The Stockade Inn

Awesome food and a great, intimate place for jazz music on a weekday evening. Jeff and Donna are top notch, as is Anthony, when he’s not away at school. Food is excellent and the chef is always willing to alter the menu to your taste. Highly recommended that you make it a stop on your visit to the Historic Stockade

I stayed at the Stockade Inn for one night this weekend, attending a reunion held there. I had never been inside the building. Located in the heart of the Stockade, the neighborhood atmosphere is quaint and pleasant. My bedroom was on the third floor. The building is not «updated» — older windows, other fixtures. But, the room itself had everything I needed: a comfortable bed, free wifi, a spacious bathroom with basic amenities. The event I attended was catered by the Inn — the food was tasty, plentiful, and the waitstaff was very friendly and helpful. I enjoyed my stay and would definitely stay there again.

Sad to say we just came back from the Thanksgiving buffet. Great company. Pleasant service. Buffet was 39 a person. Buffet was not extensive. They did have turkey and prime rib. Turkey was dry. Prime rib was well done. Pies were not homemade. Very disappointed!!! Will not do a buffet there again.

Just had dinner here on Saturday night. They were out of 3 menu items so my boyfriend only had 1 option for a vegetarian dish. Other than that the food was good. My Seabass and couscous were a bit too oily/​buttery but had good flavor underneath.

We wanted something a fancy so we decided to try this place. We have been here for party’s but not for dinner. We were not disappointed. I had the lobster salad which was very large. It had a ton of lobster on it and the dressing was perfect. Just enough. I also had the sea bass… yummo!!! Done to perfection. My boyfriend got the pork shank. It was very large and had tons of flavor. Service was fast and friendly. It is a great place if u r looking for a place for a special occasion. We will go back again and I would look into having a party there in he future.

Dinner after the theater. What a beautiful old building.
This place used to be called The Mohawk Club (The Lower Club) It is beautiful. Our dinner was very nice. The waitstaff is very attentive and our food was good. I would love to be closer to be able to eat here more often. I think it is a great place to have a special dinner.
I hope to plan more dinners here after our shows at Proctor’s. it is a great way to spend an afternoon and evening.

I just had my wedding at the stockade inn this past weekend. Everything was absolutely perfect. Their attention to detail is incredible. They set up our center pieces, laid out our favors, decorated our cake, kept the entire evening in schedule, and even saved the top layer of our cake for us without us asking. The food was incredible, and everything looked stunningly beautiful! We could not be happier with how our big day turned out, and I know we will be back to stay for our anniversary next year.

In short, the most disgusting room I’ve ever had the displeasure of staying in. Within 5 minutes of getting into my room I was ready to leave. Not before taking pictures of the millipedes (bugs) on the walls, the dirty comforter on the bed with a hole in it, the dirty bathroom floor with missing tiles, the stained carpet, and the ratty broken windowshades that couldn’t be closed. (Will post these pics on FB for the amusement of my friends.) In a word, «wow»…

The food is overpriced for what you get. The service is good, but that doesn’t make up for the not great food and paying high prices. We got the lobster special and they did not give us bibs or cloths to wipe your hands afterwards (strange!).

The menu had next to nothing that was vegetarian and what they did offer tasted awful. It’s good to visit for the historical value once but not a place I’d recommend.

Only place to stay when visiting Schenectady.
The history is amazing. From a bank to a private home, to a school to a gentleman’s club, there is so much that took place here which adds to the character and atmosphere.
Each room is unique, and the accommodations are perfect. Anything you need, it is either in the room or a call away. It isn’t overdone, in a good way, in that it maintains its character by being original and historic, not trying to be trendy or out of reach with their patrons.
The staff is amazing, and there is a very nice bar/​restaurant with live jazz too.
Highly recommend checking it out!

I’d been here for dinner a few times while growing up and always liked it. It always felt so cute and fancy but not uncomfortably so.
So when I was on the phone with my parents discussing wedding location possibilities, this was the first we all suggested. We set an appointment to look at it even tho my parents and I were convinced after looking at the wedding packages. But since the husband is from New Mexico and the wedding was going to be on my turf, he had to approve it too.
He immediately loved it and we settled on a date and a place all within a week and a half of getting engaged. The entire time the staff (Jeff, especially) was so helpful and so willing to take our questions. Everything was what we had hoped for and it was so great to have the ceremony and reception in the same place. As well as having a bunch of our friends and family staying in the same hotel as we did the night of the wedding.
I will still come here for dinner and I will always recommend The Stockade Inn for any wedding I can attend.
Oh, and the bridal suite is very nice but, VERY dark, even in the daytime, so don’t plan on being able to take many pictures up there while getting ready. We took pictures right after the ceremony on the front steps and that worked out really well.

