The Big Moose Station is at the highest elevation on the Adirondack line. It is at a higher elevation than any train station east of the Mississippi river at 2044 feet above sea level. The Adirondack Park encompasses over 6 million public and private acres, and includes 9,350 square mile of area, 2,350 lakes, 100,000 water falls, 131 dams and hydro plants, 540,000 acres of wetlands, and 30 major rivers begin their journey here.
The Big Moose Station Restaurant was an Adirondack architectural heritage award recipient in 2001 for the restoration and stewardship of an Adirondack Historical Structure. Our restaurant is available for private events: weddings, business lunches, dinners, cocktail receptions, and more. We would love to discuss how to be a part of your next event.
The Big Moose Station Restaurant was an Adirondack architectural heritage award recipient in 2001 for the restoration and stewardship of an Adirondack Historical Structure. Our restaurant is available for private events: weddings, business lunches, dinners, cocktail receptions, and more. We would love to discuss how to be a part of your next event.
Services
Grilled tortilla with cheddar cheese, lettuce, and tomato served with sour cream and salsa. Crisp romaine lettuce, tomatoes, seasoned croutons, and black olives tossed with our creamy Caesar dressing. Crisp romaine lettuce and mixed greens served with seasoned croutons, fresh seasonal vegetables, walnuts, raisins, and feta cheese.
Reviews (18)
Andrew Thomas
Oct 04, 2021
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Stephen Laboski
Jul 21, 2021
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Scott LaVancher
Jun 20, 2021
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We stopped in on a Friday afternoon,wasn't to busy there. Service was friendly an fast,nice atmosphere as well. Menu has a wide variety to choose from. The old time look is nice to see,as this was a train stop for the Railroad. The Adirondacks Railroad still passes this station. You will find this a good stop while visiting this area. They also host snowmobiling in the winter time.
Bill Walker
May 25, 2021
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Kay Dorrance
Nov 09, 2020
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Jen E.
Aug 12, 2020
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I was excited to go here because it's always off-season when I drive by there, so it was nice to actually have the opportunity to go inside this adorable building! You walk into a patio type area that's all enclosed, then there's a bar, then the back room has lots of railroad memorabilia. I would have liked to learn more about this specific station. We were the only ones there, two folks order the prime rib special which was good and came with salad and choice of potato, I ordered the crab cake and my friend ordered the haddock, shrimp, and scallop dish. The service was fantastic
Randy Jon
Jan 28, 2020
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Jamie Blake
Oct 06, 2019
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Tom M.
Oct 10, 2018
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We were driving through the Adirondacks for fall leaf season and drove out Big Moose road to go to the Station for lunch. Weather was iffy.
As we approached the restaurant there was a neon "Open" sign in the window and the lights were on. We parked in the small lot and got out in the rain. Door was locked. Two "closed" placards in the window. Staff inside ignored us at the door. We went back to the car in the rain.
I called them from the car and a woman answered. She couldn't tell me why we were ignored. Passed me off to the the owner/manager. He said they were full
As we approached the restaurant there was a neon "Open" sign in the window and the lights were on. We parked in the small lot and got out in the rain. Door was locked. Two "closed" placards in the window. Staff inside ignored us at the door. We went back to the car in the rain.
I called them from the car and a woman answered. She couldn't tell me why we were ignored. Passed me off to the the owner/manager. He said they were full
Dale F.
Jun 25, 2018
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I've driven by this place a few times and decided to stop in for a Saturday lunch.
They do have a reasonable lunch menu prices were reasonable portion sizes were good.
Service was good and I really enjoyed the old train station with all the local and railroad history throughout the place.
My wife ordered a salad with grilled chicken nice portion size and really tasty she enjoyed that.
I had their take Philly half sub with fries, good size good taste and I especially love the role that it was on very fresh and soft I enjoyed it.
My daughter had a grilled cheese sandwich and fries and she enjoyed
They do have a reasonable lunch menu prices were reasonable portion sizes were good.
Service was good and I really enjoyed the old train station with all the local and railroad history throughout the place.
My wife ordered a salad with grilled chicken nice portion size and really tasty she enjoyed that.
I had their take Philly half sub with fries, good size good taste and I especially love the role that it was on very fresh and soft I enjoyed it.
My daughter had a grilled cheese sandwich and fries and she enjoyed
Jesse K.
Feb 01, 2017
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Jennifer S.
Jan 10, 2017
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Marty M.
Dec 18, 2016
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Natalie M.
Sep 18, 2016
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I really hate giving reviews like this but out meal was that bad.
Let me start off by saying that the place is a cool old railroad station. Lots of old pictures on the walls and a very rustic atmosphere. We had a reservation for 6:30 and I the place was completely empty except one table of two. We had 9 adults and 2 toddlers. The entire time we were there not one other party came in. That should have tipped me off.
The service from our waitress was the only bright spot of the meal. She was very attentive with drink refills and pleasant.
Every single dish we ordered (veal, seafood platter
Let me start off by saying that the place is a cool old railroad station. Lots of old pictures on the walls and a very rustic atmosphere. We had a reservation for 6:30 and I the place was completely empty except one table of two. We had 9 adults and 2 toddlers. The entire time we were there not one other party came in. That should have tipped me off.
The service from our waitress was the only bright spot of the meal. She was very attentive with drink refills and pleasant.
Every single dish we ordered (veal, seafood platter
Patrick F.
Jul 11, 2016
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Allen I.
Aug 13, 2011
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A very nice place and lovely drive. This historic stop is want Adirondack lore is all about. Worth the drive for good food and to hear the stories from your hosts on how the local tourism began with the advent of the railroad and this original train station now turned restaurant.
Watch the local paper for their weekly specials but everything on the menu is good!
Watch the local paper for their weekly specials but everything on the menu is good!
Matt E.
Aug 29, 2010
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3.5 stars...
The Big Moose Station bar and restaurant was originally a train station that was built in 1926 (which replaced a train station built here in 1892). The station is actually at the highest elevation of any train station east of the Mississippi at 2,044ft.
After finding the place on Yelp and checking their online menu I came here for breakfast to try their biscuits and gravy. Unfortunately the website isn't kept up to date and that item is no longer on the menu. The breakfast menu is very small but reasonably priced (almost everything is under $7). I wished I could say that the
The Big Moose Station bar and restaurant was originally a train station that was built in 1926 (which replaced a train station built here in 1892). The station is actually at the highest elevation of any train station east of the Mississippi at 2,044ft.
After finding the place on Yelp and checking their online menu I came here for breakfast to try their biscuits and gravy. Unfortunately the website isn't kept up to date and that item is no longer on the menu. The breakfast menu is very small but reasonably priced (almost everything is under $7). I wished I could say that the
Chris S.
Jan 23, 2010
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The Big Moose Station is a hidden gem that you should most definitely seek out if your visiting the Central Adirondack region. This bar and restaurant is a converted train station from the old Adirondack line. When we first went there, it was right between the lunch and dinner menus and the place was a bit slow, it was October though, but the owner/cook was more than accommodating. He took the time to explain the menu, answer questions about the building and even showed us around. He takes his work seriously and they make a mean cheesesteak, we found out that hes from the Philadelphia area. But