Picture: A Banh Mi

In a hat tip to our fine Lake -- and those able body boaters who cruise our fine waterway -- several area restaurants will be offering special “Captain’s Menus” as part of the Opening Weekend festivities.

The menus are primarily seafood based and our local chefs have thrown out a long line and caught some fine and delicious dining options indeed.

Among the non-seafood specials is the Banh Mi, being offered by Mr. P’s Mountain Smokehouse. It’s a Vietnamese sandwhich served on a baguette. It’s typically filled with a choice of meats with a spicy chilli sauce and accompanied with vegetables which may include fresh cucumber slices, cilantro and fresh or pickled carrots. Mrs P.’s version is served with smoked chicken, pork or tofu and of course can be ordered on a Gluten Free roll.

And don’t forget the scrumptious pancake breakfast being served by Schroon’s very own Cub Scout Troop at the Fish and Game Club on Sunday. It goes from 7:00 am to 12 noon. $6 adults, $4 for kids 12 and younger.

DeCesare’s Pizzeria

Fried Haddock Sandwich on a toasted Kaiser roll, served with home made French fries, cole slaw and tartar sauce. Available for lunch or dinner. $9.95

938 Route 9, Schroon Lake. Opposite Dollar General (518)532-9200

Drake’s Restaurant

The Captain’s Plate featuring large steamed snow crab cluster, jumbo fried shrimp, fried calamari with coulis sauce, cconut onion Rings, cole slaw, salad, rolls & butter, spinach dip $22.95

1295 US Route 9. (518) 532-9040.

Morningstar Bistro

$1 off either the Atlantic Salmon Filet Sandwich, served with cusabi dressing, lettuce & tomato, Terra Chips and cucumber or broccoli salad or a Savory Crepe filled with Smoked Salmon, cream cheese, capers, and red onion, served with mixed greens. $8.95

1079 Main Street. (518) 532 0707

Mr. P’s Mountain Smokehouse

New and for a limited time! Smoked Turkey Leg (GF) $5

Smoked salmon filet served with rice crackers and chipotle cream cheese (GF) $8

Banh Mi sandwich with smoked chicken, pork or tofu, served on a hoagie roll with cucumbers, carrot & radish slaw, soy sauce, mayo and fresh cilantro (GF available) $9.50

1106 Route 9 -- opposite the Grand Union just up from The Strand Theater. (518) 532-4300

Witherbee’s Carriage House

Loft Menu: The Captain’s Sliders. Crispy Haddock sliders topped with lettuce and tomato, comes with our famous crispy American fries. $8.95

Dining Room Menu: Grilled Salmon with Bubba’s own Maple Syrup and mustard glaze, comes with homemade soup or fresh artisan green salad, fresh potato and vegetable of the day. $17.95

581 US Route 9 Schroon Lake, NY 12870 (518) 532-9595

And be sure to check out our other eateries

In Town:

Alpine Pizza 1104 Main Street (518) 532-0545

Higher Ground Coffee Shop 1072 Main Street (518) 532 9092

Stewart's Ice Cream 1068 Main Street (518) 532 9095

Flanagan's Pub 1067 Main Street (518) 532 0175

Timberwolf Pub 1071 Main Street (518) 532 9586

Pitkins 1085 Main Street (518) 532 7918

Shirley's Diner 1081 Main Street (518) 5329449

Outer Schroon:

Paradox General Store 759 NYS Rt. 74. Paradox, NY 12858 (518) 532-7462