The Deer's Head Inn

MOUNTAIN DOG RESTAURANT & PUB PETER BURNS

2024-04

I had dinner with friends on the busiest day of the year...Eclipse.The place was packed, it was late, the server was poised, patient and accommodating. The food, in particular the Bouillabaisse I had, was outstanding. This is a very good restaurant!Peter, owner of the Mountain Dog Restaurant & Pub in Westport

Sara Amber

2023-10

We stayed and dined at the Deer’s Head Inn for three days. The inn had character and charm. Cozy bedding, clean rooms and conveniently right beside a tops and drug store. We enjoyed having our complimentary coffee on the patio in the morning.The Restaurant had delicious plates, great cocktails and wonderful, warm service. Also great size portions. The fries, pasta, and caramel apple bread pudding were the highlight!We had a blast on our trip and can’t wait to come back!

Sandro Cerdas

2024-04

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Sandra Price

2023-12

Yessss!!Go here!!Weary travelers found a heavenly stay here with a delicious restaurant and friendly atmosphere.If you have time come for longer, but if you are driving home and need a bed for the night.. Stop here.. Sooo much better than a road side hotel and now we want to return and stay longer.. Check out the area as well.Rooms are great.. Food is prepared with fine attention to detail catering to all dietery needs.. Yes even gluten free and vegan choices.. By and far though the thing that stands out the most is the warmth of the place. From that first phone call to inquire about a room to sitting in the restaurant to the exchanges between customers we witnessed... Bravo!! and thank you!! 😁❤️We will be back.Added bonus we woke to snow!!

Phoebe Nelson

2024-05

Awesome upgrades to a place I remember well from my youth. Everything was fantastic, including the service and ambiance.Update: Returned to stay at the inn after enjoying our meal on last year's visit. Lovely, modern, comfortable and quirky. Didn't realize the restaurant was closed both days we booked, but the self check-in was easy and convenient. Would definitely recommend!Another update: back for dinner a year later and wow. The menu is consistently stellar and interesting. Great drinks. Lovely staff. A real winner!

Kathryn S

2024-01

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T Caran

2023-10

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Ian

2023-07

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Laureen Bottazzi

2023-11

If you would like an eclectic and fun place to stop this is it! We enjoyed our overnight stay: perused the bookshelf and played a couple of old records. Four rooms have been remodeled over the restaurant, and ours was very comfortable. This 1808 inn has character!Nearby activities: There is a grocery store next door which was convenient for our next day travel needs.

Hans Otto

2024-03

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Chester Lane

2023-07

Our review of the Deer's Head Inn only pertains to our dining experience. We did not stay over night.First of all, we are glad to have the option to dine in this caliber of establishment in the northeast Adirondacks.The restaurant is very good. We visited on a Sunday night and were met with a full dining room on our arrival (it was the 4th of July week).We were immediately seated in the charming dining room. The noise level was higher than we expected, given the acoustic tiles on the ceiling.Our harried, sweaty, pony-tailed waiter neglected to share all the specials for the evening, which we overheard from servers taking care of nearby tables.I ordered the night's special appetizer, a strawberry salad, which was very short on the strawberries. We heard another diner at a nearby table rendering the same judgement on the salad; I only wished I heard her opinion earlier before we ordered.The rest of our meal was excellent. The service was slow and rather awkward, but that's the reality of the post-pandemic world.We will definitely consider returning.

Marietta Athenas

2024-04

AMAZING girls night!Server was great!!Food was delicious , fav Duck and waffles.-bathrroms don't have a Changing table .AWESOME THING! ->the BURGERS were amazing!! And the place looks really clean inside and so bright! Love the decor!!Thank you.Nearby activities: Little loop town walk, footbridge ,wster street and back to deers head innWalkability: It is great, convenient store righr there.Food & drinks: Delicious both! Ask for specials!

