The great reviews for Chez Mike caught my interest. The first thing I noticed when I walked through…read morethe door is that the staff is very friendly. The decor is attractive though the lighting is a bit dark for my taste. There is an extensive menu. I couldn't decide. I asked the very helpful server for suggestions. She said the Seafood Chowder, which is offered as an entree, is so good that it never comes off the menu. Well, that was all I needed to hear. I make my own chowder, Cioppino and bouillabaisse. I always make red soup for health reasons, never white, which is generally richer because of the cream. I wondered if charging $37 for a big bowl of chowder was pricey but when it arrived it was delicious. To me, it was wonderfully decadent. The were several freshly cooked clams, shrimp, scallops and a fairly large and tender portion of white fish. Of course, as usual, I only managed to eat half. So there was enough left over for another meal. I was so full. Part of the reason is that Chez Mike serves the most awesome warm crusty bread and herb butter. The bread was perfect for dipping into the chowder but I had to resist the urge to eat more than two slices of bread since I'm diabetic. It was a weekday. The restaurant started filling up by 6:30pm. According to the server, many customers were walk-ins. Based on the familiarity with the hostess, it seemed that many were repeat customers. Chez Mike is located in the East Greenbush Hannaford Shopping Plaza on Columbia Turnpike. There are Italian, French and Mediterranean dishes. It seems the food is often described as just "American." Also, Chez Mike is accommodating to those with disabilities. A couple of guests used walkers and one arrived with a wheelchair. All seemed to be enjoying themselves.

Not sure how I haven't reviewed Chez Mike yet. This is one of our favorite spots, service is always…read morefriendly and quick. Coat rack made of silverware is adorable. I get fried calamari almost everywhere I see it on a menu and Chez Mikes is the best I've had BY FAR. Menu changes with the seasons, the olive butter with bread is fantastic, even for those who don't love olives I'd recommend it. Hidden gem!

Fantastic food everybody had something different. The salads are out of this world and let me be…read moresure to tell you the Greek salad is not to be messed. Even when you go off your usuals and get something different. Make sure you try the salads. The ambience is always nice, clean and orderly Our server was friendly quickwitted, and 100% on point with our orders As we always do, we'll be back Don't forget the salads

Not a review, just a request. It appears that the prices on this menu are out of date, but the menu…read moreon the website shows no prices. When someplace declines to let you know how much it costs to eat there, I always assume the worst! I know the food there is excellent, but I haven't been in a long time, and I'm on a limited budget. Gimme a clue!

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.

Don't get the Italian eggplant hero with gluten free bread. The gluten free bread was okay but…read moreflavorless and without substance. The eggplant was a floppy mess. The coating on the eggplant came off. There was very little actual eggplant and cheese. It came with no option but fries and the fries were burnt so bad I had to move them across the table from me because of the stench. To his credit, the waiter offered to replace the fries or get me a side salad. The greens in the salad were fresh and beautiful but they were unpleasantly drenched with dressing and I had to stop eating after a few bites. The server never should have put those burnt fries in front of me and should warn people the Italian eggplant hero sucks ass. The best part is the cozy atmosphere and he refilled my dirt Coke twice without being asked.

Solid breakfast spot. Cute decor and a big variety of options including gluten free and vegan…read more A regular cup of coffee is $4 and service is usually slow but one of the better choices for brunch in the Capital Region.

Many years post my initial review, shesh time flies! The service was fine on a re-visit. We had…read moreto wait a few minutes for a table on a random Thursday morning, but it was rather busy Food is fine-ish to good, the magic of the original restaurant isn't quite there anymore post-expansion. I'm not sure they make their own bread any longer. On the positive side, the smash potatos that replaced the home fries were a big hit with me and my wife.

