My brother and I had lunch. Staff were friendly and responsive. I had the special steamed clams,…read morewhich were cooked just right but in a Guinness (I think) broth that wasn't really the right flavor for clams. The waitress recommended the sweet-potato fries over the regular fries--I had one, my brother had the other and both were very tasty and not greasy. He enjoyed his generous portion of fish and chips. I come up to visit family regularly and plan to come back with my husband. Katie O'Byrne's is next to the Schenectady train station which is how we discovered it--a great location for train travelers right next to the parking lot.

Come on people! There's no way this place is a 3.9. This is one of the best Irish pubs I've been…read moreto, and I've seen every state in this country. Of you don't believe me, order the corned beef dinner or the fish and chips.

First time staying here and it was better than we thought it would be…read more Clean, well appointed rooms and a great second floor deck facing the street to have coffee of cocktails on. Especially liked being able to open the windows and feeling the fresh air and breezes after stays in hermetically sealed hotel rooms. Although we didn't get a chance to check it out, the bar looks great and by all accounts, the food is very good. Dave, the Owner, was very helpful at checkin, explaining how to use the A/C unit, access code for after hours and WiFi code. Having grown up in the area, the highest complement I can give is the stay reminded me of being at my Mother's house in the past...comfy and cozy as she used to say.

We were passing through town and this place was recommended to us. Our initial encounter with the…read morelady who sat us was very unpleasant. First she asked us if we had reservations and we said no, she then asked us how many in our party and I told her five and she sarcastically said, "and you don't have reservations". She acted bothered and then said well we can sit you in the back. She proceeded to walk us to the back and she begrudgingly said well I have to set up a table for you. Thank goodness our server, Angie, quickly came to offer assistance. She had a smile on her face and was very friendly. When you first walk in, you are in the tavern. They had live music at 6:00 and most of the tables were reserved. And now the good part!! The food was very good. Angie advised us of the specials of the day. We ordered one of the specials which was a generous portion of Haddock stuffed with shrimp and crab. It was cooked to perfection and had just the right amount of flavor. It was served atop a bed of rice with a cream sauce and cooked spinach on the side. It came with a salad and a role. We also ordered the salmon and that was also cooked perfectly and was delicious. We were provided excellent service by Angie.

We went here for dinner after our visit to the Titanic Experience in Schenectady Fri 3/13/26. Found…read moretwo seats at the bar on very busy evening. Our server, Sarah & 3 other team members, brought us drinks & menus. Happy Hour 4-7pm every day. House wines $5., draft beer & mixed drink specials. The offer daily dinner specials - one signature dish every day of the week. Pizza & calzones are popular here. Salads, burgers, wraps, & some Italian dishes are served. We had Irish nachos crispy potato tots with shredded corned beef, Guinness caramelized onions, cheddar & thousand island dressing ($15.99)-enough for 2-4 people. And a chicken Caesar wrap ($10.) served w/ kettle chips & pickle. Both were very good. I hadn't been here in many years. Used to come for the blues music sessions on Sundays awhile back. But I'm here to tell you that their Jambalaya is legit ($17.) But sadly it wasn't available on this Friday or is it every Friday. Forgot to ask. This was my first choice. Next time I'll check before hand. Family friendly. Eat in or takeout. The locals know they have had great pizza for many years. Hours of operation Monday-Thursday 11:00am-12:00am Friday 11:00am - 1:00am Saturday 12:00pm-1:00am Sunday 12:00pm-11:00pm *Kitchen closes at 11pm on Fridays and Saturdays* *Must be 21 or older after 9pm Friday & Saturday Good food & a good time in this neighborhood favorite. We will be back. Thank you. Nick & Liz, Albany, NY, USA

Had a good time there. Outside dining with very attentive staff. Food was good and would go back…read more No, I'll go back.

We came back this year on our vacation because last year I found they have a salad that I love!…read moreBoth times we have visited the waitresses have been nice and accommodating with our toddler. We sat outside and we were able to walk her down by the water when she was getting bored. Drinks, appetizers and food all came out quickly and was just as good as we remembered from last visit!

Sorry but the Pub used to be the best place.... our favorite spot for vacation. We have been coming…read morehere for years and years. Not sure what happened just is not the same. The food seemed old. They used to make the best long Island ice tea ever! Couldn't wait to have one. Also where people sit with their dogs cig butts all over. Just disappointing for a great place. Bruce S.

Stopped for the wing walk jack Daniels wings. Hello!!?! Amazing flavor and perfectly crispy. If…read morethey continue to offer this flavor we would def come back for more. It's a cool little spot. Just needs more sound maybe for the atmosphere and that would brighten up the mood. But great bartender and food.

