They brought back the seafood linguine dish. Excellent for years and got three meals out of it!!

The interior is warm and inviting here. Prices are fairly reasonable considering you get the salad bar included and portion sizes are good. The service is kinda slow so I don't know if they have too few cooks or what but the food definitely shouldn't take as long as it does. The food taste good though so it's worth the wait in that regard but however you cut it, waiting just sucks, especially if you're really hungry. All in all, The Raindancer is a good choice for eating out in this particular area. If you happen to be in hurry, I'd pass but if your not in a rush or don't mind waiting, then have at it. Your taste buds won't be disappointed. read more

My Fiance and I stopped here on the way home from lake Sacandaga back to Westchester. Incredible service from the second we walked in! All the food was great - we shared calamari, salad bar, stuffed lobster bake and sides. 37 beers to choose from; only tried one but it was so good I ordered 2 pints. Also excellent hazelnut and almond cappuccino. Can't wait to go back! read more

My $115 dinner here was the most mediocre meal of my life. The food was nothing special, and our waitress came to our table only about 3 times during the almost 2 hours we were there (which would have been cut shorter had we been able to order dinner and get our check faster). Overall, I would not recommend this place. read more

Let me start by saying we used to Love the Raindancer. I understand lack of good help but between odd service and horrible food, it's off our list from now on. starters: French onion soup- only so-so broccoli cheddar soup- tasted like just flour and water- no cheese. entrees: 12 Oz prime rib special- came out cold and had to be returned. then came out like boiled meat. Dry. salad with filet mignon on it. ordered medium rare meat. Came out well done, inedible and no cheese as listed. Returned and told I no longer wanted the meat on it as it left a bad taste and there was no way it was filet. She brought it back out and said the filet was on the grill. Told her again I didn't want the meat. She said "they won't let that fly!" What ever that meant. Then the head waiter came over and tried to convince me to take the steak. No! then he gave us 2 free desserts to go which tasted like lard. really bad! Sorry Raindancer. You've lost us as customers and we have been going there for 15 years From Saratoga. read more

It has been a family tradition to come here for my birthday, so I have been coming for a few years. In all the days I've dined here, I have yet to find things worthy of my complaint. The atmosphere is great, the servers are good, and my food is always cooked to perfection. My favorite thing to order is their steak, which I have had for the past few birthdays. Their salad bar is great! The ambrosia salad is my mom's favorite. I look forward to coming here each time, despite the hike. read more

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This place is reviewed as "good for groups", so we came here with 21 People. The wait time was horrible. It took 45 minutes just to put our order in. Although the wait was excruciating, our waitress was great! She was hilarious and super kind! The food was also pretty good. Maybe the timing was just because we had a HUGE group!!! Overall this place was okay read more

Raindancer Restaurant - Entrance - American Near Me - Amsterdam, New York

Food is great, ordered the french onion soup, fisherman's platter and raindancer burger. Went with my friend late afternoon for dinner. Food tasted awesome. I would go back there again. I want to try the steak next time. read more

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What a shame! I would be heart broken if I owned this place! They have gotten so much right but the wrong is SO wrong that it ruins what is good. We were seated and no one came over. My wife and I were chatting and it seemed odd. We waited a while longer and made a joke about it. Finally after about fifteen minutes I walked back to the hostess and asked if anyone could come over and offer us a drink. She was surprised that no one had come over. A young woman said she would help us and then noticed that our original server had finally arrived. We ordered some calamari (awesome) and rocked out an awesome salad at the salad bar. We were traveling and intentionally asked our waitress to not wait for us to finish our salads to bring our entrees. She said ok. She vanished and time kept rolling and rolling and rolling. My wife finally asked if our dinners were on the way. To our astonishment our server told us she had waited to put our order in SO WE WOULD HAVE TIME TO DIGEST AND LET OUR FOOD SETTLE. (caps intentional, I am yelling). I calmly asked her if she remembered me asking her to not wait to bring our entrees. She said she did remember but seemed oblivious to what was going on. More time went by and we said we would just need to have it wrapped to go. We could not wait any longer. She then said. "Oh I just called for your dinners 30 seconds ago" AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!! She had not even put the order in! She carried our food out to the wait station and packed it into to go containers. She then apologized and blamed the whole thing on the kitchen. The salad bar and calamari were good. Our dinners are in the fridge and I guess we will eat them tomorrow. The place looks great. We drive through this part of NY once every couple of years for work and thought we would stop. The inside looks good and the mojo is right on but the service was so crazy bad I can never imagine going back. I have never stiffed a server. Not once.... not ever. I did today and I am fine with it. The best restaurant in the world is nothing with a bad / untrained wait staff. Sad. read more

