I visited Bloom for a Galentine's Day Brunch with some friends. I made reservations easily online a couple of weeks before. When we walked in, we were immediately greeted by the hostesses. The place is beautifully decorated in floral wallpaper and there's a ceiling covered in fake flowers in their Garden Room, where we were sat. Their brunch menu has a ton of great options, including different sweet and savory offerings. I opted for the pork belly hash, which came with sweet potatoes, mushrooms, peppers and a poached egg. My friends got the Crab Cake Benedict and Papas y Huevos. We also got the Apple Streusel French Toast to split for the table. Everything was delicious! My hash had perfectly cooked poached eggs and delicious pork belly. The French toast was so good too. The cocktail menu had really creative options. My friend loved their avocado margarita. Like other Yelpers have mentioned, be sure to hit the red button in the bathroom for a fun dance party! I can't wait to go back and try their dinner menu soon. read more

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Tonight a friend and I checked out this new spot, Bloom Boutique Bar & Eatery -- and the name definitely did not lie There were flowers throughout the entire restaurant, creating such a calm, happy, serene atmosphere. It was a whole vibe. Our waitress was amazing! She explained the specials of the night with so much enthusiasm that we had to try them. I can't remember the exact name, but we ordered the steak poutine, bang bang shrimp, and Peruvian chicken. Now, I don't even eat seafood... but somehow we ate errrythang And that says a lot! Minus me tasting the   Everything was good, though I will say the chicken could've used a little more seasoning or sauce. Still tasty! For dessert, we had the churros (minus the ice cream) -- and they were DELISH. And let's not forget the bathroom -- yes, clean but don't forget to press the red light for a quick little party in there I'll definitely be back to check out more of the main dishes! read more

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Had a fantastic time here on a Friday night celebrating a friend's birthday. The place was packed! We were seated in the back under an amazing flower ceiling . They also have a nice bar area, a flower wall with booths and lots of seating in the main room. The ambience is really cool and so is the bathroom - as others have mentioned, push the red button!! Our server was fantastic, attentive without being intrusive, and let us celebrate in style. We started with a yummy cider and a fantastic Kentucky mule. I also had the French toast mocktail "for the drivers" which was delicious. I appreciated that they had a robust menu of nonalcoholic, creative cocktails The drinks are definitely NYC prices. We shared the bang bang shrimp & beets with goat cheese that were beautifully prepared and tasted delicious. My friend had the Korean barbecue sandwich that had a lovely side salad with a tasty vinaigrette. We also had the ahi tuna dinner which came out like a tower. The mashed potatoes were some of the best I've ever eaten, and I usually don't like mashed potatoes! The ahi tuna was overcooked and took away from the meal. We ended up sharing a huge bread pudding with candied bacon bits for dessert & cleaned the plate! What a great addition to this part of New Scotland Ave - adds a trendy vibe to the neighborhood. It's a great place for a special occasion! PS Make sure you save yourself some time to find a parking spot on the street - all the side lots were full when we went on a busy Friday night. read more

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Had an incredible book club meetup with 5 of my friends! Easily found parking and was sat right away (we had a reservation in which you put $10 down per person but you get that credited back your bill after dining). Our waiter was prompt and friendly. Each of us had a specialty cocktail which were tasty and strong. We shared the ahi tuna nachos, friend chicken and crab Rangoon dip appetizers. They portions were bigger than expected and delicious. I chose the scallop and risotto entree and yum, still thinking about it! It goes without saying that the decor is top tier. Will absolutely return. read more

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The place is gorgeous, well done for those influencer pictures of beautiful backdrops. A gorgeous flower wall and a party room with a beautiful flower ceiling. The bathroom is the most fun yet, a fun spot and old school party style, not to give it away. Must check it out for yourself. The food was ok. My Korean chicken sandwich wasn't spicy and just seemed to be missing something. Personally to bland for my liking. I substituted with a side of greens (salad) lettuce and that was absolutely what I got, thats it. It usually comes with side of fries. If I go back I would try the brunch or something else to see if I feel differently. My friend was ok with her ahi tuna but she said it wasn't her favorite. The service though was good and quick. It was the first Friday after opening and place was very quiet. Prices were kinda expensive for the hospital location, I don't see many going in for lunch. read more

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10/10 Vibes are so cute for brunch with flowers everywhere They have nice drinks I got the Korean chicken sandwich and it was possibly one of the best chicken sandwiches I have had ever. Asked for an extra thing of sauce on the side and I'm glad I did. Chicken was soft and tender. Flavors worked together great. Caesar salad was okay, the fries that you can get are the type of fries on the more "string shoe" side - yum. Would recommend and will be visiting again read more

Bloom Boutique Bar & Eatery - Korean chicken sandwich with Caesar salad - New American Near Me - Albany, New York

