Stopped to look at arts and crafts they had advertised on the windows, there were none. Waitress…read moretried to ignore us. I ordered a Philly, my partner ordered a BLT. Service was quick and competent. Philly had huge chunks of roast beef with all the fascia still on the meat. I think I sprained my jaw. The BLT had literally a cup of mayo glopped on the bread. When advised of the shortcomings, the waitress simply shrugged and commented, oh well. I think the staff needs some training.

Our whole family likes to order from there, whether we eat in or take out, we have never been…read moredisappointed with the food or the service! They have high top tables or picnic tables to dine in. Always clean, and the selections are great.

amazing food , great attitude and friendly staff, worth the rush wait a million percent .read more

Fire sandwich!! Make so yummy and the bun was toasted too. Full of flavor and only about $12!! Will…read moredefinitely be back.

Food was amazing. Legit went back two days in a row. The staff was super friendly as well!read more

Great sandwiches and generous portions. We ordered takeout and it was packed nicely.read more

Good local place with limited hours. Chicken Parm is my fav…read moretheir service is good and the ambiance is ok.

Been going here for 50 years and still delicious. Place…read morecombo Sizzling steak It's a must if you are in the area

I was looking for something a little different when I came across this restaurant, and the reviews…read moreimmediately caught my attention. I was dining alone and sat at the counter, where I could watch the team prepare each meal. You are essentially sitting right in the kitchen, with only the counter separating you from the chefs and staff. It made the entire experience much more interesting and gave me a real appreciation for the effort that goes into every dish. I started with the lumpia, which I loved. The sauce was absolutely delicious. For dinner, I had the scallops with gnocchi, and the food was excellent. My server, whom I believe was named Tristan, was also outstanding. He was always available when needed but never hovered. The service was perfectly balanced. I was there for a little over an hour, and not once did I see anyone in the kitchen standing around. It was a fast-paced, hardworking environment, and everyone was completely focused on preparing and serving the food. At most restaurants, all of this work happens behind closed doors. Being able to watch the preparation gave me an even greater appreciation for my meal and the people who made it. This is definitely a restaurant you should experience for yourself. I will absolutely be returning with friends.

We had a great meal here with a large party of 12. They do not have a kid's menu but our kids still…read moreenjoyed along with pretty much everyone in our group. Our waiter was super attentive and even though it took some time for the food to come out, I think given the quality of everything we ate, it was worth it. I got the raspberry mint mojito cocktail which was delicious and I pinched a sip or two of kid's lemonade made from fresh lemons, perfect level of sweetness. We tried the sweet potato pakoras and lumpia and the trio of house made dips (we liked the green mint-e one best). Everything was tasty, including the sauces that came up with them. Our kids shared the ramen which they split into two large bowls that didn't even look like a split dish given how much it was. My wife got the spare ribs which melted off the bones and had great flavor. The scallop dish I ordered came with six scallops that were a good size and also came with some gnocci, a delicious and unique sauce, and an unusual lobster with veggie type of ceviche salad accoutrement. I have the sense that the menu changes regularly here. The chef/owner came out and greeted us after the meal to ask how everything was and we could honestly respond that it was our best meal of the week. Subsequently we tried to sample many items from their desert menu and again Bastard did not disappoint. Surprisingly the "S'Mores," a more adult take on the kid's classic, was one of our favorites. Given the unique take on a variety of globally inspired dishes and great attention to detail, I would love to try Bastard again the next time I'm in the area.

We had an absolutely amazing bartender/waiter today who provided us with great samples and food!…read more10/10 would recommend any of Kenny's specialty drinks! We particularly enjoyed the Italian sunset! Great pizza as well and the outside seating was just the right kicker for it all!

The food was extremely good, it was my first time and I very much enjoyed it! The service was…read moreexcellent and the food came very quick along with appetizers. Overall a very good experience, with very good food and drinks.

The staff was so nice even at a late night! I love the vibe inside. Food was great. I love the…read moredecoration inside. They also offer peak pizza.

Food was great, came in and it was such a chill vibe. We just got done with wine tasting and going…read morehere after that was the perfect way to end the night. The owner was an also such a nice guy.

Five of us from the German-American Club of Albany NY had dinner here on Thursday July 30, 2026…read more Highly recommended by one of our party who had been here previously with other members of the GACA. Opened by Christian Rath in September 2023, it features dishes learned from his long career in food service. Spargel is the German word for Asparagus. This is a comprehensive tour of authentic German cusines from many regions of Germany. Just explore the menu options on the website. We started with a variety of Paulaner draft beers at the bar with the knowledgeable, Beau. Our server at our table was Kelly L. She was very helpful explaining the different dishes and provided excellent service. We started with two of their famous suppe (soup) - Spargelcremesuppe - gream of asparagus w/ garlic croutons ($8.50) and the most popular seasonal Cream of Yellow Chatrelle Mushroom Suppe w/ bacon & onion ($15.50). Unique to us and delicious. Dinners were trio of wild game sausages-wild boar, rabbit, & elk served w/homefries, red cabbage, & ligonberry sause ($34.50), Schweinelende-pan-seared pork tenderloins w/yellow chantrelle sauce, potato croquettes, and bacon wrapped green beans ($36.50), Gebratene Schweine Haxe-pork shank slow roasted with dunckel (dark) beer sauce w/ potato dumplings & sauerkraut ($35). The last dinner was the Bavarian Sampler Tour of German Cusine for Two - 12 items on this platter ($80). Our party of five could have shared this dish. It was Wunderbar! Spargel serves authentic & unique dinners along with the familiar such as Rouladen, Schnitzels, & Goulash. Desserts were creme brulee Grand Manier ($12.50) & apple strudel w/ warm vanilla sauce ($9.50). Their online menu is a must see before a visit. Outstanding meals & excellent service. Danke to Kelly L., Beau, Christian, and chefs. Open: Wednesday - Sunday: 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Nick & Liz, Judy, Shannon & Todd GACA Albany, NY USA

There was no wait getting into the restaurant and the waiter was extremely sweet! I was hoping that…read morethe interior would be a slightly more decorated in German Style ambience, but it was more nonspecific. The food was very interesting since I had never eaten some of the German type foods they had available and some of it was delightful, but some of it was not memorable. I definitely would be willing to try this place again though so I'm not inclined to say that it isn't worth a try. The jury is still out!