This our favorite place in Ballston spa NY Love their happy…read morehour !! Great old fashions only 8 dollars even made with a Lazaro cherry !! Food very good ! Great atmosphere! Dee was a great waitress worked hard!!

I came to Ballston Spa and hit Yelp and found this place. The reviews are true because it was…read morequite crowded for a Tuesday night and all the staff was fabulous. The food was very good as well and it's nice to be at a proper pub that knows how to serve its customers. Don't judge me but I had the steak AND the Salmon special and both were fabulous. Next time I am in Ballston Spa I will be back!!

Cozy place, friendly services and delicious! Perfect spot for a healthy breakfast in Ballston spa,…read moreI love scramble eggs.

Hi I'm DK. yesterday me and my friend Diane decided to go out . we stop in to have a drink.the min…read morewe walked in it was warm and inviting. The bartender and the cook were sitting there greeted us in thee most pleasant way. I have never fell more safe and comfortable in an environment like this eve.r lisa the bar maid she was amazing .easy to talk to made me feel like I was talking to a family member she has the bigges warmest smile and a very big heart. I found a new friend I want to say thank you for making my day brighter .

I've only dined at Next Door Kitchen & Bar once before, and that was 8 years ago. I don't think I…read morewas completely hooked then. What a difference a few years can make. This was an amazing experience. Every touch point was a pure joy, from the moment I entered and was promptly and politely seated, to the last few minutes as I chatted with one of the owners, Chris. Every single interaction we experienced gave us the comfort of being amongst friends who were happy to see us, and more importantly happy to be here. From our fully engaging server to the wonderful highschool sophomore who never let our water glasses get below half full, each and every person made our experience just that: an experience of excellence and perfect attention to detail. Our meals were just as delicious as the people. The Grilled Double-Cut Pork Chop was an absolute triumph--impeccably juicy, beautifully charred, and perfectly balanced by earthy morels, rich creamed ramps, and the bright, sweet pop of local cherries. The reimagined "Ratatouille" was a stunning work of art, featuring a beautifully seared zucchini steak, smoky eggplant crème, and a crisp, fresh nest of squash topped with plump, perfectly grilled shrimp. For the perfect conclusion, the Espresso Crème Brûlée delivered a silky, robust coffee custard beneath a shatteringly crisp caramelized crust, brilliantly elevated by the crunch of cacao nibs. What truly elevated the evening, however, was how flawlessly they handled my strict wheat- and grain-free dietary needs. Navigating menus with these restrictions can often feel stressful, but our server and the chef made every possible effort to accommodate me. They proactively verified every sauce and reduction to ensure they were safe, and the kitchen effortlessly modified the dessert by putting the biscotti on the side. To enjoy a multi-course, world-class meal with that level of meticulous care and total peace of mind is incredibly rare. They didn't just accommodate a restriction; they crafted a masterpiece around it. We certainly won't be waiting another 8 years to return.

Great cocktails, amazing food, warm atmosphere. A great neighborhood favorite. You always feel like…read moreyou're welcomed there.

Real McCoy is a new entrant into the craft beer scene. Located a block off Front street in a yellow…read morehouse where baseball inventor Abner Doubleday was born, it feels like a quaint throwback to ye olde colonial tavern. There's a small bar on the left and several tables among several small rooms. Plus, there's seating outdoors in the small yard. The beer is good. There's a variety of styles including NE IPAs, Pilsners, Stouts and ESB. The few I've tried hit those styles down the middle and drove in a few funs. The downside is the price. My 4pack takeaway of pint cans was $20, so puts it on the high end of craft beer costs. Although, they did include a token for a free beer in house. If you stay and drink, it's $7/per so more readable compared to other bars. I'd like to come back and try the rest of their lineup to perhaps find one that hits it out of the park!

This is an outpost of The Real McCoy Beer Company in Delmar, NY. It's in a great location in…read moredowntown Ballston Spa and is located in the historic Abner Doubleday House, which gives it a unique feeling compared to most brewery taprooms since they've stuck with the old decor and furniture. We've come a couple of times and the guy behind the bar has always been enthusiastic and friendly. Unfortunately, there's no kitchen for food and the beer is just okay. I'd suggest sticking with more classic styles like the cream ale, ESB, etc. I have tried a couple of their IPAs and NEIPAs and several seem to have been oxidized or of lower quality than most other breweries in the area. There are a few benches and chairs outside in the front and side yards to sit at, and those outdoor spots are dog-friendly. I think it's location makes it an ideal place to stop in for a beer before going out to dinner somewhere else nearby.

