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

black & blue Steak and Crab - Albany

4.4 (2846)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
1470 Western Ave, Albany, NY 12203

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 35 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Great for fine wines
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

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What 2,846 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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Capital District

    Great for fine wines

  • Capital District

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Black & Blue Steak and Crab in Albany offers a luxurious dining experience with "fantastic food" and "exceptional service." Signature dishes like the Australian wagyu strip and seafood tower are highly praised. While some reviews mention occasional service delays, the attentive staff, "beautiful ambiance," and "delicious steaks" ensure a memorable visit.
2,846 Reviews
  1. Jim

    Upstate New York1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I took my girlfriend here for her birthday. The food was excellent. The decor goes really nicely together. The servers were great! I would definitely go back!
    black & blue Steak and Crab - AlbanyResponded today
    Thanks so much for choosing us, Jim. We look forward to your next visit!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    New York State1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Ryan our server and his team took excellent care of us!! The entree's came out as ordered and perfectly presented. We appreciated all his special touches he brought to our experience. We can’t wait to come back again!
    black & blue Steak and Crab - AlbanyResponded today
    Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a kind review. So pleased to hear you enjoyed your evening with Ryan. We can't wait to have you back in!

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  3. MARTA

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We had three appetizers: The calamari and the Steak tartare were excellent. The crab and lobsters' fondue used to be full of big chunks of lobsters and crab meat. Not anymore. We had a hard time finding any peace of crab or lobster. My filet mignon was ordered medium and prepared was medium well. The organic thicken had a great flavor and the Ribe eye was cooked to perfection.

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  4. Mark VIP

    New York City32 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Entrees and apps were delicious, service by Ryan assisted by Eric was unobtrusive and helpful. My waygu strip was tender and tasty. My wife’s lamb was a treat.

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  5. Kimberly

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    For a chain- excellent. Even were it not a chain- excellent. We were celebrating our petite wedding dinner for 8 on a Saturday evening. Server congratulated us upon greeting. Beverages arrived quickly, as dud warm rolls. Team service here - again, excellent. Appetizers arrived within 20 minutes- impressive for a Saturday. Calamari, Wagu meatballs, pork belly- all outstanding and enough to share. Our guests had everything from steak to seafood. 1 steak was undercooked from order but guest said it tasted amazing and kept it. Scallops (5) over risotto with pea emulsion- was superb. Scallops melted in my mouth!! The main negative was we waited a tremendous amount of time for our check- close to 25 minutes, and secondary was the acoustics- very difficult to hear across the rectangle table. Other than that- most definitely recommend!
    black & blue Steak and Crab - AlbanyResponded on June 25, 2025
    Hi Kimberly, first and foremost congratulations! Thank your for choosing us and thank you for taking the time to leave such an honest and thorough review. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. We do hope that you will return for many more special occasions in the future!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    New York City4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Under cooked risotto and over cooked filet mignon. I ordered MR and it was MW.

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  7. Adam

    Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Had an overall disappointing experience for a Father's Day dinner. It seems they overbooked or were understaffed. On a 7:30pm reservation we didn't receive our steak entrees until approximately 9:30pm (an hour or so after placing the order). My parents were happy with their steaks, but my brother and I were disappointed. Mine was tender but had very little flavor, seemed like they forgot to season it or sear it, and it was pretty cold. My brother had a similar experience except half of his steak was too rare to eat, and it was already 10pm and too late for us to have it cooked more. The restaurant didn't offer us any concessions during our extended wait, and only at the end the manager reluctantly agreed to take my brother's steak off the bill. She was defensive and hardly even apologized (probably had a tough night). For >$50 for a steak entree with no sides, it was very disappointing.

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  8. Brian

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Was not as good as the previous 5 times we have visited the restaurant.

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  9. Linda

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had an australian wagyu strip and it was fantastic. Wine and cocktails were flowing. A very nice Father’s Day!
    black & blue Steak and Crab - AlbanyResponded on June 19, 2025
    Hi Linda! Thank you so much for taking the time to share positive feedback and for choosing us on such a special day. We look forward to your next visit.

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  10. Robin

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this restaurant! A great place for a family dinner.

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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 4.4 stars by 2846 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
11:30 PM
Booked 35 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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