This restaurant is everything I don't really like, but I still had a good time. We arrived after making 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. read more

We stopped in to celebrate a new graduate in the family. The drinks were so-so. Just not boozy enough. 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. read more

Nighthawks - Hamburger and fries - Burgers Near Me - Troy, New York

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My sisters and I stopped in for brunch, not knowing that they only serve brunch on the weekends. We ended up ordering burgers with a side of sweet potato fries. The side order was so big! So much but definitely worth it. The burgers were good and had great flavor. We didn't order any drinks with our meals but enjoyed our time here. read more

Nighthawks - Burgers Near Me - Troy, New York

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I think it's safe to say this was the best brunch, dish for dish, we've had in 2025. Their chicken and waffles were highly suggested by our welcoming waitress. Given the colder weather we started off with the Lobster bisque with a side of bacon. While not kosher, the combo was top tier for an early morning. End the meal sharing their gigantic cinnamon bun. I still dream about this til this day read more

I've only been to Nighthawks twice, but both times were memorable. The first time we went for dinner, vibes were great, food was amazing, and cocktails were delish. Recently, we went for brunch, and both my boyfriend and I had the spicy braised beef cheek with cheese grits, pickled peppers, crispy onions, and basil pesto. My boyfriend literally said, "It's probably one of the best meals I've had in a long time." The flavor combination in this dish was incredible--everything complemented each other perfectly. Just thinking about it makes my mouth water! And can we talk about the presentation? Absolutely beautiful! I highly recommend making reservations in advance since they're pretty busy on weekends for brunch. Can't wait to visit again! ^_^ read more

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This place USED to be good. It was our go to burger spot. We ordered Mealio and it gets here lightning quick! So, kudos to Mealio! We just received a bacon double cheeseburger from Nighthawks that was cooked so over the top well done it was like eating dust! Zero moisture left in this burger. Now, I like my burger with a little pink and juicy and I can tolerate medium no problem but this?! This is ridiculous. Also No bacon to be found anywhere and little evidence of cheese. Very disappointing for a $20+ Burger. Ordered one for my son who is on his way home from work. He gonna be very disappointed. Please do better. read more

Still stand by this place as one of the best restaurants in the Capital Region. The menu is always changing and always creative. The drinks were dangerously good, the homemade maple mustard with the gougeres was the absolute perfect balance of tangy and sweet, and where else can you get moules frites?? Yum. They still have some of the best fries too. I need to come here more often! read more

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Great burger & bar - one of the only places in town serving food until 9P! I really enjoyed my burger & fries - came back a few days later for the same and the menu expands wildly on Thursday- Sat nights into gastropub vibes. I had mentally set myself on a burger though so that's what I stuck with. Friendly service; worked with a large group outside. Loved that there were no TVs inside / not a place to watch a game but a perfect spot for catching up with friends or decompressing after a long day of work. read more

The cheeseburger add onion and bacon.. BOMB! Well seasoned and the fries so good ! Our server was super friendly, she was so nice !

Awesome spot for drinks and dinner with friends! A group of us came to Nighthawks before a show at Hanger on Hudson for dinner and drinks and it was the perfect spot! They have a standard menu that is always available as well as a rotating menu with lots of creative delicious options with a focus on farm to table that I hope to be back to try! They have a great selection of cocktails, the sangria is not to be missed and I enjoyed my gin and tonic as well! They also fun idea of a mystery beer for $5 and we got some fun drinks through that deal as well. We ordered the burgers and fried chicken salad with a side of salads and fries all of which were super delicious and the portion of fries was very generous. Loved the option of malt vinegar as well since you don't see that often! Our waitress was super nice and accommodating and the service was very quick! A lively spot with great decor and a good ambiance, it's definitely a popular place so I recommend making a reservation! read more

Cute and comfy place, inside and on the street! The food was fresh and tasty. Ever changing menu as it is farm to table (love) Drinks were delish. Wine by the bottle selection good too. Super nice staff! read more

Such a great brunch spot in Troy, and they take reservations (double win!!) I visited for brunch on a Saturday, and I'm so glad I made reservations beforehand because it was pretty busy. Their brunch menu changes weekly, so there's always something new to look forward to. I decided on the Brioche donut, which was essentially a fancy Boston creme donut with the most fabulous cream filling and chocolate ganache on top. For my main, I ordered the herb and cheddar biscuit with maple sausage, a fried egg, cheese and apple butter. It was delicious! My party also split a mimosa pitcher, which was a great deal since there were several of us. Also, the staff were so friendly and attentive. Highly recommend checking out Nighthawks and making a reservation for brunch. Just make sure to wear your stretchy pants! read more

Nighthawks - Herb cheddar biscuit brunch special with sausage, a fried egg, and apple butter - Burgers Near Me - Troy, New York

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Great food and beers! The service was fast and ambience was on point for a well seated pub.

