Stunning decor and great service! The food was some of the best vegan I've ever tasted, so unique with unforgettable flavors and textures, the bar vegan sushi roll exceeds the hype! This is the perfect place for a date or night outVegetarian options: All vegan
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Noodles, Bar Vegan Sushi Roll
RyanLeddick
Didn't know what to expect. But wow.
Christie Waldmann
The food was really incredible... We had a variety from pork belly appetizers to escargot. A wonderful mixed greens house salad which was delightful. And of course the cremini mushroom over bucatelli pasta... Amazing... The owner came by to see if everything was ok. The whole experience was something I haven't experienced in a long time. Delicious food in an intimate atmosphere. It was alive and the place to be in downtown Albany... Just great energy... Worth the money too. The cooking to perfection was really nailed. It's those attention to details that matters as a wife of a chef. The food was made with really good ingredients, you could tell with every bite. The escargot was so tender and the po boys with the pork belly and cucumber were delicious too. I loved the combinations of flavors. Next time I think I will have to try that salmon. Let us not forget the moment I had the cremini mushroom reduction in a creamy delicious sauce and bucatelli pasta, oh my... I wanted more but I needed to stop and savor it. It isn't necessary to order the chicken on the side. The mushrooms are perfect all by themselves. As for drinks we had water. They kept that coming too. Just a really nice experience for my husband and myself. Thank you! We'll be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
AmandaJean
I loved our late dinner at Bar Vegan! We got their around 8pm and the server kindly let us know that around 9 a dj would start playing and things would probably get loud but allowed us to sit anywhere we wanted until then. The atmosphere is very warm and inviting and the drinks were delicious but the food was the real star of the night. We ordered the bang bang cauliflower, sweet potato sushi roll and bruschetta. Highly recommend all 3! Some of the best sushi and cauliflower I've ever had!
Benjamin Mois
Tonight was my 1st time eating here and it was Awesome! ??? The food was Delicious and filling, my drink was perfect and desert hit the spot! The music ? was upbeat and service was super fast, I have Zero complaints and Highly recommend you check this spot out if your in the neighborhood or even if you have to drive a bit like I did, lol... Worth the drive for me and if I'm back in this area again, I will Definitely be coming back! Thank you for an awesome light dinner and hope to see you guys again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mocktail, Fried Ice Cre, Bar Vegan Sushi Roll
the_cheeky_geek
It was one of the best meals I've ever had. Especially recommend the bang bang cauliflower. It felt like a higher end NYC restaurant. The staff was great, too.
Updated from previous review on 2024-02-17
Tim G
Just a wonderful worry free (my wife and I are both vegetarian) tapas style dinner after visiting the nearby New York State Museum. Very smart and tasty choices to end a nice day in Albany.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bar Vegan Sushi Roll
KP
We had an amazing food. It truly is a vegan bar. Food was DELICIOUS. My son didn’t react at all next day which confirms food was truly vegan. We told the owner that I can’t have dairy or soy and he made sure to confirm it. He wasn’t sure about the dessert being soy free and he was so honest about it. I appreciated it so much. We will visit again and again. I just wish he opens up near Clifton park area.
How great to not have to worry about every ingredient! Amazing food!! Everything was wonderful!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Noodles, Bar Vegan Sushi Roll
Pooja Jayaram
All their tapas is so fresh and delicious - wonderful ambienceVegetarian options: Great place for vegansDietary restrictions: Good for vegansKid-friendliness: Not entirely kid friendly, but kids are allowed.
I came here for dinner on a Saturday night. It was not crowded at all, we were able to choose our table off in a quiet corner. The plates are small, we ordered 5 things for 2 people. The food was good, only problem was 11 dollars for the golden triangles. Seems like a bit pricey for just some tofu with a little sauce. Zoodle salad and vodka rigatoni were our favorites. We also got the fried ice cream which was delicious. The service was good, my only issue is that while we were eating our dessert someone came in and was asking all the guests and employees for money and if we would buy him food. Although I understand people being hungry and down on their luck so to speak, it is very off putting while you are eating inside a nice restaurant. Not to mention the guy smelled terrible. The server let it happen and didn't ask him to leave. It made the experience significantly less enjoyable.
Annmarie Balzano
Was the Event Manager for the Crawl With Us Halloween Bar Crawl. The management was very professional while remaining friendly. The bartenders were efficient and fun, not to mention friendly. Music was “off the hook” lots of dancing. I did not get any food, but I did go back into the kitchen and it was immaculate. You will not be disappointed! Give this hip spot a shot!! ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Elizabeth Mahoney
What’s up with the name? Did a five year old choose it or someone who had their imagination removed? I assume English is not their first language.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Abigail Bryant
The best!!! Went here twice this month. The food is so good! Go for the vegan Sushi!Dietary restrictions: They have options to make the meals gluten free in addition to all meals being vegan!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pasta Lover
Audrey C.
