Good food and great service. Andrew was our waiter and he was amazing. We had a group and was seating in the reserve room. I had the filet and it was amazing.Lobster Mac and cheese was sooo good. Drinks were also very good. My favorite was strawberry slice. The dessert room was a nice treat and a must. I will be returning. read more

Scarlet Knife - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Latham, New York

Great farm to table establishment. Staff are personable and attentive, from the bartender (Doug) recommending drinks (he makes an excellent mojito and espresso martini!) to the waitress (Ali) serving delicious food. Came for lunch on a Saturday afternoon, not too busy, and enjoyed an excellent meal. Desserts are top notch too, compliments to the amazing pastry chef!!! Met the owner, Paul, who is very passionate about this undertaking! It was such a delight to get a tour and be able to talk with him. I wish I had taken more pictures of the food, was so distracted by how delicious and fresh everything was and the decor. The ambiance is casual chic, not pretentious at all. This is a must try!! You won't be disappointed. Even the bathrooms are beautiful! read more

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Absolutely amazing for adult dinner with great music in the side. Great service and excellent tastes of food.

Service was very good, Peyton was our server and she was very attentive and awesome! As for the food, I had the "rack of lamb" ($46) and my husband had the halibut ($46). My husband was pleased with the taste of his dish and finished the whole thing but he did note that the piece of fish was incredibly small for the price. My dish was okay, they should not be calling it a rack of lamb if it's only three ribs over a massive plate of lettuce, they should call the dish a salad with some lamb. Very disappointing for how much we paid for our meals. As for the ambiance, the space is SO large and not very romantic sitting next to the bright kitchen, warm and white lights clashing , just not a great vibe. Also side note - not a crazy big deal but when your average plate price is $35-$45 dollars , using old cut up menus as dish napkins pisses me off. We are really unsure if we will be returning ! read more

Corporate greed At its worst. If you're looking to spend mediocre food masquerading as innovative for outrageous prices then the scarlet knife is the place for you. When the waitress made a mistake and brought us the wrong salad instead of just leaving the salad there that they were going to throw out anyway she took it away and said I'll have to charge you if I leave it here when ordering shrimp and scallops when substituting three shrimp For three scallops there was an up charge of $12. The scallops were prepared without any flavor and grilled watermelon sounds nice, but it's really nothing special. My companions order of barbecue salmon came with potatoes in a barbecue sauce that was in edible and three pieces of a corn cob That he had to eat with his hands although they were presented as fork edible the Scarlet knife is under the delusion that is in Manhattan not Latham New York hopefully enough people will realize that they can get a much better value for their money at some of the finer restaurants around. I won't even mention the ordinary is of the bread or that the server never offered to bring more but that's really getting picky read more

Delicious, creative food. The wild mushroom soup is a must have! It's a gorgeous, quiet space. The wait staff is very friendly & go above and beyond. read more

We live close to Scarlet Knife so we've been there a few times. The food is always quite good, they have a nice varied menu. Both waiters and waitresses are polite, everyone who works there helps each other out, so service is top notch. The place is beautiful inside and I've eaten at 2tops, 4tops and at large banquet setting. Always really good, tho I wish servings were a little larger. I've got nothing but goid things to say. Pricey, but what restaurant isn't. read more

Great folks great food. Wife and I had a great time much better than what I heard prior. Place is terrific will be back

Unusual location for a fine dining restaurant, but I enjoyed it nonetheless. Chef's counter is really far away from the action, so in retrospect, I would sit at a table instead. Food and drinks were well-prepared--I had two of the specials, the pistachio crabcake, and the roast duck breast. The crabcake had huge chunks of crab barely held together with binder, so major thumbs up on that one! The duck was perfectly prepared and served with a luxurious celeriac puree. Both items hit the spot and still left me room for the yummy pecan tart. I'll be back when I'm in the area again! read more

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The Sunday brunch here was great - my first time and would definitely come back for dinner! The drinks and food were good. The open kitchen, live music, and dessert room were cute additions to our experience here. Folks came by often to replenish our waters. The waitress was kind and attentive. They might have forgotten one of our appetizers (Cesar salad) that we ordered but everything else was on-point. Location is a little funny being in a strip mall type setting. Plenty of parking and they have an outdoor patio too. read more

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Ambiance is great! Food is okay. Nice wine selection but I thought overpriced.did not try the dessert room.

