We had the best time food, atmosphere,wine tasting, gorgeous lighting and firplace tables…read more Our waitress Shay was phenominal , friendly, fun to talk to and happy to take care of us. We were beyond happy. This is my second time here and can't wait to go back.

Wow! Decor and night life, chic #af. This place is a night on the town with the possibility of…read morepopping over to the casino or being the all night spot. They have a large seating area with a variety of table tops. It's intimate and trendy. There's also a huge outside area (heated), that people were thriving in even though it was only 10 degrees out. The menu is broad and not your usual chain supply. If you are a picky eater you might have a hard time. Most of the food is in large enough portions you can split and trade with friends or just make it a charcuterie feast for all. Drinks were mint and I mean that in the old cool sense of the word not actually mint, although you could ask for some and they would accommodate. The self poor wine station is a bonus, adding to the uniqueness of this establishment. Reservations highly recommended! 21+ only AMAZING

Ooooh so this is where the middle aged singles come to be seen, hangout and drink wine! We had fun,…read morebartender was great and fast, drink menu was awesome.

Strolling through Saratoga confused what to choose from and we walk in to this place as there was…read moreno wait time. No wait time doesn't mean they don't have good food. We ordered soup of the day (Smoked chicken chowder), crab cakes and grilled salmon. The food was consistent and good. My rating of 4 was totally based on food. The food. Like I mentioned earlier was good but I have had the same better elsewhere. The service and ambience are great and would rate it a 5 star. They have a great selection of wines to choose from. This place is good for every occasion and a heaven for someone who loves wine.

Finally had a chance to try Kindred last week(end)…read more I was honestly won over when we first walked in....we didn't have a reservation but asked if they could accommodate two for dinner. The hostess/server was awesome: not pretentious and looking down her nose at us since we didn't have a reservation. She did say that she needed the table by 7 PM. No problem! That said, it was pretty busy for being early in the evening. Guests kept coming in as we were getting ready to depart. The food that we tried was very good: -the chips with crème fraîche were very nice, but I don't know that I would go out of my way for these again. I really enjoyed the chips themselves... very thin and light ...and quite salty (in a good way). A little bit of fish roe is mixed in for "extra saltiness" and a little bit of a fishy experience in the crème fraîche. -Brussel sprouts for me were the winner! Absolutely delicious and we added some chicken so that we'd have a little bit of protein. Grilled chicken was perfectly flavored and not dry at all. Brussels sprouts had just the right amount of char and umami. -flatbread was honestly my least favorite. We stuck with the basic burrata/Margherita pizza/flatbread, and after eating the brussels sprouts it just didn't hold up in terms of flavor. Some of the other options might be better if you're looking for more of a flavor punch.... but it was served steaming, hot, and freshly made. As more people showed up, it definitely got noisier... so prepare for a bit of a loud environment...pretty much the same situation in all downtown Saratoga restaurants these days. I will definitely go back and try some other items on the menu.

The atmosphere at Kindred is super trendy and fun for a night out. I loved the lighting and the…read moredecor in there. The baked camembert was great. I had a seasonal apple flavored cocktail that didn't have much apple flavor. We got two entrees to share. The squash ravioli is out of this world!! Seriously delicious, really great flavor, loved the pepitas! The steak frites was disappointing. The potatoes and aioli were good but the steak came out cold, a bit over done, and chewy. Service was really kind, our server was friendly and answered all our questions.

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.

Quaint restaurant in a quaint area. Parking can be troublesome so allow time to find a place to…read morepark. All dishes are shareable. Everything we ate was so delicious! I loved the Brussel sprouts salad and I hate brussel sprouts. You must also order desserts! The lavender soft serve was the best soft serve I ever had. And the triple layered chocolate cake was heavenly! Not too sweet and super moist. The half chicken was perfectly cut to share and oh so tender! Great visit with friendly service.

Food is always amazing both for takeout and dining in, which is important to me…read more I love that they truly try to source their ingredients locally and the farm to table aspect (I wish there was more of this around). I love that they offer amuse-bouche!! Idk if this is standard at this establishment but I have received this every time I have dined in :) High quality and reasonably priced

Service was excellent, food was pretty good, the space looked very nice. They first gave a…read morecomplimentary tasting plate. Started with fries (ok) and crab beignets (pretty good). Entrees were fried chicken (really good) and pork chop (pretty good). We got a free dessert bc of their "Sunday sweets" promotion and the sticky toffee pudding was amazing!!

