Albany Ale and Oyster

281 New Scotland Ave, Albany
(518) 487-4152

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It has been years since I tried fresh oysters on the half shell, but that is usually when I'm on vacation near the coast. I didn't imagine that a little shop in Albany had fresh oysters that were so good.

I ordered three PEI oysters on a half shell, and after tasting them, immediately ordered three more. Honestly I could have sat there all night with a glass of wine and the oysters however I wanted to try something made on premises, so I ordered the...
The oysters were fresh, delicious, and the best I’ve had in upstate NY. Unfortunately, the experience was spoiled by surprise charges. The server asked if I wanted mignonette and cocktail sauce without mentioning they cost extra….then charged $1 for the cocktail sauce. On top of that, I was billed $2 for about 6–7 crackers I requested to go with the oysters, again without any warning.

The oysters alone are 5 stars, but hidden fees and lack of transparency...
My favorite go to place in Albany at the moment. Great selection of oysters, the most delicious oysters around. The tomato soup is to die for, drinks are great as well. Not a fan of the dinner selection, they’re a little bit too bland for me, but besides that it’s a great place to grab a bite and service is great.

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