“Our recent experience at Il Faro for our son's baptism celebration was wonderful! Hosting 53 guests for a private event, the restaurant's warm and charming atmosphere made for a memorable event.Jess and her staff exhibited a level of attention to detail that surpassed our expectations. The welcoming ambiance as we entered the restaurant immediately made our family and guests feel at ease and ready to celebrate.Jess's personalized touch extended to the creation of a menu that not only offered a diverse and delicious selection but also accommodated various food sensitivities and allergies among our guests. Each dish was crafted with quality and flavor and all met with unanimous praise from our guests. The spirit and beverage choices also added to the dining experience. The selection of sweet treats capped off the celebration on a high note!The service was impeccable, with the staff seamlessly anticipating our needs and ensuring a smooth flow of the celebration. The waitstaff demonstrated a perfect balance of professionalism and friendliness!Jess's team deserves high praise for delivering an outstanding experience for our son's baptism celebration. The warm and inviting atmosphere, thoughtful menu, and fabulous service made this event truly special for our family and guests. We highly recommend Il Faro for anyone looking to host a memorable private event.“
“Lucky ? to have stopped at The Bunker during our stay in Greenbush. We sat at the bar and our server Lauren was so attentive, friendly and made a delicious dirty martini. The food was excellent! We ordered the salmon tacos and Philly cheesesteak, both scrumptious! Actually, I order fish tacos quite often and these were the best I’ve ever had. We will definitely stop in again when traveling through the are.“
“Was a fun experience and we had a great guy show us how to throw and help us where needed. Informative and nice.The downfall was entering in they made it feel very confusing and didn’t seem to have a hold of the place. Want busy either so I expected a little more help with the process at the beginning. Also was hoping for more of that throughout but they seemed to be very distant.“
“Went for the shrimp and grits this time it was really good, a little bit on the tomatoy side but delicious nonetheless... I did switch out the andouille sausage for the turkey sausage. And a side of a biscuit because their biscuits are amazing seriously. Normally I get the chicken and waffles, which is also amazing but I'm glad I decided to try the shrimp and grits... Hint: asked them to take the tai off. I mean pinch it off don't let them take your shrimp tip from you,“
“I absolutely love coming here. The food is always so fresh and delicious. The staff is very helpful, kind and patient. They have great suggestions too if you’re not sure what to order.They have a plethora of vegan and vegetarian options too.“
“I went with a friend on St Patrick's day, it was packed, food was great the service was even better for a small place and being packed it felt like a homie atmosphere. I had not been there even though I knew all about it, so I'm sorry I never went before the next time I go will not be on a holiday. It will be for lunch and drinks, and I can't wait to go“
“This restaurant is definitely a place to check out while you’re in Troy. Very unique dishes catered to everyone depending on what you’re craving. Salads, burgers, pasta , vegan dishes . And they even have a pool table if you’re trying to play a few rounds before hitting the bars around town afterwords. This is a nice place to bring friends with you.“
“Look, for a craft beer bar in Albany, it just doesn't get better than this place. The curated draft list is amazing, specially the nod towards old money flavors. One lukr and two machines are also a great addition to the place. The place itself is small, but spaced out well. Want good beer, and sandwiches, come here, seriously.“
“Chicken Wings. Hands down, the best around. I used to go to The Ruck, but last time the wings looked like they were from week-old chicks. Never seen wings so tiny. I've gone to the Ale House ever since...as a lone patron, never felt weird. I recommend the Hefeweizen to pair.“
“We had our engagement party here. We were lucky to be able to reserve the River Bar. Jared did an amazing job helping us plan the event. He suggested a date where live music was playing which made our party even better. He worked with us to create a food menu and gave us awesome feedback on how much to order based upon our party size. The rest of the staff that served our party was wonderful. The drinks and food were delicious. The staff made sure the food was staying hot throughout the party and they even helped us box up all of our gifts at the end of the night. They did everything to make sure we had a memorable night. To top it all off, it's nice to have a place to go in Troy, New York that supports your local law enforcement and first responders. If you are thinking of having a private party this is a great option!“
