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    Vice & Virtue

    3.8 (40 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    Their Figgie Smalls is a fig infused take on an Old Fashioned.
    Bill Z.

    Vice & Virtue is a fun place to bring friends or family for food and drink. This is a place where I feel the whole is greater than the sum of its parts, and I can come up with a lot of parts. One part is the food, though that was a wee bit inconsistent (see below). Another part is the location, very convenient to downtown Schenectady and the train station, with municipal parking nearby that becomes free after 5pm and on weekends. Yet another part would be the friendly service, and it feels like this is somewhat of a neighborhood establishment because of the rapport between staff and customers. Another two parts are for the drinks - two parts because we made it a point to arrive before our 6:30pm reservation, so that we could take advantage of their happy hour specials that run from 4-6pm, available only at the bar or nearby hi-top tables. Besides discounted appetizers, beer and wine are discounted, and cocktails (except for top shelf ones) are 2-for-1 (as opposed to half price, so that's why I threw in two parts here). We did have the roasted cauliflower appetizer at the bar... let's just say if you really want that, get it during happy hour where it's a more reasonable price for what you get. Our dinners, on the other hand, were really tasty with generous portions. Much of the menu is split between hand-helds (think burgers and chicken sandwiches) or a handful of entrees. I really enjoyed my jambalaya - part of me regretted not having bread with it to sop up all the sauce, but part of me also knew I'd be stepping on the scales the next morning. Our other entree was the Mojo Chicken, which was cumin spiced chicken thighs served with rice, pico, beans and pineapple - slightly less conventional, still mighty good. The Yelp map for Vice & Virtue was off a bit because the address was slightly incorrect. Hopefully they accepted my update, so that you can more easily find this place to enjoy one or more visits here.

    Awful service experience
    Eric S.

    Been sitting here since 7:04 - it's 8:02. We've ordered soup and two apps....and here we with with a wine, flat ginger ale and my phone in hand. Can't rate the food - but WTF what the service. This is slow - Update from 15 mins ago - while the service was slow, the food is banging as my kids would say. Chowder should be in the Saratoga Chowder fest as it might win the damn thing and the other foods received were great.... So I was quick on the draw. Worth the wait.

    Joan H.

    Last week we were in the area and noticed that Vice & Virtue formerly Pinhead's was open... The reason we came by was there was a Cage Wars Ring Fight happening in the parking lot... that was a surprise. So DH and I decided the following week to check this place out as we didn't realize it was open after rumors of obtaining a liquor license. Happy Hour 2 for 1 Domestic bottles & Well drinks... Week Days 4pm-6pm high tops and bar only... This sounds good to us... We ordered... Cider $? domestic beers 2 for 1, roasted cauliflower $8, berry salad $12 and Thai Thighs $8 All were quite appetizing but the cauliflower was delivered quite a bit later then the rest... for a new restaurant working out the kinks it was ok... Overall we enjoyed our early evening happy hour... the service was pleasant ambiance was trendy and i'm sure it will make a hit in the neighborhood especially before a show at Proctors.

    Amanda M.

    Came in for happy hour and it was a super cute bar that is totally instagram worthy. Jordan was our bartender and was fantastic! Very attentive. Overall will definitely come back for a happy hour drink and I'm hoping to get some food the next time I stop in.

    Indian Summer and Maple Bacon Manhattan
    Kelly F.

    We hadn't been to the V+V location since it was Pinhead Susan's. We received a gift certificate for our anniversary, so we were compelled to give it a try. The website looked amazing, so we were excited for our experience. When we walked in, we saw an updated bar and dining room--quite metropolitan. We were seated at a table by the window where a vent blew cold air at me most of the night (It was a crisp October evening.). It was no big deal because I put my husband's coat over the chair to obstruct it. While I ordered the Indian Summer and my husband ordered the Maple Manhattan, we waited quite a while; in fact, the server took our food order before our drinks arrived. Finally, the drinks arrived, and they were phenomenal. We easily waited an hour from our drinks' arrival for our appetizer, the Brussels Sprouts. They were delicious, complete with julienne apples, but our meals arrived within two minutes. We were still eating apps when our dinners arrived, a huge pet peeve of mine. As we were eating and enjoying each other's company, the music is turned up to a hyperbolic level. A DJ started blasting 90s music--Mariah Carey and Return of the Mack. It was ridiculous. We had to yell across the table at one and other, but no one was dancing. When we asked if it was a dance club, we were told no. We felt like we travelled back in time to 1998. Overall, the food was good but slow, the service was friendly but weak, and the atmosphere was modern but ridiculous. Definitely go here if money, time, and conversation are not an issue.

    Tuna wonton crisp
    Andrena F.

    Great new spot in downtown schenectady. Interesting well thought out menu. Great service and definitely not your typical bar or restaurant in town. Nice enough for a fancy date but also great place to hang with friends. Happy is excellent!!

    Tyesha Y.

    Modern, chick and cute bar/restaurant. Great for a drink or dinner (I had dinner). They have a limited menu with various specials. They did run out of some of the specials, so get there early. Our waitress was really nice and accommodating.

    Thor's Hammer Steak- braised short rib with parsnip puree.
    Christine C.

    We attended the opening night of this new restaurant in Schenectady and were not disappointed. Tastefully renovated former Pinhead Susan's. Service was warm and friendly but they were obviously just getting to know the menu. Our party of 7 enjoyed drinks, appetizers, entrees and dessert to celebrate a family birthday. Highlights were the ginger gin cocktail (served in a champagne flute but would have been better served in a coupe glass), chicken riggies, and remarkably delicious butternut squash risotto. The tuna wonton appetizer was properly cooked and fresh but lacked seasoning, perhaps an acid note? On looking back at the menu I think the listed pickled red pepper and jalapeño were completely missing on my dish. Sigh. Our birthday boy loved his nicely seared and tender Thor Hammer steak and was thrilled at the inclusion of marrow but wished for more roasted veggies. The table agreed that the giant chocolate chip cookie with gelato was the best dessert of the three we tried. We'll go back again to see how things are flowing. A nice addition to the local restaurant scene. Would make a good spot to hit before a show at Proctor's.

    Chicken Caprese
    Destiny S.

    Great spot! Vibes, foods and drinks were awesome. Will definitely be back soon! Thanks for the great service as well.

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    Cocktails sucked didn't pour enough achocol wings didn't have any flavor to much money for a disappointing night

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    Great place! Burgers are awesome and super attentive to food allergies. Definitely recommend.

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    Excellent menu and service in a beautifully renovated spot. Highly recommend for both lunch and dinner.

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