I finally made it to Duke's and I wasn't disappointed! An impromptu night out led us to River's…read more Luckily, Duke's wasn't very busy that night. We were sat in the new seating area adjacent to the River and the view was gorgeous and I had excellent light for photos. Our server was very professional and kind. We started out with cocktails and I asked if they had blue cheese stuffed olives, and he said he would stuff some for me - score! They were delicious too. Hand stuffed is the way to go. I had a perfect dirty martini and my sister tried one of the signature cocktails. Both were great! They also had a pretty affordable wine list. We started with the complementary bread and ordered the tuna poke dish. The bread was good and the everything seasoned butter was fun. The tuna dish was pretty basic and good. We asked for some more wontons and it was no problem. Again, we really did have great service. My sister ordered the scallops over lobster risotto and I ordered a steak. The risotto was perfect and actually had a good amount of tender lobster. I am picky with risotto and they nailed it. I ordered the ribeye with mushrooms. It came out perfectly cooked, and was a good quality piece of meat. It was perfectly matched with the mushrooms. My sister ordered the sticky toffee cake and she enjoyed it, I am not too big on sweets. Overall, I would come back here. I thought it was a nice experience, good food, and the prices aren't crazy considering how much it costs to dine out these days.

I spent $130 on a meal that was extremely disappointing. We received four appetizers, and every one…read moreof them arrived cold. For what we paid, I expected much better quality and service. Even more concerning, I became sick afterward and was dealing with it for the next two days. I can't say with certainty that the food caused it, but the timing was certainly concerning and made an already poor experience much worse. For a $130 bill, I expected the food to be hot, fresh, and enjoyable. Unfortunately, this experience fell far short of that expectation. I hope the restaurant takes this feedback seriously. I had sent 2 emails, and have not heard anything.

I absolutely love it here. The only thing I've tried that I haven't liked has been the Brussels…read moreSprouts. They have, by far, the best happy hour. Sitting at the bar is relaxing and nice as well as sitting at a table. The food is delicious. The wait staff and bartenders are knowledgeable and fantastic.

Absolutely the best steak house that my wife & I went there for our 15th wedding anniversary. 1st…read moretime there. ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING WAS OVER THE TOP. From Michael the manager, meeting & greeting us to checking in on us while we were dining, to Emma, our server waiting on us, anticipating our every single need, to the food being cooked to perfection. I cannot recommend enough how this is the go to place in upstate NY. THIS IS THE PLACE We waited for a few members of our party with two martinis at the bar, which cost $38. I deconstructed the Cosmo, which was a splash of peach and kettle one which was a three dollar of charge for an $18 drink. We had the back room for a large party (9)Servers staff were friendly and accommodating. I was surprised at how long it took too get seated. The seafood tower of lovely had asked for warm butter. The side dishes are all à la carte but the potatoes and the asparagus excellent. Mistakes were done as ordered just been prepared for price shock. I recommend the crème brûlée for dessert and the naughty Irishman coffee.. overall was a nice experience with attentive, weight, staff and creative and with a sense of humor! I personally cannot afford to go there except for very special occasions. A meal at Ruth's Chris feels like an event. There's so much anticipation. Yes, the prices are high but it seems that you get what you pay for. A wonderful meal with top notch service and ambiance. I did not find it pretentious. I was concerned that it might be. There is no dress code. While some dressed up, others were casually dressed. One man even showed up in a very wrinkled shirt and the staff treated him as well as any other guest. The wait staff is amazing. Our server was Valbon. He was gracious, helpful and very thorough in describing food preparation. My friend had a Porterhouse Steak prepared medium well done with just a bit of pink. It was a massive steak. He said it was prepared perfectly. Same for the mashed potatoes and asparagus. I don't eat much red meat. Valbon recommended the sea bass for me. It was remarkably tender. I enjoyed the sautéd vegetables, too. I was amazed that I finished my entire meal. My friend took part of his giant steak home and enjoyed it the next day. I asked for a light cocktail. A vodka-based Lemon Drop martini was recommended for me. It's a popular drink there. It was just right. Ruth's Chris is a chain. I know that some people frown on eating at restaurant chains because of quality concerns. But Ruth's Chris is fine dining and the food preparation is apparently held to high standards. Our meals were enjoyable. It was our first time trying this restaurant to celebrate my wife's birthday. They added decorations on our table and also gave my wife a small cake and candle which was a nice gesture. Steak was great and service was excellent. Our server was very friendly and even the manager stopped at our table to greet us. We will definitely come back.

