Philly Bar and Grill

So I’m not sure how to rate this place because me and my brother tried to come here for a drink after a wedding and the bouncer look at us and said we need 2 form of id. I don’t want to play the race card but ever time I try to come to this place with 2 or more of my friends they always say something about dress code of more then one form of id. Safe to say I won’t ever try to come to this venue again. I can’t support business like this

I heard about this place from Unilocal because I was craving a GOOD cheese steak. I came with my wife and wasn’t disappointed, these were the best cheesesteaks I’ve had in Albany. Run NOW and go try them!

Good food, but the wait was a hour. And I’m not kidding you about that it was just such a long wait. They had bingo while we are, which was fun, but the wait was absolutely inexcusable.

Good cheesesteak is hard to find in upstate New York, but the Philly Bar & Grill is making a respectable sandwich that’s just short of being killer. All of the components are right: authentic rolls straight from Philadelphia, properly grilled beef, nicely sautéed vegetables, and any cheese you could possibly want to top it off with. But the sandwich misses on one very important element, taste. It is bland beyond belief.
I had the meat lover’s combo, which in addition to the standard cheesesteak fillings was loaded with applewood smoked bacon and pepperoni. The sandwich was absolutely massive, easily covering the whole plate. I almost wish it was slightly smaller and came with a side, but that’s just personal preference. I came with a fairly large group, which seemed to slow the kitchen down a bit, but our waitress was friendly and attentive so it wasn’t that big of a deal.
The outdoor bar is spacious and has a few TVs, making the Philly a good place to come for a drink and to watch the game. This place could be great if they improved the food (a little seasoning would go a long way), but even as it stands now it’s a decent spot to catch up with friends and grab a casual bite to eat.

I had their build your own philly cheese and it was pretty good. I kept it simple with steak, cheese and onions. I also had a side salad.
The philly cheese steak was toasted a little more than I like but it was still pretty good. I would come back and have the same meal, but I would probably try the lunch special version of the philly cheese because that came with fries and was fairly close in size (the build your own did not) and was cheaper.
The waitress was very friendly and personable, but it took us a while to get our food. To their deffence we were a party of 7 but they were not extremely busy.

Pretty decent bar food, though a tad expensive for what you’re getting. The interior was recently updated, so it looks open and clean. A solid place to watch football in the fall, with plenty of TVs inside, as well as outdoor seating as well. Kind of weird that they have security during the day, but maybe the clientele can be rowdy?

I love me some good Philly Cheesesteak! This bar makes it right… the menu items are the typical bar and grill foods including loaded fries, wings, nachos, potato skins, salads, burgers, wraps, and lots of subs/​sandwiches.
I split some fries and loaded nachos with my group of 4 and ordered from the authentic Phillys section where you can ‘create and invent your own taste’. I built my Philly Cheesesteak with beef, jalapeño peppers, sautéed onions, black olives, + cheese wiz. I enjoyed my combination very much and although some might opt for the other cheeses offered I’d say go for the cheese wiz as it was spread throughout my cheesesteak while I noticed my friend’s provolone did not melt throughout. If you aren’t a fan of this cheesy goodness I’d recommend getting a sandwich or sub instead. The nachos were also very tasty. Split between 4, it was still an enormous amount. We had a kick with all the jalapeños in it… but stay away if you can’t take the heat! We also grabbed some drinks on the patio that came in plastic cups… even my Sex on the Beach.
Service was quick and efficient until we had requested our check… probably because it was getting busy and only a few servers were caring for guests on the patio. Nonetheless, I’d be more than happy to get my Philly Cheesesteak fixing anytime!

Food is generous in portion size but inconsistent in quality but More good than bad. Nice patio and 2 for 1 beers are good deal. The al Bruno guy that sins is a little strange.

Good food. Great outdoor seating. Many TVs for sporting events. Trivia, Bingo and bands!

They make you show to forms of id’s with picture and birthdate. I was not allowed in with an enhanced license which allows me entrance into Mexico and Canada and back into the US but wasn’t allowed into Philly’s? The next time with the same id I got in no problem. The difference? First time I was with black people and second time I was alone. I think we need to call a spade a spade! My experience this past time resulted in me being harassed by the bouncer for having a Schenectady address which he referred to me as Schenectady scum. I happen to be an educated, successful business owner. I will take my $$$$$ elsewhere. I will see to it that my family, friends, business partners, neighbors and everyone I meet (told 15 plus people in person at various places today) about the treatment I received.

