Great service; answered all our questions on the drinks, responsive on requests and overall super friendly. We came here to watch the World Cup and got a Caesar salad and a hot honey pepperoni pizza to split. While the sauce of the pizza was a bit heavy, the ricotta was a nice touch. The Caesar salad was a nice presentation, made with pre-shredded lettuce. I really enjoyed the strawberry tequila cocktail; it almost tasted like a fruit juice in a dangerously delicious way. The bar itself has an old school setup, with hooks for your purse and several tvs to watch sports on. There were several tables and booths that would be great for large groups. The menu was a mix of bar food and more aubstantial items. Would recommend for a casual night out. read more

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First off, my expectations were high because I was a former patron of Smith's Steakhouse. The atmosphere was much more casual and LOUDer. The ambiance was fine-- for a Publick House.[which it is] The service was excellent. We went with another couple who each ordered off the 'pubfare' menu. My wife and I had the fried fish and '16 oz' steak, respectively. The pubfare portions were adequate-large, and they exceeded expectations. The 'entree' orders were less pleasing. The fish portion was small and came with at least 2 orders of fries. My '16 oz' steak might have been 12 oz on a good day. It *was* perfectly cooked, and the ?sauce? was very tasty. It was served on 2 cups of mashed potatoes with 4 asparagus spears. [cooked well- full cooked, but not mush]. Nothing on the desert menu tempted anyone at the table read more

While I didn't get to every "must have" on my Capital District World Tour, a weather-influenced schedule change brought me to the delightful Smith's. This is a true locals joint but tourists won't cause a cinematic music halt. The waitress was excellent, providing helpful suggestions. I got the Spindle City Cutlet based on its name and its appearance in the Yelp summary, whereas actual Yelpers turned in more votes for spicy rigatoni. I don't know the formal definition of "pan sauce" but based on Smith's I reckon it's like gravy, only better. Smith's is a long way from JC but someday I hope to make it back in better weather for waterfall viewing. I do hope the limited-time Pierogi Bun Smashburger has a shorter interval between appearances than the McRib. read more

Walking in you think this is just your typical bar with beers and wings but head to the back and find back rooms where you can enjoy elevated comfort food. The back area has plenty of space for large groups or just an intimate date night. You will find the staff attentive and knowledgeable of their offerings. read more

I really liked this place! The atmosphere is sophisticated and moody and fun. Our server was great and was highly entertaining! He knew every item on the menu from personal experience because he has tried everything. He was able to make great suggestions for our meal. I got the hibiscus lemonade for my drink from the mocktail menu, which was stupendous. I did something I never do and ordered the chicken Parm off this menu. And to my great surprise, I was not disappointed! They have a very good chicken Parm! I got the house salad, and that was also good. And our waiter suggested the lemon blueberry cake for dessert which was also great and so dense and filling that it ended up being breakfast the next day as well with a lovely cup of tea. This was a wonderful experience and I will be back. read more

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Had reservations, seated immediately. Friendly attentive service. Best mozzarella sticks (logs) in capital district. It's on the darker side which is nice, beautiful bar with tv's. The table ordered some chicken parm's, pizza and the spindle city chicken cutlet. Food came out after app's were done which is always nice. Entrees were hot and delicious. Pizza crust was chewy, very good. Can't wait to come back and explore more of the menu. read more

Smith’s Public House - Fried Mozzarella - New American Near Me - Cohoes, New York

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This is my first ever review. I'm just flabbergasted by our experience today, I could not stay quiet. This was not our first time at Smith's Public House. We have been there a few times before. And on the previous occasions everything was perfect. Today (Thursday,) was horrible. We went in for a late lunch. The bar had a few people, but the dining room was empty, except for the back bar, staff outnumbered patrons. I'm not sure who the people in the back bar were but they had 2 very young children. The children screamed at the top of their lungs the entire time we were there. The parents seemed to 'own the room' acted as if they were somehow connected to the restaurant, and their behavior was somehow sanctioned. They were definitely not paying patrons. The children ran around the entire dining room. Our sever spent most of her time playing with the kids, chasing them and carrying them around. She never checked on us; we had to hail her for refills. She dropped our food and ran back to the children. She did not provide plates for the pizza fortunately we still had the serving plates the appetizers came on, we used those. She even caried one child to our table to bring the check! The server and the parents of the children acted as if we were in a Chuck E. Cheese. One of the other people at the back bar was vaping. It was like a free for all. Lunch was not cheap; 2 appetizers, 2 Greek Salads and 1 pizza came to just shy of $90. The food was delicious, but I left the restaurant feeling mentally drained from the chaos! Not relaxed after a lovely lunch. I don't get it; patron comfort isn't a priority? This is a bar/restaurant, is it not a place for adults to have a quiet lunch? read more

