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Fine
Dining
American
The
Barnsider 480 Sand Creek Road, Albany. 869-2448. Elegant
dining atmosphere, featuring steaks and fresh seafood. Banquet
facilities and light fare available.
Daisy Baker’s 33 2nd St., Troy, 266-9200. This classy
establishment serves gourmet American fare as well as an impressive
array of seafood and pasta items.
DeJohn’s
288 Lark St., Albany, 465-5275. Menu featuring vegetarian
options as well as steaks, seafood, Italian specialties and
homemade desserts served in the cozy pub area or the second-floor
dining room. Variety of wines available by the glass and bottle,
full bar featuring the newest concoctions the cocktail world
has to offer. Private party room located, outdoor patio, off-site
catering and gift certificates available. Reservations recommended.
Envy
Lounge 58 N. Pearl St., Albany, 694-3689. This downtown
Albany restaurant and martini lounge features steak and seafood
specialties along with veal, chicken and pasta dishes. Full
bar; extensive wine list. Banquet facilities, catering, takeout
available.
Franklin’s
Tower 414 Broadway, Albany, 431-1920. Upscale pub food
with an eclectic menu offering steaks, burgers, and club sandwiches,
as well as Asian dishes. New York-style bar, live music.
The
Inn at Saratoga 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 583-1890.
American cuisine at a cozy Victorian inn. Bistro menu. Full
bar.
Jack’s
Oyster House 42 State St., Albany, 465-8854. Albany’s
dining landmark since 1913 is now in its third generation
of family ownership. Savor seafood specials, steaks, veal
or poultry in a classic setting. Full bar. Open 365 days a
year—366 for leap year! Reservations suggested, especially
on weekends and holidays.
Justin’s
301 Lark St., Albany, 436-7008. Albany’s landmark restaurant
and jazz club, featuring music almost nightly. Look for some
offbeat ethnic dishes, like jerk chicken, on an inventive,
often-changing menu. Full bar and on-premises catering for
small parties.
Lakeview
Inn 4 Main St. (Route 43), Averill Park, 674-3363. Barbecue
ribs, seafood pastas, fish specials and many other homemade
dishes. Dine on the deck overlooking Crystal Lake. Full bar.
Londonderry
Café Stuyvesant Plaza, 489-4288. Exciting and new fine-dining
menu features pasta, chicken and seafood dishes. Cappuccino,
beer and wine by the glass.
Longfellows
Inn & Restaurant 500 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs,
587-0108. Situated in an old country estate built in the late
1800s, the inn prides itself on its warm and relaxing dining
ambience. The menu of American offerings includes an array
of steaks, bourbon-glazed salmon, fresh pastas and pan-roasted
garlic shrimp. Wine Spectator award-winning wine list.
Full bar.
McGuire’s
353 State St., Albany, 463-2100. This restaurant in the
Lark Street neighborhood features a changing menu of progressive
American cuisine with a city grill atmosphere. Full bar with
an extensive wine list.
New
World Bistro Bar 300 Delaware Ave., Albany, 694-0520,
newworld bistrobar.com. Featuring “global comfort food,” from
executive chef Ric Orlando, New World offers everything from
full entrees to small plates, sandwiches and flatbread pizzas,
as well as vegetarian and vegan selections. Full bar. On-
and off-premises catering. Takeout available.
The
Ripe Tomato American Grill Routes 9 and 9P, Malta, 581-1530.
Affordable four-star dining in the Italian-American grill
tradition. Specialties include an award-winning bisque, steaks
and seafood. Full bar.
Prime
Saratoga National Golf Club, 458 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs,
583-4653. An upscale restaurant open year round. Extensive
wine list and desserts. Full bar, on-premises catering. Banquet
facilities.
Simpson’s
The Desmond, 660 Albany Shaker Road, Colonie, 869-8100. The
Desmond’s casual restaurant, with grilled swordfish, filet
mignon, and a selection of salads as well as wine by the glass.
Full bar.
Turf
House Grille Holiday Inn Turf, 205 Wolf Road, Colonie,
458-7250. Menu includes chicken, seafood and steaks. Full
bar. Reservations suggested.
Asian
Bangkok
Bistro Thai Restaurant & Martini Bar 268 State St.,
Schenectady, 374-3048. bangkokbistrony.com. An offshoot of
the successful Wolf Road restaurant (with added martini bar
and sushi bar), this eatery occupies the handsome old Nicholas
building in Schenectady’s downtown. Full bar, banquet facilities.
Koto
Japanese Steakhouse 260 Wolf Road, Latham, 869-8888. Named
by Metroland as the Best Japanese Steakhouse of 2008.
