Vice & Virtue

Edward Rosenberg

Nice patio. Wednesday burger night specials. Beautiful inside now that its reopened.

Rich Youmans

Had a fantastic evening here. Thought we were going to Pinhead Susan's for dinner and didn't realize that it was now Vice and Virtue and that it got a major upgrade. Great service, great food, and great drinks... Highly recommend!

John Quigley

Top to bottom excellent. Food, service, atmosphere and ownership all 5 stars. A must try from a drink, quick bite, to a full dinner. Artichoke Bruschetta is a shining star.

Manny Santos

Embarking on a second visit to Vice and Virtue during its first week of operations was an enchanting experience. As you cross the threshold, it becomes immediately evident that this is a realm shaped by the hands of an experienced visionary. The meticulously designed decor, complete with an impressive bar backdrop, welcoming bar stools that promise comfort and conversation, and strategically placed tables, sets the stage for a great experience. Upon entry, the friendly hosts guide you seamlessly into the heart of Vice and Virtue. Our dining experience began at the bar. The evening's libations included velvety chocolate martinis, a commendable house Cabernet Sauvignon, and a vibrant vodka and club soda with a twist of orange. The chocolate martinis stood out, vodka, chocolate liquor, Irish cream, shaved chocolate and a swirl of chocolate decorating the martini glass - a decadent find from the after-dinner cocktail selection. Although the specifics of the Cabernet eluded me, its character did not; it was a pleasure to savor, with a bouquet that was invitingly fragrant, a body that was satisfyingly robust, and a delicate balance of cherry and oak notes. Our culinary journey commenced with the half charcuterie board, an artful assembly of smoked salmon, the refined Grana Parmigiana, succulent capicola ham, whipped pub cheese, alongside classic focaccia bread and crackers. Complemented by salami and Swiss cheese, a good start to our meal. The Thai butternut squash scallop bisque, an exotic blend that married the sweetness of butternut squash with the warmth of ginger, creating a dish that was as inventive as it was comforting. The main event was shared between my wife and myself: the Royal Flush strip steak and an imaginative butternut squash risotto. The steak, served in succulent slices that had been allowed to rest to perfection, was a masterclass in seasoning and juiciness, elevated by a Vidalia onion compote. The risotto is rich with a balance of flavor from roasted shiitake mushrooms, Grana Parmigiana, candied pecans, and fried leeks. The evening was a symphony of good food, service, and great company, setting a high bar for future visits. Vice and Virtue not only lives up to its name but also its brand promise, offering a sanctuary where the culinary arts meet heartfelt hospitality and at a reasonable price. Under the stewardship of Mr. Tim Rankins and his team, one is not just a guest but a member of the Vice and Virtue family. Until next time.

Absolutely loved my experience at vice and virtue! The atmosphere was warm and inviting, making it the perfect spot for a cozy dinner. The staff was incredibly attentive and friendly, ensuring that we felt right at home. Now, onto the food—every dish we ordered was a masterpiece. The flavors were bold and perfectly balanced. I highly recommend trying the pit try (can’t beat chefs meat), which was a standout with its delightful combination of ingredients. To top it off, the dessert was heavenly! It was the perfect ending to a fantastic meal. I can't wait to return and explore more of the menu. Highly recommend this gem to anyone looking for a memorable dining experience!

The food was excellent! The service was great! Such a wonderful experience! I highly recommend Vice and Virtue for a date night or family treat. The prices are so reasonable, too!

We stopped in after a show at Proctors Thursday afternoon. We were very impressed with our dinner. The Thai butternut soup was very tasty and worth ordering. The bruschetta had nice flavors and delicious. We both ordered shrimp and beef tacos and enjoyed them as well. The service was attentive. They had a happy hour at the bar worth checking out. We will definitely be returning,

Went for Ketchup. Beautiful bar, love the BIG mural. Bartenders were on point and security was actually nice

Valerie Keehn

The food was excellent! The service was great! Such a wonderful experience! I highly recommend Vice and Virtue for a date night or family treat. The prices are so reasonable, too!

