I've visited twice, both for dinner. Both times, after we arrived and got our table, the entire…read moreplaced filled up - every table. On my 1st visit, we ordered the meatball app and I got a veal dish, after trying for one of the fish specials that was sold out. Cousin got chicken parm. We both enjoyed all 3. Very good flavor, cooked perfectly and nice presentation. Very Good portion for price point. We both left with full bellies and had some to take home. Salads are included and I liked the house dressing. On my 2nd visit, I attempted to order the duck and beans pasta dish, but they were sold out of the duck. Switched to pasta with white clam sauce and it was delicious and plentiful. When we arrived, the server who sat us cautioned us and another couple and asked for us to bear with her, since the other 2 servers scheduled to work called out. She said it maybe slow. She and the bus boy helper kid ran the entire dining room and every table was full and she did a great job! We didn't feel like we waited extra at all. We ordered wine, an app and our meals and the pace of the meal was perfect. After 2 visits, I can confidently recommend Che Figata and it is on my top list. I'll visit frequently. Especially for the prices and portions and quality. Authentic great Italian food. Also, there is an ice cream shop next door - Jane's (home made) ice cream, which is great, too. That is - if you didn't get a delicious dessert at Che Figata. Buon appetito

Wow what a great restaurant. The food was delicious and the inside ambiance is so homey, it feels…read morelike you're in Italy. The food here was really good. I got the eggplant Parmesan and it was so good. The sauce was well balanced tomato with cheese on top. And the eggplant was crusted beautifully, nice and crispy. It comes with a side of spaghetti and bread. If you order this menu option I highly recommend sharing this with another person. It's definitely a lot for a single serving so come hungry. Another thing I appreciate about this restaurant is that they have a dedicated vegetarian section of the menu. For those who don't eat meat, they got you covered. It can get a little crowded during rush dinner time but you shouldn't have a problem getting a seat. I highly recommend this restaurant if you're in the area. Best Italian food in the local area.

Guys I found it! I…read morefound my favorite capital region eatery. Specifically, the "quick", easy, and cost effective food spot. I don't consider it "fast food" but sure, it's an assembly line bowl place, similar to the "chipotle" concept. I've now tried both the Albany (Stuyvesant plaza) location and the OG - Coxsackie one. Both were amazing. The big bowl at Coxsackie was ~$12 and it totally fills me up. Tastes delicious, and you can customize it, and I don't feel they nickel and dime ya, with up charges. Everything tastes fresh and the portion for price is on par and great for what you get. Pita is included with every bowl. Now, I can't wait to taste and try the entire menu and zero in on my favorite bowl, or do a make your own. Thanks Simones. You'll see me a bunch. If it was walking distance or closer, I'd go weekly!

Great food, good value, fast and friendly service! It's also a nice, clean place with plenty of…read moreseating sit and enjoy your meal. I highly recommend it to both locals and those traveling through the Capital Region. It's only about 5 minutes off the New York State Thruway exit 21B.

Ok I gave this place a 4th try and honestly I was never going to set foot in here again...so I…read moreordered the BLT and I must humble myself cause I loved it plus we got Mexican Street Corn. Then we got the grilled Bluebarry Muffin w/vanilla ice cream. Very very good two snaps and a swirl....

