Best Lunch Restaurants in Schenectady

10 restaurants available nearby

1. The Ritz On Union

4.6

Exceptional(121)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Schenectady

Booked 8 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. Mr. D's

4.7

Exceptional(286)

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.

3. Innovo Kitchen

4.8

Exceptional(2262)

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Latham

Booked 49 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!

4. Athos Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(2112)

Price: Expensive

• Greek • Albany

Booked 19 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. Wheatfields Bistro & Wine Bar

4.7

Exceptional(1033)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Clifton Park

Booked 13 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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6. The Standard Restaurant & Lounge

4.3

Awesome(1484)

Price: Moderate

• American • Albany

Booked 17 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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7. Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Albany

3.1

Good(87)

Price: Moderate

• American • Albany

Booked 17 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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8. La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant - Clifton Park

4.8

Exceptional(168)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Clifton Park

Booked 20 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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9. P.F. Chang's - Albany

4.2

Awesome(102)

Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Albany

Booked 2 times 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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10. Red Lobster - Colonie

3.7

Very Good(31)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Albany

Booked 5 times today

Elevate your day at Red Lobster, where fun meets fancy and every meal is a celebration. Whether you’re marking a special occasion or treating yourself or your crew, Red Lobster is the perfect place to enjoy all your seafood favorites. Dive into our signature shrimp, wild caught lobster and crab, and more. Plus, a variety of fish and popular non-seafood items like our Cajun Chicken Linguini Alfredo. Looking for a showstopper? Create Your Own Ultimate Feast or select a Live Maine Lobster straight from the tank. Or explore our Daily Deals with a different special available each weekday at a price you’ll love. Toast the day with Signature Cocktails including Lobster Punch and Main Deck Margarita Flights to make any moment feel festive. You won’t want to miss our newest menu items or special promotions like Lobsterfest and Crabfest. Reserve online today. Group Dining, To Go, or Catering options. For parties of 11+, please call.

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TheRobinsons
New York City •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
First time dining experience on Christmas Eve 2024. Absolutely phenominal from start to finish! We picked our table from what was available even! What a nice touch?! Our cocktails exhibited a perfect mixologist expertise and brought promptly to our table. We started with the calamari and shrimp and the arancini appetizers which were delicious, followed by our entrees, the salmon over spaghetti squash and fettucine alfredo. Everything tasted amazing with exact seasoning, temperature and presentation. We were quite blown away by the whole experience in the restaurant. We took home our desserts and weren't as excited about them, however, we will definitely be back for another date of dining in the near future!
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The Ritz On UnionPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Schenectady
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4.6
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Tracey
New York City •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
I am impressed every time I visit Athos. We had a beautiful experience for Christmas Eve dinner. Everything is so fresh and authentic. From the soup to the dessert, we couldn’t say enough good things. The service is top notch and the ambience is lovely. They had decorated nicely for the holiday, with outdoor and indoor lighting and music. It was a nice vibe. We finished our meal with some wonderful greek coffee. Definitely recommend!
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Athos RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Greek• Albany
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4.6
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Marian
New York City •48 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
great Christmas Eve dinner celeb with family , great menu selection with the ossobucco and ny strip steak as winners .Thank you Shannon for your excellent service, keep it up !
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Mr. D'sPrice: Moderate• American• Albany
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4.7
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jimVIP
New York City •38 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 Dec 2024
The strip steak and “marry me chicken” as well as our cocktails were perfectly prepared and delicious. As always, the service was helpful, friendly and responsive. Innovo is our “go to” restaurant!
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Innovo KitchenPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Latham
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4.8
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fred
New York City •23 reviews
5.0
Dined on 12 Oct 2024
The food was well cooked . The service was great - as always . Always going back . The steak cooked to perfection !
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Wheatfields Bistro & Wine BarPrice: Moderate• Italian• Clifton Park
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4.7

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10 restaurants available nearby

1. The Ritz On Union

2. Mr. D's

3. Innovo Kitchen

4. Athos Restaurant

5. Wheatfields Bistro & Wine Bar

6. The Standard Restaurant & Lounge

7. Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Albany

8. La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant - Clifton Park

9. P.F. Chang's - Albany

10. Red Lobster - Colonie

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