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

black & blue Steak and Crab - Albany

4.6
4.6
2719 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Good for business meals
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.

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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
    (518) 313-7388
  • 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

What 2,719 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Upstate New York

    Most Booked

  • Capital District

    Romantic

  • Capital District

    Good for special occasions

  • Capital District

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Black & Blue Steak and Crab in Albany is a top choice for special occasions and upscale dining. Praised for its "amazing service" and "delicious food," the restaurant offers perfectly cooked steaks and a diverse seafood menu. Despite occasional service hiccups, guests consistently enjoy the inviting atmosphere and attentive staff.

2,719 Reviews
  1. Mallory

    New York City

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Went here for dinner and the place itself is beautiful inside. Many different lights fixtures, the ambiance was great. The temperature was a bit chilly which was odd since it’s not winter out yet, which made it much less cozy than it could have been. The servers seem to work in “teams” which is nice but also doesn’t really mean you get extra or more attention. Unsure of how that works there. Anyway, “both” servers were very nice and friendly, making small talk and also providing recommendations and descriptions of dishes perfectly. They offered to split a shared salad for us at no extra cost and that was AMAZING! Next second course, steak and sides. Everything came out looking and smelling delicious. The ribeye itself was “warm” not quite hot which would have been preferred but regardless it was cooked to temp and was tasty… it even had a bit of char which is my absolute favorite ! The sides (cauliflower au gratin, Mac and cheese and Mexican corn) were large and definitely perfect side for sharing for 2-4 people, depending on appetite. All of them were tasty, my personal fave was the Mexican street corn it was PHENOM! Would 100% recommend that as a side. Last dessert, creme brûlée and peanut butter budino. Both were so satisfying and the perfect ending to a delightful meal. We ended up taking quite a bit of food home, including the budino because we were just so stuffed ! The servers made everything smooth and enjoyable. Highly recommend this restaurant and will for sure back to try more options!

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  2. NeuConcept

    New York City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went on Sunday, 5:45 very nice, not crowded. Nice evening out with my husband..

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  3. Cameron

    Upstate NY

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ryan was an amazing server. Food was very good. Ambiance was very nice.

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  4. Tina

    Upstate NY

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing!!!!!!!!! Every single thing was absolutely delicious.

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  5. howard

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been here before...The food is quite good and this time we had a terrific server..The gents' name is Leander and was simply a pleasure to deal with...Will ask for him again...That is for certain... One other point..They have had an issue with repairing their Cappucino machine for YEARS...It is so ridiculous that we laughed when we found out that the issue lives...For this chain to just buy a new machine is truly a disgrace. Also I am certain they lose a lot of after dinner business in regard to desserts and coffee and it leaves a bad feeling to end the dinner...

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  6. Sherri

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service. Food was delicious. Table was ready at our reserved time.

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  7. Barry

    New York City

    100 reviews

    5.0

    100 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A truly enjoyable upscale restaurant here in the capital District. Exceptional service a welcoming staff delicious food thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Yes it may seem expensive but it’s very good quality wonderful place to go. Highly recommended.

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  8. Michele

    New York City

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food. Excellent service. Very expensive. Initially seated in main dining room in high traffic area, with a member of our party in a wheelchair . Reservation specified special need and birthday celebration. We spoke to management who initially said the large tables were taken. After reiterating the fact that our needs were conveyed in a reservation made a while ago, and we were very unhappy, higher management jumped in and moved us to another table in a very quiet section. Be sure to specify you want a quiet space or you may end up in a high traffic, noisy spot in the main dining room. Cat our waitress was excellent.

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  9. Mike

    New York City

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All perfect ... except the pork belly was served in a broth so it lost its crispness... so either change back or I will not order again!

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  10. Lisa

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and food was amazing! Highly recommended!

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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 4.6 stars by 2719 OpenTable diners.

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 29 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
    (518) 313-7388
  • 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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