Where can you go to get good barbecue? 2 hours up north!…read moreWe went to visit our cousins for a family get together at their house. They had dinosaur barbecue catered and the food was outstanding. There was pulled pork, barbecue brisket, homemade mac and cheese, and cornbread which melted in your mouth. They even make their own barbecue sauce. Everything was delicious 10 out of 10 I wish we had a place like that close to home. If you're ever in Troy area and looking for some good barbecue check them out!

We haven't had dinosaur BBQ in quite some time and we were really wanting to get out of the house…read moreand treat ourselves. so my boyfriend decided to go here. We ended up getting the sweetheart deal which was a full rack of ribs with four sides. Man, it was really good. I started with a salad then we had baked beans, chili, french fries and it came with cornbread, which who doesn't love cornbread? The service was great. We sat at the bar, watched the end of the World Cup and had an enjoyable time together, just talking and spoiling ourselves for once. who doesn't love a good night out with their significant other? It was well overdue.

Beautiful area. Authentic German food, staff dressed in old style German clothing. The food top…read morenotch. Flavorful, great choices in the menu.

Disappointed with this place. Ordered the Peach Habanero wings and they didn't even remotely taste…read morelike peach or habanero. Also ordered the Margarita Pizza which had no flavor whatsoever. No flavor to the sauce or cheese. I felt like I was just eating dough. Had one slice and that was it for me. Service was fine and nothing really to the ambiance.

Every time I'm in Troy I NEED to come to this place! The people inside are always so friendly and…read moredown for a polite chat! Their lobster bisque is to die for, and they always have some kind of seasonal tea that catches my eye. They even have options for accommodating allergies or diet preferences! The music and decor is also super cozy and it makes me feel like I'm in a warm modern loft! Overall a 10/10!

Lovely place for afternoon tea! The 3 tier tea for $24 comes with choice of sandwich, salad or…read moresoup, and scone. The tea is not included. There is so much variety of teas from all over the world. You can smell the teas from the selection before choosing. Love the presentation and the teacups! The same afternoon tea in NYC would've cost double. Will definitely be back at one of their 4 locations upstate! Absolute joy. The server was also very nice and attentive!

It has been a number of years since I visited Duncan's Dairy bar. Menu is much like any…read moreneighborhood diner so I had high hopes. Met a friend at the dairy bar for our monthly chat. Had decided on a ham club and was totally surprised. It was a more than respectable sandwich stuffed with what seemed like a home cooked ham and plenty of it. It was also stuffed with plenty of bacon as well. A perfectly tasty porky goodness Sammy. The downside is that it was freezing cold. We both agreed some heat would have made it a more pleasant lunch. Service was great with plenty of parking, but adding some heat would have improved the meal.

Your average diner breakfast menu with above average quality. They have a lot of homemade items…read morewhich really set them apart and keep you coming back for more. I love the French toast made with their homemade bread. The corned beef hash is great too if you like the canned style but want something superior. I really want to try their homemade donuts but they always sell out before I get there. I did hear a waitress say you could call ahead to reserve them so I will have to look into that next time. The only downside is dealing with traffic on Hoosick St.

My son had stopped here on the way to visit and based on some of the leftovers, we knew it had to…read morebe on the list. Traveling within about 5 minutes on the way to visit a good friend, and it happened to be right around lunch time, the opportunity finally came. It's a casual place, lots of 2 and 4 top tables, but what caught my eye when we went in was the cooler full of amazing side options. Then you look up and there's a beautiful oven and a dough station. This is looking great. We sat and ordered lamb kebab and doner kebab. A couple minutes later, a large (~11x17?) wooden tray appeared with a piping hot lavash bread and a plate of dill yogurt sauce. If the meal had stopped there, I would have been a happy camper. We had just had a few pieces when the kebab arrived, each with a pepper, tomato, some red cabbage, and onion. Both meats were authentic and delicious. My favorite way to eat my doner was with a bit of the bread, a bit of the dill sauce, some onion and cabbage, and a bunch of meat - a mini gyro, if you will. We took away about 1/3 of the generous portions and ordered a large mixed plate (all 10 of the sides) and baklava to take to our friend. It's a bit of a drive for us, but any time we're anywhere close, we're going to be back for sit down (if it's mealtime) or takeaway if it's not. I highly recommend you do the same.

Alibaba is probably the oldest Turkish restaurant in the Albany area, and it recently got a nice…read moreupgrade -- from the furniture to the serving plates and menus. The place feels much more modern and inviting now. Our family especially enjoys the beyti kebab, the güveç, and their pide. I haven't tried the pizza yet, but since their pide is very good, I imagine the pizza would also be solid. For me though, the real highlight at Alibaba is the mezze. In Turkish cuisine, grilled meats and kebabs are almost always enjoyed with a variety of mezze. They might technically be sides, but they're a big part of the whole experience. These days there are several Turkish kebab places in the area, but none of them offer a wide selection of fresh, house-made mezze like Alibaba does. At many places you're lucky if you find one or two options, often just a basic ezme. At Alibaba you'll find around ten different mezze and each one tastes distinct and freshly made. Every time I tell myself I'll just take a little... and somehow I end up filling a big mezze plate. Honestly, even when we grill at home, our motivation is picking up mezze from Alibaba to go with it. I'm not sure if it gets the credit it deserves, but don't skip the mezze here -- you'd be missing out. In fact, start with the mezze and figure out the rest later :))

This place is simply outstanding! My sister and I were out for the evening and went here for…read moredinner. When my sister saw a entree called Quintessence teriyaki Chicken, she became extremely excited & happy. She explained to me, that this is one of the best dishes she ever had at the restaurant Quintessence in Albany. The server "Liberty" was fantastic as a server! I told her how happy my sis, with this hoping it was like the original entree she had. Liberty said, It is exactly the same because that Chef is here! Very happy sister. The Chef him self delivered our entrees with a smile and a thank you for the appreciation of his dish. We enjoyed it immensely. Then the owner came to our table and was happy to see how much we enjoyed our dinners. She was very warm and welcoming. Also, the ambiance of the restaurant is a relaxed vibe. I have been in Food and beverage for 40yrs and this establishment is definitely OUTSTANDING, all the way around!!!!!

I tried Emry's last night for the first time & had a great experience! The drinks were amazing and…read moretheir wings were some of the best I've ever had. The staff also went above and beyond to make sure I felt safe eating my food due to my celiac disease restrictions. Having a dedicated gluten free fryer is such a green flag!! Outside on the patio is such a cute vibe.. definitely will be coming back!