Plattsburgh, New York Guidebook
Food & Dining
Restaurants, Local Grocery Stores, and Coffee Shops.
One of the best - and nicest - restaurants in the area. Anthony's provides upscale dining with unique options that cater to all dietary needs. Everything is made in-house - and they even have their own produce garden in the summers!
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Anthony's Restaurant & Bistro
538 NY-3One of the best - and nicest - restaurants in the area. Anthony's provides upscale dining with unique options that cater to all dietary needs. Everything is made in-house - and they even have their own produce garden in the summers!
Incredible food, drinks, & atmosphere! Unique menu that is available to accommodate dietary restrictions + fantastic cocktail menu! A must-try if you are new to the area.
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Twisted Carrot
82 Margaret StIncredible food, drinks, & atmosphere! Unique menu that is available to accommodate dietary restrictions + fantastic cocktail menu! A must-try if you are new to the area.
Adorable coffee shop with a variety of coffee and tea options. The interior is decorated with plants and local artists' work. A great stop to hang out with friends, read a book, or catch up on work.
Chapter One: Coffee & Tea
30 City Hall PlaceAdorable coffee shop with a variety of coffee and tea options. The interior is decorated with plants and local artists' work. A great stop to hang out with friends, read a book, or catch up on work.
Local grocery store with Organic, GF, Vegan options. Has everything from produce, to snacks, to baking/cooking essentials, to freshly made smoothies/salads/wraps/sandwiches. Located right in the heart of Downtown Plattsburgh makes it easy to support local and access delicious and healthy options!
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North Country Food Co-Op
25 Bridge StLocal grocery store with Organic, GF, Vegan options. Has everything from produce, to snacks, to baking/cooking essentials, to freshly made smoothies/salads/wraps/sandwiches. Located right in the heart of Downtown Plattsburgh makes it easy to support local and access delicious and healthy options!
Adorable new breakfast & lunch spot in Peru (just barely a 10-15 minute drive from Plattsburgh’s city center). High quality food with great service!
Rove Café & Kitchen
Adorable new breakfast & lunch spot in Peru (just barely a 10-15 minute drive from Plattsburgh’s city center). High quality food with great service!
Casual dining with fun/unique options, and a great bar scene. Their Alfredo is a must-try, and their cocktail menu doesn't disappoint. Great for a night out with friends and family, and very affordable.
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Sip
14 Margaret StCasual dining with fun/unique options, and a great bar scene. Their Alfredo is a must-try, and their cocktail menu doesn't disappoint. Great for a night out with friends and family, and very affordable.
Unquie food and drinks that are always delicious! Family-friendly. Casual yet elevated dining experience.
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Latitude 44 Bistro
5131 U.S. AveUnquie food and drinks that are always delicious! Family-friendly. Casual yet elevated dining experience.
Authentic Thai food that is always consistently delicious. Highly recommend to anyone new to the area!
Sawatdee Restaurant
386 State Route 3Authentic Thai food that is always consistently delicious. Highly recommend to anyone new to the area!
YAMA Sushi
62 Margaret StCasual sushi and Japanese restaurant in the heart of downtown Plattsburgh.
If you’re looking for quick, affordable, and delicious Chinese food - this is the place! Located in the Champlain Centre Mall - this is our #1 pick for Chinese food in the area.
China Cafe
If you’re looking for quick, affordable, and delicious Chinese food - this is the place! Located in the Champlain Centre Mall - this is our #1 pick for Chinese food in the area.
Local pizza place in downtown Plattsburgh. Pizza by the slice available! They also offer a gluten free crust - not the best gf crust I’ve ever had, but definitely satisfies the craving!
Bono's Lounge
93 Margaret StLocal pizza place in downtown Plattsburgh. Pizza by the slice available! They also offer a gluten free crust - not the best gf crust I’ve ever had, but definitely satisfies the craving!
Amazing local bakery with fresh bread and baked goods. Get there early because they tend to sell out fast!
Plattsburgh Sourdough Co
Amazing local bakery with fresh bread and baked goods. Get there early because they tend to sell out fast!
Japanese steakhouse & hibachi restaurant located in uptown. Consistently delicious! Can accommodate for gluten intolerance which is nice if you are craving hibachi!
Koto Japanese Steak House
319 Cornelia StJapanese steakhouse & hibachi restaurant located in uptown. Consistently delicious! Can accommodate for gluten intolerance which is nice if you are craving hibachi!
