The renovations in this restaurant are spectacular. Semi-private dining, lots of space. The service is very professional! Fresh warm rolls came and I ordered a side Caesar salad which was surprisingly big. It had lots of shaved Parmesan and fresh romaine lettuce and the Caesar dressing was really good. My friend got the side Mr. D's salad and it was huge. Lots of cranberries and mandarin oranges, cheddar cheese, almonds, and lots of fresh greens. It had garlic dressing. I wished I had ordered that! We ordered the crabcakes as an appetizer. It came with two nice sized crabcakes. They were meaty and tasty. I ordered the salmon and shrimp with rice. It may have been a special because I don't see it on their menu and I forget what the glaze or sauce was that was on it. It was a little overwhelming but I just took some off and it was actually very good. I think it was wine based. Two big fat shrimp and a nice piece of salmon cooked to perfection. The brussels sprouts were cooked and spiced just right. The rice was good too. Large portions of everything. I was here at a conference and I never think of stopping by here and just grabbing some bread pudding. I will have to keep that in mind! read more

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Had a margherita flat bread pizza and a French onion soup, they were ok. Service was good, but $4 for seltzer water.... Idk. I wouldn't go out of my way for it read more

Mr. D's Restaurant & Lounge - French onion soup - New American Near Me - Albany, New York

The Scarlet Vetter says.... I was at the Desmond for a conference and got hungry, late one evening and decided with my husband to go to the restaurant in the hotel. We were seated right away at a nice table, and the waiter immediately came over to bring water and take drink orders. I have to say the service was excellent throughout. My husband ordered french onion soup and a burger with fries, and I ordered the lamb entree. My 2 lamb T-bones were cooked perfectly, and I was served with a generous amount of mashed potatoes, which were quite good and a side of cauliflower in a special sauce. My husband said the french onion soup was good, but a little salty. He reported that the burger was "okay" and not very juicy or flavorful. I liked the glass of wine I ordered. The ambiance was nice and it was quiet enough to be able to talk without raising our voices. I would definitely come back to this restaurant and try it again on the basis of the fact that my lamb dinner was so good with quite generous portions. read more

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Wonderful burger with yummy gluten free bun was what I had late one night. I also had a very fresh Caesar salad. The food was delish! My waitperson was a friendly delight, she was very attentive and kind. The restaurant was pretty, fancy even. I remember hoping the wonderful staff (I encountered others as well,) were given stock to reflect the wonderful way they greeted and took care of everyone coming in the door. It's near the airport and worth visiting! read more

#Service #Food #setting A very relaxing dinner, with attentive service & staff to our needs & requests. The Food was incredible. The dining room "Deco" is honorary of the fishing & shipping industry of the Great Lakes & NY. Definitely a location to return too & to recommend. read more

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We were in town and meeting up with some old friends and because we were staying near the airport, they suggested Mr. D's. Overall, it was OK and delivered what we needed it to, but it wasn't the greatest of dining experiences. Here's why: - It's definitely a hotel restaurant...it seems like the type of restaurant associated with a much lower end hotel. Perhaps it was the floor, the decor or the blowing cold air that we couldn't escape, but it had a really cold vibe. There were also some tables directly below speakers billowing fairly loud music, so we asked to be seated somewhere that would be a little quieter. - Service was pretty subpar...starting the water being dumped out of the water glasses when they were served and not being wiped up without us asking for an extra napkin to clean it up. The server also didn't seem to be able to understand the special requests (that all the rest of us seemed to get) that one of the people in our party made...so the food came out wrong later. - Menu wasn't bad with a broad range of both bar food, lighter sandwiches/salads, and full meals. - Now, having said all that above, the food was not bad. I ordered the Salmon Fillet Salad, asking for the salmon medium rare, and it ended up being cooked perfectly and the dish was very tasty overall. My wife got the Desmond BLT-E and really liked that too. - We each only had one glass of house wine with dinner, so I can't comment on their beverage selections. Botton line: This is definitely not fine or semi-fine dining...from my experience, I wouldn't go back to Mr. D's unless I'm trapped at the hotel and really in need of some food/drink or if I was traveling on business and eating alone. read more

Mr. D's Restaurant & Lounge - Salmon Fillet Salad - New American Near Me - Albany, New York

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Don't be fooled by the boring corporate hotel restaurant decor, the food is top quality at very reasonable prices. read more

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Had a lovely visit. My husband and I stopped in for a drink and found seats at the bar right away. My hubby had a dirty martini and I had a cocktail with lemon and honey, I believe (I forgot the name but it was delicious). I also ordered a Cuban sandwich with chips and coleslaw and took it to my room. Yum! Bartender was friendly and attentive and it was clean and nicely decorated. Will absolutely return. read more

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The chef must be magical. The food was cooked to perfection both for lunch and dinner and seasoned deliciously. The service was also very good. The server that I had at dinner was very sweet and personable. Ambience was comfortable and inviting. This is probably the best food I have ever had in a hotel restaurant. I'm definitely going to tell friends that I am visiting in the area that they should dine there read more

Great service, warm ambience and delicious food. Quiet and conducive to conversation.

