Reviews for Dove + Deer in Albany, NY
Short business trip and decided to try this restaurant and it was a great experience. Food was delicious, Pesto pasta and the... ricotta. I'm sad that I didn't try the Coconut cake since I was so full. The server was very attentive and she even suggested alocal brown Ale beer for me to try. High five to her!! Read more
Accidentally went to this restaurant, meant to go to the Italian place across the street. Ended up being a great mishap!... Delicious burger and the fries were on point!! Very nice patio and Greta service. Read more
The BEST neighborhood bar & restaurant that has ever hit Center Square or Albany. The food is *chefs kiss*, the staff is always... so cheerful and kind, and the vibe is always right whether you want to just stop in for a drink or for a full sit down dinner.You'll be coming back frequently, 10/10 would 100% recommend :) Read more
Our reliable neighborhood favorite! Between the food, drinks, staff and atmosphere it's a winner every time. The brussels... sprouts, chicken sandwich and burger are the best, always paired with a Grocer (or 3). The new menu items are just as delicious,love the pesto pasta and whipped ricotta. Couldn't recommend it enough!! So thankful to have such a great place right in centersquare Read more
This was my first time eating here. The staff was friendly and the ambiance was nice. My friend and I ordered the same thing, we... both got the chicken sandwich with French fries. (It may be worth noting that I ordered the chicken sandwich because thereweren't many options as I don't eat beef or pork and the menu is a bit limited.) The fries were flavorful and delicious. Thechicken sandwich looked good, had a nice slight crunch from the batter and the chicken wasn't dry however what it didn't havewas flavor. Absolutely no flavor at all. Despite having sauce on the sandwich it still lacked flavor. It didn't even taste likethe batter had basic salt and pepper. Also, the chairs were cute but not comfortable. Overall, this place isn't bad but I'm notsure if I would return. The overall feel is a hipster vibe which is fine. But that chicken needed some flavor. Read more
A lovely restaurant. I just moved to Albany and it's now one of my new faves for sure. The buttermilk chicken sandwich, french... fries, and my drink were all amazing. I devoured my meal before I could get a picture, but I highly recommend that sandwich????????. My waitresses was also a joy. Read more
A Great ?Meet, Drinks & Bites? Bar As their website proclaims, the Dove and Deer is a restored bar in downtown Albany. They... offer a cozy atmosphere for friends to gather, enjoy a date night, or stop in for a drink. Our first visit was a date night ?our anniversary ? so our expectation wasn?t quite on the mark. During our visit, the bar and restaurant were filled with ayounger crowd meeting up for drinks and small bites creating an environment full of chatter and laughter after a day?s work. Ifthat?s what you?ve got in mind, the Dove and Deer is the establishment to visit. They?ve got great cocktails, good service, anda lively atmosphere that is popping with energy. ATMOSPHERE (4): Based on the website description, we were expecting a quieter,cozy space. They should invest in acoustic panels for the dining room. DRINKS (5): We ordered The Grocer and Dewitt. Both wereexcellent cocktails and apparently quite popular as we saw others order them throughout the dining room. FOOD (4): We orderedthe Beet Hummus appetizer which was large enough for us to share. Four slices of grilled baguette were placed atop beet hummusalongside a salad of mixed greens, olives, roasted beets and topped with feta cheese. It has a great combination of flavors, andwe thoroughly enjoyed the dish. My partner ordered the Crispy Chicken sandwich which came with a heaping serving of fries.While the chicken was cooked well, there wasn?t anything that sets this chicken sandwich apart from others. They offer baconwith an upcharge but should consider adding it at no cost to kick it up a notch. The shoestring fries (my favorite kind) wereperfectly crisp but had a heavy hand of salt ? making them a good choice to pair with a draft beer. I ordered the Pork OssoBuco. My guess is the shanks were baked and then seared over a flame grill giving them a deliciously crisp exterior; the porkitself was moist and cooked to perfection. I found the demi-glaze added a nice depth of flavor to the ch Read more
Amazing spot. All of the bartenders know how to make a great cocktail, which they have plenty of. Always have specials, and the... main meals always taste great. Atmosphere is nice with a big bar and plenty of seating. There is also a covered outdoor area aswell that is very nice in the summer months. Read more