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2.3 (44 reviews)
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Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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Ruth C.

We stayed at the Holiday Inn Express attached to On Tap. We ate dinner here as it was late and wanted to stay close. Atmosphere is ok. It's definitely more of a bar than restaurant. Big bar, and plenty of tables and some booths. Food, wasn't a fan. The special menu boasted great appetizers and specials but food wasn't even close. I got the Bullpen BBQ Chicken Sandwich. Didn't know it would be chicken fingers with BBQ sauce (though it would be grilled chicken - but I didn't ask so....). The sandwich was mostly Ciabatta bread and a couple of fingers. My daughter had the sliders and said they were eh... Daughter #2 ordered a cheesesteak that was mostly peppers and onions. If you stay at the Holiday Inn I'd try to find a better place for dinner.

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Julie J.

We were staying at Holiday Inn for business. The waiter was nice and offically put me on to my beer of choice from now on (I dont drink beer ) . The wings were delicious we got Sweet chilli and Teriyaki. But unfortunately mixed with boneless which we didnt ask for. The Quesadilla was great and full, but... I found a piece of plastic in it. I was so disappointed . The waiter was great and everything she gave me sample plights so i can find " my beer". . We didnt go back to the location to speak about it . It wasnt worth it. But I would suggest eating there and staying there . You are allowed to bring drinks and food back to your hotel room.

Elizabeth G.

My philly steak was on a huge stale roll. I had to pull out the insides to eat it. If was fading apart from staleness. The coleslaw is heavy on mayo. The onion rings didn't really have any flavor. A woman from kitchen staff came in to talk w my waitress who was sitting at the bar on her phone and the other girl was playing a video for her on her phone and the volume was so loud we couldn't hear the music. The music is so low we can hear the other customers conversations. The Waitress asks how everything is as she's waking by. She isn't really interested in our food nor did she notice the plates of stale bread piled up on our table. There are only 4 tables of customers and 4 people at the bar and it's almost 7. The time before when I was here was July and about the same then. Visually it's a nice bar. The staff is just her to get a paycheck and really isn't caring about any customers experience here. The staff is all deadpan. Ugh.

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The Black Bear Inn

The Black Bear Inn

4.3(65 reviews)
3.4 mi
$$

Awesome local tavern with friendly staff and delicious eats!…read more I stopped in on a weekday for lunch and was immediately greeted by the bartender who was also the waitress for the whole place. Despite her being the only person up front, she warmly welcomed everyone and the service was great. I met a friend of mine who was craving wings so she ordered some hot wings and I got the Turkey Brie sandwich, which had turkey, brie cheese, apples and cranberry mayo on ciabatta bread with a side salad. The sandwich was delicious and piled high with turkey. My friend loved her wings too. Overall, the food was great as was the service. Definitely recommend!

After finally trying the Beef on Weck sandwich from the recommendation from a friend I was really…read moreglad I had. I ordered this as takeout and just had to take a couple of bites in the car before going home to try it nice and warm. This kind of sandwich is hard to find. A special roll needs to be used for this called a kimmelweck roll. A kimmelweck (or kummelweck) roll is a crunchy, Kaiser-type bread roll topped with coarse salt and aromatic caraway seeds, primarily known for defining the Buffalo, New York, "beef on weck" sandwich. Originating from 19th-century German immigrant traditions, they are usually filled with roast beef and soaked in au jus. The sandwich was loaded with juicy flavorful roast beef. The bun had caraway seeds and coarse salt all over the top of it which complimented the beef deliciously. It also had a horseradish sauce on the sandwich, so good. It was served with tasty fries and two little cups of au jus. I would definitely order this again.

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The Black Bear Inn - Wings

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The Black Bear Inn - Beef on Weck on the special kimmelweck roll which has caraway seeds and coarse salt over the top of it. Great!

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Beef on Weck on the special kimmelweck roll which has caraway seeds and coarse salt over the top of it. Great!