The only reason I gave this place to stars is because the breakfast and the breakfast crew made up for some of what happened the night before. We made reservations for dinner on Friday evening for five people. We ordered the Korean barbecue wings on the recommendation of the waitress and they were very good. Out of the five main dishes, two were inedible. One was the mahi soft tacos, which came in case in dried out stale taco shells, which at one point I suspect we're soft. There was scanned fish inside and a lot of mayonnaise slaw on top. After trying to eat one I stopped. The dish was completely inedible. Another main a pork also Boco was served with a leathery piece of dried out pork with absolutely no gravy on it. Looked like it had been sitting out for hours. The hostess and waitress were very apologetic and remove the two mains from our bill. It was hard to locate the waitress and she forgot to bring additional drinks we ordered. Altogether a miserable experience for a celebratory evening. The dining room is very nice, however, and we were able to sit near the fireplace . read more

Mr. D's Restaurant & Lounge - Drink specials - New American Near Me - Albany, New York

I recently visited Mr. D's restaurant for lunch at the Crown Plaza/Desmond Hotel in Albany, NY. Both the atmosphere and the menu choices were wonderful. The restaurant was remodeled, uncrowded and quiet so we could enjoy our lunch. Our server was very pleasant, and the food was served in a timely yet unrushed manner. I would never hesitate to recommend Mr. D's for a great experience. read more

The service was excellent. The food average. Certain dishes were better than others. No complaints about the French onion soup which exceeded expectations. The Oso Buco was supposed to come with Forest mushrooms. They did not. Instead, I got a squash medley. The mashed potatoes Did have a hint of mushroom flavor, but were overpowered by horseradish which just didn't work. The osso bucco itself was fine. We had a party of 13 and we all take food, pretty seriously and tasted one another's meals and appetizers. The drunken clams were quite good. The pizza appetizer was disappointing. The beer and alcohol was very satisfying, quite a nice assortment, served at the right temperature. The mixed drinks were well-made. The cappuccino didn't taste right, the coffee didn't taste right, the service was excellent and the waitresses worked very hard to please us. read more

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I had no idea this restaurant existed until I needed a last minute breakfast rezzie and Open Table said Mr D's was open and available at 10 AM on a Saturday. The restaurant is modern-decor and was very quiet on a beautiful spring May the Fourth. We were seated immediately thanks to the reservation but it was so quiet that we didn't even need to have made one. The menu on the Mr D's website differed from the one we received but it was okay. Our party of 3 had ample options for food. I had an egg white omelette with gluten free toast. The toast tasted almost too "normal" and I had quite a belly ache after which makes me think there may have been a mixup in the kitchen. This is the only reason I am giving 3 stars instead of 4. Everyone else's meal came out great and our mimosas were wonderful and the entire bill was just under 50 dollars. A great deal! read more

We stay at the Desmond Hotel often and I look forward to going to Mr. D's. If you're just coming for a meal, you're in the right spot. Extremely easy to get to and the huge parking lot can easily handle many cars. After entering the beautifully renovated lobby of the hotel, you make a quick left into the restaurant. There is also a dedicated entrance. The casual modern decor makes for a very relaxing visit here. There is a great bar with wonderful staff. Plenty of room to sit as well as many high tops and standard tables. There is also a lower seating area with a TV and plenty of comfort. Most of the time I get the wings, which are perfect-delicious. Just crispy enough and a wonderful mild (or medium sauce.) They are also a good size to enjoy. Their lettuce wraps and flatbread pizza are also delicious. I've come for breakfast in the morning and they do a great job with that too. Eggs (which is what I usually have) are always prepared to my request. They have great meats and even the bagels were good. Great service and an amazing-friendly team. I am always looking forward to my next trip to Albany. KUDOs to the team at Mr. D's. read more

