It’s dinner time and you’re hungry, but you don’t know where to go for food? Well, here are my top local restaurant recommendations for college students.
- Philly’s Bar & Grill
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If you are looking for a place for good appetizers, definitely go to Philly’s. For a decent price, you can have options like potato skins and wings, both of which are delicious choices. During the warmer months, enjoy the outdoor patio that is complete with seating and a bar. In addition, there is an indoor dance floor and after-hours music. It is located off of Route 155 in Latham.
- BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse
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Open concept sports bar with large menu options. If you join BJ’s club, you can receive discounts on appetizers, entrees and desserts. One dish I definitely recommend is the cheese and tomato pizza. If you add basil to it, it makes for a delicious margarita pizza that is one of the best I’ve found locally. It is located on the corner of Wolf Road and Central Avenue right next to Colonie Center.
- Swifty’s Restaurant & Pub
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Sports bar with variety of food options. This place has the best burger by far, which you can pair with their homemade fries. For an appetizer, take a look at their selection of wings. They sometimes have a week-long special wing option with a different type each day. Like Philly’s there is outdoor seating that you can enjoy during the warmer seasons. They also have a big room that is perfect for parties and small gatherings. Its location is on Everett Road in Colonie, New York.
- Buca di Beppo
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Italian lovers everywhere will definitely enjoy Buca. With a variety of authentic cuisine options, there is something for everyone. Additionally, you can split one entree between multiple people. For instance, a small can feed about three people while a large can be enough for five people. They also do birthdays, parties, and other events. Like with BJ’s, Buca di Beppo is located on Wolf Road.
- PF Chang’s
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For those looking for amazing Chinese food, definitely look up PF Chang’s! Located in Colonie Center, it is perfect for a quick bite after having a shopping adventure. I personally recommend the sweet and sour chicken and/or the crispy honey chicken. If you like appetizers, go for their lettuce wraps. For those of you who like sides, I would definitely suggest that you try their pork fried rice. Like with Buca, you can share an entree between at least two people.
- El Charro
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Looking for a place to eat for Cinco de Mayo? El Charro is located in Peter Harris Plaza in Latham, New York. It features a wide variety of Mexican cuisine, and every table gets a free bowl of chips and their homemade salsa while they wait for their meals. In the warmer months, there is outdoor seating.
And that is my 6 top local restaurant recommendations! Any of these will make for the perfect dinner destination. Bon appetit!