First of all, it is necessary to make a distinction between Nico's Pizzeria and Nico's Rooftop…read moreTavern. They both share the same address and phone number, and possibly the same kitchen. But one is head and shoulders above the other... literally! And that would be the Tavern because it is on the floor above the Pizzeria, and of course, the Rooftop is still one more level up. If you're looking for pizza slices or maybe a pizza to-go, the pizzeria on the ground floor is your place. If you want a full bar, a menu including a variety of pub foods, table service, and maybe a DJ spinning sounds, head on up the narrow staircase to the 2nd floor. The open sky can be found above a dozen tables still one further level up on the roof of the building. Our party of five was happy to score one of those dozen tables on the roof. Not just because it was a beautiful warm evening, but because the music in the tavern below was so loud that we would not have been able to carry on a conversation. Our group was here to sample a planned menu that has carried us from tavern to tavern throughout the Capital Region for over two years - wings, mozzarella sticks with Melba sauce, pizza, and wash it all down with good beer. And that was where we met our first hurdle. Beer is not sold by the pitcher at Nico's. Our server asked if we were going have a bucket. Apparently, that was a special that evening. We inquired what was available on draft and as our server went through the underwhelming list of fifteen, we decided upon pints of Ithaca Flower Power IPA, primarily because it was the only craft beer on draft. Our first order of wings were ordered with a hot sauce and tasted very good. They were still hot when served, the chicken on the flats was juicy, but a bit dry on the drumsticks. The hot sauce was not too hot, the only significant problem was that two of the ten wings were missing. The mozzarella sticks were pretty basic. We've had both better and worse. The Melba sauce was decent, it had a nice flavor and a good viscosity. For our first pizza we got what we call our "Steve N." It is a New York style red sauce with mozzarella, ham, bacon, and jalapeños. It should be noted that their "small" 6 slice pizza is not that small if you are eating other things. The crust at the edge of the pizza is very thick. It has a good flavor and requires a fair amount of chewing. Overall, the toppings were adequate but did not extend more than halfway from the center of the pie toward the edges. It was otherwise an enjoyable pizza. While we were enjoying the "Steve N", we ordered another round of Flower Power, more wings with hot sauce and extra crispy, and one of their Sicilian Style pizzas. At this point we also informed our server that we had been shorted two wings in the first order. In order to maximize our opportunity to sample more pizza toppings, we asked that half the Sicilian have sausage, onions, and peppers, and the other half be their chicken parmigiana topping. It took quite a long time for this order to be received. Both the wings and the pizza must have sat for awhile before coming to our table because both were only warm. The Sicilian is a huge square pizza cut into 12 slices. The end crusts are even thicker than what we had on the New York style - especially the corner slices. I did not find the chicken parm to be very tasty. Too much cheese and not enough chicken. The mozzarella didn't taste like or have a consistency like I was expecting. It was almost creamy in texture. The sausage was nothing special, and the onions and peppers were likely added raw after the pizza was removed from the oven. Our server was pleasant and accommodating to our special requests. The unique draw of Nico's may be either the open sky rooftop dining, or the Mug Club that they describe on their web page. Some of the appetizer items are huge portions for a mere $6. Our group will continue onward.

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.

The rib stake is outstanding! As well as all the other dishes I've tried including our weekly…read more visit on Wednesdays for the all you can eat buffet witch changes weekly very friendly atmosphere you won't be disappointed!

We eat out often. We came to Fancy Farmer tonight and had an excellent meal - the prime rib was…read moreamazing! The service was good, and my cocktai was very good. We highly recommend this place and we will be back!

Really good Italian restaurant! I dined here on a weekend…read moreafternoon and sat at the bar. It's a nice, modern looking restaurant with a great menu. I started with the Saranac Blueberry Blonde, which is a refreshing beer that smells exactly like blueberry muffins - it's so good! The bartender also brought out a delicious bread basket to start and the olive oil it came with was amazing - it had chunks of roasted garlic in it. For my entree, I ordered the Penne a la Vodka with shrimp, which came with a house salad. It was fantastic! It had a good amount of shrimp in it too. Overall, the food was great and the service was a little slow but thankfully the food was worth the wait. I was too stuffed to try any dessert but I hope to if I'm in the area again!

Food is good but service was awful. The waitress we had was one of the worst. Impatient, curt, and…read morenot responsive to our requests. I have no idea why she worked there. Eggplant was pretty good and I would recommend it.