The definition of fine dining. The grandness and elegance of the restaurant is matched if not…read moresurpassed by the food. The table shared the whipped herb ricotta. For my meal, I ordered the Greek salad and the lobster risotto cake. The lobster risotto cake was outstanding. It's a must order. The Greek salad was a perfect size to accompany your meal. The olives were candied which was very unique.

The space is stunning, the vibes are high, the service is top-tier, the cocktails are creative and…read moredelicious, and the food was outstanding. I may be biased, Mediterranean is my favorite but the flavors and presentation were truly beyond compare. I only wish I had room to try more! There were so many dishes on the menu I wanted to order, but sadly, there's only so much room. We shared the grilled halloumi and charred carrots. My husband had the Branzino special, and I had the lamb gyro. Every dish was absolutely delicious. But the only thing I managed to photograph was THE most creative cocktail special I've ever had the privilege of trying, thanks to Colin. I absolutely love sitting at the bar with a knowledgeable, creative mixologist who is genuinely passionate about their craft. That kind of experience makes a night feel extra special. 10/10 experience. I think we just found our new special place.

We used to come here when it was the Lighthouse and then stopped coming after having a not so great…read moreexperience at a banquet hosted right after the change. Recently, we decided to try again and have eaten outside on the patio 3 times where it is an absolutely beautiful atmosphere eating by the water. We joke that it is like being on vacation for the night. The food is good, some dishes better than others but overall enjoyable. The prices are a little high for what you get. Our waitresses have always been kind and efficient. One of our top 5 most frequent restaurants visited.

Beautiful place next to the water and great for weddings! My husband and I celebrated our 3rd…read morewedding anniversary at Max410. We had steak and mashed potatoes, some kind of potato soup and veal lobster. Service was good, food was a little bland and mediocre.

Fabulous visit to Ember & Cork. It was a group of 4, 3 of whom had never been before including…read moremyself. The Espresso Martini was not on the menu but they were able to make it. For appetizers, we ordered the oysters and burrata and prosciutto toast. I did not try the oysters but the others said they were good. I would order the toast again. For my entree I ordered the steak frites. One of the best steaks I've ever had. Perfectly cooked to medium rare. Had a lovely crust on it. For dessert, we shared the bread pudding with salted caramel gelato, burnt basque cheesecake and pear fritters. All three were delicious but the bread pudding was the standout. I highly recommend ordering it. Also have to mention our server Frank who was lovely and very attentive. We had a lot of questions, if there was something he didn't know he was very quick to find out the answer and was very thorough.

I was really excited about Ember and Cork. I really Love the…read morenew revitalized downtown State Street and I visit frequently. There is a parking lot behind the restaurant with free parking after 5. The menu reads exciting and includes a lot of fun and modern ingredients, the space is bright and inviting and we had great service. The cocktail menu was small and uninspired, but we enjoyed a few cocktails. My favorite of the night was a dirty martini with house stuffed blue cheese olives. Their aviation inspired cocktail called Flight 99 was okay, but left me wanting an aviation. We decided to get a few appetizers the share over some cocktails and didn't order any entrees. We started with the Shrimp Ceviche and the Foie Gras Torchon. Both plates arrived and the presentation left a lot to be desired. The shrimp ceviche was good but the baby corn and sweet potato were weird. It didn't belong at all. I don't know if it is traditional or what but it just took up space, made the presentation uninviting and added nothing to the dish. The chips were great though and the shrimp were large and of great quality. The Foie gras torchon was like a chilled pate, it was alright. 4 tiny slices of toast was not enough for the plate, the green strawberry compote was a good pairing, the dressed greens were fine but again, didn't add much to the dish. We heard the special of soft shell crab and wanted to order it. For the second round, we ordered the bone marrow and soft shell crab. The bone marrow was maybe 3 bites, the bones were very dry and didn't have much marrow to scrape so that was disappointing. The soft shell crab was a large portion and was very good and treat to have during the season. However, it was $65. Maybe our fault for not asking but that price is obscene for that dish. It was soft shell crab over spinach. We were pretty full and ended the meal with bread pudding which was fine. Our bill before tip was $280 for 4 appetizers, 6 cocktails and a dessert. I was sticker shocked. I really regret not asking the price on the soft shell crab. The food did not live up to the hype at all and I don't think I would return based on the quality and prices.

So good! Best in the area. The fish fry and corn fritters are soooo good. Quick and prices are…read moregood.

What can I say other than "eh." I would not go out of my way to go back, but I can also say it is…read morenot the worst I've had either. The food was fresh. My Fish did not have much flavor. My companion's fish was overcooked a little. They do offer non fried options which I think is a great option. So many fish shacks around here do not offer that option, so I hope they continue to do that.

