The best French onion soup I've had and I've had a lot of French onion soup. Service is good

Great wings awesome burger well worth a stop , service was great friendly staff , ambiance was great as well ........

The food here is really good. I find it to be crowded. A lot of nites. Friendly definitely worth a visit. read more

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Love this place!! Always predictably good! Great service and vibe! Great varied menu! Fish and chips best ever!

The atmosphere is home town but very warm and welcoming the service was fast and friendly. The food was delicious and we would definitely go again. read more

Great place great food great people.Aways good and friendly people Vbg wings are fire... read more

Great food and service! Definitely check them out . Bartender was so friendly . The buffalo chicken egg rolls are to die for

Cozy hometown bar with friendly service. The food is consistently good, great bar food, creative weekly menus, love the sweet potato fries, or any variation of egg rolls. Burgers and wraps are delicious, best of all drinks are always great and beer is served cold! read more

Places always on point wings are fire good people good food good atmosphere definitely would go here again.

I had an unexpectedly awesome entree of chicken cordon blue with smashed potatoes gravy and fresh green beans. Service was excellent.

Excellent food and great blue collar bar atmosphere. Had stuffed mushrooms and shrimp tempura. Superb. read more

Just stopped in after walking on the nearby rail trail and had some grub. The place was hopping on Memorial Day, rainy out busy inside. I got the yolks on you burger that had a fried egg on it I had them add chipotle mayo and switched cheddar cheese in for American amazing burger. Lots of flavor, I'll come here again and hope for consistency. My girlfriend got the big Mac wrap. She said she would get it again really tasty cold beers, great experience. We've come here a couple of times before on Mondays and taken advantage of the fish taco specials they have on Mondays which are very tasty as well but I really wanted a burger. read more

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Went there to hear music on a very busy night. Didn't have anything to eat or drink (no one asked), but the food that I saw come out of the kitchen to others looked good, especially the burgers. read more

Love love love this place@ Great pub food and friendly staff!!! Food is always good along with a creative menu.

Update: Went to have dinner and drinks with my wife, food came out, boneless chicken wings, way over cooked, and almost crumb like, plate was mostly breading. Also the owner of the establishment was exceptionally rude at the time of visit when my wife and I inquired about getting our drinks to go, as with the COVID laws in place take out orders can also include alcoholic beverages. We had yet to consume our drinks and were willing to order additional food as takeout to have the drinks placed on that tab. At which point the drinks were removed from our table but not our bill, and we were told by the owner in a very nasty and sarcastic voice, "I'm sorry you can't finish your drinks in the duration of your meal." When I complained that the drinks had been removed from the table and not the bill they were brought back, still full, and there at that point we were met with threat of calling the police if I refused to drink and pay for an alcoholic beverage that was removed from the table, then brought back after we complained they would not remove it from the bill. After the fact, when I decide to take time to write a review I am contacted by the owner stating that my review is invalid and doesn't substantiate what actually transpired and that, in her words, the real reason for my review is because the restaurant would not break NYSLA law, which is not at all what we wanted. Food was disappointing. Ordered boneless wings and received mostly bread crumbs, or what appeared to be what was left over from another tables order. Way over cooked, and over priced. Used to love coming here and supporting local businesses, but I'd rather burn my money at least that wouldn't taste as bad. read more

Valatie Bar & Grill - Owner decides to discuss nysla law instead of owning up to the fact that someone could possibly be dissatisfied with the food quality. - Sports Bars Near Me - Valatie, New York

I don't like giving bad reviews but, maybe they can do better next time since we have been ordering takeout for 2 years. We've been getting the same order pretty much for 2 years now and this time it was terrible. We get 5 orders of taco variations like fish tacos to the surf and turf. That normally are overstuffed and have lots of cabbage and sauce and the last time, it was just pitiful. I mean, barley anything in the tacos at All. One shrimp and one small slice of steak in the surf and turf. Wasted $80 for a family of five read more

Very good bar food Burgers nice and juicy everyday specials Taco Mondays and more great staff typical bar atmosphere!!

Great food, great drinks and great atmosphere. Family owned and run...and their love of what they do shines through! Date night, family meals or a quick drink with friends- suitable for all of it! read more

Great food and prices. However, they are charging customers for credit card use, so I'll not be returning. read more

Ordered take out twice recently. Hands down the best burger I've ever had anywhere ever! And the fries are amazing too. So much more than just burgers and fries, though. New fave!!! read more