Unfortunately I have to agree with many of the other more recent reviews here-- Cornell's seems to…read morehave gone way downhill in the last couple of years. I was here last in 2022 and had many delicious meals during my trip to Schenectady. This time, I returned to the restaurant and asked for a seat at the bar, only to be told that they weren't accepting walk-ins. I thought this was odd, but made a reservation for the following week. I wish I'd followed my gut and skipped it. The menu looks the same, but the preparations are completely different. The chicken Milanese used to be two large pieces of chicken served with a light and delicious cream sauce, nothing else. Now, it's a single thinly pounded piece of chicken, piled with lettuce and tomatoes (no mentioned of this on the menu) and served on top of a bland cream sauce. I wouldn't have ordered it if I'd known this. Also, the side order of cavatelli which used to be so delicious tasted like it had about a tablespoon of salt poured over it. Seriously, I've never had such salty food in my life. I also heard a diner at an adjacent table complain to their waitress that their food was too salty. I don't know what happened, but Cornell's is a completely different place than the great restaurant it once was. I won't be going back.

Went to Cornell's in Schenectady for Restaurant week on Friday night. 4 days later I literally feel…read morestolen from. We went with 3 kids, and were told there was no kids menu, it says thus no where, should no one ever bring a child here? The menu had no traditional American Italian kids items ie chicken parm. It had Barciolle, stuffed flounder, eggplant rollatini, and steak pizzialo. Which is fine, if you still offer a kids menu. The stuffed flounder gotten by 3 of us, one child, Was inedible, the stuffing mixture was so old, it tasted so off. Sour almost. None of us ate it. One child got steak pizzialo, the steak was basically boiled in tomato sauce, tough and not good. Service was maybe a 2/5. Save your money, I want mine back. $210 with tip. We left hungry. When the waitress came and saw the full plates, she said, do you guys want boxes? No thanks.

This is a lovely restaurant that is well designed and comfortable. The food is outstanding and the…read morewait staff highly professional. The wedge salad and the pork belly entree are particular favorites of mine. Ralph, the bartender, is attentive and pours a good drink. We'll be passing through Albany again tomorrow and look forward to another dining experience at Black & Blue. Thank you.

Went here for an anniversary dinner and it was alright. Definitely a good celebratory spot, we were…read moregiven a free champagne toast which was lovely. The pork belly was tasty but a fairly small portion. The calamari was poorly executed, breading was soggy and some bites were chewy. My steak was cooked perfectly, the truffle butter was hard, nearly frozen so took a bit to actually use on the steak and the bernaise was just okay. The salmon was tasty but also a small portion. Sides were all really good as well. Would come back but not exactly rushing to do so

- The Chop Salad Left This Earth, and I'm Never Coming Back. ​Walking into Angelo's 677 Prime, I…read moreimmediately felt the need to adjust a monocle I don't own. It has that upscale ambiance, but the food is where they truly flex. ​ ​The Bread: Warm, carb-heavy sorcery. It was so scrumptious I contemplated stuffing an extra loaf into my jacket for later. ​The 677 Chop Salad: Out of this world. I am entirely convinced that romaine lettuce was grown in a zero-gravity greenhouse and massaged daily by angels. ​The Salmon: A perfectly cooked, flaky masterpiece. It was so delicious I almost apologized to it before eating it. ​And honestly? For a place this nice, the bill didn't even hurt. An absolute home run from start to finish.

