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    3.9 (36 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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    Fried chicken & waffle with a kicking maple syrup
    Karan D.

    Had a great experience at Hattie's in Downtown Albany! The food was really good, the Cobb salad was alright... Really nice ambiance as you can see with a chill vibe. The service was also good. I recommend visiting.

    Southern Cobb with grilled chicken
    Susan G.

    We ate at Hattie's the night of the Stevie Nicks concert at the MVP arena on 6/12 It should have been a hint of what was to come when it was the only restaurant we could get into The first thing that happened was the tap water we tried to stick with was so nasty we could not drink it Our server, K. Suggested we get a bottle of Saratoga Springs bottled water, suggesting we could share one Since both enjoy 2 different kinds we chose one bottle each. K brought out 2 full size bottles for us, opened. I was shocked that they were quart bottles. But not wanting to make a fuss, we accepted them. Each bottle was $10. So $20 for water Our meals were ok. I ordered the Southern Cobb salad with grilled chicken The chicken was bland. My husband got the Mac and Cheese, which was bland as well with a thick glue like presentation We requested Beignets with no sauces, options being caramel and Chocolate. The server had to be sure she could do that. 3 beignets were brought out. They tasted ok. We did not finish our order. We both became sick I had to use the restroom located right off the main dining room, while I vomiting. Located between 2 dining tables. This was very awkward. I tried elsewhere and there was a line. I do not know why we both were stricken ill, both our nondescript dishes had chicken What really irked me was I felt like we were swindled into buying the overpriced Saratoga water. The server was constantly hovering., asking if we were ok A very disappointing meal.

    Bloody Mary
    Pauline L.

    Thanks to the calm and professional staff at Hattie's as well as the US Marshals Services and Albany's Finest. My husband and I were sitting at the bar at Hattie's last month having a really enjoyable brunch. What happened next was surreal. It looked like a scene out of a movie. A suspect who was being chased by police decided to duck into Hattie's. He came running in past the bar and charged straight into the kitchen. He was followed closely by three very large, athletic plain clothes Albany Police detectives in bullet proof vests. More law enforcement followed including marshals. I counted 13 in all. They very quickly placed the suspect under arrest and led him out the front door. The officers apologized repeatedly for the interruption. I think we were all grateful. The restaurant had quite a few customers. It seemed none was frightened. In fact, a large table of women in the dining room continued partying. They could be heard laughing and toasting. The brunch was memorable aside from the incident. I enjoyed the meal. I ordered Grumbo & Eggs. My husband had Southern Eggs Benedict-- again. He really loves that meal. I'll have to try it sometime. The cocktails at Hattie's are awesome. I had a Bloody Mary. There were two bartenders on duty and they both were busy. One bartender remarked that we were probably in the safest place in the entire Capital Region. The officers were still outside the restaurant as we were finishing up. I wasn't sure how much to write about the arrest until I saw the report in the newspaper. Hattie's is owned by the nonprofit, Business for Good, which hopes to help revitalize the neighborhood with its presence. I hope the restaurant succeeds. After the incident, the management has discussed hiring security and reached out to city officials for help. If everyone does their part , we'll keep coming. The restaurant is lovely. Much of the staff is local and they're great at their jobs. Lastly, the food is awesome.

    Fried chicken
    Hunter C.

    I love the Hattie's in Saratoga so I was excited to try their new Albany location. With that being said, I started things off by ordering the macaroni and cheese. Knowing that, the macaroni and cheese was very good. To explain, it was cheesy, creamy, with a nice bread crumb topping. I really liked this mac and cheese. After that, I ordered the fried chicken with mashed potatoes and fries. I immediately tried the mashed potatoes and they were excellent. To put into words, the potatoes were creamy, had no lumps, and had great flavor. On the other hand, I sampled the fries which were just generic frozen fries. Then, I moved onto the chicken which was solid. The chicken was tender, crispy, and juicy. However, the breading definitely needed some seasoning because it was a bit bland. It was still overall good fried chicken. Also, I have to mention that this restaurant doesn't take cash which is absolutely ridiculous. Luckily, someone in my party brought their credit card or else I wouldn't have been able to pay. Just a disgusting business practice. At long last, the food here is definitely worth 4 stars, but I'm taking a star off for not taking cash.

