Backstage Pub and Grill

Name: Backstage Pub and Grill
Address: 501 Smith Street, Schenectady, NY, United States, 12305
Telephone: (518) 344-5120
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 3.9

3.9

61 Reviews

$30 and under

American

501 Smith Street, Schenectady, NY 12305

About this restaurant

Great for craft beers
Great for happy hour
Good for groups

Backstage Pub is under new ownership since August 2012. It is a neighborhood tavern with a catchphrase of "Enter As Strangers; Leave As Friends". And that is exactly how everybody feels when stopping in. We offer 14 different draft beers, focusing on local craft selections, and a full menu until midnight every day. Come find out why cast and crew members from all of the Proctors shows choose the Backstage Pub as a place they spend their down time at. We are family friendly, with dart boards upstairs. Also available is a 66 person private banquet room for all of your events.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Vegetarian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of operation
Lunch: Saturday & Sunday: 12:00pm - 4:00pm During Proctors events Dinner: Monday: 5:00pm - Close Tuesday - Sunday: 4:00pm - Close Kitchen open unti 12 midnight, bar later
Phone number
(518) 344-5120
Website
http://www.thebackstagepubandgrill.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Brian Coyne
Catering
Catering is available. Please stop in and request a catering menu so that we can help make your next event even more special.
Private party facilities
Full banquet room upstairs available. Maximum capacity of 70 people. Private entrance and restrooms as well.Let us host your next event, and see why the Backstage Pub is the place people are talking about!

Location
501 Smith Street, Schenectady, NY 12305
Neighborhood
Rotterdam
Cross street
Clinton St.
Parking details
Please note there are 2 parking lots right next to our building. Although we do not own the rights to either, our customers are allowed to park there. During Proctors shows, the owners of these lots do charge $5-10. There is also street parking available.
Public transit
Public Transport travels up State Street, which is 200 yards from our door.
Entertainment
Among the fun times we offer is our Wednesday night team trivia. Compete for prizes and complimentary food or drinks as you try to rack up as many points as you can with your stored 'useless knowledge'.Class starts at 8:30PM!
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Jalapeno Poppers$8.00
Filled with cheddar cheese
Mozzarella Sticks$8.00
With marinara or melba sauce
Mac 'N Cheese Wedges$6.00
Fried Pickles or Jalapenos$6.00
With ranch or wicked sauce
Fried Mushrooms$7.00
With wicked sauce
Loaded Waffle Fries$9.00
Bacon Cheese Fries$8.00
Smothered in cheddar cheese and topped with bacon
Chicken Fingers + Fries$9.00
Served with marinara sauce, bbq, honey mustard, ranch or blue cheese
Onion Ring Basket$7.00
Battered and crispy onion rings, served with wicked sauce
Basket of Fries$6.00
Regular waffle sweet potato
B. Y. O Quesadilla$9.00
Chicken, steak, buffalo chicken, pulled pork, bacon, or a combination. With a choice of cheddar, cheese onion, mushrooms, jalapenos, wack onions, or tomatoes
Boneless Wings$9.00
Bbq, honey bbq, garlic parmesan, mild, medium, hot or showstopper. Extra hot
Buffalo Wings$9.00
10 jumbo wings of your choice of bbq, honey bbq, grilled parmesan mild, medium hot or showstopper. Extra hot
Directors Platter$14.00
Boneless wings, popper, mozzarella sticks, onion rings & buffalo wings and fried mushrooms
French Onion Soup$7.00
New England Clam Chowder$5.00

Ack Stace Act 1

Add steak to any salad for an additional $5. Dressings: oil, vinegar, bleu cheese, ranch, parmesan peppercorn, italian, balsamic, vinaigrette, or russian

Caesar Salad$7.00
Crisp romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, croutons, and caesar dressing
- With Grilled Chicken$9.00
House Salad
Crisp romaine lettuce, tomatoes, roasted red peppers, olives, and dressing
- Petite$4.00
- Grande$7.00
Backstage Chef Salad$9.00
Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, roasted turkey, provolone cheese, baked ham, black olives and roasted red peppers
Crispy Chicken Salad$9.00
Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, roasted red peppers, onions, and crispy fried chicken