The Scarlet Knife has debuted as the newest fine dining spot in the Capital Region. With self made comparisons to other local fine dining spots, the expectations were high. Let me start with - I love fine dining and have no issue spending money on good food and experiences.. The oddest thing about this spot is the location, an old Kmart in Latham/Watervliet, sharing an enormous parking lot with a local gym. You really wouldn't know once you enter though, besides the very high ceilings which give you a warehouse feel. The place is very nice, modern, industrial chic. I started at the bar since I arrived early. It was unexpectedly not crowded at 5:30 on NYE, and my drink came quickly. I started with a very pricy SK Manhattan, but when you know what you want, you order it. I love manhattan, and this was a good Manhattan. It was a good quality rye and finished with my favorite, a luxardo cherry. As soon as we sat down, a band started near the bar. I will say, the very loud music did not fit with my idea of fine dining. The volume seemed to fade down as the dinner went on, but we could barely hold a conversation at the table for a while. It was good music though. Service was pretty good through out the meal, but we did have to flag down the server a few times. He was very nice and accommodating. We started with some drinks. We had two bottles of wine and several cocktails throughout the meal. All were good and I definitely appreciate that the wine list had plenty of bottles in the $30 price range, that can be rare at some high end spots. We then asked for a basket of bread since we saw it being brought to some tables. There was a mix of focaccia and dinner rolls with a side of cinnamon butter. I asked for regular butter as well, the focaccia had a strong rosemary flavor so I couldn't imagine having that with cinnamon butter. But the breads were good. Soft and fluffy and the focaccia was full of flavor. We went all out with appetizers, mains and desserts. For appetizers, we ordered the Mussels (special), Chorizo Shrimp, Bone Marrow and Lobster Deviled Eggs. The mussels were a special for the night, served in a seafood saffron broth. The broth was so flavorful and rich we asked for extra bread to sop it all up. It was probably one of the best mussel broths I have had. The chorizo shrimp was really rich, the shrimp were kinda small but good, they were Argentinian pink shrimp. The broth under these were also worth sopping up. I had to try the bone marrow dish since it's not something on a lot of menus. It was a gorgeous presentation with a huge bone. There wasn't too much marrow to get into, but what was there was unctuous and fatty. There were only two little crostini's so I used the table bread to get the rest. The veggies underneath were great to break up the fat. I think this dish was slightly under seasoned, but still very good. We ordered the Deviled Eggs after the appetizers were served so they were served with dinner. They were good but nothing super special. The lobster on top was small and the caviar wasn't super noticeable when you ate it all together. For mains we order the Ribeye (special), Butter Poached Lobster (special) and the Truffled Scallops. My dining partners had the ribeye and lobster. The ribeye was perfectly cooked, but the peppercorn crust was heavy and had a slightly off flavor, and it was under seasoned in terms of salt. We requested salt for the table during the mains. The potatoes and asparagus served with the steak were great. The potato was skinless hasselback style, very special and really creamy. The lobster was outrageously tender, but also slightly under seasoned. It was served with mashed potatoes and a ton of sliced fennel. The fennel was left untouched, it felt like an odd pairing with the sweet and buttery lobster. I knew I wanted to try the Truffled Scallops when I saw the menu, it mentioned shaved white truffle. Surprisingly, I didn't see any shaved white truffle on the dish. The dish was four huge sea scallops over polenta with roasted broccoli. I felt like it was under seasoned with salt as well, but I really did enjoy the dish. I could taste hints of truffle throughout, but it wasn't what I expected. All the mains were pretty good, maybe not rave worthy, but it made for a great meal. All the mains were good potion sizes. I am not a dessert person but I have heard great things about their desserts. We ordered the Campfire Song, Praline Pyramid (special) and Eggnog Crème Brûlée (special). The campfire song was similar to a pecan pie and it was really good and the best dessert of the three. Not to sweet. The Praline Pyramid was gorgeous but the chocolate gelato was very dark and rich and was difficult to finish. I order the Eggnog Crème Brûlée and it was a nice simple treat to end the meal. The creamy and decadent eggnog crème was delicious and the contrast with the sugar crust and crispy tuile was great. read more

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A great addition to an area of not too much fine dining. The food is amazing and the dessert room is an experience that leaves one wanting to return for that adventure alone. The cocktails are quite good and the wait staff is very friendly. A bit pricey, and worth the night out. read more

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What a spectacular find! The service was impeccable, and the food was absolutely scrumptious! Everything from appetizers to desserts were interesting, delicious and perfectly cooked. And the Old Fashioned cart- the manager came and made my husband's cocktail tableside! There is a dessert room that looked super fun as well. Not sure if we will be back up those way soon, but I will be recommending to anyone who is!! read more

