Olde Shaker Inn Restaurant
What People Are Saying About Olde Shaker Inn Restaurant
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The Scene
Old and new coexist gracefully here, where American-fusion cuisine is served in an old Shaker farmhouse. (Albany, don't forget, was once a hotbed of Shaker activity.) Beware of the porch seating, however, which can land you in service Siberia if the other rooms are busy.
The Food
Owner Tom Wallace is not afraid of bold flavor combinations. Examples of his creativity include Vermont duck with cracked black pepper and a maple sherry glaze or pan-seared salmon filet with black sesame seeds and ginger-soy dipping sauce. Garlic lovers should start with the escargot and black bean ragout, made with fermented beans and fresh tomato.
Dish to Die For
"People love it or hate it," says Wallace of his swordfish tapenade, topped with grilled-tomato coulis and a puree of olives, capers, and anchovies.
User Reviews
Joni9952
May 02, 2008
I've been here 5 times with all different people and everyone was always very happy with the delicious food, great service and wonderful atmosphere. It is one of my most favorite restaurants in the Capital District. My only regret is not having found this restaurant sooner. Their cranberry walnut salad dressing is to die for! Daily special are not only delicious and fresh, like all their dinners are presented perfectly. Never been disappointed. People that had bad reviews here have to be miserable and want everyone to be, or new restaurant owners that don't like the big competition. This restaurant is supurb!
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FarrahAshline
April 04, 2008
This is the kind of place you take your grandparents to: they will enjoy the homestyle type of cooking, the traditional decor and cozy fireplace. The prices are very fair and the service was friendly and fast. Overall I'm always satisfied whenever I stop by for their salmon with peach butter and wild grain rice and salad. 4 stars!~ Farrah Ashline
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erdnerd
October 22, 2007
We made reservations only to wait for 20 minutes for th staff to "set our table" We then went into the bar and were not served there for another 15 minutes. When we left, I called to speak to management. The guy, who refused to give his name, cursed & yelled at me and told me to go to a diner. After reading the reviews here, it seems to be a pattern. I contacted the Department of health to issue a complaint of the mold smell. This place needs new management, PERIOD.
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