Restaurant 605

605 New Scotland Ave, Albany
(518) 818-0000

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Tumbaros

Simply loved the way Tom took care of me and my girlfriend. We went to dinner about a week and a half ago, and the experience was so tremendous that I felt compelled to leave a review even after some time had passed.

The service was excellent, his attitude was outstanding, and it’s the kind of experience that makes you want to keep coming back. I highly recommend this place. The food was amazing, but honestly, it’s all about the service. Great food means nothing if the service is bad—but on this night, Tom elevated everything and made the entire meal even better.

Huge credit to the chef as well, but Tom’s service truly made the night unforgettable.

Di Sol Awaal

My wife and I visited this restaurant because we heard their burgers were great. The service and the atmosphere were great, the owner comes around to each table to ask how everything was. I have to say I was impressed, and burgers lived up to the hype. I had the double wage cheese burger and it was amazing!!! We are definitely coming back, it was a great night.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ramzi Karim

Visiting my daughter in school and wanted to try and new spot for dinner. Fun atmosphere, amazing service and the food was delicious! We had the fundido and empanadas to start. So fresh! And we both had different smashburgers. Everything was made like you were the most important people there. Will definitely be back! 😋

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mary Roche

In Albany on business. Great place for dinner! Staff was very friendly and the vibe is local. I had the French Dip and it might be the best I’ve ever had.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

trucker joe

Just a basic Chicken Sandwich with coleslaw. With no flavor French fries with no salt. Wings were one step from being overcooked.
My personal opinion sucked

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 2

Mariama Galle Bah

They will literally tell you that they can give you a chair on a corner to wait for your ride if you are done eating so they can give your table to soneone else after only spending one hour there. PS: no one was standing and there were free tables.Had to speak up and refuse to wait for my Uber 5 more minutes on my table. I was not from Albany and no one told me it is only card or cash until I finished eating. After explaining the situation to the manager she cut me off by raising her voice at me and just kept saying “NO, NO, NO!”until I insisted for her to let me finish my sentence and tell her that I have the card info on my phone she can manually type it on the POS. For her to then say “okay, I’ll try!”. If you are not from Albany don’t you dare not know that restaurants don’t take Apple Pay in this place.
Service could be better. The server was nice but the manager has attitude issues.

Update: Their answer should tell anyone about how they treat customers. 10% tips was only by goodwill and courtesy seeing how your manager shouted at me, because tipping should reflect customer satisfactionon service received. Tipping is also not mandatory by the way.
Oh it is 2025! Businesses should be run by younger managers, they understand better how the world is developing. They know that payment methods should be flexible and that Apple Pay only makes a business more flexible and makes customer experience easier.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

John DelleDonne

Great All around!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Rich P

The burger and fries were really wonderful. The burger was cooked perfectly, and you could taste the care coming from the kitchen. It was the afternoon, so I can’t comment on noise levels. The beer was overpriced in my opinion. The service, while competent, was about as personable as a bag of lawn clippings. As the ‘face’ of the establishment, a bit of social engagement and repartee with the clientele seems appropriate. Not asking for a song and dance, but a “Hey, how are you doing today”?, with an attempt at a smile goes a long way in the service industry especially with people who aren’t ‘regulars’. The rest of the menu looked interesting, but I likely won’t return.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 3

Bernadette McSparron

The food was good and the service was great. The noise level, though, is almost unbearable. We had to practically scream to hold a conversation...exhausting.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 4

Michael Campbell

Friendly service and great food!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Shawn Smith

Really enjoy this neighborhood spot. Good size bar and everything we've tried on the menu has been delicious.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Linda Estela

We live right in the area but have never been to restaurant 605! Well that has changed! This place was amazing! The atmosphere had me dancing in my seat while eating. Everything was amazing from the espresso martini to the baked wings. The grilled Greek chicken and 33 burger was to die for. We will definitely be back. The staff were amazing as well. Highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Aliya Ahmad

Gabe & Cory always provide nothing but a great atmosphere not to mention the food is always on point. My friends and I love coming here to watch football and grab drinks. Highly recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nicholas Brino

Erin , Corey , Gabe , emjae all of the top tier service employees in the 518 . One of my go tos ! Highly recommend !!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Chris Hansen

Great little local place. Very accommodating. Good food, friendly service. Definitely a sports bar atmosphere so don't expect a quiet intimate dinner

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

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