Casual dinning with delicious food & drinks. Located right off of exit 35 (Peru) makes it roughly a 10-15 minute drive from Plattsburgh’s city center.
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Livingood's Restaurant & Brewery
697 Bear Swamp RdCasual dinning with delicious food & drinks. Located right off of exit 35 (Peru) makes it roughly a 10-15 minute drive from Plattsburgh’s city center.
Local casual sports bar with food, games, and live music on the weekends (typically classic rock and heavy metal music). Be sure to try their stoner wings!
Monopole
7 Protection AveLocal casual sports bar with food, games, and live music on the weekends (typically classic rock and heavy metal music). Be sure to try their stoner wings!
Local casual sports bar with food and live music on the weekends (typically 80’s classics or rock)
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Olive Ridley's Restaurant & Lounge
37 Court StLocal casual sports bar with food and live music on the weekends (typically 80’s classics or rock)
Sightseeing
Plattsburgh’s local beach. Great sandy shores to relax, hang out, and enjoy the views of lake Champlain with friends and family. Dogs are welcomed! Be sure to check the Plattsburgh City Beach’s website for updated reports on water conditions.
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Plattsburgh City Beach
4 Beach RdPlattsburgh’s local beach. Great sandy shores to relax, hang out, and enjoy the views of lake Champlain with friends and family. Dogs are welcomed! Be sure to check the Plattsburgh City Beach’s website for updated reports on water conditions.
The Adirondack Mountains are absolutely gorgeous (especially during peak foliage season) and are a must-see for any first-time travelers. Hop on I-87 and you can get a gorgeous view of the state park while you drive down south!
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Adirondack Mountains
The Adirondack Mountains are absolutely gorgeous (especially during peak foliage season) and are a must-see for any first-time travelers. Hop on I-87 and you can get a gorgeous view of the state park while you drive down south!
A great hike for all hikers! There are two trails - one that is shorter yet more challenging, and the other that is longer but easier. You are rewarded with beautiful views of the Adirondack Park without having to hike all day! About a 15-20 minute drive from the City of Plattsburgh.
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Poke-O-Moonshine Mountain
A great hike for all hikers! There are two trails - one that is shorter yet more challenging, and the other that is longer but easier. You are rewarded with beautiful views of the Adirondack Park without having to hike all day! About a 15-20 minute drive from the City of Plattsburgh.
Beautiful walking trails and beaches that are pet-friendly and easy for all ages. Highly recommend if you are new to the area, or just love the outdoors!
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Point Au Roche State Park
19 Camp Red Cloud RdBeautiful walking trails and beaches that are pet-friendly and easy for all ages. Highly recommend if you are new to the area, or just love the outdoors!
Only a 45-minute drive from the city of Plattsburgh! Whiteface offers incredible ski trails, a challenging hike for anyone interested in trying a 46-High Peaks trail, and a beautiful drive up the mountain to lookout decks at the summit!
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Whiteface Mountain
Whiteface Memorial HighwayOnly a 45-minute drive from the city of Plattsburgh! Whiteface offers incredible ski trails, a challenging hike for anyone interested in trying a 46-High Peaks trail, and a beautiful drive up the mountain to lookout decks at the summit!
City/town information
A great day trip for those who love shopping, eating, and sightseeing! Easiest to take the Grand-Isle Ferry, and is roughly a 45-minute trip. Church Street is a must-visit if you plan on heading over to Burlington!
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Burlington
A great day trip for those who love shopping, eating, and sightseeing! Easiest to take the Grand-Isle Ferry, and is roughly a 45-minute trip. Church Street is a must-visit if you plan on heading over to Burlington!
Home of the 1980 Winter Olympics, this town has restaurants, shopping, museums, ice skating, and more. A fun day trip for family and friends - especially if you are a winter sports fanatic!
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Lake Placid
Home of the 1980 Winter Olympics, this town has restaurants, shopping, museums, ice skating, and more. A fun day trip for family and friends - especially if you are a winter sports fanatic!
Consejos para la ciudad
Cómo moverse
Taxis are the most reliable form of transportation
City Taxi Phone Number: 518-561-7777
Plattsburgh does have Uber and Lyft, but availability is limited.
Costumbres y cultura
A very safe and friendly area
Qué empacar
Bring water shoes if swimming in Lake Champlain
If you plan on swimming anywhere in Lake Champlain other than the beaches, I highly recommend bringing water shoes. There are very rocky areas that also have zebra mussels.