Anybody know a great place to get a steak in Albany?
Planning a bachelor party weekend up in Lake George and it looks like Albany will be where the place where everyone meets up and grabs dinner to start the weekend.
Nothing overly priced or too fancy but a place that's a step up from the Texas Roadhouses and Outbacks of the world that gives you a nice size steak would be ideal. Or if that doesn't work a place with great burgers and bar food would be a good alternative.
Figured with Albany being the former site of training camp that some BBIers would be knowledgeable of the area.
677 Prime is a top end place (Albany top end) for steak but you had said you were looking for something middle of the road.
Jack's is also a great place too but can get pricey.
Gingerman has decent food and is not crazy expensive, neighborhood feel.
My choice for middle of the road would be The Barnsider in Colonie. It's on Sand Creek Road off of Wold Road. That would be the best place for your needs IMO.
It can get pretty busy so I would call ahead and see if they can set something up for you...
Reel Seafood just underwent a renovation and menu change, so can't speak too much to it but friends tell me it's very good now.
Delmonico's is good, not great, probably the best spot for what you're looking for (steaks). Outside of that, I'd only recommend smaller Italian joints that I know have a great steak (more Schenectady than Albany though).
677 is great, but pricey. Barnsider is near Wolf Road, a little out of the way.
There is a DinoSaur BBQ in Troy, which is casual and prob a good call for an all guys group.
But there are a ton of restaurants in Saratoga if you need a list let me know and have a blast.
Druther's
Olde Bryan Inn
15 Church
Depending on when the party is (track season or not), some of these places may not take a reservation.
Brown's - ( New Window )
Yeah it's not the Syracuse location - nor is it the Rochester place either.