The Copper Crow

What a gem in downtown Albany! We were about to leave the area the head back to our home state when I decided to search for a place to have lunch with good cocktails. I wondered how many people will not get a chance to visit because they may not pass by that part of the city. The Copper Crow had really cool vibes inside and an interesting menu to match! I loved the lamb and beef mixed burger, the catfish tacos, the cauliflower bites, and my blackberry sour. Friendly service, clean restrooms, plenty of parking, and an overall great atmosphere. In fact, we found ourselves lingering a while before we realized we needed to get back on the road since we had hours left to drive...

What a gem in downtown Albany! We were about to leave the area the head back to our home state when I decided to search for a place to have lunch with good cocktails. I wondered how many people will not get a chance to visit because they may not pass by that part of the city. The Copper Crow had really cool vibes inside and an interesting menu to match! I loved the lamb and beef mixed burger, the catfish tacos, the cauliflower bites, and my blackberry sour. Friendly service, clean restrooms, plenty of parking, and an overall great atmosphere. In fact, we found ourselves lingering a while before we realized we needed to get back on the road since we had hours left to drive...

Stopped in on a road trip and was looking for unique food in the area. The atmosphere is fun, but the duck confit and ap was very very salty to the point of being unenjoyable. The burger we had was good though.

Stopped in on a road trip and was looking for unique food in the area. The atmosphere is fun, but the duck confit and ap was very very salty to the point of being unenjoyable. The burger we had was good though.

Lovely experience dining at the Copper Crow. Every dish was bursting with flavor. Loved the pistachios on the Brussels sprouts and the cauliflower can only be described as masala meets sweet and sour. It was so good! The chickpea salad with tofu was light and refreshing - the tofu had a wonderful wood-fired aroma. My personal favorite of the entrees was the Korean bbq short rib, which was packed with flavor. Cocktails were also wonderful and not too sweet, which is just how I like them. The “rose is a rose” was perfectly refreshing.

Lovely experience dining at the Copper Crow. Every dish was bursting with flavor. Loved the pistachios on the Brussels sprouts and the cauliflower can only be described as masala meets sweet and sour. It was so good! The chickpea salad with tofu was light and refreshing - the tofu had a wonderful wood-fired aroma. My personal favorite of the entrees was the Korean bbq short rib, which was packed with flavor. Cocktails were also wonderful and not too sweet, which is just how I like them. The “rose is a rose” was perfectly refreshing.

We were pleasantly surprised by this hip, upscale brewery in Albany. Stopped for lunch and I highly recommend the seafood Newport chowder as a starter. I got the Cubano melt with fries and it was incredible. Portions are very large so I ended up taking half my sandwich home (love that I got a second meal out of my order). The real surprise was the drink selection! Great place for a beer or cocktail. Copper Crow was a hit!

We were pleasantly surprised by this hip, upscale brewery in Albany. Stopped for lunch and I highly recommend the seafood Newport chowder as a starter. I got the Cubano melt with fries and it was incredible. Portions are very large so I ended up taking half my sandwich home (love that I got a second meal out of my order). The real surprise was the drink selection! Great place for a beer or cocktail. Copper Crow was a hit!

Fun, stylish, upscale brewery. I was on my way to Boston driving on I-90 and I wanted to have dinner at a classic diner. The diner was closed so I decided to continue driving through the downtown Albany and look for another restaurant. I searched for restaurants and saw The Copper Crow pop up on the map. It sounded like a hipster place and figured it had creative brews and food and it did not disappoint!

Fun, stylish, upscale brewery. I was on my way to Boston driving on I-90 and I wanted to have dinner at a classic diner. The diner was closed so I decided to continue driving through the downtown Albany and look for another restaurant. I searched for restaurants and saw The Copper Crow pop up on the map. It sounded like a hipster place and figured it had creative brews and food and it did not disappoint!

The old fashion(could use a single large ice but otherwise perfect) and Sazerac are on point. Calamari is a very small portion but great flavor. Our bartender was amazing, thank you Anna.

