50 Best American Restaurants near Castleton

“I had an absolutely fantastic reasonably priced lunch today. Way more than I could eat., Burger was cooked perfect, toppings were fresh and delicious. The service was friendly, fast and efficient ! So glad we decided to look around before we ate.“

“So, this PR girl asked where I could get a good Reuben. 5 people recommended Illusive. You'd never know it was there unless you looked for it. Boy, was I not disappointed. The best Reuben I've ever had. Bought 3 to share with building managers. I'm sure they will also start going too.“

“Delicious meal and top notch service by Tabatha and her crew.“

“delicious food and amazing atmosphere. I love this oasis, it is a lively place with elegance and still peaceful for business meetings“

“had a lovely lunch there and enjoyed all the amazing food and drinks. Definitely recommend“

“The best cocktails in Albany! (Get the Capital City Renewal!) I had the best birthday dinner there tonight. Thanks to the team for making it special. The appetizers were incredible!“

“My family and I had the most amazing dining experience here at Normanside. The staff is extremely friendly, the food was exceptional, and the atmosphere is perfect. Great job team Normanside. Highly recommend anyone to come in and experience it for yourself!!!“

“Excellent Sausages, Burgers and Hot Dogs and soups! Kevin and staff make you feel welcomed, and enjoy the conversation you provide.“

“We've returned to this charming diner over and over, and it never fails to impress! It has that classic coffee shop vibe we cherished back in the day. The homemade cooking truly shines here—it’s comfort food at its finest. You can’t help but love the welcoming neighborhood atmosphere.

Katie, one of our favorite servers, is a true gem! She remembers all her regulars by name and always greets them with a warm smile. And the desserts? Absolutely divine—you can’t leave without trying one!

Everything about this place is on point: the cleanliness, the delicious food, and the attentive waitstaff who treated us with kindness and speed. Our meals arrived quickly and at a fantastic price. With such friendly service and mouthwatering dishes, we can’t wait to come back for another visit!“

“beautiful venue with great food“

“Always enjoy Martel’s! Miss them at the Teletheater!“

“Good food, clean, friendly staff,decent prices.“

“***2024 Update***Under new ownership Crossroads has completely turned around food quality is very good and the service has been great. Highly recommend checking them out!“

“Fresh food. All delicious very impressed“

“Lovr Dobys! Our family has enjoyed their subs for many years. My husband and I have also liked their southern friend chicken wings. Great service and will order out to my car. We always do take-out so can't speak to the inside dining experience. I do not understand the negative reviews!“

“Some of my co-workers brought me out to The Copper Crow for my birthday! It was a wonderful experience. • Nice host, prompt seating. • Attentive and knowledgeable server. • Extensive draft, cocktail & mocktail list. • Great food, good portions, cooked well. • Excellent desserts. I look forward to going back.“

“great food and I had a turkey wrap“

“First time here in a very cold evening, it’s like on the back of a building, there’s a park in front of the store, and across the street from it is a huge building with a clock on top that could be an old train terminal.
The chef was really friendly and the chicken sandwich meal was delicious, my daughter was a picky eater, and she just killed that sandwich, the chicken was crispy and tender inside, it was so food, since it’s a cold day we didn’t bother to order ice cream pops, we will definitely come back with friends and visit this eatery again.“

“Nice location on the Hudson River, good outside seating area, inside seating is good.\n\nWe all got blackened chicken sandwich, it was good, but a little too blackened, very peppery taste, chilotle sauce on top of the peppery flavor was a bit too spicy.\n\nWaitress was wonderful, we were there for over two hours, she was attentive but not pesky.\n\nA bit pricey.“

“best mac n cheese in Albany! they treat you like family. the food and kindness will soothe your soul and you'll keep coming back.“

“Great food and service. They had no problem changing a menu item to leave out the garlic. [allergy]“

“Fun place to hang out, whether you play golf or not, it's so much more than that. Great food, great vibes!“

“We happened to be traveling in the area and found the diner online. We popped in and we were blown away. The atmosphere was so clean and pleasant. The waitresses were sweet and attentive. The food was delicious and extremely reasonably priced. Even though it's an hour and a half away from us we plan on going there again soon. It's worth the drive!!!“

“I’ve been looking forward to checking out the restaurant, Dove & Deer, since I first encountered their food when their chef was highlighted at the annual Summer Gala fundraiser here in Hudson last year. Their chef served an incredible amuse-bouche with gooseberries and the chef who was there sharing the amuse-bouches was wonderfully charming and the food was incredible! I was so impressed that I’ve been following their social media since then and have been looking forward to visiting the restaurant all the while! I was recently in the area and while I unfortunately wasn’t able to visit the restaurant in person- I was able to order through Door Dash and the meal was incredible! We ordered an assortment of things to share and were thrilled with everything! -Spicy Kale Caesar with shredded kale, croutons, and shaved parmesan! -Truffle Parm Fries with scallions and truffle aioli! -Mini Wagyu Beef Hotdogs made with wagyu beef, served in buttery toasted buns, and topped with mustard, ketchup, and relish! -Hot Lobster Dip made with lobster claw and knuckle meat, gruyere, gouda, fontina, spinach, scallion, and crispy wontons! It is often very difficult for a restaurant to adjust their menu to translate to takeout; and for them to do so where every single dish was not only delicious but also mostly with a great presentation, says a great deal about their attention to detail. This is a restaurant I look forward to dining at again many more times over the years!“

“Thanks for the pickle pizza!! You made this pregnant lady very happy 🥰🥒🍕“

“Samson's Motto should be: Service that Sells!!!! Food quality, quantity, service and pricing beyond expectation!“

“Our first time in and we are so happy we chose to stop! The pork chop dinner was fantastic!! Our waitress, Breadan, was awesome! She made our experience perfect! We wouldn't change anything about our visit ❤️ -Richard and Jeannie (see, I have to spell my name for everyone too 🙃)“

“We stopped here on a Wednesday before a show at the arena. We were packed in like sardines, with nowhere left to sit and the kitchen had run out of food. And yet the place still felt chill and welcoming. The bartender/owner was attentive and super friendly, despite the absolute chaos that must have been happening behind the bar. Any employees we saw were friendly and informal. Exactly what you want from a dive in Albany.

