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!“

“The food came out fresh and hot, and there’s a good variety on the menu with generous portions. Our server was friendly, attentive, and made the meal more enjoyable. The restaurant itself was clean and had a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. That said, the food quality seems like it can be a little inconsistent. Some dishes were really good, while others didn’t quite live up to expectations, especially when it came to the steak. Prices also feel reasonable for a chain restaurant, particularly with some of the deals available.“

“Friendly service and good Happy Hour specials! 👍“

“The food was excellent as was the service
When the bill came the 15%, 18%, and 20% were figured out on the check. My husband checked it and they were all incorrect and not in the favor of the server. They were less than what the server should get.
That is very poor situation for the waitstaff that live off of tips. PLEASE fix this for these people.“

“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!“

“Let's just say when I was a kid this place used to be my favorite every time when I get off of school on each Friday and when it does happen this was always a great place to go and honestly many years later they're still up and running business which makes me happy“

“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“

“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.“

“We had a great lunch after the farmers market! Food was great and came out fast, service was also great and attentive. Got to meet the owner, Joey, and his family. Since we were the last table before close it was almost like we got a lunch and a show. Can’t wait to go back and try their brunch!“

“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 💯“

“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!“

“beautiful venue with great food“

“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.“

“Excellent restaurant!! I travelled from Florida to meet a friend on business here in Albany.
Upon entering the restaurant area this morning I was met by the hostess, Monique, who welcomed me with a smile! My server, Kristy was superb! My breakfast meal was prepared perfectly… from taste to presentation everything was great. I checked, spoke with another staff member named Sandra and learned that the Chef’s name was Andrew. Additionally, the busboy, Justin also checked with me to see if I was ready for my plate to be removed or if there was anything I needed. Good job, Justin! By the way, I am a traveling businessman that goes to a lot of places. I am not a paid Reviewer!!! I cannot say enough good about Mr. D’s restaurant. This kind of customer service and attention to detail is hard to find anywhere anymore. Thank you to all involved!!
Roy Woods“

“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.“

“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“

“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!“

“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.“

“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“

“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.“

“I tried their seitan wings. Super yummy!“

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

“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!!“

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

“***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!“

“Best food. Best price. Great atmosphere“

“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“

“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!“

“This is a great small, family run fast phone spot. It has been family run for at least 4 generations. I enjoy their Greek burger, and I like their hotdogs. For a quick, simple bite to eat that doesn't break the bank, I highly recommend them. Best visited in the summer on a nice day. Indoor space is very limited.“

“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!“

“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!“

“my sister and I have been there 3 times, wonderful waitress, good food, reasonable prices. she comes from conn. coming again in 2 weeks, probably be there/“

“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!“

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