Mr. D's Restaurant & Lounge - Great Breakfast - New American Near Me - Albany, New York

It started out a little rocky due to the hostess being confused on who was waiting first and yet they wrote down our names lol but me being me I took over to help and everyone was seated in the correct order. Our waitress was one of the best waitresses that I've had in my life! She was attentive to my children and myself. She laughed with us and gave us her recommendations. The ambiance is cute it has a boat vibe. The challah French toast was good as well as the classic breakfast but the turkey bacon is nasty for sure, I'm not sure what brand they use but they need not to use it any longer. read more

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Long time patron first time reviewing. Mr, D's is consistently good and reliable. The drunken clams and lobster bisque are two of the highlights on the menu. They also have outstanding onion rings. Happy hour starts at 4:30pm. read more

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Delicious. Delicious. Great menu with wide variety of choices. Lovely setting. I cannot say enough nice things about the restaurant. Busy weekend night and staff did nice job. Soup. Salad. Entree and dessert amazing. Fair pricing. Yum!!!! read more

Everything was great at Mr. D's! We had dinner twice this weekend in the restaurant and also had a banquet dinner as well. From Mr. D's Salad to the Sirloin Steak and penne ala pesto with shrimp. The Korean Bbq wrap was good as well. Don't miss out on the New England Clam Chowder. I'm sorry I didn't have a chance to try the Lobster Bisque. I was told it's fantastic! Be warned, the portions are very generous, even at breakfast. The staff were very attentive and the dining room very pleasant. I hope our conference comes back to this location next year so we can come back to Mr D's again. read more

After a three-hour drive from New York City, all you need is a good meal to get reenergized. Let me introduce you to Mr. D's Restaurant & Lounge. I loved the decor, ambiance, a variety of seating options (bar, hightop, lounge, and regular). The outlets at the dining tables and the wireless chargers on the bartop came in handy to quickly charge your electronics while grabbing a bite or drink. The menu was a real treat. You had your choice of appetizers, salads and soup, handhelds (burgers/wraps/sandwiches), entrees, desserts, and beverages. We had dinner on our first night at the hotel, breakfast and then a late dinner the next day. Mmm...I tried the grilled chicken sandwich with a side of sweet potato fries for dinner, the classic breakfast the next morning, and then the Argentine burger for dinner. Even though I did not order the hummus, original and roasted pepper, tzatziki sauce, grilled pita, which was shaped like medallions. The plating was impressive. The staff was overwhelmed by the hungry guests like my party who were in town for an annual conference, but kept it professional and did their best to deliver stellar service. Thank you to Heather, Sara, Sandy, and a few other ladies as well as the manager who even pitched in to support the servers! D may stand for Desmond, let it be known henceforth that it shall also be known for Delectable and Determined. Congratulations on the well-deserved 2023 OpenTable Diners' Choice award. Bravo! read more

Mr. D's Restaurant & Lounge - New American Near Me - Albany, New York

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I come to this place when in Albany. The bread pudding is to die for! Place is elegant and perfect from a date to a meeting. Thank you Deb for always having my order correct! read more

Food is good, staff is very good. Have had many good meals and good chill nights at the bar at this place. Try the shrimp app.

A nice vacation hotel bar and restaurant. Lively bar scene. The food is good and the staff efficient. read more

Great service and delicious food! I really enjoyed the French onion soup and I could cut my fillet with a fork!

My family and I typically go out for Thanksgiving. We used to go to the buffet at the Desmond but I believe it is discontinued. We decided to try the restaurant instead. Now the restaurant is very busy on Thanksgiving with people coming and going. Our lovely hostess took us to our table it was all ready on time. Her name is Dianna. She did inform us our waiter was new so try to be a little patient. Nate was very very good. You would never have known that he was new except that we were informed of that fact ahead of time. I don't know how many tables he had, but he was right on the ball. Everything was served on time and he even had to clean off the table. I really didn't see any bussers. Except for the table being a little bit crowded at times everything was great. Thank you Dianna and Nate for working on Thanksgiving so we could enjoy our holiday meal. We will be back! read more

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Mr. D's is a restaurant locate at Crowne Plaza Albany The Desmond Hotel. I actually went to the hotel to attend the business event. I had a breakfast at the restaurant. It was nice and a good toast but the service wasn't quite organize. Morning host wasn't super welcome, I just doing self service by my own because the meeting is beginning to start. At night The business event has a happy hour at the bar of the restaurant area. It was super crowded and not enough service worker. So the service was so slow and mess up. I suggest when the hotel knows their will have to catering a large group of people over 100 - 200 attending. They should get more people and actually it is good for them to get a job flow. read more

