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    Tool's Restaurant

    3.5 (35 reviews)
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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    The food and service is excellent! Breakfast is a must. Great dinner meals and sandwiches too.

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    Great friendly staff excellent food comfortable place to eat good bathrooms good egg Benedicts . I pretty much like everything there

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    Great place to eat breakfast. Low prices and friendly staff. No wonder it is always crowded there!

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    Disgusting rude ladies! Dirty and nasty food. I am curious how they have not been fined for dirty tables, floors and personal hygiene

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    14 years ago

    We ate there months ago, but I still remember that it was not memorable. Average service, average American food.

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    “Just try any of their homemade soups, any day of the week, and you're off to a good start.”

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    Josie’s Table - Leek and gruyere dip

    Josie’s Table

    4.4(166 reviews)
    4.1 mi

    My wife is from Albany, and I've been making the trip to the Capital Region for the past 14 years…read more During all that time, I can honestly say this is the best meal I've had in the area. Every course was exceptional. The crab cake was outstanding, the pasta was cooked perfectly, and, as my wife said, it was the best blondie dessert she's ever had. The service was warm, attentive, and professional from start to finish. The cocktails were also outstanding--easily on par with some of the best we've enjoyed in major cities across the country. This restaurant exceeded our expectations in every way. It's clear the team takes pride in every detail, from the food and drinks to the hospitality. My wife and I will absolutely be back. Bravo to the entire staff for an unforgettable dining experience!

    It took me awhile, but I've finally decided to give Josie's Table a try after hearing my great…read morethings about it. With that said, I'm glad I did because it was very satisfying. To begin, I ordered the beef burger with parmesan truffle fries. Knowing that, the burger was delicious. The burger was juicy, tender, and cooked to a perfect medium rare. It was nice to have an actual beef patty instead of smash burgers for once. Likewise, the garlic aioli had great flavor and helped elevate the burger. On the other hand, my only complaint about the burger was that the bun was a bit bland. It was still one of the better burgers in the area though. In similar fashion, the parmesan truffle fries were excellent as well. To breakdown, the fries were crispy on the outside and airy on the inside. Similarly, the fries tasted homemade and they brought the whole meal together. Not to mince words, Josie's Table is a good restaurant with top notch burgers and fries.

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    Dove + Deer - Dry rub wings

    Dove + Deer

    4.3(202 reviews)
    3.8 mi
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    It's been a while since I've had a meal here. It's always good. There have been some changes to the…read moremenu. They all looked delish. The service has always been good here. There has been some turnover in staff but they were just as friendly, helpful and professional as I remembered. I kept it casual and picked a Tofu Banh Mi which is a Vietnamese sandwich. It came with greens. I really enjoyed this dish. It was filling but didn't weigh me down. I ordered Wayward Lane Brewing Monarca Gold: A Mexican-style lager. It was very good but I have to admit I ordered because I liked the butterfly on the can. I actually liked my friend's dark smoked beer even better. Wayward Lane Brewing's Lifeblood looked like stout and tasted a bit like smoked bacon to me even though it was supposed to feature notes of toasted brown bread and caramelized sugar. My friend also had truffle ( mushroom) fries and a smash burger. He loved the meal. Dove & Deer is a pretty place. Attractive furniture and light fixtures. Big windows. A nice variety of food and beverage that you might not find everywhere else.

    Thanks to InKind, I tried this place out for brunch today. If you don't have InKind, download it…read moreand you'll get reward cash equal to 20% of your bill. Also, Dove + Deer has a current welcome gift of $30 off of $90. Anywho, I felt like getting pancakes and these were nice and fluffy with a nice chew. The strawberries were sweet and soft and the maple syrup was great. The eggs were scrambled perfectly as well, with great flavor - shocking because most eggs are so flavorless. You get a choice of additional protein and I chose the maple sausage which was delicious as well. The only thing that could be improved was a bit more salt and/or pepper on the home fries but I guess most people use the ketchup that's given, so I understand the under seasoning. The service was friendly albeit infrequent, and that's just fine. Water is left on the table for self-service and that's really why I need additional service attention anyway. All in all, a great brunch place because it has lots of space and feels casual and comfortable. Try it.

