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Black & Blue Steak & Crab - black & blue Steak and Crab - Albany, Albany, NY

black & blue Steak and Crab - Albany

4.6 (2815)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
1470 Western Ave, Albany, NY 12203

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 66 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Fancy
black & blue Steak and Crab sets the bar for the New American Steakhouse; elegant yet unpretentious, sophisticated yet approachable. b&b offers an inventive design and an unparalleled, vibrant ambience for you and your guests. Our inspired cuisine coupled with our gracious hospitality is perfect for your special occasion dinner, night out with friends, family gathering or executive business event.

black & blue also offers a variety of private rooms and tailor made menus for large groups. We would be happy to help plan your next business meeting or celebratory function. Whether it’s an intimate party, a lavish reception, or an important business meeting, you can be certain the black & blue experience will be effortless and memorable. The Club Room accommodates up to 60 guests for a sit-down meal. The Board Room accommodates up to 16 guests for a sit-down meal. The Swordfish Room accommodates up to 30 guests for a sit-down meal.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Dylan Burkhart
  • Private party facilities
    Whether it’s an intimate party, a lavish reception, or an important business meeting, you can be certain the black & blue experience will be effortless and memorable. CLUB ROOM - accommodates up to 60 guests for a sit-down meal. BOARD ROOM - accommodates 16 guests for a sit-down meal. FRONT ROOM - accommodates up to 30 guests for a sit-down meal.
  • Neighborhood
    Albany
  • Cross street
    Fuller Road
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,815 people are saying

black & blue Steak and Crab - Albany reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Upstate New York

    Most Booked

  • Capital District

    Great for fine wines

  • Capital District

    Romantic

  • Capital District

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Black & Blue Steak and Crab in Albany offers a "fantastic dining experience" with perfectly cooked steaks and "amazing" seafood. Guests praise the "exceptional service" and "friendly" staff. The restaurant's upscale atmosphere makes it ideal for special occasions. Some suggest improvements in menu variety and a need for more attention from hostesses.

2,815 Reviews
  1. keith

    New York City1 review

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Time passes in a funny way when you think about how long stores have been open. I was there when Black and Blue opened, and I'll probably be there when it closes. When it first opened, like most restaurants there was a honeymoon period. The steaks were terrific, the sides were great, and there were about 3 waiters to every person. And we always got a booth and were always seated on time, reservation or no. Of course now it's about ten years later; we haven't been there in half a year or so because the last time we went for a special occasion they didn't honor our reservation that we'd made 2 days prior. Instead, they told us we could wait an hour, or sit at the bar. And by this point the quality of the food was declining; the steaks, while still very good (and extremely good by local standards), were definitely not as good. Prices were higher but hell they are everywhere... the real issue was the service. As I mentioned, they stopped honoring our reservations. When they opened, it was one of those places that asked 'have you dined with us before'? While I find that annoying (it's not Disney World people), it was nice to have 'club' benefits like discounts on birthdays, anniversaries, reminders, etc. And while I was reminded that their staff is still very good, we were there on a very poorly attended Sunday. And given that the steaks start around $50 and the wine's on average $15 a glass, you're absolutely paying enough for that service. But if you have trouble getting in on a Friday regardless of calling ahead, and then your waiters are distracted and these days you always find yourself seated at one of those 'community' tables where you're practically up against your neighbors that you don't know and that you know are eavesdropping on you b/c you can't help but eavesdrop on them... It's just not a pleasant experience. And that's my time. Thanks for reading folks!

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  2. John

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great! The food was spectacular! Great service!

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  3. Jim

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed a celebratory dinner, and the wait staff provide great support for the occasion. A good time was had by all. We will return!

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  4. Connie

    Upstate NY1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for our anniversary. Waiters were great and generous, food was fantastic. 5 stars. Only gripe is $18 for 2 scallops added to my steak? EIGHTEEN dollars for TWO scallops? Other than that, 100% fantastic experience. Would recommend 100% to anyone. I’d like to eat at the bar next time. Very nice inside. Bar looks fun to sit at.
    black & blue Steak and Crab - AlbanyResponded on April 29, 2025
    Thanks for spending such a special occasion with us Connie. We hear you, and appreciate your feedback. We look forward to your return, the bar is an absolute vibe- full menu and full service too!

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  5. Erick

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall good, they took my favorite item off the menu, the lobster tails, so I don’t see myself going back.
    black & blue Steak and Crab - AlbanyResponded on April 29, 2025
    Hi Erick, Thank you for your feedback. While the twin tail entrée is no longer available; we still serve lobster tails, and encourage guest to try them as an accompaniment to our steaks. I hope that you will return soon!

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  6. Brian

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were excellent. I will definitely be returning.

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  7. Barry VIP

    New York City103 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our go to place to celebrate any special occasion delicious steak wonderful service great drinks truly great to have ain Albany county if you haven’t been there, please give it a try

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was great but the appetizers were ok. Do not order the beef tartare (very vinegary & submerged in Dijon mustard).The main course was great.

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  9. Sean

    Upstate NY1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Highly recommend. Will definitely be back!

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  10. Rick

    New York City2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Asked for bread refill three times and never got it

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FAQs

black & blue Steak and Crab - Albany offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (518) 313-7388.

black & blue Steak and Crab - Albany is rated 4.6 stars by 2815 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 66 times today
Google Map for black & blue Steak and Crab - Albany

1470 Western Ave, Albany, NY 12203

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Fuller Road
  • Neighborhood
    Albany
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, American
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Dylan Burkhart
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Whether it’s an intimate party, a lavish reception, or an important business meeting, you can be certain the black & blue experience will be effortless and memorable. CLUB ROOM - accommodates up to 60 guests for a sit-down meal. BOARD ROOM - accommodates 16 guests for a sit-down meal. FRONT ROOM - accommodates up to 30 guests for a sit-down meal.
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