Such a cute whiskey bar... it is their opening weekend, and the service was awesome!…read more Downtown Albany will definitely appreciate this cozy hot spot!

Loved supporting this black owned business! We came on a Saturday night and there was a DJ playing…read morea good mix of everything. Our mocktails were super tasty and tropical with a hint of guava! Bartenders were also friendly. There's some additional seating upstairs and in the back patio area.

Have been a couple of times. The owner and staff are very friendly. They have some interesting…read morebottles to try. When I did not know what I wanted, the owner actually took some time to tell me about some of the different bottles they have. That's customer service! You see that so little these days. Plus there is a cool little outdoor area in the back that you could not even tell is there from the outside. Best of luck to you!

This place is AMAZING and our server, Jordan was the best! Sweet, polite and very attentive. We…read moredecided to go here on a whim and my God I'm glad we did. The food looked amazing. Everything. And I mean EVERYTHING WE ORDERED WAS AMAZING!! Watermelon salad to start off then split $1 wings. Yep that's right. $1 chicken wings and lastly we split a burger and added egg. I mean come on!! The flavor explosion in my mouth was ridiculous. I'm coming back for you!! I want to try one of everything please.

Have always loved the food and the craft beer! Staff has always been top notch too! Definitely a…read moregreat local and visitor spot

A nice place to enjoy with friends in Downtown Saratoga Springs. The bartenders are friendly and…read morethe atmosphere relaxed. Great for mingling

This is a "must" when we're in Saratoga. We always try something new! The staff make wonderful…read morerecommendations. This time, we were there for trivia night. We got drawn into playing for a few rounds and enjoyed it! Amazing how much trivia we don't know.

I learned a lesson don't order a to go meal on st Patrick's day…read more I had to wait standing up for 45 minutes to get my order. When I brought it home it was cold and my meal was awful. People were packed in there like sardines and no point person was assisting with online order pickup. Next year plan ahead for more staffing. There isn't even a place to sit while you wait for your order.

Lots of food to choose from Salads are really good…read more Cocktails are made well People are very friendly too Ambiance in front bar area is good The back of the place leaves a bit to be desired no sense of style The outside is like they forgot something and just threw up a tent Those areas need some TLC

Thursday night bar tender is shady, they don't give change.. Talk about entitled.. They would make…read moremore $$ as I tip higher for non-dishonest, entitled trash. selection is nice. prices are high and no domestics...

An awesome spot on a back street in Lee. A great rotating roster of craft beers. No food but you…read morecan bring your own, including from other establishments. A great spot to meet friends. Friendly staff.

My wife and I recently celebrated a special occasion here, and overall, we had an absolutely…read morewonderful experience. The food was outstanding. The Tomahawk steak was cooked perfectly, the atmosphere was elegant without feeling stuffy, and the service was attentive throughout the evening. It was the kind of dinner that creates lasting memories, and for that, we are grateful. That said, I continue to struggle with the restaurant's à la carte pricing model. I fully understand that many high-end steakhouses operate this way, but I have never quite embraced the concept. Our Tomahawk steak cost $175 and arrived without a single side dish. The fries and broccolini sides you see here were both extra charges. To be clear, this is not a complaint about the quality of the food or the overall cost of the evening. We knew we were choosing a fine dining experience and were happy to pay for it. My concern is more philosophical. When a guest orders a premium steak, I believe a complete meal should accompany it, with opportunities to upgrade or substitute sides if desired. That approach would feel more hospitable and customer-friendly while still allowing the restaurant to offer customization and premium add-ons. None of this diminished what was otherwise a terrific evening, and I would gladly return. I simply think the dining experience would feel even more complete if the restaurant reconsidered the increasingly common practice of charging separately for every component of the meal. In short: excellent food, excellent service, wonderful atmosphere, memorable evening--just a pricing philosophy that I personally find difficult to embrace.

This is an update - my wife and I went to Salt and Char this evening after the Traverse Stakes. I…read morewill preface - we live here, and have been here countless times, half the time eating at the bar. It's a bit of a go to...errrr, at least it was. So here is where today got really weird - wife ordered a filet, medium...it was delivered med/well/well. We call over the server who proceeds to advise, and I quote, "I've seen this before, but due to the color of the sky, your steak may appear overdone, but it's actually medium. Did you try it?". Um - I've eaten at steakhouses all over the world, and that is truly a first. The color of the sky.... Maybe they serve idiots? I can't even comprehend suggesting that...but here we are. This half assed explanation coupled with an awful wine suggestion (insistence), has knocked Salt and Char from the rotation. Here's the weird thing, a month ago, we met another couple at breakfast who said they'll never go back to Salt & Char again due to a bad service experience and I insisted the place was fine. To that couple - my apologies....you were right. Still shaking my head - "the color of the sky"...

