Courtside Grille is tucked inside the Impact Athletic Center in Halfmoon. It offers a mix of…read moresalads, sandwiches, wraps and pizza Tuesdays thru Fridays for lunch. The only reason I ordered takeout from Impact Grille on a Wednesday was to get two Eggplant Sandwiches made by the semi-retired, fabulous, talented Angerami sisters who used to own Civitellos on Jay Street in Schenectady. For the past two years, they have been operating the Grille and serving a few signature items such as their outstanding Eggplant Sandwich on their homemade thin sliced Italian Bread. The sandwich did not disappoint and satisfied a longtime craving. Angela's Beans and Greens Soup was also memorable. I was a regular at Civitellos on Jay Street since childhood. I lived nearby and remember walking there with my mother beginning at age five. Loved the lemon Ice! Their Tomato Pie is incredible! Their dough is both crispy and chewy, the tomato sauce is great, and the thin slices of fresh garlic sprinkled on the top make it the best. The Eclairs they make are delicious and big enough to share but only if you want to... It was good to find out the delicious Eggplant Sandwiches are still being served at their new endeavor. Next time I will make the time to dine in and greet the ladies.

I decided to try The Courtside Grille after seeing that they offered trivia…read more With that being said, I ordered chicken tenders and tater tots. To start, the chicken tenders were average. They were crispy, but they were a bit dry and had little flavor. The tenders were fine, but they were nothing special. On the contrary, the tater tots were very good. To illustrate, the tots were crunchy, hot, and had nice flavor. In addition, the inside of the tots were nice and fluffy. However, I suggest staying away from the trivia here because of the guy who runs it. To make clear, the guy was rude and accused my group of cheating because I was on my phone. The problem is you have to use your phone to write in the answers. After my group won, he refused to give us the prize. It was very unprofessional and the guy was just an unpleasant person. Collectively, The Courtside Grille has solid food, but watch out for the trivia guy.

This little hidden gem is amazing! Not only is the food to die for, it's at a great price! The…read morestaff is so nice as well! The owner Laurel takes your happiness and enjoyment of the food and atmosphere so serious and she's just so kind! Anything you get from here is sooo delicious and will have you coming back for more! My recommendation is to definitely try the specials! They change every day and are always so mouthwatering delicious!! Hard to find a place that makes a good Ruben or hot tuna sandwich but this is the place to go forsure! Call and order for pickup or dine in and get great service from the staff! Beautiful outdoor patio for eating in the summer time as well! Worth the money and the time! Rating 5 start because I can't rate 10 stars. Once you get a taste you'll keep coming back I promise you!

The motto: Get Stuffed…read more Ordered a Rachel, and it was excellent. The seeded rye bread used was hearty and did not fall apart. It was grilled perfectly. It was good to know the turkey is roasted "in house." I took half home. In my opinion, the prices are not only fair but on the low side for the quality of food served. My sandwich was only $9.99 with chips and a pickle spear. Side salads are inexpensive and delicious I hear. The two sided laminated menu was easy to navigate. Specials of the day are posted at the entrance. Service was prompt and friendly. The charming cafe is located at the end of a strip of businesses off Rt. 7 near the Galleria 7 Food Court. There are many tables and a full bar in a well lit inside seating area. In addition, there is a great patio with nice planters on one side. Lots of parking. Easy access for wheelchairs and walkers. Looking forward to returning for a Panini, or soup, or salad, or breakfast sandwich. I will check out the catering menu to use in future. From Owner: After 20+ years on the corporate side of culinary, I traded in my 9-to-5 life to pursue my dream of opening The Stuffed Rooster. A lifetime of love, recipes, and ideas have gone into this company, and I am fortunate to have found a dedicated team to help make this dream a reality.

I've tried many of the Greek dishes and they were very flavorful. The spanakopita was absolutely…read morecreamy and delicious and it came with Greek potatoes, which were big wedges and a big to salad... Their Greek pizza is great, it has artichoke hearts, broccoli, garlic on I think, onions, Kalamata, olives, mozzarella cheese, and sliced feta cheese. I usually tell them to go late and the cheese because they do do it very heavy, but it's to die for. For an appetizer I usually get the dolmades. They are great beliefs, stuffed with lamb and rice and dill seasoning and they give you a tzatziki sauce on the side delicious.. they do have chicken, Parm dishes and chicken, marsala and other pasta and seafood dishes too. It's not all Greek and their soups are wonderful.. The service could be a little better. They need to work on that. It takes time for them to get to you, but I can't complain about the food at all. I've never had a bad dish there and all the servers I had were very personable. I think they could use some updating inside the building, but if you want some pretty decent Greek food that's the place to go and very inexpensive and large portions.