We came as a large group with reservations for Sunday brunch. They were not prepared for us. Service was poor. Eggs Benedict came out luke warm and certainly not for the outrageous price. Will not return. read more

Really bad. Sat at the bar for 10 minutes waiting for the rest of my party and was not acknowledged by the bar staff. Once seated at our table, everyone's drinks came except my drink (which was ordered off menu) which took 40 minutes, not an exaggeration. My friend was served a drink in a literally broken glass. I was then served the single most disgusting meal of my life. I was only able to take 2 bites because it tasted as if there was a pound of salt in it. Complete with shrimp that I had to devein myself. The Golden Ticket dessert tasted of sugar and nothing else. Way too sweet. Flambé was just bourbon/ice cream soup. Over $100 later and going to bed hungry. read more

We revisited over RPI parents weekend a few weeks ago, and it was just as amazing as the year before!!! The LOVE, attention to DETAILS and MOST IMPORTANTLY - we recognized staff from the previous YEAR!!! That is AMAZING!! The owners put so much time and effort into every aspect of this establishment. The food is absolutely top-notch, and the DESSERT ROOM - AMAZING!! I got a peek of the kitchen and it is IMMACULATE!! Ask for a little tour, or to peek inside the doors. As a previous pastry chef, this is a spacious, dream kitchen and I was so impressed by the high standards of cleanliness and organization. AND - the FOOD. Just amazing. AMAZING. Brunch is decadent - the crab hash, crème brûlée French toast, eggs Benedict - you can't go wrong. Visit the Dessert Room and tuck into a cozy booth. Order the Golden Ticket - you'll dream about it days afterwards! read more

One of the best brunches I've ever had no lie! The food is just spectacular. Do yourself a favor and get the 'To My Hearts Content' dessert.... BEST DESSERT IVE EVER HAD. I will now be trying to recreate it for the rest of my life. read more

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I never leave reviews but after my experience here, I think a review is warranted. We arrived at 1130 for their Sunday brunch. First impression was the place is very pretty and the ambience is great. Loved the live music. Drinks were amazing. We ordered some apps and our food around the same time. Our apps came out relatively quickly. I was with my friend and we were just talking while snacking on the food. We ordered Calamari, short rib braised flat bread, truffle croque madame, and porchetta sunrise. A lady whom was at the hostess station came over and asked us if we didn't like the calamari because it wasn't gone. We politely said it was good and we were just busy chatting. Kind of weird. An hour and 30m goes by and our food still hadn't come out. Our drinks were gone. And we politely asked the lady who had come up to see us before if we could just cancel our food and speak to a manager. We had watched multiple people who arrived after us get their food and leave. Not 10m later our food comes out, lukewarm, the bread was hard on the bottom. Our eggs were cold, and burnt around the edges. we were there for a total of two hours and didn't receive our food until the last 10m of being there. And the manager never came over to speak to us I feel like this place has huge potential to be amazing. But not really sure what the breakdown was. There were only about 10 tables occupied when we went. read more

I was surprised to see this spot so quiet on a Saturday night. The food was great and the staff went above and beyond to make you happy. There was also a little light live music which added to the charm. Only issue we had was that the calamari was a bit chewy. Everything else was perfect and I loved their oyster option East/ West read more

This restaurant was recommended to me by a friend and it did not disappoint! Probably my favorite restaurant in the area. The drinks were great! We had a dirty martini, the carrot old fashioned and the I love you Ginny. For dinner we ordered the French onion short rib and 6oz greater Omaha prime filet. With duck fat Brussels sprouts and sautèed garlic spinach. The meat was so juicy and you didn't even need a knife to cut it. We then moved over to the dessert room where we had the apple of my eye and chocolate jubilee which were both made in front of us. The dessert room was a fun experience. You can move there after dinner or reserve the room for dessert only. The service was great and they even had live music that night. Lots of parking as well. read more

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I left a glowing review eight months ago. unfortunately the same cannot be said for this last visit. We had a reservation for four. when we walked in 50% of the booths and better seating were available, but instead we were led to a table closest to the open kitchen - the worst seating in the restaurant, I asked to be seated near window and they said it was for a bigger party.15 minutes later a party of four was seated at that table. They had the same server as us. parties of two were seated during that time frame in the larger booths. for the price of the food. and with the restaurant 1/2 empty when we arrived, I expected a decent ambience. A diner would have be more enjoyable. i won't be going back read more

