Signal 30

(33 reviews)

1.1 mi

The meat wasn't served hot. This happened my last visit here - and was mentioned in my prior…read morereview. I ordered ribs this time (@ 5:45p,) and I was told they weren't ready yet,) so I ordered the brisket. The beans i ordered were served hot. The brisket wasn't. I was pressed for time and didn't send my food back to the kitchen. The staff was friendly, and companion's pulled pork sandwich was tasty - served on a large bun. The business exterior was in need of groundskeeping. As much as I love to support local businesses, it's Dinosaur BBQ in Troy from now on.

Finally got a chance to try out this barbecue place and was not disappointed! Limited seating but…read morewasn't crowded for our late working lunch. Service was great and fast, very nice group of people running the show today! Ordered a combo platter with brisket, smoked cheddar sausage, baked beans, coleslaw, potato salad and corn bread. Was very happy with everything. We also had wings, pulled pork, the buffalo Mac and cheese, and other sandwiches at the table along with the fried pickles. It was all very well received by everyone. Great place for some good barbecue!

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Dinosaur Bar-B-Que

Where can you go to get good barbecue? 2 hours up north!…read moreWe went to visit our cousins for a family get together at their house. They had dinosaur barbecue catered and the food was outstanding. There was pulled pork, barbecue brisket, homemade mac and cheese, and cornbread which melted in your mouth. They even make their own barbecue sauce. Everything was delicious 10 out of 10 I wish we had a place like that close to home. If you're ever in Troy area and looking for some good barbecue check them out!

We haven't had dinosaur BBQ in quite some time and we were really wanting to get out of the house…read moreand treat ourselves. so my boyfriend decided to go here. We ended up getting the sweetheart deal which was a full rack of ribs with four sides. Man, it was really good. I started with a salad then we had baked beans, chili, french fries and it came with cornbread, which who doesn't love cornbread? The service was great. We sat at the bar, watched the end of the World Cup and had an enjoyable time together, just talking and spoiling ourselves for once. who doesn't love a good night out with their significant other? It was well overdue.

Sliders

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Caramel sour apple

Chee-Bog

4.9

(36 reviews)

0.6 mi

Amazing experience here with the kamayan feast that was prepared with love by Chef Champ!…read more When we arrived, the table was all set. Chef Champ greeted us and learned each guest's name and showed us how to properly grab the food for kamayan. We were encouraged to grab a drink from the fridge, and I had the calamansi. We feasted on chicken lumpia with Thai chili sauce, lechon with garlic vinegar, chicken inasal, sweet and sour snapper with rice, 3 types of sauces and fruit. And as a dessert, we had beautifully prepared halo halo. After the meal, Chef Champ explained the hand painted wall and the inspiration for the design. This was such a wonderful and cozy experience. I wish I lived closer to Troy so I could go back again!

Stopped into Chee-Bog for a lunch while in the area. The chef, Champ, recommended me the inihaw…read morebaboy, which was delicious and cooked just right. Also got an order of the lumpia, which was also very tasty. If you haven't tried Filipino food, this place will not disappoint as your first experience.

Ube ice cream with Fruity Pebble sprinkles. 1/4 of an order.

Chef Champ making food

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Ginisang pechay - Sautéed bok choy & fried tofu with garlic fried rice. 1/2 order

Smith's Smokeshack & Kitchen

(1 review)

5.4 mi

Tim did my son's graduation and Tim hit it out of the park. We met a few times to go over the menu…read moreand he showed up well in advance and everything without a hitch. Everyone raved about the pulled pork and briskett. One of the best natural flavored pulled pork ever! His BBq sauce is incredible. Great experience, good price and great food!

From the owner: H. Tim knows how to treat his meat. You'll be treated to flavors that are a combination of Central…read moreTexas Low n' Slow with a touch of New Orleans' spice & spirit. Tim specializes in Pig Roasts, but can do anything as simple as hamburgers & hotdogs, pulled pork, whole chickens, chicken wings, & of course the crowd favorite, beef brisket. Every piece of meat is hand-rubbed & treated with love and respect from start to finish.

Texas Style Beef Short Ribs

Smokin' Butts (and another brisket)

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The Bite - Texas Style Beef Short Ribs

bb.q Chicken Clifton Park

After we ordered they said it would take about 20 min. That's good because that means it will be…read morefresh! We tried the original and honey garlic boneless chicken, beef bulgogi bowl and chicken kimchi fried rice. Everything was really good and hot. The place is small and casual. There are enough tables to dine in though.