I'm incredibly impressed with the updates this place has gotten. Valatie Bar & Grill is clearly aiming for a better clientel than the ruffians that used to haunt it's predecessor. On my visit at 5pm Saturday, I saw a wide range of ages, from seniors out for dinner, to early 20's; I'm sure it skews younger (21-40yo) as the night progresses. The bar that existed in this building before was decorated a little better than Buffalo Bill's dungeon from Silence of the Lambs, and was known for selling piss water for peanuts. Now it has soft lighting, ample seating with brighter windows, and ruff wood finishes. There were several TVs with games on, but that didn't give the bar a sports vibe. It was $5 for a Pint of Chatham Brewery's Oktoberfest, it was very good. They did have PBR on tap, along with Sierra Nevada, and something else that I can't recall. There was a nice selection of whiskey's and scotches prominently on display. The one-sheet food menu consisted of some tapas, salads, burger, and solid entree's. You won't find jalapeno poppers on the menu here. I did not order anything, though everyone seemed to be enjoying their food. (we ate across the street before coming in). I'll come back to see what the place is like at night, but for now I've got to say that I'm very impressed. read more

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Great Place . The Food and Service are excellent. The place is very clean with great Ambiance.

A fantastic family owned establishment that has really excellent food that not only tastes great when you go there, but also carries well for takeout! Tina and her family are some of the very best people and they have been doing one of the best jobs I have seen at offering an inviting atmosphere among the current regulations, while going above and beyond to keep everyone safe. The next time you are thinking about where to eat in Valatie/ Kinderhook this should be your choice. read more

My wife and I love this place. It's habit-forming, between the quick Service, interesting specials and the friendly and funny bar staff. There's something going on every night here, and old friendships are reignited. read more

Had our best takeaway meal experience so far at Valatie Bar and Grill. Ordered the Baja fish tacos and $5 margaritas--Monday is Mexican night. Really good food, generous drink, and smooth curbside delivery. We'll do it again! read more

Went out for the evening with friends when they hosted a band "Outbound " very crowded, ordered the onion straws ... my friend ordered the French fries....very greasy and you could smell the oil burning in the kitchen.. unfortunately about an hour later I became sick from the ingestion of the oil laden onion straws... service was slow and haphazard at best... read more

As this very challenging year (2020) approaches its end, Ruth and I just wanted to express our profound gratitude for the hard working family and staff at VBG for staying open throughout. And for always striving to please and make us feel welcome. The food is way more creative and better quality than typical bar fare and the drinks are reasonably priced. A cozy, neighborhood pub and a haven from the relatively isolated world in 2020. Thank you! read more

I wouldn't exactly call Valatie and the surrounding areas a food desert, but it does lack quality restaurants. See my earlier reviews. Blech. I was happy to read in the local paper that the restaurant was owned by the sons of the purveyor of Tierra Farms, home of delicious nuts, dried fruits, coffee, and lots of other things I'm probably forgetting. They bought the old run down bar in the village and gave it quite the face lift. It's got a large bar inside and 10-15 high top tables (an accessibility challenge, especially for short, pregnant people like myself). The place is a standard burgers and fries joint, with not much else on the menu. Veggie burger and chicken sandwiches, wings, and some sparse salad offerings. Hopefully there are plans to extend the menu a bit as popularity grows. That being said, they use good quality, locally sourced ingredients. This shouldn't even be a selling point, but unfortunately, despite living in an amazing agricultural area, most restaurants still use Ginsberg's or Sysco for their products. My husband enjoyed his burger and I had a fairly standard Caesar salad. My husband judges places like these by the quality of their fries, and I'm happy to report that he was pleased by their texture and taste. Dinner for two, with an appetizer, a few sodas and a whiskey was about $35. Burgers were around the $10 mark and my salad was something like $6. They had two specials that night (a special type of wings, 50 cent wings, and a chicken sandwich) and pitchers of local beer on tap at a discount. It also has a lot of big TVs to show the popular sportsball matches to draw in the locals for a relaxing evening. The decor and ambiance are relaxed and unpretentious, while serving good food in a friendly atmosphere that will appeal to the yuppies and locals alike. 3 stars for a great beginning, with more to come if they expand their options. Oh, and they do take out if you call ahead. read more

After much anticipation, I finally made a visit here. I was not disappointed. Go. Don't let the exterior fool you, inside this door is a clean, warm, and inviting local establishment serving excellent food at affordable prices. I visited with my parents, who are pretty adventurous sorts. The staff greeted us warmly and gave their names. Both Haley, our server, and Andrew, another server were friendly and helpful. We ordered drinks: The local and craft beverage list is well rounded. 6 wings to share in the whiskey BBQ flavor - not bad. Crispy and flavorful. The blue cheese dressing was good too. My dad ordered a burger with all the fixings and my Mom, the rib eye sandwich. Both with onions straws. Both, I am told, were Cooked to perfection and delicious. The onion straws were a tad too salty. I ordered a special of fish tacos with mango salsa and got the french fries. I can't turn down fish tacos. But while the fish was cooked perfectly, and the slaw light and crunchy, a salsa was more or a jam and it lacked any spice or full flavor. I was disappointed, even with pouring a handy dose of cholula hot sauce on it. The fries were perfect. Fresh with the skins. And the straws and fries were huge portions. Be gentle. All came to less than $60 before tip. We left happy and satisfied. They told me Monday nights are taco night with $5 margaritas. Maybe they can redeem themselves there. They do serve Patron! Overall a very solid choice for a night out. A good place to catch up with friends and eat good food. Go. read more

