Best Comfort Food Restaurants in Albany

Food was delicious. Our group had fried chicken, chicken and waffles and steak frites -all were very pleased. Also the mojitos - yum! Will definitely return.

We were there for our 40th anniversary. Austin was great, the food was great. It was a terrific evening.

City Beer Hall is our new favorite spot before a Siena game. Food, beer, and service have all been great since we started coming there. Had lunch there today and opted for the shrimp & asparagus omelette, and it was excellent! Even came with a free beer/mimosa/or Bloody Mary.

We booked a table here prior to attending a show at the Palace Theater. We absolutely loved it. My first impression was that their beer, wine and spirits list (including crafty cocktails) is probably one of the most comprehensive I’ve ever seen. They give you a basket of warm homemade pretzel nuggets to start. Menu is very creative, with lots of interesting options. Their onion soup is some of the best I’ve had with its rich flavor and cheesy goodness (I hate when they skimp on the cheese!). Our server Colleen was very efficient and friendly. She had quite a few tables and she managed them effortlessly. The bar scene was hopping and looked like it might be an after work spot in Albany. Nice bar, nice vibe. Would definitely return.

The ambiance and food are always great here - not the issue. The service is book or busy, and this visit was more of a bust. The server was likely on the newer side, but was clearer not trained in the art of customer service. Lack of communication, not checking in to see if we needed anything (had to flag him down to get more drinks, nothing after our dinner was delivered), and no birthday acknowledgment even though my reservation called it out and I told him before the birthday girl arrived. Will be back, but hopefully a friendlier server.