While I waited the roughly 15 minutes it typically takes for your order to be prepared here, I had…read morea chance to think about a few things... Was it a mistake to order their spiciest wings on my first visit? Would the price I paid for the combo meal justify the quantity and my satisfaction with it? Do the patrons REALLY watch those music videos? Well, it's definitely all about the chicken here. That first bite of a boneless wing with the Spicy Galbi was indeed a taste-bud-awakener, but after that it was all flavor and the right level of crispness. I definitely wanted more. The fries were interesting. They were nicely crisp, and they were lightly covered with some kind of coating that was both subtly spicy and subtly sweet. They were certainly fine, but I'll explore other sides on future visits like the cole slaw and the pickled radishes. The price for a combo, $13.99 plus tax and tip extra... well ... since I'm really here for the chicken, maybe next time I'll just order a big batch of wings and do something else instead of (the starchy) sides. Those music videos... today they were all from a K-pop girl group known as aespa, evidently quite successful internationally. Clearly I am not their target audience. But as background music, it was pleasant enough. Since it's roughly 15 minutes from my house to here, ordering in advance seems like the way to go. It is indeed worth it for the chicken.

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Iron Works Grill

4.2

(31 reviews)

4.9 mi

I'm a bit of a barbecue snob myself, I actually have two smokers and look for any excuse to use…read morethem. The definition of good barbecue to me is having an amazing brisket as it is one of the harder things to smoke correctly. The fact that this account has a try tip sandwich and other innovative and creative menu ideas made me very intrigued. I was actually a little bit worried that with the menu as large as it is and dabbling in so many different things besides barbecue, that the barbecue part of the menu might be sacrificed but that was not the case. Their house barbecue sauce is excellent, the meat was fresh the service was great and everything had a great smoke ring and you can tell it was not yesterday's food like a lot of the other barbecue places in the area. It is actually in an amazing location right down the hill from Hudson Valley community college and a lot of residential and commercial spots. If you're in the area I would definitely stop in and check it out!

Fledgling barbecue joint that is currently serving out of a food truck while they prepare the…read morebuilding. Stopped here last week and got a sampling of things. Also was able to chat with the owner about his intentions for the place. I like his idea. And I like his food also. There is no substitute for solid barbecue, and on the first shot, they scored with me. We tried moink balls, pulled pork sandwich, and the "I.W.G." Sandwich also. Both of them served with pickles, onions and a side of slaw. These sandwiches were large. Definitely a full meal. Excellent barbecue can always be pegged by the smoke level, and it was proper here. Smokey, spicey, moist - It hits all the right notes. I'm not really a sweet potato guy, but they have a sweet potato side to offer. The girl said they were spectacular. Sprinkled with brown sugar and marshmallows. The location is excellent also. Right next to a small pond with all kinds of wildlife. Nice to sit by the water and enjoy excellent barbecue. Dangerous to have good barbecue so close to my house. As far as ratings go, I'll start with 4 stars and progress as we try everything else.

Menu. Faster if you bring a pen and fill it out ahead of time.

Beautiful location.

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Smoke ring for days.

Big Bellies

4.3

(12 reviews)

1.9 mi

Cute little local spot for really good sandwich. Was visiting nearby…read more Wowser the chili was hot! Friendly service :-)

Never open and the rare days they happen to open up they do it a couple hours late and don't think…read moreabout trying to call and ordering on your drive home from work bc they definitely left atleast a hour early . The hours of operation on the window dont actually mean anything. It only matters because the food is so good. So if you're lucky enough to catch it while someone is there I'd stop and take advantage of your luck. It would be a 5 star review if I was ever able to order

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K Plate Korean Street Food

Currently ordering mostly as take out. I've found that the kimchi fries are a wonderful blend of…read moresweet and spicy with the bulgogi and kimchi toppings. But their chicken wings are absolutely the star of the show. I can't get enough of the dry curry rub wings. Food is always fast and warm.

Quick simple Korean bowls w/meat & rice. Sweet& spicy sauce is delicious- you will need some water…read more Have been here twice- order at counter, both times super quick arrival of food, very consistent quality & very reasonable prices. A few tables but not many so may be best as a to go.Not fancy inside/utilitarian

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Interior

Bud’s On The Hudson

Lots of vegan choices. Ordered the vegan plate but it came with regular butter. It was delicious…read moreand filling! Was able to swap for vegan butter. Enjoyed the vibe of video game tables and a bar setting. Did not joy the fact that my table was smeared with food from the last customer. Would return. Coffee was hot and they had lots of plant based milks to choose from. Wish they had a vegan pastry choice in their display case. I'm grateful that this cafe exists. Liked the oatmeal with choices of toppings but serving size was slightly small.

Buds on the Hudson has become one of my favorite go to coffee shops! The staff is always so…read morefriendly, and I love love love their coffee. The mocha is delicious, and their delightful fall latte is my absolute fav this season. Their food is great too - I've tried their bagels, sandwiches, and wraps and always enjoy everything I eat there. If you're looking for a cozy spot to work from, this is a great place. They have Wi-Fi and really nice vibes. Pro tip: They have a point system, so don't forget to ask about it!

Cartoon artwork on the wall.

