delicious wholesome food. incredible ambience. attentive service. charming cooks. lovely garden. It…read moreis a very special place, our favorite.

This is a great spot! The restaurant is situated in a very cozy and inviting house. I went with a…read morelarge group, and everyone enjoyed their meal. I'm convinced there isn't a bad thing on the menu! I had a spicy pasta with okra and shrimp and it was very good. Our server, Sophie, was so nice and accommodating. I'll be back!

I was here on a layover and got half a pound of peeled shrimp along with half of a pound of the…read morelittle neck clams. It was fresh and delicious with all the flavor sauces, little bit of everything! I took a little bit to come out maybe 15 minutes or so, but it was worth it. Hot fresh and delicious. Also really friendly staff.

Stopped in here while I was in town for work and had a pretty mixed experience. The atmosphere was…read morenice and it seemed like a good spot to grab seafood, but the service was noticeably slow throughout our visit. It took a while to get drinks and place our order, and we found ourselves waiting more than expected between courses. That said, the food itself had some highlights. The crab was absolutely amazing--fresh, flavorful, and definitely the standout of the meal. We also really enjoyed the shrimp cocktail, which was well-prepared and hit the mark. Unfortunately, the mussels didn't live up to the same standard; they lacked flavor and just weren't our favorite. Overall, it's an okay spot with some strong dishes, but the slow service and inconsistency in the food would make me hesitate before returning.

Mall Chinese food is what it is, but when it is coming from a place with the word "Cajun" in the…read morename it takes you by surprise. Why do they have Chinese food? And where are the typical Cajun entrees like gumbo? I dunno, but I wanted something after spending an hour chasing my toddler in the mall while he ate his snack so I stopped here. I had their 2 meats/2 sides deal, which for me consisted of General Tso chicken and bourbon chicken, green beans, and rice. The rice was edible, but not much else. It was hard, like either it hadn't been cooked properly or maybe it had sat in their fridge overnight and not reheated through. But it wasn't mushy, It was uniformly yellow, which indicated it never got near a wok to stir fry it. The green beans were wonderfully crunchy, though I got there early in the lunch rush. I would always take crisp veggies over mushy ones. The General Tso chicken was forgettable... sweet, not at all spicy, and very gloppy. But since it is readily visible through the glass window you know exactly what you are getting into, and I was willing to take those risks. The bourbon chicken was entirely forgettable, though someday I would love to go to a place to taste what real bourbon chicken is like. The price is right, the amount of food (and calories) is excessive, and there are no surprises. Well, if it was great for once that would be a nice surprise.

I tend to get their food if im in a rush. Overall the food is decent ‍ it does its job lol…read more(satisfying until im hungry after 4 hours). Not much of "friendly service" , more like "get and go". Can't blame them‍ fast food i guess lmao. Such a awkward review, as long as I don't get some odd $*** in my food. I'll be alright . Next !

This place was cute for brunch and didn't have a wait for 6 on a Sunday am. I really, really…read moreenjoyed this pancake. Everything else was good, not great (chicken, sausage side, biscuits for the table, sweet tea).

Cute little Southern restaurant. We had some French toast and some shrimp and grits. I personally…read moredid not like the texture of the French toast. The outside was soft, but the inside wasn't as fluffy as it looked. It was a little too bready compared to standard French toast. Normally, I see French toast as a soft fluffy type of bread. This wasn't that. My partner said it was OK though! But he did say it didn't taste like French toast that we expected. Nonetheless, the shrimp and grits was great, and my partner loved it a lot! The service was OK, but after we ate, we waited about 30 minutes to get our check. They took our dishes and we asked for a check, but we still had to wait 20 minutes after which was a little agitating. We actually had to go up to the front and tell them "hey we asked for a check can we get the check now", is was an experience. I understand it was a weekend and the restaurant was half full. But we did ask for a check and we have nothing on our tables, it took as long as it took to get the food to just to get the check.

