Bootlegger’s On Broadway

So my husband and daughter enjoyed themselves there last week and when he and visited her last night at school they suggested we go there because I like it so much.
My husband and I ordered and my daughter was having a finals type of meltdown and into ally dos not order. I order salmon special and he order the wrap.
My daughter decides to actually place an order about 10
Minutes later go my same salmon special but I tell the waitress we understand it won’t come out at the same time. She said she would rush the order to make that happen despite my instance that wasn’t necessary.
Everything indeed did come out together because my daughter’s salmon was cold and raw in the middle. Everyone was very apologetic but we declined anything else because we had a 4 hour drive ahead of us.
So imagine out shock to be charged for raw salmon! They did not remove from the bill/​standard procedure.
It was a busy night and we didn’t want to cause any scene so I gave them the opportunity via email to fix this–
* Crickets*
No reply.
Needless to say when we come to visit for her sporting events– bootleggers is not on our list any longer.
Shame
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Have been sitting here for 30 minutes have yet to be acknowledged. Hostess with the leastest refuses to sit parties of more than 2 people.

This is the first place I ever got a Sam Cherry Wheat with cherries in it, I was sold right when I saw that!
The wings are fantastic! As are the burgers. I haven’t ventured much further through the menu, but what I have tried has been delicious.
Service is hit and miss. When you finally get it, it’s usually pretty good. Like with most places, the later you go or the busier it gets, the harder it is to get someone.
They have functions and other stuff in the back room, but I’ve never experienced it, so I can’t comment on that.
All in all, it’s a great to bring some friends, have some drinks and grab some food.

This was my second time eating at Bootleggers and again it was a fail. I was with friends and there was only one other group of customers there. We waited well over an hour for food. The bartender kept telling us food would be out soon but never once went in the back to check. The food itself was not edible. I got a french onion soup and only had a few bites before I couldn’t eat anymore. My boyfriend got a club sandwich. He took one bite and never took another bite. The whole experience could have been saved if the bartender wasn’t texting on her phone and waiting for us to leave. I would tell everyone never to go on Sunday evenings, or even order food there. This has been my experience twice at bootleggers now. I will not be returning.

Watch your change. Make sure tiu get the correct change. Scumbag bartenders try to say you didn’t give the what you did.

I give this place five stars because I’ve realized it’s the perfect place for me in two different phases of my life. Younger me would have loved the night atmosphere (live, loud music and co-​eds), but today I find this a great place to grab lunch or an early dinner and a few drinks while watching Sportscenter.

Had dinner, 7 of us. We listened to many, many, many great songs while waiting for our food. Was it not for the great company of friends and the great many songs, I would say it took forever to get our food, but I am not complaining because I had a great time. The place is spacious and has good beers on tap too. I liked my salad and beer.

I’ve been negligent in writing this update for some reason. Previous visits had been for lunch with fellow retirees. This one was actually for lunch with my wife on New Year’s Eve after two other places we walked by were closed.
Of course a couple of beers here are in order with so many taps to choose from. A pint of Cape Cod’s Old Man Winter ($ 6) at 7% abv is perfect on a Winter afternoon. So is a pint of Ubu ($ 5) that’s been hooked up to the nitro handle. Oh, that was so creamy.
My receipt says I had Troy’s Favorite ($ 9.95). My picture shows me corned beef, cheese, egg, and I think a potato on grilled bread that looks like it could have had cinnamon in it (marble?). I don’t see anything like that currently on their web page menu, but I do remember that I enjoyed it. They also have really good fries.
My wife had the Catfish Tacos ($ 8.95), also not currently on their web page. Three nicely filled tortillas with ample amounts of catfish, sautéed peppers and slaw with a side of corn chips. She was equally pleased with her food.
Service was friendly, the kitchen was prompt in preparing the food, and we’re likely to return once again someday since everything continues to be solid.

Disappointed. Ordered the Bistro Burger medium rare and it came well done with an over cooked egg on it to boot! Great selection of beer and good service, but the food and atmosphere are lacking.

Lunch time is the best.
Today New England Clam Chowder for this crazy cold day! Daily lunch specials are always a nice surprise!