Shad amzad

Really nice spot. The atmosphere is great. Staff and bartenders are nice and attentive. I really like the live music and DJ sets. My friends come here often. I appreciate the vibes

Marissa Aubrey

Absolutely loved my experience at vice and virtue! The atmosphere was warm and inviting, making it the perfect spot for a cozy dinner. The staff was incredibly attentive and friendly, ensuring that we felt right at home. Now, onto the food—every dish we ordered was a masterpiece. The flavors were bold and perfectly balanced. I highly recommend trying the pit try (can’t beat chefs meat), which was a standout with its delightful combination of ingredients. To top it off, the dessert was heavenly! It was the perfect ending to a fantastic meal. I can't wait to return and explore more of the menu. Highly recommend this gem to anyone looking for a memorable dining experience!

Mitchell Near

Great food! Great service from Jai and the other bartender. Very cold beer! The shrimp tacos were delicious! Also got the mother clucker last time and that was fantastic as well.

Liz Gabeloff

We stopped in after a show at Proctors Thursday afternoon. We were very impressed with our dinner. The Thai butternut soup was very tasty and worth ordering. The bruschetta had nice flavors and delicious. We both ordered shrimp and beef tacos and enjoyed them as well. The service was attentive. They had a happy hour at the bar worth checking out. We will definitely be returning,

Very busy Atmosphere, not really intimate oriented. However very clean, elegant yet rustic Atmosphere, very friendly, knowledgeable, and prompt service. Food was Absolutely Scrumptious A+ We went on Restaurant week and the 3 Course Meal Selections were Very Affordable, Delicious Choices and such a great way to acquaint Patrons to a new Restaurant ! 👍 Definitely would Recommend.

I had Mojo Chicken thighs and my husband had Chicken Caprese. I thought food was just okay, little blunt and not so flavorful but my husband loved his and mine, so my opinion is really personal preference I would say. This is a big restaurant so maybe you can just walk in on Friday Saturday for dinner to take a table. Update on May 22 2025 The menu changed and they added more interesting. We had pasta, chicken salad cups, and croquettes. They were all good 👍 I upgraded from 4 stars to 5 stars.

mischarlcm

I had Mojo Chicken thighs and my husband had Chicken Caprese. I thought food was just okay, little blunt and not so flavorful but my husband loved his and mine, so my opinion is really personal preference I would say. This is a big restaurant so maybe you can just walk in on Friday Saturday for dinner to take a table. Update on May 22 2025 The menu changed and they added more interesting. We had pasta, chicken salad cups, and croquettes. They were all good 👍 I upgraded from 4 stars to 5 stars.

I've been here a few times. The food has been good and so has the service with the possible exception of how long I have had to wait for food some nights. Be aware that the rice and beans with the tacos are bbq baked beans which I find odd, but still tasted fine. The fish tacos are salmon instead of cod or haddock, and they were good. Be aware there is a 4% surcharge if you pay with a card, which is mentioned on the menu. Someone else complained about not getting happy hour pricing, but everything I've seen makes it clear it's only at the bar and high tops.

So I was at this location when it was previously Pinhead Susan's, and it's a big change in decorations, which is great. The service was attentive. The restaurant was clean, but I went for the Thursday night event, which was out on the patio. I would have given higher atmosphere stars, but due to there being a bunch of selfish people who wanted to smoke marijuana in an area they're not supposed to be smoking, it became annoying. Security was trying their best to tell people to stop smoking, but of course, selfish as they are, they continue to sneak and still keep smoking. Like a bunch of children sneaking cookies out of a cookie jar. Now, the peanut butter and jelly chicken wings that were made they were not good. They came out very hard. I sent them back, and another batch was made for me. I'm not a fan of dry hard chicken. Even the second batch was the same way.

Janette Thompson

So I was at this location when it was previously Pinhead Susan's, and it's a big change in decorations, which is great. The service was attentive. The restaurant was clean, but I went for the Thursday night event, which was out on the patio. I would have given higher atmosphere stars, but due to there being a bunch of selfish people who wanted to smoke marijuana in an area they're not supposed to be smoking, it became annoying. Security was trying their best to tell people to stop smoking, but of course, selfish as they are, they continue to sneak and still keep smoking. Like a bunch of children sneaking cookies out of a cookie jar. Now, the peanut butter and jelly chicken wings that were made they were not good. They came out very hard. I sent them back, and another batch was made for me. I'm not a fan of dry hard chicken. Even the second batch was the same way.

Toni Callins

I live in the neighborhood but recently stopped in for the 1st time. The food was delightful, the waitress was charming and the atmosphere was great. I cannot wait to go back to try more food (I had crab cakes and shrimp scampi and chocolate cream pie). If you like chocolate martini’s you will love theirs!

