagies is a casual, family-friendly shop in Long Lake, founded in 2023, offering craft beers and hoagies made with fresh ingredients and Boars Head deli meats. It operates Wednesday through Sunday from 11 AM to 7 PM.
- Indian Lake Restaurant, Tavern and Liquor Store9.3 mi
Indian Lake Restaurant, Tavern and Liquor Store offers a full bar with an extensive bottle selection and local drafts, alongside a menu featuring appetizers, sandwiches, and entrees. The restaurant is currently closed for mud season and wi…
Stay.
4- Steamboat Landing on Blue Mountain Lake0.5 mi
Steamboat Landing is a comfortable lakeside lodge in Blue Mountain Lake, Adirondack Park, offering renovated accommodations with scenic views and peaceful stays from June to October.
- Blue Mountain Lake Inn0.6 mi
Blue Mountain Lake Inn is a historic 1880s Victorian boarding house offering bed and breakfast lodging and whole house rentals in Blue Mountain Lake, NY, providing hospitality for guests exploring the Adirondack Park.
- The Hedges on Blue Mountain Lake1.5 mi
An Adirondack Great Camp on Blue Mountain Lake, 12 acres with 1,600 feet of waterfront, 30-plus lodging options, full-service dining, and seasonal recreation. National Register listed.
- Hemlock Hall1.8 mi
A historic family-owned resort on Blue Mountain Lake's north shore, open mid-June through mid-October, with eight lodge rooms, four motel units, nine cottages, and breakfast and dinner included.
See.
4- Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts0.4 mi
Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts is a vibrant hub for creativity in the Adirondacks, offering inspiring performances, gallery exhibits, workshops, and community events for all ages.
- Adirondack Experience — Museum on Blue Mountain Lake1.6 mi
More than 20 buildings across 121 acres hold interactive exhibitions on Adirondack life, from boat collections and photography archives to outdoor activities and a research library.
- Blue Mountain Fire Observation Station1.7 mi
Blue Mountain offers a rewarding fire tower hike in the Central Adirondacks, featuring sweeping views and historical significance, with a world-class museum located at its base.
- BLUE MOUNTAIN CENTER2.8 mi
Blue Mountain Center is a working community of writers, artists, and activists set in the heart of the Adirondacks, the largest state park in the continental U.S.
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From the field guides.
Getting to the Adirondacks.
Five gateway airports, the Amtrak Adirondack line, the I-87 Northway corridor, drive times from every major city in the Northeast, weather realities by season — and an interactive atlas of every way into the Park.
Top Scenic Drives.
The Olympic Byway, the Roosevelt-Marcy Highway, the Adirondack Trail — eight named state byways and twelve regional drives, with the overlooks, roadside attractions, and foliage windows that make them.