This smart haunt offers craft brews & a menu of select bar bites in industrial-chic digs. Based on 715 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
281 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208
Phone: (518) 487-4152
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Hours
| Tuesday | 12–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–9 PM |
| Thursday | 12–9 PM |
| Friday | 12–9 PM |
| Saturday | 12–9 PM |
| Sunday | 12–9 PM |
| Monday | 12–9 PM |
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Reviews
Robert Fernandez
Dinner tonight was at Albany Ale & Oyster. I’ve been reading nothing but good things about this place and they didn’t disappoint. Friendly and efficient staff. Good food at reasonable prices.
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Hannah Fahy
The waiters here are just so amazing! They were incredibly nice and attentive even though it was busy and close to closing. The food and drinks were also so good! Definitely come on $1.50 oyster Sunday nights!
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Dominic Spucches
Its been a couple of years since i’ve been in here.. i went for lunch yesterday 7/18/2023 and let me tell you. The Bruschetta was AMAZING, highly impressed! The Lobster Reuben was also amazing! The staff was great as well. 10/10 recommend.
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Jackie Adler
This week I had the opportunity to have dinner with a friend at Albany Ale & Oyster. My first time there – and I was so impressed! It can be challenging these days to find a spot with terrific customer service and delicious food. This spot has both.
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Tom Hoffman Jr.
For the first time I chose their brown butter lobster roll, and I could not believe how good it was. I don’t even think you could find anything this good in Maine. Their oysters are always amazing too.
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Linda Kindlon
What a delightful evening our friends & I had At Albany Ale & Oyster~ we were greeted immediately on a busy Sunday evening. The waiter was attentive and knowledgeable. For appetizers we shared the oysters and cheesy pretzels. I had the delicious fresh mozzarella and chicken sandwich, two people had the French dip and another enjoyed the kimchi turkey reuben. Finishing the evening off with the rage cake cheese cake. Everything here is fresh and full of flavor. The side salad served with every sandwich is a nice bonus and the dressing is perfect. This is a gem in Albany for sure! Already thinking of what we will get next time!
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Erin Hennessy
Amazing! Friendly staff, great atmosphere and delicious plates…definitely recommend a visit!! I’m planning to go back already!
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Michael Rooney
Nice neighborhood hang. Stellar beer selection. Oysters were exquisite.
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Matt Blanchard
It’s a cozy little spot among a nice strip of restaurants. The service is always good so hats off to the staff. The food on the other hand is meh. I love a good lobster roll and theirs is a miss. The only reason I don’t say it’s flat out bad is because we’re in Upstate, NY not Cape Cod so I hate to be overly critical. The menu is a little small too so not many options to choose from. On the other hand there is a great beer menu which makes it a good spot to grab a drink but that’s about it
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Mercedes
Great little hip place with indoor/outdoor seating, a full bar, and beautifully prepared food. We really enjoyed the cheese plate, lobster Cobb, and French Dip. This may become our new tradition when we visit Albany.
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