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    Friendly's

    3.0 (82 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Pauline L.

    When my husband suggested we go to Friendly's in Troy, he had one mission. He wanted to pick up a half gallon of pistachio ice cream. It doesn't seem to be available at grocery stores. We were hungry, too. So we decided to do lunch. What fun to sit in the booths that look like a blast from the past. Between the decor and the wall art, the place was full of nostalgia. It's been a long time since I've eaten at a Friendly's. I was sad when so many of them closed years ago. I don't remember the meals being so high in calories, but I think the menus didn't use to list the calorie counts. I picked the Pastrami Supermelt which I remember being listed at over 1000 calories. It was actually a grilled cheese sandwich loaded with pastrami and coleslaw. It came with a side of fries, but I was allowed to substitute broccoli. Wow. It was a big, rich meal. I couldn't finish it. Some large families showed up for lunch. From what I could see, we had only one server. His name was Dave. He was very nice and extremely professional. The kitchen wasn't very fast, but Dave was good at multi-tasking and seemed to have everything under control. Before we left, we asked about the ice cream. Dave checked for us. He said they'd sold out of all their pistachio ice cream in pre-packed half gallon containers. Instead, he had a colleague hand pack some pistachio ice cream for us to bring home. It tasted great. My husband was happy.

    they were great at my sons 15th birthday. He had a blast and they made him feel welcomed. The food was absolutely fantastic. The nosie level was great could not hear the people at the table next to us

    20% of $32.37 isn't $10.92
    Damon T.

    We use to love Friendly's but after our last dinner there, we were not happy. Service was great but the food portion and size of burger has gotten so small, It's not worth the price. Also they took off the mini mozzarella sticks as an appetizer. But the big problem that made me write this review was the receipt that had the suggested tip. If you don't pay attention to it you are paying over 33% when it says 20%. I know it say suggested but 20% is not $10.92 it should be $6.47. Cheesecake Factory was sued over this.

    Kara M.

    Friendly's has a reputation among many Capital Region residents for not having the greatest service, which will make you want to rip your hair out when dining out with kids. I had witnessed it in the past at other locations, but I'm happy to report that we had a satisfactory experience while here last month. We stopped in on a Saturday night for ice cream around 7:00 PM while visiting home, but after we ate dinner at an Italian restaurant. This was just one of those things we wanted to check off the to do list while visiting home from FL. IMO, the meals at Friendly's are just meh, but the ice cream is quite good! We were seated fairly quickly and the waitress came to take our order. The waitress quickly brought us waters and she was pleasant, wish I had caught her name. Our ice cream orders all came out accurately and were delicious. The ice cream here is good and there are so many sundae choices! This is a very kid friendly location This restaurant is located in a plaza with ample parking and various other businesses.

    Tia the waitress spilled marinara sauce all behind my pants from above my knee down and into my sneakers

    The waitress Tia spilt marinara sauce all over my pants and couldn't even give me at least a discount. Let's hope this comes off my pants! I won't come to this place again.

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    4 months ago

    Great place, great food, great icecream! I would 100% come back here any day. Awesome for the munchies too.

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    7 months ago

    great service, great food, and a nice clean environment to enjoy your meal. Love going to this location- top notch all the way

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    The food came out quickly and tasted so good! The servers were kind! The restaurant was well decorated!

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    Fast and friendly service at this location (Troy, NY), and the food at all Friendly's is always great, of course. Highly reccomended!

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    Convenient pick up order ready when I got there for watermelon cake wish it was the watermelon roll though but still good

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    3 years ago

    Make your own Sundae and Reese's Pieces Sundae are our favorites. Employees are always pleasant and professional.

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    2 years ago

    We love Friendly's! Lovely people, delicious food and out of this world ice cream! YUMMY!!

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    Everything was great service was awesome server named Nick is wonderful! Very great customer service appreciate you Nick!!

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    3 years ago

    They always have my food ready quick. And they know my order lol. I use the app, see less and easy.

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    3 years ago

    Was quick and still hot through grubhub super delicious an I haven't had Friendly's in like 10 years way too go Friendly's

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    Great food and good value as well as friendly service.

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    3 years ago

    Friendly's food and service always brings back those nostalgic memories , one of the last ones lefts locally and the decor is awesome

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    I don't like being charged for cheese & mayo for a burger extra...on top of the high prices

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    5 years ago

    A hair in my ice cream. Disgusting... the people in particular the guy with tons of hair needs it all up.. very unsanitary

