Great service (thanks Lori), karaoke always a fun time. Friendly place older crowd all young at…read moreheart

My friends and I decided to come here instead of the corporate run bar and grill down the road. Dee…read moreDee's is a small neighborhood dive bar that usually gets regulars. When you walk into this place you feel like you are stepping back in time with the wood paneling on the walls. They had karaoke tonight which is always fun. Everyone in the bar was really nice, and the bartender provided good service. She was running the bar and acting as waitress so she gets double kudos. The specials were written on a large white board held up on an easel, that the bartener pulled over to our table so we could read it. Lots of good karaoke singers, and we all had a blast. They have some very good draft beers, and the food is good. Nothing fancy, just your typical bar food. The wings were really good, and no complaints about the food. This was truly a night to remember. Way more fun then the corporate places.

Made a reservation for 5pm dinner a week before and after we were seated the bar tender notified us…read morethat the cook had just gotten there and we wouldn't be able to get food until 7pm?? We had tickets for a show @7:30 so that definitely wasn't gonna work. Why would you accept reservations if you don't have a cook on staff? I don't recommend this restaurant. They should get zero stars in my book!!!

Formerly Parish Public House, Ophelia's on Broadway opened recently at the corner of Broadway and…read moreHudson Ave in Downtown Albany. This casual bar, restaurant and night club was originally going to be named Nanola South, a sister restaurant to Nanola in Malta, but the place was named Ophelia's instead. The owners wanted a different vibe at this location. The place has a full service bar with stools, flatscreen TVs, and tables and booths and a small spot in the front window for band/musicians to perform in the front section and the dance floor/entertainment area is in the back room. They have live bands, DJs, and karaoke here. I stopped by Ophelia's for a bite to eat after a long day. I took a seat up at the bar as there was a band already here doing soundcheck. The food menu has been simplified offering burgers, grilled chicken sandwiches, salads, wings, mac & cheese, quesadillas, loaded nachos, chips & queso, loaded fries, and fried pickles. There was no cajun/creole dishes and no po boys on this menu (in April 2024), which is offered at Nanola in Malta. The bar had 14 beers on tap, cocktails, and mixed drinks. I ordered the Ophelia's Burger ($14) which took about 25 minutes to to come out. This thick burger had a grilled beef burger patty topped with lettuce, tomato, onions, and melted cheese (pepperjack) on a toasted artisan egg bun from Rock Hill Bakehouse. The burger could've been a bit hotter. The side of golden fries (not salted) were firm and not greasy. The side of Homemade pickle chips was a nice touch.  After I was done with my food, the bartender refilled my water and brought out the check. Overall, I enjoyed my food and was able to watch the NFL Draft on TV (muted) because of the live music getting underway in the front window. The service was laid back here. Took note: the customers next to me enjoyed a few drinks, but their quesadilla never arrived, so they eventually headed out. Not sure if they were understaffed in the kitchen, but other than the temperature of my food, I enjoyed the burger. I will hopefully get to try the msc & cheese next time.

Gina is amazing! The drinks are good. Great customer service, very informative about drinks. Place…read morealso connected to a bunch of other Definitely plan on coming back when in town!

Looking for a romantic, candle lit spot with drinks for date night? Look no further…read more If you want a quaint spot for a glass of wine and a snack with friends, look no further. Lucas Confectionary has such a warm, inviting vibe all around. It may not be a one stop dinner spot, but it is an amazing pre-dinner stop for some drinks and appetite inducing snacks. With the extremely limited menu and offerings, you expect everything to be thoughtful and serve a purpose, and they deliver. For my drink, I ordered one of the red blends and it was very good for sipping along side a board of charcuterie and cheese My small group opted for the "pick three" option for a board. We ordered the manchego, smoked duck breast, and the pâté. It was a superb plate. The manchego was salty and funky, offered with dried apricots. The pate was rich and fatty, offered with whole grain mustard, pickled onions and cornichons. The smoked duck was offered with a blueberry-mustard compote. Also all accompanied with some nice fresh bread. Each flavor served a purposed and made for several tasty bites that piqued my interest. For a pre-dinner stop, I was very impressed. Also, sad to see this location absolutely empty on a Saturday evening. Lucas Confectioary is a perfect spot for an intimate date night, meeting friends, an after work drink, girls night, etc. Highly recommend a visit here!

