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

black & blue Steak and Crab - Albany

4.5 (2841)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
1470 Western Ave, Albany, NY 12203

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 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 2,841 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

4.5
4.5 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 - Albany offers a "fantastic dining experience" with "amazing food" and "exceptional service." Known for perfectly cooked steaks, the restaurant provides a lively atmosphere ideal for special occasions. While some reviews note inconsistent service, many guests enjoy the "friendly and professional" staff and "delicious" meals.
2,841 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    New York City3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  2. Adam

    Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  3. Brian

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  4. Linda

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    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 3 days ago
    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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  5. 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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  6. Tom

    Tampa / Central Florida West7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super service, fantastic food and a great bday celebration. Thank you!

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  7. Lenroy

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was top notch. Felt like I was at a Michelin star

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  8. Stephen

    Portland / Oregon2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Such great service and fabulous meals. Definitely recommend the calamari. We had the Chilean sea bass special and a filet with cauliflower gratin and asparagus. Could have been happier. Truly appreciated the service Jacob provided.
    black & blue Steak and Crab - AlbanyResponded on June 12, 2025
    Hi Stephen! Thank you for leaving such an awesome review. So glad to hear you enjoyed your meal and server Jacob. We look forward to your return!

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  9. David

    Philadelphia County10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Just an ordinary strip steak not particularly well marbled, tender or tasty although the mushroom side was excellent. Our server was very good.
    black & blue Steak and Crab - AlbanyResponded on June 12, 2025
    Hi David, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We appreciate your honest feedback and will definitely be sharing with our team. We're always looking for opportunities to improve and we take pride in delivering high quality food.

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  10. Jamie

    Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore1 review

    2.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Service started strong and then went down hill waiter was pleasant but very inattentive. Steak was terrible. Black grouper was delicious. Would I recommend? No. There are better options at this price point.

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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 4.5 stars by 2841 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 27 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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