Didn't realized this spot was here until today and we'll definitely return! The owner was so…read moresweet she served us our drinks and made our food. We love the set up here, clean and lots of space for groups. They have all different entertainment between trivia, live music, karaoke and more - we'll be back for one of those nights for sure! We had a Buffalo chicken wrap and quesadilla - definitely enjoyed both with our Sam Adam's cold snap on tap!

A friendly fun atmosphere, there is always something fun in play. Whether it be karaoke or some…read moretype of bar athlete contest, their monthly calendar seems to have something for everyone. We sat at the bar this time. Quick friendly service! We just had drinks and laughs. Cheers!

I've been here maybe 3 times over the past 15 years and only for a drink each time. But each time…read morewas great. Most recently, I stopped by for a drink on my birthday and the bartender overheard my husband telling me "happy birthday " and gave me my drink for free. The lemon drop martini I had was mmmmmm. Will continue to return when in the area.

The food and drink menu has a lot of variety. One waitress…read moreserved our party of 12, and it took over an hour for some of us to get our food and cocktail orders. She was overwhelmed, and so were the chef and bartender. The ground beef was dry on my Ultimate Nachos order. Throwing salsa over it did not help much. The cut of beef was definitely not a Prime or Choice, which are juicier; and I could barely taste the alcohol in my Hennessy Colada. The drink was watered down, lacking flavor. The food and drink in this Albany, NY restaurant rivals NYC prices. For example, it costs $16.99 for 10 wings. I sampled one, and it had a sparse amount of Buffalo sauce. Another example: It cost me $18.99 for the Ultimate Nachos with ground beef, and the beef tasted low grade--not prime or choice. We sat outside on Karaoke night. Maybe that is why our orders took so long. Nevertheless, singers had a lot of fun, and listeners gave some good laughs. Our bill automatically included an 18% gratuity, which is fine, but a verbal warning should have been given. Because of the mediocre food and service, JT Maxie's won't be getting my business again.

Love Hooters and whenever I am out in Albany I make a stop at Hooters. Struggling with rating as…read moreour server Yarrah was five plus stars. She was amazing. My issue was with the changes the company has made to the sauces which to me just tasted like tasteless grease on the wings and not the tangy buffalo wings we have had and loved for many years. Wish they had not messed with a good thing. Wings were so bad and greasy, I could not finish them. They still offer their All you can eat special but I could not even finish my first serving of wings. So disappointing but you have a gem in your wait staff.

They have our favorite wing sauce "SPICy GARLIC " back …read more Thank you Sean Fun today watching football and great wings, met some nice people too!

I visited around 5:45 PM and had a disappointing experience. There were only about 15-20 people in…read morethe restaurant, but I still waited around 35 minutes for a waiter. When my food arrived, At 6.40pm the order was wrong, which made the wait even more frustrating. The staff also didn't seem very welcoming. Overall, the service was slow and inattentive despite the restaurant not being busy.

My overall experience was terrible - food, service, and ambiance. I'll never return…read more I entered D&B from the parking lot to watch a sports PPV because it was getting late and the mall would be closed by the end of the PPV. There was a sign about seating, but no one was available to show me a seat. I made my way over to the bar seating where there are TV screens. Behind the bar seating are some booths. The first thing I experienced was the horrendously loud noise from all the gaming machines. Next, there were very few customers at the bar or using the booths. The customers at the bar were more interested in each other than anything on the screens. The barmaid was at the far end of the bar yukking it up with some guy who probably was her boyfriend and I was ignored. Finally, I went up to someone who worked there and was told something about a basketball game being on and the PPV will start after the game. Total bullsh*t. Another employee got a remote and found the PPV and put it on two screens. The barmaid eventually came over and seemed disturbed that she had to take my order. She soon disappeared again and didn't ask me anything about how I liked the food or whether I wanted a refill (soft drink) until I was about ready to leave. Now it's close to midnight, and the bar area booths got swamped with little kids who just finished with the games. What normal parents bring their little kids to a bar near midnight when they should be in bed sleeping? I was glad the PPV was over and I couldn't leave fast enough.

