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Yono's Restaurant

25 Chapel St, Albany, NY 12210-2733
518-436-7747
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Ranked #32 of 520 restaurants in Albany
Price range: $16 - $43
Cuisines: American, Indonesian
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Dining options: Reservations, Late Night
Dining style: Fine Dining
Cross street: Sheridan Avenue
Description: Yono's has been Albany's premiere World Class restaurant for over 25 years. Owned & operated by Chef Yono, Donna & Dominick Purnomo, the intimate, elegant split level dining room is a recreation of the original Yono's on Robinson Square, elegantly appointed with warm colors, bronzed mirrors, large fireplace, crystal chandelier, and floral displays. Chef Yono Purnomo presents an innovative menu of blending French Technique, Asian Influence & American Ingredients. Award Winning Chef Sommelier Dominick Purnomo offers a wine list with some 1000 labels representing every major wine growing region in the world. Let the Yono's 4 star service staff anticipate your needs, while you experience luxury and elegance of a bygone era. Located adjacent to Yono's, is dp An American Brasserie, a decidedly more casual alternative. www.dpbrasserie.com
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Buffalo, New York
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13 reviews 13 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

We went to yono's after a local recommended it. Great decor and our server Sheryl was excellent. But I was a little disappointed and felt rushed that the hostess commented that we had to leave by 5:45pm stating that there was a show and every table had been booked. The pretzel bread was outstanding. But our three appetizers were not....for... More

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Albany, New York
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29 reviews 29 reviews
26 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

We ate in the main restaurant (not the bar area) for some fine dining. Having been here before, I expected a little higher prices, but not this. My wife had the duck and I had the boar ribs.The duck was served very rare and the portion was minuscule The boar ribs consisted of two sets of very small ribs, quite... More

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See 15 more reviews by RobertAHammond for Albany
Albany, NY
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9 reviews 9 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2013

We recently enjoyed a wonderful meal using a Groupon to celebrate my husband's birthday. Unlike other reviewers, we found the service to be wonderful. The waitstaff was very friendly and well informed. After much deliberation, we enjoyed the spring and Caesar salads as first courses. These arrived nicely dressed on chilled plates. Short ribs and lobster entrees were beautifully presented... More

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Albany, New York
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4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2013

Had not been to Yono's in quite a while (several years) and thought it might be time. Not very busy for a Friday night (which was fine with me); wonderful combo played throughout the evening; Food was very good; ambience the best. HOWEVER, the wait staff was tripping over each other. I think we had four different attendants - all... More

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See 2 more reviews by jane646 for Albany
Clifton Park, New York, United States
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20 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 3, 2013

Went there with a large business group so the chef was slammed with a ton of orders at once. Everything came out piping hot and in a timely manner and was a great experience for our entire group of 30+ people.

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See 7 more reviews by Jay V for Albany
New York City, New York, Usa
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2013

The food was great! Very innovative and different. The waiters, when they actually were around, were really nice and engaging. But they barely came over to check up on us. And the room I was in was very small, kept having to move my head every time a waiter came by. The food is great, but I am all about... More

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ny
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Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 19, 2013

Had purchased a Groupon certificate and, having not splurged to eat here in many years, decided that it was time again to do so. Making reservations was easy, you use the website off of the restaurant site. I was sent an email or two confirming our date and time and the restaurant called the day of the reservation, just to... More

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Williamstown
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13 restaurant reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 18, 2013

We enjoyed our diner and found the service to be excellent. Staff was very classy but not pretentious and we felt very comfortable in the formal dining room. The chef visited our table and was also very welcoming. Live music was a bonus. Easy to get to with valet parking in back of the hotel, Food was great, wine was... More

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Albany, NY
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed February 16, 2013

We arrived ungreeted, another couple immediately behind us, at Yono's and, somewhat disoriented, we proceeded through unmarked double doors and found ourselves seemingly joining the duo of musical performers immediately to our left. The dining room was only half in use. One of the serving staff greeted us, confirmed that we had a 7:30 reservation, and proceeded to set up... More

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Catskill, New York
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42 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed February 12, 2013

I had been here in the summer during the week when Yono was there and teh food was great and so was the service. This time I came with my husband and the food was not good at all, and it is very expensive. I had to send my duck back. It was overdone and then it came back after... More

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