Let’s get real about the Inn.
Great owners!
Live jazz a few nights a week!
Bar too high, and only five or six seats.
Low tables in bar area best seats in the house.
Drinks are big.
The bar menu is excellent and priced fairly (pizza, bruschetta w/​surf & turf), calamari).
The marinated grilled chicken salad and a glass of dry prosecco is a perfect meal at a perfectly low price
The dining room is old fashioned with modern seating, full sized tables and tablecloths. The décor is old, but not tired, but that’s the draw for most nearly 200 year old buildings. It’s a historic building with an old fashioned mens’ club feel. It was just that.
The dinner food is modern and usually has a twist. The quality is high, the service intends to serve and it is the most comfortable «hub» for the established community of Schenectady that I know.
Lows: five or six seats at the bar
Highs: some flashes of brilliance in the food and great drinks
For me, the food is paramount. If the food was a drop better, it would be on my top list.

I got married in the Stockade Inn about a year and a half ago. Cory, who planned the event, was amazing. He was accommodating, calm, and didn’t miss a beat. The food was wonderful, the ceremony and reception rooms were perfect, and they even put together centerpieces when the florist delivered them unassembled (Surprise!) to keep the bride from melting down.
I have only two negative things to say. I was on a high floor in a gorgeous room the night before so I could get ready on site. There was NO hot water for my shower. I let it run for nearly 30 minutes and it never got hot. Then… my wake up call never came. Luckily I was already awake.
I suppose the bottom line is the restaurant is great, the catering and service top notch (and surprisingly affordable), but the Inn could use a bit of work. It’s impeccable in appearance, but hot water and a wake up call would have made the experience perfect.

Perfection! The service, drinks, and FOOD are amazing! We came here on BUSY, BUSY Valentine’s Day eve. I was immediately surprised and impressed by the friendly staff because we were seated early. Our server, Joanne, was wonderful, prompt and very friendly. She went out of her way on a busy night to get my husband (a history buff) literature on the building’s history. If she doesn’t know the answer, she finds out and delivers. We never had to wait long for anything from her on a busy night! :)
The drinks were perfect. My husband had the best martini he’s ever had (and he has had many!). I had a perfect apple martini and a great glass of wine. Their beer and wine selection is excellent. We never had an empty glass thanks to the prompt and friendly staff. :) The bartender knows what they are doing!
The food… AMAZING…there is no other way to put it. We started with a crab cake and salad. We were full at this point because the portions are generous and incredibly delicious. Who would have thought a crab cake and caesar salad could be so flavorful and perfect? Although we were starting to get full, we could not turn away from our delicious entrees. I had the cedar planked salmon that was cooked to perfection. It was served with a delicious sauce and comforting risotto.
This is a moderately priced restaurant, however, it is worth every penny. We paid three times as much at Glenn Sanders at a previous dining experience; however, the quality/​portion of the food, service and ambiance does not hold a candle to the Stockade Inn. This is our new favorite! We will be back and I highly recommend anyone to try it!

My husband and I have lived in Niskayuna for 2 years and finally have made it to the Stockade Inn for dinner. We have read and heard both positive and not so positive reviews, so we were a little skeptical.
We were very pleased with our experience, Our waitress, Nina was excellent. The meal is presented at a slower pace, We do not like to be rushed from one course to the next, so this was perfect for us. I am sure if you let them know ahead of time that you are on a schedule, they would adjust this for you.
We started with the poached lobster salad, very generous with the lobster! I enjoyed the Parmesan encrusted sea bass, and my husband the fillet with lobster mashed potatoes (YUM).
For dessert we shared the coconut cream pie. This is different than what you may be used to, it reminded me more of a cheesecake consistency. I found it to be better than any coconut cream pie, I have ever had. My husband who is an expert cappuchino drinker, said Nina made one of the best cappuchinos he has ever had! We were very pleased with all aspects of our dining experience.
We ended the night in the lounge at the bar for a few drinks. Love the atmosphere in the lounge and the bartender is wonderful.
We will certainly be visiting again.

Atmosphere, Meals, Wait Staff, Entertainment All outstanding! Having dinner with business colleagues this was the perfect place to go. There was a Jazz ensemble playing in the lounge that set the mood for the evening. Highly recommend Stockade Inn for intimate gatherings, small corporate parties and the like. Crisp and Clean. The only area that does need attention are the public restrooms. It is though they forgot all about them. They need some serious updating.

Expensive, great menu choices. Nice option of APPS in the bar area, which is attractive other than smelling of very old stale cigar smoke!
Dining room is formal and sparse. Great service. Beautiful presentation.
Delicious crab bisque with large chucnks of crab in it. Too bad, one piece of crab tasted amoniated– otherwise I would call it perfect.
The lobster mashed potatoes are chock full of pieces of lobster meat– wonderful. Delicious side of sauteed leeks– very flavorful and savory — with white wine and thyme. There is no skimping on portions here. We were suprised with how huge the entrees were, and the piece of excellent fresh coconut cream pie for dessert could have fed 3 people! My one (and common complaint) is that the chef is too liberal with the salt. Unfortunately, my husband suffered from a very upset stomach the next day, but I was absolutely fine and would return.

A very fine «fine dining» place in the Stockade.