Boyfriend and I were in Albany NY for one night - he wanted to go to Cheesecake Factory, but the…read morewait is apparently typically long on a weekend night (I have no idea - never been there!) so we decided not to chance it, and uber'ed from our hotel to this restaurant, hoping it would be good. I'll be honest - my heart sank as we got there, I almost cried. The neighborhood is *sketch*. The outside of the restaurant didn't look like much - but I felt better once we got in. Beautifully decorated with great lighting, lounge-style atmosphere. Great Latin music. We sat on the bar side as it was less busy. Beautiful bar with lots of options! Bartender made us **amazing** margaritas... omg were they strong! Loved it! Since we had never been there before, we played it safe. First we went with a fried calamari appetizer - not the best, but not bad - but then it's not typically something you'd order at a Mexican food restaurant. Boyfriend had the street steak tacos as main - hold the cheese as he forgot his lactaid, lol - and I had the steak quesadilla. Delicious! We loved it. The steak was especially well seasoned, not overcooked and sides were yummy. We ended the evening with churros - definitely homemade and on par with the ones we love at El Mirador in NH. Boyfriend even took his life in his hands and had some of the ice cream, couldn't resist - it was that good! Overall, as Boyfriend put it - this is absolutely a hidden gem type of spot - service was spectacular, food was delicious and we would totally return! (**Seated next to us were two young women on an obvious first date - girl #1 showed up, then girl #2 showed up a few minutes later with a big bouquet of flowers... what a nice touch! We just wanted to put it out in the universe - we hope you guys make it, you were super cute :)**)

L' Roca was good. Food was tasty. Atmosphere is very nice. Service was a little slow at times. I…read morewasn't in a rush, but arrived hungry at lunchtime on a Saturday. I was warmly greeted, seated, and given a menu and then it took some time, well after I was ready, to be visited to place my order. No biggie, but I was ready and it wasn't busy, with guests at 1 other table. When I finished my meal, I waited again. Not a huge problem but a lot of side work was being done vs providing service. I let server know I was all set and he acknowledged then continued to make drinks for kitchen staff. I had ordered lemonade but after checking, it looked like they were out, so he offered the juice (without explaining). Food was very tasty. Lunch was $37 before tip, for 3 tacos meal, 3 empanadas app, and the fruit drink.

Wow! We had a great experience at the Delaware! The ambiance is excellent. It's a moody vibe with…read moreforest wallpaper and hanging air plant planters with candles in them hung from the ceiling by string (I was impressed they have to turn each of the candles on every night!). The food and cocktails were delicious! We had a Nigroni and Blackberry Basil drink. The Nigroni was blended well, smoky and a good quality. The Blackberry Basil drink was also delicious, which says something as I'm a picky cocktail drinker! I ordered the bucatini which was flavorful with specialty mushrooms and whipped feta. The description slightly varied from what I received as I didn't see any of the nuts described but it was so good I'll overlook it. My husband had a buttery bass which he enjoyed. Our chocolate cake was rich and the perfect size for a sweet ending. Waiter was attentive and friendly. Overall highly recommend and thought the value was on par for our area. Also bonus points for cardboard takeout containers. I hate plastic and styrofoam.

For some reason, a lot of my local Yelp searches didn't include The Delaware, which was just wrong…read more Now that I've been there for dinner, that's no longer a concern. This restaurant has a lot of things going for it which appeal to me. They do need to clean up their web information, and with that, the associated Yelp information. Both list the weeknight opening time as 5pm, and yet in different spots, they list a weekday happy hour starting at 4pm. Other snippets of conversation I overheard imply they have to make a few other menu updates. But as per my review, that didn't adversely affect my opinion of the place at all. We did, in fact, show up during the "happy hour period prior to 5pm," and we sat at the bar for drinks, for happy hour foods, and for our dinners. The happy hour menu is vague for cocktails... "well crafted cocktails" will be discounted, but you really have to ask which ones get the discount or not. We were content to order some of their regularly crafted cocktails. We were inundated with menus as well, one of which we got by mentioning it was our first visit there. That had two of immediate interest, the lobster and scallop crusted salmon, and the quail. I had never had quail, so of course I had to try it, and it was delicious (as was the salmon, which I also got to sample). I can't comment on table service, since we sat at the bar for the entire evening, but that was quite enjoyable... friendly service, made to feel welcome immediately, great conversation among staff and patrons. I look forward to exploring more of their offerings on future visits.

What an excellent lunch spot! It's a must stop!…read more We came here for a quick lunch spot after a tour of the state capitol. Well worth it! The Smash Burger and Chicken Wrap were great. Seasoned to perfection and very tasty! The house salad was ok nothing to report home about! Service and ambiance were great. I would return here for a dinner! Highly recommend.

