Albany Ale and Oyster Menu With Prices & Happy Hour

Name: Albany Ale and Oyster
Address: 289 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208, Albany, NY, US
Telephone: (518) 487-4152
Price range: $

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289 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208

(518) 487-4152 · tap to call

albanyaleandoyster.com

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289 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208

Distance from central Albany0.8 mi

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Hours of Operation

Monday11:30 AM–9 PM

Tuesday11:30 AM–9 PM

Wednesday11:30 AM–9 PM

Thursday11:30 AM–9 PM

Friday11:30 AM–10 PM

Saturday11:30 AM–10 PM

Sunday11:30 AM–9 PM

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Happy Hour & Drinks

Updated October 2026

Mon-Fri · 3 PM-5 PM

SPARKLING

AZIMUT CAVA BRUT NV | SPAIN

crisp & bone dry, nutty notes of citrus fruit & white flowers

$12|$40

IL CEO FRIZZANTE ROSSO | VENETO, ITALY

a nice, dry, bubbly rosé made from syrah grapes, full of vivid red fruit notes

$14|$45

WHITE WINE

GASPARD SAUVIGNON BLANC | FRANCE

dry crisp & citrusy, with green herby notes

$12|$40

LAURA LARDY BEAUJOLAIS VILLAGES | BEAUJOLAIS, FRANCE

a chardonnay with notes of apple & quince; a delicious food wine

$14|$45

FIELD RECORDINGS SHUCKS | PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA

a refreshing and dry pinot blanc with notes of lemon creme, shortbread, & white flowers

$14|$45

ORANGE WINE

FIELD RECORDINGS SKINS | CALIFORNIA

a chenin blanc, pinot gris, & riesling blend, hazy peachy coral, white flower, apricot & marzipan

$14|$45

CAL XURRIU INSTINCT ANIMAL ORANGE | SPAIN

old and young vine xarello (from 90 down to 20 years in age,) this wine provides structure & whimsy

$15|$50

WONDERWERKS BIG ORANGE | CALIFORNIA

a blend of about 15 grapes, primarily, muscat, albarino, chenin blanc & sauvignon blanc. Aromatic honey suckle, summer rain, peach tea & soft tannin

$12|$55

ROSÉ WINE

BROC CELLARS LOVE ROSÉ | CALIFORNIA

made with valdiguié grapes (which is most related to gamay), she is a deliciously juicy wine with notes of lavender & raspberry

$14|$45

RIMBERT LE PETITE COCHON | FRANCE

a provincial style, light, gluggable rosé

$12|$40

LA ARAUCARIA TENERIGE | CANARY ISLANDS

listan negro that is bright & full of depth, notes of macerated raspberry & violet

$12|$40

RED WINE

MARTIN TEXIER LA BOUTANQUE RHONE VALLEY, FRANCE

a fuller bodied, juicier chilled red fermented whole cluster with notes of dark red fruit but very little tannin

$14|$60

SWICK CHILLABLE RED | OREGON

a lighter chilled red that tastes like strawberry fields with notes of dried herbs & white pepper

$14|$45

DOMAINE DE LA PATIENCE MERLOT | FRANCE

ultra minerally and ripe, with notes of juicy blackberry and plum

$12|$40

FEATURED COCKTAILS

ROSE COLORED GLASSES

pisco, citrus gin, aperol, hibiscus infused coconut cream, lemon, lime, egg white, rose water

$14

JAMMING

rum blend, strawberry aperitif, centerbe, strawberry, citrus, cinnamon cardamom bitters

$14

LET HER COOK

mezcal, pink peppercorn spirit, amaretto, guava, lime, salt rim

$14

JAMES BLONDE

lemongrass infused gin, cinnamon infused forthave yellow, lillet blanc, grapefruit twist

$14

MODERN MULE

amaro blend, creme de violette, ginger, lemon, club soda, mint

$12

HOUSE COCKTAILS

JOE'S GIMLET

vodka, cucumber, basil, lime

$12

TROUBLEVILLE

bourbon, salers aperitif, rhubarb bitters, lemon twist

$14

BOULEVARD OF BROKEN DREAMS

bourbon, mezcal, campari, sweet vermouth, lemon, lime, grilled pineapple, sweet spices *clarified with coconut milk

