So much fun here and they make good drinks and snacks too- we stay there all night sometimes…read moreplaying games

The food here is pretty good! It's an indoor golf place and sports bar. It can get pretty loud but…read moreif you are there for all of that, the menu should suit you. I have had the French Dip and the Chicken Pesto sandwich and they were both good.

Service was exceptional! The owner and bartender took care of us very well. We ordered Palomas for…read morea cocktail and the owner ran out to get grapefruit juice. I insisted we would switch to margaritas but the owner insisted. We share a flavorful dish of chow mein with almost half a grilled jerk chicken atop. The chow mein had hearty peices of shrimp and pork and a savory flavor. After eating for what seemed like an eternity the two of us still didn't finish the plate. The flow of guests was high. Alot of take away orders and neighbor regulars popping in for a quick drink at the bar. I believe there was a dj booth and dance area in the back but we sat at a booth in the very front. It was a perfect balance of relaxed dining but still upbeat energy. Only negative is 4 parking spots so plan to street park in a busy area of schenectady.

My wife and I stopped by with our three friends about 8pm on Saturday night. I was pleasantly…read moresurprised by the nice ambiance and decor with what looked like a copper top ceiling, a main bar, a few raised tables and 2 cozy leather chairs that made me think of enjoying a nice after dinner bourbon in the study of an late 19th to early 20th century study of a business tycoon or politician from that time period.. The bar tender, Noah, was impressive and friendly in that he knew his liquor stock very well, and could explain the flavor intricacies of the various types of bourbon, vodka, and gins. They also offer some non,-alcoholic beverages for the "designated driver" of the group too. We watched Noah make everything from regular and "dirty martinis" with fresh ingredients, as well as one drink where he used a butane lighter and some tiny cedar chips in a straining tool above the drink to give it a fresh, authentic smoky look and flavor. Noah knows his stuff!!!!! The patrons were friendly, diverse, and easy to socialize with if you chose to do so. The establishment is pet friendly for "socialized pets" with a water bowl outside the establishment and some free Milkbone treats inside. Keep in mind that this establishment is a "tasting room" with the majority of products from the New Scotland Distillery, but there are other options. Just don't expect to get a Bud Light Draft or food here. The only downside is that parking in the Lark Steet and State Street location is difficult to obtain without some effort, but we managed to park our vehicles 2 blocks away. This is not a direct criticism of the establishment because the experience is well worth this minor potential inconvenience. We would definitely go back there again, especially for the specialty drinks or the flights and half flights of their bourbon and vodka products. Thank you once again, Noah, for a pleasant and educational evening!!!

This place is very nice -- welcoming, artsy, comfortable, small but personable. We live across the…read morestreet, and my husband and I wanted to give it a try. Unfortunately, it was not a great experience. The bartender served our drinks with no napkins and no lime. Details are key in a place like this. It was also loud, and it looked like a birthday party was happening. If that was the case, maybe the place should have closed to the public to accommodate that celebration. People were loud and drunk, and the birthday boy was saying vulgar things. We will not be coming back.

Fantastic all the way around. I'd spend every evening here if I could! Ambiance, great service, a…read moreterrific selection of wines to choose from, and a clean, well designed vibe.

This spot is straight outta my Pinterest board: specialty cocktails, fire pits, couches, dim…read morelighting, charcuterie, s'mores dip, a novelty wine wall experience. Fair warning, everything was good, but for the price tag it's really the experience you are paying for. Attended a party in one of their private rooms. Furniture is a little too big for the room, making it a little tight. Also wished they had a server solely dedicated to us because I didn't feel like our server came around enough. Overall, worth the trip at least once!

RE review time kids! Here it is,Tuesday,the second Monday…read moreof the week. I'm shot from the screw show of the day and the bride is right there with me! We decided to take the short walk here for a few reasons, great beer and cider selection, always good service and.......taco Tuesday!! We found ourselves a table and were promptly greeted by our waitress,and placed our order for adult beverages. While waiting we cruised the menu, already knowing what we wanted (ehh never hurts to look!). Drinks delivered,I scratched our name on the pool table chalk board. Before you could say"rack-em!" Our dinner has arrived! The bride pulled the trigger on 2 chicken,1 beef and one fish tacos. I ran with 2 chicken and 2 beef. Along with an order of loaded fries to share. Great chow for sure! Man what a excellent way to end a craptastic day!

Good little local bar serving up a nice mix of beers on tap, plus a simple bar food menu w really…read moregreat wings. Nice staff. All around great joint.

Stopped for the wing walk jack Daniels wings. Hello!!?! Amazing flavor and perfectly crispy. If…read morethey continue to offer this flavor we would def come back for more. It's a cool little spot. Just needs more sound maybe for the atmosphere and that would brighten up the mood. But great bartender and food.