A wonderful bar and grill in Downtown Schenectady full of fun and great food. A nice place to enjoy…read morea family dinner or a party with friends

Went to happy hour for 1/2 price apps and buy 1 get 1 drinks. Food was fantastic but glad we did…read morehappy hour and got the half off apps. Bar tender was super friendly and the place had a nice vibe.

A Valentine's dinner that did not impress!…read more Valentine's has always been a very special holiday for me. My husband and I decided to spend the weekend in the Berkshires, which was lovely and quiet. I made reservations ahead of time for this highly rated wine bar and very close to where we were staying. First off, due to the previous weather/storms they had no street parking. But luckily we parked in a nearby lot. Upon arrival, the restaurant bar area was very nice and romantic. The server brought us to our table but I was a bit disappointed in the ambiance. I mean the bar area was a bit darker and the table that we were being seated at had a lot of light. Now, don't get me wrong, It was Valentine's day which screams romantic and there was no romantic vibe to this restaurant. After mentioning this to our server she did move us and turned down the lights a bit which was much better. Food/Drinks: The menu was not big at all which was nice. I ordered a dirty martini to start which needed more olive juice and my husband ordered a rum cocktail which he enjoyed. For starters, I ordered their Over Roasted Parsnip which was very good and filling. My husband had their Beet Salad which he said was excellent. For entrees, I had their Seared Duck Breast. I really enjoyed the caramel sauce but did not love the duck itself. My husband had the Oven Roasted Chicken Statler which was very dry he could barley eat it. Also, since this is a wine bar I will say the wines were nothing special which was also a bit disappointing. I wish they had something unique and special to offer especially being on a Valentine's Day. I feel this place may be more of a summer destination. Service: Service was excellent I will say. Our server was always asking how things were, checking on us and if we needed anything and asking about any additional drinks. etc. Also, the Manager came over to ask how everything was but he spefically looked at me. I think my husband would've mentioned his meal being dry if he looked at him as well but my husband could've spoken up too. We did say something to our server after she asked about the chicken dish, which they ended up taken off the bill which was very nice. Overall: I didn't love Alta Wine Bar my first time here, but I would come back in the spring or summer months when the weather is warm to try it again. Cheers~

Alta is a MUST when you're in the Berkshires! The food was outstanding, as was the service. This…read morewas a top-ten experience for us, ever! The atmosphere is warm and cozy, and our server was really so kind and knowledgeable. The food portions were perfectly sized and delicious!!

I've now been here a handful of times, different times of day and different seasons…read more It's ALWAYS been a pleasure. The food prep has always been excellent, service great. My favorite is their salmon, either as a dinner or on a Caesar salad. Just writing this, I think I need to go there this week! Also, the desserts have been wonderful.

We finally made it to The Thirsty Owl in Saratoga after passing it by for years. The Thirsty Owl is…read moreowned by the Fjnger Lake Vineyard of the same name and we were drawn in by a Saratoga Restaurant week special and we had a nice lunch in a surprising venue. First, I gotta say that parking was a bear. There is a small lot behind where there is an entry direct to the bar area. That lot was full and spaces that were open were marked for other business and threats of being towed, same with the adjoining lot. We did find a spot about 150 yards away in the street. We sat at the bar area (because the dining room was full with reservations for lunch?!?) which was in a bright open room filled with wine by the bottle for sale. All wine is bottled by Thirsty Owl Vinyards, beer on tap is local beer and alcohol is NYS distilled. We were immediately attended to. Every bottle for sale is also sold by the glass and the bartenders will tell you about the wine and its characteristics- very knowledgeable! (husband and wife owners perhaps?) Chardonnay was decent as was the German white. I would stick with semi sweet or sweet. A good hint- most people were drinking the Sangria. I had the burger and chose the pumpkin soup and both were great! Wife had the vegetarian flatbread, which was a little bland. Could have used more balsamic vinaigrette. Local beer was very good. If you're a serious oenophile, you'll know about NYS wine, so this might not be the greatest place for you. That being said this is a very nice place, service is top notch attentive and knowledgeable. If you favor local NY wine, beer and spirits, this place is for you! 2 lunch entree specials, two glasses of wine ($10 & 11) and two beers was $72 ($30 of that was food) before tip. Enjoy!

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

We stopped in here for a pre-dinner drink. The bartender was extremely friendly and delivered…read moreimpeccable service and a delicious lemoncello martini. We will certainly be back.

The food is outstanding and the wait staff is extremely friendly. Love to go and sit by the window…read moreoverlooking the water.

The Lake view is nice. Food is pub food and very good. Service is very friendly. I would recommend…read morebased on the nice casual atmosphere.