Check out the great entertainment at the Hibachi tables. Reservations
recommended but not required. Special orders accepted. Full
bar. On-premises catering. Takeout available.
Mari’s
Japanese Cuisine 2049 Van Vranken Ave., Schenectady, 381-4881.
Sushi bar, tempura, sukiyaki and teriyaki are among the specials.
Reservations suggested, especially on weekends.
Miyako
2027 Western Ave., Albany, 452-1445; fax 452-2159. Order from
the sushi bar or watch your chef prepare traditional Japanese
dishes at a hibachi table. Other authentic offerings are tempura,
teriyaki and sukiyaki. Table service available. Private room
available. Beer and wine.
Sushi
Thai Garden 44-46 Phila St., Saratoga Springs, 580-0900.
1707 Route 9, Suite 100, Clifton Park, 384-0100.. Serving
exotic Thai food, made with fresh ingredients. Sample the
Japanese entrées, or dine at the sushi bar. Many vegetarian
options. Takeout available.
Continental
Brindisi’s
Restaurant 390 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 587-6262. This
handsome eatery and nightspot features a large bar along with
continental and Italian fare. Great food, great drinks, great
fun. brindisis.com
Ginger
Man Wine Bar & Restaurant 234 Western Ave., Albany,
427-5963. Try the fruit-and-cheese board with a glass of wine;
other menu items include fresh seafood and steaks, and daily
specials. Extensive wine and beer list, full bar. Reservations
recommended.
La
Serre 14 Green St., Albany, 463-6056. This is the place
for fresh pasta, grilled fish or veal chanterelle. Full bar.
Reservations suggested.
Olde
Shaker Inn 1171 Troy Schenectady Road, Latham, 783-6460.
The usual meats and fishes are transformed with imaginative
ingredients on a menu offering New American cuisine. Full
bar.
River
Street Café 429 River St., Troy, 273-2740. The chef and
chef-owner give personal attention to each item on the seasonally
changing menu of fresh, New American fare. Beer and wine.
Sperry’s
30 1/2 Caroline St., Saratoga Springs, 584-9618. Casual
upscale dining on a side street, with a heated patio area.
Noted for soft-shell crab (in season), seafood, Maryland crab
cakes, sirloin and fresh fish specials, handmade desserts.
Full bar.
Magnolias
on the Park 462 Madison Ave., Albany, 449-2492. Located
in the historic Lark Street district, Magnolia’s brings Southern
cooking and hospitality to downtown Albany. Very supportive
of the local arts and music scene. Enjoy Magnolia’s specialty
cocktails or the full bar. Reservations accepted, but walk-ins
are always welcome.
Wishing
Well 745 Route 9, Wilton, 584-7640. Triple-thick loin
lamb chops are featured, along with fresh seafood and prime
rib. Live Maine lobsters available nightly. Full bar. Reservations
suggested.
French
The
Wine Bar & Bistro 200 Lark St., Albany, 463-2881.
European-style bistro offering chef Kevin Everleth’s inventive
cuisine and more than 60 wines by the glass. Dine inside or
under the stars in the charming backyard patio. Wine and beer,
on-premises catering, takeout available.
Indian
Sitar
1929 Central Ave., Colonie, 456-6670. A variety of chicken,
lamb, shrimp and vegetable dishes and always-sizzling tandoor
ovens. “Sun Room” dining area open on weekends and for special
parties. Full bar. Reservations suggested.
Indonesian
Yono’s
25 Chapel St., 436-7747. Acclaimed chef Yono Purnomo continues
his tradition of creating exquisite continental cuisine highlighted
with his native Indonesian accent. Full bar.
Italian
The
Appian Way Restaurant 1839 Van Vranken Ave., Schenectady,
393-8460. This Schenectady mainstay has a menu of traditional
Southern Italian fare, with specialties in veal and seafood.
Homemade pasta and bread everyday. Full bar.
Aromi
d’Italia 2050 Western Ave., Guilderland, 452-9200. Italian
café featuring pasta entrees, paninis served on homemade focaccia
bread, meal-sized salads, and gelato.
Café
Capriccio 49 Grand St., Albany, 465-0439. Gourmet Italian
dining with a menu that includes seasonal specials, pastas,
and Mediterranean gourmet fare as well. Try the eggplant with
four cheeses or the calamari neri. Reservations strongly
suggested.
Caffe
Italia 662 Central Ave., Albany, 482-9433. Look for traditional
preparations of veal, pasta, shrimp and lobster. Beer, liquor
and wine. Reservations suggested.
Carmine’s
Restaurant 818 Central Ave., Albany, 458-8688. A menu
of Italian cuisine plus light selections, hot and cold appetizers
and interesting pastas. Menu includes seafood, chicken and
veal specialties. Homemade desserts. Full bar.
