The Ginger Man

Name: The Ginger Man
Address: 234 Western Ave, Albany, NY, United States, 12203
Telephone: (518) 427-5963
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (63)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

234 Western Ave, Albany, NY 12203

About this restaurant

Romantic
Innovative
Neighborhood gem

The Ginger Man boasts a large hand selected assortment of wines from around the world. We also feature NY state offerings in every varietal. Keeping in trend with Organic, Sustainable, Biodymanic offerings, the Ginger Man has something for every palate and price. We offer 18 global drafts with different craft and classic stylings from New York to Belgium. All meat and seafood and purchased whole and butchered in house, with every aspect of the animal used. Local meats, poultry and cheeses are purchased on a local level as much as possible. Gluten free menu and vegetarian options are taken into serious consideration and kept specialized.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Wine Bar, Bistro
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 5:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:30pm: Friday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm: Saturday: 4:30pm - 11:00pm
Phone number
(518) 427-5963
Website
http://www.albanygingerman.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Stephen Barrett

Location
234 Western Ave, Albany, NY 12203
Neighborhood
Albany
Cross street
Quail and Ontario Streets
Parking details
We have two large parking lots located behind our building!
Entertainment
Live Music every Friday Night!
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

Potato Croquettes$12.00
Herb and goat cheese croquettes with truffled garlic cream and basil oil
Fried Calamari$13.00
Salt and pepper seasoned with housemade kimchi and sesame emulsion
Mussels$13.00
One pound steamed in lime curry coconut milk broth with pearl onions and red pepper. Topped with toast points
Crab Roll$15.00
Cucumber wrapped crab salad, watermelon gel, basil oil, avocado and toasted pistachios

Soup & Salads

Add chicken $6, shrimp $9, scallops $10 or crab roll $10 to any of our selections

Classic French Onion
- Cup$5.00
- Crock$7.00
Soup Du Jour
- Cup$4.00
- Crock$6.00
House Salad
White balsamic dressed mixed greens, cucumber ribbons, carrots, watermelon radish and heirloom cherry tomatoes
- Small$5.00
- Large$10.00
Grilled Caesar Salad
Charred romaine hearts and garlic herbed croutons with marinated white anchovies and Parmigiano-Reggiano
- Small$6.00
- Large$12.00
Shrimp Panzanella$17.00
Heirloom cherry tomatoes, red onion, avocado, garlic croutons and chopped romaine. Dressed in balsamic vinegar and rosemary extra virgin olive oil
Fig Salad$14.00
Arugula tossed in fig balsamic vinaigrette with peach, fig, balsamic pearl onions, Great Hill Bleu cheese and toasted pistachios
Warm Goat Cheese Salad$15.00
Mixed greens tossed in lime and toasted peppercorn vinaigrette with fresh berries, mandarin supremes, candied ginger pecans and a panko encrusted fried goat cheese ball

Mains

Catch of the Day
Chef's daily preparation
- Market Price
Ginger Man Chicken Salad$13.00
Our Ginger Man classic with chopped walnuts, red grapes, celery, onion and mayo. Topped with lettuce, tomato and served on a toasted brioche bun
Short Rib Burger$16.00
House ground 8oz beef burger on butter toasted brioche bun with all the trimmings
Turkey Pilgrim$12.00
Sliced roast turkey, cranberry sauce, Hellman's mayonnaise, warm dressing on hearty white bread
Cubano$15.00
Citrus marinated pulled pork loin, bacon, zesty remoulade, house made bread and butter pickles and topped with Gruyere cheese. Served on Ciabatta bread
Ginger Man Paella$25.00
Jumbo shrimp, mussels, calamari, chorizo and saffron-infused rice with spicy sofrito
Lobster Mac and Cheese
Knuckle and claw lobster meat with cavatappi pasta and baked in a four-cheese cream sauce
- Half$17.00
- Full$27.00
Crab Cake Sliders$16.00
Two jumbo lump crab cake sliders topped with creamy slaw and Cajun remoulade
Lemon Pepper Chicken Sandwich$15.00
Topped with goat cheese, arugula, red onion, and caramelized onion aioli. Served on Ciabatta bread
Risotto$22.00
Roasted Heirloom cherry tomatoes in white wine risotto with basil, parmesan and balsamic pearl onions
Shrimp and Grits$17.00
Bourbon caramelized cajun shrimp, cheesy grits and braised bacon lardon cabbage slaw
Market Fish Taco$13.00
Pineapple jalapeño salsa, lettuce, pickled red onion and chipotle tarter sauce