Innovo Kitchen

Innovo Kitchen

3.8(446 reviews)
3.6 mi
$$

After our last experience - which was not great - we decided to give this restaurant another try…read more Glad we did. The Hostess was SUPER friendly and she never stopped working - cleaning tables and checking with guests to be sure everything was satisfactory. The waiter, Gregg, was very attentive and friendly. He did a great job The food was terrific! I ordered Pasta Bolognese and it was absolutely the best I have ever had. Magnificent sauce. My wife ordered "street tacos" and they were great. stuffed with wonderful ingredients - including shrimp. This trip as a perfect experience and we shall return. (sorry the pasta photo is not great. It looked so good I ate quite a bit before I remembered to take a photo)

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. I've been to Innovo Kitchen in Latham several times over the years and I've enjoyed it every time. They have a unique menu that changes periodically, but I always find something that catches my eye. The interior has an industrial feel which I like, with a lot of exposed brick. The tables are made from old bowling lane wood, which is a really cool touch. When you walk in there is also a bowling pin displayed in a glass case. I remember there being a bowling alley somewhere in that plaza when I was a kid, so it seems likely the building has some history tied to that. The tables are also nice and large, which makes the dining experience more comfortable. Tonight I ordered the Monte Cristo burger which is described as battered Buckley's Bread sourdough, a 6 oz special grind burger, Taylor pork roll, Swiss, and Twin Leaf Farms maple aioli. It was quite tasty and I really enjoyed the hint of maple syrup flavor on the burger. The crinkle cut fries that came with it were also very good. Another person in our party ordered the White Chicken Parmesan, described as a crisp chicken cutlet topped with ricotta and garlic spinach and fresh mozzarella, with garlic parmesan cream and lumache pasta. They said it was delicious. Someone else had the Crispy Skin Salmon and enjoyed that as well. A child at our table ordered macaroni with red sauce. The portion was surprisingly large and they liked it, which is impressive because they are particularly finicky. For dessert we ordered something we've had here several times before, the peanut butter mud pie. It's basically ice cream in pie form with an Oreo cookie crust and chocolate fudge. It's very tasty and also a generous portion. At the end of your meal they also offer everyone at the table a tasty piece of gourmet chocolate. One thing that really stood out tonight was the attentiveness of the management. Two different managers stopped by our table at different times to check and make sure everything was good. I recognized one of them because I've seen him there before and he always seems to make a point of checking in with guests. The other person had seated us so I initially thought she was the hostess, but after she stopped by during the meal I asked if she was a manager and she confirmed that she was. I mentioned that I was impressed that two different managers had checked on us, and that every time I've dined there a manager has stopped by to make sure everything was good. I thanked her and told her it was appreciated. During the summer and fall they also have a very nice patio area for outdoor dining. On cooler nights they have heaters and a fireplace which makes it a great place to sit outside. I will definitely return here again in the future. 5 stars

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Philly Bar & Lounge

Philly Bar & Lounge

3.1(173 reviews)
1.8 mi
$$

I've wanted to come here for years to try their cheesesteaks (we live only a couple of minutes…read moreaway) but online reviews have mentioned that at night it turns into a dancehall/club. Because we have a toddler, I stayed away. However, on a cold December Saturday night I decided that it was time for an adventure. A Philly adventure... When we arrived the seating area was very empty and we quickly found our own table. There were lots of TVs on showing sports but because they were muted, and because the background music was soft we could actually hear ourselves. It was nice. The staff were very friendly. I ordered a cheesesteak, my wife ordered smoked wings, and we later got a cheese pizza for our son. The food came out pretty quick. I loved my cheesesteak. Now, I have no idea how "authentic" it is but the bread was lovely and light and crisp, the meat was good, and the hot peppers were actually hot. The smoked wings were okay, but I am more of a deep-friend Buffalo sauce type of guy and they tasted more like roasted chicken (which... they were). The pizza was very good and the sauce was a little bit sweet but it was nice that it didn't taste jarred. They have their own type of pizza and it worked. I think we came at the right time, as they were setting up for a 12-person party which would have made things really loud. Is there a dance hall upstairs? I dunno, but I never noticed club music. I don't know if we will always get so lucky on picking a night to visit but I wish I had stopped by sooner as it was a nice place to go and eat.

I am in town visiting friends and we stopped here for a drink and a snack. I loved the Adirondack…read morefeel of the place. The bartender was attentive and helpful. I have some unique food allergies and they were able to accommodate my dietary needs. I had the chorizo queso and chips. It was delicious! I highly recommend that you check them out if you are in the area.

