Not really used to leaving reviews but ever since this place got a new chef, the food has been…read morephenomenal. I got the fried catfish filet with rice and it was juicy and well seasoned. The rice came with a sauce so the flavor combo was immaculate. I hate Salad but this one actually complemented it cause it was refreshing Genuinely the best fried fish I've had in Albany so far. Below are the before and after pictures of that meal. There was no one out front but the chef came out himself and took my order. Jamaican accent, sealed the deal for me that the food was gonna be good before he went back inside. Pretty decor and they were playing some good music. Place is pretty empty but oh well... More table space for me

Nice place to stop and eat. Love the Steak and Meatball Sandwiches here. Food and drinks were…read moredelicious here. Again, another good family type of atmosphere to be with friends, girlfriends, boyfriends, husbands and wives. Servers were cool here. Very professional, i love it.

First time trying this restaurant and we were pleasantly surprised. Food was great - beef on a wick…read moreour favorite! We even returned for a second time and just as pleased. Service was great.

This place is amazing the burgers are the best and the wings are amazingly crispy…read more The all wood interior gives it a great ambiance as well.

Tops is always a solid choice for breakfast and lunch- they have yummy chocolate chip pancakes and…read moreeggs Benedict- awesome wraps and club sandwiches as well as delicious pies and cakes

The food is usually good here. Sometimes great, sometimes borderline bad. If only rating the food…read morethis would 4-stars. The service in terms of delivery is abysmal. They get something wrong, usually in the way of forgetting something, the vast majority of the time. You just can't count on getting what you asked for. Service would be 1-Star. They also upcharge for fairly random things, like broccoli.

Great service; answered all our questions on the drinks, responsive on requests and overall super…read morefriendly. We came here to watch the World Cup and got a Caesar salad and a hot honey pepperoni pizza to split. While the sauce of the pizza was a bit heavy, the ricotta was a nice touch. The Caesar salad was a nice presentation, made with pre-shredded lettuce. I really enjoyed the strawberry tequila cocktail; it almost tasted like a fruit juice in a dangerously delicious way. The bar itself has an old school setup, with hooks for your purse and several tvs to watch sports on. There were several tables and booths that would be great for large groups. The menu was a mix of bar food and more aubstantial items. Would recommend for a casual night out.

I really liked this place! The atmosphere is sophisticated and moody and fun. Our server was great…read moreand was highly entertaining! He knew every item on the menu from personal experience because he has tried everything. He was able to make great suggestions for our meal. I got the hibiscus lemonade for my drink from the mocktail menu, which was stupendous. I did something I never do and ordered the chicken Parm off this menu. And to my great surprise, I was not disappointed! They have a very good chicken Parm! I got the house salad, and that was also good. And our waiter suggested the lemon blueberry cake for dessert which was also great and so dense and filling that it ended up being breakfast the next day as well with a lovely cup of tea. This was a wonderful experience and I will be back.

Always good food and a fun view of saratoga lake. We tend to like the chicken sandwiches..all are…read moregood!

Ambiance is great here, on beautiful Saratoga lake. It's hard to go wrong, it's a gorgeous view…read more And the folks working there are definitely kind and personable. Food came out fast and hot. I ordered the fish and chips, probably their number one seller. I'll be honest, it was more beer batter than fish...but I've had worse. The other thing we ordered was the fish taco, also a super popular dish, and that was fine, too. Overall I think the 3 star rating on Yelp is accurate. Not superb but not awful. Good place to order beer and wine and some appetizers and soak in the beautiful view.

We had a dinner reservation (not required, but recommended) at Rudy's V&R on Fri 3/07/25. They are…read morelocated in the West Albany Italian Benevolent Society hall on Exchange St. Regular menu is available Mon -- Closed, Tue 3-9pm, Wed & Thu 11am-9pm, Fri 8:30am-9pm, Sat & Sun 8am-9pm. Fridays are pizza nights on the bar side. This moves outdoors at the IBS bocce court pavilion during the summertime staffed by the club members. We started with wine ($8) and shared fried calamari ($13) - excellently prepared & a cold antipasto ($14) - enough for 4. Dinners were eggplant rollatini ($13) w/ a side of broccoli rabe ($9), lasagna ($21) very large portion, & chicken saltimbocca over penne ($25) - excellent. And the birthday girl had chocolate mousse for dessert ($4.75). An excellent meal with enough to take home. Always great food & service at Rudy's. The large dining room is available for parties & events. Thank you again for a great dinner. We have been here many times, always excellent. Nick & Liz, Albany, NY

This was our first visit to Rudy's. It was okay. The waitstaff was pleasant, but easily flustered…read more If they ever have a large crowd, she will need a lot of help. The food was pretty good, but there was nothing outstanding about teh experience.

Wow! I can't believe it took me so long to get here. I haven't enjoyed a meal this much in a while…read more I don't get over here much, but I think I will be back soon to try more of this menu. The restaurant is gorgeous, in a former bank, they have a parking lot and a small patio. We loved the dark and moody vibe of the place. I was very excited to try some of this chefs work after drooling over the menu for weeks. We were welcomed by Vince, who was super friendly and knowledgeable on the menu. He provided great service through the whole meal. We started with martinis, they have a great cocktail program. I ordered a dirty martini with blue cheese olives and it was perfect, and strong. We also opted to try the Oyster Shooter, how fun! It was an oyster served with a little shot of gin with cucumber. The shot was sweeter than I expected, but I simply had to try it. We probably didn't need an appetizer, but luckily the Bao buns were the perfect size for two. The Korean fried chicken was crisp and moist and coated with a thick sweet and spicy sauce. It definitely had some heat, but it was a nice heat. The peanuts and cilantro paired great with the buns. Besides the menu, they had a number of specials for the evening, so keep your options open. We did decide to stick to the menu though. I ordered the signature duck and my sister ordered the porcini ravioli. The duck dish was stunning, I couldn't take enough photos of it, and the taste blew me away. The duck was so crispy and tender, the fatty flavor reminds you of a holiday. The carrot puree, potatoes, greens and cherries added complexity and balance to the plate. I never finish my dinner, and I ate every morsel on this plate. The porcini ravioli was no different, it was incredible. The thick creamy sauce had so much flavor we were trying to guess what was in it. It was so rich and dreamy and the additional of walnuts was a fun crunch. If you love mushrooms, get this. We loved this meal, and I will rave about it. I am coming back for the pork belly dish, soon.

Dinned at Coray Kitchen to celebrate my wife's birthday, it was my first visit and I look forward…read moreto a return visit. Start to finish every staff person we interacted with was welcoming, attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. Definitely appreciated and noteworthy over the usual, requisite pleasantries. We both had specials - scallops with squid ink risotto and pork belly with tostones. Each dish was thoughtfully and creatively prepared, the proteins were cooked perfectly, and I appreciated the inclusion of some fresh, on-site grown veg. Also enjoyed the Latin American flare/flavor incorporated into both dishes. Dining prices in Albany have (bewilderingly) been on par with Boston and NYC for years now, so Coray Kitchen is certainly reasonable for a high quality meal. I also appreciate that the specials were priced similarly to on-menu items. Will definitely be back to sample the paella and fresh pasta, unless enticed away again by specials!

First time here and this place was excellent! Jenn was our waitress and she was very accommodating…read more It was a little busy, but not too much that you felt like you were yelling over people. The food came out promptly, and was very good.

We had a nice lunch (we love the meatball trio and they're also good at gluten free needs). Our…read morewaiter was friendly and efficient. There's not much else to say. It's a good restaurant.