Valatie Bar & Grill - Tonight's special: fish tacos with mango salsa. Served with fries and Nine Pin Cider. - Sports Bars Near Me - Valatie, New York

We were fairly regular patrons of VBG when it was owned by Terra Farms, noted for it's dependably good service and great food. Then it changed ownership and it all went downhill. Staff changed, management changed and the menu changed. Became just another bar with mediocre menu. So we stopped going. Tonight was our first time back in several months and I'm happy to say things are looking up. Different menu (again), not advertised as "locally sourced" or "grass-fed" but nonetheless some interesting and well prepared choices. Excellent autumn drink special, tacos, burgers, and chicken sandwich. read more

This place is awesome! I came here late at night after the kitchen had closed to get some drinks. They were able to accommodate by providing free chips and salsa, allowing the party of 3 to get drinks. Service was perfect! The bartender then told us he would let us order fried food, got a order of six wings with "insanity" sauce. These were the best, and spiciest wings I have ever had, I definitely plan on returning for the food drinks and awesome service! read more

I used to like this place and prefer to support local business, but feel it has gone downhill since management changed. Menu options were always limited but previously was more interesting. Now just basic bar choices. Burger was tasty but ordered medium rare, it came out medium. Bun was either out in the air all day or a few days past its prime. Fries overdone, while mushy inside. Server was friendly but overworked. We sat there 10 minutes before she came to the table. Meanwhile the bartender was standing literally 4 feet away chatting with her friends, ignoring us. She could have come over herself, or alerted the server, or even yelled over a "sorry, we will be over shortly". Bottom line, it is the only bar-restaurant in town and draws a crowd, but neither the food nor service are remarkable. read more

If you like fresh food and top quality ingredients and a very reasonable price in a clean restaurant, this is the place for you. Everything is good and everything is reasonably priced. read more

Just found out about this place. For whatever reason Valatie has a lot of casual "mom & pop" style eating choices - nothing fancy, just pretty good, friendly places. The Valatie Bar & Grill takes things up a notch with a menu that offers both the usual's - burgers, wings, etc. but ups the offerings by using as many locally produced products as possible, as well as organic, grass fed, and healthy add-ons. With their connection to Tierra Farms it makes sense that nuts and dried fruits make an appearance in lots of items - especially salads, and it's well worth it. Big bar, lots of tables - far and near and a bright, clean place with super nice, knowledgeable staff that make it clear they are interested in the success of the place. read more

Valatie is becoming a first-rate destination, with the Valatie Bar and Grill is leading the charge. Fantastic food and beer selection, friendly and fun staff, and owned by people who are building up out community. I'm a vegetarian, and there's always plenty for me, but I hear their meat is top-notch Tierra Farms-quality stuff. I highly encourage you to visit. read more

Thrilled to have this addition to the nabe. The menu has some standard stuff and some that isn't, including surf and turf tacos, which were tasty. Plus the beer and booze selection is worthy and priced right, as is the food. I think the quality will continue to improve and I'll be returning to enjoy that upward curve. On a Friday night the joint was jammed and jumping, with 8 TVs showing the March Madness basketball games. it was lively to say the least.. If you are looking for an intimate eve, go elsewhere! Note: our server was tops; helpful and efficient. read more

Food is lacking, prices are very high compared to other establishments in the area that serve a better quality for the same price. Men in the kitchen decide to close whenever they want and not tell the bartenders, some weird shifty characters frequent this bar. read more

Always good food and attentive service. Ingredients are fresh. Grass fed burgers are great and their meatloaf is to die for. Fries are of the shoestring variety but never greasy and they don't skimp. Maybe a bit pricey for some but you get what you pay for. Most of the menu is bar food but done in a high class way. One of my favorite places to go. read more

Stopped by last week for a burger and a pint. After a 15-minute drive home, I spent the rest of the night recoiling from an excruciating case of food poisoning. When I recovered, roughly 36 hours later, I emailed the place -- not a complaint but a heads-up, since if it were my business I'd like to be kept abreast of such things. I expected a conciliatory reply, something along the lines of, "Sorry, hope you're feeling better." Nothing. In retrospect, this seems consistent with the attitude I've noticed in a half-dozen previous visits, where "regulars" get preferential treatment. Of course, to an extent, most restaurants and bars are like this; but in this case, perhaps management determined that replying was probably a waste of time, as I wouldn't be back. Something we can all agree on. read more

Brought my mom here after a very difficult day and we really enjoyed the low key atmosphere, good beer, and some excellent food. She will be telling her friends about the place and I will certainly be back when I am in town. read more