Very solid place. The rotating beers are solid, and it’s always 2 for 1, which you can’t beat. Plenty of TVs to watch whatever sport you may like.
On weekends it becomes a bit more of a club than a straight up bar, which is a nice thing to have in the middle of Latham.

The food is great. The owner is very nice. There is a lot of craziness on Sunday’s during the NFL season. You get every fan here because there are 30 TV’s and the package. You’ll always get to see your team play. If you can handle riff raff and banter, as well as, great food and good beer, give it a try.

A pub that specializes in Philly style steak sandwiches, going so far as to not only offer cheez whiz as an option, but apparently, also get their rolls from a bakery in Philadelphia? I’m there with bells on.
First, please allow me to wax poetic on the wonder that is cheez whiz. Look, if you are serious about your steak sandwich you absolutely must have it with cheez whiz. The salty, gooey, neon orange cheese-​like spread makes magic when mixed with beef and it’s fat. And it elevates an average sandwich to heart clogging greatness.
Anyway, I arrived on a Saturday at lunch time. The bar was full of lumpy, balding, unshaven, 40 and 50 something men, reveling in the decadent vice that is a steak sandwich with a cold beer. I immediately felt at home.
The bartender, an attractive young lass in her 20s, warmly greeted me as I settled in to raise my cholesterol levels to stratospheric heights.
I ordered a beer and a Philly steak with (of course) cheez whiz as well as sautéed onions, and jalapeños.
The sandwiches here are large, but not gigantic, and I thought the size was perfect. It was enough to satisfy, without being so big as to require an ambulance to be on standby in the parking lot.
When my sandwich arrived, I said a prayer that my heart would survive the meat orgy, and dug in.
It did not disappoint. It arrived piping hot on a long, thin toasted roll. The finely chopped steak was well seasoned, and there was an ample amount of onions, whiz, and jalapeños. It was delicious. One of the best Philly steaks I’ve ever had.
Next time I’m craving a steak sandwich, Philly Bar and Grill will be at the top of my list.

Had a few friends stop by for happy hour and said it was a pretty decent time. We decided to all meet up for a 4 o’clock game. At first I was happy to see a good selection of beers and responsible prices. Half way through the game a table of men started yelling slurs at our female friend because she was excited to see her team winning. We are well conditioned to sports fans but this was completely inappropriate. They approached their table twice asking them to stop and they only got worse with sexual remarks. Other people in the bar started getting offended by it and also asked them to back off. This continued for about an hour while our waitress apologized but then seemed to go into hiding.
The waitress serving them apparently thought this was hilarious and was asking them if they were causing trouble in a flirting manner and giggling. She continued serving them more beer which they obviously didn’t need. They never told them to leave because apparently their tip was more important.
I can tolerate a lot but I do not tolerate men harassing and threading females. Apparently this place drinks to it. Not to mention children were sitting right next to us.
No thanks Philly’s. You should be ashamed.

This place is a hive of scum and villainy. Alright maybe just scum… but from the outside, the patio looks fun right? Then you get close and you notice all the extras from Winter’s Bone hanging out and chain smoking cigarettes. I’d say the clientele is the biggest problem with this place and it’s impossible to even know where they come from really. We’re in Latham for Christ’s sakes, the Beverly Hills of Albany! Surely I jest but being here reminds me of sitting on public transit… which actually reminds me, there is a bus stop a few meters away from this place which, could explain something.
It really does feel like the Ancient Order of White Trashians and Drunken College Bafoon Association holds their weekly meetings at this place.
This week on the scumbag agenda… when to double park, dealing with your sub 500 credit score and the importance of talking loud enough that everyone can hear your conversation.
[excerpt from one loud patron overheard on a Saturday afternoon this summer]
«I TOLD JOEY, HE COULD PICKUP HIS PLAY-​STAY-​TION WHEN HE GETS HIS LIE-​CENSE BACK! I’M NOT A DELIVERY SERVICE! HE CHEATED ON ME!!»
I’ve been here for lunch a few times, several times for a beer out on the patio on a Saturday afternoon in the summer and once briefly for football.
When I came for lunch I sat outside at the bar and through a large transparent door I could see all the garbage and nastiness piled up from the kitchen. That’s really not very appetizing while I am trying to eat. Especially when the door opened and a breeze blew in and I knew exactly what I was smelling. WTF?! EHHKKK
One football Sunday when I was here two drunk patrons got into shouting match over a game and a fight broke out! I felt like I was at an actual NFL game… and I didn’t even have to sit in the cold, pay $ 10 for a beer or admission tickets… sweet.
If you are just going to have a beer and enjoy the weather in the spring or summer, it’s decent because even this place can screw that up. Just make sure to be seated far away from the garbage pile and dregs of humanity.
The food is a joke… I wonder if the other reviewers were as drunk as the rest of the scummers at this place to rate wings here anything better than subpar and anyone who’s ever been to Philadelphia knows how ridiculous their cheesestakes are. Just gross, anyways.
There’s live music here sometimes and a DJ on Saturday, a Trivia night, wing and drink specials for football but the food is terrible. It’s just consistently awful, I would rate the quality somewhere at the Applebees Chris Berman 2 for $ 20 level… hovering about there or less.
Philly’s is just really a waste of space and disappointment. One star for have a beautiful patio and another for having yummy craft beer.
I’d give a half star if I could because they employ a staff of bouncers full time, seriously even on a Friday afternoon there’s security here LOL.
This is divey college bar… taper your expectations, it’s no better no worse.

