We started with the corn beef soup I believe it was called. It was so good. A nice, thick, hot soup on a cold evening. I loved the Brady Bunch Tacos! 3 nice size toasty tortillas with cheese, fresh lettuce and tomatoes, delicious seasoned beef. I liked that they put the cheese on the bottom because that's exactly how I make mine. The salsa was fresh and delicious and I also got sour cream. I don't know if that was extra. You have to have sour cream with tacos. My friend got a Reuben with onion rings for the side. It came with a nice sized dill pickle. She shared her onion rings and they were very good. They were meaty and crunchy. She said the sandwich was delicious. Between us we had enough leftover to take and feed my nephew who lives nearby and I'm sure didn't mind a surprise drop in from his aunt. As long as you have food right? This place is huge and a popular spot near downtown Troy. I went on a weeknight and it had a pretty good crowd. There are two nice size dining rooms with full bars. They even have live entertainment there sometimes. Our server, who was also the bartender, was amazing. He was excited to talk about this place which neither one of us had ever been to. I've definitely heard about it. He was very professional, nice and attentive. We did not want for anything. It looks like lots of fun is had here. I must go back soon! read more

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We were in Troy for a Friday evening wedding and after an exciting morning of a car wash and Walgreens shopping we needed a bite to eat. Walked across the street from the motel but found that place closed till later afternoon. Looked across the other street and decided to go to Ryan's Wake. Walked in and fell in love with the place and loved it more upon hearing their history, especially about the beautiful bar back. I didn't want to eat too much as the wedding was just a few hours away so I ordered the special mushroom soup and cup of chili while my wife had the world's best Reuben. OMG The mushroom soup was outstanding and fortunately they were out of chili as there's no way my wife could eat that Reuben by herself. It was huge and delicious. Got to know John the bartender very well as well as all the other staff and the owner, Chris who even walked us to our car. What a great place with very special staff and excellent food. Just wish I didn't live over 300 miles away or this would easily become a VERY regular stop. READERS - DON'T MISS IT! read more

The food and location are quite good but do yourself a favor and DON'T order the Guinness here. read more

Ryan's Wake - Half pint of Guinness (on St Patrick's Day of all days) - Irish Pub Near Me - Troy, New York

Great place to have a drink with a view. I had asked if they could make a strawberry lemon drop and the bartender told me they don't make them. So me and my friend had the IPA that was there. I'll have to try the frozen vodka lemonade when I go back next time. read more

The staff, the ambience, the service the menu for always over exceeds my expectations! read more

Ryan's Wake - Another home run for our event Ryan's ALWAYS!!! Over exceeds expectations - Irish Pub Near Me - Troy, New York

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One of the best attractions of Ryan's Wake has to be it's covered outdoor deck. Its spaciousness and view of the Hudson River are definitely major pluses in attracting customers. However, the attractiveness of the old style bar inside with dark woodwork and what I believe may be a tin ceiling, gives a warm welcoming feeling if you prefer to be indoors. We had a party of nine. Staff were happy to move tables around on the deck to accommodate all of us. Staff were very helpful and friendly throughout the two hours we were there. Judging from the reaction of our group, I believe everyone was pleased with their food and beverages. Some of the group ordered larger items on the menu, e.g., Chicken Teriyaki Dinner ($15), while others simply ordered an appetizer, e.g., Calamari ($12). With my Guinness ($7) I had the Bacon Blue Burger ($15) with optional Onion Rings ($3) as a sub for chips. I ate all the Rings first while they were hot and was pleased with the quality and flavor. The burger I found to be on the dry side. I don't think it was dry due to any lack of house-made blue cheese dressing (which did not have enough blue cheese flavor for my liking), but I think it was the sesame bun with its stiffness. Even the caramelized onions couldn't offset the dryness of the bun. My wife said her Calamari was overcooked. This is a pleasant enough place that I can envision some of our group occasionally returning. read more

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Loud and even before 6 pm on a weekend couldn't get a table for two. Was really hoping to try the quintessence chicken but didn't expect it to be mainly a bar and not suitable for dinner. read more

Go here! I've been in the past (like 5-10 years) but the place has doubled in size since. You should go here for the view and outdoor/ alfresco seating. My husband and I came for a drink. He got a dirty martini and I got an espresso martini. Both strong and delicious and we could pick our own seating in the sunshine. I'll definitely be back and get dinner next time. Great vibe and location! read more

