Southpaw Bistro

Interesting place. Craft cocktails, charcuterie, desert make it a cool place for before or after…read moredinner. So...that all works. What doesn't: blinding bright lights that I've had to ask the staff to turn down everytime I go in. And my biggest complaint: It's a damn lounge- play some freaking lounge music and turn it up so you can actually hear it. LOUNGE MUSIC IN A LOUNGE: Look it up: The range of lounge music encompasses beautiful music-influenced instrumentals, modern electronica (with chillout, and downtempo influences), while remaining thematically focused on its retro-space age cultural elements. Turn off the classic rock, turn off the house and hip hop and get with the freakin program. I DEMAND IT... Rant over. Now, do better Monkey Boy.

The food was pretty good- jerk chicken sliders but an odd and not appealing flavored chip…read more Bartender seemed like he couldn't have cared less which was surprising since the place is so small and we were the only ones in there, at the bar no less. So I might go back if they had something on the menu that sounded good but it's pretty much and tried it once place for me.

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Cleome Table & Bar

4.6(13 reviews)

0.0 mi

We met friends for dinner at Cleome with very high expectations due to lots of positive chatter…read moreabout it. The bar area and wall garden are extremely cool. It's a fairly small space so definitely make reservations if you're planning on going during busier dinner hours. Service was decent - it was a little confusing and disjointed at times but I chalked that up to some inexperience (the server seemed a bit green) and that it's a fairly new restaurant. We had read somewhere that it was small plates - more like tapas...but then was explained that it's "family style". This is what caused said confusion at the table since "family style" to the four of us meant large, sharable portions. So, we just ordered a bunch of stuff in waves since we didn't really know how much food we were going to need. Some items arrived quickly, others took a very long time. Standout dishes to me were the Brussels sprouts and the apple cobbler dessert (which I just had a little taste of). I found some of the accompanying crackers odd - I think they were Ritz brand or something like that? We did request a few gluten free crackers and were brought a few. The swordfish was on the dry side - that's a tricky protein to get right. The fried chicken was served as cutlets - so some of the items were more difficult to share vs. others. The shrimp salad cups were somewhat unremarkable and a bit too loaded with mayo (in my opinion). The shishito peppers were nice - I think I was the one at the table that enjoyed those the most. We did linger at our table for a long time - a combination of wait times and good conversation with friends. We never felt rushed or pressured to leave (there wasn't a wait or line for tables). All in all, we had a nice time at Cleome and will likely give it another try at some point - now that we know what to expect

Back to Cleome with the family and for dollar oysters which were fantastic. I mean you can't screw…read moreup oysters but they didn't have cocktail sauce. Why? I have no idea. Three entrees: Tried the Lobster Mac and Cheese again and it was MUCH better than previously reported! That was great as was the fried chicken- soooo good. My burger unfortunately didn't arrive until after everyone else at the table was done with their meals. Oh bother.... it tasted meh and it's clear they are using a very low fat ground beef which made the burger more like a tasteless hockey puck. Still, everything else was wonderful and the background music was audible and made the experience even better. The Egg nog cocktail we had at another visit a few days before was delish. Despite my burger, we were please with our experience. I can only hope that they reconsider their low fat ground beef for something a little more tasty and juicy. Recommended.

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Mint

4.6(93 reviews)

0.3 mi

My mom and I had high hopes for this being a new go-to spot based on the menu. The space itself is…read moreclean and bright. The velvety couches weren't the most comfortable and felt too far from our table. I ordered the crab cake and my mom got a pasta dish. We started with the bread. The bread was actually extremely thick toast, which had an unpleasant greasy flavor and was very hard. My mom's pasta was overwhelmed with crushed red pepper but had no other flavor. The crab cake was fine, nothing memorable. It unfortunately sat on top of a piece of the greasy toast. The entrees were hot and properly prepared. The bread was removed from our check. We also didn't like that a 2% sustainability fee is added to the check or that there was an option to gift $10 as appreciation for the kitchen staff. The prices for lunch are already on the high side and it just had a weird vibe to have add ons for additional money beyond a tip.

Truly impressed with their mission. The food was amazing! The service was spot on. The ambiance was…read morelaid back. We loved being seated outside along with our newborn and toddler. Very kid friendly...