Hoping Vice is just working thru some kinks. Cool location but was expecting a little more music and more cocktail selections as it's a cocktail lounge. Appetizers were amazing but entrees left a little to be desires. My Surf n Turf skewers has 2 small pieces of what appeared to be stew beef and 2 small shrimp. Our server disappeared mid meal and was replaced by a much friendlier waitress, but wrong drinks were given due to the swap. My friends margaritas was also not able to be drank.

Adam Blakley

Hoping Vice is just working thru some kinks. Cool location but was expecting a little more music and more cocktail selections as it's a cocktail lounge. Appetizers were amazing but entrees left a little to be desires. My Surf n Turf skewers has 2 small pieces of what appeared to be stew beef and 2 small shrimp. Our server disappeared mid meal and was replaced by a much friendlier waitress, but wrong drinks were given due to the swap. My friends margaritas was also not able to be drank.

Wings came late (cold to luke warm). Brushetta was ok and the tuna aioli was dry. Drinks were good tho!

The service at Vice + Virtue is good, however the food leaves something to be desired. I got fish tacos and they were okay, but my side of “beans and rice” ended up being baked beans mixed with rice? Never seen that before and I never want to again.

Madeline Saarie

The service at Vice + Virtue is good, however the food leaves something to be desired. I got fish tacos and they were okay, but my side of “beans and rice” ended up being baked beans mixed with rice? Never seen that before and I never want to again.

Kevin Dier

First time here as we go out to eat before a show at Proctors. We had reservations at 6:00 and we're seated promptly. This place is noisy, so don't expect a quiet romantic dinner. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable. I was quite shocked and disappointed when our server started with a long list of all the items they were out of. It's only 6 pm and there were 6-8 items not available including their signature soup which I was looking forward to. My stuffed shrimp was good, but the shrimp were not very large and the stuffing was a tiny scoop. Others in my party said the food was fine, but not exceptional. The prices are high in my experience and did not live up to the food. We've been to many restaurants in Schenectady and this one disappointed.

The owners did a great job transforming the space. It a cute, relaxed spot to hang out. The waitress was quite nice, despite a busy floor. The team did not set our waitress up for success. While they say they can accommodate dietary restrictions they don't train their wait staff on what dishes are safe. Got multiple misinformation on what dishes are gluten free and ended up with very limited options. Lastly, the coleslaw was disappointing, just lettuce, peppers, and vinegar. Over all, wouldn't be upset to grab a cocktail here but I wouldn't recommend food service.

Nora Rose

Looking at the other reviews, not sure if we were a fluke or what. But our server was innatentive and seemed ready to be done for the day. My aunt ls tooth broke while eating their tacos and they added a gratuity to each check (3 checks & 7 ppl) THEN the receipt asked for additional tip on top of the gratuity. We were seated for around 40 minutes before receiving our food and saw our waitress maybe twice? I thought the service was ridiculously lacking and adding the gratuity was nearly offensive. So if you want to chip your tooth and give the waiter 60$ you dont think she deserves, its a great place 👍🏻

Happy hour was supposed to be 2 for 1, had 3 martinis and Bill was $70! Owner was rude and not helpful. Julie, This response is disappointing and unnecessarily accusatory. My review reflects what I was charged and how the situation was handled. The final bill was $70, so my math is not “off.” If there is a discrepancy, that is an internal issue — not a customer error. Julie, Leaving a review is not slander — it is a customer sharing their firsthand experience. That is the purpose of review platforms. My review reflects what occurred: advertised happy hour pricing was not honored, the bill totaled $70, and the situation was handled poorly. If happy hour is restricted to bar seating only, that is information that should be clearly communicated before guests order, not after the fact.

Carissa Kelly

Happy hour was supposed to be 2 for 1, had 3 martinis and Bill was $70! Owner was rude and not helpful. Julie, This response is disappointing and unnecessarily accusatory. My review reflects what I was charged and how the situation was handled. The final bill was $70, so my math is not “off.” If there is a discrepancy, that is an internal issue — not a customer error. Julie, Leaving a review is not slander — it is a customer sharing their firsthand experience. That is the purpose of review platforms. My review reflects what occurred: advertised happy hour pricing was not honored, the bill totaled $70, and the situation was handled poorly. If happy hour is restricted to bar seating only, that is information that should be clearly communicated before guests order, not after the fact.