What 63 people are saying

The Ginger Man reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

63 Reviews

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Foodlover
Las Vegas2 reviews
4.0
Dined on September 8, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Sadly this restaurant has been sold and will be closing about 9/16
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VBon
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 6, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food and service were terrific. Hadn't been here in a couple of years--not sure why. But it was just as good as before, which is very good.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City3 reviews
4.0
Dined on September 5, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The Gingerman has been sold and is closing soon. It was excellent in its day and was a go to date night and after work drinks meeting place. My last meal there was not representative of the outstanding restaurant that was. There were very few people dining and the food was mediocre, but still priced as if it was the excellent fare that was once served there. Sadly, a place that has seen better days.
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GeometryGirl VIP
Greater Boston42 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 30, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I chose The Ginger Man because of positive reviews and an interesting menu. We were rewarded with great food in a very comfortable setting - highly recommended!
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OpenTable Diner
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 24, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good overall, a little on the pricier side but pricing matches value of offerings. I went to Ginger Man after finding it on Yelp. Yelp was a bit misleading according to the photos. It seemed more casual on Yelp.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 24, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Haven't been back to the Gingerman in a long time but will definitely return again. The food selection was varied & delicious. Our waitress was charming and had great timing. Keep up the good work.
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KateN
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 16, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and atmosphere. Enjoyed every course and wine was delicious.
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DaveS
South Carolina41 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 10, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dined here when our children were in town. Unique, creative menu, and generous sized portions. Great bar items. Service was superb; friendly/attentive staff.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City3 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 29, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The paella has been a favorite of mine for years. It is a bit spicier than other places I've had it, but I go for heat. The short rib burger is one of the tastiest in Albany.
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KLynn
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities21 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 28, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful experience! I was traveling across the state and on to Boston and had chosen The Ginger Man as a good mid-way point which also promised a rewarding dining experience - I was certainly right! Staff graciously welcomed me 45 minutes late due to Thruway accident (props to Open Table for making it easy to notify the restaurant). Wonderful service, inventive cocktail, delicious food! Asparagus is a food I feel pretty neutral about; their grilled spears were so good! To top it off there was a talented acoustic duo playing in the barroom. All handled on a busy Friday evening. Can't wait for a reason to return.
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The Ginger Man is rated 4.5 stars by 63 OpenTable diners.

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234 Western Ave, Albany, NY 12203

Additional information

Cross street
Quail and Ontario Streets
Neighborhood
Albany
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 5:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:30pm: Friday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm: Saturday: 4:30pm - 11:00pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Wine Bar, Bistro
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
We have two large parking lots located behind our building!
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Stephen Barrett
Entertainment
Live Music every Friday Night!
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://www.albanygingerman.com/
Phone number
(518) 427-5963

The Ginger Man

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

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Additional information

Menu

Starters

Potato Croquettes$12.00

Fried Calamari$13.00

Mussels$13.00

Crab Roll$15.00

Soup & Salads

Classic French Onion

Soup Du Jour

House Salad

Grilled Caesar Salad

Shrimp Panzanella$17.00

Fig Salad$14.00

Warm Goat Cheese Salad$15.00

Mains

Catch of the Day

Ginger Man Chicken Salad$13.00

Short Rib Burger$16.00

Turkey Pilgrim$12.00

Cubano$15.00

Ginger Man Paella$25.00

Lobster Mac and Cheese

Crab Cake Sliders$16.00

Lemon Pepper Chicken Sandwich$15.00

Risotto$22.00

Shrimp and Grits$17.00

Market Fish Taco$13.00

What 63 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

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