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    Dove + Deer dining room

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    The Delaware Restaurant & Bar - Beef Wellington

    The Delaware Restaurant & Bar

    4.1(47 reviews)
    2.7 mi

    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.

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    The Delaware Restaurant & Bar - The Delaware, interior decor of restaurant

    The Delaware, interior decor of restaurant

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    Lost & Found

    Lost & Found

    4.3(98 reviews)
    4.8 mi
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    The Patatas Bravas were absolutely the best thing I've tasted in a long time, the flavors of the…read moresalsa verde and the aioli along with the lardon were delightful and satisfying. I very much appreciate that they didn't use cheese in this dish. You could tell the whole meal was homemade and full of flavor. Even the greens that came with my sandwich had a delicious vinaigrette with crunchy seeds and pickled red onion tossed in. I can't wait to go back to enjoy another meal!

    I love having Lost & Found just down the street as an option when my partner and I want something…read morelowkey but delicious. It's a comfortable and cozy space with good drinks and a quite eclectic menu for a place you think is going to be serving up typical bar food. I enjoy their focus on local and in-season ingredients, I'm always keeping an eye on their Instagram to see what their unique specials are; their recent ode to leeks was so tasty. There is always something vegetarian/vegan on the menu so I never have to worry. Brunch here is also a great idea, those house made biscuits are worth stopping in alone. Lost & Found really focuses on highlighting and supporting Albany/the Capital Region whether it's with their ingredients, drinks, or live music so I feel even better about supporting them. Once they start offering a plant-based hot dog so I can join in on the fun and deliciousness of the Wednesday hotdog club I will rush back to give them that 5th star ;)

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    Lost & Found - Inside homage to Nipper, the RCA Dog, one of Albany's nearby landmarks.

    Inside homage to Nipper, the RCA Dog, one of Albany's nearby landmarks.

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    Lost and Found is dog friendly.

    The Roosevelt Room - Lobster lo mein

    The Roosevelt Room

    4.6(62 reviews)
    8.3 mi

    Ended up here on a whim to try something new while in town, it was an excellent choice. The…read moreatmosphere was amazing with live music, esthetics were top tier, the food and drinks were impressively delicious, and the entire staff was courteous and professional. Will definitely add to my list of favorites in Troy!

    For context, I rate products and businesses on a simple scale: 5 stars means I love it, 4 stars…read moremeans I like it, 3 stars is okay, 2 stars means I didn't like it, and 1 star means I hated it or think it's unsafe. The Roosevelt Room in Troy was a great experience from start to finish. I was honestly expecting a standalone building, but it is tucked into a strip mall near HVCC. That said, parking was easy and stress free, which is always a plus. This was our first visit as a party of four, and the service was superb. The attention to detail really stood out and was noticed immediately. Our waitress checked in at the right times, kept drinks filled, and made sure everything came out exactly as expected. Meals are made to order, so substitutions were no issue at all, and it was nice to see gluten free options available. When you walk in, you pass through a curtain and are immediately greeted by a coat attendant who takes your coats, which instantly gives the place an upscale feel. The ambiance is well done, with soft lighting and nice background music. It is on the smaller side and dimly lit, but that is clearly intentional. The menus actually light up, which was a unique and thoughtful touch that fits the atmosphere perfectly. We had reservations and were seated right away. It did not seem necessary on this particular evening, but I would definitely recommend them on a weekend given the size of the space. The food itself was excellent. Everything we ordered was very tasty, and the presentation across the board was impressive. Desserts are prepared by a pastry chef and were just as good as the rest of the meal. It is definitely on the pricey side, but that is to be expected for the level of service and atmosphere. This feels like a special occasion type of place, and in that context, it is worth every penny. We really enjoyed our night and would absolutely come back. There was also a sign mentioning live jazz on Fridays, which sounds like a great added touch. Overall, a very strong 5 stars.

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