Much needed asian food fix while in town lol ! We both got the hot pot only, perfect for the rainy…read moreday. It also came with drinks included, huge plus and self serve next to the sauce station. Format is typical, order by ipad and they bring the dishes out. For broths, he got tomato and I got the original, reccomended by the waitress. You can control the heat settings, that was cool. Service was very fast, not many tables and we came on a friday afternoon. Waitress was very attentive, frequently checked in on us if we needed anything and refilled our broths often. Would come again if we're ever in town!

5/5 experience the wait staff was friendly and visited a…read morerespectable amount of times. The food came out quick and was delicious. the decor and theme throughout the restaurant was nicely done and very clean. I came here alone for dinner, it was about $38 for hot pot or kbbq and $42 for both so I splurged and enjoyed both. If i'm ever back in town i'd love to visit again

Every year we go to this beautiful restaurant and are disappointed year after year…read more Tonight's experience was sub par. We were seated promptly, put in a drink, appetizer and dinner order. Wine came after 20 min at which time they told us they were out of short rib ( they couldn't have told us sooner? Like when we ordered?) Shrimp cocktail came more than 30 min after we ordered and asked 2x when it was coming. The 3 Shrimp fir $20+ were large. The sauce was flavorful but had so much horse radish it was almost painful. Bread and entrees came out an hr after we ordered( the second time). Asked for butter several times and had to ask for silverware and napkins. New waitress being trained was pleasant but the main waitress was ok but no apologies for the delays and s bit snipy when I mentioned to give the chef feedback that the fries and scallops were extraordinarily salty ( we are a little sensitive as both on no added salt diet). Fried haddock was good and large portion. Veggies with the scallops were tasteless and jasmine rice really salty. Unfortunately we will not return. Sad to start the nice weather with a poor experience. A little TLC on the wait staff part may have made a little difference.

Great food and service. The waitress, Page was outstanding. Very nice and polite…read more Ambiance was great , right by the water with great lighting for pictures

Absolutely loved my brunch experience at The Nest! This place is truly a gem in Schenectady. The…read morerestaurant itself is super charming with an antique feel. Our server was the sweetest, and gave us some great recommendations. We started with the honey butter biscuits, which I highly recommend! We also got the friend green tomatoes which I enjoyed too. They really do a great job a southern cuisine here. Would love to come back to try some items from their dinner menu.

Second time being here, I don't remember if they mentioned it the first time there but when we…read morereserved a table for four, we were told there would be $20 charge per person if we were late. As busy as I've seen it I get why they'd make that decision. If it was 5 bucks I'm sure people wouldn't care, but at 20 a head it definitely made us sure to be there on time lol Their biscuits (honey/butter spreads) have been great every time. A true staple. Last time I got their yoghurt parfait, great for a lighter breakfast/brunch. This time I got a chicken and waffle special. I enjoyed it but could tell the chicken was cooked in oil a little more close to its end of frying life - not dirty or gross. In the end I liked the chicken, waffle and pork belly served. Great coffee!

We got lucky and the weather was nice... just a bit breezy but not cold…read more It was a quiet Sunday morning about 11am when we showed up and asked to sit on the patio. Only 2 other tables on the table were occupied so it was pretty quiet. When we left about an hour later, there were quite a few more people. Connor took good care of us and made sure we were well hydrated and caffeinated. Our food was quite tasty! Had I not been planning on a long day of exploring, I would have indulged in a Bloody Mary. I saw a couple enjoying them at a nearby table and my mouth watered enviously. This is a great spot to enjoy a brunch like we did or to close out the day with a nice evening cocktail and dinner.

We dined inside and the flys were on us the whole time we were trying to eat. we had to fight them…read moreoff while trying too eat. I ordered the prime rib special and a while after ordering the waitress comes to me and says they had a problem getting the baked potato cooked and asked I would like mashed potatoes loaded instead. I said that was ok. Our meals showed up a few minutes later and we started trying to eat while fighting the house flys. My prime looked like it had been sitting around while they tried to figure out what to do about the baked problem. The potatoes tasted funny and the carrots were not cooked. I've never had suck a disappointing meal in my life at a restaurant and it was our 37th anniversary.

