Our local restaurant scene stretches from kosher-style deli to modern Mexican. You’ll find terrific bistros, coffee shops and restaurants in all price ranges just minutes away by foot or car.
So if you're not having a meal on campus, why not head to town? Here is a list of some local restaurants to try while you’re visiting. All area codes are (518). Bon appétit!
All area codes are 518.
[KEY: B = BREAKFAST | L=LUNCH | D=DINNER]
CENTRE STREET PUBLIC HOUSE AND BEER GARDEN
Gastropub with outdoor dining and live music
308 Union St. | (518) 393-2337 | (L/D) $$
CLINTON’S DITCH
Pub fare
112 S. College St. (off Erie Blvd.) | (518) 346-8376 | (L/D) $$
KATIE O’BYRNE’S
Irish Pub
121 Wall St. | (518) 395-5999 | (L/D) $$
MIKE’S (FIRST PRIZE) HOT DOGS
Hot dogs, burgers and more
1135 Erie Blvd. | (518) 382-9213 | (B/L/D) $
MORRETTE’S KING STEAK HOUSE
Downtown mainstay
1126 Erie Blvd. | (518) 370-0555 | (L/D) $
WOLFF’S BIERGARTEN
Authentic German beer garden
165 Erie Blvd. | (518) 631-9517 | (L/D) $$
[KEY: B = BREAKFAST | L=LUNCH | D=DINNER]
CENTRE STREET PUBLIC HOUSE AND BEER GARDEN
Gastropub with outdoor dining and live music
308 Union St. | (518) 393-2337 | (L/D) $$
CLINTON’S DITCH
Pub fare
112 S. College St. (off Erie Blvd.) | (518) 346-8376 | (L/D) $$
KATIE O’BYRNE’S
Irish Pub
121 Wall St. | (518) 395-5999 | (L/D) $$
MIKE’S (FIRST PRIZE) HOT DOGS
Hot dogs, burgers and more
1135 Erie Blvd. | (518) 382-9213 | (B/L/D) $
MORRETTE’S KING STEAK HOUSE
Downtown mainstay
1126 Erie Blvd. | (518) 370-0555 | (L/D) $
WOLFF’S BIERGARTEN
Authentic German beer garden
165 Erie Blvd. | (518) 631-9517 | (L/D) $$
[KEY: B = BREAKFAST | L=LUNCH | D=DINNER]
AMBITION
Sandwich and coffee house
154 Jay St. | (518) 382-9277 | (B/L) $$
SQUARE ONE CAFE
Coffee house with vegan breakfast and lunch menu
185 Jay St. | (518) 952-4466 | (B/L) $
PIZZA KING
Pizza, subs, salads and more
124 Jay St. | (518) 347-1234 | (L/D) $
TAJ MAHAL
Indian cuisine
142 Clinton St. | (518) 370-3664 | (L/D) $$
TARA KITCHEN
Moroccan cuisine
431 Liberty St. | (518) 708-3485 | (L/D) $$
[KEY: B = BREAKFAST | L=LUNCH | D=DINNER]
CIVITELLO’S
1920s-era Italian pastry shop featuring specialty sandwiches, antipasto, cookies and spumoni
42 North Jay St. | (518) 381-6165 | (B/L) $
MORE PERRECA’S
Italian café serving authentic Italian meals
31 North Jay St. | (518) 377-9800 | (B/L/D) $$
PERRECA’S BAKERY
Landmark Italian bakery with coal-fired brick oven turning out hard-crusted bread
33 North Jay St. | (518) 372-1875 | (B/L) $
KEY: B = BREAKFAST | L=LUNCH | D=DINNER]
BOMBERS BURRITO BAR
Burritos, tacos, wings, wraps
447 State St. | (518) 374-3548 | (L/D) $$
COCOBAR
Desserts featuring dipped chocolate products and treats
433 State St. | (518) 579-0058 | $
DALEY'S ON YATES
French-influenced causal and formal fare
10 Yates St. | (518)901-0174 | (D) $$
GRANO
Farm-to-table Italian cuisine
426 State St. | (518) 280-3059 | (D) $$ (Closed Mondays)
JOHNNY’S
Casual Italian-American family dining
433 State St. | (518) 982-5657 | (L/D) $$
LIZA'S OF SCHENECTADY
Health food café with coffee, tea, assorted smoothies, and açai bowls
508 State St. | (518) 577-8440 | (B/L) $$
MEXICAN RADIO
Mexican fusion with outdoor patio
325 State St. | (518) 621-3700 | (L/D) $$
NICO’S PIZZA
New York-style pizza and Italian dishes
441 State St. | (518) 372-6024 | (L/D) $$