We came here for dinner on a Monday. We've tried to get in here on a Thursday without a reservation which is impossible, but Monday you have a good chance! The front bar was busy. We opted for a table in the dining room. We were seated and given menus with soft leather covers and a glass bottle of water with a flip top to keep it cold. There were a few dishes I wanted to try. I opted for fish and chips. Holy moly. The thing is huge! Atop of a full plate of fries, this is definitely two or three meals. The fish was perfectly crunchy coated. My dinner mate got the chicken parm special. I believe that is their Monday weekly special. It's normally over $23 but $18+ on Monday. Like the fish fry, it was huge and came with a plateful of rigatoni. You have a choice of fettuccine or rigatoni. Also comes with bread and a salad. Great deal! The dining room is pretty big and even has an area in front of a cozy fireplace and has a back bar. A popular spot in downtown Cohoes! read more

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Been a few times now. Love the decor and vibe. The food always looks great but it's average for the most part. My favorites from the regular menu so far have been the mozz sticks and wings. The house salad and Encrusted Haddock were also good. I recommend going if you're in the Cohoes area. read more

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I received a door dash order of fried fish and fries. Disgusting. Severly undercooked fries and smelly fish. Inedible. I called the restaurant and the male who answered told me there is nothing he can do and to call back after 1 pm tomorrow to speak to manager. Also, my dinner was priced at $22 on doordash but $16 @ restaurant. Such bullshit. Never again! Not another dollar. read more

Really saddened to have to give this review a 3.5 star rating but Yelp is an honest place to write my review based on my own experiences. I love the other associated restaurants so when I heard they took over this old known restaurant I was excited to come back and give it a try. I was over there a few years back and it was good food known for their wood fried pizza. Was able to make a reservation online which was really convenient since we have littles to coordinate. Downside is there is no off street parking lot, however there is the cities lot close by. Walk into the bar which is most of the front with high tops. The hostess sat us right away in a comfy 2 top with cushions chairs. Really nice fireplace with couches in the room and then another dinning room with tables and chairs. The table had a mini light for the ambiance however it wasn't effective, I felt uncomfortable as I couldn't read the menu and had to use my phones light to see . Server took a while to greet us. Drinks took longer than expected to be delivered. Apps came out timely. Dinner also came out timely but the server didn't really come back once we were eating, wasn't able to order another cocktail which was whatever. My husband ordered the salmon and it was like they just added sea salt to the top of the bowl and salmon like tooooo much salt, no other flavors. He was disappointed with it. The beef sliders were good but more of a meal than an app. The French onion soup didn't have the mound of cheese on the top melted like it normally does. The chicken parm was good and the vodka sauce was just okay, nothing terribly special. Like I said I was kind of disappointed with it all. Additionally they charge you a percentage fee assuming you're putting it on a credit card. I know that a lot of places have been doing this. Something to be aware of. read more

Smith’s Public House - Chicken Parmesan. Vodka sauce - New American Near Me - Cohoes, New York

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Smith's is such a historical gem! I visited on a weeknight and the place was nearly packed so definitely make a reservation, especially if you have a large party. My party of four was sat in the back of the restaurant, which was such a beautiful, cozy space. There were couches, a beautiful Christmas tree and fire place. The ambiance was 10/10! Now onto the food, we started with the Spinach Artichoke Dip, which was served with toast points. It was rich and creamy, and so good. For my entree, I ordered the Chicken Parm with vodka sauce and opted for a side of asparagus instead of pasta. I love the fact that you can get vodka sauce on your chicken parm! My boyfriend ordered the Spicy Rigatoni. Both entrees were delicious and we both had leftovers for the next day. Overall, Smith's is a historic restaurant that definitely has a vibrant future in Cohoes! read more

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Haven't been here in years and gotta say, I can't wait to come back. The food was exceptional and the staff was amazing and attentive. The cozy atmosphere made it that much better. read more

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As always the appetizers were superb and the ambiance fantastic! I had a burger, asked for medium rare, and it was med-well, partner had a burger he asked for medium, and it was well done. Unfortunately it turned a great start into a mediocre finish for our Father's Day lunch. read more

