Why does the phone just ring and never get answered?

Couldn't tell Ya? But this is a good place to eat and no reservation necessary.

Most often they are short staffed and are not able to answer the phones because they are assisting other customers at the moment. Usually they are very good about assisting others, but have to do the work of two people. I'm terribly sorry that you did not get through, the best times to call or before 4:00 p.m.. Eastern Time. The restaurant is popular in Lake placid New York and tends to get very busy, I hope you have better luck next time.