Delicious food (appetizer-sized dishes) and a cool atmosphere! Lots of spicy options as well as others that are mild.
Stunning decor and great service! The food was some of the best vegan I've ever tasted, so unique with unforgettable flavors and textures, the bar vegan sushi roll exceeds the hype! This is the perfect place for a date or night outVegetarian options: All vegan
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Noodles, Bar Vegan Sushi Roll
Didn't know what to expect. But wow.
The food was really incredible... We had a variety from pork belly appetizers to escargot. A wonderful mixed greens house salad which was delightful. And of course the cremini mushroom over bucatelli pasta... Amazing... The owner came by to see if everything was ok. The whole experience was something I haven't experienced in a long time. Delicious food in an intimate atmosphere. It was alive and the place to be in downtown Albany... Just great energy... Worth the money too. The cooking to perfection was really nailed. It's those attention to details that matters as a wife of a chef. The food was made with really good ingredients, you could tell with every bite. The escargot was so tender and the po boys with the pork belly and cucumber were delicious too. I loved the combinations of flavors. Next time I think I will have to try that salmon. Let us not forget the moment I had the cremini mushroom reduction in a creamy delicious sauce and bucatelli pasta, oh my... I wanted more but I needed to stop and savor it. It isn't necessary to order the chicken on the side. The mushrooms are perfect all by themselves. As for drinks we had water. They kept that coming too. Just a really nice experience for my husband and myself. Thank you! We'll be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I loved our late dinner at Bar Vegan! We got their around 8pm and the server kindly let us know that around 9 a dj would start playing and things would probably get loud but allowed us to sit anywhere we wanted until then. The atmosphere is very warm and inviting and the drinks were delicious but the food was the real star of the night. We ordered the bang bang cauliflower, sweet potato sushi roll and bruschetta. Highly recommend all 3! Some of the best sushi and cauliflower I've ever had!
Tonight was my 1st time eating here and it was Awesome! ??? The food was Delicious and filling, my drink was perfect and desert hit the spot! The music ? was upbeat and service was super fast, I have Zero complaints and Highly recommend you check this spot out if your in the neighborhood or even if you have to drive a bit like I did, lol... Worth the drive for me and if I'm back in this area again, I will Definitely be coming back! Thank you for an awesome light dinner and hope to see you guys again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mocktail, Fried Ice Cre, Bar Vegan Sushi Roll
It was one of the best meals I've ever had. Especially recommend the bang bang cauliflower. It felt like a higher end NYC restaurant. The staff was great, too. Updated from previous review on 2024-02-17
Just a wonderful worry free (my wife and I are both vegetarian) tapas style dinner after visiting the nearby New York State Museum. Very smart and tasty choices to end a nice day in Albany.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bar Vegan Sushi Roll
We had an amazing food. It truly is a vegan bar. Food was DELICIOUS. My son didn’t react at all next day which confirms food was truly vegan. We told the owner that I can’t have dairy or soy and he made sure to confirm it. He wasn’t sure about the dessert being soy free and he was so honest about it. I appreciated it so much. We will visit again and again. I just wish he opens up near Clifton park area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Noodles, Mocktail, Stuffed Avocados, Bang-Bang Cauliflower
How great to not have to worry about every ingredient! Amazing food!! Everything was wonderful!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Noodles, Bar Vegan Sushi Roll
All their tapas is so fresh and delicious - wonderful ambienceVegetarian options: Great place for vegansDietary restrictions: Good for vegansKid-friendliness: Not entirely kid friendly, but kids are allowed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Bar Vegan Sushi Roll
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I came here for dinner on a Saturday night. It was not crowded at all, we were able to choose our table off in a quiet corner. The plates are small, we ordered 5 things for 2 people. The food was good, only problem was 11 dollars for the golden triangles. Seems like a bit pricey for just some tofu with a little sauce. Zoodle salad and vodka rigatoni were our favorites. We also got the fried ice cream which was delicious. The service was good, my only issue is that while we were eating our dessert someone came in and was asking all the guests and employees for money and if we would buy him food. Although I understand people being hungry and down on their luck so to speak, it is very off putting while you are eating inside a nice restaurant. Not to mention the guy smelled terrible. The server let it happen and didn't ask him to leave. It made the experience significantly less enjoyable.
Was the Event Manager for the Crawl With Us Halloween Bar Crawl. The management was very professional while remaining friendly. The bartenders were efficient and fun, not to mention friendly. Music was “off the hook” lots of dancing. I did not get any food, but I did go back into the kitchen and it was immaculate. You will not be disappointed! Give this hip spot a shot!! ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What’s up with the name? Did a five year old choose it or someone who had their imagination removed? I assume English is not their first language.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The best!!! Went here twice this month. The food is so good! Go for the vegan Sushi!Dietary restrictions: They have options to make the meals gluten free in addition to all meals being vegan!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pasta Lover
Delicious food (appetizer-sized dishes) and a cool atmosphere! Lots of spicy options as well as others that are mild.