Union Seafood on Central Avenue in Albany is described as "Chinese meets Louisiana," according to…read morethe restaurant's website. I've been there before and the crazy, giant fiberglass crab on display in the entrance is always a hoot. So is the fiberglass shark head on the wall in the dining area. I like a place with a sense of fun and humor. I also like this place for its seafood boils. The good news is that this restaurant--which was very good to begin with-- has gotten even better. Last time I showed up, the server brought the seafood boil still in its boiling bag and cut it open in front of me. It was up to me to reach into the hot bag and pull out its contents. There was steam everywhere. A hot mess, indeed! This time, the kitchen took care of the boiling bag for me. Instead, they beautifully arranged the boiled seafood on a large platter. Wow. It looked amazing and tasted even better! This time, I'd asked for a Number 4 with mix of seasonings, including garlic and butter. There were: one big lobster tail, plenty of shrimp, clams, crawfish, potatoes, corn on the cob, hard boiled eggs and extra veggies. It was described as enough to feed three people. Coincidentally, we were a party of three. We also ordered a Cajun Fried Rice for good measure. We really didn't need it. We were so full. The fruit drinks were great, too. Union Seafood is a franchise with locations in Troy and Schenectady. They're owned by Larry Weng who also opened Ji Bei Chuan Rice Noodles & Ramen on Western Avenue in Guilderland, according to local news reports. In celebration of May being AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islander) Month, it's probably fair to say that Asian-American owned restaurants such as Union Seafood have added much variety to the overall dining experience in Capital Region. Vive la différence.

Ive tried this once last year and i like it. Brought my friend there yesterday. They have combo…read morechoices. We chose the 1/2 lb shrimp, 1 lobster tail, clams, crawfish. It's a lot and the seafood is fresh. I would say 3 people could share. We had it mild and mixed sauce. Maybe order hot next time since i did not taste the spiciness. We both enjoyed it. Price is not that bad. The place is huge but kinda datk inside. Service is great though. For dessert we got the coconut cake. It is kinda frozen. But it taste good. Surely coming back!

Chicken Marsala is best thing on the menu as well as their amazing soups ! All homemade and hot !!…read moreThe staff are friendly and always attentive Always room to dance when the bands come and play ..

Our server was great and very attentive…read more The food was a bit underwhelming for what I expected for cajun cuisine.

Conveniently located in downtown Albany. Great spot for lunch or after work activities…read more New owner, menu has changed slightly, but still a great place to meet up after work. The food hasn't lost its great quality and the drinks are still up to par. I try to get here at least once everytime I come up to Albany.

Stopped by with a buddy for lunch as we were stuck in Albany for an extra day. Walked in the place…read moreand and looked like a decent pub/restaurant with a long bar on the left, tables upfront and toward the right and a pool table and large stage in the back. There were a few locals at the bar wearing flannel shirts and baseball caps and a more business like crowd at the tables. We bellied up to the bar and I asked the bartender if they served food at the bar and he came back with something about me "if I'm old enough"(I'm almost 60 and look it). I assured him I was twice his age. He just kinda looked and my friend made a joke about how I have no sense of humor to cut the awkwardness. We went to the bar ordered a couple of drinks(he forgot my water on the side) then ordered some food. The place has a kind of New Orleans theme to it but had no gumbo or Jambalaya which is kind of a bummer since they are staples in that kind of cooking. Since it was Lent, my friend ordered a catfish sandwich with fries and since I'm non practicing I ordered their black and blue burger(burger with blue cheese and bacon)with Cajun fries. We shared an order of fried pickles. The first thing I noticed was a bunch of people waiting around for their food. I also noticed that the bartender seems to be the only employee in the place, unless you count his very cute dog. As the time kept going it was a good 30 minutes before the fried pickles came out. They were seriously over cooked but might have been good if they were cooked correctly. I think I almost lost a tooth biting into them. My buddy who has fake teeth ripped into them with little problem, then again he had a few drinks in him. I almost forgot, I ordered a Rye and the pour was excellent, zero complaints on that end. My friends Guinness was poured correctly which is sometimes thought to find. We waited about another 1/2 hour and the food came out. The bartender apologized and we said no worries. My burger looked good but my fries were so over cooked they seemed like burnt potato sticks. One bite and they just tasted burnt and cooked hard through. Quiet possibly the worst fries I have ever had in my life. I couldn't even drown it in ketchup to get taste and dryness. My burger was cooked well past medium and the bun seemed like it was a week old. My friends fries were the same but he said he liked the sandwich. All the while as I was trying to eat my burger, the dog was brushing up against me like a hooker in the Dominican Republic. I mean he had his head on my thigh and was pushing hard. I was going to give him some but I was worried that it wasn't allowed and that he would choke on the dryness. It dawned on me that this poor bartender might also be cooking. My friend ever the sleuth, walked back and looked in the kitchen where surprise surprise no one was to be found. No wonder the bartender seemed confused and a bit surly. The poor guy was wearing 4 hats; cook, bartender, waitress and busboy (it took quite a while to clear out the tables). Anyway, as we got up to leave the guy apologized for the wait and we wished him well. Overall, we had a bad dining experience mostly because they were extremely short handed(I hope). I'm giving them two stars because the drinks were made right and with a great pour. I blame management who needs to properly staff the establishment. I may go back for drinks only.