Best Lunch Restaurants in Schenectady

11 restaurants available nearby

1. The Ritz On Union

4.5

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Schenectady

Booked 5 times today

The Ritz on Union has a traditional heritage while bringing a modern flair. We pride ourselves on providing a good sense of value with exquisite taste, presentation, and ambience. We offer Italian Continental dishes, inherent to our Sicilian background, with gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options for the most discerning of tastes, and our desserts are simply scrumptious. Enjoy cocktails and drink specials at our full bar. During the pandemic of 2020, we demolished the old dining room portion of our facility and transformed it into The Ritz on Union. We styled a restaurant having a contemporary look, and focused the menu and service to provide the very best food and dining experience that Schenectady has to offer. In addition, we present the newest options for parties and gatherings, formal and work functions, and life events like showers, weddings and anniversaries. We can accommodate up to 65 people in our beautiful dining room.

2. Innovo Kitchen

4.7

Exceptional(2247)

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Latham

Booked 33 times today

Chef John LaPosta has had a long and exciting career path which has landed him in the restaurant of his dreams. Along with his partner, Tina Kruger, he has created a wonderful American Gastropub full of great energy, fine hospitality, and of course, outstanding food.It is his passion for excellence, beaming hospitality and tireless work that have been the hallmarks of John's 30+ years as one of the Capital Region’s most popular chefs. He is known for his outstanding food that he serves to "real" people in a fun and unassuming style. His simple philosophy has always been "put the love on plate." In doing this, people feel comfortable when reading his menus and do not feel as if they need to be a chef themselves to understand it. Inspired food and service in an unassuming manner with outstanding hospitality!

3. Mr. D's

4.5

Awesome(283)

Price: Moderate

• American • Albany

Booked 1 time today

Located at the Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel, Mr.D's serves a modern American menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner from Executive Chef Michael St. John and his award-winning culinary team. Guest favorites include our Skillet breakfasts, Drunken Goat Cheese Salad, Pancetta Wrapped Shrimp and Desmond Bread Pudding. Happy Hour is 4:30-6:30PM daily with small plate specials and $2 off draft beers, wines by the glass and listed specialty cocktails. Weekend Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday featuring delicious specials such as Filet Eggs Benedict and Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes.

4. Athos Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(2095)

Price: Expensive

• Greek • Albany

Booked 24 times today

Athos Restaurant was voted as one of the top 50 Greek restaurants in America by the National Herald, and is the Capital District’s only restaurant devoted to serving Classic Greek-Mediterranean Cuisine. Whether you relax in our Taverna bar area, enjoy the comfort of our main dining room, or dine outside on our summer patio... at Athos, you will experience exceptional cuisine and the warmth of our hospitality (Philoxonia).

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5. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Albany

4.8

Exceptional(718)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Albany

Booked 40 times today

Ruth's Chris Steak House in Albany serves the finest USDA Prime beef available, broiled at 1,800° and served on 500° plates, so your steak stays hot, juicy and delicious from first bite to last. Enjoy our New Orleans-inspired appetizers, USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, signature side dishes and homemade desserts. All this while you enjoy our warm, inviting atmosphere and Ruth’s Chris’ genuine hospitality. So, whether you’re a regular or have just been wondering what all the buzz is about, Ruth's Chris is the perfect excuse to enjoy the perfect night out. Dinner is served nightly, reservations are suggested, and private dining and offsite catering may be arranged.

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6. Wheatfields Bistro & Wine Bar

4.8

Exceptional(1033)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Clifton Park

Booked 9 times today

A Saratoga favorite for over 30 years, WHEATFIELDS Bistro & Wine Bar is also in Clifton Park! Conveniently located in The Crossing Plaza, WHEATFIELDS Bistro & Wine Bar is at the intersection of Routes 9 and 146. WHEATFIELDS’ Bistro & Wine Bar’s scratch kitchen brings fresh ingredients to guests’ plates. WHEATFILEDS has been making handcrafted pastas for over 30 years! Chef’s specials are offered nightly, impressive Gluten-Free menu, Carry-Out and Delivery available