I was thrilled to see that Hudson Diner opened the day we arrived in town for a two-week stay. We…read morehave our favorite restaurants here that we visit every trip without fail, but we will always jump at the chance to try a new spot--especially when it's the brainchild of folks who run some of our other favorites in town. It is not surprising, then, that we thoroughly enjoyed our time here and were already planning our return before we had even finished our meal. Hudson Diner is wholesome, quirky, nurturing, fun, and affordable -- certainly a welcome addition to the dining scene! We walked in here at around 8pm on a Saturday night (they don't take reservations, at least at the time of this review). The space was about 2/3 full when we arrived, but about 15-20 minutes into our time here, it had filled up considerably. Hudson Diner took over the space that used to be Grazin' Diner, and while the bones are the same, the energy is noticeably different (read: improved). The menu at Grazin' was giving overpromising and underdelivering whereas Hudson Diner's menu is understated and what you'll receive is fresh, classic, and delicious. I heard from a friend that Hudson Diner was boasting an impressive cocktail menu, so we made that a priority upon arriving. Like the food menu, you'll see a list of well-known classics (i.e., margarita, martini, tom collins) and some lesser known classics (i.e., amaretto sour). Lately I've been more in the mood for the classics rather than that super fancy and intricate stuff, so this was exciting to me. I started with a mezcal margarita because it was a hot day and there's nothing that gets me more in that summery place. They couldn't do it spicy but they at least had salt, and it was delicious. My partner started with a Singapore Sling, which I was pleasantly surprised by (I often find them too sweet but this one was very well-balanced). I then made a hard pivot to a dirty (read: filthy) gin martini, because I am me. This one did not disappoint either! Food-wise, it's still all about the classics. Snacks/chilled apps, a bunch of salads, sandwiches/anything between bread, and mains. Yes, the bread is from Mel the Bakery. We split every as we're known to do, but it's not necessary to do shared plates style here. That said, it's always fun to try everything on the table. Eats, below: Smoked Fish Dip We threw this in at the last minute and the impulsivity paid off. Served with Saltines, which felt correct in this context. It was like very good whitefish salad, delicious and nostalgic. Greek Salad Nothing like a fresh Greek salad on a hot day. I would've liked a few more tomatoes thrown in there, especially at this time of year, but that's personal preference. Overall, a great salad that was very satisfying. Chicken Souvlaki w/ tzatziki, greek salad No frills, no problem. Little else to say about this other than it hit the spot. Chopped Steak w/ peppercorn sauce, onions, peas I was curious what "chopped steak" would be given that I've ever seen something described as such. Perhaps I was thinking it would be something similar to the way steak is served in carne asada? In this case, it was closer to hamburger than steak, the steak being "chopped" to the point of being essentially ground. My partner was surprised, but it was a moment of needing to withstand the surprise of getting something different than what you were expecting, because it was downright delicious. I loved every bit of it. Served with onions rings that we agreed were the perfect ratio of breading to onion, with space in between. Peppercorn sauce was delicious and I wish I could've gotten extra to take home and put on roasted veggies at some other meal. Lastly, I'll just say that the service was excellent. We were checked up on by multiple people throughout the meal, and water glasses were filled in a timely and efficient manner.

The first time I came up and stayed at the motel. Was in 2014. When the Greenville drive-in…read morereopened with a new operator. The drive-in theater is just about one minute away by car. You can see the back of the screen tower, from the parking lot of the motel. The motel was very nice, very quiet at night Nice sized rooms. A very beautiful place as well. I wanted to keep this place a secret but I had to post my review. I decided to try the restaurant for dinner. The building the restaurant is in looks like it dates back to the 1930s. When you first walk in you'll see that there's a very nice bar on your left. Some tables in that room but then more of the tables are in the main section. There's also a very nice porch that one can eat it in the warm weather. I decided to order the calamari appetizer I love calamari,but I found it's a hard thing for a restaurant to get just right. Sometimes they use too much breading. Other times the breading is too oily. Or the calamari, can be overcooked or undercooked. I was greeted by the host John who is very friendly, Who I chatted with her a bit, before my waitress came over. The calamari, came out and it looked absolutely beautiful. The first bite it was full of flavor, The breading very light, with a hint of lemon, with absolutely no oil or grease at all. I'd have to say, this is the best calamari I have ever had. Perfectly cooked, very light but tasty breading. I was told the cook had a secret recipe for this amazing calamari appetizer. I decided to get the steak for dinner. The The ribeye. Very nice portion, flavorful and perfectly cooked. Of course I had to go for breakfast the next morning. I decided to get the eggs Benedict dish with the special sauce also crab was included. This was fantastic. The entire dining experience was fantastic. Very nice atmosphere, excellent service and wonderful food. I returned several times since then. Each time the food is delicious. The restaurant is open Thursday through Sunday 4:30 PM to 9:30 PM. breakfast Sunday only, 8 AM to noon. The season runs from the first couple of weeks in May to November 22 just before Thanksgiving. My recommendation absolutely come here if you want to have a nice night or two away, while enjoying expertly prepared high-quality delicious meals.

