My intent with this account had been to post only when disappointed; but that was living in NYC…read more After three years in Albany finding great/offbeat places is the priority. Kris Mid City Tavern is pub heaven in Menands.

The best French fries ever! Crispy outside, soft inside. Attentive service. Brittany, our…read moresever/bartender was great.

i will really miss this place! it was one of my favorite spots! all the lil indie spots deserve…read moremore of our support unless we all want chilis and applebees! i really liked the staff and the chefs and the people.

Love this place!! Neighborhood bar with great food! If you're looking for a friendly atmosphere…read morewith a great jukebox, this is your place.

Backstage Pub came highly recommended by so many friends, and I can't believe it took me so long to…read morevisit! Since my first experience, I've returned several times over the past year, and each visit has been consistently excellent. The cocktail menu is outstanding, with a great selection of creative drinks. Their espresso martinis have become a favorite for my friends and me during our girls' nights out. The food is just as impressive--the appetizers and entrées are rich, comforting, and full of flavor, with plenty of indulgent, cheesy options that never disappoint. One of my favorite places to dine is the Library at Backstage Pub. It offers a warm, inviting atmosphere that makes every visit feel special. A special thank you to Terry and the wonderful staff for their exceptional hospitality and consistently providing such a memorable dining experience. I always look forward to coming back.

I've had this place bookmarked for awhile and finally decided to give it a try. One of the reasons…read moreI kept putting it off was because I thought the menu didn't look much different from the typical pub fare in the area. But after eating there I found they have curated their own unique versions of the classics. We started with an order of 3's company wings which was a mixture of buffalo, garlic parm, and lemon pepper sauces. The sauce was pretty good but I like my wings crispy and these were not. For dinner I got the Backstage burger and upgraded to poutine fries. Now I'm not the biggest fan of a traditional poutine but I wanted to try it anyway because it looked good. The burger was cooked perfectly and the beef they use is very good. The poutine fries were enormous and apparently only half the size of a full order. If you like poutine you'll probably be into them but I thought the gravy was a little thick and not that flavorful and the cheese curds didn't melt as much as I would have liked. The real sleeper hit though was the Mac & Cheese. I wasn't expecting anything special and was pleasantly surprised. Definitely would come back for that. When we showed up it wasn't too busy but they were full by the time we left and I got the feeling that reservations are preferred.

This is a small, cozy space with a few tables but it was easy to get one on a Saturday night. Most…read morepatrons filled up the bar. Our family of five with kids were up for trying something new and this place did not disappoint. The apps - homemade chips and salsa as well as pretzels w/mustard were yum. Food was made to order, expect to allow time for that. Everyone enjoyed their mains which were Reuben, wings and burger. I opted for the eggplant chips, which were slightly overdone but still tasty. Waitress was beyond friendly and attentive, she was great with the kids. I Would return and recommend if you're up for good food/service and hometown bar/restaurant vibe.

This is a cute, friendly neighborhood pub with a nice menu. Emily, the waitresses is a sweetheart…read more The food is good. The meatloaf is delicious and the definition of comfort food. They have daily specials that they post on Facebook dailly. They always have great cakes too. It doesn't look like anything from outside, so don't let that keep you back. We hesitated going in the first time, because it's not inviting from the outside. It's completely different inside, it's warm and friendly.

Good place. Lived in, and feels like your own neighborhood bar. Good selection of beers, and…read morefriendly mindful service.

Overall a good experience! The Ruck has a great beer selection and a convenient beer menu that also…read moregives untapped ratings which was a helpful addition. The drinks came out quickly after we ordered them. The food took a decent amount longer. While we did wait 30 minutes for our food when it wasn't very busy , when it did come out it was hot and delicious. Flavorful wings, yummy disco fries/tots and some of the most well seasoned onion rings I've ever had. The atmosphere of the restaurant is classic pub food bar place but was well cleaned. Other than having to wait a little longer than usual for our food it was a great experience. We were so excited to eat by the time it came I did forget to take a photo of the food but it was all portioned well and well seasoned.

Taproom is a bit of a misnomer in that there are not 20+ beers on tap…read more What I liked was their food choices and the bacon and blue cheese burger I ordered. It was both massive and tasty. They also provided a generous portion of of chips as a side. I was less happy with the beer pour for my two IPAs. I ordered a Fiddlehead and a Dogfish IPA and both had an inch of foam. Aside from the beer pours, I would recommend this place for a burger.