Cailey Clow

2023-09

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Peter Whitmer

2023-07

I can only comment on the food. The only reason I can't give it 5 stars is that the service was sloooow. I think they're understaffed, and while I can be understanding, it's not really my problem as a consumer - especially if they don't do anything to accommodate (like something on the table already, or quick attention to drinks, etc.).We tried the indian-inspired carrots, and I enjoyed them although my wife found them too chewy. The mussels were excellent. For dinner she had a burger with Kimchi, and was very good - the fries were excellent. I had the pork chop, and really really enjoyed that - probably the best single dish I had on this trip. I would probably go again if I thought they were staffed right.

Leonard Matlock

2023-09

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James Thompson

2023-09

After a very long day of finalizing some business up locally, my beautiful fiancé wanted to take me out to eat. We were tired and very hungry and, if you've driven through Elizabethtown, you'll understand that there really aren't very many options.Anyway - we were close to the Deer's Head Inn and decided, based on the reviews we read, that this would be the spot for us.The establishment combines old world with new to create a more modern chic vibe - very Nouveau Adirondack. They have a lovely front porch which folks could dine on, and the indoor space is clean, bright and vibrant. The bar looked well stocked and they even have a beautiful pool table in the far back. This seemed to be 'the big' town bar (and frankly, probably one of two locations locally that HAVE a bar).We did not spend the night, so I cannot comment on the rooms.We ordered a cheese board, which was hands down the best part of the meal. It was outstanding. The Blueberry jam and Saint André combination with a little local honey - uh... killer.But sadly, that's where the meal deviated, and I can say, with much disappointment, that the remainder of our dinner was sub-par.My fiancé ordered a pasta dish with grilled chicken, which she said was very bland. A lottle dash of salt and she said it was improved tremendously. I ordered the New York Strip Steak and house fries with a Chimichurri sauce. The steak was cooked excellently, but I'm sorry for saying this, the chef was wrong on the cut - that was no New York Strip. The steak, though excellently cooked, had a tremendous amount of gristle, tendons and sinew. It was very difficult to cut and to chew and ultimately I had to do some serious 'surgery' to get at the meat, which ultimately I have to say, was very tasty. My guess is that the chef chose a Flat Iron Steak (also known as a Boneless Top Chuck Steak) as it had an inedible piece of silverskin/gristle that ran through the steak. The fries were also disappointing. Some were seasoned very well and had the perfect consistency, others were fried to death. The Chimichurri sauce was very nice.Our bill came to $110, which for steak and pasta, and no drinks, I felt, was a little steep.Ultimately, I don't think I'll be coming back here any time soon. For the price we paid for the food we received, we both agreed that it was too much buck for the bang. But the drinks look outstanding and so does the bar - so I'd recommend this place as a fun meet up spot for folks looking for a cocktail or locally brewed beer.Nearby activities: There's not much in Elizabethtown, but Lake Placid is only 25 minutes away, and that towns hopping.Safety: There's not much that happens in Elizabethtown that isn't known approximately five minutes after its happened.Walkability: You could walk through the entire town, both left AND right side of the street, in about ten minutes.Food & drinks: Well, they have a Tops, and a Stewart's... oh and there's an ice cream spot that doubles as the Park Motor Lodge... but that's about all she wrote.

owen kennedy

2023-06

This was our first time visiting the Adirondacks from New York City. From the tasty burgers and homemade italian sausage to the fantastic service from check in to checkout me and my fiance had a wonderful time. Definitely worth the price and will definitely be returning. The staff suggested great activities and other restaurants around town and you could tell they love showcasing the best of the Adirondacks and Elizabeth town and it really enhanced our experience of our first time to upper New York. Thank you Deer’s Head Inn!

Elise Neidecker

2023-05

My partner and I had a wonderful stay at the Deer's Head Inn. The Inn is charming and quaint, and very clean and comfortable. Our room was nicely furnished and had everything we needed for our night's stay (mini fridge, clean bathroom, comfortable bed, etc.).The owner was extremely generous when I accidentally booked the wrong dates! They were kind and allowed us to stay the night we intended with no extra charge or hassle.Highly recommend this sweet place!