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Philly Bar & Lounge - Hot Chicken Sandwich

Hot Chicken Sandwich

Philly Bar & Lounge - This is their Caprese Salad?  Ordered 2 cheese steaks and a salad. One cheesesteak was right.

This is their Caprese Salad? Ordered 2 cheese steaks and a salad. One cheesesteak was right.

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The Ruck

The Ruck

3.8(299 reviews)
4.0 mi
$$

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.

My first visit to The Ruck was enjoyable. I went by myself. I was actually trying to find the…read moreRensselaer County Clerk's Office. People kept telling me, " It's across the street from The Ruck. You know, The Ruck?" That was no help to me. I was unfamiliar with this tavern. To think that it's more famous than the county offices sparked my curiosity. So after I took care of my paperwork with the county I stopped in at The Ruck. I would describe it as a business and dive bar that makes craft beers. I made it in for lunch on a weekday. I took a seat at the bar. I was surprised to see the menu was quite extensive. There was a nice selection of soups. I ordered a cup of Greens and Beans along with 5 oz. of Fat Orange Cat Brew Chonky . I liked the beer. The soup was quite good, too. The man seated next to me was eating wings. He was raving about them. He said they were the best in town. I'll have to try them next time. Service is very good. The bartender was a good guy. Very nice and helpful. He said that on football game nights the bar is packed with Bills fans. Sounds like a lot of fun.

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The Ruck - Buffalo Garlic Parmesan

Buffalo Garlic Parmesan

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Korner Bar & Grill - Pizza w/ sausage, mushrooms, and peppers.

Korner Bar & Grill

3.5(22 reviews)
5.2 mi

Great environment and the pizza and the pizza deal is amazing. There was a little issue and the…read moremanager took care of it immediately

Our experience with Chef John LaPosta over many years, at various locations, has always been…read morepositive. We also are fans of the Detroit style pizza we were first introduced to at Whitman Brewing in Saratoga. Korner Bar & Grill is closer to our home, and it would be more convenient if their pizza was equally as good. Arriving on a Saturday around 6 PM it was apparent that they are already popular after being open for only about one week. None of the tables were available and only 4 seats at the very long bar were vacant. We chose two bar seats that were the furthest from the dining room where a fellow was entertaining with his guitar and singing. These seats were close to the entrance with an occasional cold draft as people arrived and left. We chose these seats because the noise level was unbearable everywhere else. I actually turned my hearing aids off to tolerate the noise level. Our server at the bar was friendly and welcoming. She quickly served us water and provided us with a "cheat sheet" of the available beverages. There is no written food menu. Numerous QR code cards are posted asking you to use your phone to read the food menu. A soda ($3.50) for my wife and a 20 oz. draft Modelo ($7.50) for me were quickly served. Most impressive was how quickly the kitchen served our apps. 5 minutes! Yes, FIVE MINUTES! Crinkle Cut Fries ($6) and Uber Cheese Stixs ($13). I've never had fries from Nathans so I can't attest whether these compare fairly as implied by the menu. But I grew up on crinkle cut fries that my Mom made, and hers were better. My wife thought that many of these fries seemed like they were dehydrated. The menu says that the Uber Cheese Stixs are house made with 5 types of cheeses and a corn flake breading. The breading was nice and crispy and the cheese inside was soft to almost runny. The best part IMO was the melba sauce. Our two 8-inch square (6 pieces each) pizzas were delivered in a very reasonable 15 minutes. My wife went with the weekly special Shrimp Scampi ($17). I choose the basic cheese pizza with San Marzano tomatoes ($12) and added three toppings (sausage, mushrooms, & peppers) for $7 more. Both of our pizzas were flavorful and were actually more flavorful the second day - although less crispy, of course. Just like I've never been to Nathans for fries, I've never had pizza in Detroit. If I'm comparing Detroit Style pizza in Colonie with Detroit Style pizza in Saratoga Springs, I would prefer Saratoga. While KB&G has an airy dough, I think Whitman's is slightly lighter and airier. Both have nice crispy cheese edges, but KB&G edge is oilier. Somebody let me know what days/times are the slowest. I'd like to return.

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Korner Bar & Grill - Bar crowd as we are leaving.

Bar crowd as we are leaving.

Korner Bar & Grill - Crispy cheese edges.

Crispy cheese edges.

Korner Bar & Grill - Bar crowd on our arrival.

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Bar crowd on our arrival.

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