Solid 4. It's the kind of 4 we will definitely go back to. They have really awesome specials (see…read morepictures). Tonight, Friday, happened to be "buy one entree, get one 1/2 off". Pretty sweet deal if you ask me! So, this restaurant is hidden within Shaker Pointe at Carondelet, a retirement community. The only reason we went here was because we saw it on Local Flavor $15 for $30, but double-checked Yelp before purchasing. Yelp rated it 4.5 Stars (but with only 2 reviews). We took our chances and we are so glad we did. It's an early dinner place; dying down around 7/7:30. We ordered ribeye and mushroom & spinach stuffed chicken. Both were served with a choice of two sides (cauliflower, fresh green beans, rice pilaf, garlic mashed). All of the sides were very tasty. The chicken was cooked perfectly and really delicious. I'd order it again. The ribeye was flavored really well, but a little undercooked for medium -- however, that didn't really bother him too much because the flavor was good. There were bits of it that were grizzly, but overall, very good. We finished our meals with an ice cream sundae; the perfect blend of vanilla ice cream, hot fudge, and whipped cream! We are excited to go back to try pizza night (we saw some pizza go out and it look deeeeelicious!), burger night, prime rib night, and maybe even another buy one, get one half off night! Young folks, it's well worth venturing into this retirement community to try some pretty darn good food!

I first went there for lunch with my girlfriend; and have since been back several times with my…read moreboyfriend. The food is delicious and very reasonably priced. This is owned by the nuns of the Carondelet and is located in the middle of the retirement village.The cozy dining room is very inviting and offers a wonderful venue for quiet conversations. The gas fireplace, at the bar, is used for making their scrumptious pizzas. Cosmos are the favorite.

Best food I have had out in a long time!!…read more Great service and they made us feel at home.

I was tossed between four or five stars. Not only was the food delicious, but the atmosphere was…read moreinviting and comfortable, the service was excellent, and I'm hoping others will also discover this off the beaten path location so that it continues as a successful restaurant. We had 6pm reservations for a party of four, arrived about ten minutes early and were seated immediately. The other couple in our party had previously been here and were curious if what they ordered then would be on the menu again. Apparently, the menu is updated weekly. Starting out with cocktails, I know everyone was happy with what they were served. I certainly enjoyed my pint of Coffee Stout, and my wife was pleased with the lavender non-alcoholic cocktail they concocted for her. Because the servings being delivered to other tables appeared to be quite large, we decided to pass on appetizers, in spite of some of the apps sounding rather unique, e.g., Crispy Deviled Eggs, Open Faced Fried Pork Wantons, and Fried Carbonara. My wife was tossed between a Beet Salad with Scallops and the Pistachio Encrusted Chilean Sea Bass. At our server's recommendation she chose the Sea Bass. It was served with corn puree, confit potatoes (which my wife especially enjoyed), and roasted tomatoes. I'll get to enjoy the leftovers. I was trying to make up my mind between the Duck Pot Pie and the Chestnut Mushroom & Boursin Stuffed Tomahawk Pork Chop when our sever alerted us that there were only two servings left of the Pork Chop. I promptly claimed one of them! I am so glad I did. It was an amazingly delicious and well prepared dish. The pork had a slight pinkish color, just as I like it, the meat was so tender and flavorful, the stuffing had a crisped surface from the oven or salamander, everything was wrapped in tasty pancetta, the smashed potatoes were creamy and delicious, a white wine truffle sauce added another level of flavor, and even the carrot spears had the right level of firmness. I can affirm that my leftovers were equally enjoyable. We were not as lucky in having advance notice of the limited availability of a limoncello pie dessert, so my wife and I shared a slice of Banana Cookie Dough Pie. OMG! That was sooooo delicious. It was light, creamy, and not overly sweet. A real treat with the good coffee they serve. That pie along with something from their Lighter Menu, like a burger, would send you home in ecstasy without putting much of a dent in your wallet. Our bill for the party of four having one round of drinks, entrees, and desserts was about $250. Taking the whole dining experience into account, it was a very fair value. But wait! I have more to share with you. On Saturday nights live entertainment is provided by an excellent keyboard player adding to the inviting dinner experience and atmosphere. Great live, unobtrusive, background music is always a plus at dinner. Got a request? Art Mozeik will likely oblige. Even if you'd like to hear a song on an accordion instead of his keyboard. Find your way to Broadalbin, N.Y. for dinner. You won't be disappointed.

