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    Blu Stone Bistro

    179 Reviews
    #46 of 522 Restaurants in Albany
    $$ - $$$American, Gluten Free Options
    661 Albany Shaker Rd, Albany, NY 12211-1053
    +1 518-869-9976
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    Overview
    4.0
    179 reviews
    • Excellent41%
    • Very good35%
    • Average13%
    • Poor6%
    • Terrible5%
    Travelers talk about
    “flatbread pizza” (13 reviews)
    “flat bread” (4 reviews)
    “beet salad” (3 reviews)
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    CUISINES
    American, Gluten Free Options
    PRICE
    $$ - $$$
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    Atmosphere
    LOCATION
    661 Albany Shaker Rd, Albany, NY 12211-1053
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    1 - 10 of 177 reviews

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Flat Bread Pizza and Caesar Salad

    Big conference in town, we all stayed here, so they provided like get dinner on the House! Dedicated room to serve buffet style a small variety of flat bread pizzas and Caesar Salad. Both were good.

    Thank Bill P
    Reviewed 5 weeks ago
    Great service and entrees, but not a value. Overpriced drinks

    Server was an absolute charmer, a svelte brunette with a slight eastern European accent. She did her job extremely well. Sesame tuna was a nice entree as well as the fish trio over pasta. $12 wines and $6 draft beer were a bit much.This is...More

    Thank Ken M
    Reviewed November 28, 2017 via mobile
    Nice dinner, right off I-87

    I was driving down I-87 and looking for a place to sit for dinner. The reviews were good so I stopped in. I like the small menu, makes it easy to choose. Service was fast and friendly. I chose the Beet Salad and added seared...More

    Thank Alan B
    Reviewed November 18, 2017 via mobile
    Just ok would not return

    Stayed at Indigo Hotel was offered a comp beverage - nice offer! Decided to order pizza and Cesar salad-how could that be bad! Salad nothing special did not taste like there was dressing on it - pizza nothing special. Closed at 9 pm on a...More

    Thank Carmen I
    Reviewed November 17, 2017 via mobile
    Fun!!

    This place have stayed there multiple times one of my favorites in that area. Highly recommend this place and the restaurant has awesome food the rooms are absolutely amazing for the price.

    Thank Daniel K
    Reviewed November 6, 2017
    Burgers to die for

    This bistro is attached to the Hotel Indigo and so I ate there on 2 nights. The burger was the best I've had in quite a long time and the service was good also.

    Thank RU4Real2
    Reviewed October 14, 2017
    Breakfast with my hotel booking

    After several days touring the New England states and Maritime Canada we stayed to the adjoining Hotel Indigo. Being near the Albany airport the hotel hosts business conference and the Blu Stone Bistro was packed that evening. We were looking to relax, not party. However,...More

    Thank WA2world
    Reviewed October 3, 2017
    Eat dinner, not breakfast

    I had several meals here. Dinner was good, but I would definitely recommend getting breakfast somewhere else.

    Thank Aero3926
    Reviewed July 16, 2017 via mobile
    Disappointed

    We have stayed at the Hotel Indigo often the night before flying out from the airport. We always go down to the restaurant and bar while here. It has been remodeled since last time we were here and we were greatly disappointed. The ambiance is...More

    Thank John S
    Reviewed June 26, 2017
    Dinner & catching up with an old friend....

    Great spot to meet up with an old friend & enjoyed some tasty seafood. Service was great, prices average. Convenient as we were staying in the hotel.

    Thank Ruthi K
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    Restaurant Details

    Rating summary
    • Food
      Service
    • Value
      Atmosphere
    Average prices
    $10 - $30
    Cuisine
    American, Gluten Free Options
    Meals
    Dinner
    Restaurant features
    Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Reservations, Accepts Credit Cards
    Good for
    Business meetings, Bar scene
    Open Hours
    Sunday
    5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Monday
    4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    Tuesday
    4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    Wednesday
    4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    Thursday
    4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    Friday
    4:00 PM - 10:30 PM
    Saturday
    4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Location and Contact Information
    • Address: 661 Albany Shaker Rd, Albany, NY 12211-1053
    • Location: United States  >  New York (NY)  >  Albany
    • Phone Number: +1 518-869-9976
    Description
    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.
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