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This was a spot I visited on my trip back home. They have a great atmosphere, great food, and a wonderful staff. They made me and my friends feel very welcome for my 70th birthday. The bar is old Ireland in Troy NY. If I get back I will be seeing you again. Lew Bailie, Bayonet Point Florida read more

Ryan's Wake - My birthday celebration! - Irish Pub Near Me - Troy, New York

The staff, the cocktails, the food, and the atmosphere are all on point! I had originally made a reservation with a place close by that fell through and immediately felt interested in this location. At 7 o'clock on a Saturday night they were already pretty busy which is mind blowing but I completely understand why. We kickstarted the night with a cranberry apple Moscow mule and a Jameson Manhattan. Both were made to perfection and we were able to witness the amount of love they made our drinks with all the way down to the presentation. We got an order of the chicken dusters to snack and lawd have mercy they were Delicious!! We were surprised how many came with it as well. Overall we loved this place! Everything about it. If you're in the area definitely check it out. read more

Ryan's Wake - Cocktails are a go - Irish Pub Near Me - Troy, New York

We had a birthday celebration for my bride on Sat 1/20/24 5:30pm. Ryan's Wake is a true public house in the tradition of the Irish pubs. I had made an online reservation request for a party of 8 on Fri. And had a very prompt response, one hour, from Emily to confirm our reservation. When we arrived we were greeted by the hostess - tall, dark hair young woman who I failed to get her name. I had asked her if she was Emily b/c I wanted to thank her for the reservation. She said no but later she introduced us to Emily because she said that everybody likes to be recognized for their good service. Sweet. Our table was set with menus. Our server was J.J. (Justin) who took the drink orders. One of our party knew J.J., as he was a customer at his Stewart's Shop. The final two of our party arrived and we ordered our meals. Apps up first - bacon ranch fries ($12) enough for 4, bbq chicken dusters (tenders) ($12), and a "Not Too Many" (7) shrimp cocktail ($12). NOTE: the "Way Too Many" is 14 for $20. Whatta Deal! Dinners were: bacon blue burger ($15), Chicken Quesadilla ($15), two of the "Best Reuben You Ever Had" corned beef w/ requested mustard instead of Russian dressing w/ fries ($15). Nailed it. A Kickin' chicken sandwich (ala Nashville( ($13) - chix thigh crunchy outside, moist & tender inside.And two "Quintessence" chicken teriyaki dinners w/ cold spinach noodles & side Parisian salad w/ pickled veg ($15). A Capitol District favorite that Ryan's does exceptionally well. One diner didn't really like her Caesar wrap b/c of the dressing was different from her previous Caesar experiences. JJ & hostess apologized but this was not a big deal to us. Surprised when we got the bill that her meal was "comped". Not necessary, but GREAT customer service. As we were leaving we ran into Chris Ryan the owner. This was fortunate b/c we got to thank him in person and compliment his staff. A most gracious publican. A great time during another fun visit to Ryan's Wake. Thank you to Emily, JJ, the hostess, the kitchen, & Chris. See ya soon. Nick & the birthday girl Liz, Albany, NY read more

We only went for a cocktail . What appeared to be the owner met us at the door and was really welcoming . While waiting to take our drinks on the back deck we scanned the menu and it looked great with decent prices . Nice big parking lot . read more

Great variety of drinks and great people. They really should clean the bathroom a little because it sure was stinky! My drinks were fantastic and the waiter was on point!! Always checking on us and making sure we had what we needed. He himself gets a 5 star read more

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Amazing food, amazing atmosphere, friendly and excellent service, great drinks. Fantastic indoor and outdoor seating. Traditional Irish bar with beautiful woodwork on the inside, fantastic patio overlooking the river on the outside. Phenomenal food and drink at a great price. WARNING: the hot pepper garnish on the spicy margarita will make you breathe fire. read more

Ryan's Wake - Burgers , drinks, calamari, pretzel - Irish Pub Near Me - Troy, New York

There are so many good things to write about Ryan's Wake. Let's start with staff. Since Chris Ryan opened his unique, meticulous and perfectly organized restaurant, there has been little-to-no staff turnover. They are attentive, personable and have a great attitude. The food is really good and there is an ample variety of libation available. Plenty selection of beer, wine and spirits! The interior is a must-see and exterior is must-visit, especially in the warmer months. Chris Ryan knows how to run a bar/restaurant. He has a genuine concern for customers, staff and the community. He greets everyone with appreciation and gratitude. I have written very few restaurant/bar recommendations. This is an exception. I encourage going to Ryan's Wake and enjoying good food, a relaxed atmosphere, a variety of drinks, dedicated servers and certainly,...meet the proud owner! Ryan's Wake is a gem in awesome Downtown Troy! read more