Was in the mood for some steak and wanted to check out Fillet 7 West in Latham, but since my friend lives in Amsterdam, it wasn't doable that night. Another friend told me to go check out Raindancers. "It's like Amsterdam's version of Barnsider" The reviews were pretty good so we decided to go there. A young hostess greeted us with a smile, and immediately another older woman took two menu's and sat us down at a nearby table and walked away. I looked over at a different section and went up to the woman who had just sat us and asked if we could get a booth. She gave me this look as if i had just called her a dirty whore. As she walked us over to the booth, there were a couple of steps that were hidden. She told us in a very stern voice " Watch YOUR STEP" sat us, I think she grunted, then walked away again. (pushing Fast forward) Summary: Sr Hostess?/Owner?/Steak Nazi? Not very friendly. (-1 star) Salad Bar: Good, just like the barnsider. NY Steak: Perfectly cooked medium and delicious came with sides just like the barnsider. Waitress and Hostess: Friendly like the barnsider read more

Not what it used to be...... Place has gone downhill on a steady retrograde since the 90's. Used to be THE place to go. Now the food is marginal at best. And what fancy place has FAKE BACON BITS on the salad bar? The least appetizing "feature" is the constant septic tank smell in the sloppy, unpaved parking lot. read more

Best salad bar around with fresh baked bread and the best creamy balsamic ever! This place is great for large parties or dinner groups over or under 15 people. Food comes out timely but servers could be a bit more attentive. Last night we tried the Pumpkin bisque served in its very own pumpkin. I'm not sure it was for me but someone else at the table devoured it! Salad bar was on point as usual the bread was fresh out of the oven, the beats were marinated with the onions and their homemade croutons were just the thing to top it off! I finished the meal with baked stuffed shrimp, my favorite menu item. The stuffed shrimp are quite large and if you order the dinner size it's nearly impossible to finish. It comes over a bed of rice with a side of lemon. The stuffing could use a bit more crabmeat but it's still delish. Three star is definitely a 4 star in the area. read more

Food was amazing! The amount of food we got was tremendous. The staff was kind, prompt and friendly. The food was fresh and perfectly prepared. The drinks were great. We had a wonderful time! Highly recommend. Was on the expensive side, but for a special meal, totally worth it! read more

A true staple in the community for years and years. Quality, consistent bar or fine dining. Excellent craft beer selection, excellent wine selection & excellent selection of high end whiskeys. I guarantee you won't be disappointed! I'm read more

Came in on a rainy Thursday night. The fire was warm and inviting, as was the food. Salad bar is delicious, tons of options including homemade pasta salad, local cheese & fresh baked bread. The seafood platter was much more than I was expecting for $30. It included king crab legs, butterfly shrimp, sea scallops & lobster tail. Service was prompt & courteous. Will return... read more

This is a big restaurant off Route 30. Our party of 5 was seated in a large open room. The menu has a ton of options, from salads to burgers, to pastas. Our party got the steak and blue salad, buffalo chicken salad, seafood cassoulet, penne alla vodka and cheeseburger. Our server was fantastic. Very helpful and quick with the food. My buffalo chicken salad was really delicious, with large tenders on a big bed of salad leaves. There were some random veggies thrown in too. The burger and seafood came with choice of potato, and I got to sample the steak fries which were SOOOO good. There is an extensive dessert list but I was stuffed. Next time! It was a good place but not the best I've ever been to. The hostess could have smiled a little more. read more

A elegant quite atmosphere. Throughly enjoyed our meals . our waitress was on top of everything very friendly read more

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Not knowing what to expect in this small town but I was very pleasantly surprised to have a great Steak, a cool beer list, a lot of local beers. I really thought it was a nice atmosphere, nothing too fancy but a lot better than I was expecting. read more

This is one of my favorite Restaurants!! The atmosphere is pleasant, quiet and relaxing. You can call ahead for reservations which I suggest doing because they are always packed! Thats a good thing because its a sign that that the food is good! Sit, relax order a drink and just hang. Dinner starts with an awesome salad bar. Chilled plates and some absolutely awesome breads. Everything is very cold which is nice for a salad bar!! While your eating your salad your dinner is being prepared in the kitchen, the anticipation builds because your about to have the most awesome dinner! The food is absolutely delicious! I love the stuffed shrimp and the steaks. read more

Steaks were cooked perfectly. I had the filet Mignon and it melted in my mouth. Service was friendly and timely; our waitress Marissa was fantastic. Overall great valentines dinner and great first time in upstate NY. Definitely go here. read more

Had the early bird special. Really good Caesar salad. Shrimp scampi - very good. My wife had the seafood casserole - very good. Server was very friendly. The atmosphere is eclectic. Good choice of beer and wine on the menu. Very happy with our meal. read more

