Smith's Public House

171 Remsen Street, Cohoes
(518) 203-6911

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Chicken Parmesan with Mashed Potatoes
Vodka Sauce Chicken Parmesan
Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza
Happy Birthday Carrot Cake
Cheeseburger and Fries
Vodka Chicken Parmesan
Cookie Skillet Ala Mode
Spindle City Cutlet
Grilled Filet Mignon
Cremini Fettuccine

Menu

Appetizers
Pierogies
Stuffed with cheese and potato, chive crema.
Loaded Smiths Chips
House chips, gorgonzola cheese sauce, scallions, pancetta, and a balsamic glaze.
Loaded Tater Tots
Loaded tots stuffed with cheddar & bacon, topped with cotija cheese, cilantro, and chili aioli.
Crab Dip
Lump crab meat, peppers, old bay, house chips.
Arancini
Philly cheesesteak style arancini, served with a gorgonzola cream sauce.
Chicken Wings / House Made Boneless Wings
10 wings, choice of medium, hot, sweet chili, lemon pepper sauce, BBQ, hot crispy oil, pesto, soy garlic, honey mustard.
Crab Cakes
Crab meat, arugula, pickled onions, chili remoulade.
Fried Mozzarella
Breaded mozzarella logs served with marinara or melba sauce.
Short Rib Sliders
Short rib, pickled onions, cabbage, house aioli, Fresno chilis.
Shrimp Cocktail
Poached & chilled shrimp with cocktail sauce.

Entrées
Spindle City Cutlet
Chicken cutlet, whipped potatoes, dressed arugula, pan sauce.
Strip Steak 171
Seared strip steak, whipped potatoes, asparagus, red wine reduction.
Fish & Chips
Beer battered haddock, hand cut French fries, cocktail or tartar sauce.

Sandwiches
Show Stopper
Wagyu skirt steak, caramelized onions, provolone cheese, Fresno chilis, chimichurri, arugula.
Vodka Cutlet Sandwich
Chicken cutlet thinly sliced, vodka sauce, mozzarella, and red pepper flakes.
Hot Chick
Fried chicken, hot crispy oil, coleslaw, pickles, and house aioli.
Short Rib Melt
Braised short rib, caramelized onions, Italian long hots, provolone, aj jus.
The #7
Thin sliced prime rib, coleslaw, cheddar cheese, house aioli.
Buffalo Chicken
Grilled or crispy chicken, medium sauce, lettuce & house pickles. Choice of blue cheese or ranch.
Chopped Caesar
Chicken cutlet, romaine, grated Parmesan cheese, Caesar dressing.
Grilled Cheese
White cheddar & provolone grilled cheese, served on sourdough with tomato bisque.
171 Chicken
Grilled chicken, lettuce, tomato, onion, and garlic aioli.
Remsen St. BLT
Peppered bacon, tomato, lettuce, & garlic aioli.

Burgers
Mr. Smith
Two four ounce smash patty's, sautéed onions, American cheese, and a house aioli.
Public House Burger
8 oz angus burger, lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles.
Blue Bell
8 oz angus burger, thick cut pepper bacon, bleu cheese crumbles, caramelized onions, balsamic glaze.
The Trolley
8 oz angus burger, thick cut peppered bacon, crispy onion straws, BBQ sauce.
Primal Burger
Ground beef & liver burger, cheddar cheese, sautéed onions, arugula, house aioli.
Burger 171
8 oz angus burger, cremini mushrooms, Swiss cheese.
The Melt
8 oz angus burger, short rib, caramelized onions, and provolone cheese.

Pizzas
VodkaCutlet Pizza
Vodka sauce, chicken cutlet, mozzarella cheese, fresh basil.
Prosciutto Arugula
House sauce, mozzarella cheese, prosciutto, arugula, goat cheese, cantaloupe vinaigrette.
Stuffed Mushroom
Garlic oil, mozzarella, mushroom, goat cheese, seasoned breadcrumbs.
Hot Honey Pepperoni
House sauce, pepperoni, ricotta cheese, hot honey drizzle.
Spicy Italian
House sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, capicola, pancetta, red pepper flakes.
Burrata Pancetta
House sauce, pancetta, Parmesan cheese, burrata, red pepper flakes.
Margherita
Fresh mozzarella, San Marzano tomato, fresh basil.
Caprese
Pesto sauce, San Marzano tomato, mozzarella.
Veggie
House sauce, mozzarella cheese, peppers, onions, broccoli, black olives.

Soups & Salads
Caesar Salad
Romaine, grated Parmesan, toasted garlic breadcrumbs.
Arugula Salad
Arugula, onion, apples, goat cheese, nuts, peppers, lemon vinaigrette, garlic toasted breadcrumbs.
House Salad
Mixed greens, peppers, onions, cucumber, tomato, and croutons.
Roasted Tomato Bisque
French Onion Soup

Protein Additions
Grilled Chicken
Steak
Shrimp
Crispy Chicken

Desserts
Apple cider doughnut cake
Harvest berry cheesecake

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Recent Reviews

We had a great dinner there and especially liked the bourbon salmon. Service was good and we sat in the dining g room. The bar was noisey but only had a drink there before moving to the table. Service as good.
November 2025
2 weeks ago, I called to make a lunch reservation for approximately 20 people -I spoke to Kayla who was helpful and said no problem. Today a group of us enjoyed a wonderful lunch and get together. Our waiter was great, he checked on us frequently, and everyone enjoyed their food and beverages. Thank you very much. Cohoes High class of 1973.
November 2025
This place is the perfect mix of old and new. You’re not going to find another place that’s as cozy and rich with old architectural charm while having a menu with classic pub food (fish & chips) and other contemporary items (their seasonal salad is incredible). Friendly staff & 7 days a week, this place is the anchor point of Remsen Street and is a big part of what is making Cohoes an authentic, off-the-beaten-path gem
November 2025

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Smith's Public House

171 Remsen Street, Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 203-6911