This review is strictly for brunch on a Sunday, and directed at ownership/management:…read more You guys, really? First, your Brunch menu and food are excellent, when we finally got our food - after roughly an hour of waiting - I was instantly reminded of why Dove and Deer is great - bold flavors, excellent preparation, gorgeous plates all in a city that desperately needs it. Second, I really felt bad for the 3 people responsible for running an entire restaurant on a Sunday (two waiters and one person in the kitchen). They did their absolute best, were so kind and apologetic, but obviously completely stressed out and frazzled. Tables got up and left after waiting for someone to get back to them - and we almost did too. It's unfair to restaurant staff to put the burden of running an entire place on them. I get if someone called off and you're short staffed 1 or 2 people, but did everyone call off? Besides 3 people? Come on. You have a real opportunity to be a go to brunch destination, my advice is to staff appropriately and give it a real go or risk customers not getting to experience the greatness that is your food - and taking their dollars to someplace far more mediocre. The only reason this isn't a 2 star or 1 star review is because of how hard your staff tried, and how good your food is (when it finally shows up).

My fam likes Panera Bread, their sandwiches are better than say... SB and DD... but would skip…read moretheir coffee. We stayed near by to help the college kid move in, and this location is conveniently right by the hotel. Opens early, to accommodate for the hospital staff for sure and it's great. We ordered on the kiosk, it was simple and easy to use. This branch is kept clean and lots of seatings for breakfast (then again, we were there at like 8:30 on a Sunday... ppl are still sleeping). We got 4 different sandwiches and shared an ice coffee and water (my kids). Solid sandwiches - croissant & sausage, bacon & egg & avocado - all toasted. Their bread is yum.

This place is nasty. Garbage on the floor, boxes piled above where food is prepped. We watched a…read morewoman who was wearing gloves scratch her head, pick at her armpits to pull her shirt out from them and then go prepare a sandwich with the same gloves. We watched them microwaving bags of Mac n cheese and just dumping it into bowls, saw rolls of bread being laid on counters...it is clear the employees here do not care about cleanliness and food handling rules because there was a lot of standing around and talking and touching things and then touching the food and throwing food around...will NEVER eat here again. Just gross.

When a friend and I were going to have breakfast in Albany, she told me that I had to try the…read moreSkinny Pancake. Didn't need to convince me! Admittedly I'm a bit delayed in writing this review so some of what I tried was seasonal dependent as I got a hot apple cider for a drink. To eat, I got a crepe and side of sausage! Just a few short minutes later, the food was ready to go. Everything was really delicious. The sausage provided a perfect savory balance for the sweet crepe that I got. The restaurant was really spacious and had lots of natural light which provided a lovely ambiance. Despite growing up in upstate NY, getting to sit at Skinny Pancake felt like a nice, peaceful perspective I hadn't received before. The food being delicious was the cherry on top. I highly recommend!

The place is cool, clean, and welcoming. The staff is also nice. Wait time was minimal and it's in…read morea great downtown location. You must get a seat first, then go to the counter and order your food, and then they will deliver it to your table. My matcha with oat milk was great. The brownie wrapped in a crepe, with vanilla ice cream and strawberries was disappointing. Although a large dish, the brownie was more like a dry piece of layer cake with an ultra-subtle essence of chocolate. I will give them a second chance because I know the establishment does much for the community.

This is such a cute spot with an affordable and great menu. I like how it explains the different…read moreways you can order Momo- perfect for anyone who has never tried these delicious dumplings. I got the beef pan fried and the way were delicious. I do wish they served them with a soy based sauce as well as the tomato based one they had available. It's how I've eaten them at other places in the past and do enjoy that flavor to complement the light spice/heat. My mom got the veggie chow mein and liked it. For me, it was a bit bland or plain but she doesn't like complex or spicy foods so it was good for her. We shared veggie spring rolls and they were what you'd expect and came with a side of sweet chili dipping sauce. Parking was difficult and we ended up parking at Washington Park since it was lunch time. Service was prompt and friendly.

Finally trying the Mystic Momo! All I can say is yummm!!! So much flavor in each variety of Momo! I…read moreloved the orange dipping sauce too. I may have drank a little of it! My favorite flavors were the beef and the paneer but they were all good. The chicken keema noodles were also so good and filled with crunch and flavor. The parking sucks but I guess you can't have it all.

*10/10 -- This place ROCKS!*…read more Incredible food and amazing service. I had the clear broth soup with huge, delicious shrimp and angel hair pasta -- wow. The flavors were unreal. The spring rolls were also amazing. Perfectly crispy, packed with flavor. Service was phenomenal. Our server was so kind, attentive, and made the whole experience great. She kept everything rolling smoothly from start to finish and we made sure to leave her a great tip. This restaurant is unbelievable. Run, don't walk. Already planning my next visit.

Service was friendly and attentive. The food was great! Very tasty. Will definitely be back.read more

Totally blown away by this restaurant. The service was casual but attentive, the staff dressed…read morecasually and the vibe very laid back but everything was on point. The menu is varied and offers something for everyone. I absolutely loved our first meal here and it was just appetizers. I can't wait to come back and try the Ruben and lobster bisque. We are planning to return here several times during our next few weeks in Albany. The parking is challenging as the back lot shares with at least 3 other restaurants but it is well worth the effort

My partner treated me to lunch at Ale & Oyster. While I was excited to come, my expectations for…read morethe resto were not entirely met: -Our server ignored us for at least half an hour. We couldn't easily flag someone down to take our orders. -Our waters tasted like fish water :( -I ordered a house salad with added shrimp, but I only got 3 pieces of shrimp. It didn't feel like it was worth my money. Not sure if I would return again.