I have social anxiety and so rarely go out to pubs. But I will absolutely be going back here. Hopefully when the kitchen still has some food left.“

“Highly recommend. Our go to spot for breakfast at a locally owned diner.“

“Amazing specials and great cocktails!“

“Great food, fresh ingredients, no table service but plenty space to sit down in or outside. I'd recommend the chicken shawarma, hummus and pita or any grill sandwich

Vegetarian options: Falafel, different salads, hummus and pita, veggie platter or grilled sandwiches

Wheelchair accessibility: There's a ramp next to the main entrance of the building, restrooms stall wide enough for handicap people in wc“

“amazing cabbage best yams everything on point“

“Welcomed our soaked and sorry asses in with open arms. Treated us like we were family. Could not have completed our cycling trip without you! Stephanie & Bill, thank you soo much for your hospitality - much appreciated! Excellent food and service. Such a cool spot with 110 years of history. Highly recommend stopping in!“

“We hosted an amazing company holiday party at Loch & Quay. Great food, amazing staff, hopefully they can accommodate us again next year.“

“Searching for places to eat in the local area and this place popped up. I don’t normally leave reviews but I feel compelled as the food was absolutely exquisite. This place has good vegan options as well. The Dirty Little Birdy signature cocktail may be the best drink I’ve ever had! Just annoyed I had to share it. Coming back on Friday!“

“great service, excellent for lunch, dinner, or drinks. family friendly, lively for friend gatherings.“

“Good vibes great service Good food awesome drinks great place to hang with friends and have some good times“

“Great atmosphere. Food is always delicous. Service was excellent. Waitress was cheerful pleasant and accommodating.“

“Fantastic experience earlier this month having Sunday Brunch with my son and our American cousins at Lost & Found. This place is great! The real America, in Albany, away from the well-beaten tourist tracks. Friendly service, great menu, tasty food, and the proprietor is a gent - even let us get group photos on the stage as he hadn’t a band at the time! It was a wet Sunday but we just had a great family get together inside. Not that far from the city centre and worth finding. Very good value as well.“

“My partner and I had a great time before heading over to the elks club for swing dance night.

Classic pub style seating and experience. Head up to the bar to order your food and drink, head back with your drinks and wait for the food. Theres tvs showing multiple different games but if youre not there for that the rest of the interior is the perfect astethic for a comfy night at the local bar.

The pretzel sticks were amazing and I need more.“

“Believe the hype! Casey Finn’s delivers for service, the finest Miller High Life and Jameson whiskey, and I heard that the Ruebens on St Patrick’s Day are the jam.Was sincerely hoping for the rumored bartender vs customer fight (see review from a few years ago), but despite a brief genuine moment of concern (“are you ladies lost?”), we made friends and will be back.“

“Best staff and music! Always welcoming, I love it here.“

“Hostess is the best. And food was of course great. Party of 10+ to watch sabres ... a bit last minute, post-graduation. I stopped by mid-afternoon and the hostess set aside a table, put the 'reserved' label on it and told me I could enjoy the lovely day outside, that she was holding it for me. and the sabres won! thank you mcgeary's!!!“

“Albany Stadium Restaurant & Bar was a perfect place to host a pregame party before our hockey game in MVP Arena. We had a quick turnaround to plan the event, and staff were very responsive and eager to work with us based on our event needs. From planning to event day coordination, everything went smoothly and the event was a great success!“

“I had an amazing dining experience! From the moment we walked in, the ambiance was warm and inviting—perfect for a relaxed evening out. We were greeted by the boss Ali, and The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, making us feel right at home.

We started with the Mozzarella Sticks which was bursting with flavor and beautifully presented. For the main course, I had the Chicken Shawarma Meal and it was absolutely delicious. The sauce was beautiful and the flavors were perfectly balanced, and the portion size was just right.

The bar was also impressive, every drink was perfect, which was the perfect sweet ending to the meal.

Overall,I loved it here. It is a true gem. The quality of the food, the service, and the atmosphere make it a standout spot in the area. I can't wait to come back!“

“Food was actually better than I anticipated. Kinda pricey but everything is today. The wait staff was nice enough but they were eager to get the food out and ticket to us so they could be done. The interior is fine. No dirty it anything just bland.“

“Excellent food “just like philly”. I have searched for the perfect cheese steaks world wide. Now my search is over and local. Just go and enjoy the variety. Fast service with perfect atmosphere. Will be back regularly.“

“Love love love their chicken teriyaki sandwich and of course their fries are to die for!“

“Great atmosphere and delicious food and cocktails“

“Always an event everyday of the week here! Food is great and has a buzzing atmosphere with lots of smiles. Such a friendly staff and tavern is well decorated and very clean! A MUST SEE!“