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Blu Stone Bistro

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192 reviews

#55 of 545 Restaurants in Albany

$$ - $$$, American, Bar, Pub

661 Albany Shaker Rd, Albany, NY 12211-1053

+1 518-869-9976

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4.0 192 reviews

#38 of 152 American in Albany

#55 of 423 Restaurants in Albany

RATINGS

Food

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Atmosphere

Food and ambience

American, Bar, Pub, Gluten Free Options

I ordered the beat salad with greens, goat cheese and lemon citrus dressing.And a salad fork would have been much appreciated.My entree was the pesto chicken and my wife had the summer salmon.

Location and contact

661 Albany Shaker Rd, Albany, NY 12211-1053

Website

+1 518-869-9976

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About

Blu Stone Bistro is conveniently located next to the Indigo Hotel. Moments away from Albany International Airport. BluStone offers an outstanding menu, eclectic wine list and great seasonal martini list. We pride ourselves on attentive, friendly, knowledgeable service, a menu that is inventive, using only the highest quality ingredients, and an atmosphere that is comfortable, casual and cool. Whether you are a local resident or a traveler, Blu Stone Bistro is a must on your list of places to experience in Albany.

PRICE RANGE

$10 - $30

Special Diets

Gluten Free Options

Meals

Dinner

CUISINES

American, Bar, Pub

FEATURES

Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Reservations, Table Service, Accepts Credit Cards, Live Music

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dubdlee

Connecticut

Reviewed October 18, 2019 via mobile

Nice little hotel bar and restaurant

I’m in the area a few times a year for work and tend to stay at the hotel where this restaurant is located. Conveniently located right near the airport and also don’t have to leave the hotel for a quick meal. The flatbreads are pretty...More

Date of visit: October 2019

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kmq662

Mound, Minnesota

121

Reviewed August 1, 2019 via mobile

Outstanding “from scratch” kitchen

I ordered the beat salad with greens, goat cheese and lemon citrus dressing. Additionally, I order the Salmon with Maple Sriracha glaze. It was accompanied with two pieces of ciabatta bread. Was quite impressed. I sat at the bar and Bill was convertible knowledgeable and...More

Date of visit: August 2019

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koalatraveler

Schenectady, New York

12177

Reviewed May 27, 2019

good food attached to a motel

Bar and dining room in one, attached to small hotel, not far from the airport. Casual eatery. Interesting american bistro menu. Had the Charquiterie plate. Could be dinner for one or nice share for 2 or 3. Interesting. The sausage flat bread was crisp and...More

Date of visit: May 2019

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Monticor

East Greenbush, New York

294

Reviewed March 3, 2019

Nice suprise

I had been here several years ago to see a band. It doesn't look like they have entertainment anymore. Small menu but the food is delicious. The wait staff is exceptional.

Date of visit: March 2019

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Lori F

Reviewed March 1, 2019 via mobile

There are customers here folks

While the service was efficient, eating at the bar it seemed that they- servers, bartender, owner/manager, cooks - were not aware that guests could hear their conversations. The best was when the cook came out and yelled at the bartender for how she'd placed my...More

Date of visit: March 2019

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22man

Saratoga Springs, New York

310130

Reviewed January 15, 2019

Nice Ambience, Friendly Staff

We were staying at the hotel, so this was very convenient, even though the desk clerk didn't tell us we could access the restaurant from the hotel when we told him we were going to eat there (it was raining). Food was quite good. I...More

Date of visit: December 2018

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Duane M

12045

Reviewed November 11, 2018

Wonderful evening of dining

Saturday evening my wife surprised me with dinner at Blu Stone Bistro. It was our first experience at the restaurant but it will not be our last. The vegetarian flatbread was delicious. Crisp and enjoyable. Because of a delay with the flatbread, we were offered...More

Date of visit: November 2018

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Tikket

Trexlertown, Pennsylvania

19038

Reviewed November 8, 2018

Hotel restaurant, needs a bit of attention to make it better

Went here on Wednesday night - was alone, wanted a good dinner. Had read some reviews, and while they wavered from good to not so good, it was close and had a menu with some items which sounded good. I was the only person in...More

Date of visit: October 2018

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502ericaf

New York City, New York

601236

Reviewed October 29, 2018

for a hotel restaurant they need to raise the bar a lot.

Host was hanging around the kitchen for a while and we waited, it took a good while until she came out to sit us. We were seated got darker and we found ourselves below some strong light, we asked to be turned off and sadly...More

Date of visit: September 2018

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FrequentFlier576814

235

Reviewed September 21, 2018 via mobile

Hotel Restaurant?

I usually avoid hotel restaurants due to overpricing for fair food but I took a chance tonight. I was pleasantly surprised. It’s small for sure but when you had a long day and don’t want to travel any further, and desire excellent food; this bistro...More