    Melinda R.

    My husband and I had an early dinner here last weekend before seeing a show. We were blown away by the decorations and New Orleans feel of the place. The food was phenomenal and maybe the best biscuits I've ever tasted. The only thing that we didn't like was the dirty rice- it was chocked full of bell peppers (not our favorite). Best part is that they are a teaching restaurant and hire people with little or no restaurant/kitchen experience, a very generous thing to offer. The place is cashless so bring your credit and debit cards!

    Brussels sprout
    Corie Y.

    Hattie's opened an Albany location in the a well-known old restaurant venue. I like the location and all the available parking is a huge plus. The bar area was stunning, the dining area was nice and well decorated and I loved the wind instrument display. I waited until I visited twice to post a review. Regrettably, the service was even worse on my second visit and the food was mediocre at best, definitely overpriced. At my first visit, the service was lacking and we felt extremely rushed to order and leave, it wasn't even busy. Apps served without sharing plates and the waitstaff ignored us for like 5 minutes as it went cold. This visit, we were completely ignored, we were sat in the bar side and no one ever came to us. After 35 minutes we were flagging someone down. I think one of the hosts took our orders and he came to our table a total of 3 times. Drinks, food order, bring food. We could barely get water. Couldn't ask the server for anything. Didn't take them long to drop a single receipt off to our table though for the bill. After we paid, they offered us dessert when they realized we were basically ignored all night. The key lime pie was pretty good. While I don't think I would return here no matter how good the food was, the fried chicken on my first visit was delicious. Tender, juicy, flavorful. That was the only thing I really enjoyed. The sides were underwhelming, the Mac and cheese was forgettable. I ordered the shrimp and grits on my second visit and I was shocked at the small chopped shrimp on top on the dish, not what I was expecting at the price tag. The grits were criminally under seasoned, the sauce had good flavor and spice, but there wasn't enough to flavor the grits, salt and pepper please. I know Hattie's is a big name in the area, but I don't see this place surviving if this is how they are consistently. I'd skip it.

    Shannon T.

    Had a really nice Sunday brunch visit. Service was excellent from the moment we stepped in the restaurant through the whole meal. We ordered chicken and waffles and the Cajun omelet. Both were good and great position sizes, the only suggestion is amp up seasoning especially in a place you really expect as their strength. It was a touch on the bland size, but I don't really want to knock it a point because the food was still really good as it was presented. The restaurant is beautiful inside, there's two sides to the restaurant and both have a great vibe. With brunch we did some bloody Mary's which were very good.

    Amanda R.

    I'm so happy to have Hattie's in the neighborhood and to be able to walk there for dinner or a weekend brunch. The space is beautiful, especially the bar area with all of the lush greens, and I love that that they have modernized the space while keeping some of the old charm of the former Lombardo's. I never expected a Southern restaurant to invite vegetarians to the table like Hattie's has, but I am so grateful they did because the food is fantastic. The hush puppies are light on the inside and perfectly fried, the biscuits are buttery and salty, and the cornbread has a great crust with a sweet and soft corn middle. The vegetarian dinner options of Jasper's Mac & Cheese or the Royal Sweet Potato plate are both warm, flavorful, and filling. But my favorite thing at Hattie's is probably the brunch vegetarian option of Grits & Fried Green Tomato -- buttery soft grits with wilted spinach, black eyed peas, shallots, and brown butter lemon vinaigrette, topped with crispy fried green tomatoes -- I could eat this dish every day and be happy. There are plenty of other vegetarian entree and side options that I am looking forward to trying during future visits! The cocktail menu is diverse and interesting, and I have enjoyed every cocktail I've tried, but my favorite drink so far has been the housemade lemonade. The service has been a little lacking on each of our visits so far, it doesn't feel as warm and as attentive as everything else about the restaurant. But I get the impression that many of the servers are new so I'm hoping that this minor issue will correct itself with time and experience. Welcome to the neighborhood, Hattie's; looking forward to many visits!