Taste of Ireland- great riverside- awesome interior bar good pint pour. Live music and pub fare

We stopped here on a road trip to NH and will probably stop on the way back. We were greeted by the friendly owner who made sure we were happy with our seating choice. There's a great outside river view and a cozy bar inside. My martini was made just right and the steak salad and salmon dinner was delicious! Service was spot on, no complaints at all. Can't go wrong here read more

Great food, drinks and atmosphere. Deck is second to none. Female manager needs a lesson on politeness though.

Meh... Yes this is a stunningly beautiful bar, original tin ceilings, converted gas lights but they have made the choice to not let patrons sit at the bar and even worse, they immediately turned down the jukebox after I started playing songs so low that you can't hear all because father and daughter owners at the bar don't like the song played. Uggh!!! And the Mac and Cheese is made with thin cheese sauce, not actual cheese- weak! One shining star was the pulled pork which was perfect. Get you head out of you ass during COVID- every dollar matters so don't you EVER turn down my music if I've paid $20 into the juke box- EVER, or I leave and close my wallet for good. read more

Ryan's Wake - Irish Pub Near Me - Troy, New York

A place to feel at home! Great service, great food and great views. Ryan's Wake is a huge place with plenty of room to find a comfortable spot - nice indoor dining in an impressive historic building, several outdoor patios with views of the Hudson and several bars with awesome bartenders and tv/sports game watching. Now open on Sundays, we had a huge shrimp cocktail and charcuterie/cheese board with a frozen vodka cherry lime lemonade and a cold beer while watching the summer activity on the Hudson. Our server was the best. read more

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We had our engagement party here. We were lucky to be able to reserve the River Bar. Jared did an amazing job helping us plan the event. He suggested a date where live music was playing which made our party even better. He worked with us to create a food menu and gave us awesome feedback on how much to order based upon our party size. The rest of the staff that served our party was wonderful. The drinks and food were delicious. The staff made sure the food was staying hot throughout the party and they even helped us box up all of our gifts at the end of the night. They did everything to make sure we had a memorable night. To top it all off, it's nice to have a place to go in Troy, New York that supports your local law enforcement and first responders. If you are thinking of having a private party this is a great option! read more

It almost gets 5 stars but I reserve that for upscale restaurants. The food quality is good. One thing that drives nuts is getting cold fries with my meal. They have always come out hot at ryans wake. Prices are reasonable, food is good, service is good, what else do you want? You want to spend money at place that you want to go back to. Consistent food quality and a reasonable price is what they offer read more

One of my favorite visits. The staff is excellent and very personable. The food is excellent and the drink selection is outstanding. Ryan's Wake has a warm cozy interior along with a large beautiful deck overlooking the Hudson River. read more

Nice bar overlooking river in Troy NY. Excellent appetizers and many choices for lunch. Onion rings and wings large portions.

Great food and service! Love the added space! The Wake Burger is always reliable, but favorite dish is the Q-Grill. Chicken teriyaki with spinach fettuccine and a crispy green salad. read more

The sassiest hostess I've ever met seated me and my date last night. We just wanted to sit out on the patio to enjoy the weather, we didn't know if we were going to end up ordering dinner or just drinks, and her response was "are you eating dinner or not, it's not a trick question". It just seemed so unnecessary to be like that. There are a lot of other bars in downtown Troy that have better drinks, and better service. read more

Great ambiance! They claim to have "the best" Rueben and the are correct! It was amazing! So we're the onion rings and fish and chips,my husbands order. A definite 5 stars! read more

This is such a great place! The food is awesome. Originally came here because it's the food from the old quintessants ( spelling?) diner that I grew up with! Teriyaki chicken skewers , salad and spinach fettuccine. It's so good! The bar is really cute and definitely has the "Ireland" vibe. There's a huge outdoor deck on back overlooking the river too. Very very pretty. The wait was long for outdoor seating but we got right into the bar. Drinks were yummy. I had a Paloma which was very good. I felt like I should've been drinking a Guinness to go with the decor! Really enjoyed it here! read more

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Service is good and atmosphere is nice Customers are friendly I would recommend Servers were nice read more

