Albany War Room Tavern

42 Eagle St, Albany
(518) 451-9871

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Kennedy Family Lobster Roll
Yellowtail & Scallion Roll
Saso S Choice Sushi Dinner
Fried Edamame Dumplings
Lobster Mac and Cheese
Miso Soup and Salad
Maki Spicy Salmon
War Room Burger

Menu

Vegetable Rolls
Vegetable Roll
Asparagus Roll
Avocado Roll
Gobo Roll
Mountain carrot.
Tofu and Avocado Roll
Kappamaki Roll
Cucumber.
Kimchee Roll
Ume Shiso Roll
Sour plum.

Sushi a la Carte
Alaskan Roll
Crab, salmon, cucumber and avocado.
Boston Roll
Crab stick, shrimp, cucumber, spicy mayo.
California Roll
Crab stick, avocado, cucumber, masago.
Eel Roll
Eel, cucumber, avocado.
Philadelphia Roll
Smoked salmon, cream cheese, avocado.
Salmon Roll
Tuna Roll
Smoked Salmon and Asparagus Roll
Spicy Tuna Roll
Spicy Salmon Roll
Spicy Yellowtail and Scallion Roll
Yellowtail and Scallion Roll
Smoked Salmon Skin and Cucumber Roll

Appetizers
Fried Edamame Dumplings
4 per order. Served with sweet chile, peanut and soy sauce.
Sasso's Kobe Beef Sliders
3 per order. Burnt scallion aioli, cheddar, tomato, greens, pickled red onion.
Chef Lyman's Zucchini Fritters
3 per order. Sweet chile sauce, pineapple, scallions.
Miso Eggplant
Asian-style eggplant, house Miso glaze, cilantro
Martin Van Buren's Oysters on the Half Shell
1/2 dozen fresh oysters served with smoked sea salt and Mignonette sauce.

Soups and Salads
Kale Caesar Salad
Parmesan, seasoned bread crumbs, Caesar dressing, Gruyere crisps. Add protein for an additional charge.
Chopped Salad
Mixed greens, Bleu cheese, cherry tomato, avocado, bacon bits, cucumber, soft-boiled egg, lavender balsamic vinaigrette.

Entrees
Franklin Delano Roosevelt's Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Melted Gruyere and havarti on toasted sourdough, burnt scallion aioli, arugula, tomato, bacon jam, balsamic glaze. Served with fries.
Governor Grover Cleveland's Corned Beef Sandwich
Corned beef, havarti, remoulade, Dijon mustard, house pickles, Napa cabbage, thick-cut toasted marble rye. Served with fries.
Teddy Roosevelt's Fried Chicken Poutine
Fried chicken breast and hindquarter, white gravy, cheddar cheese curds, french fries.
War Room Burger
Grilled 8 oz. beef burger, pork belly, cheddar, tomato, greens, roasted garlic aioli on a brioche roll. Served with fries. Substitute veggie or turkey.
Kennedy Family Lobster Roll
Maine lobster claw meat, Gruyere cheese on a baked Portuguese roll.
Lobster Mac and Cheese
Cavatappi pasta, lobster claw meat, tossed in our famous fire-roasted red pepper cheese sauce.
Eric Adams' Vegan Black Bean Tacos
Black beans, avocado, arugula, mango salsa, chipotle aioli.
Comptroller DiNapoli's Chicken Parm
Breaded chicken breast, mozzarella cheese, marinara, basil peso, Parmesan and broccoli rabe.
Gov Al Smith's Blackened Swordfish
Pan-seared filet, polenta cake, and braised greens with cherry tomatoes. Topped with mango salsa.

Steak
Pataki Filet Mignon
8 oz. choice center cut. Served with chef's choice of potatoes, seasonal vegetables, compound butter, and crispy onions.
New York Strip Steak
14 oz. choice center cut. Served with chef's choice of potatoes, seasonal vegetables, compound butter, and crispy onions.
Tomahawk
32 oz. French cut. Served with chef's choice of potatoes, seasonal vegetables, compound butter, and crispy onions.
Porterhouse
40 oz. choice. Served with chef's choice of potatoes, seasonal vegetables, compound butter, and crispy onions.

Sides
Harissa Asparagus
Parmesan Truffle Fries
Miso Butter Sprouts
Deep-Fried Loaded Baked Potato
Sweet Potato Fries
Fire-Roasted Red Pepper Mac and Cheese with Breadcrumbs

Dessert
Cheesecake
Banana Pudding
Todd's Tartufo

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Recent Reviews

This place is a gem- has everything- great staff, cocktails and an eclectic menu with the best sushi in the area as well as options for terrestrial eaters All under the watchful eye of past & present legislators and a giant moose bead
September 2025
Odd place service was like something out of faulty towers, sushi was good, ambience couldn't make up its mind between Irish bar and steak house. Only 2 tables in but were turning people away saying they couldn't manage them, all in all odd but the basil faulty style waitress kept us entertained.
June 2025
The Albany War Room Tavern is a hidden gem in the heart of Albany that effortlessly combines historical charm with a modern, welcoming atmosphere. From the moment you walk in, you’re surrounded by unique decor that pays homage to the city’s political and cultural past—making it a destination as much as a dining experience.

The food is outstanding, with a menu that feels thoughtfully curated. Every dish I’ve tried has been flavorful and well-executed,...
June 2025

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Albany War Room Tavern

42 Eagle St, Albany, NY 12207
(518) 451-9871