First of all, it is necessary to make a distinction between Nico's Pizzeria and Nico's Rooftop…read moreTavern. They both share the same address and phone number, and possibly the same kitchen. But one is head and shoulders above the other... literally! And that would be the Tavern because it is on the floor above the Pizzeria, and of course, the Rooftop is still one more level up. If you're looking for pizza slices or maybe a pizza to-go, the pizzeria on the ground floor is your place. If you want a full bar, a menu including a variety of pub foods, table service, and maybe a DJ spinning sounds, head on up the narrow staircase to the 2nd floor. The open sky can be found above a dozen tables still one further level up on the roof of the building. Our party of five was happy to score one of those dozen tables on the roof. Not just because it was a beautiful warm evening, but because the music in the tavern below was so loud that we would not have been able to carry on a conversation. Our group was here to sample a planned menu that has carried us from tavern to tavern throughout the Capital Region for over two years - wings, mozzarella sticks with Melba sauce, pizza, and wash it all down with good beer. And that was where we met our first hurdle. Beer is not sold by the pitcher at Nico's. Our server asked if we were going have a bucket. Apparently, that was a special that evening. We inquired what was available on draft and as our server went through the underwhelming list of fifteen, we decided upon pints of Ithaca Flower Power IPA, primarily because it was the only craft beer on draft. Our first order of wings were ordered with a hot sauce and tasted very good. They were still hot when served, the chicken on the flats was juicy, but a bit dry on the drumsticks. The hot sauce was not too hot, the only significant problem was that two of the ten wings were missing. The mozzarella sticks were pretty basic. We've had both better and worse. The Melba sauce was decent, it had a nice flavor and a good viscosity. For our first pizza we got what we call our "Steve N." It is a New York style red sauce with mozzarella, ham, bacon, and jalapeños. It should be noted that their "small" 6 slice pizza is not that small if you are eating other things. The crust at the edge of the pizza is very thick. It has a good flavor and requires a fair amount of chewing. Overall, the toppings were adequate but did not extend more than halfway from the center of the pie toward the edges. It was otherwise an enjoyable pizza. While we were enjoying the "Steve N", we ordered another round of Flower Power, more wings with hot sauce and extra crispy, and one of their Sicilian Style pizzas. At this point we also informed our server that we had been shorted two wings in the first order. In order to maximize our opportunity to sample more pizza toppings, we asked that half the Sicilian have sausage, onions, and peppers, and the other half be their chicken parmigiana topping. It took quite a long time for this order to be received. Both the wings and the pizza must have sat for awhile before coming to our table because both were only warm. The Sicilian is a huge square pizza cut into 12 slices. The end crusts are even thicker than what we had on the New York style - especially the corner slices. I did not find the chicken parm to be very tasty. Too much cheese and not enough chicken. The mozzarella didn't taste like or have a consistency like I was expecting. It was almost creamy in texture. The sausage was nothing special, and the onions and peppers were likely added raw after the pizza was removed from the oven. Our server was pleasant and accommodating to our special requests. The unique draw of Nico's may be either the open sky rooftop dining, or the Mug Club that they describe on their web page. Some of the appetizer items are huge portions for a mere $6. Our group will continue onward.

We went to Dukes for a birthday celebration. I made reservations and when we got there we asked for…read morea booth. We were told there were none available ( there were two empty ones right in front of us) but if we waited 15 minutes we may be able to get one. At the same time, a couple from the middle room came out and said they didn't like their table. They were immediately seated in one of the empty booths. Not wanting to make a fuss, we took the offered table. The wine was reasonably priced and my filet was a little less cooked than I like it but it was delicious. My husband's strip steak was inedible. It was tough and chewy. We were told that it was because of the cut of steak. We seldom send things back but when the manager came over ( no apology- seemed kind of bothered) he sent in back with no replacement although one was offered. The manager took it off the bill Needless to say, this is the last time we will eat at Dukes.

I finally made it to Duke's and I wasn't disappointed! An impromptu night out led us to River's…read more Luckily, Duke's wasn't very busy that night. We were sat in the new seating area adjacent to the River and the view was gorgeous and I had excellent light for photos. Our server was very professional and kind. We started out with cocktails and I asked if they had blue cheese stuffed olives, and he said he would stuff some for me - score! They were delicious too. Hand stuffed is the way to go. I had a perfect dirty martini and my sister tried one of the signature cocktails. Both were great! They also had a pretty affordable wine list. We started with the complementary bread and ordered the tuna poke dish. The bread was good and the everything seasoned butter was fun. The tuna dish was pretty basic and good. We asked for some more wontons and it was no problem. Again, we really did have great service. My sister ordered the scallops over lobster risotto and I ordered a steak. The risotto was perfect and actually had a good amount of tender lobster. I am picky with risotto and they nailed it. I ordered the ribeye with mushrooms. It came out perfectly cooked, and was a good quality piece of meat. It was perfectly matched with the mushrooms. My sister ordered the sticky toffee cake and she enjoyed it, I am not too big on sweets. Overall, I would come back here. I thought it was a nice experience, good food, and the prices aren't crazy considering how much it costs to dine out these days.

In from ATL on business, I've found myself at Da Joint twice in the past week. They have a nice…read moresetup with couches and comfy chairs to sit in. A handful of flat screens spread out around the place, and numerous tables are available if you are trying to use a laptop. Lots of variety in terms of hookah flavors and the service was very friendly.

They play fire Punjabi/desi music (even the new r&b releases)!…read moreThe person who works here was super chill - made us his special chai, gave us a board game, and kept us in the loop~ Never a bad idea to end the night with a laid back hookah lounge :)