It is interesting/disappointing to note that in today's age a manager of a restaurant does not know the law regarding service dogs, having him just refuse service to me. I am just as annoyed by his absolutely rude behavior in doing so. It was embarrassing, not just illegal. What more can I say other than I certainly did not wish to push the issue with him, but perhaps the appropriate government agency will after I contact them! read more

A huge THANK YOU to the amazing team at Ryan's Wake last night the best Birthday ever! The food was amazing and they pulled it off beyond my expectations. You need an amazing venue for a party Ryan's Wake is the place!! read more

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This place is amazing. It has such a nice vibe! Somewhere you can chill and enjoy a couple drinks. Very friendly wait staff and don't forget the view of the river. Truly a place where everyone is welcome. read more

Ryan's wake is close to a lot of stuff and has a great view of the river from the deck. Food took a little bit to come out but that wasn't really a concern. I had the bacon blue burger witch can with a hefty amount of sautéed onions good bacon and a lot of blue cheese sauce. The sauce was very good may have been homemade. The Korean bbq chicken dusters were a hit and the shrimp cocktail tasted fresh. The shrimp tocos were good but 70% cabbage. It was a great casual eatery with good scenery. Would recommend. read more

Summer sunset, on the Hudson, overlooking the Green Island Bridge, back deck, a cold Nine Pin, great service by John, jay, BJ, Chris ( the Big Cheese), Jared and all the staff. Great pub food and a wide range of locals who make Troy and The Wake a top notch destination. read more

Stopped by here while I was spending the day in Troy for business. The atmosphere was really cool, had the nice bar feel, but not a dive bar feel. The gentlemen behind the bar was very friendly, always attentive, cleaned my spill up right away and also refilled my drink before it was empty which was nice. My cousin and I had a burger with sweet potato fries and we were both impressed. We are both from NYC so we've ate at many great burgers spots and this one held up very well. Meat was tasty, cooked right, bread and toppings were fresh. The sweet potatoes fries were the BOMB!! Overall enjoyed our entire experience here and would come again if we were in the area. Thanks! read more

Ryan's Wake - Irish Pub Near Me - Troy, New York

I love Ryan's Wake! Not to be confused with a funeral wake, this place really make a big splash (pun intended)! They have amazing food, great drink and cocktail options, and has really nice outdoor seating area for the warm months. I love the Irish pub feel on the inside and can't wait to see how the new addition looks when they open up again after the Pandemic. I defiantly recommend the burgers but the sandwiches are bangen also! And they have those good fries... ur know, the seasoned crispy ones that everyone knows are the best! But my favorite meal has to be the Chicken Teriyaki Dinner on page 1 of the menu. It's a local favorite. I don't think u will be disappointed there! read more

I really enjoy coming to Ryan's Wake, granted... I do avoid peak times/days just due to some personal health challenges w/in our family. Not any fault w/the health or cleanliness of the establishment, but I can't say how service w/b at those times. Again, just perspective on my personal observations. Food has been great, we really love the teriyaki, and order it almost every time. Last time we went w/a friend who had a young child. We ordered a cheeseburger for him, we'll done (he's under 5) it arrived too pink in the middle. He ate the well parts & seemed to enjoy it. Only other issue is the music is really very loud for dinner service indoors at 6pm on a Wednesday. Other than those minor two issues, we really like this place & continue to be happy semi-regular patrons. read more

I hear a lot of great things about Ryan's wake, the restaurant is located on the river with a very large , recently expanded patio that is lovely. The staff is was very friendly and relatively attentive considering they were obviously understaffed. But the food was just ok. I got a dark and stormy cocktail and it was really not good. I'm not sure if it was the quality of the liquor. I was shocked by the lack of options on their menu. They really had only 2-3 full meal options and the rest was finger food. We ordered the shrimp tacos, pretzel and onion rings to share. Shrimp tacos were excellent, the pretzel was very oily but okay. The onion rings were fine and came with blue cheese which is odd but honestly was pretty good. I would give this place a try for lunch or maybe a snack with a friend I'm just not sold on it being a good dinner spot. read more

Great staff and location. Had the parm wings and homemade fries, awesome. The setting on the Hudson as the sun set out on the deck even better. Good atmosphere and easy crowd of fun people. Definitely a repeat experience. read more

We love this place for an after work cocktail & appetizer/dinner. The service is great, the bartender laughs at us every time saying that it's an Irish bar and he doesn't make margaritas but he always makes them for us we love that! It's a good place to add on the pub crawl read more