We stopped at Speckled Pig brewery on our way to Saratoga. Why not try another new to us brewery,…read moreright? Speckled Pig was a great find! Easy to find, friendly staff, a good beer menu, excellent beers, and pizza! We didn't try the pizza, but it looked delicious and others sitting at the bar gave it a thumbs up. We really liked their beers. One of the beers in our sample was their blueberry beer which was indeed blueberry! It's a nice space with a good amount of searing and they have a separate event space. This is a place we will recommend to others and will visit again! Second visit: the pizza is excellent!

Really wonderful experience. Service was nice, we just went in for three pizzas for lunch and did…read morenot need a reservation. The food was delicious and the vibes inside are very fun and casual. They just don't have any parking so be prepared to walk a little bit.

We were here for a private party, the staff were friendly and very helpful…read more The food was okay for what the host ordered, hot food was warm, cold food was you got it, cold. The space the party in was a fun set up, my only complaint was they had a corner where all the unused restaurant item were stuffed, nothing you really need to see, a cluttered closet. All in all a fun night.

Absolutely nothing special. Service was lackluster, food was obviously previously frozen, nothing…read morehad any great flavor, and we never got a refill on drinks. Cozy building though, with minimal parking. Thoroughly unimpressed.

Great atmosphere, clean and friendly! Been here a few times…read morefor both dinner as well as just drinks. The bartenders are very friendly and efficient and it's a comfortable place for date night!

We were traveling and stopped for dinner at Henry's on our way through Ballston Spa. We don't mind…read moresitting and waiting for food while traveling, but the service was exceptionally slow. In all, we were in the restaurant just over 2 hours for 3 people. The wait staff appeared to be very young (like 14-16 years old) and aside from the speed, did an overall good job, but just seemed to lack the organization and professionalism of a more mature wait staff. As a side, I asked what the "salad of the day was," and I was told, "I'm not sure. Probably macaroni salad. We have a lot of good salads, and that's usually the last thing I check when I come into work." I went for it and ended up getting a cucumber dill salad, which I probably would have passed on. I had the Reuben sandwich with turkey and it was ok, but I've definitely had better. The turkey didn't seem to have a very fresh flavor. I think the restaurant had potential, but it didn't deliver the night we were there.

Kitchen closes at 10pm. The bar was still open but no food for the weary. Had to settle for nothing…read morenot even chips.

From the owner: The Gideon Putnam's signature dining experience, Putnam's Restaurant offers historic charm,…read morefirst-class service, and seasonally changing menus. This casual upscale restaurant in Saratoga Springs, NY, features menus of stylish regional cuisine under the direction of an award-winning culinary team. Enjoy attentive and personalized service from the highly-trained staff and dishes that complement the Saratoga Springs experience, prepared using locally sourced and seasonal ingredients whenever possible. Rustic yet elegant seafood, beef, and game preparations are some of the featured menu specialties at Putnam's. Putnam's Restaurant & Bar is open to both the public and hotel guests year-round, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

My sister is just out of Rehabilitation for injury to her knee so she is limited in what she can do…read moreand she likes to eat like everyone else does. So we got her plate of food yesterday and it was awesome. It should last for a few days the salad was fresh and a lovely tomatoes olives little cherry peppers cucumber and onions. At a lovely white balsamic vinegar there is a five slices of garlic butter bread. And the chicken was beautiful too big pieces I think it's too she got one third I got one quarter and the rest is going to get her through the rest of the week with everything else in her apartment. It had arugula on it fresh cut tomatoes some onion slices and parmesan cheese on top. The breading was perfect they put a lemon cut in half on either corners of the tray. Everything's packaged so well. The order online is so easy. I think at the end of the week they have less desserts but they still have desserts. They're strawberry cake is awesome I got that months ago with the shrimp scampi risotto which was awesome. The menu doesn't say it comes with a salad but the family meals come with a salad. If it does say it comes with the salad I can't find it. Everything is so easy and so good. They're right on rolling Street and look what looks like used to be a small ranch house but they have it designed really lovely. I wish they were closer to where I am off exit 15. We were in a hurry no pictures were taken but our stomachs were mightily satisfied. Our taste buds quite enjoyed all the flavors. They are strictly a business you go to because you are ordering food to take home which I like. I like to take my food and bring it home to sit on the couch and watch some tv.

This place was super cute! I went in for lunch and marveled at all the local treats they had. I got…read morethe crispy chicken sandwich, which comes with a bag of Cape Cod chips. I got an ice cream sandwich out of their freezer case for dessert. They have a bunch of flavors available. I chose the Key lime pie! The service was polite and the food was good. I will be back to tru more things!