The best restaurants in Schenectady
45 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Koto
RestaurantsHibachi fare & sushi assortments highlight a broad menu presented amid colorful Japanese murals.
Koto
RestaurantsPasta Pane
RestaurantsCasual restaurant & bar serving a seasonal Italian menu in a rustic-chic setting.
Pasta Pane
RestaurantsLa Fiesta
RestaurantsColorful cantina with a mariachi band & patio seating serving traditional Mexican fare & margaritas.
La Fiesta
RestaurantsComfortable restaurant offering a menu of pasta and other Italian standards alongside craft beer.
Sushi Prime 88
RestaurantsRelaxed restaurant featuring all-you-can-eat sushi along with familiar grilled options.
Sushi Prime 88
RestaurantsModu Sushi
RestaurantsCozy restaurant for sushi and Korean plates in a family-friendly setting.
Modu Sushi
RestaurantsSake Japanese Steakhouse
RestaurantsTeppanyaki, creative sushi rolls & other Asian-inspired dishes served in a casual space.
Sake Japanese Steakhouse
RestaurantsSushi Na-Ra Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsSpicy tuna rolls, chicken teriyaki & other classic specialties served in a comfy setting.
Sushi Na-Ra Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsMr. Fuji Sushi & Hibachi - Clifton Park
RestaurantsAn abundant Japanese menu includes creative sushi rolls & hibachi entrees in strip-mall environs.
Mr. Fuji Sushi & Hibachi - Clifton Park
RestaurantsSake Bon 1
RestaurantsSpacious Japanese-Thai restaurant featuring fried rice and noodles, as well as a sushi bar and teppanyaki grill.
Sake Bon 1
RestaurantsSamurai Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsBright, modern choice serving creative sushi, hibachi meats & other Japanese plates, plus cocktails.
Samurai Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsAnthony’s Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsItalian comfort food such as chicken francese and lasagna served in a relaxed setting.
Anthony’s Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsFerrari's Ristorante
RestaurantsFamily-run Italian kitchen specializing in heaping plates of traditional fare in a retro atmosphere.
Ferrari's Ristorante
RestaurantsVOLCANO Asian BBQ and Hot Pot
RestaurantsA la carte eatery serving Korean BBQ cooked on table grills, plus hot pot and all-you-can-eat options.
VOLCANO Asian BBQ and Hot Pot
RestaurantsDruthers Brewing Company
RestaurantsRelaxed brewery and restaurant, offering pub grub favorites, craft beer and hard cider.
Druthers Brewing Company
RestaurantsCaribe Spanish Restaurant & Sports Bar
RestaurantsWarm, family-friendly venue for traditional Dominican and Puerto Rican dishes, plus cocktails and beer.
Caribe Spanish Restaurant & Sports Bar
RestaurantsBlue Ribbon Restaurant & Bakery
RestaurantsComfort-food specialist serves up all-day breakfast, fresh pastries & slabs of signature cheesecake.
Blue Ribbon Restaurant & Bakery
RestaurantsMax410 at The Waters Edge
Restaurants19th-century farmhouse turned elegant American eatery with a cabana bar pitching daily happy hour.
Max410 at The Waters Edge
RestaurantsJumpin' Jack's Drive-In
RestaurantsWindow-serve comfort food like burgers, fries, sundaes & shakes with water-ski shows on the river.
Jumpin' Jack's Drive-In
RestaurantsMr. Fuji Sushi - Albany
RestaurantsWhen the craving hits, Mr. Fuji Sushi has you covered with fresh sushi, pristine sashimi, crispy tempura, teriyaki, hibachi, and…
Mr. Fuji Sushi - Albany
RestaurantsHana Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar
RestaurantsFans of Japanese fare choose from sushi, hibachi dishes & kitchen entrees in a lively, modern space.
Hana Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar
RestaurantsJunior's Bar & Grill
RestaurantsLaid-back local haunt dispensing burgers, beer & weekend brunch amid TVs & jukebox tunes.
