Our family went for lunch last weekend, and it felt a bit like coming home. We all grew up on the…read moreopposite side of Ballston Lake and have been coming to this establishment, in its various iterations, since the days of Romano's Good Times nearly 70 years ago. This may be the best version yet! For anyone who hasn't been back since Finnigan's on the Lake closed due to the owner's health issues, I strongly encourage you to return. The food was delicious, and the service was truly exceptional. The Tavern has been beautifully upgraded, the views of Ballston Lake are as spectacular as ever, and, most importantly, the owners and staff go out of their way to make every guest feel genuinely welcome and appreciated. It's wonderful to see this longtime Ballston Lake gathering place thriving again. We'll definitely be back!

We used to go to this restaurant many years ago but then, due to family illness, it closed. It then…read morereopened with a new owner but it never matched the quality of the original. After being closed for quite a while it reopened as the current rendition. The tavern burger was fantastic and my wife's ale battered ship was simply outstanding. The view of the lake from their deck was always a winner. Happy to see that the restaurant is back in business. The food was great and the view from the deck is a treat. We will definitely be going back again and highly recommended that you give this place a try.

A fine day to visit a new restaurant for us. It was time for lunch and after a few minutes of…read moresearching Yelp, I found this restaurant. It's nothing fancy, no lavish decorations, but nice and clean with a beach front feeling. The menu was huge, something for everyone! Our server was the bar tender who was courteous and friendly. I decided on trying a hamburger with American cheese and mushrooms, my buddy had a Buffalo chicken sandwich. Both were excellent. The burgers are 1/2 pound! We both agreed that this place was a good find and easily located right off interstate 87 at exit 13S. Prices are reasonable and the food is good! Definitely worth it.

First time at The Galley Bar and Grill and honestly, it hit the spot after a long, hard day of yard…read morework. Located right on the corner of U.S. Route 9 and Malta Ave in Ballston Spa, the outside is pretty low-key. The parking lot was a bit dark, with most of the light coming from the building itself but don't let that fool you. You walk in and you're right at the bar , with plenty of seating barside or table, if that's your vibe. Not into sitting up front? No problem, there's additional seating in the back for a more relaxed feel. Service was a win. Our waiter was courteous, attentive, and accommodating without hovering. Now the food, the Gooouda Burger caught my eye immediately. I ordered it bunless, wrapped in buttery romaine lettuce, topped with crispy bacon and fried onions. Paired it with their straw fries (seriously good) and a cold beer to wash it down. First bite? Exactly what you want. Food to temp, everything was crisp not soggy, the burger was cooked perfectly, even at well done, which is not easy to pull off. I can only speak for the burger, but based on that alone: don't judge this place by its exterior. Give it a shot, you might be pleasantly surprised. (And yes... the picture is of a burger I couldn't wait to bite into )

Amazing food Amazing service…read morePerfect ambience for a birthday party Cozy place for our family to gather and enjoy each other's company. I highly recommend everything. We had a great time and thank you so very much to the staff and management to make this a very special birthday gathering.

Had an easy dinner with family . Not too crowded for a Tuesday evening…read more Initially ordered a Heady Topper followed by a Guinness-refreshingly nice and cold. Soft drinks and water for the non-drinkers. Started with Pretzel and Cheese dip and a 10 piece wings with Apple BBQ sauce. Yum... Entree's ordered were a medium rare hamburger with fries (grandson) and Chicken sandwich with the tuna mac salad (SIL). Both were disappointed as both buns were dry and burger was too well done for the grandson, however the chicken and sides were excellent. Crispy and hot fries, tuna mac salad was really good. Servicing staff was very attentive in checking with us for more drinks, was everything ok , just very accommodating. Overall- Nice dinner.

MrBeast Burger was the best place I've been in a while…read more It was the best experience of my life I wish I could go back in the workers were so nice and helpful

"Now that is a Juicy Burger!" - Jules Winnfield Pulp Fiction…read more The burger lived up the name. I ordered mine pink. My wife ordered the fish and chips which were also crisp and delicious. The staff are friendly and efficient, and the ambiance is what you'd expect. It's a quick dine in and go place. Would definitely come back if I'm in the area.

Saratoga Juicy Burgers is a Burger banger!…read more Superbly tasty. Customizable. Chef asks, what you want on burger! Smooth patty, with huge fat EGG on top. Flavors galore: add hot sauce or bbq. Fresh food and packs a flavor whalop. Want to go try a freeze dry hockey puck at a whack-O Greek diner, be my guest.. you can find me at Juicy Burger! Cool team, in Californiaesque shop. Try it! Review: 5+

The Dog Haus in Clifton Park has the best onion rings in town. The Chili the Kid with a brat is my…read morego to with a cheese burger slider. Don't get me started on the beer selection- it's HUGE. For get Druthers across the parking lot. Go to the Dog Haus.