    Oysters Rockefeller from Wellfleet, MA
    Alison A.

    So very lovely. Kind and attentive staff. Quiet elegant atmosphere. Superb food. We tried the Brussels sprouts from the appetizer menu, Oysters Rockefeller, Fried Chicken with collard greens and grits, Fried Catfish with hush puppies and 2 sauces. Dessert we are trying the Southern old fashioned Coconut Cake, it is huge enough for two people. Ending our dinner with southern coffee.

    Collard greens, red beans and rice with grilled chicken
    Tammy L.

    Recently had the pleasure to have dinner at Hattie's in Albany. There were 6 of us there to celebrate my belated birthday. The starters we had were gumbo, fried green tomatoes and hush puppies. For dinner we ordered the fried chicken, fried chicken and ribs combo, red beans and rice with grilled chicken, and Mac and cheese. Sides included Cajun fries, collard greens, garlic brussel sprouts and cheesy grits. We loved everything we ordered! Standouts were the fried chicken, collard greens, brussel sprouts, gumbo and the massive portion of mac and cheese. The complimentary slice of coconut cake they brought for my birthday was exceptional. All dishes were flavorful, service was great and prices reasonable. We will definitely go back!

    Catfish
    Elizabeth H.

    The first time I have been here. The waitstaff was very friendly and accommodating. I never tried catfish before it was superb. My daughter and I went there before a show at the MVP Arena. They allowed us to park our car there in their parking lot for the duration of the show. It was. Quick 2 block walk and getting out after the show was a breeze. Thank you so much!

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    Great food and enjoyable vibe. First time at this location and have been to Saratoga numerous times. Glad that they opened this location.

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    288 Lark Wine & Tap

    4.4(38 reviews)
    0.8 mi

    Only open Friday and Saturday! Wonderful, try them!…read more We thought it was closed but NO, we love this place.

    This review isn't of the food here, because I haven't had the food. It's a review of the cocktails…read more Sometimes in my reviews I mention that I don't know much about the cuisine that I'm reviewing and you should take my opinions with a grain of salt. That won't be the case here, because I'm a big weird cocktail nerd, and I'm putting my hands on your shoulders, looking you straight in the eye, and telling you that cocktails at 288 are very, very good, and not in an I'm-grading-on-a-curve-because-there-aren't-many-places-around-here-serving-truly-good-cocktails kind of way. The drinks here are well-balanced and tasty, but also INTERESTING, which makes this end of Lark Street with 288 and The Savoy officially the best place to get legitimately good and creative cocktails in the Cap District. The cocktails at 288 are good because the bar manager, Emmanuel, is an absolute pro: he was the reason that the cocktails at the late, lamented Speakeasy 518 were the best around, and now he's brought his expertise to 288. He's working with a much smaller bar here, but describing your favorite flavors to him and letting him surprise you is still a great idea. If you want to order off of the menu, the Commodore #2 (with house-made grenadine) might be my new official drink for fall/winter 2021. Really, though, you should just order whatever looks good, and be prepared to end up ordering another.

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    Fruitti di Mare.

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    4.4(214 reviews)
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    Yup a full bar‼

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    What a delightful surprise! A couple of foodie friends and I decided to check out a couple spots in…read moreSaratoga and we landed on a new spot, Familiar Creature. We had read that it was the same people who run Hamlet and Ghost, so we wanted to check it out. The inside is gorgeous, bright and welcoming. Very cute wine bar vibes with excellent cocktails and a small, but mighty, menu. All of our cocktails were gorgeous and well crafted, even some great mocktails. The menu is Montreal inspired, which we noticed immediately, and loved. We just wanted to split a couple things to try, so we ordered the poutine with duck confit and the steak tartare. The Poutine was fabulous! They ultra crispy house made fries had such good flavor on their own, but were made incredible with the gravy, melty cheese curds and decadent duck. This dish was amazing. The steak tartare was also very good and fresh, the house made chips were also killer. Last but not least, the maple soft serve. Heavenly! Ultra creamy and smooth with a great depth of maple flavor. The caramel swirl and crunchy nibs on the top were so good. I am not a big sweets person, but I would order this again for sure. Delicious. This is a hidden gem and surprised us all! I can't believe I haven't heard more about this place. 10/10 recommend.