677 Prime remains one of the premier dining destinations in the Capital Region -- and for good…read morereason. It's an essential stop whenever I'm in Albany, striking that rare balance between upscale sophistication and genuinely warm hospitality. Under the leadership of Jaime Ortiz and Ken Kehn, the restaurant continues to deliver a consistently exceptional experience. We had a 6:30 p.m. reservation for five while celebrating a friend's 45th birthday. We arrived early to enjoy the outstanding happy hour offerings, including $11 well martinis, excellent deviled eggs, oysters, and duck wings. The next day, I reviewed the bar tab and noticed we had been charged $16 per martini instead of the happy hour price. Since we ordered several rounds, the difference was significant and also affected the gratuity, as we tipped 22 percent. To the restaurant's credit, when I returned and pointed out the mistake, the staff addressed it promptly and reimbursed us for most of the overcharge. 677 is a good choice if you're visiting for a celebratory steak dinner, a business meal, or cocktails at happy hour, every detail feels polished and thoughtfully executed. One standout is the Hanging Tomahawk for Two -- a dramatic 50-ounce prime cut, sliced tableside and paired with parmesan- and butter-breadcrumb-crusted fingerling potatoes. It's every bit as impressive as it sounds. What truly elevates the experience is the staff. They don't simply serve guests -- they anticipate needs before you even realize them. In an era when fine dining can sometimes feel formulaic, 677 Prime distinguishes itself through constant refinement and a commitment to making each visit better than the last. Easily one of the finest restaurants in Albany. One pro-tip: review your tab before paying.

A friend wanted to go to Texas Roadhouse for Father's Day. He'd been talking about it for months…read more Why Father's Day? I'm not entirely sure. I think many fathers have an idea of how they'd like to spend their special day. This particular dad (divorced) loves bbq. So we went. An adult son came along, too. I was not prepared for the spectacle. The large parking lot on Wolf Road in Colonie was very full. There was a line of people waiting outside. Some were standing while others were seated on cushioned benches. The management had pitched a tent at the front entrance where staff took care of check-in. I'd gone online before arriving and placed our party of three on the restaurant chain's online "waitlist" system. It sent me a text message telling us what time to arrive. We were right on time. The staff checked us in and ushered us inside. We were seated at a table within about five minutes. The restaurant doesn't take reservations but its waitlist system was remarkably efficient. Kudos to the staff for making it seem effortless. There were hundreds of people dining at the restaurant and yet we were greeted by three or four staffers who took our orders, checked on us repeatedly and kept bringing us refills of those deliciously warm bread rolls. Since this is most definitely a family restaurant--there are large monitors on the walls playing goofy videos and a tablet on each table with video games--to keep both children and adults occupied. In keeping with the Western theme there are longhorn window decorations and heads of bison, antelope, billy goats and deer on the walls. Our drinks were served almost immediately. I ordered a mocktail called passion fruit sparkler just in case I needed to be the designated driver. The entrees took a bit more time. With so many people to serve, we just had to be patient. So I played the games on the tablet. The server eventually arrived with my order of the beef tips in mushroom gravy, mashed potatoes and cooked vegetables. The meal was hot and delicious. Everyone was happy with their meals. We were stuffed. I took half of my meal home. Who knew that Father's Day at the Texas Road House was a cultural event? A phenomenon of sorts. I'm still amazed how the staff made everything work so smoothly. With so many families to feed it could have ended up disastrous but it turned out to be just the opposite. My friend had a great day which was made even better when his son surprised us all by insisting on paying for the entire meal. Thanks Texas Road House.

My experience here was soo bad I was looking for the TV cameras. Ordered a Filet Mignon, medium…read more Came back so raw the knife couldn't cut it. Sent it back. Came back soo burnt it looked something that was left in an oven overnight. I said to the Mgr who brought to me "do you seriously think that's edible?" She said "no" and took it off my bill. The problem with these National chains is they hire the cheapest help they can get in the kitchen, not experienced cooks. As I was walking out the door I realized my waitress never even brought the peanuts lol. Well at least the rolls were good!