We were in town here grabbing some dinner with my nephew who is a student at RPI. It's been forever…read moresince I've been at a mall, but there was plenty of parking despite the rainy weather, and we got into here quickly for a table for dinner. Their dessert case right in front of the entrance was taunting me.... We were seated and greeted by Sang Jun, who was fantastic. It turns out that we are all Korean, we figured that out at the end of the meal but he was amazing as a server. Never needed to ask for anything, made several recommendations, and we had a really great meal and evening. The menu is giant! Come hungry for sure! I started out with a margarita flight, which was not only beautiful, but delicious. We started out with the ahi tuna nachos, which was delicious and beautiful. Scallions, tuna, fried wonton skins as chips, jalapeños and sauce that made it all worth every calorie. I ignored the jalapeños, but still inhaled the tuna and everything else. Crowd pleaser for sure. My nephew got the salmon special, served with sweet potatoes. I ordered the bang bang shrimp and chicken that came with lo mein. The sauce was a Thai curry base and has veggies and was literally inhale-able. I ate the proteins (cooked perfectly) and some of the noodles, then ended up eating the leftover noodles the next morning. Still just as good cold out of the fridge! My brother got the ramen. They were out of the pork (or it was off the menu) so he went with the beef. That looked so good, bowl was filled to brim with noodles, garnishes, and beef. It was perfect since he wasn't feeling well. My nephew decided halfway thru his salmon dish he wanted a side Caesar salad and Sang Jun brought one tha looked like it was made for the Internet. Well plated and giant portion. We were absolutely stuffed so we had no room for desserts, even though they looked so good in the cooler walking in. We had a nice discussion with SJ about our family trip to Korea last summer, telling him about some of the most embarrassing moments and getting a good laugh. I guess this is a chain, but I hope that I see one again. I'll be ready to have the same exact thing, or try something new- I'm sure it will be amazing. Thanks to the team and Sang Jun for a memorable meal here in Albany!

There were six of us and the service was really good. The place is very bright and very big…read more We got a bunch of appetizers. The potato skins were delicious! Chock full of cheese and bacon and baked to perfection. The spinach and artichoke dip and chips were really good too. The fresh fried mozzarella are pretty big. The kids loved them. My meal was really really good. I got the chicken with lemon sauce (I forget the actual name of the dish), mashed potatoes and asparagus. It was huge and it was delicious. Lightly breaded and fried topped with a creamy lemon sauce. Everything else looked really good too. So much food!

We are from out of town and don't have a BJs near us. I have been to this location once before…read more Previously the service was horrible but we all loved the food. Our experience last night was much better service. We had Vicky as our server and she was a delight. So hardworking and caring. You can tell she pours her heart into her job. My major rave about BJ's this trip is the happy hour deals and deals of the week. We were thinking we were going to use a good sit down dinner and we ended up diving into "snacks". We just made it before the end of Happy Hour and we got some spinach artichoke dip and we both ordered personal pizzas. We also took advantage of the $5 wing specials on Wednesday. The spin dip was great but seemed to be missing something. Maybe some spice. The personal pizzas were a bit smaller than we were expecting, but for a $7 special you couldn't go wrong. I had the BJ's classic combo minus olives. It was delicious. The freshest toppings. The wings were a bit disappointing. Maybe because we're from Buffalo... but the dill pickle boneless really didn't have much flavor. The hot honey buffalo didn't seem to show any of those flavors. I almost wonder if they were the wrong flavor. But anyways, cheap deals, great waitress! I'll be back next time I'm passing through. We also loved that even though the place was packed, it wasn't loud! They have designed it well.

Had a wonderful experience there today for lunch. We started with the calamari which was really…read morecrispy. I ordered the Garlic shrimp and parmigiana bread appetizer for my lunch. I really enjoyed it, plenty of shrimp also. The service was quick and accurate, glasses were kept full. This is your typical BrewHouse atmosphere with sports on the TV's. Overall a good experience.

Ordinarily, I would trust Lai-Yee, but she came here on a double whammy night - St. Patty's and…read moreKaroke! Oddly enough, the thing that drew me in to the Side Door Cafe was their Marquee. Wireless internet? In a tavern? You mean enjoy wings and a beer in a casual environment and catch up on my Yelping at the same time? Sign me up. I don't know why I didn't listen to my instincts and run away when I first stepped foot in this place. It had the distinctive smell of toilet soap-cakes. Plus the restaurant was almost deserted. Two women in their 80s were eating a sandwich, drinking a bottle of bud (from a glass, mind you, they were ladies) and playing keno. You get the picture. I could go into more detail, but it's just not worth it. The wings that I ordered crispy, were some of the slimiest I have had in the area. The blue cheese dressing had turned and was curdled. A few of the wings were mangled, with bones sticking out in all directions. I'm a pretty tough customer. It takes a lot to turn my stomach. But I actively tried (and ultimately succeeded) in keeping those wings down. It wasn't easy, but mint gum and herbal tea are very soothing. And the punchline: Yes they have wireless internet access... but it's password protected.

Amazing food especially Pizza and Wings. Made with homemade sauce! Staff is friendly and super…read moreattentive! karaoke on Friday also super fun!

