50 Best American Restaurants near Waterford

“We had a funeral June 28 2025 in Waterford and the day before the family decided on having a luncheon after the services. We didn’t think we would find a place and on Graduation weekend made the odds more against it, My husband Tom and Brother in Law Keith stopped in McGrieveys and Terry said he could accommodate us. ( even though we didn’t know how many people.). Terry went above and beyond taking orders, bartending, and bringing out the food. We Thank you Terry and McGrieveys staff for accommodating us on such short notice and a difficult day for our family. The Brown family“

“We went to Norrine's for dinner last night and it's definitely a "do over"! I got the stacked fried haddock. It's out of this world! Our waitress Kathy was very accommodating and very funny. We never laughed so hard!Our entire dining party was impressed with everything. Kudos to the chef. We will be back! Five Star for sure!“

“My husband is a breakfast connoisseur and said this is the best breakfast he has had ANYWHERE! The Rocky Mountain Benedict’s was delicious and the Cherry Amaretto pancakes were to die for!! The home is gorgeous and SAM was the best server, hostess all around amazing l person ever! This is a must go and eat when in Albany! 5+++++ stars!“

“My son and I visited there this evening as we have done a few times in the past and the food was excellent as always, and the service was great our waitress Rhianna was very attentive and very friendly and she made awesome suggestions. I recommend this to anyone who enjoys great homemade food and desserts, and a warm and friendly atmosphere.“

“Had a great time, went out with my roommate to grab a bite, and Fatima was our waitress, and she was genuinely such a kind soul and made us laugh till our stomach’s hurt, never once was our drinks empty, and maintained a calm consistent pace of the table. 10/10 will be asking for her again.“

“I just ordered take out from there and everything was phenomenal. My family was pleasantly pleased as well.“

“Love Babe’s. I’ve always put it at the top of my breakfast places to eat. Great small town atmosphere that is very rare these days as far as I can see. Paula and Patti have a real winning place to get a great breakfast with big portions for a very fair price. Check it out.“

“Great food from beginning to end for both parents and kids! The service was so nice, our waitress was really friendly and knowledgeable.“

“Probably the best chicken over rice I’ve had... I’m even putting this above halal guys in NYC. Not to mention great customer service, was given fried chicken while waiting for our food to come out 🙌🏻 seriously delicious. Great food and people! Will be coming back.“

“We came to Innovo Kitchen to give a restaurant Review under Phantom Gourmet Travel and I had the North Shore roast beef sandwich with garlic parm tater tots have to say WOW hands down delicious and my business partner had The Monte Cristo Burger with chopped salad WOW delicious Hands down 💯 on both dishes. The service from Lia M. is absolutely incredible, The Atmosphere is amazing, customer's seem to enjoy it because it's almost a full house! We spoke with some customer's in the parking lot and we got awesome feedback! We recently experienced their Food Truck Also! The Homemade Dark Chocolate Bark with Cranberries and Almonds that they make in House they give you when they give you your bill is absolutely delicious and they should sell that for customer's to purchase!“

“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 vibe! Delicious breakfast & terrific bloody Mary’s and other cocktails..!“

“My sisters and I went there to try it out and we had an amazing experience! The staff was so friendly. Our food was delicious! We will definitely be going back!!! The owner even came over and said hello!“

“Great local restaurant. Food and service always excellent! One of our favorite local restaurants. Good luck and continued success!!“

“We performed there last night and had a wonderful experience! The staff is cool and the food is great! Special shout out to the sound tech, Kate, who was exceptional!“

“Always friendly service, great options on the menu (they make custom changes), happy hour specials, and they have a great event schedule! Don’t forget to come in for your birthday- wings or clams or n the house!!! When we go for a birthday celebration we always get deer off the menu and get drink specials as well!!! I would suggest the Eggplant stack but ask for the Lisa Special- pesto instead of marinara!!! It’s absolutely to die for!!!“

“We used Ted’s for our work picnic and what a hit it was. Jon arrived on time, set up quickly and everyone enjoyed the custom menu he set up for us! Top tier communication as well as service and of course food. We can’t wait to have Ted’s back next year!!“

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

“As we were staying at the hotel next to it, we ate there twice. The first time night, we were looking for something in the lighter side and chose French Onion Soup and small Caesar salads. The soup was delicious, with great depth; the salad was nicely done and included a perfect number of (requested) anchovies. The second night, we were ready for something more hearty. Hubby chose lobster Mac and cheese which was creamy and packed with lobster and deep flavor. I had the prime rib, also delicious. The mashed potatoes, veggies (carrots and green beans) and popover were just ok. Service was pretty slow; but in fairness, the main room was very busy and the ballroom was hosting a wedding reception. It was extremely noisy; but the historic building was warm and inviting.“

