The Nest - City of Schenectady

We visited with family here on Thu 1/18/24 5:30pm. We had a reservation for eight. This was our first visit here but were familiar with Devin Kaytrin's other place the Cuckoo's Nest in Albany, NY. Subway tiles, rough wood, industrial lighting around the long first floor bar dining area. There is also a balcony dining area above.We ordered our drinks while we caught up and looked over the menu. A modern take on Southern style cuisine running the gamut of buttermilk biscuits to jambalaya. Also must tries are Nola shrimp grits, fried chicken or fried chicken waffles. Small plates, salads, fixins are there for the sampling sharing.We all enjoyed our small plates and meals. Three of our party had the apple smoked pork chop large, thick chop Sweet Tea Brined, Cider Braised Cabbage, Apple Sausage Stuffing, Creole Honey Mustard. A very hearty meal. Biscuits were hot, flakey, served w/ honey butter if you say you offer southern cuisine you need to have perfect biscuits every time job well done. Jambalaya was spot on. Nice twist on the crab cake w/ the horseradish slaw. And the high praise for the pork braised collard greens garlic green beans. Small plates are a value and entrees are from $18 to MP. Next visit I will evaluate their Nola Shrimp Grits, a good measure of southern cooking.Open: Tuesday Friday11:30 am 4:00 pm lunch service4:45 pm 9:30 pm dinner service 4:00 pm 6:00 pm happy hour at the barSaturday Brunch10:30 am to 2:00 pmSaturday DinnerFree on street parking after 5pm.Note: The Ziemann group is planning to open Mila, a Mediterranean inspired menu, at 500 State St. in 2024.A good first visit to The Nest. Service food were very good. We need to visit again.Thank you to all. Nick Liz Parisi, Albany, NY

Lovely service and kind staff. A bit of a wait but they were very nice about it which I think goes a long way these days.Chai latte was awesome, I usually don't like oat milk but wow!

Delicious drinks, incredible apps and entrees, wonderful service. Will always come back here!

Great service. Beautiful atmosphere. Limited menu from 4-6pm and limited seating only at the bar during those hours. City of Schenectady charges for parking before 5pm. Great biscuits with honey butter, and, the chicken sandwich has exceptionally good texture and flavor.

Food, service, and atmosphere were all outstanding. We went for brunch hoping for more gluten free possibilities, and although they haven't started making pancakes and waffles with gf flour yet, there were plenty of delicious egg options (Benedict-style too, if you're into it!)Our waitress was lovely and accommodating, and besides wishing our cocktails were perfected, our experience was a delight and I'm sure we'll stop by again for lunch or dinner.Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options available, ask about sauces