“I had a great Valentine’s Day meal at Ama Cocina. It is one of the best Mexican restaurants in Albany in my opinion. I recommend getting the pitcher of margarita for the table. You can choose between a few different kinds, we decided to go with the strawberry. The pitcher came with free chips and salsa as well, which I think is a great idea. Between the two of us we both had four margaritas and had to get an Uber home but it was such a great time!Our waitress brought over a new glass with ice and sugar rims every time we went through a margarita. I was very impressed with the service and the attention to detail we received from the staff. The guacamole and queso was delicious and I would definitely get it again when I go back. The tacos were all good but I have to admit the barbacoa was my favorite one. It had a great flavor to it that I never had before. I can’t wait to go back. Thanks!Vegetarian options: Large selection if you don’t eat meatParking: Paid parking lot across the street. $4 for two hours. Also street parking is available if you want to try your luck.Kid-friendliness: Yes bring the kidsWheelchair accessibility: Beware there are steps“
“We were out on a road trip and decided to crash the local pub after dinner for cocktails and karaoke. Reget going to dinner beforehand. The food coming out of the kitchen looked and smelled great. Drinks were good and reasonable priced. The locals took us in and we had a great time. 5 stars for Songbird Karaoke.“
“The food was amazing!!!!! The 605 smash burger was top notch. ( I got mine without the bacon) I have tried many burgers before, but this restaurant tops even my favorite burger place called The Shake Shack. Definitely going back again. I celebrated my birthday there with the family and they all enjoyed their food as well. If you want reservation the most they can fit at their low table is between 8-10 people, but the have high seating too and nice booths.. The staff were very nice and knowledgeable of the menu. The place was clean. I hope nothing, but success for this business. I will be back! Keep it up!Only con: hope they give more options for a kids menu and drinks.“
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“This place has great atmosphere, drinks, and service. What more can you expect from a distillery/cocktail bar? It’s nice to have a cocktail focused place, with bartenders that know how to make them. They can also make mocktails and have wine and beer available. You can also tell them what kinds of things you like, and they will make you something good.“
“Great food good beer I really like this place. Nice inside and even can go outside. If you are ever in the Ravena Selkirk area this is definitely a place you should give a try to! Lunch dinner and beers! What more could you ask for, am I right? Of course I'm right because I'm the man! Ha! Excellent. And now Yelp wants me to write a longer review, so I'll continue writing extra b.s. to lengthen my review a bit! Here we go!“
“Pint Sized is the place to go for craft beers in the center square neighborhood. They make it easy to try unique beers, ciders, canned wines and seltzers. A chill atmosphere with constant, fun events and local food pop ups. Staff are knowledgeable and friendly. Dog friendly.“
“Ended up going there tonight with 2 co workers of mine and it was a great place. Very laid back atmosphere and not noisy at all where we could actually have a conversation and not have to yell to hear each other. I ended up getting a bowl of the chili, which was amazing. Had the perfect amount of meat and beans in it. And I also had an order of fried mushrooms that were also amazing. Alot of places when you order fried mushrooms the breading just falls right off and mushrooms are mushy, but these were nice and crispy and batter tasted great. The bartender Brittany did and amazing job as well. She was really quick and was always there to make sure are drinks for good and also had great conversations with her. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a nice bar with great food.“
“My bartender had the widest selection of gin I've ever heard of. So I decided to go back to my basic Gin Martini. He recommended the Brooklyn Gin since I'm all about my local distillers... He also recommended that I try blue cheese olives instead of plain olives and orange bitters instead of my go-to Angostura bitters. The Brooklyn Gin has a distinct smooth flavor, unlike anything I've ever had before. I was thinking this would be my nightcap, but am now feeling refreshed... ????Kudos to Brooklyn Gin and to my knowledgeable bartender, Braden! ??“
