36 Best American Restaurants in Schenectady

“Absolutely delicious every single time. Laid back artistic atmosphere, great people, the chefs do an amazing job. If you order medium steak you get a medium steak right on the money. Thank you Maxons for another great dinner for our family!“

“This restaurant is Schenectady’s Best kept secret. I’ve been there several times for lunch and it never disappoints. The service is spot on from when you walk in the door, no pun intended but I’m in a wheelchair(handicap accessible) to when you are leaving, opening doors and exchanging goodbye pleasantries. The place itself is immaculate, shiny floors, beautiful atmosphere, great background music and above all delicious food you know is prepared to order. While being there for lunch, I ordered off the dinner menu with no problem, as the staff is extremely accommodating. The menu includes a wide variety of options to satisfy every palate.
Next time you’re looking for a great, quiet and delicious place for lunch or dinner, give Chez Nous a try you will not be disappointed. They have private spacious rooms for small private events and I will reiterate the place is spotless and extremely comfortable with GREAT FOOD!
Thank you and Buon Appetite!
Dean J. Tessitore“

“BEST hot dogs I’ve ever had and their food is great! Highly recommend this place.“

“the food is amazing the service is great“

“Wow! What a busy night! These should be nothing but compliments for the staff, in the front of the house, and behind the scenes. It seems the autumn light show down the road has had quite an impact. We went on a whim, disregarded the suggested reservations, but were able take seats right away at the end of the bar. Best of both worlds....A little bit of patio atmosphere and dining room comfort as the temperatures began to drop. And a glimpse at the extra hard work involved this evening. Praises to Jennifer as she greeted us, offered us something to drink, and advised us if we were ordering there would be an extended wait, (a large number of parties, and parties with a large number of people, seem to have arrived all at once). She said she would rather be up front with people than to have them disappointed with a wait. The expected delay was explained to every party that entered following us It was amazing to watch the coordinated efforts of the three waitresses working as a team. There was no time for idle chit chat while disregarding the needs of customers, but there was still time for smiles and laughter. Work behind the counter was fast, deliberate, efficient and the customers had no sense of stress or overwhelm. Each interaction I overheard was friendly and attentive. Another thing that I was impressed with, especially sitting at a bar, is that with an extended wait, those who were drinking, alcoholic beverages , were not pushed or encouraged to purchase more than usual to fill the time. Therefore the environment around us remained the same. Our meals came in the time projected, (mine a crock of french onion soup and my husband, a Roadhouse burger with onion rings.) Each item as tasty as we have come to expect. I just wanted to take a minute and thank everyone for an enjoyable evening.“

“First time at Bourbon Street, and the food was amazing, the staff was really friendly and very attentive… A really nice neighborhood bar!“

“Enjoy the good service & food. 👍“

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“Yummy food!! Awesome service!“

“THE BEST FOOD EVER! FOOD TIME!“

“Just had the Mac n cheese with brisket, I eat a lot of BBQ but this was the BEST I have ever had! Perfect blend of smoke and seasoning! Highly recommend!! And they gave us the last of the brisket for free! Good people!! 🐷“

“Food was delicious and well presented. Lighting was wonderful for a quiet relaxing dinner. Our waitress was very attentive and well prepared when we came into the restaurant and one of the guests has a mobility scooter. Making this one of our favorite spots to dine out. Also opened on Monday where many other restaurants are closed.“

“Just had the BEST iced vanilla latte that I have EVER had in my entire life 🧋“

“I had my daughter’s baptism celebration at Canalis and I truly want to thank them for going above and beyond for our daughter’s special day. We rented out the banquet room and it was absolutely perfect. The food and service was exceptional. Thank you again Canalis. I highly recommend for any future event.“

“Been eating here 35+ years! Every time I come home to Schenectady it’s the place I eat. Been on the food network!!“

“Friends recommended this place to us and we were not disappointed. Very clean, great portions, very nice waitress. Prices were great for the quality and quantity of food we received. We will definitely be returning!“

“great food and nice and clean“

“Got from grub hub on a whim. The rueben was really good. Great presentation even after delivery and it was hot and fresh when it got here and we are in Bellevue. We will definitely order again!“

“Stopped in as we just moved into the neighborhood. Great place. Food was great,the staff were very friendly and nice . Great service! We will be back!“

“I love this restaurant. The food is great! I highly recommend it!“

“Quick drink after dinner, great spot“

“In town for a little bit just was driving by and saw New York rangers flying out front. I'm a rangers fan and the game was on at 7:00. I went in there at 6:30 sat at the bar bartender put on the anger game and was very attentive. Great service. I didn't ask his name but he handled the whole bar. Good people. No craziness. Ordered a Heineken onion rings which both were fantastic. Look I'm mostly interested in good servers and someone that's smiling and that's what I got. The bar stools were far enough apart where you weren't hitting shoulders or elbows with other people who's good nice hometown bar. I miss it. I live in Scottsdale most of the year and everything's a free-for-all. I don't care what bar you're in
Anyways, I can't say“

“Went for the first time and I can say the food was very good! The shrimp and grits had really nice flavor and was a perfect portion size. The place is cute but a bit on the smaller side. The service was good but not great..about average. All in all a good experience here and I live close by so will be going back!“

“Everything is always delicious. The cream of mushroom soup is delicious“

“My first time in Schenectady, such a great quaint town with tons of history. I was in town to meet with my daughter for dinner and they had the night market. I was with my pup chose this place for their and outdoor seating, they were very super friendly, the service is excellent and the food was delicious, definitely will be back.“

“The hotdogs are very good! They are tasty and the meat sauce is amazing“

“nice local Tavern. always friendly..“

“Food is awesome. Remo the owner/manager is always pleasant , along with wife Morgan and staff.. They always greet you with a smile. There chef salad, turkry and tuna subs and fries“

“Great atmosphere and food“

“Great team. Outstanding pizza value and taste. Weekend music!“

“mike and I love coming here for Sunday brunch. The food is always delicious. it is a family owned restaurant and they are all so nice.“

“Never again the owner didn't give a shit . We didn't get what we ordered . Waitress didn't have a clue . The place was total Kaos what a joke . Owner called patrons a bunch of Karen's . They couldnt even handle coming around with a coffee pot .“

“In the past year, I’ve ordered an appetizer, the flatbread pizza at least 3 times. It’s always been delicious with just a little bite to it. Tonight I ordered it and it was excessively spicy hot. My tongue and lips were on fire! We told our waiter and he said he’s had other complaints this past week about it being very spicy hot. I couldn’t even eat it. My husband switched meals with me. The waiter did ask if I’d like something different but seeing my husband switched it wasn’t necessary. Has this menu item been changed?“

“We had such a great experience at Applebee’s tonight. Our server, DeJay, was outstanding from start to finish. Friendly, attentive, and on top of every detail without us ever having to ask. Our drinks stayed full, food came out perfectly, and she made sure we felt taken care of the entire visit.

It’s rare to receive service that genuinely elevates the whole meal, but DeJay did exactly that. We will definitely be back, and we’ll be asking for her again!“

“serving staff was excellent with kids' service. The space allowed for movement, standing. Tables are spread apart. Was comfortable and friendly. Pizza was very good, crispy pan crust.“

“The staff especially the manager Vanessa were absolutely amazing....I can't put into words how much I appreciate her for allowing me to stay as long as I did to be safe....She was extremely understanding & beyond accommodating....she checked up on me regularly & even helped me out on finding another spot to hang out until I was able to get my bus back home to Syracuse....Thank you Vanessa for everything....I truly appreciate it..oh and the food was very good...I had the brisket melt & onion rings...“