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7. The Standard Restaurant & Lounge

4.3

Awesome(1483)

Price: Moderate

• American • Albany

Booked 7 times today

The Standard is known for its straightforward, classic American cuisine, prepared using home-cooking techniques with fresh, local ingredients purchased daily. The Standard’s menu features over 100 items that will be sure to have something for everyone. “Our menu revolves around ‘classics’ or ‘standards’ restaurant goers have come to know and love, yet with our own unique twist; upscale comfort food. We have popular & unique appetizers ranging from Macaroni & Cheese to our signature entrees such as Horseradish Crusted Filet Mignon and “Forever” Braised Short Ribs. In addition, we offer a variety of fresh chopped salads and gourmet sandwiches.

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8. Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Albany

4.0

Excellent(84)

Price: Moderate

• American • Albany

Booked 8 times today

Time counts at BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we’ve continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ’s a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ’s to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back. We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we’ve put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better. So in many ways we haven’t just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it’s because of them we’re continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts. Welcome to BJ’s, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.

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9. La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant - Clifton Park

4.7

Exceptional(164)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Clifton Park

Booked 25 times today

If you're looking for high quality and personal service, you've come to the right place. At La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant in CLIFTON PARK we'll give you the attention and personal service you'll come to expect and enjoy!!

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10. P.F. Chang's - Albany

4.2

Awesome(102)

Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Albany

Booked 1 time today

We are an Asian & Chinese restaurant offering dine-in, takeout, to-go, delivery, and catering. Make a reservation online to dine in. Order Asian and Chinese food delivery, takeout, and catering online or through the P.F. Chang's mobile app. Let us cater the perfect feast for you - corporate office catering menus are also available. P.F. Chang's offers a variety of signature Asian, Thai, Korean, Japanese, Mongolian, and Chinese food dishes including Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Chicken Pad Thai, Signature Lo Mein, Fried Rice, Mongolian Beef, Chang's Spicy Chicken, and Pork and Shrimp Dumplings. Order online for sushi delivery and takeout. Many gluten-free and vegetarian menu items are available. Try our seasonal cocktails and seasonal menu items.

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Johnvip
New York City •13 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great filet cooked to perfection with truffle topped with crab! Service was on point as usual with great attention to detail. I’ll be back soon!
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Ruth's Chris Steak House - AlbanyPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Albany
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4.8
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Jerry
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
I’ll be back for sure such a great time they have great food all day long. Breakfast-lunch & dinner
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Mr. D'sPrice: Moderate• American• Albany
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4.5
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Audra
New York City •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 13, 2024
My best friend and I had an awesome experience. Im not sure we’ve been back to Athos since the new management but everything was the same if not better. I had the grilled octopus which was a huge tentacle of deliciousness and the salmon scallopini and ended with the loukomathes traditional. We started with two cocktails with our appetizers and went with a bottle of the Dark Matter. My friend had the fried calamari and moussaka ending with the chocolate mouse. And two double espressos. It’s been a rough year so it felt nice to go out like we used to and have a yuppie meal. The meal was exceptional and the service was the same thanks to our server Hannah as well as the other staff. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and it was just what we needed to pull us out of our slump. I felt like I was back in Greece for two hours!
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Athos RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Greek• Albany
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4.6
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Impressedvip
New York City •246 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 11, 2024
Cierra our server remembered us from last time. She knew which wine we liked and was very attentive. Our favorites are the pork buns and the Monday night burgers. Innovo Kitchen has the best onion rings.
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Innovo KitchenPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Latham
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4.7
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Ellenvip
New York City •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Oct 26, 2024
The food was delicious. Our server was lovely, but the appetizers came out with the dinners, and timing was off. Drinks took a long time to get to the table.
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The Ritz On UnionPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Schenectady
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4.5

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11 restaurants available nearby

1. The Ritz On Union

2. Innovo Kitchen

3. Mr. D's

4. Athos Restaurant

5. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Albany

6. Wheatfields Bistro & Wine Bar

7. The Standard Restaurant & Lounge

8. Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Albany

9. La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant - Clifton Park

10. P.F. Chang's - Albany

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