OMG OMG so good everything tastes super fresh and amazing. Menu is loaded and great, something for everyone. Sam and Thomas are such a delight, looking forward to my next meals here! read more

I tried this place for the first time after watching a Facebook foodie's review of their mozzarella sticks. They did not disappoint. We ordered a buffalo chicken pizza and the mozzarella sticks. Each was really tasty. The sticks were huge. Prices fair and a decent Diet Coke (rarely do I ever order Diet Coke, I'm team Diet Pepsi all the way). The restaurant/bar was clean and well maintained. read more

A friend and I stopped in after leaving a nearby candlelight event, and we're so glad we did. I had the NY strip steak, and she ordered the bourbon salmon with an upgrade to the crispy Brussels sprouts--everything was absolutely delicious. Our server, Jeff, was attentive without being overbearing, which made the experience even better. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

Service was horrendous, didn't get drinks for over 10 minutes (sodas, 1 cocktail) apps brought out after entree, we waited forever for our entrees and figured we'd just never get our apps, when we were finallyyyy served and I say "we" but 2 people sat waiting while everyone else was served, food was either incorrect and most of us had an issue with our entree accept one in our party of 5 people. Just unacceptable. The way the restaurant looks is the only part of the dinner that was decent. We're just never going to go back. Poor management. Restaurant seems to be tanking. I hope things turn around for this an honest review from roughly 8 months ago. read more

Great old Remsen Street haunt with good food priced right! Street parking only. Original bar the runs the entire length of the front room from backing the day, with old style banquets, tin ceiling and old school photos of Mike Smith from the 30's. read more

Smith’s Public House - a group of people sitting at a bar - New American Near Me - Cohoes, New York

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We've been here a few times now and have really enjoyed our appetizers and meals. The service is always fast despite being so busy you need a reservation. However, last night my wife and I were having our dinner and our waitress/bartender made jokes suggesting my wife was overweight based on how much of her dinner she had eaten. We will return but we won't ever accept service from her. read more

Had lunch here yesterday with some friends from work, very good, great service and atmosphere. I had a chicken pasta dish, superb. My friends had the short rib sandwiches, all said delicious. I recommend and will go back. read more

Smith’s Public House - Short Rib Sandwich!! - New American Near Me - Cohoes, New York

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Smith's reopened in June under new ownership. I've heard so much about this place. This visit would be my first. I couldn't wait to see it. I was not disappointed. The food and service are great but it's the architecture, interior design and ambiance that you'll notice first. The new owner renamed it Smith's Public House and seems to have restored the place to its original grandeur. It's gorgeous. As explained in the menu, Smith's dates back to 1937. Walking through the door is like stepping back in time. There's a beautiful, massive antique bar, tin ceiling tiles, a luxurious red padded circle booth, cool light fixtures as well as floor tiling. The full bar appears to be very well stocked. The bartender was Mary Grace. She was friendly and helpful. For lunch in the Spindle City, I ordered the Spindle City Cutlet. It consisted of a breaded chicken cutlet with mash potatoes and an arugula salad. It was delicious. My photos don't show any patrons. There was, in fact, an impressive lunchtime crowd. I just didn't have permission to photograph any of them. I look forward to coming back. Smith's Public House has it all. Great ambiance, service and food. read more

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We were very disappointed at our experience at the restaurant tonight we had 630 reservations. We were not set till 645 after having to stand for 45 minutes before getting a seat at the bar to have a cocktail once we were sat, we never got our server to take our order for 30 minutes. Food was mediocre at best. We spent 2 1/2 hours at the table and had and only had burger and sandwiches for dinner we used to like this restaurant a lot prior to the pandemic at best. We will not be going back anytime soon. read more

I went there for dinner last night with my husband. Drinks were good and servers were friendly. The pasta stuffed eggs rolls were very good. But for dinner I ordered the haddock and risotto with asparagus. The medium sized piece of haddock was good but the risotto and asparagus were inedible. There was soooooo much salt you couldn't even eat it. The waitress said she would tell the chef. Two thirds of a $28 dollar dinner was inedible and telling the chef was it. Will not return to this restaurant. read more

Loved smiths! Had dinner last night - enjoyed it all, especially my spicy rigatoni. Will definitely be back! read more

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Talk about wonderful holiday ambiance, went in for a night cap, sat in front of the fire. The place was busy and lively.