Chianti
il Ristorante 18 Division St., Saratoga Springs, 580-0025.
Innovative northern Italian fare served in a nicely decorated
dining room. Full bar.
Elda’s
203-207 Lark St., Albany, 449-3532. The luxe dining room has
balcony seating at this classy addition to Lark Street. The
Northern Italian, French and American menu includes homemade
pastas and bread and sinful desserts. Outdoor patio. Full
bar.
Lo
Porto Ristorante 85 4th St., Troy, 273-8546. Martin Scorsese’s
favorite Capital Region restaurant is still going strong,
serving Italian specialties with a Sicilian flavor. Check
out one of the seafood mugnaia dishes. Full bar. Reservations
strongly suggested.
Milano
Newton Plaza 594 New Loudon Road, Latham, 783-3334. Northern
Italian cuisine featuring homemade pasta, gourmet pizza, grilled
meats and seafood. Selection of gourmet foods and baked goods
for takeout. Full bar. Reservations suggested.
Nicole’s
Ristorante 556 Delaware Ave., Albany, 436-4952. The menu
offers Southern and Northern Italian specialties in an intimate
dining room with a metropolitan feel. Full bar. Reservations
suggested.
Paolo
Lombardi’s 104 West Sand Lake Road, Wynantskill, 283-0202.
Featuring fresh veal, seafood and specialty pastas, with the
biggest hot and cold antipasto in the area. Full bar.
V
& R Restaurant 136 Madison Ave., Albany, 626-0001
or 626-0700. Northern Italian cuisine featuring pasta, chicken,
veal and seafood. Soups and desserts made from scratch. Full
bar, catering, private parties of 70 or more. Takeout available.
Reservations suggested.
Mediterranean
Barcelona
Restaurant 1192 Western Ave., Albany, 438-1144. Mediterranean
fare served in comfortable surroundings. Tapas are part of
the menu and you can make a considerable meal for yourself
simply by snacking. But don’t overlook such entrées as grilled
portobello with penne. Full bar.
Mexican
Jose
Malone’s Mexican Irish Restaurant 405 River St., Troy,
273-2196, josemalones.com. Innovative Mexican cuisine in a
colonial Mexican atmosphere. Daily and weekly specials, many
vegetarian items, children’s menu. Margaritas with fresh-squeezed
lime won Metroland’s Best Of award. Large selection
of tequilas and single-malt scotch. Full bar, takeout available.
Middle
Eastern
Afgan
Grill 952 Troy Schenectady Road, Latham, 783-9200. Authentic
Afgan cuisine featuring a variety of grilled Kabobs, including
lamb, chicken, beef and seafood. Vegetarian selections available.
Lunch buffet available 11 AM-2 PM Mon-Fri. Dinner served seven
nights a week. On- and off-premises catering available for
all occasions. Takeout available. Reservations recommended.
Bombay
Grill 517 Watervliet Shaker Road, Latham, 783-7838. Fine
Indian, Pakistani and Afgani cuisine offered in traditional
and creative recipes. Featuring kabobs, Halal meats and a
fresh juice bar. On- and off-premises catering avialble. BYOB.
Seafood
Hudson
Harbor Steak and Seafood 351 Broadway, Albany, 426-5000.
Hudson Harbor offers steak and seafood dishes just as you
remember them from their New Baltimore location. Full bar.
Outdoor dining in summer.
Reel
Seafood Co. 195 Wolf Road, Colonie, 458-2068. This popular
seafood emporium still boasts one of the most impressive raw
bars around. The menu features sea stew, chargrilled Block
Island swordfish, tuna medallions in white wine and herbs
and a blue-plate combination special. Full bar. Open for lunch
and dinner. Reservations on weekends suggested for large parties.
The
Scrimshaw The Desmond, 660 Albany Shaker Road, Colonie,
869-8100. Menu features fresh Atlantic seafood, from lobster
to sea bass to halibut. Full bar. Appropriate attire required
for dinner. Reservations suggested.
Vegetarian
Antipasto’s
Routes 146 and 146A (Clifton Park Plaza), Clifton Park,
383-1209. Vegetarian-friendly restaurant with a Mediterranean
flair, serving homemade salads, pizzas with specialty toppings,
pasta, greens and beans, and homemade vegetarian soups. Creative
specials nightly. Extensive beer and wine list includes 40
beers and more than 400 wines (50 by the glass).
Vietnamese
My
Linh 272 Delaware Ave., Albany 465-8899. Exquisite Vietnameses
cuisine in a cozy atmosphere. Full bar, take out available.
Private rooms for banquets/parties.
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