Dining Room Area

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Woody's Roundup

Pataconia

4.8

(5 reviews)

2.7 mi

If you want delicious food that is made with love and passion then run don't walk to Pataconia in…read moreRiver Street Market. This visit we had the Dominican pulled pork, patacon sliders and fried plantains.

I stopped in at Pataconia at River Street Market in Troy during their grand opening. They had a…read moreribbon cutting with politicians on hand from the City of Troy and NYS and News 10 was there too. This food counter serves up Caribbean fare with a twist including patacones, pastelitos, rice/beans bowls, and plantain chips. I ordered two patacones, Spicy Chicken ($10.75 plus tax), Teriyaki Cauliflower ($12.75 plus tax) and Korean BBQ Beef Pastelito ($5-$2.50 plus tax on special with the purchase of two patacones). My food was all set in about 12 minutes. The patacones (fried plantain sandwiches) were very good. The Spicy Chicken Patacon had shredded Gochujang chicken, escabeche, avocado between two fried crisp plantain patties. The Teriyaki Cauliflower had daikon slaw, sauteed cauliflower and teriyaki sauce between two fried crisp plantain patties. The Pastelito was a hot baked round flaky pastry filled with BBQ ground beef with fry sauce for dipping. Overall, a great tasty filling lunch at moderate prices. I was thoroughly satisfied with the patacones and Pastelito.

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Fried Plantains

The Daisy

4.4

(83 reviews)

0.6 mi

From start to finish, I was really unimpressed with The Daisy. Starting in the small crowded entry…read moreway, we waited nearly 10 minutes for staff to approach us. We had a reservation at 6pm and felt invisible when we walked in, just to be seated in a table 5 feet away. Maybe they were understaffed, but friendly staff could have gone a long way here. We started with cocktails and they were all good. We didn't really have opportunities to order more, so I only tried one. We started with the Fried Burrata and Caesar salad. The fried buratta was delicious but not enough bread, or a spoon served with it so most of the sauce went to waste. We loved the pesto on the dish. The Caesar salad was extremely underdressed and under seasoned. None of us enjoyed it. We then ordered entrees, I got the flat iron and they ordered the carbonara and the burger. The flat iron was ordered rare, and served blue. The steak and sauce on it was cold. I didn't complain because I didn't want to try and call her over, they did not check on us after the food was delivered. The sauce on it was okay but I think it took away from the flavor of the meat, very strong cumin and chili flavor, a little gritty. The fries were good and the broccolini was mushy and overcooked. The carbonara was also a miss, it was overly peppered and unpleasant to eat. This dish was ultimately sent back and we explained it was overly peppered and inedible, and she ordered something else. My friend who ordered the burger really enjoyed it and it looked great. The server was not accommodating at all and barely checked on us. We sent food back and the server just threw it away without a thought in the world, and it remained on the bill. At this point we just wanted to pay and leave. Bad service can ruin a night, and it put a damper on our girls night out. My photos came out impeccable, unfortunately most of it looked better than it tasted. I could look over bad service if the food was great, but when neither is, it's a hard pass from me.

Had dinner here last night for the first time. Fantastic experience. Cocktails, shareables,…read moreatmosphere, and service were all wonderful. We opted for shareables since we could not choose. Fried green tomatoes (gf), Caesar slad with grilled chicken, fried burrata with sourdough bread (absolutely delish pesto on top of the red sauce), and meatballs over polenta. We will be back.

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Flat iron

Flames Pizzeria

4.6

(13 reviews)

1.3 mi

The food was really good. We ordered pizzas and appetizers. It was prompt and courteous. I would…read moredefinitely recommend them. I was very surprised and Tiki masala pizza is amazing. It's only the crust.

Updating my review and adding that extra star! This pizza is our favorite for takeout now. It is…read morecrave worthy! The Indian flavors pair fantastically with pizza. I love the crust too! I want to try the wings next time.

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3 years ago

We were in town visiting for a concert, we had nothing on our agenda besides that and coming here. My only complaint is that we were only here for a visit so we won't be able to come back as soon as we'd like to! Everything was amazing. The sides were delicious, and very well portioned. The meats were all perfectly cooked and all of their sauces were delicious. Our server Kara/Cara(sp?) was so sweet and attentive. Service and food were top notch, thank you guys! read more

Nik S.

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2 years ago

I had an amazing experience at Signal 30! The atmosphere is vibrant and inviting, perfect for a night out. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, making sure we had everything we needed. The food was delicious--everything from the appetizers to the main courses was top-notch. I especially loved their signature cocktails! I can't wait to return and try more from the menu. Highly recommend! read more

Toni C.

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5 years ago

Very family friendly the food is super good I recommend the mac & cheese it is the best I also like the atmosphere 10/10 would recommend definitely will be back for more I have to get my parents a gift card here for sure read more

Helen L.

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Best southern food here Mac n cheese with pulled pork Lots of different bbq sauces to sample read more

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