Best Lunch Restaurants in Colonie

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodMexicanChinese

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Capital District

Areas

AlbanyCohoesColonieLathamSchenectadySlingerlands

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for fine wines

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All dining options

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23 restaurants available nearby

1. Josie's Table

4.8

Exceptional(1086)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Albany

Booked 36 times today

Josie's Table offers amazing local farm to table cuisine accompanied by our signature craft cocktails.Something new and unique to the Albany area.

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2. Milano - Latham NY

4.4

Awesome(1130)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Latham

Booked 7 times today

Distinctive Northern Italian cuisine, served in an atmosphere of casual elegance. While dining in the Bistro setting, enjoy fresh homemade pasta, grilled seafood, poultry, veal specialties, and wood fired gourmet pizzas from the open-air kitchen. Indulge yourself with one of our signature desserts, gelato or pastries. Innovative daily specials are offered with both the Lunch and Dinner menu. A knowledgeable and courteous staff will guide you through our award winning wine list that boasts over 180 selections.

3. Mr. D's

4.4

Awesome(290)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Albany

Booked 10 times today

Located at the Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel, Mr.D's serves a modern American menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner from Executive Chef Michael St. John and his award-winning culinary team. Guest favorites include our Skillet breakfasts, Drunken Goat Cheese Salad, Pancetta Wrapped Shrimp and Desmond Bread Pudding. Happy Hour is 4:30-6:30PM daily with small plate specials and $2 off draft beers, wines by the glass and listed specialty cocktails. Weekend Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday featuring delicious specials such as Filet Eggs Benedict and Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes.

A photo of Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Albany restaurant

4. Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Albany

3.4

Very Good(89)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Albany

Booked 2 times today

Time counts at BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we’ve continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ’s a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ’s to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back. We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we’ve put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better. So in many ways we haven’t just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it’s because of them we’re continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts. Welcome to BJ’s, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.

5. Innovo Kitchen

4.7

Exceptional(2284)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Latham

Booked 20 times today

Chef John LaPosta has had a long and exciting career path which has landed him in the restaurant of his dreams. Along with his partner, Tina Kruger, he has created a wonderful American Gastropub full of great energy, fine hospitality, and of course, outstanding food.It is his passion for excellence, beaming hospitality and tireless work that have been the hallmarks of John's 30+ years as one of the Capital Region’s most popular chefs. He is known for his outstanding food that he serves to "real" people in a fun and unassuming style. His simple philosophy has always been "put the love on plate." In doing this, people feel comfortable when reading his menus and do not feel as if they need to be a chef themselves to understand it. Inspired food and service in an unassuming manner with outstanding hospitality!

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6. Margarita City Mexican Grill And Bar

4.4

Awesome(90)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Colonie

Booked 6 times today

Welcome to Margarita City Mexican Grill & Bar! Our family-run, independent restaurant offers the best quality Mexican food options. We offer a great place to meet, eat and socialize for lunch or dinner. Our patio remains open for the Summer through Fall, so sit back and relax with a tower of margarita and some Tacos.We can host a variety of different events, such as wedding receptions, birthday parties, baptisms, company parties/events, corporate meetings, etc.There is a 15-minute grace period on all reservations. Please call and inform us if you will be later than your intended reservation time. Check out our Facebook and Instagram to see all the new margarita flavors, events, and menu items!

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7. P.F. Chang's - Albany

4.2

Awesome(103)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Albany

Booked 1 time today

We are an Asian & Chinese restaurant offering dine-in, takeout, to-go, delivery, and catering. Make a reservation online to dine in. Order Asian and Chinese food delivery, takeout, and catering online or through the P.F. Chang's mobile app. Let us cater the perfect feast for you - corporate office catering menus are also available. P.F. Chang's offers a variety of signature Asian, Thai, Korean, Japanese, Mongolian, and Chinese food dishes including Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Chicken Pad Thai, Signature Lo Mein, Fried Rice, Mongolian Beef, Chang's Spicy Chicken, and Pork and Shrimp Dumplings. Order online for sushi delivery and takeout. Many gluten-free and vegetarian menu items are available. Try our seasonal cocktails and seasonal menu items.

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8. Texas de Brazil - Albany

4.3

Awesome(3144)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Albany

Booked 25 times today

Texas de Brazil, is a Brazilian steakhouse, or churrascaria, that features endless servings of flame-grilled beef, lamb, pork, chicken, and Brazilian sausage as well as an extravagant salad area with a wide array of seasonal chef-crafted items.

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9. Las Margaritas Mexican Cantina

4.8

Exceptional(17)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Latham

Booked 9 times today

Las Margaritas Mexican Cantina is a vibrant and welcoming restaurant that serves authentic Mexican cuisine. The restaurant's menu features a wide variety of dishes, including tacos, burritos, enchiladas, fajitas, and more. Las Margaritas also has a full bar, serving a variety of margaritas, beers, and wines. The restaurant's atmosphere is warm and inviting, with colorful décor and friendly staff. Las Margaritas is a great place to enjoy a delicious meal with friends and family.

10. Athos Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(2122)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Greek • Albany

Booked 17 times today

Athos Restaurant was voted as one of the top 50 Greek restaurants in America by the National Herald, and is the Capital District’s only restaurant devoted to serving Classic Greek-Mediterranean Cuisine. Whether you relax in our Taverna bar area, enjoy the comfort of our main dining room, or dine outside on our summer patio... at Athos, you will experience exceptional cuisine and the warmth of our hospitality (Philoxonia).

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Joann
Upstate New York •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
My mom, sister, and I had a 5PM reservation. We were seated on time. We started with a cocktail and then shared two appetizers which were great. Each of us ordered a different entree in addition to sharing a dessert. The food and service were excellent!
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Josie's TablePrice: Moderate• American• Albany
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4.8
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ThomasVIP
New York City •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The combination of excellent service, delightful ambiance, and top-notch food makes Milano a must-visit. Whether you are looking for a cozy date night spot or a fun dinner with friends or family, this place wont disappoint.
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Milano - Latham NYPrice: Moderate• Italian• Latham
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4.4
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CynthiaVIP
New York City •22 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
As always from cocktails to dessert everything was awesome! We had a wonderful Valentine's at Innovo!
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Innovo KitchenPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Latham
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4.7
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Rebecca
Austin •6 reviews
4.0
Dined on 18 Jan 2025
Food took a while. Very cold In restaurant. Asparagus was very over cooked.
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Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse - AlbanyPrice: Moderate• American• Albany
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3.4
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Adel
New York City •17 reviews
4.0
Dined on 5 Jan 2025
We made reservations for this restaurant after church on a Sunday and we were celebrating brunch. It was very noisy when we first got there, but everyone seemed happy and it wasn’t overwhelming. We noticed immediately that the former brunch menu was no longer and they had a smaller menu. However, it was adequate and tasty. Service was excellent. I would recommend the food and the restaurant.
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Mr. D'sPrice: Moderate• American• Albany
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4.4

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