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    Browns Socialhouse Albany

    4.1 (45 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    BROWNS SOCIALHOUSE ALBANY ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Carla C.

    Easy find with Google Maps. You can see it from the main road. Lots of parking in the communal strip-mall parking lot. Has a patio but was too hot today. Inside is pretty trendy and upscale. Waitress was great and happy to answer our questions about the menu. I got the Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich with house salad. Burger was HUGE. Like picture pretty huge but too big to actually be able to eat big. Lots of nice juicy crispy chicken. Loved the breading. lots of good sauce. Nice bun. 9/10 good. Salad was also really tasty and happy with same. $22. Friend wanted chicken wings but the menu only offers "classic hot wings" waitress was able to confirm they could do Salt and Pepper flavor. 12 wings for $18.50. Friend was very happy with these. She also got a side of jam fries for $10. Fries were fresh and hot. Another friend got the Dragon Bowl and loved it. Very happy with all the flavors and portion. Overall everyone was super happy with their food but it is a tad price-ier but these days I guess that's pretty normal!

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    Jessie W.

    The Brown's patio is also great when you want to be outside/on a patio but aren't sure if the weather will cooperate. It's semi-enclosed which protects from wind but still allows for optimal patio enjoyment. The food is always consistent. Kung Pao Lettuce Wraps had good flavour and are surprisingly filling. The Chicken Alfredo was a large portion and very tasty. We also enjoyed the Crispy Cauliflower (not pictured) which was lightly breaded and a great starter! Our server was kind and attentive, providing great service. Overall, the food is always good, however some prices seem unreasonably high.

    Delicious burger
    Michelle M.

    Our server was Emma. She was pleasant and kind and attentive. She told us about the special on Stella ($1 off). I ordered fish tacos with fries and gravy, my friend ordered a burger (forgot which one) with fries and gravy. Both our meals were amazing!!!!! I love their fish tacos. Crunchy and perfectly done with a pico de gallo, avocado and coleslaw. Yummy!!! Their gravy is also amazing!!! We had a great evening, with great service and great food.

    Fish taco
    Chantel H.

    I've been to Browns about four times now as it's become a regular spot on dates with the husband. Every time they have provided consistent high quality pub style food with great service. Prices are bit more then what you'd might pay then going to say Boston Pizza but I feel the quality of food makes it worth the cost. My favourite dish by far is the fish burger and my husband loves the beef dip.

    Social Palmer and Social Soda
    Kihya M.

    We came to check out Brown Socialhouse after our friend started working here. We like to be able to show our support! I had never been one of the Brown's establishments before, so I wasn't sure what to expect. I assumed something close to Original Joe's or another restaurant along those lines, but there were no real similarities here. Walking in, you walk through a patio space, which can be used in both the warmer and colder months. They have comfy seating and even a couch with a fireplace table for you to enjoy some time with your favourite people next to. We opted to sit inside the night we visited, but I would like to check out the patio the next time! The interior of the restaurant has a very modern feel to it. I loved all the neon signs and photos hung up around the restaurant with witty plaques sharing the connection to the restaurant. We ended up sitting on the lounge side, but it was still pretty quiet for a bar considering there were multiple hockey games on that night. Now it was time to order some drinks and food! I opted to order the Social Palmer while M chose the Social Soda. When the drinks arrived and we tried them, it wasn't hard to understand why they are both so popular. The Social Palmer is the sweeter of the two and is garnished with lots of fresh berries, where the Social Soda is more of a dry drink, but still delicious in its own right. When it came down to food, I knew I had to try the Hickory Burger! A hand-pressed beef patty topped with BBQ sauce, bacon, cheese, lettuce and tomato? They had my number! I paired it with their yam fries as a side and was good to go. M ordered the Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl, which comes complete with rice, fresh veggies, and avocado, and was excited to try it. Oh. Em. Gee! With the first bite of our meals, we were hooked. The burger had all the right flavour profiles, and the patty itself was moist and delicious. M didn't have any complaints about his meal either other than it was so good, he wanted another! I definitely suggest trying out Brown Socialhouse. You won't be disappointed!

    Harsharndeep Kaur D.