Happy Mother's Day?! i would love to tell you how the food is here but after driving to clifton…read morepark from albany for dinner we were left to sit for over 25 minutes. when i went up to the hostess station at the front i explained we were waiting over 25 minutes and no one came to speak to us. she stated the server was a "mess" and was busy. she asked what I wanted her to do. i asked if she would please have her take our order that would be great. we watch as she speaks to the owner. someone finally comes over. she comes over and asks about the drink order and i say an apology would be nice. she tells us the "poor" people next to us didn't get their salads and she's busy. she takes our drink orders and then asks if we want to order to which we say yes. she looks at us and completely walks away. we waited five to ten minutes before we got up to leave. my daughter and husband left and i flagged down the owner. i asked him if he was management and he says he was the owner. i explain what happened and he says "i'm sorry". there was no offer to feed us after waiting all that time there was no offer to make it right either. happy mother's day i guess? the place was not empty there were people there but the section we were sitting in was not overtly busy. my husband has rarely walked out, he is the one who had enough stating the service was poor and we wouldn't be back. if you want to chance wether or not they will actually feed you, this is the place for you! I understand on a holiday it can be busier. our issue wasn't with the wait, despite our section not being busy. our issue was no one checked on us and said we are running a bit behind we will be right with you. our issue was the hostess knowing who our server was and what area we were seated based on me complaining she never came over. she called her "messy" and asked what i wanted her to do. lastly when i spoke to the owner he apologized after we sat in his establishment for an hour hungry and didn't offer to feed us. It seems as though they know they have an issue with this waitstaff and won't address it. We had a reservation and would not have minded a wait that was not the issue. My husband said i wasn't rude when I asked for an apology. After our waitress took our drink orders she asked if we were ready to order food. we said yes and she stood there looking at us for a minute before disappearing for another 5-10 minutes without saying anything to us and without taking our food orders. our drive was a 20-30 minute drive to this establishment. All we expected was to eat. The owner apologized but never offered to feed us or rectify the situation. if you enjoy poor service grecian's is for y

We had a small problem with a smoked ham at Easter…read more I called to let them know. David said to stop by and he would take care of it. I told him we really just wanted them to know about the problem and that we ate the ham, so there was no need for anything on their side. He said I should stop in anyway. When I did, he GAVE me meat & fish that was worth way more than the ham! THAT'S customer service... above and beyond!

The staff are speedy, competent, attentive, and consistently appear to like their jobs…read more Good home cooks need quality ingredients. Having this place close has spoiled us; the deli and prepared foods make cooking virtually unnecessary. The fresh-made takeout is also delicious. The shelves have plenty of fresh and unique ingredients and I love being able to order exactly what I need at the butcher counter. This is a delightful, friendly neighborhood butcher and specialty grocer. Often just walking through inspires my creative side.

Ambiance: Emma Jayne's feels like a cozy house turned restaurant. Inside, there's a homey bar to…read morethe left with bar seating, a couch area, and a few high tops. Behind the entrance, two dining rooms plus outdoor seating. On a busy Saturday night, the crowd skewed older with a few young couples on dates. Food: We tried the braised short rib and prime rib, both delicious, with fair portion sizes and prices. Bread and butter included. The espresso cheesecake? Absolutely fantastic. Service: We had a reservation but waited 10 minutes, which was understandable; they were packed! Everyone was friendly, and our waiter was personable. TL;DR: Good food at a reasonable price, cute and simple interior, older crowd, cozy vibes.

Cozy and spacious atmosphere, excellent menus, attentive staff…read more The lunch and dinner menus have so many great options it's hard to choose. I recommend looking at the menu online if you want to really consider your options. Signature and seasonal cocktails are made with quality fresh ingredients, and the bartenders are delightful.

I knew this tavern existed, but never stopped before. This evening my wife & I decided on a simple…read moredinner and a drink. After checking Yelp for suggestions, Crescent Wrench popped up as a suggestion. A short time later we arrived at the Wrench. Upon entering the Barmaid/Waitress greeted us with a warm hello. We took a table and were immediately asked what beverage we wanted. We each found something off the menu that sounded good. I ordered the hot Italian Combo which came with fries. My wife had the hamburger quesadilla and she loved it. Both were hot and very good. The Tavern isn't huge, but it is cozy and this is what I'd call a Home Town Tavern.