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The best chicken wings and French onion soup around!! The Mr. D's salad was excellent and the garlic dressing is to die for!! Service was great! Not one complaint! read more

Do not be wary of Mr. D's because it is a "hotel restaurant." The Desmond Hotel has been around for a long time and recently has had a makeover. It's lovely and cozy. Prices will surprise you for the quality of the food and atmosphere. Everyone who serves you here is friendly and helpful, they want you to have a great meal and it shows. We had breakfast here when we stayed a night at The Desmond last weekend and the challah French toast was so amazing that we came back for dinner today. I like to order filet mignon when we eat out because I never cook steak at home. The filet here at Mr. D's was perfectly prepared and so tender I could've easily cut it with my dinner knife instead of the provided steak knife. It was grilled, then drizzled with shallot butter and a very light mushroom sauce and was unbelievably delicious. The fresh beans were also prepared perfectly--crisp tender, but not too crisp, just right! And the potato cake... I've never had such a good potato side dish. The outside was perfectly browned, and so thinly crusted that it melted in your mouth. The mashed potatoes were seasoned just a tiny bit, just enough to make the potato cake especially yummy. Luckily I had seen a review for Mr. D's that said HAVE THE BREAD PUDDING, so I did order one for my husband and I to share. Well, even if you have had what you thought was the best bread pudding, or if you don't even think you care for it, order it here. The bread is not dry, nor soggy, nor hard, and the custard and whipped cream are perfectly balanced. it is DELICIOUS! Next time we won't share it! read more

This week I find myself in Albany NY. Starting at the Crowne Plaza it only made sense to eat at Mr. D's (the hotel bar). The bar is well stocked, the menu isn't simple bar food, on the contrary it is a very good menu. I ordered the filet, which was amazing (except I hate capers) perfectly cooked and tender. It came with asparagus which was stringy and tough. The service is amazing, the bartenders remembered my name the next day. The setting was in a very nice location with a nice view. read more

A great place to have a meal. An unexpected gem of an option for local and out of town guests. Food is great and the service is wonderful! Great place to take an out of town client and usually no problem with reservations. Ambiance has been updated and very inviting. Loyalty to previous customers is a priority and you feel like family. Korean wings are very good! read more

gordon ramsey here. the wait time wasn't bad when i came here and they got our drink orders right away but it took forever to order and get the food. when the food came out preparation left a lot to be desired. i would expect the food to be somewhat decent for the time it took to microwave. the "pesto pasta" had no pesto in it and the grilled chicken was underprepared topped with wilted spinach. the hummus consistency was mush and it was very unsettling because of the lack of flavor. the turkey on the turkey avocado panini melt tasted like expired rubber, while the avocado was clearly warmed up and expired as well. the bread was also stale. The Blue cheese tasted like expired mayo with chunks of blue cheese barely hanging on. although the service was nice unfortunately the food itself couldn't quite live up to par. godspeed read more

Second time around also excellent. Different chef serving smaller portions, made right when brought to their attention.

Upscale decor and great service. The menu offers a nice variety of dishes that should satiate whatever you're craving. My arugula salad with wedges of tomato was fresh and tasty flaked with roasted salmon filet. My spouse enjoyed her classic hamburger. The pizza appetizer was ho-hum but I would recommend the Buffalo wings with ranch dressing. Don't leave until you've tasted the Adirondack chocolate chip cookie. You won't be disappointed. I'd like to give a special shout-out to Tracey our server. She was eager to please and responded efficiently with extra napkins, refilling our water glasses, and making sure we were having an outstanding dining experience. read more

I am the Social Chair for the Albany/Capital Region Chapter of ASGA (American Singles Golf Association) and we gather at Mr. D's the 1st Friday of every month for Happy Hour and a bite to eat. We always ask for Jessica to be our waitress because she has a wonderful personality, is energetic and attends to our needs. And the food is always good! The restaurant manager, David, often stops by to make sure everything is up to par (yes the pun was intended) ! read more