Backstage Pub came highly recommended by so many friends, and I can't believe it took me so long to…read morevisit! Since my first experience, I've returned several times over the past year, and each visit has been consistently excellent. The cocktail menu is outstanding, with a great selection of creative drinks. Their espresso martinis have become a favorite for my friends and me during our girls' nights out. The food is just as impressive--the appetizers and entrées are rich, comforting, and full of flavor, with plenty of indulgent, cheesy options that never disappoint. One of my favorite places to dine is the Library at Backstage Pub. It offers a warm, inviting atmosphere that makes every visit feel special. A special thank you to Terry and the wonderful staff for their exceptional hospitality and consistently providing such a memorable dining experience. I always look forward to coming back.

I've had this place bookmarked for awhile and finally decided to give it a try. One of the reasons…read moreI kept putting it off was because I thought the menu didn't look much different from the typical pub fare in the area. But after eating there I found they have curated their own unique versions of the classics. We started with an order of 3's company wings which was a mixture of buffalo, garlic parm, and lemon pepper sauces. The sauce was pretty good but I like my wings crispy and these were not. For dinner I got the Backstage burger and upgraded to poutine fries. Now I'm not the biggest fan of a traditional poutine but I wanted to try it anyway because it looked good. The burger was cooked perfectly and the beef they use is very good. The poutine fries were enormous and apparently only half the size of a full order. If you like poutine you'll probably be into them but I thought the gravy was a little thick and not that flavorful and the cheese curds didn't melt as much as I would have liked. The real sleeper hit though was the Mac & Cheese. I wasn't expecting anything special and was pleasantly surprised. Definitely would come back for that. When we showed up it wasn't too busy but they were full by the time we left and I got the feeling that reservations are preferred.

Great place for happy hour. Great happy hour cocktails. Convivial bartenders and you can buy…read morebitters. Vodka, whiskey, etc to go. Relaxed ambiance with tvs.

Been here several times and its always a ice experience…read more The ambiance is so nice. They offer samples of all the whiskeys and liquors they make. The bar is very comfortable and inviting. Whether sitting at bar, a table or outside its a wonderful place and addition-to Saratoga. The service, excellent. A hello when I down with a smile. The bar-back is excellent, he keeps himself busy making sure bartender has everything she needs. a perfect partnership. Highly recommend this place

It's been a while since I've had a meal here. It's always good. There have been some changes to the…read moremenu. They all looked delish. The service has always been good here. There has been some turnover in staff but they were just as friendly, helpful and professional as I remembered. I kept it casual and picked a Tofu Banh Mi which is a Vietnamese sandwich. It came with greens. I really enjoyed this dish. It was filling but didn't weigh me down. I ordered Wayward Lane Brewing Monarca Gold: A Mexican-style lager. It was very good but I have to admit I ordered because I liked the butterfly on the can. I actually liked my friend's dark smoked beer even better. Wayward Lane Brewing's Lifeblood looked like stout and tasted a bit like smoked bacon to me even though it was supposed to feature notes of toasted brown bread and caramelized sugar. My friend also had truffle ( mushroom) fries and a smash burger. He loved the meal. Dove & Deer is a pretty place. Attractive furniture and light fixtures. Big windows. A nice variety of food and beverage that you might not find everywhere else.

Thanks to InKind, I tried this place out for brunch today. If you don't have InKind, download it…read moreand you'll get reward cash equal to 20% of your bill. Also, Dove + Deer has a current welcome gift of $30 off of $90. Anywho, I felt like getting pancakes and these were nice and fluffy with a nice chew. The strawberries were sweet and soft and the maple syrup was great. The eggs were scrambled perfectly as well, with great flavor - shocking because most eggs are so flavorless. You get a choice of additional protein and I chose the maple sausage which was delicious as well. The only thing that could be improved was a bit more salt and/or pepper on the home fries but I guess most people use the ketchup that's given, so I understand the under seasoning. The service was friendly albeit infrequent, and that's just fine. Water is left on the table for self-service and that's really why I need additional service attention anyway. All in all, a great brunch place because it has lots of space and feels casual and comfortable. Try it.