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. This was my first time at Beer Bones Bar and Grill. We went as a group of six and made a 6pm reservation, which turned out to be a good call because the place filled up quickly. It's on the smaller side and definitely gets busy. One thing to note, there is a 3% upcharge if you pay by credit card. It's posted on the door, but easy to miss if you're not looking for it. We started with pretzels and mozzarella sticks, both were very good. From there, it's clear wings are a big focus here. They have a ton of sauce options. We ordered a wing platter and tried Stebo, garlic parm, moonshine, and bourbon BBQ. The Stebo was the clear favorite for everyone, with the bourbon BBQ as my personal second. I'd definitely be interested in trying their honey BBQ next time. The wings themselves were excellent, large, meaty, crispy, and very flavorful. I'm somewhat of a wing aficionado, and these absolutely delivered. One thing that really stood out was the generous portion of celery, carrots, and blue cheese. Most places treat that as an afterthought, but not here. Everything was fresh and plentiful, which was a nice change. Bravo on that. For entrees, we were told they were out of string fries and corned beef, but pastrami was available as a substitute for Reubens. Not a big deal for our group. I ordered a cheeseburger, no tomato or onion, add lettuce, with steak fries, and asked for it well done. Others at the table ordered a Feener burger, another cheeseburger, mac and cheese, tater tots, a slider, and a Nashville hot chicken wrap. The one issue was that our waiter didn't write anything down, which made us all a little skeptical. Unfortunately, that concern turned out to be valid. One burger came out without cheese, and they were out of American, so it had to be switched to cheddar. My order came out with tomato and onion, no lettuce, and waffle fries instead of steak fries. To their credit, everything was corrected quickly. The runner brought out lettuce right away and swapped the fries, mentioning steak fries take a little longer, but they came out pretty fast. My burger itself was what I'd call medium rare rather than well done, but I was hungry and didn't send it back. Despite the mix-ups, the food across the board was very good, and the portions were large. I was full and couldn't even finish my fries, which almost never happens. Service overall was a mixed bag. The waiter was friendly and acknowledged the mistakes upfront, which I appreciated. Other staff checked in on us, refilled drinks, and made sure we had napkins and wet wipes for the wings. Once the errors were announced , they were handled quickly and without any issue. I really think if the order had been written down, this could have easily been a 5 star visit. I'll definitely be back, the wings alone are worth it, and the staff did a good job recovering from the mistakes. Next time, if we're a larger group again, I might suggest writing the order down just to avoid the same issues.

We made a dinner reservation Thursday May 14, 2026 two weeks in advance. Confirmed reservation two…read moredays before with Linda & Dan K. We were a party of eight. Brothers & sisters get together monthly at different restaurants & pubs. We, Nick & Liz, are regulars here & it was our turn to choose. For everyone else this was there first visit. First our table was all set. Our server, Christina, had already set out menus & waters, then took our dinner orders. One sister was impressed with her Bloody Mary made by Dan K. Two excellent pub melts w/ steak fries-always great, two Cajun fish tacos - just great (and she's the fussy sister). Also the Cajun dry rub chicken wing appetizer was also great. Everyone was happy with this choice. Also enjoyed four rounds of Thursday Night Trivia. Thank you Greg & to the staff & the kitchen. You all made it a great, fun evening. See you again soon. Nick & Liz, Albany, NY

ATSP is as comforting g today as it was decades ago when I was a college student. We tried a few…read moreplaces in Delmar because we had an event there earlier and everyplace was too crowded or loud so I suggested ATSP. What a nice evening, great service, an awesome duo/ band performing ( Tyler Childers and Sturgill Simpson covers so that would definitely bring me back! ) and ofc great food. It's always been reliable, good food , and welcoming. Disco fries, bbq bourbon chicken sandwich, and sirloin steak sandwich- steak was cooked perfectly and very tender. It's great when good things stay the same.

After a wonderful first experience at River Road House, we were looking forward to visiting again…read morefor lunch. Unfortunately, this visit didn't match the high bar that was previously set. I still really like this place, but the service was way off on this particular day, even though they were not busy. We ordered three Road House Burgers, two with sweet potatoes fries, and one with regular fries. We were only served one burger w/ sweet potato fries, but we were charged $3 extra for each burger! And one burger was missing bacon. The amount of blue cheese crumbles and caramelized onions was minuscule. The burger patties themselves are unseasoned, so the toppings are key. Overall, it's a decent burger and I like their fries, but it's hard to overlook the mistakes with our ordering, especially when we were overcharged because of it.

Smallish out of the way joint that had friendly bartenders, quick service and pretty good food. We…read morestarted with the pulled pork nachos followed by healthy portioned dinner salads. The bar is cozy and frequented by locals. We felt welcomed and enjoyed the experience. Will be back for a Bills game this Fall.