Philly is right around the corner from my apartment making it a more regular stop for me these days. It’s a very large bar with some killer outside seating if it’s a nice day. Even if it isn’t nice, there’s a large covered section outside if you don’t feel like listening to karaōke or the dj they have spinning. If you are one for a bar having different specials and nightly entertainment this bar is a good option for you.
They have a solid selection of draft beer and if you can’t find a winner on draft chances are they have it in a bottle. I’m yet to try a mixed drink here, but the bar staff is very friendly and i’m sure will whip up whatever cocktail you desire.
As for the food, I have only had a few items, but all i’ve had has been good. They have awesome chicken wings which is really what I find myself sticking to when I come in. My friends had a philly and a burger and seemed to be pleased with both.
So if you are looking for a place to have a drink outside, enjoy some wings or dance while attempting to sing karaōke this would be a good option within Latham.

I really did not enjoy the food here very much, but the atmosphere sort of made up for it. My friend and I sat outside where they have a really nice selection of high tops and more traditional tables. Our waitress was alright and they have a decent selection of beers. However, my cajun burger was kind of sub-​par. While the roll was excellent and I liked the flavor combination of cajun mayo, friend onions and the usual burger toppings, the quality of the meat was very poor (a la McDonald’s) and the burger was undercooked. The salad my friend and I shared was decent but nothing to rave about. I would go back here for drinks outside, but not sure that I’d bother again with the food, maybe just get some fries and apps.

Some of the best Philly Cheese-​steaks outside of the Philly area! The prices are fair and the amounts of food are enormous!
The bar was recently rehabbed and looks great, and the price are reasonable for the amount of food you get! We’ve got a group of DJs who meet there on a regular basis, and everyone gets excited when we know the location for our monthly meeting is Phillys!
Give it a shot. I promise you won’t be disappointed!

Philly’s has been around a long time, and I always assumed it was a middle-​aged alcoholics bar based on the fact that my boss from a summer job in college was one and he used to beg me to drop him off there after work. Up last week, I’d never been any farther than the parking lot, let alone inside the bar.
While home for the holidays, I came here with friends since someone we knew was already hanging out at Philly’s. Despite the fact that this bar is in the middle of Latham with nothing around it and it was before 10, my friend’s husband had to pay a $ 3 cover (ladies were free til 10am). I was a little shocked but they said it was because of the live music. The live music turned out to be a past-​middle aged singer who sang a bunch of old cheesy songs. He stopped singing shortly after we got there too since it was definitely a rip off but whatever.
The bar is nothing special, just a standard bar with nothing to recommend it. The drinks were decently priced, but that’s really all I can say to recommend it. I’d rather go almost anywhere else.

Philly’s has been around for quite awhile now and I always just dismissed it as some Cougar bar in Latham. Until one afternoon I decided to check it out for myself and see how the cheesesteaks stacked up.
The whole place was remodeled not too long ago and its actually fairly nice inside. There are flat screen TVs everywhere if you are trying to watch a game. Unfortunately it was too cold outside to check out the deck.
I came primarily for a cheesesteak but when we got there the aroma of wings filled the air and I had to get an order. Everything was much better than I expected. The wings were crispy and had a decent sauce. The cheesesteaks are fairly large and customizable. One thing that can make or break a cheesesteak is the roll, and they have a pretty good roll.
Give em a shot if you are in the area. Good for tavern/​bar food.