The Boil Shack

59 Wolf Rd, Albany
(518) 621-1888

Recent Reviews

Dustin Hodges

Very good, a bit on the pricey side. The sausage was one of the best I've had in a boil. Amazing portions. Will be back.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Shaun Thompson

Great food, customer service doesn’t really make you feel welcoming.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 2

Recommended dishes: Andouille Sausage, Gumbo, Seafood

Samantha Blackmon

I love salmon so I will order their Pan Seared Salmon or Blackened Salmon, Mashed Potatoes, Caesar or Mixed Green Salad and their Honey Butter Cornbread; it is all delicious! ?I have invited family as well who are big seafood lovers and they will throw down with their bib intact their various seafood meals with a smile on their face and a full belly upon departure! Each one of them have enjoyed their meals! ?I believe The Boil Shack's success is due to having good cooks who know their seasonings.Their waiters are okay and need improvement in their customer service and timeliness.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Rhonda Farley

I was brought here for my birthday dinner. We got the spring boil and it was absolutely delicious!! Two lobster tails, 2 different kinds of crab legs and a whole lot more. Our waitress was very happy and helpful and fun. At the end of our meal our waitress had their robot come out and sing happy birthday to me. What a great place. I can't wait to go back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

T Baber

Everything was terrific. From host the server, and yes they do have the robot server but our waitress wanted to chat it up so she elected to hand deliver our food. She did send the robot over so we could have the experience though. The food was just as described. The portions were as expected and the taste was as described. I'll definitely be back.

Juanita Arroyo

The Seafood was on point. I had Garlic butter with King Crabs,Shrimp,potatoes,kubasa and corn on the cob! Also they had whipped Maple ? ? Yams!!!!! OOMMGG!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Billy Hanrahan

Ginormous selection of seafood items! Food was great, service was great! They even have a robotic server to help the staff! My new go to spot for fresh seafood and can't wait to go back!!

Denzel Banks

The people made us feel at home. The food was above my expectations ?.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Chelsey Resch

Super fresh seafood, best in the

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Seafood

Dacia Chambers

Such a beautiful place the food was

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Seafood

Nicole Bronk

I will say service was good . Waitress was actually a little too happy if that makes sense but she was really good . Prices are ridiculous tho especially for the amount you get. Tasted good but still overly priced . I understand seafood is expensive but that’s a tad too much . I usually don’t leave a restaurant hungry and I did after spending almost $200 . Another thing why do they think they have a right to just add a tip on the bill . I can see for big parties of people but for a PARTY OF 2 . That is ridiculous. I honestly was going to tip basically the same amount in cash because she was really good so no I didn’t throw no fit but we should be able to tip off of service . A restaurant should not tell me how much I have to tip . Not every time do you get a good waitress. Not a way to handle business. Is that even legal of a company to do ? They automatically even charged my card with the tip amount even before getting me to sign before agreeing. I got the text my card was charged for it before she even brought it over for me to sign . Sad to say I finally had good service going out to place but will not return

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 4

Nikki Marie

I will say service was good . Waitress was actually a little too happy if that makes sense but she was really good . Prices are ridiculous tho especially for the amount you get. Tasted good but still overly priced . I understand seafood is expensive but that’s a tad too much . I usually don’t leave a restaurant hungry and I did after spending almost $200 . Another thing why do they think they have a right to just add a tip on the bill . I can see for big parties of people but for a PARTY OF 2 . That is ridiculous. I honestly was going to tip basically the same amount in cash because she was really good so no I didn’t throw no fit but we should be able to tip off of service . A restaurant should not tell me how much I have to tip . Not every time do you get a good waitress. Not a way to handle business. Is that even legal of a company to do ? They automatically even charged my card with the tip amount even before getting me to sign before agreeing. I got the text my card was charged for it before she even brought it over for me to sign . Sad to say I finally had good service going out to place but will not return

Sarah Wyman

I was denied service twice going there. The first time the server said it was too late to order to-go. And then again yesterday I was denied service because I walked in at 8:55pm and it was too late to get a table AGAIN. I just find it odd my family and friends can go eat there after 9pm a few mins after 9pm and still be served but when I go I instantly can’t get in or it’s too late to order. I feel the owner has a secret hate for me and that’s fine but don’t be unprofessional when it comes to business because when he comes to my job to get drinks I don’t make him feel any kind of way so I don’t appreciate the unprofessionalism. And picking and choosing who you choose to serve at 8:55pm especially when there was still customers in there eating; is discrimination it should not matter. Cause any other restaurant would serve you as long as you walk in before the closing time . Which I made sure I did.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

xu cui

Good place for

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Rafael Sanchez

My wife and I came here for our anniversary and the food was delicious!! It is a bit pricey but well worth it. The service from our waitress was wonderful, she was also very friendly and attentive. My only complaints are: #1. the tips being automatically charged. I am a tipper, don't get me wrong, but in the state of NY tips are optional. I was planning on leaving a tip a few dollars more than what I was automatically charged but when I got my check and saw that they charged the tip themselves, I just paid what they charged on their own. #2. I chose the flavor "punish me" and my dish wasn't spicy at all. I love spicy food and when I saw "punish me" I thought I was going to receive something really spicy but didn't. I'll definitely be back to eat here!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Snow Crab

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