Illusive Restaurant & Bar

3 Ferry St, Rensselaer
(518) 977-3602

Recent Reviews

Leanne F.

Excellent Mariachi Mac and cheese as well as a wonderful pasta, tomato, shrimp, and sausage (Allesandro) main dish.

Todd Hyson

Delicious lobster

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Lobster Roll

Lashonda Conner

Went for a meal and was told the wait was about 20 minutes. Nobody ever came back and they say others that came after us. We didn’t fit the decor i guess. Too much melanin. Won’t be going back

Kat Bam

Loud and dark Good food.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Garlic Aioli Bacon Burger

Kelly Cat

The parking lot was pretty full. I went two times. The burger and fries I had were good but the chicken wings my partner has were so so both times (and didn't come with carrots or celery). The service the first time was slow but the second time the service was much better. I definitely feel like if you like burgers it would be worth checking out.Parking: There were more cars in the parking lot than there were people in the restaurant. There were lots of bumps and potholes in the parking lot leading up to the spaces.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Empire Smash

tammy uthairungsri

Crab Cakes are amazing .. plenty of lumps of crab and not a lot of breading. Fresh! Most enjoyable.Cobb Salad with grilled chicken .. the salad is fresh. The grilled chicken was a bit heavy on salt.Mac and cheese with cajun chicken and bacon .. it was good.Empire smash Burger is tasty .. also love the home fries that comes on the plate.Thank you, Illusive =)

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Crab Cakes, Simone's Cobb Salad, Mac N Cheese

Patrick McLaughlin

You will not stumble on this place but it is worth looking for Surprising menu, everything is very well done. Many options. Cant miss!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Simone's Cobb Salad

Richard Marr

I had a specialty burger and fries and a draft beer.My wife had a caprese sandwich and a Cosmo.Everything was great and we look forward to going back.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Peter G.

Home of the award winning hamburgers...hard to consider other preparations when the focus is beef! Nice selections of adult hydration and all reasonably priced. Can't wait to try more again soon.

Andy DeLuise

If you love food that is either original or very very creative they have it all at Illusive! The best service and very consistent. I would call ahead for reservations on Thursday, Friday, and Saturdays from 5-8pm. Don't wait make it now!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Garlic Parmesan Wings, Lobster Roll, Eff Popeyes Burger and Sweet Potatoes Fries, Garlic Aioli Bacon Burger

Tom Wall

LOVE Illusive! The approach is a little not beautiful, but once you’re inside, all that is forgotten. Really nice people, great pub food options and service. Some of the best wings around, for sure, and the chicken sandwiches are killer.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

William M.

Never disappointed with the varied menu specials. This place sets the standard for unique pub food and sandwiches. Even deliver, food on point.

Fred Schreieck

Parking: Parking lot is small

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Wings with Illusive Sauce, Tater Tot Poutine

Kristina Fraumane

This place is amazing ?. The food , atmosphere, music everything was great!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Jacked Up Tator Tots, Garlic Parmesan Wings, Award Winning Wings

Nick

Food was good but not $55 good. It was ok, but I really did not think that the steak special was $55, I mean man! Big disappointment in the bill. You are not a steak restaurant! Wish I knew what the price was before I ordered! Word of advice for other patrons before putting their order in to ask for what the price on the special's! Lesson learned!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

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