CARIBE Restaurant - Schenectady, NY…read more I've had the chance to visit CARIBE twice now, and both times were for birthday celebrations. This is a cute Caribbean/Dominican restaurant with a casual order-at-the-counter setup and dine in- gives off a welcoming island vibe. The restaurant was clean, colorful, and full of Dominican flair. Both visits started with the Dominican Appetizer Platter, which in my opinion is perfect for sharing between 2-3 people depending on how hungry everyone is. It comes loaded with sweet plantains, crispy fried plantains, chicharrón, fried chicken tenders, fried cheese, salami, tostones, and French fries. If you're a fry lover, don't skip these! On my first visit, we ordered the pork chops and the pernil. The pernil was delicious--juicy, flavorful, and with the crispy top!! that my friend absolutely loved. The second time around, we both went with steak. I ordered the Bistec Salteado (sautéed steak) medium, while my friend ordered the grilled steak. Unfortunately, my steak came out well done. When I mentioned it, I was told that's how it's traditionally prepared Dominican-style. Needless to say, I wasn't happy and ended up not eating much of it. I did try my friend's grilled steak, and it was much better (for my taste). The birthday girl ordered the seafood rice and really enjoyed it. It was packed with seafood--definitely a dish for seafood lovers! For her birthday she got a choice of dessert and got the Flan- and a island girly her self she critiqued and loved!! Next time I'm in the area, I think I'll skip the entrées and order à la carte so I can sample more of the sides and appetizers. Overall, the food was good, the portions were generous, and the atmosphere was welcoming. The steak was a miss for me, but everything else was enjoyable enough that I'd return to try more of the menu.

A little history to start, what do the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines have in…read morecommon? They were all Spanish colonies. Caribe leans to Dominican and Puerto Rican dishes and those same dishes have a familiar feeling to my Filipino palate. When I visited, I opted for the Chicharron plate over yellow rice. The Filipino version of this dish is called Lechon Kawali. What is it? It's a carnivore's dream, a deep fried slab of uncured bacon. Repeat, deep fried pork belly. Other than foie gras or bone marrow nothing comes close to meat fat decadence than this stuff. It's bad for you but oh soooo good. The garlic sauce tries to cut through the fat but it's a losing game. There's a tiny bar next to the cafeteria style take out displays. There's also extra dining space and bathrooms up a small set of stairs. It's comfortable and clean in there. I liked the vibe. I'll definitely be back. I'm not getting the Chicharron next time, however good it is. I think people my age should only be allowed to have it once a year. If that dish is any indication, there are several items on their menu that will also satisfy.

This Mexican bistro recently opened in the Hanford Plaza in East Greenbush. I admit that I was…read moreskeptical. Frozen Margaritas are not really my thing, and this place specializes in them. But good Mexican food is hard to find nearby, so I headed over there tonight with a few friends for dinner. The staff at Grand Margaritas were all extremely welcoming, courteous and friendly. Our waitress, Dayana , was cheerful and helpful. Our first decision was drinks; we normally order a pitcher. Fortunately the restaurant offers a variety of non-frozen Margaritas, and we had some trouble deciding on which to choose. The Tamarind sounded good; and Dayana offered to bring us a sample round. Nice! Having settled on the drinks we turned our attention to the menu which offered a nice set of choices. We started out with the Guacamole Grande for $16. It was a generous portion of guac, flavored with onions and tomatoes. It was delicious and was plenty for the four of us to share. I ordered Tour de Mexico for $26. This was a combination dish with a Chili Releno, a beef tamale, a chicken chimichanga, a beef burrito, a chicken enchiladas, a crispy beef taco and sides of Mexican rice and refried beans. The meal was delivered to the table on two heaping plates and easily enough for two people. Each item was delicious; nothing disappointed! One of our group the Three Mariachis, which included a generous serving of ribeye steak, chorizo sausage, served with pico de gallo, tortillas and sides of refried beans and Mexican rice. All for $28. I tasted the steak which was well marinated and grilled. It was excellent. With a pitcher of excellent Margaritas, appetizer for the table and 4 entrees, our tab came to about $178 total. Everyone enjoyed their meals, and the experience as a whole was great. I'd highly recommend this restaurant.

