This place is my favorite. Best food, service and atmosphere. You will love it. I promise.read more

I made a reservation for Saturday 6pm. Arrived 2 minutes to 6…read more Reservations aren't required, but encouraged. There were a couple of people at the bar, others leaving, and one other seated party. So it wasn't packed on arrival, but once we were seated others began to arrive. The dining room isn't very big, it's quaint. Low lighting, white table cloth, candle lit, date night ambiance. Love it! Music playing: R&B jazz instrumentals; a little on the loud side, but not a deal breaker. There was no live music while we were there, but they do offer that on certain days. There is one unisex restroom, It appeared clean and nicely decorated, as was the rest of the restaurant. This place specializes in Charcuterie, meats, cheeses, wine, etc. But we were simply on the hunt for the best steak in Albany. Our server Hannah, was excellent! I hope she's there when I go back. She, and the rest of the staff were all perfect; a breath of fresh air in this customer service drought of a town. Hannah explained the menu, specials, what they offer on certain days, and everything else we wanted to know. She checked on us often, and we wanted for nothing. My husband and I don't drink, so we got a couple bottles of sparkling water and a soda. (This day they offered Pepsi products) For starters we had the Korean Duck Tacos and Bruschetta Al Pomodoro. The sauce on the tacos was a lot sweeter than I expected, but still delicious. Perfect tender meat, and choice toppings. The Bruschetta, was pretty good. But not anything I'd just HAVE to order again. My husband got a Medium Well Ribeye, collards, and creamed potatoes. He said the steak was a HIT:tender and flavorful. No complaints. He enjoyed the collards, and potatoes, as well. I had Lemon Herb half Chicken, Broccoli, and Creamed potatoes. The chicken, and lemon sauce were AMAZING! The chicken seemed brined, baked low and slow, so good. The broccoli tasted steamed and seasoned nicely. I'm not a fan of the potatoes. While they had great flavor, even without the lemon sauce; it was the texture. They were too loose. I prefer a thicker creamed/mashed potato. This establishment gets five stars, because customer service was exceptional, they go out of their way to give you a fine dining experience, and the food was overall fantastic! If you're in the area and in the mood for Charcuterie, or on the hunt for the best steak in Albany like we were: Come here! I do believe you won't be disappointed:)

This place is TRULY a hidden gem! I couldn't quit gawking at all the decor, from the floor to the…read moreceilings, everything is immaculately decorated. (won't even bother posting pics because they don't do it justice) The bartender was not only hilarious but added stories and details about some of the artwork, the handmade chandelier in the entryway, my cosmo recipe being the original recipe from back in like the early 1900's. LUVED her. They had a large wedding party the night before and they were out of a lot of drinks and some food items however the way she presented it to us, was again hilarious so we truly didn't even mind. Food and service were excellent. We were the last people to shut down brunch on a Sunday afternoon.

Thursday night between 6-7pm. It was basically empty; which…read moreis a plus for me. They get all their business mostly on the weekends, per our server. This restaurant is beautifully decorated! It could very well fit in at theme parks, like Universal Studios. It's Clean, spacious, lighting on the dimmer side. It's a fantastic date night spot. We were blessed to have Diamond tending to us, and she was outstanding! Customer Service doesn't get any better than what she gave. I imagine she'd be just as great if the place were absolutely slammed. Our food was pretty basic. We got spicy fried wings as an appetizer. They were pretty good. The chicken fettuccine Alfredo had small bits of white meat chicken, and not a lot of it. We also had a 14oz Ribeye, collards, & mashed potatoes. All the food was ok. Not good enough to rave about, not bad enough to complain about. Just basic . I'm glad I finally checked it out though. The overall experience was worth the visit. If you're ever in this area, you should stop by:)

This place is amazing. The food is so fresh. The taste is absolutely delicious. Would highly…read morerecommend this place best barbecue and seafood around !!!