Was on my way back from grocery shopping and my son wanted wings. I googled for some new wing spots…read moreand this one showed up. The address looked familiar but couldn't remember the name. This restaurant housed Pam's pub and was probably taken on by new management in the last year or so. Overall the place is a perfect place if you like to watch football. The place was packed with football enthusiasts watching the game, drinking beer, refilling popcorn and screaming as their team scores or messes up. This is a true American joint with typical American food. Wings were decent, quesadilla, macaroni salad and fries were great. I'm yet to eat the wrap as I was stuffed and had to bring it home. Overall a great place that's tucked away in a strip mall. Most of the seating is on bar stools with swivel chairs that actually gets you a better view of different games.

Very solid pizza...NY style, thin crust, ample cheese (real mozzarella).....maybe could have used…read moremore sauce but overall? solid choice and pizza the way I like it. Service was friendly and prompt. Would definitely return

Alright... The BEAST has spoken. Let's break this one down honestly. Yesterday for lunch I grab a…read moreslice of 2 Coming in hot with a 3.5-star rating, this spot almost hits that elite tier--but there are a few things holding it back from greatness. First off, presentation and crust game? Solid. You're getting a good bake, decent structure, and slices that hold their own. Not floppy, not overly stiff right in that respectable middle lane. That's a win. Now let's talk about the sauce... because this is where things get mixed. Taking a look at some of the chatter on Yelp, there's a noticeable trend and I've got to agree. The sauce is inconsistent. Some bites hit with a nice tang and balance, but others feel either a little too sweet or lacking depth. It doesn't always punch through the cheese like you want it to. For a place trying to compete in the pizza game, sauce consistency is everything--and right now, it's just not elite. Cheese and toppings are good--not mind-blowing, but definitely respectable. No complaints there. Quality is there, just not standout.

Welp this one was a flop.. although the staff was very kind the service and food seemed to fail us…read more Took a 30min for half our tables drinks and when we asked the server they said they were ready to pick up then quickly returned and said they had a shift change and someone would be making them. Our tables drinks got a few sandwiches, a wrap and a quesadilla. The beyond burger came out without avocado, sauce ... all regular menu items. The quesadilla came out dry and clearly had been sitting under a lamp or near heat for sometime as the cheese on the side was melted. I had been here once before and it was okay not sure if it was just the shift but the food and service was below average. Here's a pic of the French onion which was pretty good.

Decent enough service for our party of seven. I ordered a panini as a sandwich because I can't eat…read moredairy, and the bread used was lackluster. I actually peeled it apart and just ate the inside. Which tasted fine, but the bread definitely had to be pressed. Chips were nice & crispy, and all others meals were reportedly great. Good place for a larger group eating lunch at 11.30.

Not your neighborhood take-away! This is a beautiful sit down restaurant that serves wonderful…read morefood. A wonderful mix of traditional dishes and the more typical dishes are served with a twist to keep them interesting. The decor is lovely and the tables have plenty of space around them. Worth the drive!

I'm visiting my sister, who lives in Troy and she took me for dinner. Everything and I mean…read moreeverything was delicious! We got the crab ragoo. So perfectly cooked. Hot and fresh when it came out. Moved on to the Gen Tsos chicken. The best I think I've ever had. The sauce had such flavor! A little spicy but I kept going back for more. Then on to the steamed shrimp rolls. Very delicate and delicious. Also got an order of shrimp lo mein. Noodles big and fat and lots of shrimp. Ended with some tiramisu for dessert. I was shocked how good it was. Light and creamy. Our server was very sweet and attentive. Definitely be back on my next visit and my sister spreading the word. Great restaurant and love the decor too! Highly recommend!

I really like supporting small local businesses, and Classic Crust is a place we go to once in a…read morewhile when we can swing it. It is pretty expensive, which makes it more of an occasional treat for us. I do wish they used more farm-to-table, locally sourced, or organic ingredients to better match the price point. I also wish the gluten-free crust was homemade. It tastes like it might be frozen. That said, the food itself is always really good. The pizzas are a decent size (bigger than a personal pizza but smaller than a typical large takeout pizza) and there's a nice variety of options. Everything we've tried has been super tasty. The drinks are great too, just also on the pricey side. The restaurant is small and cozy, and the service has always been friendly when we've gone. It gets busy often, so it's smart to get there early if you want a table. Overall, it's a great little spot with solid food; just more of a splurge night than an everyday dinner.

Family opted for pizza night. The restaurant was semi full and the host was very accommodating as…read morewe asked to be seated outside. Great outdoor seating. Our waitress Ava was delightful and took care of our drink orders very quickly. Both my daughter and I found their Ginger Ale very sweet. Grandson and I shared a classic pizza, 1/2 olives, my daughter and SIL shared a pepperoni,mushroom, and black olive pie. The ratio of sauce, cheese and toppings were excellent. Both pies were delicious, just the crusts were too burnt for our taste.