Really cute spot! I love French cuisine and was always interested in checking this spot out. There…read moreare a few French inspired dishes, but it doesn't seem to be their focus. The menu is huge and full of some classic dishes. They have a full bar so we started off with some drinks, I just went with wine today but my sister enjoyed an espresso martini. We were also brought out some fresh bread and butter and I may have over indulged. I knew I wanted to try the lobster bisque - a favorite of mine. It was served with a fried lobster ravioli on top. The soup was delicious and had an excellent depth of flavor, but I did find the ravioli to be a bit flavorless. I would order this again, or even try the New England chowder too. The entrees come with salad as well, they were bright and fresh and the dressings were great. Honestly, we both were so full by the time the entrees came, we barely touched them, but definitely took them home. The entree portions were huge. I ordered the Veal Milanese. The veal was pretty good, not as tender as I would usually expect, but it had good flavor. I love arugula too. The risotto was a miss for me, it seemed to be loaded with dried oregano, which didn't match the flavor profiles of the main entree and took away from the dish. This is a cute little hidden gem and with a menu that big, I wouldn't hesitate to return. Service was great and the ambiance is super homey.

It's been a few years since I've been to Chez Nous. It first opened in 2015 under different owners,…read moreproviding a high end French country experience, complete with deliciously authentic food and snooty staff. It closed in 2019 before the pandemic, and reopened in 2022 under new ownership with a French-Italian inspired menu, with a dash of Cajun cuisine mixed in. My first couple experiences since it reopened were good, but a little confusing. The Italian and Cajun inspired dishes threw me off, mostly because I didn't understand the concept. I also popped by during Schenectady's first Tater Trot, where they made a delicious little potato puff, with a potato chip wedged on the top -- adorable and yummy. But last night my partner and I made reservations to try something new and really sit down for a good meal there -- we were not disappointed. As previously mentioned, the menu features a few different options, including a quick menu for Theater goers for around $50-55. There were four sections that each include a choice between two entrees, a starter salad, fresh warm bread, non-alcohol drink, and two desserts to choose from. The options vary from wild mushroom ravioli, to crab stuffed fish, and there was a gluten free and vegetarian options. The main menu had many other options, so I decided to start with the New England clam chowder, then the Chicken and Wild Mushroom Pappardelle, and ordered the Creme Brulee for dessert. My dish came with a starter salad and there was delicious warm table bread with whipped butter. The clam chowder came first and was delicious. Full of rich creamy flavor, nice chunks of pork, and of course beautifully tasty clams. I got the honey mustard dressing with my side salad and it was great with a subtle mustard taste, and I really appreciated they was they chopped down the cucumbers into small, thin, seedless slices and the tomato was diced into small 1/4 inch cubes, giving them an elegant and enjoyable texture element to an otherwise mundane dressing. The Chicken and Wild Mushroom Pappardelle was fantastic. It had a rich tasty tarragon cream sauce and great umami flavor. The pasta was rustic home made, cooked with perfect texture, and the mushrooms had the perfect bite. Truly an enjoyable dish. Finally, I ended with the Creme Brulee which blew us both away. The last time I had this dessert at a different restaurant, it was overcooked and not pleasant. But this one was flawless in both flavor and texture. Wonderful job! As for the atmosphere, it was just with you would hope. Calm, warm, inviting, and home-y. I believe there was very subtle music playing, and the seating was comfortable. The staff was extremely friendly and hospitable. They were extremely busy, and so we had to wait for a few things, but it wasn't terrible, nor was it through a neglect. They would check in regularly, and apologized for any delays. Overall, we had a great experience and will definitely be coming back. If you want to go to a French restaurant, but have additional delicious options, Chez Nous is definitely the right place!

We've been going to Johnny's weekly sometimes multiple times a week since we moved here. The best…read morestaff on the planet!! Well trained, caring, friendly, attentive always. Food is off the charts but the staff makes the experience special. Always.

I had the best time at Johnny's recently. A friend and I made reservations to eat there before…read morecatching a show at Proctor's. We shared the Jo Jo Special. It consists of lobster tail, shrimp, clams and mussels in fra diavolo sauce over pasta. Our helpful server said the Jo Jo Special was meant to be shared. We thought it was an amazing Italian dish. I also had a delicious espresso martini. We were quite full. We had no room for dessert though the couples sitting next to us had rave reviews for the chocolate cake. Perhaps next time. In addition to the wonderful meal, I liked the ambiance. The restaurant is huge. We sat at a table right up front. The red and white checked tablecloths are classic. The large bar and decor harken to a different era. The art and images on the walls celebrate the Capital Region's history. The photos along the bar pay tribute to former service men and women from the region. I also liked the gracious and efficient wait staff. They were so welcoming. They were also very much aware that we had a show to catch. Even though Proctor's is just across the street, they made every effort to see to it that we were happy and fed in a timely manner. I'm grateful. We'll be back. Thanks.