Good and Bad - First the good. Fast friendly service and tasty cocktails. Almost too fast (more on…read morethat later). Both wife and I adore good Mexican food as we have a villa in Zihuatanejo, Mexico and there are some really great mom and pop shops there with fabulous, well prepared food. We both ordered our go-to litmus test entrees when trying a new Mexican restaurant. I had enchilada plate (4 enchi's, ground beef, steak, chicken, and cheese). The ground beef filling was good, the steak was ok but underwhelming, the cheese tasted like processed cheese wiz, and the chicken was ok but under seasoned. Worst part was the tortillas were not prepared at all - not seasoned, fried, or anything. Just corn tortillas out of the package wrapped loosely around the filling. They fell apart quickly due to the moisture in the filling. Wife had Chili Renos. They tasted pre-made and previously frozen. The batter was soggy, the peppers were mushy and the red sauce tasted like canned. The meal came out within a few minutes so this supports the notion that it was already prepared. Interesting atmosphere - there were about 20 people taking line dancing lessons in the bigger room in the back. Overall, would not recommend for food, but could be fun for younger crowd, drinks, and dancing.

The space is stunning, the vibes are high, the service is top-tier, the cocktails are creative and…read moredelicious, and the food was outstanding. I may be biased, Mediterranean is my favorite but the flavors and presentation were truly beyond compare. I only wish I had room to try more! There were so many dishes on the menu I wanted to order, but sadly, there's only so much room. We shared the grilled halloumi and charred carrots. My husband had the Branzino special, and I had the lamb gyro. Every dish was absolutely delicious. But the only thing I managed to photograph was THE most creative cocktail special I've ever had the privilege of trying, thanks to Colin. I absolutely love sitting at the bar with a knowledgeable, creative mixologist who is genuinely passionate about their craft. That kind of experience makes a night feel extra special. 10/10 experience. I think we just found our new special place.

Came on a busy Saturday dinner party of 5 without a reservation. The hostess was so kind. They were…read moreable to find us a table, only caveat is that it was in the vault room. And quite frankly, that was a cool area. You could snap a photo inside the giant safe. The restaurant used to be a bank. So think high windows, high ceilings, open space with beautiful tile flooring. The food did not disappoint. We had a mix of their lamb and seafood dishes. They gave a great twist to the predominantly Mediterranean menu. The cocktails were crafted wonderfully. Im very taken back on this gem of a restaurant in Schenectady NY. Great place for a date night, celebrate a special occasion, or just to have good drinks and food.

Had a great experience here. Starter chips were warm, crunchy, and salsa was original and tasty…read more My enchiladas and poblano sauce with the rice was excellent and the quesadilla's were packed and very tasty. This place is well decorated and plays authentic music, tables were sort of funny/sticky feeling to the touch but were clean. Will most certainly be back, a wonderful place.

This place is great. Friendly fast service. I've never had chimichangas and man I was blown away. I…read morehad the chicken variety which was Amazing. This plate fills was huge and I could barely finish it. My daughter got her favorite; shrimp burrito. Full of shrimp and perfect amount of cheese. The restaurant is spotless and it wasn't busy when we went. Highly suggest you try em out.

Where to start. First, a New Mexican restaurant in one of my favorite towns. Second, perfect…read moreatmosphere, the decor and colors work wonderfully. Third, but the best is the Food & Service. I haven't had a crisp Chimichanga in years, this one was perfect. My husband had the Jalisco which he couldn't get enough of. Everything was fresh and tasted the way authentic Mexican should. The staff is extremely attentive and friendly. And for the Train Buffs out there get a window seat so you can watch the trains go by. We will definitely be back many times and we wish La Herradura all the best!

