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    The Roosevelt Room

    4.6 (61 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:30 PM
    Updated a few days ago

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Perfect place to have a holiday Dinner
    Sandra S.

    The food and the ambiance was perfect. The meals, the staff was everything I didn't know I needed. We had a three course meal. Everything was above standard and the hospitality was through the roof. I will be back and I will bring more friends. I can tell when someone puts their heart and soul into a place and this place needs to be on the list for everyone in 2026

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    Audreyanna G.

    We did the tasting menu with the wine paring and it was a great experience! The service was excellent and very friendly. Ambiance was cozy and felt like we were the only ones in the restaurant when there were other customers present. 4 of the 5 courses were a 10/10. The only course that wasn't was the kangaroo because we were not expecting it and it was a new food for us. It was still delicious and we would give it a 8/10 only because the kangaroo meat itself was a bit gamey and not something we would go out of our way to order. The dish itself was prepared to perfection. We will be back to try some more menu items for sure!

    Starters menu January 2024
    Alice F.

    My new favorite place in the Capital Region! I am in the Albany area only a few times a year, but am always on the lookout for places that I can call my "third place." There are so many places that treat you like you will never come back. There are other places that treat you like a regular after they've seen you a few times. There are a rare few places that treat you like a regular they haven't met yet. This is one of those rare places. First, I appreciate that they are welcoming to solo diners. I sat at the bar not because I had to, but because it looked like fun. The two bartenders, Anthony and Collin, were quite the dynamic duo. Anthony was training Collin, but they were very polished as a team. I didn't know until the end of the night that Collin had just started! I started with a lovely Roosevelt Room Manhattan and listened to the two of them discuss how many stirs to chill the drink. Nice. Another nice touch--the menu lights up. When I was handed the menu, I said, "Wow, hefty!" and it was because the thing was backlit. Way cool. The menu selections were great, and I wished that someone else was dining with me so I could try more! I almost went with the tasting menu, which was more value-priced than I was expecting, but there were too many other things I wanted to try. I started with the bacon-wrapped scallops and the Spanish octopus. Both were outstanding. The octopus was prepared perfectly, and both were beautifully presented. By this point, it was also time for another cocktail, and I decided to trust Anthony and Collin with bartender's choice. They quizzed me a little on flavor preferences and came up with a great companion to my meal. My main was the seared duck. This was probably the only minor stumble, in that I think the duck was a little too rare for my taste. I was expecting a medium rare, but this was very rare, making it a little too chewy. It still tasted delicious, however, and again, was nicely plated. I wasn't planning on having dessert, but by this point, I was all in. I ordered the Almond Joy on Anthony's recommendation, and it was, indeed, a joy. And just the right way to end the meal. I had a great time at The Roosevelt Room and look forward to my next trip to the Capital Region so I can come here again.

    Chicken Francese
    Kent P.

    Amazing. Delicious. Top Notch. We started with the dollar oysters. (Thursdays). They were served with mignonette, lemon wedges and a cocktail sauce. Great start to the meal. Next, asked about and then opted for the 5 course chefs tasting meal. And so glad we did. Left totally stuffed with 2 1/2 entrees to take home. The food was fantastic. Fresh, delicious, well composed and balanced. Presentation was on point. The service was impeccable. The meal was perfectly paced and we were well cared for. The dessert was the best one I've had in a long time. Nice treat meal! Can't go back every week but certainly will return. A+

    Tuna rice bites
    Anthony F.

    The food is always awesome, the short rib dumplings and the tuna rice bites are great to start your dinner or even sit at the bar and pick at them, the signature drinks get the wife excited to try them all, for dinner I got the rack of lamb, the wife got the kangaroo we loved them both and they were cooked perfectly. The service there is always great too, the staff is very quick with it and ensure your glass is filled but also letting you enjoy your conversations with company. The vibe of the Rosevelt room is classy but affordable great dinner dates, will definitely be going back. Great for special occasions, anniversaries, and also just to have some great cocktails at the bar on the weekend.

    Jim S.

    Business dinner with a long time client who love to have a casual drink and dinner at the bar. I called ahead and asked to reserve two seats at the bar, just in case. We had great cocktails and conversation in a greatly relaxed atmosphere but surrounded by first class art and food. We started with this great Southwest salad and Caesar salad. Absolutely delicious! Next we both had the Kangaroo Au Poivre! Wow! The flavor was unmatched. So Tender you could cut it with a fork. Last we split the Blackberry cheese cake. I just can't say enough about The Rosevelt Room! Take yourself some place and spoil yourself a little! The positive reviews keep coming in from this amazing restaurant everywhere I look! Everyone I see! It's f you haven't tried it you really should!!! Thank you Michael for another great evening!

    Kangaroo
    Madison C.

    Great food and service. They made sure to congratulate us on the occasion listed in our reservation with a champagne toast. Very pleasantly surprised by the kangaroo dish, and possibly the best whiskey sour I've ever had. Will definitely be going back for other special occasions, but if I go back sooner it will be to sit at the bar and try some more of the apps/drinks!

    Great menu, all around!
    Matthew W.

    While not where I'd think a fine dining spot would pop up, The Roosevelt Room lives up to its group ownership's reputation and its own name. We were welcomed and taken care of by polished, attentive team members who all seem to truly enjoy being there. The food, while upscale, was not the least bit pretentious. Portions are good and each dish is clearly thought out as part of an experience. Drink menu is fantastic. We had one little glitch with one of our drinks and it was taken care of without hesitation (the daiquiri was great!). Got a great recommendation for pairing wine with the kangaroo too ;) I think they deserve a 5!

    Kangaroo filet with mushrooms, potato puree in a sauce.
    Egahh B.

    Again The Roosevelt Room hits a high note with their excellent service and delicious food. Tonight I tried the Kangaroo. Very delicious and it did not disappoint. I never had kangaroo before and I was happy with my dinner. It was my mother's birthday and they gave us some free vanilla ice cream too. It was a quiet Monday night at The Roosevelt Room and the Ambiance was perfect. Not too busy and I like it that way.

    Beautiful Illuminated Menu
    LaTisha C.

    The Roosevelt Room is Amazing! It's aesthetically pleasing. The service is phenomenal! The food is scrumptious! The Happy Hour Menu is perfect! The Dinner Menu is Phenomenal! The Dessert Menu is Spectacular! The Drink Menu is Marvelous! Nashville fried Oysters 10/10 Prime Filet Mignon 10/10 Brown Sugar Pavlova 10/10

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    Good and service outstanding. The appetizers, particularly the bone marrow were terrific.

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    Ate here for a friends christmas party. 10/10 food, service and Experience. I will be back.

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    The dining lived up to the hype. The food is truly special and was fine dining all way around. We had a nice birthday dinner.

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    Pricey but worth it. Delicious food and service. Great atmosphere. I would highly recommend for a special occasion.

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