Restaurant and bar service excellent. Quiet after 9 but taking in the local sites was ready…read more Motel style room clean but a bit dated. Bed comfortable, fridge and tv. WiFi a great plus as cell service near rooms is not great but allows for internet calling feature in most portable phones today

We spent Memorial Day weekend afternoon at Port of Call in the Catskills and ended up staying for…read morehours because the atmosphere was just so pretty sitting right on the water. I also have to say -- I genuinely do not understand some of the comments saying the waitstaff were rude or uninviting. Every female waitress we encountered was beyond gorgeous, cheerful, smiling constantly, and so kind to both me and my older great aunt. We got so many sweet compliments throughout the day and everyone made us feel very welcome. Michelle behind the bar was especially lovely and pours a STRONG drink, which we appreciated Honestly, I'm surprised they weren't busier for Memorial Day weekend, although maybe the bigger crowd came earlier in the day. Food-wise, the appetizers and seafood specials were very satisfying and obviously fresh. We ordered the crab cakes, soft shell crab special, their clam special (half clam casino / half clam oreganata), and a Bloody Mary topped with what had to be 12 shrimp. The crab dishes especially were fantastic -- those crab cakes were PACKED with crab and tasted incredibly fresh. I do want to leave a couple honest criticisms though. I was not impressed with the mussels in white wine sauce, despite multiple waitresses recommending them. This is a dish I order frequently in NYC and Long Island, so maybe my standards are high, but the sauce was unusually sweet -- my great aunt noticed it immediately too. It almost tasted like a sweet white wine was used, which just doesn't work for this kind of dish. The wine either tasted low quality or maybe wasn't cooked off enough. One other thing that disappointed me: the drawn butter is definitely not real butter. It tasted like a vegetable oil-based substitute. For a seafood restaurant serving fresh crab and lobster, I really think real butter should be standard. That said, I would absolutely come back here for the vibes alone. Beautiful waterfront setting, friendly staff, strong drinks, and fresh seafood made for such a relaxing holiday afternoon.

The problem here is the kitchen. It must be too small for the size of the restaurant. This place is…read morenot good for large parties. We were a party of 10 and told that there'd be a 45-minute wait for a table, which was fine with us. We had a couple rounds of drinks at the bar and waited patiently to be seated, which we were about an hour after arriving. The problem came when we ordered our appetizers - garlic bread w/ and w/o cheese, crab cakes (2 orders), sesame crusted ahi tuna, and bang bang shrimp (2 orders). We waited at least an hour for our appetizers. Even the garlic bread took over an hour. When I asked our server, (who was very good, professional, friendly and attentive), after waiting about 45 minutes, if we could just have our garlic bread, because we were extremely hungry now at 8:30pm, she said it was coming out soon but that she'd bring us some Italian bread, which we didn't want but we ate anyway. Our entrees took another 45 minutes to come out after we finished our appetizers. The food was good. The portions were large. It was just the extremely long wait time for the food that killed this place for us. After the meal, I politely and privately asked our server if there was anything that could be done to make up for the wait time. She asked the manager and came back out with a bottle of Sambuca and shot glasses. No one wanted that so we politely turned that away. Our server then asked if anyone wanted dessert or coffee. It was already about 9:45pm. We were tired from a long day and ready to get out of there, so everyone passed on dessert and coffee. Our server then came back with the check. No discount at all. So I politely said, "There was nothing that could be done about the wait?", and she said, "I can ask the manager again, but we offered you Sambuca and then dessert, which was going to be on the house, but you didn't want either." I said, "OK, yes, please ask the manager again." She came back and said, "The manager took off a round of drinks for you.", which I was pleased with. Bottom line - if you're a large party (more than 6), or if they have a large party ahead of you, don't eat here.