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    Nighthawks

    Nighthawks

    4.2
    (206 reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    This restaurant is everything I don't really like, but I still had a good time. We arrived after…read moremaking reservations the day of on a Saturday evening at 7:45PM. It was darkly lit inside (with pinkish/red lights no less); it was extremely loud to the point that I had trouble understanding what my wife was saying (which might not be the background music!); and the prices were expensive. The entire night they played 1980s New-wave British music which I don't mind, but had it been something I detest I would have lost my mind. We were seated at a tiny table with a small candle which provided some actual heat on the cold winter night. Our server was extremely helpful and though he didn't have all the answers he did offer to go and find out. They have a long menu but it doesn't have a lot of food options on it, with most of the pages devoted to alcohol. They had only one dessert option when we were there. My wife and I both ordered the Hanger Steak with fries, mushroom sauce, and green salad (about $40 each). Hanger steak is my favorite cut and hard to find so I jumped on it. Food came out in about 25 minutes, which is amazing considering how small their kitchen is. The steak was cooked perfectly (they didn't ask how we wanted it), smothered in a lovely mushroom sauce, and covered an ample portion of crispy homemade fries which were so good I would have thought them bagged frozen items. Even the basic salad which was just various types of lettuce was great. They aren't cheap, but they are focusing on "farm to table" and that means quality food at commensurate (fair?) prices. Burgers and chicken sandwiches are $15, so if you want something lighter but still tasty you can go that route. Speaking of light, if you go into the bathroom on the right you will find a cold, dark, tiny room lit solely by a PINK bulb. It feels like being on a spaceship (as if I know what that is like), and after when you leave seeing the main light in the restaurant is very jarring. It was a fun experience but not inexpensive and not one that checks the boxes that I look for in a restaurant. Dark, loud, and cramped might be hip for the young or "save the earth" crowd, but I am too old to give up creature comforts for such things. The food, though expensive, was absolutely outstanding in every way though and I won't forget that steak for a long time.

    We stopped in to celebrate a new graduate in the family. The drinks were so-so. Just not boozy…read moreenough. If I'm going to pay about $15-$18 a cocktail--it better be good! The food here is delicious, three of us ordered the burger and fries and one of us ordered the fettuccine with crab meat. The fries really stood out. My daughter was afraid to order the fettuccine but she was so glad she did. The waitress was super nice and it is cozy inside.

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    The Roosevelt Room

    The Roosevelt Room

    4.6
    (61 reviews)
    3.4 mi

    For context, I rate products and businesses on a simple scale: 5 stars means I love it, 4 stars…read moremeans I like it, 3 stars is okay, 2 stars means I didn't like it, and 1 star means I hated it or think it's unsafe. The Roosevelt Room in Troy was a great experience from start to finish. I was honestly expecting a standalone building, but it is tucked into a strip mall near HVCC. That said, parking was easy and stress free, which is always a plus. This was our first visit as a party of four, and the service was superb. The attention to detail really stood out and was noticed immediately. Our waitress checked in at the right times, kept drinks filled, and made sure everything came out exactly as expected. Meals are made to order, so substitutions were no issue at all, and it was nice to see gluten free options available. When you walk in, you pass through a curtain and are immediately greeted by a coat attendant who takes your coats, which instantly gives the place an upscale feel. The ambiance is well done, with soft lighting and nice background music. It is on the smaller side and dimly lit, but that is clearly intentional. The menus actually light up, which was a unique and thoughtful touch that fits the atmosphere perfectly. We had reservations and were seated right away. It did not seem necessary on this particular evening, but I would definitely recommend them on a weekend given the size of the space. The food itself was excellent. Everything we ordered was very tasty, and the presentation across the board was impressive. Desserts are prepared by a pastry chef and were just as good as the rest of the meal. It is definitely on the pricey side, but that is to be expected for the level of service and atmosphere. This feels like a special occasion type of place, and in that context, it is worth every penny. We really enjoyed our night and would absolutely come back. There was also a sign mentioning live jazz on Fridays, which sounds like a great added touch. Overall, a very strong 5 stars.

    Finally got to visit The Roosevelt Room. What a treat! We stopped in one late afternoon for happy…read morehour. I LOVE when nice places offer nice happy hour deals! Located in a strip near HVCC, once through the doors you are greeted by a friendly to welcome and direct you and we were directed to our goal- the bar. First, the design and decor are beautiful. It has clean, updated mid-century modern design that's very cool and elegant. At the bar we we had the pleasure of being served, hosted, by Erika and Ed. Wonderful mixologists who made our time there a true delight. We had scrumptious, perfectly made cocktails and our apps were delicious. Before our apps arrived, we were given an amuse bouche (manchego cheese with fig.) What a nice touch. Will definitely be back.

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    Troy Botanical Garden

    3.8
    (15 reviews)
    3.3 mi

    We were greeted upon arrival and given all the details necessary to get started and enjoy. Pay…read morebefore you begin. It was $20 per person, tax included. Reservations requested. This is a "cafeteria style" brunch buffet in which you serve yourself and also are asked to bus and scrape your dishes. I have no issues with this format. This brunch is a well laid out with numerous options. There was eggs, bagels, bread, fruit and many Korean items and some sweets. Ice water, coffee and Tea and apple juice all included with other optional drinks available at a small additional charge. Most were $1 or 2. The Food and atmosphere were both excellent. The Dining room, buffet area, and the coffee and drink sections were very clean and tidy throughout our visit. I didn't take enough pictures but there was 3 lines of tables of different salads, sides, noodles, hard boiled eggs, hot items, fried items, desserts, etc. We sat on the deck, overlooking the grounds and the breeze was nice and weather was perfect. After we took our time eating, we walked the grounds. Great meal and activity. I'll definitely return.

