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Newly renovated restaurant and bar. - Mr. D's, Albany, NY

Mr. D's

4.5
4.5
282 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for groups
  • Great for brunch
Located at the Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel, Mr.D's serves a modern American menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner from Executive Chef Michael St. John and his award-winning culinary team.

Guest favorites include our Skillet breakfasts, Drunken Goat Cheese Salad, Pancetta Wrapped Shrimp and Desmond Bread Pudding. Happy Hour is 4:30-6:30PM daily with small plate specials and $2 off draft beers, wines by the glass and listed specialty cocktails. Weekend Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday featuring delicious specials such as Filet Eggs Benedict and Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:30 am Brunch Sat 7:00 am–12:00 pm Sun 7:00 am–1:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:30 pm Sat 12:00 pm–4:30 pm Sun 1:00 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:30 pm–6:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (518) 869-8100
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Michael St. John
  • Neighborhood
    Albany
  • Cross street
    Intersection of Old Wolf Road and Albany Shaker Road
  • Parking details
    Complimentary
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 282 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Upstate New York

    Good for groups

  • Capital District

    Great for brunch

  • Capital District

    Kid-friendly

  • Capital District

    Good for groups

  • Capital District

    Great for scenic views

  • Capital District

    Lively

  • Capital District

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mr. D's offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent service" and a "quiet comfortable setting." The menu features standout dishes like the Bananas Foster French toast and the NE Clam Chowder. Although service can occasionally be slow, the overall ambiance makes it a "perfect meeting place."

282 Reviews
  1. Margaret

    Charleston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Sunday brunch is wonderful. We were there towards the end and were welcomed to stay and talk for as long as we wished

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  2. Roxanne

    New York City

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I went for brunch with my sisters, and everyone loved their food. They serve a complimentary salmon canapé if you order two specialty brunch items, and it was a hit. We shared the Bananas Foster French toast, and let me tell you—it was one of the most delicious brunch items ever! I’m serious about brunch, and although I’m not usually into sweets, this was perfectly balanced, not overly sweet like you might expect. I had the filet benedict, which came with huge filet medallions. The portion size was surprising. It was served on brioche or maybe sourdough—not sure, but it was amazing. It tasted like it could have been homemade. Instead of the typical hollandaise, it came with a silky, delicious bearnaise sauce that had just the right amount of tarragon. My eggs were initially hard poached, so I had to ask for a remake. The second time, the filet was medium instead of medium-rare, but I didn’t mind because it was still incredibly tasty. My sister, who ordered the avocado benedict, had an issue with her egg temperature as well, but she absolutely loved her dish. My other two sisters both got the breakfast skillet and mostly just made "mmmm" sounds while eating. Service was excellent, though the hashbrowns were a letdown—odd-tasting, like they’d been cooked in old oil, but no one really cared. The steak and egg temperature issues seemed like small mistakes, possibly just our table or a line cook who needs to work on timing. Despite those minor problems, we LOVED what we enjoyed. I highly recommend it!

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  3. Joseph

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Best NE Clam Chowder I ever had , Very good clams, Argentine Burger, Onion Rings And selection of Draft Beers and wines. Service polite, helpful, and friendly.

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  4. Linda

    New York City

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I have never been disappointed. I live locally, so going here for dinner is a choice, not a convenience because I am staying at the hotel. Mr. D’s salad is a holdover from The Desmond days and still one of my fav salads.

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  5. Greg

    Atlanta Metro

    59 reviews

    2.0

    59 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Food was fair at best - ordered eggs Benedict the poached eggs were hard boiled, potatoes had little flavor, and service was SLOW and rude! I think I would pick somewhere even if it was free.

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  6. Deb

    Washington DC

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service in a quiet comfortable setting. Food was prepared and plated with exceptional skill. Great choice of starters as well as entrées. Something for everyone. Would definitely recommend and will return again.

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  7. Stacey

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious, and the service was awesome. Not only do we stay at the Desmond when in the area, but we dine at Mr. D's as well.

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  8. Nancy

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had fantastic professional wait service. The food and drinks and desserts were excellent. We were allowed to sit at the table and engage in conversation without feeling like they needed to rush us out. It was a perfect meeting place for 4 college friends who come from different areas of NYS to meet once a year. I highly recommended eating there and enjoying the quiet ambiance.

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  9. Lola

    New York City

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was slow & understaffed. Arrived early for our reservation. Another couple was waiting & there was no room to sit, so we decided to have drinks at the bar. Reminded them twice at check in to please mark us here for Opentable reservation so we don’t get penalized. After being sat at table we waited quite a while for our order to be taken & even longer for food to arrive. Unfortunately only 1 waiter in our section & he seemed to be having an off night. Food was a bit bland & disappointing & again took a very long time to get our bill. This morning I received an email from Opentable that I was a no show! Very frustrated

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    12 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Apparently it was an off night, short staffed, bar got chinsy with drink so everything took a cery long time

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FAQs

Mr. D's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (518) 869-8100.

Mr. D's is rated 4.5 stars by 282 OpenTable diners.

Mr. D's does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Mr. D's

660 Albany Shaker Road, Albany, NY 12211

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Intersection of Old Wolf Road and Albany Shaker Road
  • Neighborhood
    Albany
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:30 am Brunch Sat 7:00 am–12:00 pm Sun 7:00 am–1:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:30 pm Sat 12:00 pm–4:30 pm Sun 1:00 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:30 pm–6:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Complimentary
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Michael St. John
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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