The Copper Crow

Not from the area, had a recommendation to go to The Copper Crow, and it was a good choice. The food was good, service was as well. Bartender also did a great job on the cocktails. One strange quirk there is their reso seating software. They seem to seat everyone right next to an existing table at the back of the empty restaurant. Other than that, it was great.

Ambiance of the restaurant is nice and spacious, enough space between tables. Banh mi sandwich was delicious and it has cilantro. Private parking is available but be careful my friend had a flat tire after parking there.

I went here because my wife likes Moscow mules in a copper mug. I figure we would get some bar food while we were there. I am a foodie, I know what I’m looking at and I know what it takes to make a good meal. I was NOT expecting this. Calamari that melts in your mouth, not rubbery. My wife’s steak was superb, perfectly rendered fat bathed in a delicious seasoning. I ordered a duck confit sandwich, because why wouldn’t you if given the chance? It was INCREDIBLE. The SIDES to the dishes were masterful. I took one bite and knew that it wasn’t a line cook making this food, it was a chef and a lot of help. Take all my money Jason and the crew at the copper crow…and don’t change a thing…oh…and amazing staff and atmosphere as well!!

This is a place that my husband and I will definitely be returning to. We were seated by owner in front of some really cool artwork which he told us some of the backstory about as well as some cool history of the building! The artwork on the outside of the building is also by that same artist and it is just too cool.
Our server was incredibly friendly and checked in with us the perfect number of times. 👌🏼 The real star is of course THE FOOD! We didn’t wait long enough to snap a picture of our Thai Beef appetizer, but it was so beautiful and packed with flavor! The perfect size for us to share. My husband got the Duck Bahn Mi (the reason we had decided to go there lol) and it was definitely the favorite of everything we had. It was just so delicious! I got The Burger which was almost as good as the Duck Bahn Mi. The addition of lamb to the patty really elevated the burger experience. We enjoyed everything so much that we even decided to get desert, which is quite rare for us. We got the Fried Fruit Pies and holy cow were the great! They come with two so again, perfect to share.
We also couldn’t believe how fair the prices were. With quality of food, service and ambience, we expected it to be a pricier bill, but instead we got it all, plus a beer each for $81 before tip.
I can’t say enough good things about The Copper Crow. Everything on the menu looks so fun and delicious, so we’ll definitely be back to try more!

The Albany area has so many restaurants but so few stand out. This restaurant is definitely one of those. Phenomenal. They *get* flavor at this place. Every bite was a delight and I actually can’t wait to come back and try more dishes. The Thai beef soba noodle salad was the most balanced, delicious dish of that type I have ever had, period. This place is a must visit.