The gougères were delicious and perfectly executed. We stopped by between brunch and dinner, and the service was fantastic. The burger was really tasty, though a bit messy, and the fries were solid. We tried the seasonal margarita special, which was interesting but didn't quite hit for us. Overall, it's a charming spot, and I'd love to come back to try the full menu. read more

Nighthawks does a smash style burger that could possibly be good but mine was overcooked and dry. The fries were thin, crispy and salty. Sitting outside on the sidewalk on a Sunday was pleasant but the iron chairs they have are uncomfortable and downtown Troy isn't the most picturesque scene. They missed my expectations but your mileage may vary. read more

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Very short trattoria style menu. Burgers and fried chicken sandwich are on point. Excellent customer service. Cute intimate space. Fun non alcoholic mocktails. Craft beer. Combo meal deal available. read more

Went here for dinner on s Saturday night, had a great cheeseburger and fries. Love their pickles. The cocktails were extremely tasty. It's small with not a ton of tables. So you may have a wait. It is well worth the wait. read more

Had the best food, service and ambiance - let's not forget the best bartender/waiter ever - come see Loukas he is the amazing read more

Nighthawks - Burgers Near Me - Troy, New York

Fantastic brunch experience. The Bloody Mary here is extra special, whatever mix they've created is perfection. Also highly recommend trying their beer mimosa made with Narragansett beer - so refreshing. We started with the donut of the week and some jalapeño corn muffins. Just huge and absolutely fabulous! We definitely should have waited to order our main brunch meals because these items filled us up. We enjoyed a bacon egg and cheese and chicken sandwich. Both again made with high quality ingredients and unique flavor profiles that made us keep eating even while full. Our server was attentive and though it's small inside we never felt crowded. The outdoor tables for the warmer months is a nice touch too. read more

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I want so badly to experience what others have, so we gave it another shot. It was snowing, nearby, available. Service was excellent; our server handled everything beautifully. I ordered the steak frites and then saw one patron send it back as overly salty. Valid! Sodium levels through the roof, and I like my salt. The lamb, too. I fail to understand why a decent bottle of red wine can't be found where the markup still lands under 50. The gougères were the best thing on the menu, while the frites still underwhelmed. read more

Our first time here. Two of us drove in from Syracuse, and two others came from New Hampshire. We were looking for vegan, and for the most part, Nighthawks succeeded. We started off with a Common Roots Good Fortune IPA, a Sixpoint Brooklyn Sunny Lager, and Irish Coffee and a kombucha. The beers were fresh and tasty, the Irish Coffee was served in a coffee cup with no whipped cream (very odd), and our server came back to tell us that they were out of kombucha. So, that was exchanged for a bottle of Saratoga Water. For our meal, we ordered the Fried Green Tomato plate, 2 veggie burgers, a salad of the day, and two vegetables of the day. Sides were a salad and fries. One of us ordered a bowl of the corn chowder, but instead got the Pork Belly plate which was served on top of the chowder. No spoon was included with the meal. We ended up taking the pork belly home for later. Also, the salad of the day arrived with dressing on it, even though we had requested it on the side, so that had to be returned. Everything tasted great, especially the Green Tomato plate, the chowder and the vegetables of the day. We would return the next time we are in the area, but hope for more attention from the kitchen to our requests. read more

I love this restaurant. I have never had a bad experience at Nighthawks and I've been dining here for years. I've been here with large parties (8ppl) down to just me by myself. Wait staff is always friendly and extremely knowledgeable. Cocktails are always interesting (I try a different special cocktail every time I go) and the food is to die for. Their burgers are what they're known for, but the daily specials are always things that you've probably never heard of. I've looked up things on my phone before I realized that all the waitstaff is well versed in exactly what every thing is on the menu. Brunch on the weekends is always tasty and I love that it's farm to table food. They even do their own preserving, which you can see on the shelves! read more