Oh my southern goodness this place is out of the world. Everything is so wonderfully made and trust…read moreme we ordered everything on the menu. Melanie our server was so outstanding I wanted to take her back home to California with us.

Mama Rita's is fine for what it is -- a quick, cheap spot when you need something simple. Proteins…read morewere solid, nothing fancy but got the job done. Rice and beans were pretty average, nothing that stood out. Not a place I'd go out of my way for, but decent if you're in a pinch and want something fast and affordable.

Friendly staff. Reasonable prices. Salsa was mild, but good with crispy chips. Both of our dishes…read morewere prepared & presented nice. Tasty, good-sized portions. TV's behind bar so sports was on (a plus, for us at times). We do not live here, however we would stop again if passing thru the area in the future.

The 1906 is a welcomed addition to the Albany food scene…read more The atmosphere is wonderful with leather seats and booths. Vocal jazz and swing playing and n the background for the best old Albany vibe. It is a very enjoyable atmosphere. The chef is from New Orleans and that is reflected in the food. I've been a couple times for lunch and the hamburger is one of the best in town. This last go round I had the French dip and it was marvelous. The bread was soft. The meat was tender. And the au jus was perfect for dipping. The desserts are on another level as well. The white chocolate bread pudding is probably my favorite. The chocolate is on point complimented by a little cinnamon. The bananas foster beignets are very good as well. They are not too sweet and set with a scoop of vanilla ice cream that is the perfect balance. I very much enjoy the 1906

It was an amazing experience! I would highly recommend enjoying a meal at 1906 Brasserie! It was…read morean excellent culinary and customer service experience.

All good can't go wrong! Food, service ambience! Oh my goodness how many thoughts do they want me…read moreto post?

Big Daddy's is a pretty chill place. The drinks are NOT watered down. It's definitely grown folks…read morespot. The music is ALL rap hip hop type music, underground rap too. But not like Immortal technique, like Gucci and Thugger Thugger baby! The music gets oo loud for me at times.

Great place to see a show. They have really done a great job with the place. Its non-smoking, and,…read morethough i am a smoker, i like that its that way, makes it easier to focus on the stage. I do not like however the cattle corral they have out side for smokers, almost an eye soar. But, all and all the drinks are cold, and at a good price for a music venue, the bar tenders are cute, and the music is usually loud. I love it, but wish they could pull a little more music into the place!

Great place to watch live music. It sort of reminds me of the Georgia Theater in Athens…read more Surprisingly the State Theater brings in some big name musicians. Not to mention it is a smoke free venue but they allow you to step outside to smoke. I saw "Bad Company" a few years ago there and look forward to watching the Bo Henry Band and Kinchafoonee Cowboys this year the night before Thanksgiving. Be safe and don't drink and drive. Ask for a shuttle of taxi to the Merry Acres Hotel if you drink too much.

This is definitely a hole-in-the-wall hood club. Probably the most hood club in all of Albany. The…read moreclub is located around my old stomping grounds on East Broad Avenue . You'll definite have a loud stench of that gas if you know what I mean upon entering. This is a rough crowd. Since I know a lot of people that be up in here regularly, I feel right at home. The best thing about Legends are their drink specials. The club is running specials almost every other day. I'm not a heavy drinker anymore so I mostly just stick to beer. The dance floor is tiny and thus can be packed on most weekends. The staff and security are cool. There are definitely armed security as well as police officers that guard the lot and surrounding outside areas so overall you're safe here. While I am not a regular here, I do like coming here every once in a while. It's location leaves a whole lot to be desired, but it is not a bad spot to turn up and get your drink on at relatively cheap prices.

Greetings to all, My…read more2nd visit to the area came, in especially for the ASU homecoming. Legend is one of the best clubs to attend we danced and had a fabulous. Each visit we went to at least 5 different clubs, but we always ended with the Legend. 2 thumbs up , I would highly recommend this location to party for those that want to have positive fun.