This is just a dessert review. We heard about this dessert room and had to give it a try. The only other dessert room I've ever heard of was an elite steakhouse in Florida. We were greeted with a very friendly staff and promptly seated to our table of our choosing in the dessert room. The dessert room was beautifully decorated with deep red velvet curtains and a huge golden ticket from Willy Wonka on the wall. The dessert menu was a eclectic with a lot of very unique options. You can immediately tell that in order to put together such a specific menu they probably had a pastry chef on site. They did!! I ordered a honey crème brûlée with cream cheese, ice cream and my wife ordered the golden ticket. Both of these desserts were phenomenal. Crème brûlée is a very temperamental dessert, this dessert was done to perfection. You can tell that the caramelization was done fresh it was crispy and warm with a fantastic flavor that complimented the delicate custard that was flavored with fresh honey. The ice cream you can tell was homemade with a high concentration of cream and made by an expert . The pastry Chef is amazing . The golden ticket is a chocolate lovers dream. Since I have a sensitive pallet it was almost too much chocolate for me, but the mousse was flavorful, the ice cream was pungent and the presentation was amazing. I highly recommend this experience for you, it won't break the bank and was relaxing and fun. I will go to the Scarlet knife again for dessert however, having such a fantastic experience, I will definitely be back for dinner too.. read more

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A few of us came here for brunch on Sunday and it was delish!! Our waitress was really kind and helped us with some recommendations. We got the bread basket with the flavored butter for the table. The butter was so soft and had great flavor, I would definitely recommend getting that. The waitress recommended the truffle croque madame which is Smoked ham, Gruyére, Parmesan, truffle bechamel, country bread, poached egg. The bread is nice and thick and all the toppings were so filling. This was a fork and knife dish! Even though we were so full, we decided to go to the dessert room. We left our table and was through to a Willy Wonka themed room and got strawberry fields. Everything I had here was amazing, I would definitely recommend this place. Great brunch spot or date night location. read more

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We've been wanting to try Scarlet Knife for awhile and finally did. Is it pricey? Yes. Is it worth it? Yes. 10 out of 10 on food, drinks, service and atmosphere. I would say it's a special occasion place. And I can't wait to go back !! The cocktail I wanted was no longer on the menu. But they had the ingredients so made it for me. Dinner was the halibut for me. The serving was ample and delicious. Hubby has the short rib. I hope it's on the menu when we go back so I can have it. Give it a try and make your judgement. I'm sure it Will be good! read more

This place is superb. My second time. Each course was delicious and the desserts are especially delicious considering I'm not a sweet eater. Excellent service. On the ball and very accommodating. I can't wait to go back. read more

Scarlet Knife - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Latham, New York

Went Tuesday 10/3 for our 59th anniversary and had terrific entrees. but we began with the mussels/lobster bisque. Paul Dimm knocked it out of the park. The mussels were so tender they melted in your mouth. And the lobster laced broth was to die for. I had the short ribs on a bed of smashed potatoes garnished with crispy French onion fries. My wife had the scallops and savored them only wishing there were more.Rusty nails capped the night. I now know whereto go to treat myself. See you Paul!! read more

My work held a private event here and everyone raved about the food. I can't wait to bring my family. The mac and cheese was excellent, mini beef Wellington's were to die for. Service was great. I can't wait to go again. read more

This past Tuesday we went to the Scarlet Knife. I must say I love the look and feel of the place. Industrial and cool. The staff and manager were great. The food was delicious! If you enjoy an Old Fashioned, they come to the table with a cart and make it for you table side. We ordered the Mezze Platter; it was a good size and was great for sharing. The calamari were crisp and delicious. They had lovely fresh raw oysters too. We were a party of eight, everyone enjoyed their entrees: Shrimp and Scallops had grilled watermelon, the burger was tasty and plated beautifully, French Onion Short Rib was tender and was topped with a pile of crispy fried onions, lastly the Grilled Ribeye & Black Angus Filet were cooked perfectly and also delicious. Our reservation was later in the evening, we sat around 7:50, and despite the fact that the restaurant was already officially closed (they close at 9 pm) by the time we finished dinner they asked if we would like to have our dessert in the "dessert room" so we did. That space was cozy with comfy booths with velvet drapes. We could not be happier with the overall experience for our family get together. It was the special evening I had hoped for. read more