So I just performed at Raindancer for a birthday party. The atmosphere was nice and pleasant. Seemed pretty hoppin when I showed up. There's definitely plenty of parking for the establishment. I ended up ordering the chicken penne vodka which was filling and really good but I did notice that some of the other guests had ordered the steaks and salmon and didn't seem happy about it. Some hardly even touched it. It just made me happy that I went the past route. The service was nice and friendly and the bartenders were on point and made sure the drinks were solid! read more

We arrived between the lunch and dinner crowds and were offered the early bird. A very good value for what you get. Service was excellent. Food and salad bar were average. I had the shrimp scampi and my husband had the chicken parm. Came with choice of ceasar or the salad bar (only iceberg lettuce), choice of two desserts (choc mouse or rice pudding, coffee or tea. Choc mouse was very lite and tasty as was the coffee, tasty, not lite. If I ever go back it would be to try their prime rib which I think they are known for. read more

Our waitress was personable, but the kitchen was slow. The restaurant was far from full capacity, yet it took one hour before my husband and I received our steak dinners. The steaks were prepared to order, but the rib eye was too fatty. The salad bar was a B minus. Raindancer was not worth the ride from Schenectady. read more

Wonderful establishment....from the moment we stepped in we we're treated very nicely. All staff were polite and helpful....food is very good.....however there is a lack of vegan type food.... really only boils down to salad or salad bar.... everything we saw on the menu was meat based.....would give it 5 stars plus but they do not have any veggie type dishes.... read more

I enjoy the raindancer. Great prime rib and an excellent salad bar. I always go for the early bird special. Also had my wedding reception there many moons ago and it was amazing! Have made many great memories at the raindancer they haven't disappointed me yet. read more

I've been here twice, ate at the bar both times and both times the food & service was good. Good burger, beer, ribs and salad bar. Their nice selection of beers had me slightly indecisive so the bartender let me try a couple to help me decide which was cool. I plan on coming back and would recommend this place. read more

Solid three and a half. I grew up in the area and still live somewhat close enough that, from time to time, I find myself there. I always feel the same way: it's not what it used to be, but it's not horrible either. read more

Not what it was. Haven't been here in a few years but what an interesting experience is all I can say. When we arrived it was 8 pm, they close at 9 pm. The hostess did not greet us and just stood there staring at us. When I initiated the conversation and asked for a table, she looked at her watch, let out a big sigh, and was clearly annoyed that we were there. Despite the unwelcoming start she did lead us to a table and the waiter was very good. It was $55 before tip for 2 iced teas and 2 burgers. That's crazy. The highlight of the evening was the table next to us. I can't blame the restaurant for this but I could only hope this is not their regular clientele. They were burping and farting loudly as we were trying to eat. And no it wasn't kids. And yes it was multiple times. I'm not an uptight person but needless to say it was unappetizing and unpleasant. The food was good but not worth the price and nothing special. read more

Great atmosphere and great food. Service was a little slow because they were very busy, but it was friendly and the food was well worth the wait. The filet was huge and perfectly cooked so worth the price, and the eggplant had excellent flavor. French onion soup was also delicious. Great find on our road trip!! read more

Our favorite place to eat and drink in Amsterdam, NY. With over 37 beers on tap, you are sure to find something pleasing to your pallet! If you'd rather not have a draft, they have a full bottle (and can) menu. You can take a 4 pack or growler home! The 4 packs can be mix and match and they are buy 3 get one for a $1. They also run can 4-pack and bartender specials. They have a fully stocked bar too. You can eat at one of their two bars (the second is an extension of the first). There are multiple dining areas and the location is great for groups and large parties. They have an extensive menu and there are always featured specials, everyday! If you like garlic, you will find many dishes to suit your taste. If you can't find something in the menu, tell them what you want and they can make it for you! They do an amazing lunch, dinner and takeout business too. They even have a drive up window where you can get your orders to go! The best part is the service! It's a family owned and run business and they only hire class act waiters, waitresses and bar tenders! From the hostesses who great you at the door to the kitchen staff, all are friendly and hardworking. A really well managed and well run restaurant and bar! read more

I love the raindancer! Hands down my favorite restaurant in the 518. Always great food, great service, and always clean. The food is phenomenal and always comes out in a timely manor. There's also a nice menu choice to choose from. read more