Matt Morganson

2023-05

can't go wrong with the restaurant here! its always very delicious 😋 staff and service is always friendly and welcoming... can't go wrong with their choice of drafts on tap..good selections and have a good wine and cocktails menu. the steak Frites, briskets, 1808 burger, scallop's (when they have them) are a must order!👍 on a cold day the soup of a day is a good go to and if you're not overly hungry the salads hit the spot! pretty popular place!!! so make reservations before going!!! and don't forget to tip well!! the staff there are always hard working and running around to meet the needs!!! so please don't forget to tip these fine locals!! enjoy your experience at the deers head inn!👍Parking: street parking in front of the place and parking lot area by the pharmacy next door.Wheelchair accessibility: have a ramp up to the main door

Jamie Reichel

2023-07

This was my first time coming to Elizabethtown and I was here for business. The Deer's Head Inn was such a nice place to spend the night. The Inn is so cute and I absolutely love the book selection and the area to sit and read. The bed was comfortable and it was nice and quiet. Not like staying at large hotels with the constant noise of people walking up and down hallways and slamming doors. Rob also let me check out an hour later with no issues. That was very helpful as my meeting got rescheduled. If I come back to Elizabethtown, whether for business or pleasure, I will definitely stay here again. Thank you!Edit - I changed to 5 stars because my stay was fantastic. Now I know what days to stay so I can try the food :)

Jennifer

2023-05

A hidden treasure! We stayed overnight in one of their dog friendly rooms. It was clean, spacious and decorated with love.. I am a huge music lover and appreciated the vinyl collection and record player. The check in process was super easy and the staff is so kind and friendly. If you visit don't miss the food. It is unbelievably delicious with something for everyone. Very high quality food and drink!!! We will absolutely be back.

Viera Levitt

2023-08

Nice old fashioned place. We got a code for the doors by text message. Had hard time figuring out how to lock the door. Coffee machine in the corridor was a lovely addition. There was a microwave and a fridge in our room number 5. And A/C unit in the window. There were books available to read or take. Nice wall lamps next to the bed. Tiny build in desk. They could use napkins or a couple of plates. There was an old-fashioned phone booth downstairs even though the kids didn't succeed in making it work.

Justin Perriguey

2023-09

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David Scheinberg

2023-08

The Deer's Head, beyond it's status as an historic place, is just a wonderful place to have a superb meal. The menus are imaginative and seasonal, the ingredients sparklingly fresh, the preparation and presentation flawless, and the owners and staff members universally professional, personable, and helpful. We feel very fortunate to have this gem right here in Elizabethtown.

Jef Fuller

2023-05

My daughter and have come here a few times, we love it. Our waitress tonight lily was very nice and had a great smile always. As another patron was leaving he stopped by to say "Oh!! You have Lily as your waitress. Shes the best!" And we couldnt agree more.The owner (Caroline) has rembered my name and is always very nice and enthusiastic. The food and atmosphere was great!

Ian Constable (martial arts)

2023-12

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Diane Quinn

2023-05

We are regulars at this amazing farm to table restaurant. It dawned on me I have not done a review. I have never had a meal where I said, “ it was ok” whenever we eat there, we are amazed at how delicious everything is. It’s a place you just want to sit & relax & enjoy each morsel you are served. It is actually the only place I have ever eaten alone-It was always out of my comfort zone, but soon realized after sitting at the bar that it no longer would be out of my comfort zone! Make a reservation as this place is 🔥tables fill up fast.

Kyle Clark

2023-05

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Adam Wirjo

2024-04

Amazing stay, even better meal. Just come see and taste for yourself.

Scholars Academy

2023-06

Absolutely the best place to stay and / or dine in E-town. The Deer's Head Inn is the Adirondack's best kept secret as locals don't know how amazing it is all around. We will Stat nowhere else when we visit family and friends.Rooms: The rooms are perfectly clean and spacious.Nearby activities: If you want to be in town, you'll be right next to Tops, Stewart's, and everything else.Walkability: You are right in the middle of town. So yeah, you can walk just about anywhere you want in town.