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Barnsider Restaurant

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Founded in 1967, The Barnsider is a family restaurant that is owned and operated by Barnsider Management Corporation, which is headquartered in Danvers, Mass. The restaurant s d cor features rustic interiors and outdoor seating. It serves a selection of appetizers, entrees, soups, salads, sandwiches, desserts, and lunch and dinner items. It specializes in a variety of chicken, bacon, pork, meat and seafood items. The Barnsider also operates a lounge that offers various types of alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, such as c... read more

Location details

2540, 480 Sand Creek Rd, Albany, NY, 12205, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tue9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wed9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thu9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fri9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
SatClosed
SunClosed
4.21,851 reviews
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moxilicious1 
17 years ago

Amazing Service, and great specials – I went to the Barnsider with my husband on a Friday night without reservations, and expected quite a wait. While we did wait around 20 minutes for a table, we did so in their comfy bar area, and had some free popcorn, cheese and crackers along with our drinks while we waited. Once seated, it took less than 20 seconds for them to be filling our water glasses, informing us about the specials, and offering to refresh our bar drinks. We were then left to look over the menu. We took some time... read more

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Contributor 
19 years ago

Comfortable surroundings complement the beefeater bliss found at this Capital District steakhouse. – In Short This voluminous building with high-vaulted rafters should be noisy and sterile. Instead, it's broken up with interior windows and Oriental-style carpets on the ground floor, resulting in a rough-hewn look that's comfortable. Aged steak fresh seafood and continental specialties keep this spot at the top of the Capital District's dinner list. Vegetables and dressings at the famous salad bar are fresh. Leave room for de... read more

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newdasdaz 
20 years ago

The Barnsider is Awsome! – The Barnsider restaurant is my favorite place to eat. The food is awsome and so is the service. The steak is the best. It melts right in your mouth and tastes great. I would highly recomend. 

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jhuntley 
22 years ago

Old 499 in Troy is better! – I can say that I enjoyed my dinner at The Barnsider but was swept off my feet when I had a prime rib dinner at the Old 499 House in Troy! There is no comparison (Better than Ruths Chris). Old 499 ages their beef for 52 days, which is why it is CONSISTANTLY so tender and great tasting. Atmosphere is quiet and romatic (very interesting history), service is awesome & prices are similar to Barnsider. Neighborhood may defer some people. 

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sebriggs 
22 years ago

food not consistently cooked – The last time I was at the Barnsider, my steak was cold and within minutes it was returned to me and I could tell it was microwaved to warm it. It took a long time to get the waiters attention and it was a complete disappointment to me. I think it is overpriced for what you get. The food tastes like it has been prepared ahead of time and is not always consistenly cooked. In the past three times I was there, my food was cooked differently each time. That's when I gave up ont he barnsider. Not go... read more

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22 years ago

Good Ambience OK Steaks – I enjoy going to the Barnsider- it has great ambience , good value and service- but disagree that it is a great steakhouse. The steaks offered are only sirloins and filets and, while decent, are really ordinary and not as good as you can get elsewhere. No T-bone, porterhouse or ribeye on the menu and the sirloins are not particularly tasty or tender. While The Bears is very good, it's quite a drive. Albany needs, but does not have, a good steakhouse. Jack's has better steaks but is a seafood restaur... read more

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22 years ago

Good food, Cozy atmosphere – The atmosphere was very cozy especially the fire place. The food was very good, especailly the aplle crisp for dessert. Only problem we had to wait a while for our food to come out because it was very busy. 

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22 years ago

Outta Sight – I used to travel to Albany on business and always went to The Barnsider for dinner. Although I no longer get to Albany like I used to, whenever I get within striking distance of this restaurant I always stop. The food is excellent and the service is even better. I live in Rochester and have actually driven the 4 hours to go the The Barnsider and made a weekend of it, I cannot say enough. Whoever owns and operates this restaurant believes strongly in training and good, long term employees and it shows. This owne... read more

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22 years ago

Unimpressed! – I'm an executive for a small NYC internet firm. I usually visit Albany 2-3 times/yr and have tried several steak houses in the area. I've eaten at the barnsider several times, each time hoping that the reviews I've read are correct. I have alway enjoyed the appetizers, but the entrees left me disappointed. My vote for top steak in Albany area goes to The Bears in Duanesburg! 

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How is Barnsider Restaurant rated?

Barnsider Restaurant has a 4.2 star rating with 1,851 reviews. 

When is Barnsider Restaurant open?

Barnsider Restaurant is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. 

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