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    Maple soft serve

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    Wellington's - B.Y.O. Egg Sandwich is served with iced coffee.

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    3.4(147 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    For a mid level hotel bar and restaurant this place overachieves…read more The bar tender is great. The food is better than you would think. The people are friendly and nice. The ambiance is pretty good. I enjoyed sitting at the bar and at a table. Can't go wrong here when passing through town.

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    Wellington's - The dining room from my seat with the bar behind the counter partition.

    The dining room from my seat with the bar behind the counter partition.

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    B.Y.O. Egg Sandwich with bacon on sourdough.

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    22 2nd St. Wine Co. - The entrance.

    22 2nd St. Wine Co.

    4.9(14 reviews)
    6.7 mi
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    On a scale of 1-100, there isn't a wine below 75 in this shop. If you had a great cabernet last…read morenight at Lucas Confectionary, you'll be able to get a bottle of it here. If you're looking for a bottle of Muscatel or Boone's Farm, may I suggest the liquor store on Ferry St by the homeless shelter? This store sells the best at moderately affordable prices.

    Here's the story:…read more Went on a first date: went great. We stopped by a little wine bar. I picked out this super weird wine from the very back of the shelf and the owner couldn't tell us anything about it. Poured some drinks and it was so, so good- surprisingly so! Fast forward and it's that guys birthday a month later. I remembered the name of the wine and the image on the bottle, but that was it. I find it online. It's super hard to order. I get in contact with this beautiful company here, I email with Paula and talk to Shannon on the phone (they work here) and not only did they give me the kindest support and service, but they shipped the bottle of wine to me 9 states away in time for my guy's birthday! And it arrived early! I wish I could leave more stars- they deserve it. I am so grateful for the time, care, and quality they provided me. 8 states away or not, if there is a speciality bottle of wine, hell any wine, I need from now on- I'll be ordering it from here. Cannot recommend this team enough for going out of their way for me.

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    Wine barrel

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    4.3(202 reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    It's been a while since I've had a meal here. It's always good. There have been some changes to the…read moremenu. They all looked delish. The service has always been good here. There has been some turnover in staff but they were just as friendly, helpful and professional as I remembered. I kept it casual and picked a Tofu Banh Mi which is a Vietnamese sandwich. It came with greens. I really enjoyed this dish. It was filling but didn't weigh me down. I ordered Wayward Lane Brewing Monarca Gold: A Mexican-style lager. It was very good but I have to admit I ordered because I liked the butterfly on the can. I actually liked my friend's dark smoked beer even better. Wayward Lane Brewing's Lifeblood looked like stout and tasted a bit like smoked bacon to me even though it was supposed to feature notes of toasted brown bread and caramelized sugar. My friend also had truffle ( mushroom) fries and a smash burger. He loved the meal. Dove & Deer is a pretty place. Attractive furniture and light fixtures. Big windows. A nice variety of food and beverage that you might not find everywhere else.

    Thanks to InKind, I tried this place out for brunch today. If you don't have InKind, download it…read moreand you'll get reward cash equal to 20% of your bill. Also, Dove + Deer has a current welcome gift of $30 off of $90. Anywho, I felt like getting pancakes and these were nice and fluffy with a nice chew. The strawberries were sweet and soft and the maple syrup was great. The eggs were scrambled perfectly as well, with great flavor - shocking because most eggs are so flavorless. You get a choice of additional protein and I chose the maple sausage which was delicious as well. The only thing that could be improved was a bit more salt and/or pepper on the home fries but I guess most people use the ketchup that's given, so I understand the under seasoning. The service was friendly albeit infrequent, and that's just fine. Water is left on the table for self-service and that's really why I need additional service attention anyway. All in all, a great brunch place because it has lots of space and feels casual and comfortable. Try it.

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    Dove + Deer dining room

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    Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts

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