It was a fun experience watching the fritters being fried. The fritters, steamers, lobster and…read morestrawberry shortcake were my favorites. Lovely evening outside enjoying a cocktail while waiting for the lobster feast to be served. Dinner was served in the old barn, which is nice and cozy. I highly recommend booking the lobster feast before all of the dates sell out.

We purchased tickets to the fireside feast at Salem Cross in November and have been looking forward…read moreto it since then. We arrived at 5:30, went downstairs, checked in. Checked out the fireplace and roasting jack, and immediately went outside for a sleigh ride. It was fun, and lasted about 10 min. We headed back in and had some cheese spread and crackers which were good and a drink from the bar. Soon it was time for warm mulled cider and wine. It's cool how they heat them up, with a plunge of a hot poker from the blazing fireplace. The mulled wine was very good. Shortly after the mulled wine the prime ribs came off the roasting jack, the fire built up, and the cauldron put on for the seafood chowder. All the ingredients went in, and people were offered the opportunity to stir it. Things wrapped up downstairs and the crowd headed upstairs to the dining room. I'd say there was ~150 people. Tickets were $90 each. It's communal dining which I typically like. It's cool to talk to different people and see where they come from etc. Not tonight. The person sitting next to us was like a radio you wish you could turn off for 2 hours. Not the restaurant's fault of course, but it did distract from the evening. Bread was served, white bread rolls and sweet potato muffins, I didn't try them but they looked nice. The seafood chowder came out, it was very good. The main course was brought to the tables, it was prime rib, 2 salted roasted potatoes, and a healthy dollop of mashed butternut squash. Unfortunately this is where the real disappointment started for me. My prime rib was so tough that I couldn't cut through it with a steak knife, and raw. I ate one of the potatoes, and it was fine. The butternut squash had thanksgiving type spices and the taste I had of them was nice. The myoglobin from the raw meat turned everything red and watery so I didn't eat apart from that. Dessert was hotel pans of apple pie, I didn't try it. Not being a quitter I took the prime rib home and after cutting off the hard fat with a proper kitchen knife was able to salvage ~4.5 oz. I tried to coax some tenderness into it with a quick sear and it worked. Unfortunately it was livery so into the trash it went. In my humble opinion the experience was very nice, with the food taking a back seat. That said, other people seemed to enjoy their meals, mine may have been the outlier. I won't be back.

Do not waste your money at this hotel. Very old. Very basic. Very motel 6 vibes. Not demure. For…read morethis to be a Marriott property, I was baffled at the lack of professionalism, cleanliness, and service. And don't even think about emailing the general manager, he will try to throw Marriott points at you that compensate for nothing. As of now, it's been 3 weeks and I still haven't received the additional 10k points for the substandard lodging.

The hotel itself is nice, the beds are comfy (wish they had different pillows - only soft, no…read moremedium or firm) but the real issue was "privacy". Whenever I ordered food to be delivered, they would stop the delivery in its tracks and I had to go to the front desk instead. When I questioned why the delivery wasn't being allowed to do the job I paid for, their excuse was that they "value the privacy of the guests". If I valued my privacy, I wouldn't have given out my room number for delivery. I had to just hope no one took my food or mixed up our meals. No microwaves in the room either, which is always a bummer.

Very nice, small, limited seating for eat-in, but very good Latin American food!…read more Good range of sauces with varying levels of heat and all very flavorful. Loved the menu items, ordered a burrito bowl with chorizo and had some sweet plantains. Very happy with everything! Service was quick, friendly and food was ready fast. Happy to come back here anytime I'm in the area and craving some good Latin fare!

I just tried the lovely "I love Rosa" restaurant, from having DoorDash deliver it to me…read more I am blown away at how amazingly awesome their food is. I cannot believe I did not know about this place sooner! I had the empanadas that were tender and flaky, and so tasty! Their beans and the rice are out of this world. I also sample the three different tacos and they were all delicious! I had planned on ordering this food and having a little bit for dinner and some for lunch and I ended up eating more than I had planned because it is that delicious!My tacos were the loaded tacos. I tried one of each the chicken, beef, and chorizo. All three were fabulous. I'm so happy to have such a wonderful place and I will most definitely be eating here many more times. Run, don't walk, to " I love Rosa's"restaurant.