Missed the swordfish but the salmon was great. Mariah offered professional and gracious service…read more The Albany location met my needs!

Very small menu. Standard American pub food trying to be a real restaurant. Fish and chips was a…read morebig let down. Medium size single piece of fish and cold fries. Any add on , like condiments, was by request only. Wait staff was fine but not really interested in the customers. Definitely seemed like a job for her to stop by every so often. Price was way higher than the quality. Would not recommend and I will not return. Get a fish fry literally anywhere and it will be twice as good for half the price!

I have to admit, I've recently been spoiled by traveling through larger airports that feel more…read morelike shopping malls--with fine dining, spas, nail salons, and every convenience imaginable. So when I arrived at the Albany airport, I was a little frustrated to discover my CLEAR membership wasn't available there. To make matters more interesting, the line just to reach TSA stretched nearly 45 minutes thanks to the athletes and spectators returning from the Lake Placid Ironman. As I was also feeling a bit nostalgic about leaving Lake George--my Queen--I wandered across from my gate into The Local Pub. And that's where my day completely turned around. Sandra, the bartender and server, was juggling a full bar and several tables, yet somehow made every guest feel genuinely welcome. She is down-to-earth, sincere, personable, kind, and joyful. I overheard her tell another guest that she truly loves what she does, and it couldn't have been more evident in the way she cared for everyone around her. She enthusiastically recommended menu items, honestly sharing what she thought was "the best," and every interaction was authentic rather than rehearsed. In a world where exceptional customer service sometimes feels hard to find, Sandra was a beautiful reminder that hospitality is less about the setting and more about the person. What a refreshing pleasure to end my New York visit in a modest, small-town airport with such a gracious host. She rescues animals of every genus; from reptiles to felines, canines, birds, mice, and more! She clearly has a nurturing soul and nurtures everyone she encounters. Go, Sandra, go! You're the greatest! You made a bittersweet departure so much brighter. Thank you for sending me home with a smile. Oh, and PS: get the chicken quesadilla and add onion!

Sadly you can't give this shit hole 0 stars! Service sucks, food sucks, the few employees they…read morehave are just rude, terrible attitudes. They are very fortunate to be in the airport because there are very few choices. Honestly what a terrible restaurant. Who owns this shit hole??? Respond but you won't because you don't care coward.

Food was nice. Service is quick and fast. Ambience is good. Your good old burger spot, for chit…read morechat with friends. Burger patty towards the salty side. Serving size is small for the money. So make sure you order a bunch if you are hungry. Fries are really little quantity wise.

A trip to their website showed me that Tex's is a NYC chain. Reviews compare them to Popeye's,…read morebecause of their fried chicken. But because they also serve burgers, I think a comparison to Roy Rogers is more appropriate (minus the fixin's bar I really liked). (Side note: There are no more Roy Rogers in New York State, they're only in Mid-Atlantic states at this point). The restaurant is tiny, with about 5 booths and a few small tables, but when I came in for lunch, it was immaculate. My first meal here was a chicken combo, spicy, with cole slaw. I really like their chicken; their spicy chicken has exactly the right amount of heat and flavor that I want. It's also extra, extra, crispy. I feel sorry for those who have to clean up after anyone who eats in, because there will be lots of batter flakes all over the place. And there's no sporks, it's all plastic forks, knives, and spoons. And now, for the picky stuff: You get a slightly larger amount of cole slaw than at similar restaurants. But the chop is finer, and there's more mayonnaise, so for me, it was too mushy. I probably won't order it again, instead I'll check out other sides. The biscuit was fluffy and less salty than at other places, but it was slightly dry, probably having been under a heat lamp for a while. The combo includes a fountain drink, from a smaller, older-style Coke dispenser for which there are only 6 options, one of them being sweetened iced tea. Unsweetened ice tea was not available as far as I could tell, so if that's true, your only unsweetened option is water, out of the dispenser or bottled. I found it amusing to see, in big letters under the counter, "We cook fresh all day," with about 3 dozen pieces of chicken under heat lamps in the back. Just how often during the day do you cook fresh? The bathroom was clean, but the dispensers were out of soap and paper towels. This is not a good thing for a place serving fried chicken. And it was only about 75 minutes into the day when I was there, I would find it hard to believe it was all used up in 75 minutes. More likely, it was never restocked at the start of the business day. C'mon, you can do better. This is easy to fix. I'll definitely be back if only for the chicken, but I do intend to try the burgers and also the other sides. If those are as good as the chicken, and the beverage and bathroom stuff gets better, I'll add more stars to a revised review for sure.