Wife and I frequent this restaurant often. It's typically busy, but very much worth the wait on a weekend evening. Waitstaff polite and prompt. Food is above and beyond, from their seafood selections, to especially their prime rib - simply delicious. Never left dissatisfied. One complaint was often, noisy small children are seated close by, and difficult to have a quite setting. Our concerns are always handled appropriately. read more

they messed up my pickup order and i just wanted my money back. manager blamed me and was nasty rude to me and called me an asshole. i said no veggies with my burger. they put tomatoes and lettuce in the box with my burger and fries. he said there on the side of the burger. i said i ordered no veggie. he kept saying there on the side. i said thats not no veggies. then he called me an asshole. i drove off once he called me an asshole. he said i'd be refunded in a few day. he didn't give me a refund receipt. read more

We've eaten at restaurants all over the country and this is one of the best meals we've ever had, not only because of the food but the prices were more than reasonable for what you get. First of all the salad bar was fantastic, has everything you could want and as an added bonus it had a hunk of provolone cheese which was delicious!! My husband had the 10oz Raindancer filet wrapped in bacon, it was so tender and juicyand cooked to perfection. I had the Fisherman's platter and it was HUGE, I had to share it with my husband. It includes scallops, shrimp, a king crab leg and small lobster tail, every bite of it was amazing. The filet was $34.99 and seafood platter was $33.99, they could easily get $10 or more for each one considering the portion sizes and quality. You're missing out if you're in Amsterdam or anywhere close if you don't go! read more

I have never had a bad meal at Raindancer and I have been going there since I was three years old. We have to have their stuffed shrimp and of course their chocolate mousse! They have really expanded their draft beer selection to my husbands delight. read more

Traveling through on the Erie Canal on 7/29/2019. Friend suggested the Raindancer. Uber's from canal about 10 mins. Immediately sat down and proceeded to have an absolutely outstanding meal. 2 couples had 4, 5 star meals with 5 star service from Steph. My buddy had the best prime rib ever, he shared a bite with each of us; 30 oz for $38 and it was Just buttery. His wife had Chicken Marsala, $23, and that was superb. My wife had a broiled fish platter that was outstanding; 6 oz lobster tail, big king crab leg, scallops and shrimp for $34 and I had a crock of French Onion Soup( outstanding) and Eggplant Parmigiana for $26 total. Real pleasant experience, only my wife finished her seafood platter. The rest of us had lunch on the boat the next day. Service was spot on. I would go out of my way to eat there again, especially while at the races in Saratoga, 25 min drive is well worth it. Great job Raindancer and Steph! read more

Last time I went will be the last time. Food took FOREVER. Seafood Alfredo was good...but the whole crab leg on top that was not already split was a challenge. Came with no "claw cracker". To steamed/soggy to crack once a claw cracker was obtained. My hands got all greasy trying to get meat out. Waitress was apologetic & offered a free desert, but we were already full. Should have took at least a drink off the bill or offered me a free something for next time (now there won't be a next time). read more

Overall, a pretty okay experience. The food was average at best and the service was way to slow. I cannot even remember what we had, maybe it was do to the fact that we sat for 15 minutes before we had somebody come to our table (two of us went to the bar to get drinks while we waited). read more

Honestly just the best place you could ask for especially if you don't have deep pockets. Even when it's busy I notice no difference in service and respect. I read negative reviews and I'm just surprised. My boyfriend and I both work in a restaurant so we are extremely picky when we do have time to go out. We look and look for the right place and every time we just know it can't get better than the rain dancer. I almost always get the fisherman's platter, which is just insanely reasonsbly priced. They do it so well that the low price and huge portions still make them money. Everything tastes so fresh which I have no doubt it is. It's always cooked perfectly. I even had enough to finish at the drive in one night. (Which is so close and I felt so fancy). The salad bar is great. You have bread, cheese and any salad topping ever not to mention Mac salad tuna salad, and just everything else you could want. If you go there hungry it won't be long until you're not. The prime rib is crazy big like it would be difficult for a large man to finish. But you really can't stop eating it. Even finishing 3/4 of it you're left with a perfect lunch! The prices are high if you're looking for a casual place with ok steaks and frozen seafood. But you get nothing but the best for the best price around. Such a great place all around. Also we have had Rebeca as our server multiple times and she is fantastic! Courteous and fun. Definitely seals the deal. Only thing that threw us off was when we ordered desert, which we never do, but the strawberry shortcake was very hard. Like a rock. I have worked in a kitchen and for the meal we had just eaten we could assume nothing but an honest mistake. Someone who put out the meal we ate would have never purposely served that if they had realized. It does happen from time to time to everyone. We weren't even put off by it. That's how great our dinner was. Thankyou for being such an easy local solution to such picky people like us! You will always be our go to as such indecisive people, we are so grateful for the flexibility of your staff and consistency from your kitchen staff. I crave your lobster on a daily basis!! Also that health score posted is definitely one of the highest you're going to find. It's fantastic to know that such a great place has such high standards and continues to work hard to maintain success. read more