Every, single time I've had the pleasure of dining here, I am not ever disappointed! From their…read moreunique cocktails to the entrees ( and dessert!) it's always perfection!

My friend, Barb, and I make a trek to Clifton Park about every 6 - 8 weeks to shop at Trader Joe's…read more Our gals' day out starts at lunch, where we often try a new restaurant. Another friend, Pam, had highly recommended Emma Jayne's Restaurant which is only a couple of traffic lights from Trader Joe's - a perfect location for our trip. The restaurant sits just north of Fred the Butcher (next door, literally) for those who frequent that establishment, on Route 9. There is off-street parking. When we arrived at 12:30 p.m. on a Tuesday, the front parking spaces were full. (Note: there may be parking around back; I didn't check) We thought we might have to wait for a table. Wrong! The restaurant is surprisingly spacious with two large rooms furnished with tables that were thoughtful spaced apart. A photo of an adorable young girl, whom we assumed was the dining establishment's namesake, was on the wall. Let me be sure to mention that the ladies room, which smelled faintly of bleach, was spotless. I mean REALLY clean! About the food ... my friend and I shared an appetizer of Fried Calamari. It was an ample portion (took some home) accompanied by sweet chili sauce - a nice change from typical marinara served at other places. However, the calamari was small and overcooked. As a result, what was presented was a plate of small, overly crisp rings of 90% batter. No squid! For our entrees, Barb chose the Chicken Salad Sandwich. She requested that it be served on a pretzel bun (touted as homemade) for which we were hit with an up-charge of $3.50. The chicken salad had grapes and walnuts in it and Barb liked it very much. The up-charged pretzel roll did not appear to be homemade. Very disappointing. Had she known it would be uninspiring, she would have accepted the brioche roll. Macaroni salad - not very exciting - accompanied the sandwich along with a pickle. I love seafood and was torn between ordering the Fish and Chips (halibut) and Lobster Pot Pie (an appetizer). Our server, Drew, gets a gold star for suggesting the second one when I told him I wasn't a big eater. Apparently, the halibut, while highly recommended, is a sizable portion. The pot pie was superb! The rich, creamy sauce was divine. I couldn't eat it all and will enjoy the rest of it for lunch today. Emma Jayne's menu has something for everyone. Our server, Drew, was informative and attentive. While we may make other food choices (skip the calamari and pretzel bun but keep the pot pie), we will definitely return.

We returned with some new friends for an early Sunday dinner. The food was excellent as before, I…read morereally enjoy their catfish dinner there and the salad bar. Our server, Sara, was also excellent and more than helpful with our questions. I tried a sample of the Collard greens which were very good. There was a one man band there playing a lot of older Rock & Country. This made the dinner experience a bit better! The owner/chef came to our table and asked how we were doing. He also gave us a quick run down on how he decided to open the place. This restaurant is in a very convenient location, easy to find and not far from most of the capital district. Give it a try, I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

Food was not hot, service was ok, waited a long time for our soups to come out and main course took…read moreforever. Mac and cheese was terrible and burnt.

Classic small town diner with the right menu options. Staff were all friendly, quick to take our…read moreorders and bring our drinks. Limited but not cramped seating, and the booths for four of us very comfortably. I had a turkey club which was well stacked and tasted great! Drip coffee was done well and everyone else at our table was very happy with their order. Will definitely come back!

A bit over priced now didn't used to be 7.49 for bacon egg cheese on a sandwich bun will not go…read moreback wanted to use card told 10 minimum buy more or cash used to go there all the time not anymore

Food was great, it was a working lunch so didn't get a chance to grab drinks from the bar but I…read morethink I'll come back to give them a try! Server was nice, quick to take our orders and food was delivered pretty fast. I had the steak salad, but the fish and chips at our table and surrounding tables caught my eye, pretty sure I'll be trying that next time!

We arrived at 2pm and there was no hostess, so we sat ourselves outside on the beautifully…read moredecorated patio. I had never been to Waterford, and my sister had been to this restaurant before and had fond memories. We were chastised a bit by the waitress, apparently we sat at a table that wasn't convenient, although there were only two tables occupied. I ordered the salad with grilled chicken and apples, with the poppyseed dressing, and my sister ordered the Big Salad. Wow, that salads could not have been prettier! The chef took such pride in the presentation and flavor of the food!! I would have given this place a five star review if the waitress had shown us more hospitality. There was ample parking in the lot on site and it was convenient to walk to from the Peeples Island Bridge.