First, keep in mind that my review is based on my past two experiences at this restaurant. I’ve also never been to this bar/​restaurant after normal business hours. Upon reviewing their menu, I found it to be very bizarre that they had pastas and pizzas listed. Nevertheless, I tried lunch here twice and the food was too salty on both occasions. The first time I visited I had a salad. I don’t remember what kind of dressing they tossed on there, but it made it REALLY salty and sour. I should have asked for it to be served separate. The second time, I tried the buffalo chicken wrap with mild sauce and no bacon. That too was EXTREMELY salty. Maybe it was due to the blue cheese and whatever kinds of cheese they had in there, but it was way too salty. Had the bacon been in there, it would have be worse. The baked chips that are served with the wrap seems stale, but at least they weren’t salty. I wouldn’t recommend this place, especially for the price range and my experience. It may just be the way they cook their meals, but it’s not for me. The servers were really nice and always checked on our table if we needed any drinks. It didn’t take long for us to be seated. It would be nice if they offered military or student discounts.

Probably some of the best pub food that I have ever had. Everything was home made. The portions were just right and the 38 draught beers were just perfect.

The first star is because they accommodated our pre-​Music Hall rush for food, and the second for the live band, and the pleasant bartender/​waiter. The mozzarella sticks we did get were not hot and could have come from the nearest grocery store freezer. The rest of our order was confused by the server and never put in. No adjustment to the bill for the mistake, but an apology. I will not return to try it again when there is so much else to try in Troy.

I will never, ever, EVER, buy a drink at this establishment again. Can someone please explain how on a Saturday night at 11PM one can buy a drink of Saranac Pumpkin and it be 5.50, and then an HOUR later it’s 8.50? I’m fairly sure that the bartender thought I was drunk and wouldn’t count my cash because he verbally told me 12 dollars, and then returned with three and explained that the «prices must have risen». The prices ONLY got higher for that beer.
I will come to dance possibly cause the dance floor is nice and they play good songs but it’s hotter then the sun, can somebody get a vent or an A/​C up in there? Nobody looks good when they are sweating like they just ran a marathon and it’s not even PACKED yet. Ah.
I’ll crowd your dance floor but I’ll never pay another dime to this shady establishment.

Returned to give it another try…
There’s a reason Friendly’s is higher rated (thought much less expensive).

Good location, fair bar/​pub food, service good waiter very attentive. As for the clients and the trucker mouth bartender, this place is right for troy and no where else. One thing that made me chuckle was the signs on the bathroom said troylet.
That would be insulting but hell I’m insulting myself.

First time venturing into downtown Troy and was very pleasantly surprised. Bootleggers is a fairly typical-​looking pub, and we were hungry after getting our child settled in at RPI for the year, arriving about 6 PM on Saturday. We were warmly greeted and immediately seated at high-​top window seat. The noise level was comfortable. OUR SERVER WAS AMAZING. She was friendly, and up-​beat, but not the least bit annoyingly perky. She knew the menu and beer list inside and out and made great recommendations. My husband had the Big Mac pizza and her urging and is still raving about it. I had the Chicken Torpedo, which was big enough for three meals… and delicious! There were lots of other things on the menu that we are looking forward to trying. Yes, we did have a bit of a longer wait for our food than I would think typical, but it was well worth the wait.

We came here on a Sunday afternoon with a LivingSocial deal and were hoping to get a few good burgers. The place was pretty dead when we got there and we were immediately seated. They have a great selection of draft beer (~30 or so) and after we chose our drinks and burgers, we sat around for over 30 minuts waiting for our food. There were maybe 3 other small groups there (most of which already had food), so there was no reason why it took so long to get our meals. When we got them, the fries were bland and the burgers were fairly dry (despite wanting medium and medium-​rare). All in all, we won’t be back for food. They do have a nice selection of beers on tap, but it doesn’t outweigh the poor service and subpar food.

Townie bar (townie in Troy means when I enter I’m not the only redhead in the place) and great food. I enjoyed the Veggieburger, it really is the best vegetarian burger in Troy. Fries are good!

Popped in for a Sunday lunch– the place was dead empty. We ordered a variety of dishes– a cup of chili (served on a platter ringed by tortilla chips so it became a communal snack), a Greek salad, a chicken parmigiana grinder, and a turkey wrap. Everything was good/​average. Nothing wowed us –but the food was solid. Three soft drinks brought the bill to $ 41. Not a bad choice for food if you are downtown. By the way, check out the politically incorrect sign I saw in the men’s room…