I knew this tavern existed, but never stopped before. This evening my wife & I decided on a simple…read moredinner and a drink. After checking Yelp for suggestions, Crescent Wrench popped up as a suggestion. A short time later we arrived at the Wrench. Upon entering the Barmaid/Waitress greeted us with a warm hello. We took a table and were immediately asked what beverage we wanted. We each found something off the menu that sounded good. I ordered the hot Italian Combo which came with fries. My wife had the hamburger quesadilla and she loved it. Both were hot and very good. The Tavern isn't huge, but it is cozy and this is what I'd call a Home Town Tavern.

Was on my way back from grocery shopping and my son wanted wings. I googled for some new wing spots…read moreand this one showed up. The address looked familiar but couldn't remember the name. This restaurant housed Pam's pub and was probably taken on by new management in the last year or so. Overall the place is a perfect place if you like to watch football. The place was packed with football enthusiasts watching the game, drinking beer, refilling popcorn and screaming as their team scores or messes up. This is a true American joint with typical American food. Wings were decent, quesadilla, macaroni salad and fries were great. I'm yet to eat the wrap as I was stuffed and had to bring it home. Overall a great place that's tucked away in a strip mall. Most of the seating is on bar stools with swivel chairs that actually gets you a better view of different games.

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.

Passing through Albany on a business trip. Needed dinner. Looked for something simple near the…read morehotel. Had to reach out a smidge further as there was nothing near there. Found this place. In a shopping center next to a pet store. Decent reviews and an intriguing menu. It did not disappoint. Nice wine and beer list. Nice specials. Had the bourbon bbq steak tips over cream corn risotto. Dang tasty. Tender meat. Wife had shrimp scampi. She loved it. Lemon garlic sauce, creamy. Tasty. Service was awesome. Met the manager. Had a nice chat. Well run. Not cheap but quality never is. Give them a shot! Cannot wait to pass through again. Great for group gatherings too. Nice bar area, plenty of tables to support a 30-40 person group. Outside options for when it is a smidge warmer.

A very disappointing dinner to say the least. I'll begin with it was very cold in the restaurant no…read morematter where you went. We decided on getting the Crab Rangoon Dip and Firecracker shrimp. They were out of the Crab Rangoon Dip... my wife wanted the Steak and Cheese sandwich, they were out of that. My granddaughter ordered the Brussels sprouts, again they were out of that. Everyone finally figured out what they wanted and what was available and we placed our orders. My granddaughter ordered the Ribeye steak medium, that came out rare! I ordered the baked Cod, it came out ok, except a very small portion maybe 5" x 2 1/2" total size. For the price, I thought it was small. Another one at the table ordered the salmon which came out over cooked and dry. Our last visit was an excellent dinner experience, this time it was extremely disappointing. We go here because of her Gluten sensitivity because they have a special menu specialized for gluten free food. I'm not sure if we will be returning again.

Have eaten inside as well as had food delivered Never…read moredisappointed Best fries anywhere Ruben sandwich fantastic done perfectly not soggy Always friendly staff I highly recommend stopping in or placing an order you won't be disappointed

Awesome place to watch a football game. Crowd was fun on a Sunday afternoon. Wings and sirloin…read moresandwich are delicious. Blue Moon always hits right. Friendly staff.

For context, I rate products and experiences on a simple scale: 5 = love it, 4 = like it, 3 = okay,…read more2 = didn't like it, 1 = hated or unsafe. Another great visit to Innovo Kitchen I've been to Innovo Kitchen several times over the years and have reviewed them before, and today's visit didn't disappoint either. One thing I really like about Innovo is that they frequently change the menu, so there's always something new to try, and I've never had trouble finding something that sounds good. Tonight I went with the Rigatoni Riggies with tomato vodka sauce and chicken, and it was delicious. The warm bread that came with it was also really tasty. We also tried the Dorito Cool Ranch tater tots, which were delightful. But the real showstopper was the peanut butter mud pie. Soooooo good. Definitely one of those desserts that makes you wish you had ordered two. What really made tonight's visit memorable, though, was our waiter, Matthew. He noticed the funny design on my T-shirt and struck up a conversation about it. We laughed and chatted for a bit, and eventually he mentioned that he's been a waiter for 27 years. It showed. Matthew was high-energy, funny, personable, and attentive without being overbearing. He checked on us several times and seemed to genuinely enjoy what he was doing. Watching him work was like watching someone who has truly mastered his craft. It was a master class in waitership, and it made an already great meal even better. Great food, a fun atmosphere, and an excellent server. Another very enjoyable visit to Innovo Kitchen.