Amazing food. I will definitely be back to try more items. Flavorful, fresh, just great all around…read more Service was fast and friendly, you just order at the front counter and wait. Not a whole lot of seating, mainly great place for takeout, but we did eat in and with not a lot of people it was comfortable. Definitely recommended!

Do you like falafel and not to spend an outrageous amount of money on it? This place has the best…read morefalafel and anytime I get the chance I order the wrap. They're super fast, food is always fresh and hot, and ordering process online is super easy. I've never ate inside, but they do have some seating and a couple patio tables outside. The inside has restrooms and a television. I imagine sitting and eating there is enjoyable as well. Pick up is very easy and convenient with a nice parking lot. I'm afraid that if I stayed I'd just order way more!

Saigon Spring is the glow-up to Van's in downtown Albany. The owners are the same and the menu is…read moresimilar, but the experience at Saigon Spring feels elevated. There's a parking lot and some gorgeous decor inside. The restrooms are sparkling clean. The service is top-notch and the staff is happy to answer any questions about allergies. And the food... yummy. My party of 6 enjoyed pork, duck, and beef. We passed each others plates in a circle and sampled everything. I was a big fan of the salmon at Van's and almost went with that at Saigon but was convinced to try something different so I went with the pork. I'm not usually a pork fan but I've had Vietnamese pork before and enjoyed it. The pork here was perfection. There are so many dining options in Clifton park but if you have the opportunity to check out Saigon Spring, you absolutely should

Lunch with my daughter today was a delicious respite in a serene setting in the middle of a busy…read moreday. That is what we wanted and knew we would get. I enjoyed my usual small bowl of Shrimp and Pork Wonton Soup ($8.00) with tender dumplings, egg noodles, scallions, cilantro, and crispy shallots in a flavorful broth. Best ever. Upon my recommendation, we both ordered the Shaking Beef, or Bò Lúc Lắc, ($25.) which is a delicious Vietnamese dish of marbled cubes of beef tossed in all the good stuff: soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, a little sugar, butter, garlic, and black pepper. Everything is shaken around in the wok to get a nice all-around sear, hence the name...Shaking Beef! We enjoyed it with Brown Rice instead of Jasmine. Kudos: The cubed filet mignon was cooked perfectly; it was tender and pink in middle. Outstanding! Two reactions: --I did not like the lime dipping sauce because it was very salty (grains of Sea Salt intact)served in a small dish that was on the plate, so next time I will order another type of sauce. However, the beef was flavorful without it. --There were too many sliced red onions and not enough spring onions. Our two orders to go (Pho with Filet and Chicken Wings) were ready when we finished lunch. Grandsons were delighted! Service was efficient and courteous as usual.

Great place. We've been for Mexican groceries (I don't know anywhere else around you can get a lot…read moreof the peppers etc) and for another time for takeout tacos. We brought the tacos over to The Other One brewery next door (which they allow) and had a fantastic date night. The al pastor was delicious, we both found the barbacoa a little boring and I'd skip the guacamole entirely next time. However the house made tortillas and other bread goods are so soft and flavorful. We'll be back.

We haven't been here since they've expanded and it's much more comfortable now! There is room to…read moresit and enjoy a meal separate from the grocery portion of the restaurant. We all really enjoyed our meals. Most of us ordered the three taco combo (any three tacos on the menu) and a side of rice and beans! While the tacos are very simple, they are quite tasty. The carnitas pork taco is really tasty, especially with the pickled onions! Yum!! The steak tacos had good flavor, but there was definitely grizzle to be found in them! The chicken was great! All of their tacos are served in a double soft corn taco, which helps them stay together through every bite! Overall, the tacos here are truly authentic, full of Mexican flavors, and perfect to cure any taco craving! Now, the only thing they need is a liquor license to serve some delicious margaritas to wash down the tacos!! . Service was okay. They forgot silverware, so we sat for a bit unable to eat our rice and beans (or add them to the tacos, which is what I do). They also forgot two side of rice and beans, brought one after a reminder, but the final one was never received! We all left full and happy, so that's great! We will definitely go back again! PS. They have a full menu, much more than just tacos!! **We were so hungry that I forgot to take pictures!