“Nice staff, decent food, great time... my son's band played here, so check them out for live shows! Parking sucks, not the fault of the bar... it's just a Troy fact... also check out @flatwoundsny the band (shameless plug) thanks Eldorado for a great night!“
“I love this spot. My coworkers and I occasionally come here from across the street for Saturday lunch. It’s very welcoming and friendly inside. The staff and patrons are very relaxed and chill. Lots of TVs above the bar displaying any sport you’d like from NASCAR to golf. The food is fairly priced and good quality. Portions are good sized, and the food is tasty and filling after a hard week of work. I love the specials on offer. They update the specials regularly, though I’m not sure if it’s daily or weekly. The $1.50 cheeseburger special is hard to beat. I recommend the jalapeño poppers appetizer to start. If you need time to order, it’s a solid pick while you decide. They’ll be fresh meaning they’re piping hot and have molten cheese inside, so cut them open to cool before biting into them though! The chicken sandwiches are huge, and I definitely recommend them. The chicken patties are so big, they use two pieces of cheese to cover it.Parking: Parking is to the side of the building in a large gravel lot without marked spaces. There’s never been a shortage of space when I’ve come here, though it does get busy sometimes. The parking lot is a good gauge of how busy the inside will be.“
“Went out for a late night bite with kiddo and boyfriend. Atmosphere was great, the waitress we had was very friendly, on point, refilled as well as took plates out of the way pretty quickly! Food was AMAZING!! Would recommend for a late night out for a quick bite and drink!“
“I ordered garlic, Parmesan wings from Dutch's Place for lunch today. The wings were even more tender than any other place I have tasted them. And the garlic and Parmesan permeated the wings as well. The only thing missing was the blue cheese sauce. I called Dutch's and they said that I didn't have it listed on my order. I then checked my phone, saw that it was indeed on my order and called GrubHub to confirm it, indeed it was on the order they had. It would've been an extra boost to the wings, which needed no additional support, but would've kicked things up a lot . GrubHub gave me $3.24 off of the bill because of this which was pretty nice. Minus that though, everything was pretty good.“
“I go here often. They've made this a pretty cool concept. I have the $9.99/month plan, unlimited movies plus free popcorn and 10% off food/drink. A regular ticket is $11 so even if you go once a month it's well worth it. They show the same first-run movies available anywhere. The food is passable, but you order it on your phone from your seat and they serve you. The only thing I don't like is the 20% tip they automatically add to your tab. I would normally tip around 20% anyway if the service is decent, but it should be my choice. The staff is young and somewhat inexperienced, but they're trying, and they're very nice and helpful. I definitely recommend this theater and its monthly pass.“
“We came here for a drink unfashionably early Saturday night and just had the best time. It's cool and fun but not pretentious--great vibe and music. The owners and staff were so friendly and helpful--and the Dr Disco slaps. Can't wait to go back!“
“Food was delicious, we had salads that looked very nice and tasty. The salad was a good size so you won't leave hungry. The sandwiches were very good, the grilled chicken was cooked be to moist. Excellent place to hang out and have a great dinner while chatting with colleagues. The dessert options were not great but you won't need it since the food will keep you happy. Thank you for the great experience.“
“I've been coming to Mean Max since the Marie days. When they said they were opening a second location in Troy I was skeptical that they would be able to replicate the special place that is Mean Max. But they managed to out do themselves - starting with a proper, larger, sign. Next they placed this tap room right on Monument Square so there are great restaurants around. The tap room is brighter than Glens Falls on account of windows front and back and has its own vibe...but the beer and great customer service is the same. Well...for the most part. They do have a special lager exclusive to this location (quick tip - look up their Glens Falls venue to see the menu at either location). Staff is always friendly and the beer has great variety - of which they all do well. Definitely a place to stop and visit.“
“Food was pretty good my wings were a little burned but they werent bad at all. The atmosphere is excellent, it waz very personal just me and my partner. The staff was receptive to needs and was very nice, great drink menu. Highly recommend.“
