32 Best American Restaurants in Schenectady

“Stopped tonight and we enjoyed the whole experience right from the start. Our server, Audrey, was very pleasant, and the service was fantastic. We decided to have appetizers instead of a meal. We ordered bang, bang shrimp, Buffalo chicken egg rolls and Philly steak egg rolls. All three were exceptional. I’m having a hard time deciding which I liked the best. My husband thought the Philly steak egg rolls were the best. The Manager ( or owner, not sure which) stopped by our table at the request of our waitress. I thought that was really nice. We highly recommend Maxon’s and are looking forward to going again.“

“Broadway lunch has been one of my favorite places for years. Their to go orders are always perfect and always hot and very quickly prepared and ready. They have the best hotdogs and meat sauce, onion rings and coleslaw! That’s my number one order! I should branch out more, I am sure they have many more wonderful things on the menu. Along time ago I used to get their Buffalo chicken wrap which was heaven! With onions, tomatoes and the Buffalo wing sauce. Sooo good!“

“The food was INCREDIBLE. The gumbo was amazing; I also got a tuna steak that was plated incredibly and extremely well done. The cocktails- both the bees knees and the old fashioned - weren’t too sugary and made quickly and had very unique twists. Most importantly, the service was top notch. I sat at the bar and the bartender was highly attentive; one of the chefs even came out and asked about the food; and the atmosphere was full of locals and people who genuinely loved being there and clesrly had rapport with the whole staff. I’ve only written two reviews ever, and this is one of them.“

“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.“

“Good food , friendly workers , good prices“

“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 💯“

“We just had the most amazing pizza from The Ritz! It was our first time having lunch here and we will definitely be back! Owner was absolutely wonderful, our salad was so fresh, pizza was delicious and the the atmosphere was so stylish! Thank you!“

“We made reservations by leaving a voice message, which we were called right back within an hour to confirm the reservation that we wanted and they were able to accommodate us. When we walked in, we were greeted by a very nice woman who brought us to our very comfortable booth, which we loved. Our server was Montana and I have to say she went above and beyond. Her service was top-notch and she should be recognized for that. She had a very bubbly personality, and she even sang me a birthday song. The food was extraordinary. The servings were absolutely huge. We were able to bring them home and put them in two Pyrex dishes that’s how much food there was. I feel like they gave us half a tray of eggplant. I mean it was a really big serving for everything I feel like that and itself having quality food and such a big quantity is really worth it, some places you pay these prices and you get very small portion where this was a whole next day dinner for our whole family. The only smallest thing we thought the breading for the eggplant and chicken parm was on the salty side but everything that didn’t have the breading was extraordinary. The tomato basil sauce was so good. The cavatelli was really good. Sauce was amazing. The bread was so fresh. I do think this is my favorite Italian restaurant in Rotterdam at this point.“

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

“Amazing gem in Schenectady! They don’t make places like this anymore and I mean, 103 years in business must mean they are doing something right! Simple no thrill diner food that’s delicious in every aspect and super affordable! It’s the place you go where everyone knows your name and order as you walk in the door. It’s the place you go for a solid meal, at a reasonable price and where your patronage feels valued. Excited for my best meal here in the very near future!“

“11-14-2025 My mom had a hair appt close by today so I picked her up to have lunch at The Bellvue Cafe. She had chicken soup and a Rueben with fries. She raved about all of it. Some of the best chicken soup around imo. The fries were nice and crispy on the outside and soft and creamy on the inside. I loved seeing her enjoying all of her meal! I had chicken soup and the brisket pot roast. The carrots, onions, celery and taters were all cooked perfectly and not mush. The brisket was so tender I just used my fork. Mom took half her soup and Rueben home as she couldn’t finish it all. She did enjoy the rice pudding with whipped cream for dessert too. What an enjoyable day! 10 outta 10!!!!“

“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!! 🐷“

“Finally got to try a King, did not disappoint!!! Cant wait to go back for another!!“

“I attended a 75th birthday celebration at the 19th Hole Cafe! The food was amazing! The staff was so accommodating and amazing! A perfect venue!“

“great food and nice and clean“

“I went to Rookies today. The entire experience was excellent!“

“Awesome service and incredible food and drinks.“

“This place is 5 star & worth every penny for their food every time. Been meaning to post a good review. Got cajun fried chicken sandwiches last week & SO good. They take as much care w/ their pickup orders as they do w/ the dine in ❤ not all places do that! Thank you Manhattan Exchange for being consistently delish all these years!“

“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!“

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

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

“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!“

“Quick drink after dinner, great spot“

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

“nice local Tavern. always friendly..“

“Great atmosphere and food“

“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.“

“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?“

“Overall very good. The service was great, drinks were good. Price was as expected. Not very busy on a Sunday evening. My only thought was the servings of the specials were a bit small but they tasted great and I still left full (just not much for leftovers).“

“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.“

“We had a wonderful experience at Buffalo Wild Wings today celebrating my husband's birthday! From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel welcome and went out of their way to make the celebration special.

A huge thank you to Will, Quisa, and Ricardo for providing outstanding service. They were friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal. Their positive attitudes and excellent customer service really stood out and made our visit even more enjoyable.

Thank you all for helping make my husband's birthday such a great experience. We'll definitely be back!“