BARBECUE
Buckshots
Country Kitchen Bar-B-Q
979
Troy Schenectady Road, Latham, 785-9291. Grilled, fried,
boiled, barbecued or baked, the meats here are deftly prepared.
Full bar. Takeout available. Serving 11-9:30 Sun-Tue, 11-11
Wed-Sat. AE, D, DC, MC, V. $$
Everglades
BBQ and Seafood
Route
9, Wilton, 580-9631. Casual, fun atmosphere, serving Florida-style
barbecue and seafood. Baby-back ribs, smoked chicken and
spare ribs slowly cooked over an open pit. Fresh selections
of seafood including salmon and haddock, as well as daily
specials. Appetizers include coconut shrimp, fried gator
and conch, wings, and homemade key lime pie for dessert.
Beer and wine available. Takeout and off-premises catering
available with portable smoker-grill wagon. Serving 4-9
PM Wed-Sat, 3-8 PM Sun. AE, MC, V. $$
Giffy’s
Bar-B-Q
1739
Route 9, Clifton Park, 373-9800. Chicken and ribs are the
core items here, but you also can get sirloin, swordfish
and salads. Lighter fare includes chicken wings and burgers,
including a vegetarian bean burger, all served in a bright
new building. Eat in or take out. Beer and wine. Serving
11-9 Tue-Sun. AE, D, MC, V. $
Jr.’s
Barbeque
658
Saratoga Road, Burnt Hills, 691-0054. A family-friendly
restaurant featuring tender ribs, moist chicken, flavorful
catfish, hearty sandwiches, salads and homemade desserts.
Beer and wine. On/off-premises catering. Picnic area. Takeout
available. Serving 11-10 Sun-Thu, 11-11 Fri-Sat. AE, D,
MC, V. $$
PJ’s
BAR-B-Q and Catering
Route
9 (South Broadway), Saratoga Springs, 583-CHIK (2445) or
583-RIBS (7427). The huge pits behind the little restaurant
are a-smokin’ with racks of chicken and ribs, available
in various combos with barbecue beef brisket and pulled
pork. Sides include homemade cole slaw, macaroni and potato
salad, barbecue beans and corn on the cob. Also serving
unique “wick” sandwiches, hot dogs, burgers and old-fashioned
custard ice cream. Inside dining available. Home of Sarasoda’s
PJ’s Loganberry fruit beverages. Free office delivery Mon-Fri
in the Saratoga Springs area. Serving 11 AM-close daily.
AE, D, MC, V. $
Smokey
Bones BBQ & Sports Bar
1557
Central Ave., Colonie, 464-9971. Featuring authentic great
tasting barbecue complemented by a variety of other American
favorites. Enjoy our warm and lively lodge setting where
you can enjoy exciting sports viewing while enjoying a complete
selection of beers and cocktails. Serving 11-11 Sun-Thu,
11-midnight Fri-Sat. AE, D, MC, V. $
Zeeko’s
Charbroil Restaurant
Van
Schaick Country Club, 201 Continental Ave., Cohoes, 235-3940.
Charbroiled specialties, sirloin tips, chicken, BBQ ribs,
pasta, seafood, sandwiches and tossed salad with homemade
honey-basil dressing are some of the favorites. Full bar,
on/off-premises catering and takeout. Serving 11-9 Tue-Sat,
11-7 Sun. AE, D, MC, V. $$
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