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    The Daisy

    The Daisy

    4.4
    (83 reviews)
    2.5 mi

    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.

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    Lucas Confectionery

    Lucas Confectionery

    4.2
    (242 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$

    Gina is amazing! The drinks are good. Great customer service, very informative about drinks. Place…read morealso connected to a bunch of other Definitely plan on coming back when in town!

    Looking for a romantic, candle lit spot with drinks for date night? Look no further…read more If you want a quaint spot for a glass of wine and a snack with friends, look no further. Lucas Confectionary has such a warm, inviting vibe all around. It may not be a one stop dinner spot, but it is an amazing pre-dinner stop for some drinks and appetite inducing snacks. With the extremely limited menu and offerings, you expect everything to be thoughtful and serve a purpose, and they deliver. For my drink, I ordered one of the red blends and it was very good for sipping along side a board of charcuterie and cheese My small group opted for the "pick three" option for a board. We ordered the manchego, smoked duck breast, and the pâté. It was a superb plate. The manchego was salty and funky, offered with dried apricots. The pate was rich and fatty, offered with whole grain mustard, pickled onions and cornichons. The smoked duck was offered with a blueberry-mustard compote. Also all accompanied with some nice fresh bread. Each flavor served a purposed and made for several tasty bites that piqued my interest. For a pre-dinner stop, I was very impressed. Also, sad to see this location absolutely empty on a Saturday evening. Lucas Confectioary is a perfect spot for an intimate date night, meeting friends, an after work drink, girls night, etc. Highly recommend a visit here!

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    Innovo Kitchen

    Innovo Kitchen

    3.8
    (451 reviews)
    7.7 mi
    $$

    After our last experience - which was not great - we decided to give this restaurant another try…read more Glad we did. The Hostess was SUPER friendly and she never stopped working - cleaning tables and checking with guests to be sure everything was satisfactory. The waiter, Gregg, was very attentive and friendly. He did a great job The food was terrific! I ordered Pasta Bolognese and it was absolutely the best I have ever had. Magnificent sauce. My wife ordered "street tacos" and they were great. stuffed with wonderful ingredients - including shrimp. This trip as a perfect experience and we shall return. (sorry the pasta photo is not great. It looked so good I ate quite a bit before I remembered to take a photo)

    For context, I rate products and businesses on a simple scale: 5 stars means I love it, 4 stars…read moremeans I like it, 3 stars is okay, 2 stars means I didn't like it, and 1 star means I hated it or think it's unsafe. I've been to Innovo Kitchen in Latham several times over the years and I've enjoyed it every time. They have a unique menu that changes periodically, but I always find something that catches my eye. The interior has an industrial feel which I like, with a lot of exposed brick. The tables are made from old bowling lane wood, which is a really cool touch. When you walk in there is also a bowling pin displayed in a glass case. I remember there being a bowling alley somewhere in that plaza when I was a kid, so it seems likely the building has some history tied to that. The tables are also nice and large, which makes the dining experience more comfortable. Tonight I ordered the Monte Cristo burger which is described as battered Buckley's Bread sourdough, a 6 oz special grind burger, Taylor pork roll, Swiss, and Twin Leaf Farms maple aioli. It was quite tasty and I really enjoyed the hint of maple syrup flavor on the burger. The crinkle cut fries that came with it were also very good. Another person in our party ordered the White Chicken Parmesan, described as a crisp chicken cutlet topped with ricotta and garlic spinach and fresh mozzarella, with garlic parmesan cream and lumache pasta. They said it was delicious. Someone else had the Crispy Skin Salmon and enjoyed that as well. A child at our table ordered macaroni with red sauce. The portion was surprisingly large and they liked it, which is impressive because they are particularly finicky. For dessert we ordered something we've had here several times before, the peanut butter mud pie. It's basically ice cream in pie form with an Oreo cookie crust and chocolate fudge. It's very tasty and also a generous portion. At the end of your meal they also offer everyone at the table a tasty piece of gourmet chocolate. One thing that really stood out tonight was the attentiveness of the management. Two different managers stopped by our table at different times to check and make sure everything was good. I recognized one of them because I've seen him there before and he always seems to make a point of checking in with guests. The other person had seated us so I initially thought she was the hostess, but after she stopped by during the meal I asked if she was a manager and she confirmed that she was. I mentioned that I was impressed that two different managers had checked on us, and that every time I've dined there a manager has stopped by to make sure everything was good. I thanked her and told her it was appreciated. During the summer and fall they also have a very nice patio area for outdoor dining. On cooler nights they have heaters and a fireplace which makes it a great place to sit outside. I will definitely return here again in the future. 5 stars

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