Rachael DK

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...

+8

Ann McAllister

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!

+4

Alexis Palmer

We just stopped by for a drink, so I can't comment on food, but the cocktails were great and the interior design was so cool! We really enjoyed the atmosphere. This bar is on the same street as several other bars and breweries, making it easy to barhop.

Witch-King of Angmar

Ambiance was lovely, service was good, and food was awesome. The Brussel sprouts were on the specials menu and were delicious. They were crispy but still had body and crunch to them! So good. Main entrees were also delicious. I had the ribs which were not very tender but had great flavor. The kimchi collared greens are genius and the addition of the corn bread perfectly takes down the heat. The Ropa Vieja was delicious and decadent. The one complaint we had was that the beans lacked character! Everything was stellar and we’re excited to return.

Juanita Estrada

Nicely decorated restaurant with a fun history. It was busy for a Wednesday night and loud as happy hour was winding down. Food is pricey. Everyone in my party had a sandwich. The fingerling potatoes are delish. The Korean beef sandwich is very good but stay away from the duck ba'me. Service was good. We got in and out in time for a concert at the MVP arena.

Elizabeth Fitzgerald

This was our first visit, and overall, we had a great experience! The atmosphere was beautiful — upscale without feeling pretentious, and I loved the historic photos of the town throughout the space. The drinks were creative and delicious. I tried the Strawberry Passion Fruit Sakerita, which was fabulous, though a bit on the pricey side. The only downside was the bar service, which felt a little cold, but otherwise everything was very enjoyable. I’d definitely come back for the vibe and cocktails!

Steve McCoy

Had a pre-show dinner here tonight, and overall wasn't too bad. The food is upscale bar-food, burgers looked good, but no fries! I had a catfish sandwich - good, but a little spicy for my taste. I'm sure there are those out there that will love it. Would have liked a side of slaw of some kind. Fingerling potatoes were surprisingly good.

Janelle Gilmore

This was the first time I tried this place and honestly am only writing a review so management knows how great their staff is. We sat at the bar and immediately felt at home with the friendly staff. It was a busy Saturday night but they always had our drinks full and were fun to chat with. The food on the other hand was just eh. We got the cauliflower shared plate, it was ok but just really a saucy mess. The calamari was a very small portion and wasn’t crispy at all. The star of the show was the cheesy egg rolls. Those were tasty! I would return but honestly only because the staff was such a great bunch of people.

Cory Dass

Good parking. Nice ambiance. Went for my birthday. The menu looked great and I loved the fusion, but the execution didn't live up to expectations. The flavors were really mild, to the point of being bland. I think the sandwiches may be the better items to get off the menu, as the chicken katsu sandwich was good. The flavor and portions weren't worth the price overall though. I'd have preferred spending the money somewhere else.

Sloane Hazzard

Going here we expected an eclectic menu but upon ordering the Tom Yum Shrimp, Harissa Cavatelli, the Sushi Roll salad and the Ribeye we were underwhelmed and a bit disappointed. For me the Harissa was too spicy not indicated on the menu that it would be. The Tom Yum was too experimental and tasted weird to most of our party. The Sushi salad was the biggest disappointment being a huge bowl of mostly lettuce and ginger and hardly any salmon. The ribeye was the only dish really enjoyed. Service was average our drinks were refilled timely and we were given 2 pitchers of water at the start which were needed. But for the price we paid for our dishes we were left unsatisfied. Also the wait was exceptionally long as we waited 45min-1hour between ordering our mains and receiving them.

Cute ambience, decent parking, but that can’t make up for the mid/subpar food. Calamari was gooey. The pork belly in my bao bun was the thinnest slice of pork belly I’ve ever had. It was literally like bacon.It’s apparent that their favorite seasoning is salt.

Kimberly Kelleher

Was really looking forward to this place and was very disappointed. Our server disappeared mid meal and we waited forever for someone to realize and take our food order. The $50 steak was not good. The $35 stuffed haddock was cold, mashed potatoes cold so we asked for it to hot. Came back 2nd time plate was still cold as it took forever for them to heat it up..I didnt even eat it after that. Apparently gratuities is included for a table of 5? Just very strange and disappointing experience.

Jeffery Bacus

The Good: The place really looks amazing. I loved the look of the building with the crows painted on the walls. The inside has a great atmosphere, great lighting, great decor. (Booths could have been a bit more comfortable) We started with a couple of signature cocktails which were both pretty good. The Bad: Crab cakes tasted okay but were served to us still a bit cold in the middle. Still the best food we had all night. The Catfish tacos were bland with stale tortillas and felt like they might have just came from a frozen bag of catfish nuggets. I've had much better catfish tacos at much cheaper restaurants. It was also served on a bed of super wilted arugula. We were laughing about it since we weren't planning on eating it. The falafel salad was a surprisingly large portion but the falafel was inedible. I ate one out of the three pieces. (I eat falafel usually once a week in different restaurants as I travel a lot for work and these were by far the worst I've ever had. In fact the first time I ever cooked falafel myself it was better by far) the sauce seemed like it might have just been plain unflavored yogurt. I dont like to waste food so I tried to eat around the sauce and falafel. The cauliflower had okay flavor (not great) but we didn't care for the texture. Might have been better if it was more crispy. The calamari wasnt great either. Neither of us liked the dipping sauce and we felt it could have been fried longer. We were excited to try this place but it was frankly terrible. To be fair it was New Year's day so we thought maybe the chef had the day off and they were just heating up food. For the price there are tons of way better restaurant options in the area. I won't be back.

Max ROJAS

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.