We had a family dinner (8 people) here on Friday 8/14/26. A…read morelocal favorite for 80 years for the senior set. Tried and true restaurant w/ catering & a banquet room. Small bar with the affable Jeffrey mixing up drinks for the regulars (knows what his customers will order before they are even seated.) Our waiter person, Jacqueline, was very attentive, patiently answered all questions from the fussy sisters, and offered the ooption of separate checks. Drinks & apps to start. Fried artichoke hearts were hot, crispy, and generous enough for 4 people. 14 entree choices from $25-32. Beef choices are $34-42 with sides ala carte. Dinner salads are $15-20. Desserts are $8. We didn't feel rushed at all on a busy Friday evening. Open Wed-Sat 5-8pm, closed Sun-Tue. Big private parking lot. Very clean restrooms. A pleasurable dinner as we have had in the past. Thank you Jacqueline & Jeff for great service. Food was excellent. The Parisi family.

The Turf Tavern catered my son's wedding reception, and we could not have asked for anything…read morebetter. The food was delicious and well prepared. The servers were polite, always available as they served appetizers, or attended to guests' requests. Everything-- from their arrival on site, set-up, presentation, service, and clean up-- was well coordinated, efficient, and friendly.

My girlfriend and I decided to celebrate my birthday (well the night before) by going to see a show…read morehere. I had never been but had seen some of the pics of the hall and thought it looked OK. But being there was another story. As other reviewers have said, they do an amazing job making this space feel warm and inviting (as an old person I was thankful for the complementary ear-plugs). The staff were all super friendly and I was appreciative seeing they have security even for a low-key jam-band-friendly venue. The show itself was a lot of fun, there was plenty of room for the crowd of about 75-100 to relax, dance, sit and watch etc. The sound was really good, and the lights rivaled much fancier venues I've been to. As others have said, the drinks are a bit on the pricey side, but when you compare it to going to a show at say, SPAC these days it was actually a few bucks cheaper per-drink. We started the night at The Eleven, the bar attached to the venue which was also very nice. My girlfriend had one of their signature cocktails, the coffee based one (can't remember the name) and I tasted it and thought it was great. I was a bit disappointed by their whiskey selection, but they had the basics which worked fine. Overall, we had an amazing time and I will definitely be going back to check out more live music here.

This is the best place to party in Albany, period. A mature and fun crowd with plenty of drink…read moreoptions and located in a nice area. I had the cucumber cocktail which was delicious, and I had a pleasant experience with the owners and staff. Way to go!

I wouldn't have known about this place if not for the yelp event. We have been to Brown's Brewing…read moreso many times but it's our first time here. If you are looking for an event place with a bar and speakeasy feel this is the place. The food was very good. They use ingredients from local farmers. The service was great. Will definitely recommend.

What a cool space! Brown's Malt Room sits beneath Brown's Tap Room in a way cool, historic,…read moreindustrial space in building that was part of Troy's textile mill past. It is a step back in time. We were there during the Troy Victorian Stroll for drinks and appetizers. There also was a jazz combo playing holiday tunes to complete the cheery feel. It was pretty busy but staff were quick and efficient. Unfortunately, the space is currently only open for special events. I can tell it would make a super place to host a party.

The Bunker is a great spot for golf, food, and beer. Awesome happy hour and their burgers and fries…read moreare really yummy. Also don't skip the bbq boneless wings. Close to the highway and very convenient. Overall, would absolutely recommend!

10 years ago, there was nothing in North Greenbush. Slowly route 4 is turning into Wolfe Road. The…read moreBunker is a great hang out spot that is classy but casual. Our waiter was great and the atmosphere very relaxed. They have two large glass garage doors that open up to their back patio. However came up with that idea kudos to them. On a nice spring, summer or fall day, a person can enjoy their drink and meal either indoor or out and still get some fresh air. Tonight I had the Steakhouse burger. It was cooked to perfection and not over loaded with mushrooms and sauce. It was just right. Went very well with my Stella Artois beer. At this bar you can sit back and enjoy the game on the big screen tvs they have there or play virtual golf. Great place I highly recommend.

One of the best dive bars around. Great menu selection, prices low. Few beers, 2 meals and an app…read morefor Under $50. When you just want some pub food and a chill place go to dozers.

A solid little neighborhood dive bar! It blends in from the outside looking like someone's home…read moreactually, so you might be fooled from the road. But inside is exactly what you'd expect for a casual beer and bar bites type of place. The wings are very good; a favorite amongst our group on the most recent visit, both boneless and bone in. I also tried the sweet potato fries (definitely recommend!) and the pretzel sticks (also recommend, but they came sliced so the menu was a little confusing on that). Our bartender was quite quiet and a bit standoffish, but the other patrons brought a quiet liveliness to the place, and we hung around for at least 2 rounds.