50 Best American Restaurants near Rensselaer

“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.“

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

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

“There’s a good case to be made that Chili’s is the best chain restaurant in the game. It’s always banging. The menu is simple, the prices are super reasonable (especially in today’s day and age), and they really lean hard into their classic options instead of trying to reinvent the wheel. They know what works and what people come in the door for. I’ve been to this location specifically a bunch of times including last night. The food is always great, the service is super quick and very friendly. My only nitpicks are that the last couple of times I’ve been, the beer has been pretty flat (still fresh, but next to no carbonation), and I’ve had a couple to-go orders where the quality and portion size was slightly lacking. But never a bad experience sitting down to eat, that’s for sure. Go Chili’s. 🌶️“

“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.“

“Friendly service and good Happy Hour specials! 👍“

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

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

“I love Metro 7 Diner! Always a great meal, fantastic service & super friendly. Thank you!“

“We ordered food from Friendly's, 120 Hoosick St, Troy Plaza, Troy, NY 12180 through Grubhub+. (Grubhub is a free benefit for having Amazon Prime).

The three Honey BBQ Chicken
Supermelts were delicious. The bowl of clam chowder, onion rings and Mac & Cheese side were excellent.“

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

“The food was sooo good! excellent service by our waiter. Will return!“

“lovely atmosphere with delicious gourmet American cuisine. it was a lovely new year dinner. staff very friendly“

“We went here on a lark for brunch, and it did not disappoint. The waiter was super friendly, the food was quick, and we met the owner Joey and he is truly trying to make everyone who comes in feel like part of his family. There are good vegetarian breakfast options, and the apps for lunch and dinner are also veggie friendly. Skip Manory's and head to Trojan Station, especially if you like a quieter atmosphere.“

“Naughter’s is a great place to get breakfast the morning after a night out, for first date, catching up with an old friend, or brunch with your mom.

Everything is priced well and the food is always so yummy. I love looking around at all the art while waiting for the food to come to the table.

Favorite breakfast spot in Troy!!“

“Very lovely owners. Husband and I stopped in for a bite to eat. It was our first time in as we try local spots and very glad we did! Small clean little cafe and the service was exceptional. Very friendly service and I even had to ask a patron what she had ordered because it looked so good! Good portions and prices. We will have to give lunch a try next time.“

“Greg and his entire staff did an amazing job on my husband's party! Everything was great! The food was phenomenal and the service couldn't have been better! Please contact Greg for parties or catering! You will not be disappointed!“

“Very Good Spot Eat, the entire bourbon crew is great. Sara stuck out to me, I asked her the special and she made sure the Caesar Salad had no tomatoes which is great because I dislike them. Overall I’d give Sarah a 10/10 for service and making sure my order was correct. Thank you to the entire Bourbon Crew 💯“

“This is by far my favorite coffee shop in Telkwa and Smithers. I probably spend far too much money then I should here, but I absolutely love it. The staff are always friendly and welcoming, the atmosphere is great, and don't even get me started on the coffee and the food. I don't know if I've had anything that I didn't like from here. I've tried pretty much everything from the pies, meat pies, the freshly made sourdough bread that is just delicious, and the burgers on Fridays. You also have things like the cookies, the brownies and so much more. On top of all of that there's even a lot that I have yet to try, the ice cream being one of them. She even went on vacation for a couple of weeks and that was probably the longest couple of weeks without a good coffee. Oh yeah and I almost forgot, the breakfast wraps are absolutely delicious. You got to try them. Try anything try everything try it all, I'm sure you'll love it.“

“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!!!“

“Instead of recommending the restaurant or not I wish I could rate it with stars. I would give a 3.75 the food was the good. The service was good. The atmosphere was good. Nothing was stand out amazing. For the price I would think the entrees would come with a salad or bread for the table but they do not. Drinks of course were expensive as anywhere but I got the smallest pour of wine I’ve probably ever received. We went for a special occasion and I wish we would have went somewhere else. Maybe I’ll try again with friends again for lunch and hope for a better experience.“

“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!“

“Great place! Great food, Great atmosphere! really can not go wrong! flavorful, tasteful, and just all around fantastic! highly recommend to people!“

“Always excellent food, service and friendly too. Highly recommend you trying as it will become a fast favorite.“

“Amazing service and surprisingly good quality food. Welcome so nicely by Kaosi, served well by Daryl and Jennifer, the manager, if checked in with me. Positive experience! My only suggestion is to adjust the TVs to not play “justice reality TV” maybe consider something more enticing.“

“beautiful venue with great food“

“My parents started taking me here since I was only enough to remember. Now as an adult I use it to catch up with good friends and eat my favorite foods with such good prices! prices! I even introduced a few to this classic spot and they always ask when we're going back. Food that always hit the spot-5 Stars every time.“

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

“Always great food, great service and great prices!!!“

“nice quiet comfortable atmosphere.great place to grab a meal with friends or family in a quiet non rushed manner, be relaxed and eat in peace. Reasonable fair pricing with quality comfort food that reminds me of the great diners I grew up with.neighborhood gathering place. Brings back nostalgia! Need more places like this! Small family run. Check it out! And relax like the good ole days with good ole food!! I'll be back!“

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

“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.“

“Nighthawks is THE BEST spot in Troy. My husband and I adore this place. They make the best omelette I’ve ever had and my husband is in love with their burgers. 100000/10 recommend. Staff are amazing and overall experience is magical!! Wow wow wow.“

“We had dinner tonight dinner was delicious and tour server Gilberto was outstanding we did not need to ask him for anything he was one of the best servers we have seen in a long time the food was cooked to perfection“

“I tried their seitan wings. Super yummy!“

“We (six of us) loved our dinners at Smiths earlier this month and our waiter, Jeff, did a superb job for a busy night after a Cohoes Music Hall show. Appetizers were also excellent and we enjoyed them at that fantastic bar!!“

“***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!“

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

“What an amazing restaurant in Downtown Albany with a lovely art deco atmosphere. Elegant and sophisticated. The food is far above anything else. quality and large quantity“

“Tonight was mine and my fiancé first night going here. The staff was nothing short of amazing. The food was phenomenal. Everyone was so polite and very attentive. Thanks for a great dinner. Most importantly thanks to your amazing staff.“

“The meat sauce imo is the best in the cap region“

“Best food. Best price. Great atmosphere“

“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!“

“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!“

“Stopped at Inga's last week and just want to say how beautiful and pleasant Bianca was. The food was fantastic, but she made our experience one that will definitely bring us back!“

“stopped here after a long drive. Cheapest food i’ve seen in a while. hot dogs are mini but it’s let’s than $1.50. surprisingly the burgers are decent size for the price and taste great. skip the meat sauce. super quick service. good local old school feel. plenty of parking. outside seating.“

“Awesome spot 💯 Food and prices were exceptional, the bartender was super friendly, and she was even cool with me taking over the jukebox for about 45 minutes 😂 Would go out of my way to stop again!“

“great food and I had a turkey wrap“

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

“My husband and I had such a great dining experience last night. The appetizers were amazing. The halibut was delicious and my husband loved the tuna special. We thoroughly enjoyed the staff and wish I had been able to try the pear flambé but I was just too full. Looks like we need to come back next Saturday!“