I've been watching for Bloom to open and I had to come for a girls dinner. The restaurant is gorgeous, we were seated at a cute booth underneath a flower wall. The vibe was great, our server was very kind and accommodating. We started with cocktails, the Final Say was delicious and similar to an aviation, I also enjoyed a dirty martini with blue cheese olives. A lot of the apps piqued our interest, but we decided in the crab Rangoon dip and the loaded potato funnel cake. The crab Rangoon dip was exactly as expected, very good! The wonton chips were a little greasy but still great with the dip. Unfortunately the loaded potato funnel cake was poorly executed and over cooked, so it was removed from the bill. Service was quick to resolve the issue. The truffle cheese wiz on the dish was delicious, but the potato cake was overdone. We then moved on to entrees, I chose the crab sandwich with greens after a heavy appetizer round. The sandwich was delicious, kinda like a crab salad BLT. I enjoyed the fresh taste and leftovers were just as good. The other two dishes on the table were the Katsu and Tortellini. The katsu was gorgeous and had great flavor. My friend loved the tortellini, added chicken, she said it was one of the best dishes she's had recently. It was a great course. We skipped dessert this evening, but the offerings sounded good. Overall, we had a very nice experience and I would definitely return. Also, I have to mention the party bathroom! Such a fun little quirk for this new spot. Make sure you press the red button during your bathroom break! read more

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Beautiful place. Enjoyed a nice lunch here. Love the menu offerings, so creative and upscale. The blueberry power bowl with shrimp was very good as was the service. Will definitely be back! read more

Found this gem of a restaurant through my Fantasy Football league. We hold a banquet dinner every year and the commissioner picked this place. I loved my experience so much that I brought my husband back a week later so he could try it. Excellent and friendly service. Delicious, fresh food and great drinks. I love the way it's decorated. The decor lifts your spirits. Gluten and dairy free options!! For a fun experience, press the red button in the bathroom read more

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Supper club review from a group of foodies! Atmosphere - so cute! Be sure to hit the red button in the bathroom. Food - soo gooodd! Both apps were awesome. Top entree was chicken katsu (I can't wait to go back for this). Salads not as good but not worth a lower review. Dessert was amazing. Service. Very good! Attentive waitress, very kind about easily splitting the bill for our large group. Very happy! We will be back very soon! So happy to have this gem in Albany. read more

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What an amazing brunch! Come hungry or be prepared for leftovers because the portions are giant! I love the ability to pair an entree with a side salad instead of home fries. And that's what I did for the Crab Cake Benedict! And the lemon ricotta pancakes were a great sweet pairing to end the meal! read more

Bloom Boutique Bar & Eatery - Crab Cake Benedict and Lemon Ricotta Pancakes - New American Near Me - Albany, New York

I liked the korean fried chicken sandwich and the dessert was a unique experience for sure- dulce de leche crème brûlée, warm rice crispy cereal bites, strawberries and pop rocks. It is beautiful where they have the flower walls. The service was OK, but I came at a weird time and they only had one person working. Based on prior reviews and an interaction I had of my own I don't think this is a kid friendly environment, not because of anything the establishment did, but because of the general vibe from other people dining. read more

Bloom Boutique Bar & Eatery - New American Near Me - Albany, New York

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Bloom is still relatively new and is a great addition to the Capital District dining scene. I went there last night and had an outstanding experience. The bang bang shrimp appetizer was delicious and a perfect amount tl share for two. My companion had the tuna entree and I had the salmon entree, both delicious. The service was excellent and the ambiance was perfect, volume level in the restaurant felt just right so it was a lively atmosphere but easy to have a conversation (no TVs and no loud music). read more

Great food, great service and drinks, the banana bread bourbon was delish. Highly recommend this place. Love the flower wall . read more

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If I lived in Albany, I would be a regular at Bloom! The decor is absolutely beautiful and truly stunning -- every detail feels thoughtfully designed and welcoming. The staff was incredibly attentive and kind, making the entire experience feel special from start to finish. And the food? Absolutely delicious. Everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Bloom is such a gem -- I can't wait to visit again! read more

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Service totally indifferent Menu is way too contrived with too many components with many elements that don't appeal to lots of people's taste. My burger came out absolutely raw. It had to go back and I sat there and waited while my wife ate her dinner. Then when the Berger finally came out, she was done with her dinner. I asked to serve her to pack it up. It should've been comped there should've been some presence of a manager to apologize. This is the second time we've been there. I'll never be back. read more

The restaurant is beautiful on the inside, loved the attention to detail. The drinks took a couple minutes, but it was a Friday night so understandable. The appetizers were just OK not a ton of flavor or seasoning. You have to order multiple appetizers if you're a group because they aren't super shareable sizes. Entrées were a bit of a letdown for the price. Not a ton of flavor, and again kind of tasteless. Not sure we would drive down from Saratoga again, maybe give it one more shot for brunch. read more

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I tried Bloom the first time for lunch. It was pretty bad. The shrimp pomegranate salad was very bland, it needs more acid and salt in the dressing. But honestly, pretty much like anything that they could add to that salad would make it better. There was nothing going on. Toast has more flavor lol. The espresso salmon was fine though, nothing to rave about but it was better than the salad. The total for this bland ass salad and one entree, plus 2 coffees was $80!!!!!!! NOT WORTH IT. Service was decent, but who really cares how good the service is when the food is bad and expensive read more