“The hot dogs are the best“

“My son and his family were visiting from Alaska. I wanted to find a nice place for brunch that wasn't a diner and I'm glad that I chose this restaurant. It was very clean and well designed. Food choices were plentiful. The waitress was excellent. I only had a few concerns and I had ordered this ham and cheese appetizer and it basically was just cooked bread. with minimal ham and cheese on the top. A bit disappointing. Also, that was served lukewarm. I had eggs, Benedict and that was delicious, but also did arrive not as hot as I had anticipated. My family said that everything that they ordered was fine and they truly enjoyed it.“

“I tried their seitan wings. Super yummy!“

“I still can't believe I get cured from breast cancer after 2yrs with the help of Dr MOMOH I must confess is a life restorer, Follow him and order for cure in any kind of disease.“

“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!!“

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

“Came in tonight for the first time I had the hot turkey. My boyfriend had the meatloaf dinner The food was absolutely amazing. The service was just as good Julie was awesome. We can’t wait to come 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“

“A great day today with a dear friend who has finally moved back to the Albany area.🥰 We have been friends for decades, and I even visited her when she lived in Denver, Colorado. We had a great lunch at Cafe Madison on Northern Boulevard in Albany. She had a yogurt parfait with granola, and fresh fruit, all topped off with enough whipped cream to blanket this group. 🤣 I had a salad of mixed baby greens, walnuts, dried cranberries,poached pears, goat cheese, and a delicious apple cider vinaigrette. Our waitress, Ashley, was a delight. The food was great, but she's the reason I'll be back. Great customer service skills. She loves her job, and it's reflected in her positive attitude.“

“My great go to place when in Latham.“

“Great condition and great staff! Thank you for your hospitality!“

“A friendly and intimate tavern with great staff, except when a guy named Mark Maurer comes in a threatens the entire bar with a gun.“

“Right from the start, I believe this place is run by a passionate group of people. It’s welcoming, and the service is incredible. The Subway sandwich was massive and, most importantly, flavorful. I highly recommend this place to anyone and would definitely add it to my list of go-tos.“

“The naga chicken sandwich was AMAZING and my partner really enjoyed her crispy chicken sandwich. Love having a halal spot nearby. The prices are super reasonable- think McDonald’s prices for HIGH quality food. Staff is so friendly and quick, and it’s a cute little spot. We live nearby and will be back!

Dietary restrictions: Really great pork-free and vegetarian options!“

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

“Great professional service by Delia. she was very polite and knowledgeable about the menu. good food quality and large portions. I'll be back.“

“First time eating here, ordered breakfast to go and the food was so good! Cheap fast and delicious I’m happy I found out about here!“

“Great food and service. They had no problem changing a menu item to leave out the garlic. [allergy]“

“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!“

“Nice place....Good service and good food“

“I like this new hot dog establishment alot.I became its first customer when it had a grand opening last Saturday (December 10) just after it opened, which is located at the food court at Colonie Center, that took over Mr.Subb's former spot. Here is a photo of it and what its menu looks like.“

“We came in after seeing a video on TikTok, because we love Asian brunch places and this one might be a new favorite!

The views from the restaurant are incredible. You can see part of the golf course that they are turning into botanical gardens, and it's high enough that it feels like you can see rolling hills for miles, with so many trees! Great way to experience the remnants of fall colors.

The food was so good. Best radish kimchi I've had in a long time. I also loved the japchae, it was so flavorful. And the ham fried rice was very hearty. I also really enjoyed the jun, it's been so long since I had it, and it was perfect.

Princess is so sweet, and the service was great, with everyone working together to make such a wonderfully welcoming atmosphere. We'll definitely be bringing more people to this little gem!“

“The food was delicious and the atmosphere was so welcoming! I will absolutely be returning.“

“Great service by Jack! Great burgers and cheesesteak sandwiches! Definitely recommend!“

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

“Its date night , so we stopped for dinner before the STYX concert and our waiter Shawn ( Sean?) was superb ! Ordered a Peach Bellini that was dynamite ! Like a frozen dessert ! Hubby had a pineapple mule that was stupendous also . The fish tacos were very good ...texture and taste were spot on . The fish and chips were excellent . The fried fish was delightfully light , not heavy . The coleslaw was bland but everything else was yummy . And finally, we had to get dessert . Decided on pineapple upside down cheesecake . Absolutely fabulously delicious!“

“Good food at great prices. Loved our waitress Bridget“

“What you'd expect from any diner...nothing overwhelming unique or impressive. Turkey, ham and bacon club with cheese was pretty good. More than enough sandwich for 1 person. Fellow diner was not impressed at all with his shrimp scampi and scallops...then again if you're looking for good seafood a diner is usually the last place you'd find it.“

“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.“

“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.“