Intermission

All items are served with fries

Triple Decker$9.00
Ham, turkey, or roast beef with lettuce, buffalo,and bacon
All, Turkey Meats$2.00
Grilled Chicken Caesar Wrap$9.00
Pulled Porks$9.00
Bbq pulled pork with a roll
Chicken Parmesan$9.00
Breaded Chicken Cutlet
Smoked in house made marinara, topped with melted mozzarella, on a toasted roll
Sliders
Three slider with either pulled pork or burger
Philly Cheese Steak$9.00
Loaded with onions, green peppers, mushrooms and cheese on a warm roll
Sausage, Peppers$9.00
Sweet italian sausage, peppers, and onions topped with melted mozzarella
B. L. T$7.00
A classic bacon, lettuce, and tomato
Grilled Cheese$7.00
With ham or bacon
Fish, Chips$9.00
With cocktail or tarter sauce
Meatball Torpedo$10.00
Housemade meatballs smothered in our house made sauce, and topped with mozzarella cheese
French Dip$9.00
Served with aujus
Super Reuben$8.00
Corhed beef or turkey with sauerkraut on maetroianni rye bread
Rachel Reuben's Saucy Sater$8.00
Corned beef or turkey with coleslaw on rye bread
B. Y. O. W$8.00
Build your own wrap exactly how you want
Cajun Grilled Chicken$8.00
All American Burger$9.00
8 oz burger with lettuce, tomato, onions, with your choice of cheese
Bacon Deluxe Burger$10.00
8 oz burger topped with bacon, lettuce, tomato, onions, and your choice of cheese
Sauteed Mushrooms Burger$10.00
8 oz burger loaded with sauteed mushrooms and your choice of cheese
Monster Burger$12.00
2-8 oz burger, triple decker style with lettuce, tomato, onions and cheese

X3 Triple it

For $3 more

Sub Steamed Veggies
Add $2
Sub Side Salad
Add $2
Sub Waffle Fries, Sweet Potato Fries
Or onion rings for add $2
Cheese Choice
American swiss, provolone, cheddar, peipper, jack, mollarel
Deep Fried Grilled Cheese$8.00
Deep Fried Philly Cheese Steak$11.00
Deep Fried French Dip$10.00

Act Ii

All items served with house salad, bread + butter

Baked Ziti
Penne pasta tossed in home made marinara, ricotta, cheese and topped with mozzarella then baked to perfection
- Petite$9.00
- Grande$12.00
Pasta, Meatballs
Penne pasta with home made meatballs, topped with home made marinara sauce
- Petite$8.00
- Grande$11.00
Chicken Parmesan
Chicken parmesan cooked to perfection, served over penne pasta
- Petite$10.00
- Grande$14.00
8 Oz Flat Iron Steak$11.00
With fries, seasonal veggies
Ny Strip Steak$16.00
Grilled to perfection with fries, seasonal vegetables

What 61 people are saying

Backstage Pub and Grill reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

3.9

3.9 based on all time ratings

3.9Food
4.1Service
3.4Ambience
2.5Value

Noise • Moderate

61 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
1.0
Dined on August 4, 2017
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We made a reservation for 5 PM. When We got there, the doors were locked and the lights were off. I called and a machine picked up so I left a message canceling our reservation. If you're not going to open on time, don't offer reservations. We were time-crunched and had to scramble to find a place to eat. The entire experience could have been avoided. I will never try to go back and I've been telling everyone about this awful experience.
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morganpartyof2
New York City5 reviews
1.0
Dined on May 17, 2017
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Not at ALL what is advertised. No staff (literally) for almost 5 minutes before 1 happened to walk put from the backroom. She gave us menus (which only offered a fraction of what their site claims they offer.) Another staff member came out to the bar to rattle off the plethora of items they were out of, not even trying to hide it from customers (which was ONLY myself & my daughter.) We ended up leaving, incredibly disappointed. Spent all of $9.50 on a Long Island Ice Tea (nope...they didn't even comp the drink as an apology.) I would NOT suggest Backstage to anyone.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston5 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 11, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Really great hamburgers and fries! The menu is limited but everything we've tried was delicious especially the vegetables with the plank steak and the Reuben sandwich. There is virtually no dessert menu. This is a perfect spot for a quick supper before walking a block to the theater. Make a reservation on national tour nights at Proctor's
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djkg
New York City11 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 30, 2017
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
This is a small bar that serves food...you will get fed efficiently, no frills, food is o.k, it's bar food...steaks, burgers, sandwiches... it is not a fine dining experience, and your open table reservation will probably be meaningless, as they don't seem to pay any attention to Open Table reservations at their end!
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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on April 25, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great location for friends to meet before heading to the theatre. Food was great. The bartender/waitress was alone that night and handled everything (both floors) and everyone with a great attitude. And she really had to hustle!!
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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
4.0
Dined on April 15, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great place to go for a quick bite before a show at Proctors. Reservations are a must on show night. Great beer selection and good pub food. Somewhat limited menu, but the convenience of being right next door to the theatre is worth it.
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AndrewD
Naples8 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 14, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We went to the Backstage for a preshow dinner and it was very good! Fish and Chips were super and the Margarita was one of the best we have had ever! Thanks,
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GrammieS
New York City2 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 13, 2017
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
They were out of all sugar free drinks, limited wine list and 2 of the entrees they were out of. Very limited menu however location is great if attending the theater.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
1.0
Dined on April 13, 2017
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We arrived there for lunch and found out they are not opened for lunch so had to find some place else to eat.
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davedines
New York City10 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 5, 2017
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We were surprised they were out of diet soda and a couple of the entree choices at 6pm. While service was friendly and prompt the limitations were disappointing
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Backstage Pub and Grill is rated 3.9 stars by 61 OpenTable diners.