Went for Sunday brunch with my friend, had a great experience! We got the Ahi Tuna nachos to start, which were huge! But very good! All the ingredients were fresh and the wonton chips were so light and crispy. My friend got the shrimp tacos and I got the papas y huevos with a fried egg (hard) instead of the poached egg, I thought it was absolutely perfect, the cheese sauce on top with the pico made the dish amazing. My friend really enjoyed her shrimp tacos and (massive) side of fries. We both got cocktails and each one we had were very delicious. I highly recommend going! read more

Bloom Boutique Bar & Eatery - Ahi tuna nachos - New American Near Me - Albany, New York

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What a wonderful and welcoming place in the neighborhood to have a meal with friends! We were delighted to find this place in walking distance from our home. Great drinks, apps, entrees and atmosphere. Our server, Janelle, was attentive and helpful with suggestions. The pork belly appetizer was delicious. Our entrees were all very good. Ciabatta bread was super fresh and tasty. The decor is beautiful and the bathrooms have an on demand disco party option. We will definitely be coming back soon. read more

The crab dip was delicious, we finished it way too fast. The wonton chips were a bit oily, like they may have needed to sit longer after frying. I had the Korean chicken sandwich and it was great, no notes. My partner got the Maryland crab cake handheld and felt it would've been better on different bread, and I thought the crab could've used a hint of spice for more flavor. Still good, just a bit basic. Service was excellent, especially for prime dinner time. We had a great time and will definitely be back! read more

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I have been to Bloom for both lunch and dinner. Both times the food was excellent (pomegranate shrimp power bowl and shrimp & risotto). The bar area is awesome and the bartenders are professionals who are very knowledgeable. Our server was very attentive and friendly. For dinner I was there with a group of friends and the service was a little too fast--more like a casual restaurant. The server was clearing dishes the whole meal (like my mom growing up!). I know some customers want service to be fast and others want it slow. An experienced server knows their audience or just asks about the acceptable pace. I will definitely be back but will make it clear upfront that we are there to enjoy the experience--not to just eat and run. read more

Food was "Meh", once and done. But the service was good. Stopped in for a weekend brunch. I had the shrimp tacos and a side salad. Between the over-exuberance of the balsamic in the salad dressing and the indulgence of the ginger and pepper in the tacos, my taste buds were seared. My partner had the quiche, which they compared to a frozen Costco quiche. But the wine was good! read more

Excellent! Will be back. Always check out the bathroom. Very cool ! Our food was outstanding and very reasonably priced!

My friend and I came here for brunch on a Saturday morning and it was a lovely experience. The staff was very polite. I ordered the Asian style pork belly hash eggs which was delicious. The eggs were perfectly poached and there was a good amount of pork belly. My friend got the lady bleu burger and she enjoyed the fig jam on the burger! All in all we recommend this place and will be back to try more food off the menu! read more

I have been twice and will return again next week for two more dinners with girlfriends. The first time I had the banana bananas fosters pancakes and they were so big I had breakfast three more times at home! Unique and delicious! We had the crab Rangoon dip as an appetizer and no disappointment again had to bring home the extra! We went on a Sunday and our chips were not greasy! Additionally I met a friend again last night and had the Korean chicken sandwich which was remarkably flavorful and just a bit spicy! You could really taste the sesame and I loved that! It came with fries as advertise, and abundance of fries so I think the review of her said she got salad and no fries it's because she subbed a salad. You choose you don't get both! We have tried many of the drink drinks and they are all delicious. They make their own shrubs and mixers which makes for an authentic tasting cocktail without a lot of fake sweetness and syrups! And the martini glasses are huge. Also tried the beet salad with goat cheese it was so good it could be an entrée! And had the potato funnel cake last night it was cooked perfectly and the cheese truffle sauce was the icing on the cake if you will! Cannot wait to return! The staff is amazing. Our server remembered me from my first trip there with my husband. The bathroom is a riot don't forget to go and press the red button. Gorgeous decor! The flower room is my favorite! read more

Spent $140 for breakfast for 4 and the food wasn't even hot. Service was good and pleasant atmosphere but won't be going back.

We have been to Bloom 4 times already and have never been disappointed. On Valentine's evening they said they had sold all of their reservations but we never felt rushed at all. There were 4 of us and we all felt that the meals were the best we have had in Albany in a very long time. It was great to see people dressed up and really appreciating the "big city" atmosphere. Our server, Jubilee, was so pleasant and accommodating too. We will keep going back! read more

Went for first time Saturday nite. I believe I and the Mrs have found our local go to place for food and drinks. 10/10......

I work across the street at the hospital, so we have been waiting for this to open. The place is absolutely gorgeous, and the service was very attentive. I ordered the shrimp tacos with a side of Brussel sprouts and neither disappointed. The shrimp tacos were full of flavor, and everything seemed very fresh. Coming from a family who owns a restaurant and an extensive culinary background it can be hard to please me. Bloom however was the whole package wrapped up with a nice bow. I definitely will be back. read more