I don't think it's possible to overstate the experience of dinning at nighthawks. A small intimate dinning room and a chalk board menus that comes down to be noted when menu items are depleted. The staff are attentive and clearly proud of the accomplishments of the chef. When asked, they offer thoughtful recommendations and reviews of the menu. My daughter is a student at rpi and though we live in Los Angeles nighthawks is easily a top 5 restaurant experience. The cocktails are layered and complex. Tequila and ginger?! Why yes, plus adding other flavors elevating a humble drink into a thoughtful experience. On to the food. I struggle to put into words the meal, but it is clear that the chef is thoughtful, intelligent, and highly gifted. Dessert was on par with the entire experience. Nighthawks is a gem and though we are sad our daughter is so far from home for school, we are so happy to be able to visit this extraordinary restaurant. We have been at least 4 times (whenever we are in town and she is a 3rd year). An experience not to be missed. read more

Nighthawks - Monkfish en papillote and steak frites - Burgers Near Me - Troy, New York

I have been to Nighthawks a bunch of times over the years- for both dinner and brunch. They are probably one of the best and most innovative brunch places around with very interesting flavor combinations. They are a farm to table restaurant with everything fresh made. Dinner has always been great every time I have gone and if I am not feeling what is up on the menu board I just order one of the best cheeseburgers around, which is always available. You really can never go wrong there. The cocktails are also amazing as well. It's a small space and used to be first come first serve, but they now take reservations. My only complaint is in the colder months if you sit by the door it's very chilly as they only have a curtain separating the front door from the dinning area. read more

Stopped in on the way to Vermont because of the reviews and was not disappointed. Foie gras, mussels and Croque Madame were all incredible!

After seeing that Nighthawks was nominated for best burger in the Capital Region, I knew I had to give it a try. With that in mind, I ordered the cheeseburger with fries. To begin, the cheeseburger was topped with pickles, bacon, house made American cheese, and special sauce on a pretzel bun. Knowing that, the burger was good, but not great. To elaborate, the meat was incredibly flavorful and juicy, but I did not like the cheese at all. The cheese was runny and had a weird taste that I did not like. On the flip side, the special sauce was delicious. It was sweet and tangy with excellent flavor. In addition, the pretzel bun was fresh, but a bit soggy on the bottom from the runny cheese. To put into perspective, the burger was good, but I will definitely skip the cheese next time. Next, I tried the fries which were definitely house made as well. The fries were crispy and had good flavor, but they were over the top salty. If they cut down on the salt, the fries would be pretty good. At the end of the day, Nighthawks has good burgers and decent fries, but there is room for improvement. read more

Nighthawks - Cheeseburger - Burgers Near Me - Troy, New York

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They make amazing cheeseburgers and fries. If you are anywhere near Troy I would recommend going here. You will not be disappointed.

It's pretty simple -- I love it here. Whether for dinner or brunch (best brunch in the Cap District by a pretty big margin), you cannot go wrong with anything you order. There is so much thought and effort that goes into sourcing locally and house-making ingredients -- they smoke, pickle, brine, and bake so many things in that small open kitchen you begin to wonder if it's magic. With the menu changing weekly (burgers and fries are a mainstay) a visit to Nighthawks is always an adventure. Vegetarian and vegan options are a plenty, and are just as complex and exciting as the meat dishes. Cocktails also seem to get the same level of attention to detail. Service is friendly and prompt, and the space, albeit small (reservations strongly encouraged), is cozy and casual. I don't have a bad thing to say, Nighthawks rules. read more

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amazing gluten free bun, and extremely friendly staff! vibe was really chill and cool.. can't believe the ratings aren't higher seriously

Cool little spot in Albany that we just happened upon. Had the carrot soup and it hit the spot. Almost everyone else in my party had the chicken sandwich, overall they enjoyed it. Someone didn't like the spice level and thought it was too hot, which they weren't expecting. With one chef in the kitchen it took a bit for the food to come out, so make sure you have plenty of time to eat when you go there. There was only one other table with two people, so it should have gone more quickly we thought. read more

Made a same day last minute res at nighthawks with a few friends. They were able to accommodate 5 people easy for a small space. The waitress was very friendly and politely let us know how much time we had til the next reservation. Table shared shishitos, olive and almonds and potatos... all of which were plentiful sharing portions. We all got the fried chicken sandwich or a burger. The fried chicken sandwich was insane. Like I had to deaconstruct it to eat it but I wasn't mad at that. It was VERY good, great portion size for the price. Cocktails were delicious as well. If you're looking for a no frills eatery with good drinks and a place to catch up with friends, this is the place to go in Troy! read more