Arriving early the Blue Room is not busy.

Pumpkin crème brûlée--Don't get unless you like thin caramalized sugarand bland thin puréed pumpkin

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Part of the bar area

The Bourbon Room Glens Falls

4.6(5 reviews)

A few of us decided to visit The Bourbon Room adjacent to Downtown Social after the December Albany…read moreYelpies. I was initially under the impression this would be a whiskey bar, but it is more of a speakeasy cocktail bar. The atmosphere is just right for that. There isn't a list of bourbons/whiskies, from which you might select pours, but the wide variety of bottles are readily visible from the bar and nearby tables. The focus here is on the crafted cocktails. Not only are they good, but they are SMOKY. The majority of their crafted cocktails feature smoke of some type, and your drink is smoked right in front of you. I went with Rosemary's Baby, which was a variety of Old Fashioned infused with smoke from a large sprig of rosemary. This is a great addition to downtown Glens Falls, and someplace I'd definitely visit on return trips.

They have some really great drinks and a huge selection. The service was excellent. The bartender…read morewas extremely knowledgeable. We had a great time. The bar itself is cozy and the woodworking is beautifully maintained.

Bar area; view from booth near entrance

Breads and spreads

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Farmacy

4.3(182 reviews)

It was Cinco de Mayo and all the Mexican restaurants were loud and too brightly lit and overflowing…read morewith patrons. We walked past Farmacy's window and one of the chefs gave a friendly wave. We stopped in (had eaten there before) and prepared ourselves for a sure to be delicious meal. They have a fun frequently changing menu of small, medium and large plates so you can choose your own foodie adventure. If you want to sit at the bar you get a great view of the chefs at work preparing your meal. If you want a cozier experience, sit in the comfortable seating in the rear of the restaurant. Our server was very attentive but chill and knowledgeable. We got the Utica greens to share as an appetizer, a cocktail and Mad Max local beer, then a burger with hand cut fries and a chicken stuffed poblano. Dessert was a passion fruit chocolate tart which we took to go. If you're looking for well crafted food with a creative twist, this place is a great choice. North country friendly and approachable with a sophisticated set of offerings. Some really unique cocktails too. Not a boring thing on the menu.

This place is a culinary gem! Fantastic food, both menu choices and quality. The menu changes…read moreevery few days so the culinary delights you'll experience are different every time you visit. Service was very attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. Taylor was one of the best servers we've had in a long time. Everything is made fresh daily, and if you sit at the Chef's Counter, you'll see it first hand. You'll also get great descriptions of everything from the awesome Chefs and maybe get to try something extra too. I recommend using the reservation system on their website and specify your seating preferences. You can choose from the Chef's Counter, the bar, a high-top table, a low table, or an outdoor table (weather permitting). We also appreciated them asking about food allergies on the reservation system too and they verified it when we arrived. We were so impressed with the unique menu options that are offered in the appetizers, small shareable plates, main courses, desserts, and drinks. We are already planning on coming back Sunday for brunch and know we'll be back again soon for dinner.

View of the restaurant from the Chef's Counter up front

Brown butter cauliflower

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An ample stocked bar with knowledgeable bar tenders and many local craft brews.

Downtown Social

3.2(69 reviews)

On a Thursday after work, I decided to pop in here and sit…read moreat the bar. The bartender said that I was just in time for happy hour... And the buffalo chicken dip was definitely a star. Hubby joined me later for a drink... So I ordered more apps and these not disappoint. Will definitely return later with friends after work one of these days. Thank you for a chill after work vibe.

Downtown Social is a perfect spot for events, great place to hangout and awesome for fun…read moreactivities. They have karaoke Wednesdays nights, DJs on the weekends and live jazz in their backroom speakeasy bar The Bourbon Room. Come out to eat and drink Come out to dance Come out to sing! Or listen to live jazz!

Steak frites

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Patio bar!

Cooper's Cave Ale Company

3.8(242 reviews)

0.6 mi

We love it here. We only get here once a year or so. Alyssa was our bartender/server. Friendly and…read moregreat suggestions. Pizza was awesome but the buffalo chicken wontons were amazing! We also love the bluesberry ale! Great people. Great place.