Blame it on Covid! I was surprised to see that I had previously written four reviews for the Dog…read moreHaus seven years ago, each one with 4*, and yet I hadn't been back since. It being July 4th, Independence Day, I thought it would be an appropriate day to enjoy a hot dog. Just ask Joey Chestnut! I'm not going to reduce my # of *s because we really enjoyed our food and beverages. But I do have to question what I had to drink. The board said it was an Ommegang Grande Tripel stout at 5.5 ABV ($9). That level of ABV would be reasonable for a stout, but the color of the brew was golden like a typical Tripel, and not dark like the typical Stout. The bartender gave us a sample, and it was full of flavor with my wife noticing the vanilla tones that were described by the bartender. I didn't initially identify any specific flavor other than delicious and different than I would have expected from a stout. I also would not take issue with the posted 5.5 ABV. HOWEVER, a quick reference to Ommegang online as I write this says that it is a Belgium Tripel and the ABV is 9. Yes, NINE ABV! I would definitely have noticed if I were drinking a 9 ABV on an empty stomach. I also would have noticed it driving the car after finishing a pint within one hour. For those familiar with Utah Phillips, "It was good though!" But on to the food. We ordered a shareable Tot-Chos ($12.99) consisting of tater tots, tomatoes, avocado, cheese sauce, pickled jalapeños, and chipotle aioli. These were very tasty and not too spicy, with crispy on the outside and soft on the inside tots. My wife ordered the Sooo Cali ($10.99) hot dog. The black angus beef hot dog is very tasty even before it is topped with wild arugula, tomato, avocado, crispy onion strings, and spicy basil aioli. The combined flavors work well together on the Kings Hawaiian rolls. My choice was to try the Hogfather ($10.99) - a pork bratwurst with bacon chipotle onion jam, chipotle aioli, and miso ranch. The bratwurst was delicious and again, the flavors worked well together. BTW, my wife had a Grimm Nothing But Citra ($8), an IPA that even I found acceptable. We really need to return here more frequently.

Ok. So there were only one other party in this spacious restaurant, and that was the family of the…read moreguitarist on stage. The place is funky in a strange way. It's attached to the golf course, sort of. I am not sure it's ADA approved as you need to climb steep steps to get in. Portions were generous and the young server was trying really hard to please. I am sure on a different day the vibe may be more lively. We were there on a Friday and it was dead.

We ended up at Off the Rails by chance at 6pm on a Saturday night (in June). We were promptly…read moreseated (6 of us, 4A & 2C). Tina our server was awesome!! She was super friendly, knew the menu really well, offered us tons of options for our selections and was very attentive the entire time. There was live music, a one man keyboardist who played easy listening tunes. We really enjoyed it :) this is a "don't judge a book by its cover" kind of place- the food was absolutely fantastic. We had 3, $25 strip steak special dinners and all were tender, flavorful and perfectly cooked. A Reuben sandwich had real homemade corned beef on it, kids meals were tasty and exactly as described. Vegetable cookery was fantastic, homemade dressings and plentiful portions. We will definitely be back, and we hope the chef and Tina will still be there! Glad to have found this diamond in the rough- go try it, good food for a great price! -The Belden Family

BEST.DIVE.IN.AREA!…read more Local resident here. I remember when it was under it's former name, "Everydays". Please do not let the internal appearance fool you. The customers and staff are welcoming. There is outdoor seating for warmer months. Lets talk about burgers. To.die.for. Burgers are huge, the bun is monogrammed. They can customize any way you wish. And tasty!!! Splurge on the fries with (beef) gravy and plentiful. We have also ordered wings as an appetizer - crispy, tasty with just enough sauce. Mild is VERY mild ( not complaining! ) Your feet will stick to the floor and the food will stick to your ribs. Local or Visitor - please patron and enjoy great food at reasonable price.

If you like dive bars then get ready to dive in! I thought twice once we walked in but one we got…read morein the door we were welcomed by regulars and staff alike. The atmosphere is worn and dingy but the warmth and welcoming of the people are well worth the visit. We have driven by this place so many times while visiting Albany and thought no way I would go in there but we were looking for lunch and the reviews were so great we had to try them and I'm glad we did. We had the cheese Quesadilla and Mexican fries. Both were excellent. I really want to try the build a burger but unfortunately today is our last day in town . I would highly recommend a visit because of the warmth and food. Don't let the outside scare you.

This is literally the best place EVER. As soon as you walk through the door the whole place just…read morefeels at home. The line doesn't take long and it's super easy to order. The service here is amazing and your food comes less than 10 minutes. Also side note, their maple milkshakes are literally the best!!! The food makes my taste buds feel like they're in heaven, so good. If you were thinking about coming, COME IT'S AMAZING!!!!!!!

Delicious burgers & shakes, good service, & clean & cozy ambiance with character. We'll come back…read morenext time we're in the area!

Just a really lovely establishment! We ordered a burger and sorted between the two of us as a…read moresnack, but after eating the burger, I wanted to order even more. I believe this is run by a dad and his son, and the son was manning the register when we were ordering. He was super helpful and just was a lovely presence to be around! Good energy all around.

Stopped by for lunch on a Saturday…read more Outdoor seating is limited but nice to have. An awning or umbrella would be a welcome addition to avoid sun or rain. Parking during the busy season is a challenge. Staff is very friendly and accommodating. Burger was good. Not smashed as a typical smash burger though. More like just two thin patties. House Sauce is excellent. Burger cooked well, Juicy and will satisfy. Fries were okay. Wish they were made fresh in house and not frozen. Tots also frozen variety and deep fried. Mac and cheese average. Food 3.5. Staff 4.5. = 4