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    Next Door Kitchen and Bar

    4.4 (233 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    NEXT DOOR KITCHEN AND BAR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Danielle L.

    I had a really nice time here. Now mind you, it is very loud and very crowded, so if that isn't your thing maybe try a weeknight or something. Our waitress Jackie was a hoot! She was super nice, attentive, and most importantly she was super handy with the fresh cracked pepper mill! The food was very decent, small errors here and there like needing salt and pepper. Not sure if they are seasoning for an older crowd or not. I will definitely like to come back to tru more items on the menu! If you haven't yet, come try!

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    Haley F.

    We came on a Thursday night for the burger and a beer deal and it was fantastic! It was the best burger we have had in the Capital Region. We also tried the Upstate whiskey flight and the strawberry rhubarb margarita and both were delicious! Such quality food and drinks for a reasonable price. Service was very good and it was a great atmosphere. Can't wait to go back!

    Cucumber Amuse-bouche.
    Roger K.

    I thought long and hard about taking a star away and how to explain my reasoning. We've enjoyed meals and service here, both in-house and takeout, on numerous occasions and we've always walked away feeling it was a five star experience. But on this occasion the walk away feeling was that the meal and experience did not seem exceptional. Reservations were made a week ahead of time to ensure that we would leave in time to attend an event in Saratoga. The suggested time we were given was perfect (keep the 5). We were seated in the "new room" and when my wife felt a very cold draft coming from an air vent behind her chair, our server was quick to provide a cover for the vent. Obviously, a problem they've dealt with before (keep the 5). Along with the menus we were promptly served an amuse-bouche of cucumber and sesame seed, and some house-made herbed focaccia with a white bean spread. Both were excellent (keep the 5). The draft beer selection was a nice cross section of a handful of styles, not dominated by IPAs, from mostly smaller NY breweries (keep the 5). I chose to try for the first time a beer from Schilling Beer Co. in Littleton NH, Alexandr Pilsner ($8). It was clean, refreshing, and light flavored. Upon hearing the daily specials from our server, we chose to share the Braised Calamari ($19) as an appetizer and my wife ordered the Pan Roasted Halibut ($46). I stayed with the regular menu and selected The Best Fried Chicken ($34). The Braised Calamari was outstanding (keep the 5). The non-breaded squid was perfectly cooked with pozole verde, zucchini, avocado, crispy tortilla strips, and cilantro. And I got to enjoy all the heads. The Pan Roasted Halibut was beautifully plated with smoked corn cream, fingerling potatoes, chorizo, roasted fennel, a piquillo vinaigrette, and fresh cilantro. The halibut may have been just the slightest bit overcooked, but was still moist, and the flavors of the other ingredients seemed somewhat disjointed. The Spanish style chorizo slices seemed too large for their flavor and texture to be melded with the other ingredients (not a 5 dish). It's been a long time since I've had fried chicken. Maybe I'm not being fair; maybe I don't expect a comfort dish to be outstanding. But I did enjoy it and it satisfied that craving I had. The chicken was lightly breaded and the meat from a wing, a thigh, and breast was supper moist. The apple butter was tasty on both the buttermilk biscuit and the chicken, the bacon braised greens were flavorful, and the pimiento mac & cheese were a reasonable alternative to the normal ooey-gooey variety served elsewhere (I just don't see it as a 5 dish). Finally, service was excellent. Young staff assigned to refill water glasses and buss the tables remained unobtrusive throughout dinner but presented themselves professionally at the appropriate times (keep the 5). The only distraction was the friendly bartender, who in conversation with a couple dining at the bar, spoke so loudly that he almost overpowered the excellent background music being piped in (drop the 5). Can't give a 4.5, so it gets rounded up. Looking forward to another 5 in the original dining room on our next visit.

    Perfect Porkchop
    Emily C.

    First time, long time. My first time here yet my sister's fam have been going here for a very long time! Finally got to try it. Wow they weren't lyin! Such genuinely nice service, expansive and eclectic menu, and an impressive cocktail and mocktail offering. Had the shrimp and grits- omg best grits ever! Creamy and tasty with a creole flavor profile, I wanted to finish it all but the portion was mighty (could order half portions.) the pork chop was a standout, cooked perfectly at Medium, charred and seasoned, I scooped up an unravaged bone and took it home for later. Desserts lived up to the expectations and I can't wait to go back. Highly recommend this gem of a place, close enough to Saratoga and by far a neighborhood hotspot!

    Fried chicken
    Jen H.

    While the ambiance was warm and welcoming and the apps were good, I can't get past 2 things: 1. Portions are generally small for the price 2. The fried chicken plate was served with a biscuit, which we initially thought was filled with cheese, but it was uncooked dough. We alerted the waiter who apologized and went back to the chef to get another one. The second biscuit they brought out was still doughy and raw in the middle. Unsure what happened there, but for $34, maybe offer a different side if you can't get it right? 4 people who shared 2 apps, 3 drinks and 3 entrees with tip ended up being almost $260. If we were in Brooklyn or Manhattan, sure, I'll expect those prices and smaller portions, but for Ballston Spa, it's not worth it.

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    C S.

    Exceptional Food here there is no denying that...I forget I'm upstate when I'm here.... However atmosphere and service could use improvement, and unfortunately food portions are extremely small and so is the menu. What there is a lot of is Bourbon possible new name "Next Door Bourbon and Bar"

    Brussel sprouts ! Excellent

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    The food was amazing. The service from our friendly bartender and all staff was amazing. The ambiance was amazing. Top notch all around.

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    Been going to Next Door Kitchen since they opened. I never had a bad experience there. The food, service, atmosphere are all great.

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    Great food and atmosphere, varied farm to table fresh food. Wide selection of liquor and spirits.

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    Always so delicious and the staff is very kind. The breakfast burrito is my absolute favorite.

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    It's a bit expensive but it has delicious food. I recommend you try it. Friendly Service and good ambiance, local restaurant

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    I remember it well. Drinks and food had always been very good. Have not been since COVID but will go back soon.

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