I feel like the food and service are two separate things. The service is not an issue - every time…read morewe have been here, our waitress/waiter is truly amazing. They are always pleasant and attentive. However, the food is not as good as a story. Your "experience" starts by reading the menu and being greeted by relatively high prices - which isn't an issue if the food is stellar (spoiler alert, it's not). I have had multiple dishes here from a roast beef sandwich, burger, chicken Caesar salad, an onion pasta dish, and even a lobster Cobb salad. Every single dish lacks seasoning, culinary character, and is just bland. I want to like it, but they make it very hard. If you go here, maybe just have a drink at the bar and go eat some place else.

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.

The beat and goat cheese salad was amazing. Unfortunately, the other meals weren't as spectacular…read more Hot honey sandwich and caprese Panini were mediocre and not two flavorful. We purchased to two sides of broccoli, one was overcooked and the other completely under in neither were seasoned. They also unfortunately serve all of their drinks in plastic cups rather than reusable. Not bad in a pinch (or for a salad)...

For a moment, I forgot how amazing The Ruck is, simply as a beer bar…read more When I was passing through town, I was only in Troy for a few hours. Clearly, I couldn't do everything. And I thought I would have to give up on my desire to pop back in to The Ruck for a pint. On the way back to my hotel, I decided to just check to see what Dave and crew had on tap. Egads! Seriously folks, this bar is an embarrassment of riches. I only wanted to have one beer, but I left with three. Two I enjoyed on site, Hill Farmstead's Susan and the brewery's Society and Solitude #13. These are heavy hitters, and even just two five ounce pours put me in a place where I felt it would be imprudent to have a third. Fortunately for me, the crowler machine was fully functional, and I was able to grab an oil can of Weldwerks Xtra Xtra Broccolli to go. Beer names are stupid, but they will not dissuade me from drinking something delicious. Sadly, Dave wasn't there, so I didn't get to say hi, or shake his hand, or thank him for his hard work of managing such an epic tap list. Regrettably I rolled in late in the evening and the kitchen had already closed. No wings for me. Not even one of their special deviled eggs... which sounded delicious, btw. Welp, it was a very very good reminder for me to get back to Troy, arrive earlier in the evening, and move The Ruck back up to the top of my list. You Trojans are lucky to have this joint. Go there. Often. And rejoice.

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.

When we first walked in at 7:30 tonight, a family of 4 ... 2 parents, a 22 & 17 year old, it…read moredefinitely looked to be a local place. We weren't sure about how welcomed we felt but with some time the bartender warmed up to us. It's definitely not a warm welcoming experience to perhaps non locals, but we all enjoyed what we ate. We specifically came here because of the top burger contest of 2026. 100% the Muddy" Burger was amazing!

Best Burger in the Capital Region! Food is fresh! Staff are absolute Rock Stars of Servers. Great…read moretunes and pool table.

This is definitely a neighborhood bar and although I am not from the neighborhood, the two times…read moreI've been there I have received nothing but friendly, courteous service., they had no problem putting on YouTube TV so I can watch the World Cup match and the two meals I've had have both been 1st rate. The fish sandwich and today's sausage and peppers,, I will definitely be back. Oh and they pour a proper pint of Guinness in the correct glass..

Food was great as always... gluten free.....fast and lots to bring home...great service ...busy but…read morenot overly crowded which is good

Nothing limits expectations like a sports bar located in a hotel. But I'll tell you what, this…read moreplace has terrific fries, and their specialty burgers are worth the trip. The service was very well informed, offered appropriate recommendations, and anticipated our needs. We were her for burger night, and the specialty burgers were bountiful and delicious. Typical sports bar decor, and being right next to RPI is heavy on their hockey history. As an RPI grad, it was very comfortable. Worth dropping by if you're hungry.

Stopped in while staying at hotel to visit family and had a few appetizers....soft Bavarian…read morepretzels very god as was the Josh cab reserve.