Junior's Bar & Grill
RestaurantsGrappa '72
RestaurantsElegant eatery, tucked away in a strip mall, featuring classic Italian fare, music & grappa.
Grappa '72
RestaurantsSushi Tei
RestaurantsRelaxed Japanese eatery serving cooked fare & creative sushi rolls, plus beer, wine & sake.
Sushi Tei
RestaurantsJosie's Table
RestaurantsRelaxed place for pasta dishes, salads, pizza and burgers, plus beer, wine, cocktails and sandwiches.
Josie's Table
RestaurantsTexas de Brazil - Albany
RestaurantsUpscale Brazilian eatery featuring all-you-can-eat grilled meat carved tableside & a salad bar.
Texas de Brazil - Albany
RestaurantsMr. D's Restaurant & Lounge
RestaurantsBreakfast-to-dinner American fare in a stylish restaurant with happy hour, craft beers, and cocktails.
Mr. D's Restaurant & Lounge
RestaurantsAcross The Street Pub
RestaurantsUnpretentious, family-friendly sports bar with TVs, hearty American pub grub & weekly trivia nights.
Across The Street Pub
RestaurantsMISSION BBQ
RestaurantsCasual chain featuring BBQ & classic sides, plus memorabilia honoring soldiers & first responders.
MISSION BBQ
RestaurantsI Love New York Pizza
RestaurantsBig Apple-style slices, meat-topped pies & basic Italian fare in a simple spot with outdoor tables.
I Love New York Pizza
RestaurantsDelmonico's Italian Steakhouse
RestaurantsItalian chain serving steak, classic entrees & cocktails in a traditional setting.
Delmonico's Italian Steakhouse
RestaurantsGolden Grain Pizza Colonie
RestaurantsCasual eatery known for pizza (incl. slices and delivery) as well as for pasta, wings and subs.
Golden Grain Pizza Colonie
RestaurantsRalph's Tavern
RestaurantsFar-reaching menu of American & Italian favorites served in casual, dark-wood quarters with a bar.
Ralph's Tavern
RestaurantsSaigon Spring Restaurant
RestaurantsThis contemporary venture provides traditional Vietnamese specialties & a thoughtful wine list.
Saigon Spring Restaurant
RestaurantsMilano
RestaurantsNorthern Italian food & wine in brightly colored digs with an open kitchen & checkered banquettes.
Milano
RestaurantsJiBeiChuan Rice Noodles & Ramen季北川
RestaurantsCasual ramen joint, also serving Chinese standards like rice noodle soup alongside chicken rice dishes.
JiBeiChuan Rice Noodles & Ramen季北川
RestaurantsDave's Hot Chicken
RestaurantsCasual eatery for fried chicken and beef burgers, plus fries and milk shakes.
Dave's Hot Chicken
RestaurantsAzuma Sushi Bistro
RestaurantsRelaxed Asian eatery for Japanese classics such as sushi, hibachi and tempura.
Azuma Sushi Bistro
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsFarmhouse Tap + Tavern
RestaurantsUpscale pub dishing up modern American fare and cocktails in a cozy space.
Farmhouse Tap + Tavern
RestaurantsCaffe Italia Ristorante
RestaurantsA veteran family-run standby for classic Italian dishes, from zuppa di pesce to veal parmigiana.
Caffe Italia Ristorante
RestaurantsAlbany Wasabi
RestaurantsLight-filled, modern chain branch serving up bento boxes, sushi and hot Japanese dishes.
Albany Wasabi
RestaurantsBarcelona Restaurant-Wine Bar
RestaurantsSpanish-Italian cooking & wines are the focus at this intimate eatery with a quaint bar & terrace.
Barcelona Restaurant-Wine Bar
Restaurantsblack & blue Steak and Crab, Albany, NY
RestaurantsUpscale surf 'n' turf meals complement the extensive wine list at this stylish steakhouse.
black & blue Steak and Crab, Albany, NY
RestaurantsSushi Tokyo Asian Fusion
RestaurantsCasual Asian fusion restaurant serving a range of comfort food, including sushi, and wontons.
Sushi Tokyo Asian Fusion
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