Nighthawks - Chicken sando - Burgers Near Me - Troy, New York

This place is a no for me. This the second time I've come here and they've brutally disappointed. Slow, I mean SLOWWW service. Don't have anything planned for afterwards because you probably won't make it. I've gone on a Friday night at 6pm and I've gone on a Tuesday at 3 pm and each time took way longer than expected due to understaffing. Though, that's not all the managers fault, the world IS understaffed. But to tell me that my veggie burger WASNT FROZEN. When it, was? Just no . Save your time and money for this wanna be upscale McDonald's. "Farm to table" my ass hole. Freezer to table more like. Get a bigger menu, have more integrity, and please hire people. Dear Josh, I ordered a small salad and a veggie burger on top. This is literally on the menu. Please get it together. Not one person in the establishment working here was nice, nor pleasant. Literally still feel disgusting from eating here. I've found happiness :) I hope you get your restaurant together because it's gonna go downhill fast like the last 8 restaurants that were on that corner and run by terrible management. read more

Nighthawks - Burgers Near Me - Troy, New York

Fantastic burgers and lovely service ... super apologetic when he messed up our order but made it right and added some extra fries to snack on while we waited... I asked for spicy pickles on the burger... could have used more... next time I will ask for extras. read more

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Best veggie burger around! Burger had nice char on the outside and it was perfectly cooked, not dry at all. A sauce on a sesame seed bun reminded me of something else. Great little quaint place with a nice selection of Tequila. The staff was all Super nice and attentive without over board! I'm going back for sure read more

Great burgers, outdoor seating located in downtown Troy. Easy walk to the Music Hall.

What do nosey peppers do??? They get jalapeño business! Unlike my awesome dad joke, the food here at Nighthawks is no laughing matter. We've heard a lot of hype about this place and decided to stop in for a quick bite. We ordered a cinnamon bun and cornbread muffin to share. I also ordered a fried chicken sandwich and my wife went with a strawberry mimosa. The cinnamon bun was amazeballs. It was made fresh and was served warm. The ginger glaze really complemented the cinnamon sugar and added to the bun's rich taste. I've got a sweet tooth and this satisfied my cravings for something sweet. Now let's talk about that bacon corn muffin. Just like the cinnamon bun, it was made fresh and arrived to our table warm. The chunks of smoked bacon inside the muffin tasted incredible and made me long for some grilled meat at a BBQ on a summer night. And the jalapeño honey butter is a game-changer. I've never tried something like that before and can't wait to try it again. The fried chicken sandwich rounded out our brunch. From what I've heard, Nighthawks is well-known for their burgers and chicken sandwiches. After our brunch, I see why. This wasn't some store-bought, frozen chicken breast that was deep-fried and thrown between two buns. The sandwich consisted of a braised, then fried chicken thigh. The chicken was partnered with coleslaw, pickles, and drizzled with hot sauce and a house dressing. It was delicious and well worth the hype. read more

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Cozy and eclectic atmosphere but the food falls a little short, especially for the price. The menu is inspired and they use quality ingredients, but the execution and flavor balance of the dishes is off. Wait time for food also takes a while. Service was polite and attentive. read more

When it comes to creativity, knowledge, and flavor....Nighthawks is the whole package. I love the fact that their menu is sustainable, and they use local vendors for their sourcing. They have wonderful and knowledgeable staff. Their bartenders are seasoned and skilled and truly craft their beverages. Sadly, I can't share pictured because literally, once they place the food on our table, we devour every single shred. Our favorites are their burgers! I also love trying their seasonal cocktails! If you are in Troy and looking for something special or an intimate space for a date go over there for sure.Grass Feed Beef Burger Chef Coletto keep it up! read more

Was on a date and wanted somewhere to eat before heading over to see the show. We stumbled upon Nighthawks while looking for another place. At this point the weather was gross and we were hungry, so nighthawks it was. It's a fairly small and a little loud so at times I had trouble hearing. They had no tables open (someone must have reserved the empty table for 2) so we were offered the bar, which I typically would decline and just wait, but we were a little time crunched. We both ordered exactly the same thing - bacon cheeseburger and fries. It did take a while to arrive, but as I say they were busy and the kitchen did not stop moving. I am super picky with temperature and this came to me hot. The fries were piping, which is just how I like them. The burger - I had high hopes and it was a good burger. If I went back I'd def not have it as it comes. I'd ask for no house dressing on it as some bites seemed to be drowning in dressing and I could not taste the burger / bacon. Overall, too much dressing for my taste, but the bacon had good flavor, the burger had a nice char but the patty was maybe a little on the small side for the price. read more

Nighthawks - Bacon cheeseburger & fries. - Burgers Near Me - Troy, New York

Terriffic Hamburger, Great service, Unique attmosphere, $$$$ right priçe. Will go again soon.