Scarlet Knife is trying to achieve something that is completely out of reach for the owner and staff. - We made a 6:30 reservation and arrived on time only to be told that they wouldn't have a table for us for at least 20 minutes and we could sit at a high-top in the bar....no apology at all. - We decided to sit at the high-top and then waited 25 minutes just to get water and it was over 35 minutes before someone took our drink order. - Took so long to get the drinks that another waitress came and took our drink order again, confused that someone else had already done so. - When drinks finally arrived, one of the glasses of wine was filled with small pieces of cork and the waitress didn't know which glass had the scotch and which one had the bourbon. - 10 minutes later the 2nd waitress showed up with another set of the same drinks. Once again, one glass of wine was filled with small pieces of cork and once again, this second waitress did not know which drink she had brought was bourbon and which one was scotch. - First waitress returned, could not recite the entree special for us. Frustrated, as we've been sitting at our table for almost an hour now, we just placed our orders. - Waitress was clearly not familiar with the menu, and I had to point to and described the entree I wanted. I specifically said I wanted the entree, not the small plate, and then described to her the difference between the two. - Salads were delivered which were good. - No one ever brought bread until we asked, which arrived well after everyone had finished their salads. - Entrees arrived and I was brought the wrong meal which was going to be corrected "right away." - Two friends ordered lobster/mussels and neither dish included the grilled baguette they were supposed to come with as described on the menu. The waitress clearly did not care and we had to insist that she go to the kitchen and get the baguette. - My friends had all finished their meals and their dishes had been completely cleared by the time my meal finally arrived (approximately 2 hrs after our reservation). The meal was supposed to contain oyster mushrooms, a major ingredient of the dish, but there were none. read more

We just got home from a fabulous dinner out with friends. Danielle was our server and was absolutely a delight, attentive, and wonderful about being careful for my friend who is gluten free due to allergies. Cocktails and wine and ambiance set a wonderful mood. IThe food was absolutely heavenly, and everyone of us love our appetizers and meals. We had a range of dishes including lobster mac and cheese, flatbread, a cheese plate, salad, rosters red pepper soup (yum!!!), short ribs, veal, scallops, and chicken. All perfectly timed on the table and excellently prepared. We even went to the dessert room and enjoyed several desserts and coffee. The brown butter ice cream was ohhhhh so good. A blend of rich vanilla and creaminess and the subtle undertones of buttery goodness. We will be back for sure. read more

Great brunch! Service was excellent. Food was wonderful. Our first Sunday brunch at SK. We will definitely come again. Thank you.

Our party of 16 enjoyed the brunch selections. Our server, Chelsie and Cory, were attentive and cordial. The holiday sights and sounds ensured us a very comfortable start to enjoying each other's company. My husband and I are glad we chose to celebrate our 19th "Santa Brunch" with our children and grandchildren at Scarlet Knife. read more

We thought the food was delicious. I love how open the kitchen is and that you can watch the chef at work. This was our first time there and we will be back. read more

The food was very good, but not great. The service was very good, too. The atmosphere of the restaurant was excellent; very comfortable and bright. They need to pick up their game in the food area. read more

I heard mixed reviews about this place but I had to give it a fair chance myself. The food tasted GREAT. From the apps to the entrees everything was very tasty. However, the portion sizes were a downer for me. I'd like to compare this place to a 677 prime type establishment where if I'm paying top dollar for a meal, I'd like a decent sized meal. I ordered the scallops (which again were very good) but it only came with 3. For dessert we ordered the carrot cake ($18). Again was very good but for $18 it may have been the smallest most expensive piece of cake I've ever eaten. I really liked this place but it would be hard to go back knowing I'm paying so much for so little. ONE more thing! Their gin & tonic menu was SUPERB! read more

Our server was very friendly and helpful. The appetizers were quite good. The potatoes were our favorite. We ordered four different entrees. The chicken was the best dish out of the four. The gnocchi was super heavy swimming in a sauce and you could see the separated oil. It was basically inedible. Their dessert menu looked interesting but the ones we wanted needed to be served in a separate dessert room and we did not want to leave our table. It was super expensive for the quality of food offered. read more

Went here for a fantastic brunch. The restaurant is beautiful and pristine. Service was excellent. The menu was thoughtful and unique. Easily the best food and drinks around. Great atmosphere. We cannot wait to go back! read more

I came here for my 2 year anniversary and it was lack luster. The food tasted like it was 2 days old, the service was great but the food for the price was not worth it all. read more

Brunch there was amazing . Everything is done from scratch and it is delicious. They have a desert room. I will definitely go back . Had lobster and eggs , just delicious. It's a beautiful place . The bar area is great . I enjoyed to see how every table is spaced out and comfortable. read more