It started with drink with no alcohol in it then it continued to food I wouldn't serve to jail bird. Fish and chips shouldn't be so hard to make, however what came out of the kitchen is beyond well done. Lemon dried up and fish needed steak knife to stab through to attempt to eat. Savior of the dish basic fries that even four year old could take out of freezer and warm up in the toaster oven. If you don't believe me take a look at picture of dried up plate. Quite sad as I really liked the atmosphere. read more

Smith’s Public House - New American Near Me - Cohoes, New York

Arrived 30 minutes early for a reservation. Checked-in and was told no seats available so hung at the bar. Bartender got us drinks right away which was refreshing. Stout pours. So far so good. 30 minutes goes by - no one has checked with us so speak with the hostess again. She says they just need to bus our table. Back to the bar and a group of 5 jumps our table - hostess does nothing. Waitress does nothing. 45 minutes in (so now 15 minutes after our reservation time), check with the hostess again, same message - just need to bus your table. That table turns out to be the worst in the house ... which was also vacant from pretty much the moment we walked in the door (?). Finally get seated. 5 minutes goes by ... no waitress. We see her serving others. Tell my buddy - if the waitress doesn't come in the next 5 minutes we're out. Watch her serve the table next to us, try to get her attention, she scurries away. Still clearly ignoring us ... so we walked out. What the heck is with the Cohoes restaurant scene - rudest two experiences ever both here and next door. read more

I had Miso Glazed Salmon last night that was absolutely amazing!! So delicious, I want it again tonight!! My husband had Tuscan Chicken Pasta and he really enjoyed it too. Beautiful restaurant. I'll definitely be there again, highly recommend. read more

Smith’s Public House - Miso Salmon - New American Near Me - Cohoes, New York

New to the area, and thrilled to have discovered this gem. Incredibly inviting with an upscale dive-bar vibe (a good thing) this is now my watering hole of choice. Cold beer, good food, and an incredibly comfortable atmosphere. read more

Food was very good and the service was very good as well. The ambience is very nice and I would definitely recommend going back a nice place for pub food. read more

Smith’s Public House - Menu - New American Near Me - Cohoes, New York

My son brought me here for dinner one day and the Food , service was right on point . One of my favorite spots now . Be there 4 times and each time it's been very consistent in flavors and drinks . Check it out ! read more

our family celebrated my mother's 94th birthday in Smith's warm and spacious atmosphere and the service, accomodating among us 2 wheelchair bound guests, was impeccable. the food was well prepared and we were made to feel at home, even the waitress alerting us politely when the the Star Bus arrived for our wheeled family members. A perfect score for a perfect dining and service experience. read more

Smith’s Public House - a perfect birthday party - New American Near Me - Cohoes, New York

Nice place that I will visit again. Pizza was tasty and beer cold, at a reasonable price too!

Great to have the classic Smith's back with a modern twist. Mixed drinks were excellent, BLT was thick pork belly, salad was fresh. Love the new lounge setup by the fireplace. And so great to see the original history (bar, booths, floors) in tact, mixed with the newer whiskey-barrel theme. Service was quick and friendly, too! read more

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We are here for lunch twice. The first time our experience was wonderful. Our server was pleasant and attentive and the food was delicious. We liked it so much we came back with friends. Two of us got roast beef sandwiches which were almost inedible. The rolls were stale and the beef tough as nails. The server didn't come back till the others were almost finished. She never asked how the food was, and apparently didn't notice that 2 of us never even ate our food and didn't want it wrapped. We just paid and left. We will not go back. read more

"All talk no walk" This place LOOKS so nice! We came in for a couple of apps and drinks before a show next door. The drinks were bad, the wings were inedible, and the "short rib" sliders just tasted like pulled pork I could make better at home. We spent 85 dollars to not enjoy anything besides one another's company. So incredibly disappointed. Avoid this place, save your money. read more

Loved the food and atmosphere here... Don't live in the area and decided on this spot for a date that lived nearby. We were not disappointed. read more

Heard and read a lot of good things about Smith's so we decided to go. The food was decent - menu not too exciting. Beer list ok. The atmosphere is weird. The place is huge but lots of unused space. The faux fireplace in the middle room is nice - a few big couches in front - but no one sitting there. Wonder if it would be better to put more tables in that room instead. Tables in back with a second unopened bar. The back room felt very generic like someone's basement. The lights in both the bar area and back room were on very bright. Not sure if we will return. read more

We had tickets to a show so we got there early. A party of 8 was seated after us and got their food first. We finally got our orders and it wasn't hot al all, barely warm. read more