We happened upon Phos while walking around Catskill and stopped in around noon. We were handed a…read morebrunch menu that offered a range of options, all of which looked good. My wife chose the lamb burger and I went for falafel. Both turned out to be solid choices. I was impressed with the freshness of the greens served alongside as well as the perfect outer crunch and tender inside of well-spiced falafel. Our server was warm, welcoming, and efficient and the room was calm and comfortable. We will be back for dinner sometime soon.

We were long-time fans of Gaskins in Germantown, and when it closed down and we heard the chef was…read moreopening a new greek restaurant in nearby Catskill, we knew we needed to visit asap. Even with our high expectations, Phos definitely didn't disappoint. The space is beautiful and the staff were so kind and attentive (a few of them came over from Gaskins as well!). We kicked things off with a round of cocktails and appetizers, and the Voyager was one of our favorites from the drink menu. I also tried the Elysium martini, which as promised was super strong, but it was probably the only thing I tried during my entire visit that I wouldn't order again. I would have liked a little more of the olive brine and lemon verbena flavors to come through, most sips really just tasted like vodka. The meal only got better and better from there, though! We ordered a couple of the Mezze spreads with pita, the beets, and the roasted parsnips to start. Everything was delicious but the parsnips were an absolute home run, everyone at the table was blown away by how flavorful such a simple veggie could be. For entrees, some of the favorites at the table were the Phos Gyro, Sea Scallops, and the Swordfish special. You can really tell everything is farm-to-table, it's all so fresh and flavorful. I'm super excited about this spot, I can't wait to visit again the next time I'm in town!

Good food overall A bit pricey but cozy venue…read moreWorth a try on the river. Nice outdoor seating

We spent the weekend at the James Newbury Hotel, and on the recommendation of the front desk,…read moredecided to try Patrick Henry's for dinner. We were especially excited to see brick oven pizza on the menu, particularly the Rhode Island pizza, since we grew up eating that style and were looking forward to a little taste of home. The restaurant itself is small, with plenty of outdoor seating and a limited amount of indoor seating. Unfortunately, the experience went downhill from there. The service was extremely slow. It took about 15 minutes just to receive our drinks after ordering, and our food took even longer. I ordered the jalapeño watermelon margarita, which was very strong and packed quite a bit of heat. My husband had an IPA draft beer. For dinner, we ordered the Rhode Island pizza and a pepperoni pizza. After taking his first bite, my husband--who is usually the last person to complain about food--looked at me and said, "This is by far the worst pizza I've had in my life." I had to agree. The pizza was incredibly thin, stiff, and lacked the chewy texture that makes a good pizza crust. The crust itself was completely flavorless. Calling it "Rhode Island pizza" was especially disappointing because authentic Rhode Island pizza is typically served on a focaccia-style crust. This was paper-thin and crispy--it honestly felt like eating pizza on a cracker. When our waitress noticed we hadn't eaten much, we tried to politely let her know the pizza wasn't for us. Rather than asking what was wrong or offering any concern, she simply responded, "Our pizza is amazing." Unfortunately, that wasn't our experience. To be fair, they were operating with a limited menu due to being understaffed, but that didn't excuse the quality of the food or the lack of responsiveness to customer feedback. We were really hoping for a great meal based on the hotel's recommendation, but this was one of the most disappointing pizza experiences we've had. If you're in the area, we'd recommend looking elsewhere.

Food was ok but they screwed up the order!!! Sub was ok but sub that was supposed to be dry with…read moreRussian on the side had mayonnaise on it!!!! Probably won't be ordering from here any time soon!!!! Second sub was my buddies so I'm not sure what happened with that one???

Tonight was the usual busy Friday for Becky and the team at Stella's Athens. They came through…read moredelivering my dinner on time, piping hot and delicious. That shows what our local businesses do every day. We all make mistakes but tonight Stellas's and the team earned big thanks from me.