The old fashion(could use a single large ice but otherwise perfect) and Sazerac are on point. Calamari is a very small portion but great flavor. Our bartender was amazing, thank you Anna.

Glad we had 7 pm reservations on the weekend because the place was hopping when we arrived. We kicked off our dining experience with the generously proportioned Wonton Rolls, though they left something to be desired. The rolls, unfortunately, were somewhat bland and lacked the anticipated crispiness. The accompanying sauce, rather than enhancing the dish as an adjunct, felt more like a necessity to elevate the overall flavor profile. The main courses, The Dry Aged Pork and the Wandering Cowboy (ribeye steak) left much to be desired in terms of flavor. Despite their ample servings, both meats leaned towards blandness, missing the opportunity to captivate the palate with a more robust and savory profile. Just as hope wavered, the dessert arrived, rescuing the meal from the abyss of mediocrity. The apple pie was more of a Apple fritter donut like dessert, but it was a delightful conclusion to an otherwise lackluster dinner. In addition to the culinary lows, the service, although commendable, had its drawbacks. The waitress, though friendly, seemed overly eager and brought out the dishes with surprising promptness. While efficiency is appreciated, the rushed service detracted from the intended leisurely dining experience. The overall impression was further dimmed by the underwhelming performance of the cocktails. Sadly, they failed to deliver on the establishment's promise of expert craftsmanship, tasting more like commonplace concoctions found in any bar. In summary, The Copper Crow presents a tale of mixed experiences. The dessert stood out as a favorite, and we appreciated the nice food proportions. However, the lackluster performance of the appetizer, pork, steak, and uninspiring cocktails created a notable imbalance. Despite the friendly service, the overall taste of the food falls short of inspiring a return visit, compounded by the rushed manner in which the dishes were served.

Glad we had 7 pm reservations on the weekend because the place was hopping when we arrived. We kicked off our dining experience with the generously proportioned Wonton Rolls, though they left something to be desired. The rolls, unfortunately, were somewhat bland and lacked the anticipated crispiness. The accompanying sauce, rather than enhancing the dish as an adjunct, felt more like a necessity to elevate the overall flavor profile. The main courses, The Dry Aged Pork and the Wandering Cowboy (ribeye steak) left much to be desired in terms of flavor. Despite their ample servings, both meats leaned towards blandness, missing the opportunity to captivate the palate with a more robust and savory profile. Just as hope wavered, the dessert arrived, rescuing the meal from the abyss of mediocrity. The apple pie was more of a Apple fritter donut like dessert, but it was a delightful conclusion to an otherwise lackluster dinner. In addition to the culinary lows, the service, although commendable, had its drawbacks. The waitress, though friendly, seemed overly eager and brought out the dishes with surprising promptness. While efficiency is appreciated, the rushed service detracted from the intended leisurely dining experience. The overall impression was further dimmed by the underwhelming performance of the cocktails. Sadly, they failed to deliver on the establishment's promise of expert craftsmanship, tasting more like commonplace concoctions found in any bar. In summary, The Copper Crow presents a tale of mixed experiences. The dessert stood out as a favorite, and we appreciated the nice food proportions. However, the lackluster performance of the appetizer, pork, steak, and uninspiring cocktails created a notable imbalance. Despite the friendly service, the overall taste of the food falls short of inspiring a return visit, compounded by the rushed manner in which the dishes were served.

This place is absolutely amazing! The drinks are superb, food is great, service on point! My wife and I have been 4 times now for date night and leave full and happy everytime! It is rather expensive, our bill for the food and drinks just for the 2 of us is around $200-$250 with tip included. But in my opinion it's well worth the money spent. I usually get the crab stuffed haddock and my wife likes her steaks. Try the blackberry sour without the smoked sage, it's friggen amazing!

This place is absolutely amazing! The drinks are superb, food is great, service on point! My wife and I have been 4 times now for date night and leave full and happy everytime! It is rather expensive, our bill for the food and drinks just for the 2 of us is around $200-$250 with tip included. But in my opinion it's well worth the money spent. I usually get the crab stuffed haddock and my wife likes her steaks. Try the blackberry sour without the smoked sage, it's friggen amazing!