Recently went out to dinner with a friend that loves chips and guac as much as I do. Neither of us…read morehad been to the restaurant in Altamont so we were excited to share a new experience together. Before I even left, I was planning my next visit. The service was so friendly. The food delicious. One of my favorite guacamoles I've had. The sangria was light and refreshing, went down a little too easy. We each ordered three tacos à la carte to create our own platter but I'd recommend adding a taco trio to the menu. Also the Al pastor was too spicy for my palate but to be fair i truly have no tolerance for spice. Lastly for my fellow parents, their kids meals are $5.99!!!

From start to finish, I was really unimpressed with The Daisy. Starting in the small crowded entry…read moreway, we waited nearly 10 minutes for staff to approach us. We had a reservation at 6pm and felt invisible when we walked in, just to be seated in a table 5 feet away. Maybe they were understaffed, but friendly staff could have gone a long way here. We started with cocktails and they were all good. We didn't really have opportunities to order more, so I only tried one. We started with the Fried Burrata and Caesar salad. The fried buratta was delicious but not enough bread, or a spoon served with it so most of the sauce went to waste. We loved the pesto on the dish. The Caesar salad was extremely underdressed and under seasoned. None of us enjoyed it. We then ordered entrees, I got the flat iron and they ordered the carbonara and the burger. The flat iron was ordered rare, and served blue. The steak and sauce on it was cold. I didn't complain because I didn't want to try and call her over, they did not check on us after the food was delivered. The sauce on it was okay but I think it took away from the flavor of the meat, very strong cumin and chili flavor, a little gritty. The fries were good and the broccolini was mushy and overcooked. The carbonara was also a miss, it was overly peppered and unpleasant to eat. This dish was ultimately sent back and we explained it was overly peppered and inedible, and she ordered something else. My friend who ordered the burger really enjoyed it and it looked great. The server was not accommodating at all and barely checked on us. We sent food back and the server just threw it away without a thought in the world, and it remained on the bill. At this point we just wanted to pay and leave. Bad service can ruin a night, and it put a damper on our girls night out. My photos came out impeccable, unfortunately most of it looked better than it tasted. I could look over bad service if the food was great, but when neither is, it's a hard pass from me.

I ordered a house salad with spring mix and all I got was a box of chopped romain. A pitiful salad…read morenot worth the $9.

I litterly ate the plastic fork...... yes it was that good…read more I don't write reviews at all. Shrimp and meats are nicely sautéed and warm, good quality for an all you can eat. Staff is very helpful and the place is very clean

I love a grab and go buffet. This one has a lot of different options to choose from. I have only…read moredone grab and go but there are seats there to dine in. The place is a bit on the smaller side but looked well kept. The workers were nice every time that I went in! I loved the fruit punch, collard greens, and fish! The macaroni and cheese was a bit on the bland side but as a mac lover I still get it every time. Prices are based on weight if it's takeout. I felt the price was great for the value. Went back again soon after my first visit and recommended to friends! Great place if you're indecisive or just in the mood for a yummy variety.

Came here with coworkers for a business dinner, and from the outside you'd never expect how great…read moreit is inside. The restaurant itself is smaller and broken up into different rooms, which actually makes for a really nice, more intimate dining experience. The service was top notch. The staff and our waitress were incredibly attentive very professional and always right there when you needed something without being overbearing. As for the food, everything we had was excellent. I ordered the duck, and having it prepared in different ways including as a sausage was honestly amazing. The eggplant appetizer was on another level, and the grilled octopus was cooked perfectly and full of flavor. I also had an espresso martini, which was made really well. To top it all off, the pistachio cake for dessert was the perfect finish. Overall, this place is truly top notch great food, great service, and a great experience all around. Definitely worth checking out.

Truly a hidden gem in a rough part of the neighborhood, we were looking for places to eat since we…read morewere from out of town and I am so glad I stumbled upon this place. Our server Evan was fantastic very friendly. The food was amazing!! My bf had the ravioli special which he loved. I had the pomodoro. If I was ever in the area again I would 1000% stop there again