“Easily the best $5 I’ve ever spent!! I moved to the area recently and am beyond thrilled June’s Farm is only 10 minutes away. I will be visiting often. It was a 50° February day the so I decided to finally visit and walk the trail. They have all these wonderful seating areas so I look forward to bringing a book when it gets warmer and reading next time these extremely happy and relaxed animals. The grounds are beautifully maintained and I can only imagine how pretty it must look in spring/summer. I look forward to doing the animal feedings too. The animals are so sweet and gentle. It was therapeutic just watching them rest in the fields without a worry in the world. They have wonderful homes, stables, coops, etc. Junes Farms is a must visit!“
“Albany landmark one of the last black owned bars in Albany. Nice spot when you don't want to be around drama...most youngins don't want to go there because it's fairly low key which is why I rather go there. when I want to grab a drink in peace..go there grab a drink and show Phil love for keeping this establishment open!“
“My friend and I were grateful that the table requested (booth) was provided. We both had the grilled cheese (we both asked and received the alteration of Swiss cheese only) and the tomato bisque soup. Delicious! Server was appropriately attentive and efficient, and professional.“
“Neighborhood bar with great food... Great steak sandwich, Caesar salad and white pizza. Was a nice meeting partner to catch up with friends... Relaxing no rush atmosphere. I'll be back...Parking: Street parking... Was easy at lunch time the day before ?“
“Voted best dive bar in Albany. They are proud of that title and their Irish heritage! Light atmosphere. Everyone seems happy. No drama. We had some cold beers and a basket of cooked to perfection fried foods which included mozz sticks, onion rings, fries, and chicken tenders. Enough to share with many. Great jukebox too. A good time was had by all in this little neighborhood bar. Cheers!“
“Great spot, good drinks for decent price! Bartender was a sweetheart. We also did karaoke for $100/hr which seemed a little steep since it was only 5 of us, but it was one of our birthdays so we did it. But still seemed a little high in price.But overall, we had a good time, really cool spot, great decor and overall very friendly staff!“
“I have to say that my daughter and son in law recently got married and had their reception at Browns and this place is absolutely amazing. Ellie, Nicky do an amazing job helping with the planning of their wedding/reception. Jeff who was our bartender for the reception didn't miss a beat. If you're looking for a place with amazing food and service, Browns is the place!!Thank you for making the day perfect!!Patty S.“
“Our waitress was really amazing. Bummed that I didn't get her name to shout her out. Came here with a party of 11 and was seated immediately. The monkey bread was my favorite. The wings were decent. Food portion sizes were HUGE. Lively crowd but not too noisey. Enjoyed my time“
“12/10 dive bar experience (solid pours on the drinks, disgustingly good mozz sticks, and a pool table with a good crowd) EXCEPT for Juan Picasso...This absolutely sorry excuse of a human being, after being asked to jimmy open the locked women's bathroom by myself and another woman when a younger woman had been in there for over half an hour with no response, became clearly embarrassed to find her sitting on the toilet with her pants down. He then decided to try and hide his blatant embarrassment behind unwarranted anger and project those feelings onto me, saying sarcastically "Thanks for making me open the door..." before walking away?!Listen, you douche canoe, I'm sure by now you realized that the woman in there actually needed a little assistance - I only wish someone had made YOU clean up the vomit on the floor. Pick on someone your own size next time, eh? Your attempt to hide your personal insecurities and your inability to handle your "big feelings" behind a facade of machismo is laughable at best and incredibly sad at worst. If you own a bar, you take care of your people - I wouldn't be surprised if someone ends up dying on your watch.The bartender, Jeff, was cool, though. We like Jeff.“
“I enjoyed my time at the fuse box. I would recommend going to anyone interested in seeing live music in the Capital District. The bartenders were nice and I enjoyed the vibe the stage room and bar had.Parking: Parking can be hard to find, consider ride sharing service imoKid-friendliness: Not so muchWheelchair accessibility: Yes flat entrance“
“I mostly just come here for the chips and salsa, which are always delicious, but the servers at my particular location are so friendly!Vegetarian options: Lots of vegetarian options outside of salad.Parking: Huge lot in front of the restaurant.“