We were staying at the hotel and needed a nearby place to have dinner after a long drive and RARELY eat at hotel restaurants, but decided to give it a shot after reading some of the reviews. So glad we did, because it was better than expected! I got a house salad which was cleanly washed, cool and fresh and definitely hit the spot. The creamy garlic dressing was clearly homemade and super delicious. My roasted vegetables flatbread was even better. The dough was very tasty- not bland, like a lot of flatbread I've had elsewhere. The toppings were fresh and a nice blend. The only thing I was surprised about was the amount of olives! I really dislike olives, and didn't even think to ask whether there would be any olives in my order! No biggie, I pulled them all off lol. The flatbread was served HOT- it came out only a couple of minutes after hubby's order but that was because our server wanted us to get our order right when it was ready- thank u! Hubby ordered a burger with cheddar cheese and was very pleased! Cooked exactly the way he ordered it (medium) and a nice size too. He is VERY picky about his burgers so the fact that he loved it, says a lot! The onion rings were only okay. I highly recommend this establishment. The staff were very attentive and accommodating. Clearly fully staffed and all very pleasant. Covid prevention wise: all were wearing masks and the dining room was extremely clean. read more

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We flew into Albany after an all day travel experience. It was late so after checking in, we decided to go to Mr. D's lounge. The area was pretty full due to a conference but we found a small table near the bar. We were greeted with a big smile and welcome by "Tracy" our server. It appeared she was the only assigned server on this particular night and was whirling around the place taking orders and making sure people were well attended to. Tracy took the time to describe the menu, give an opinion on items were were interested in AND she gave a big shout out to the bar tender for our drink order and how well the drinks were made by her. Her assessment was spot on. Tracy asked how our day was, was personable and definitely the sort of person anyone would be happy to encounter at the end of a long day. Food, drinks and service was outstanding here so it doesn't get much better! read more

I write this review as a first time visit that was horrendous. Don't get me wrong my wife and I visit this pub restaurant quite frequently. However on this Friday 6/10/2022 we had reservations for 3 persons for 3 o'clock. We arrived a few minutes before 3 and found no greeters nor wait staff and we just proceeded to take a table figuring the waitress would be by soon. As it turned out on our arriving there was another older couple looking to get a table and they sat down near the bar. There were two girls at the bar, and a couple sitting down in the pit where the fireplace is as well as where we sat, After 20+ minutes I decided to hunt down any staff. To my amazement I could not find any. So I walked to the reception desk and there was a nice gentleman who asked if he could help me? I said it would be nice to get a waitress or bartender or someone to come to our table. At this time the young girl server said she was sorry but she had cut her leg and was taking care of it. I asked her if she was ok? And she said she was. At this juncture the gentleman took three menus over to our table. However the young lady never followed. However another lady came over and took our order. I asked for two orders of the drunken clams and she said they were all out. I then ordered chicken wings mild and my mother in law ordered me the Lobster bisque and I settled for the pulled pork sandwich with potatoe chips. Worst sandwich I ever ate. Chips were good. The wings were ok but the sauce tasted funny as did my soda which was a little on the flat side. Terrible experience on my part. My mother in law ordered the same pulled pork sandwich but with sweet potato fries and she just ordered take away containers since it wasn't that good for her either. My wife ordered a hamburger with a side of mayonnaise and had potato chips with it and a glass of water. She said her meal was not too bad. For going to this place for many occasions I must say who ever was in charge of the cooking as well as managing the staff did an epic fail. I am sure I will be back again but no way will I suffer through a meal that costs more than most and was of such low quality. You may have better luck. read more

Came here for breakfast and Tamara was a great server! She was very attentive and funny, and created a comfortable environment for us to dine in. The food was tasty, and our table appreciated that they leave a thermos of coffee for the table so you can refill as much as you'd like. read more

Mr. D's Restaurant & Lounge - THE CLASSIC BREAKFAST - New American Near Me - Albany, New York

Worst meal & service I have had in a long time. We wanted to be seated in the restaurant and instead we taken to the lounge. So much for a quiet, relaxing meal. I felt like we were eating in grand central station. Noisy. Had to wait a long time for dinner. Next, the entre menu is very limited. I found it difficult to make a choice. I choose the snapper and left half on the plate. The broccol rabbi was hard. It was tiring chewing it and I have all my teeth. The side salad was pathetic. I left half of it. The decor is ok. Newly renovated. I miss the Schrimshaw. Always had a great meal. Always had great service. I hate places that pretend to be upscale, but are only mediocre. I couldn't wait to leave. I doubt I'll return. I'm still trying to get the taste of that meal out of my mouth. read more

We had such a good experience on our first visit that we had to pop back in before leaving the area. Shout out to Rita who also gave us excellent and entertaining service. We don't know when we might be in Albany again, but if we are, this will be our first stop! read more