    Visited this amazing restaurant for family dinner on Saturday night. It was crowded due to weekend but still we managed to grab our place within few minutes. Stunning place with vibrant ambience. Staff is well mannered and polite. Finally coming to order: #28 Dragon bowl: we had a bowl of coconut rice mixed with chicken teriyaki, spicy yoghurt, bell pepper and crispy onion topped with red cabbage slaw. It wad one of the best meal i had after coming to canada. Crispy chicken Taco: Soft Taco filled with guacamole, pico de gallo mixed with chipotle aioli and sprinkled with cilantro cabbage accompanied by french fries is a perfect starter to start your meal here. Veggie burger: veggie patty served with yam fries and chipotle sauce is a perfect meal for veg food lovers. Rating: Ambience: 4/5 ( A vibrant place with good music) Taste: 4.5/5 (Food is so fresh and tasty here, would love to more here) Staff: 4/5 (courteous and polite) Portion: 4.5/5 (Portion of each dish is good enough for one person to have a fulfilling meal) Value for money: 4/5 (Food is worth every penny spent)

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    Raisa C.

    This place is great! We sat at the patio, the server was super friendly!!! Food was perfect!

    Wil L.

    This has been my go to place when I want to meet up with friends for a bite and drinks by me. I wanted to up the rating to another star due to tonight. We decided to come here to end the night after supper elsewhere, for some drinks and desserts. One of the three drinks came first, as well as the desserts. We didn't think much of this, but the waitress apologized about the delay of the two other drinks. After about 5 or so minutes the drinks did arrived and another apology from the waitress, as well we were told the manager had mentioned the round of drinks were on the house due to the wait. I want to say that my friends and I didn't complain or really viewed it as a big issue. So this was very unexpected and also appreciated. This is why I keep coming back here. Friendly waitress' and great management who care. Other places should take note. Brown's Social House you should be very proud of the people you have working here! One last note, since my last review they have now made it so that the patio can be used during winter. Initially when it opened I was told it may not be used past fall.

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    Caroline M.

    Brown Socialhouse on the north end has just opened. The restaurant was easy to find with good parking space in the commercial development north of 167 Ave and 127 Street. When entering you are in an enclosed patio area that feels more like an atrium with relaxing features like a fire place and more laid back furniture. It's enclosed in a glass sun room so it will be accessible during the winter months. I found this to be the first time a business designed a patio that would serve our climate better. Very smart. You then enter another set of doors to a vestibule and then another set of doors to the indoor bar on your right and formal seating to your left. I was there for my friends birthday and it was a large group. The reservation included a small booth close by for the children and four tables together for the adults. This worked out extremely well for us. The children were all 7 years old and up and amused themselves without bothering anyone else. This was also the first time I've seen this done. The atmosphere was dark, rich earthy tones with an industrial feel to it and geometrical designs. I felt very relaxed and really enjoyed the attention to details. The menu was very limited on plant based foods. However, I was told that the veggie burger was so good that even non-vegans came in specifically for it. The hamburgers are made and pressed in house and you could tell. The food presentation was excellent. A delicious burger wrapped in parchment paper and just the right amount of fries in a stainless steel container with parchment. The dill pickle wedge was a excellent garnish. The staff were friendly and pleasant. The only misstep was one order was very late. So one person in our group got his food after we were all done. Not much was offered other than an apology. The waitress split the bills with no fuss and did not push for us to leave any time soon. Overall I was impressed with the innovated patio and children's table. The food did live up to it's reputation. I would come here again, but would really like more plant based options or dishes that are easy to make plant based without sacrificing the taste.

    I wish there was an option for zero stars. Ordered a $57 dollar meal over skip the dish. Order arrived, everything was fine until after eating a couple of the dry ribs we noticed that they were completely RAW. Called the manager at the Albany location, Dave, told him the story. He said sorry nothing I can do. All I was looking for was a refund for a terrible experience. An easy $50 fix for Dave. Not a chance, he said there was no way I was correct (Dave stated they use timers, so I had to be wrong -- pictures don't lie Dave, even though you think I did) that the food was raw and that if I was worried about food poisoning feel free to call the centre for foodborne illness. Are you kidding me? This how you deal with potential food poisoning you caused? Unless you want to get food poisoning that good ole Dave makes you pay for, avoid this place like the plague. Skip The Dishes gave me $13, but Browns wasn't willing to give me anything for ruining our dinner (all I wanted was the cost of our order refunded) and putting my family in danger of food poisoning. Take a close look at the picture I uploaded and think hard before eating here. Its a gamble with your health, and they don't care about it at all.

    Amazing Keto breakfast.   Poached eggs with Corned Beef.  Substitute potatoes for cabbage - no hash sauce.   So thrilled.

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    We meet for a ladies brunch here - always good service and great atmosphere - the food is amazing!

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    Food tastes great. Spacing in the restaurant is a bit tight, had a hard time getting to the washroom and exiting out of the restaurant

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    Thanks for your review Gilbert. We appreciate your business.

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    The Host is always so friendly! Everyone is great and I love the atmosphere and appetizers!

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    Brandon is the best waiter I think I have ever had he made the meal amazing and the service from him was absolutely fantastic

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