Consistency is the key word at Delmonico's of Clifton Park. The parking lot will show you that…read moreit's always busy, if Sinatra is not singing when you walk in then he will be singing the next song, the noise level will be very high, especially in the bar area, the service is friendly and efficient, and probably most importantly, the food is very good and enjoyable. While my wife ordered a Saratoga Sparkling water ($4.99), I chose a can of Guinness ($6.75) after hearing the brief listing of drafts available. We also placed an order for the Italian Long Hot Peppers ($13.99) before we even thought about what we might choose for entrées. These peppers, stuffed with ricotta, sausage, red pepper, Romano and gorgonzola cheese, are finished with toasted Italian breadcrumbs and a balsamic glaze. They are so memorable that even though our last visit was 2 1/2 years ago we have no problem remembering to order them every time we dine here. Yes, they were as delicious as ever. My wife had a rare craving for steak and chose the 6 oz. Filet Marsala ($25.99) with angel hair and mushrooms. The steak was cooked perfectly to the requested medium-rare, it was tender, and very flavorful. The marsala sauce was also very tasty. My choice from the evening's special menu was the Shrimp Riggies ($24.99). The rigatoni was cooked perfectly as were the bay shrimp. A lightly cheesed sauce adhered nicely to the bell peppers, hot peppers, onions, shrimp, and pasta, adding additional flavor. I probably didn't need to accept the additional parmesan cheese on top when it was offered by our server. It's comforting to know we have such dependably good Italian food so close to home.

Visiting Saratoga for a month and we were craving Italian food. This did not disappoint. The decor…read moreis so cute with charactures of famous Italian people lining the walls. Very fun. Music was also classics like good ole Frank Sinatra. Started with the Tomato & Mozzarella salad, topped with red onion & fresh basil, it was fresh and delicious. I would come back just for that! The bread was really good with garlic whipped butter. Bread is always for me an indicator of a good restaurant. We got 2 dishes and split them. Chicken Parmesan (swapped out the Provolone for Mozzarella and Lasagna. Both were excellent. We have enough for lunch tomorrow. We finished off with the Amaretto Cheesecake, it had a graham cracker crust, raspberry sauce, fresh whip cream. OMG to die for! We will be back! Please open in Southern Florida! You are needed down there! No where like NY for some good Italian food. Our waitress was top notch, thank you Angela!

Awesome place great food and service. Family atmosphere really good salad bar. I would highlyread more

Excellent scallops Amazing salad bar…read more Fantastic service A must visit on anyone's trip

we ordered on doordash and overall satisfied, hot and quick delivery. i want to try some other…read moreitems next time, i feel like its a good value for the price. ordered wings, mac salad, potato salad, mac and cheese, cabbage, and sweet potatoes. without doordash fees/tip it was only $22. heres my review: wings - breading had good flavor, the chicken was cooked fully and they were juicy. by the time they arrived they were a little soggy on the outside but thats to be expected with delivery. mac and cheese - the best part. super cheesy and rich, crisp on top. really really good baked mac and cheese. i wish it came in bigger sizes. cabbage - good, not amazing but tasted fine. smokey bacon flavor. i liked it. potato salad - good, tasted fresh. i hate when potato salad is too mashed up, i like the potatoes in decent size cubes like this was. good texture with the potatoes being all the way cooked and the dressing wasnt too sour. mac salad - didnt like this. the texture of the macaroni wasnt appealing, too soft. sweet potatoes - flavor was on point, texture wasnt how i usually like it. i like it to be smoother and this had small chunks that didnt taste fully cooked. i love southern comfort food and feel like i got my moneys worth. we will definitely order from here again and try other items.

Service was great- Jasmine was extremely pleasant. Place is very clean..Highly recommend the BBQ…read moreCHICKEN NACHOS -these were AMAZING-- we ordered the philly cheese steak- my husband minus mushrooms. Mushrooms were in the sandwich luckily he picked them out. I couldn't eat the philly cheese steak - the seasoning (black pepper flavor) was so overwhelming I could not eat it. I would come back for the BBQ chicken nachos- but unless you LOVE black pepper stay away from the Philly Cheesesteak.

We had a seafood boil one time and it was very good. The wings are the best thing to eat here and…read morethey're a deal 20 wings for I think $22 plus tax and they are nice big meaty wings with great sauces. Try it

- fast delivery - lobster tails are large and juicy…read more- buy one lobster tail meal get another free At least today it was - potato was soft - corn was good and crunchy - sauce was good - huge amount of fries - bbq wings were good