Franklin's Tower Restaurant, named for a Grateful Dead song, is the 4-month-old successor to the Plaza Grill, an Albany business that for 71 years occupied the circa-1820 Broadway building. Franklin's Tower is positioning itself in downtown Albany as the "Place to Be" for cocktails, excellent food and live music - eclectic stuff, not just the Grateful Dead. Lunch and dinner patrons can dine in dark-mahogany booths on the first floor or trek up steep stairs to a comfortable, red-walled dining room that reputedly once was a hangout for the likes of Babe Ruth and Dan O'Connell, among other athletes and politicians. Up on the cozy third floor, there's a bar, plush love seats and a view of University Plaza to attract private parties or overflow diners. By the way, you may wonder if the Grateful Dead ever played ``Franklin's Tower'' in Albany. Onetime Dead member Robert Hunter who wrote the song played it at the Palace Theatre back in '97. Nice tidbit for your dinner conversation

When you're in the mood for good times and great food, be sure to check out The Elbo Room. We serve the BEST pub food in the Capital Region along with daily lunch and drink specials. We also offer a full catering service on or off premise! Private party room available.Karaoke every Monday from 7pm-10pmALL DAY EVERDAY $2 Labatt Blue & Blue Light BottlesMonday: Steak & Heineken (12oz NY Strip w/fries) $12.95, Also Large 2 topping pizza $8.99Wednesday: Yuengs & Wings... $5 Dozen Wings, $2 Yuengling Pints, $6 PitchersThursday: Team Trivia w/General James! 7:30pm, Cash Prizes and Giveaways, $2.50 Bud Lt bottles. STARTING MARCH 13TH... 12 WEEK SEASON, AND THE TOP 8 TEAMS W/THE MOST POINTS ADVANCING TO PLAY FOR $1,000 IN CASH!!!! WINNER TAKES ALL! Friday: Happy Hour 4-7pm, $6 Domestic Pitchers, 2 for 1 Well DrinksSaturday: Ladies Night! 8pm-close, $1.50 Well Drinks & $5 Vodka Red Bull PintsSunday: 2 for 1 Large Topping Pizza's! Eat IN ONLY! $6 Buckets of 12oz Domestic Bottles

For nearly a century, Jack's has been an integral part of Albany's landscape. Long considered the hot spot for politicians and the famous, Jack's ambiance is reminiscent of the clubby New York style restaurants so in vogue today.Jack's has been proclaimed "Albany's Greatest Restaurant Legend" and the area's "Best Restaurant of the Century."Opened in 1913 by Jack Rosenstein, the restaurant has been continuously operated by the same family and is now under the direction of grandson, Brad. In his pursuit of excellence, Brad persuaded French Certified Master Chef Luc Pasquier, 1 of only 52 in the United States, to combine their talents to create the ultimate dining experience. In their dedication to the tradition of Jack's, they have developed a menu to satisfy their faithful clientele as well as delight a new generation of Jack's guests. Chef Pasquier's exciting French American cooking style, along with our staffs' warmth and hospitality, will make for many memorable dining moments.

A Grand 30 Year Culinary TraditionIn France, the greenhouse is called "La Serre". In the Albany area, La Serre is our own greenhouse restaurant. Our understated elegance, fastidious service and fine continental cuisine has made us a grand 30-year culinary tradition.Located in a restored historic building dating back to 1829, La Serre's beauty is truly unique. Located just one block from the Times Union Center and a short walk to the Palace and Capital Rep Theaters, there is always time to make the show!For lunch, dinner, private parties or just relaxing in La Serre's charming courtyard patio, our promise is to never disappoint.

Welcome to The Sports Grill! We specialize in delicious and reasonablypriced cuisine, including our house specialties and other customerfavorites. Our cuisine entrees are served in a relaxed and welcoming settingthat you and your friends and family are sure to enjoy. Whether you are inthe mood to indulge in something new or just want to enjoy some oldfavorites, we promise that our inventive menu and attentive service willleave you truly satisfied. No matter what your occasion calls for or yourappetite demands, the friendly staff at The Sports Grill promise to makeyour next dining experience a pleasant one.

Celebrating our 24th year we are an Urban Inn in the Heart of Albany, featuringa Four Star American Cuisine Restaurant.Our award winning restaurant serves distinctively prepared dinner nightly, offering all legal beverages and interesting wines from around the world!Our intimate 50 seat dinning room provides the ideal setting for your private reception and/or rehearsal dinner. Rich burgundy and green tones compliment the historic workingfireplace where many of our couples have exchanged their vows. Or during the warmer months our beautifully landscaped courtyard has also been the backdrop for your special day. Our professional and courteous staff looks forward to serving you soon.

Drop into Nottingham Chop House & Pub for good times and great food. The restaurant isa neighborhood favorite, and offers a casual, friendly dining atmospherethat you and your friends are sure to enjoy. Nottingham Chop House & Pub also featuresa friendly, professional staff of great people, who will make sure you enjoyyour visit and that Nottingham Chop House & Pub lives up to its reputation for pleasantdining and superb cuisine. The menu offers an inspired array of selectionsthat is sure to satisfy everyone in your group, every time. Be sure to askyour server about new selections, daily specials, and special chef'screations. Whether you're in the mood for casual dining or a specialoccasion, Nottingham Chop House & Pub is sure to please.

When you're in the mood for good times and great cuisine, be sure to checkout Lazeez. The restaurant is located in one of the area's mostpleasant settings and is known for its delightful staff and superb cuisine.The menu at Lazeez features a wide array of great selections, madefrom only the freshest and highest quality ingredients, with something sureto please every member of your group. Lazeez has establisheditself as one of the area's favorite culinary destinations and is sure tooffer you a pleasant and unique dining experience every time you visit.Please stop in soon!