Omg great prime rib and the service was excellent. Will be back for the prime rib dinner soon and…read morebring friends with us. Thank you.

My friend, Barb, and I make a trek to Clifton Park about every 6 - 8 weeks to shop at Trader Joe's…read more Our gals' day out starts at lunch, where we often try a new restaurant. Another friend, Pam, had highly recommended Emma Jayne's Restaurant which is only a couple of traffic lights from Trader Joe's - a perfect location for our trip. The restaurant sits just north of Fred the Butcher (next door, literally) for those who frequent that establishment, on Route 9. There is off-street parking. When we arrived at 12:30 p.m. on a Tuesday, the front parking spaces were full. (Note: there may be parking around back; I didn't check) We thought we might have to wait for a table. Wrong! The restaurant is surprisingly spacious with two large rooms furnished with tables that were thoughtful spaced apart. A photo of an adorable young girl, whom we assumed was the dining establishment's namesake, was on the wall. Let me be sure to mention that the ladies room, which smelled faintly of bleach, was spotless. I mean REALLY clean! About the food ... my friend and I shared an appetizer of Fried Calamari. It was an ample portion (took some home) accompanied by sweet chili sauce - a nice change from typical marinara served at other places. However, the calamari was small and overcooked. As a result, what was presented was a plate of small, overly crisp rings of 90% batter. No squid! For our entrees, Barb chose the Chicken Salad Sandwich. She requested that it be served on a pretzel bun (touted as homemade) for which we were hit with an up-charge of $3.50. The chicken salad had grapes and walnuts in it and Barb liked it very much. The up-charged pretzel roll did not appear to be homemade. Very disappointing. Had she known it would be uninspiring, she would have accepted the brioche roll. Macaroni salad - not very exciting - accompanied the sandwich along with a pickle. I love seafood and was torn between ordering the Fish and Chips (halibut) and Lobster Pot Pie (an appetizer). Our server, Drew, gets a gold star for suggesting the second one when I told him I wasn't a big eater. Apparently, the halibut, while highly recommended, is a sizable portion. The pot pie was superb! The rich, creamy sauce was divine. I couldn't eat it all and will enjoy the rest of it for lunch today. Emma Jayne's menu has something for everyone. Our server, Drew, was informative and attentive. While we may make other food choices (skip the calamari and pretzel bun but keep the pot pie), we will definitely return.

I finally made it to Duke's and I wasn't disappointed! An impromptu night out led us to River's…read more Luckily, Duke's wasn't very busy that night. We were sat in the new seating area adjacent to the River and the view was gorgeous and I had excellent light for photos. Our server was very professional and kind. We started out with cocktails and I asked if they had blue cheese stuffed olives, and he said he would stuff some for me - score! They were delicious too. Hand stuffed is the way to go. I had a perfect dirty martini and my sister tried one of the signature cocktails. Both were great! They also had a pretty affordable wine list. We started with the complementary bread and ordered the tuna poke dish. The bread was good and the everything seasoned butter was fun. The tuna dish was pretty basic and good. We asked for some more wontons and it was no problem. Again, we really did have great service. My sister ordered the scallops over lobster risotto and I ordered a steak. The risotto was perfect and actually had a good amount of tender lobster. I am picky with risotto and they nailed it. I ordered the ribeye with mushrooms. It came out perfectly cooked, and was a good quality piece of meat. It was perfectly matched with the mushrooms. My sister ordered the sticky toffee cake and she enjoyed it, I am not too big on sweets. Overall, I would come back here. I thought it was a nice experience, good food, and the prices aren't crazy considering how much it costs to dine out these days.

I spent $130 on a meal that was extremely disappointing. We received four appetizers, and every one…read moreof them arrived cold. For what we paid, I expected much better quality and service. Even more concerning, I became sick afterward and was dealing with it for the next two days. I can't say with certainty that the food caused it, but the timing was certainly concerning and made an already poor experience much worse. For a $130 bill, I expected the food to be hot, fresh, and enjoyable. Unfortunately, this experience fell far short of that expectation. I hope the restaurant takes this feedback seriously. I had sent 2 emails, and have not heard anything.