Wait staff were exceptionally rude for the four of us who opted to sit outside for a couple of…read morebeers. One of our party had to go inside to get the drinks, only to overhear the staff / bartender complaining about having to go outside to wait on us. Beer was mediocre. Mixed drinks were good. Service ... not so good. Ambiance was nice. Sitting outside by the rail trail was supposed to be relaxing. It wasn't. Sorry, but we will not be returning, nor will we recommend this location. Could have been a cool experience, except for your wait staff.

Cranberry apple mule & a glass of Prosecco

Strawberry soda

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Spicy Taco Salad

Downtown City Tavern

3.6(159 reviews)

I'm finding it difficult to believe that we haven't been back to DTCT in the last TEN years! I can…read moreunderstand the last five since COVID, but the food and beers available have always been so reliably enjoyable it just surprises me we missed out on the other five years. This visit was once again right up there with all the previous ones. Everything was solid good - service, food, and beer. I had no hesitation in deciding to order a Left Hand Milk Stout draft ($8.50) before I even looked at the food menu. My wife had a Club Soda ($3.45). She also chose the wood fired Di Parma Pizza ($18.53) topped with arugula, prosciutto, parmesan, and a balsamic glaze. I got to try it also the next day since half of it came home with us. It was quite tasty. I felt like having a burger and went with the Smokehouse Burger ($17.50). It was so nice to have our server ask me how I wanted it cooked. The kitchen served it a little less than the medium rare that I requested, but I'm generally shy about asking for rare so, I was quite pleased with the level of doneness. The patty was actually very lightly compressed which was a nice throwback from the smash burger style that has become more popular in recent years. The toppings of fried onions, grilled jalapeño, smoked mozzarella, and BBQ sauce added delicious flavors, texture, and umami. Totally enjoyable! We were so happy to revisit DTCT.

Loved the food here!! Definitely pub vibes all around but the food was great & served piping hot…read more We were sat immediately, the service was excellent, & we were lucky enough to be visiting at the same time the promo guy was taking pictures of desserts, so we had some free milkshakes for the kiddos. It was amazing! My chicken & spinach bender was phenomenal. We will totally be back :-)

Draft & canned beers on the screen with sports.

Kid's sliders & fries

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Fire Mission Smokehouse & Taproom

4.4(18 reviews)

0.2 mi

We came early for lunch on a Wednesday. We were disappointed that the smoke house menu was only…read moreorder from the smokehouse menu from Thursday to Saturday. Our sandwiches were good, the candied jalapenos needed a bit more sweetness but the smoked pepper jelly was to die for. Service was great, kitchen staff came out to say hello. My only disappointment was their draft beer. The only thing on their beer menu that would be considered local was their 9 pin cider. They had Fiddlehead but the rest were big commercial brewers.

Winner winner....BBQ dinner. I have to start by saying that the smoked turkey here is the best I've…read moreever had; I'll go back just for the turkey. But we had way more than that and everything was high quality BBQ. These folks know what they're doing. We didn't get a chance to sample the ribs since they had sold out (which was a good sign). The burnt ends (I believe they were pork belly) made one of my friends go insane (he was a very happy boy). Wings were excellent and I loved the cornbread. Other sides included Mac and cheese and slaw...everything was high quality. Brisket - super tender and full of flavor. For most of the bbq stuff, go to the counter to order and pay for it there...then bring it back to the table. There's also wait staff that will take your order for drinks and other items on the menu (like the wings or if you want fries or other bar type food). That's all just a little different, but it's a cool, casual place. I have friends that were there during brunch and the bloody Mary's are insane....they're basically a meal piled up on a glass of tomato juice/vodka. I need to get back there to try one of those.

Monte Cristo Sandwich.

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Exterior

Bullpen Tavern

4.0(49 reviews)

Went here for a high school graduation reunion. The drinks were good. Bartender was a good lady…read more The FiFA World Cup was on the T.V. Upstairs was where we had the party. The downstairs didn't seem bad. Bars ain't really my thing. But this place was nice!!

Bartender was friendly and attentive. Food was good and easy parking in the back. We had 2…read moredifferent kinds of turkey sandwiches and beers. Both sandwiches were very good. They were grilled/toasted and in no way greasy. A great place with delicious food.

Great place to catch the game with friends.

Burger but in a lettuce wrap!!

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