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501 Smith Street, Schenectady, NY 12305

Additional information

Cross street
Clinton St.
Neighborhood
Rotterdam
Hours of operation
Lunch: Saturday & Sunday: 12:00pm - 4:00pm During Proctors events Dinner: Monday: 5:00pm - Close Tuesday - Sunday: 4:00pm - Close Kitchen open unti 12 midnight, bar later
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Vegetarian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Please note there are 2 parking lots right next to our building. Although we do not own the rights to either, our customers are allowed to park there. During Proctors shows, the owners of these lots do charge $5-10. There is also street parking available.
Public transit
Public Transport travels up State Street, which is 200 yards from our door.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Brian Coyne
Entertainment
Among the fun times we offer is our Wednesday night team trivia. Compete for prizes and complimentary food or drinks as you try to rack up as many points as you can with your stored 'useless knowledge'.Class starts at 8:30PM!
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://www.thebackstagepubandgrill.com/
Phone number
(518) 344-5120
Catering
Catering is available. Please stop in and request a catering menu so that we can help make your next event even more special.
Private party facilities
Full banquet room upstairs available. Maximum capacity of 70 people. Private entrance and restrooms as well.Let us host your next event, and see why the Backstage Pub is the place people are talking about!

Backstage Pub and Grill

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Jalapeno Poppers$8.00

Mozzarella Sticks$8.00

Mac 'N Cheese Wedges$6.00

Fried Pickles or Jalapenos$6.00

Fried Mushrooms$7.00

Loaded Waffle Fries$9.00

Bacon Cheese Fries$8.00

Chicken Fingers + Fries$9.00

Onion Ring Basket$7.00

Basket of Fries$6.00

B. Y. O Quesadilla$9.00

Boneless Wings$9.00

Buffalo Wings$9.00

Directors Platter$14.00

French Onion Soup$7.00

New England Clam Chowder$5.00

Ack Stace Act 1

Caesar Salad$7.00

House Salad

Backstage Chef Salad$9.00

Crispy Chicken Salad$9.00

Intermission

Triple Decker$9.00

All, Turkey Meats$2.00

Grilled Chicken Caesar Wrap$9.00

Pulled Porks$9.00

Chicken Parmesan$9.00

Breaded Chicken Cutlet

Sliders

Philly Cheese Steak$9.00

Sausage, Peppers$9.00

B. L. T$7.00

Grilled Cheese$7.00

Fish, Chips$9.00

Meatball Torpedo$10.00

French Dip$9.00

Super Reuben$8.00

Rachel Reuben's Saucy Sater$8.00

B. Y. O. W$8.00

Cajun Grilled Chicken$8.00

All American Burger$9.00

Bacon Deluxe Burger$10.00

Sauteed Mushrooms Burger$10.00

Monster Burger$12.00

X3 Triple it

Sub Steamed Veggies

Sub Side Salad

Sub Waffle Fries, Sweet Potato Fries

Cheese Choice

Deep Fried Grilled Cheese$8.00

Deep Fried Philly Cheese Steak$11.00

Deep Fried French Dip$10.00

Act Ii

Baked Ziti

Pasta, Meatballs

Chicken Parmesan

8 Oz Flat Iron Steak$11.00

Ny Strip Steak$16.00

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