PINHEAD SUSAN’S
Pub fare
38-40 North Broadway | (518) 346-6431 | (L/D) $$
PUZZLES
Bakery and café providing employment opportunities for adults with special needs
515 State St. | (518) 280-2620 | (B/L/D) $$
VILLA ITALIA PASTICCERIA
Italian pastries, gelato and sandwiches
226 Broadway | (518) 355-1144 | (L/D) $$
YA-YA’S HOUSE
Authentic southern cuisine and soul food
135 Broadway | (518) 382-9292 | (L/D) $$ (Closed Sunday/Monday)
ZEN
Japanese and pan-Asian eats, including specialty sushi rolls
469 State St | (518) 280-0388 | (L/D) $$
20 NORTH BROADWAY TAVERN
Wings, burgers, and other pub food in a storied, old school corner tavern with a patio
20 North Broadway | (518) 357-8992 | (L/D) $$
151 BAR AND RESTAURANT
Transformed old restaurant serving wings, pizza, salads and more
151 Lafayette St. | (518) 280 7841 | (L/D) $$
[KEY: B = BREAKFAST | L=LUNCH | D=DINNER]
GERSHON’S
New York-style deli
1600 Union St. | (518) 393-0617 | (B/L/D) $$
HOME STYLE PIZZA
Italian take-out, eat in and desserts
1720 Union St. | (518) 372-7270 | (L/D) $$
I LOVE NEW YORK PIZZA
Thin-crust slices, specialty pies and more
1705 Union St. | (518) 346-7272 | (L/D) $
MR. WASABI
Sushi and Japanese
1671 Union St. | (518) 388-9222 | (L/D) $$
SCOTTI’S
Italian with outdoor patio;
1730 Union St. | (518) 393-7440 | (L/D) (seasonal) $$
TESOROS CAFÉ
Sandwiches, soups, salad, espresso and bakery
1712 Union St. | (518) 225-4703 | (B/L/D) $$ (Closed Monday)
UNION CAFÉ
Breakfast and lunch café with outdoor seating
1725 Union St. | (518) 280-1600 | (B/L) $
[KEY: B = BREAKFAST | L=LUNCH | D=DINNER]
DALEY’S ON YATES
French-influenced casual and formal fare in a rehabbed old taxi garage
10 Yates St. | (518) 901-0174 | (D) $$ Th-Sat (closed Monday)
MARIA’S
Assorted breakfast and lunch offerings with take-out dinners
412 Union St. | (518) 280-6902 | (B/L) $$
MALCOLM'S CAFÉ
Upscale casual restaurant serving locally sourced, seasonally inspired dishes, and featuring open kitchen with counter seating
617 Union St. | (518) 344-4599 | (D) $$$
PERSIAN BITE
Persian food
703 Union St. | (518) 393-0693 | (L/D); $$
UNION INN
Pizza and other tavern food in ca. 1860s building that is on the National Register of Historic Places
517 Union St. | (518) 382-9264 | (L/D) $
[KEY: B = BREAKFAST | L=LUNCH | D=DINNER]
MARI'S JAPANESE CUISINE
Japanese food and sushi
2049 Van Vranken Ave. | (518) 381-4881 | (L/D) $$
PETER PAUSE
Family-owned Italian breakfast and lunch café
535 Nott St. | (518) 382-9278 | (B/L) $
[KEY: B = BREAKFAST | L=LUNCH | D=DINNER]
DRUTHERS BREWERY CO.
Brewery and full-service restaurant at Mohawk Harbor
221 Harborside Drive | (518) 357-8640 | druthersbrewing.com (L/D) $$
MOON & RIVER CAFÉ
Vegetarian, light fare
115 S. Ferry St. | (518) 382-1938 | (L/D) $
VAN DYCK RESTAURANT
Area landmark with American cuisine
237 Union St. | (518) 348-7999 | (L/D) $$
[KEY: B = BREAKFAST | L=LUNCH | D=DINNER]
THE LOUNGE AT GLEN SANDERS MANSION
Modern pub fare
1 Glen Ave., Scotia | (518) 374-7262 | (D) $$ Open Thursday - Saturday, 4 p.m. - 10 p.m.
JUMPIN’ JACKS
Riverside drive-in with fish fry, burgers, ice cream
5 Schonowee Ave., Scotia | (518) 393-6101 | (L/D) (seasonal) $
WATERS EDGE LIGHTHOUSE
Casual American fare with outdoor dining along the Mohawk River
2 Freemans Bridge Rd., Glenville | (518) 370-5300 | (L/D) $$$