$15

ITALICUS SPRITZ

bergamot liqueur, sparkling rose, tonic, castelvetrano olives and grapefruit

$14

MANGO STICKY RICE

toasted rice infused rum, dolin blanc, centerbe, coconut, mango, green tea, lime. *clarified with coconut milk

$15

GO BANANAS

cacao butter washed reposado, licor 43, giffard banana liqueur, banana syrup, espresso, cinnamon

$15

SNAP PEA GIN TINI

snap pea infused gin, dolin blanc vermouth, saline

$14

SANGRIA

our house recipe with white wine, strawberry, peach, lemon, and botanicals

$12

BLOODY MARYS

BASIC MARY

fever tree mix, olives, celery, citrus make it spicy with fresh jalapenos

$12

ULTIMATE MARY

fever tree mix, olives, celery, citrus, raw oyster, jumbo shrimp cocktail

$20

ZERO PROOF

PINEAPPLE PARADISE

grilled pineapple shrub, coconut water, lemon, lime, angostura bitters

$10

TOMMY'S VANILLA SWIRL

n/a bitter orange aperitivo, vanilla, lemon, orange juice

$10

STRAWBERRY FIELDS

strawberry jam syrup, tea, lemon, club soda, mint

$10

NON - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

COKE

DIET COKE

FEVER TREE SODA

ginger ale | club | tonic water | grapefruit

NATALIES ORGANIC LEMONADE

SARATOGA STILL NATURAL SPRING WATER

REGULAR | DECAF COFFEE

HOT TEA

HARNEY AND SONS ORGANIC UNSWEETENED ICED TEA

fresh brewed and unsweetened

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Updated October 2026

Albany Ale and Oyster Raw Bar MenuRaw Bar & Specialties

HOUSE SPECIALTIES

JUMBO SHRIMP COCKTAIL

with cocktail and horseradish sauce.

$16 ($4)

CHILLED LOBSTER TAIL**

with lobster aioli.

$17

JONAH CRAB COCKTAIL**

with old bay aioli.

3 FOR 15

TUNA TARTARE

tuna-avocado tartar with lime vinaigrette, cucumber, crispy shallots & tajin, served with crostini.

$16

COUNTNECK CLAMS**

GF, DF

2 EA.

WOOD FIRED OYSTERS ROCKEFELLER**

cheesy spinach, garlicky breadcrumb, bacon.

$24 ($6)

SEAFOOD TOWER [FOR 4-6]**

4 shrimp, 8 clams, 8 oysters, 2 lobster tails, 4 crab claws, lob aioli, old bay, cocktail, mignonette, lemon. Add caviar or trout roe

$100

OYSTERS

BLACKSTONE POINT, DAMARISCOTTА ME

buttery and briny.

2 EA.

NINIGRET NECTAR CHARLESTOWN RI

buttery and briny with a sweet earthy finish.

3 EA.

MONHEGAN CLIFF ME

briny crisp and clean

3 EA.

WELLFLEET MA

intense brine, vegetal.

3 EA.

ADD 30G WHITE STURGEON CAVIAR

$55

ADD WILD TROUT ROE

$10

ADD CREME FRAICHE

CHAMPAGNE MIGNONETTE

COCKTAIL

RAW HORSE RADISH

Albany Ale and Oyster Menu

STARTERS

TOMATO BASIL SOUP

with grilled cheese croutons.

8 BOWL

HOT PRETZEL WITH MUSTARDS

$12

WITH CHEESE SAUCE

$12

BRUSCHETTA

tomato salad, basil pesto, arugula, burrata, focaccia, balsamic reduction.

$16

BRESAOLA BITES

thinly sliced air cured beef filled with a citrus, chive and goat cheese blend served with pesto and crostini.

$16

CRAB DIP

topped with cheddar and ritz cracker crumbs broiled in the woodfire oven and served with old bay butter baguette.

$16

DISCO CHIPS

house fried sea salt and malt vinegar potato chips with creme fraiche, rainbow trout roe, dill, chives, lemon, cracked black pepper and bottarga.

$20

THE 289 BOARD

an assortment of local and imported cheeses, cured and smoked meats, spreads and crostini JUST CHEESES JUST MEATS

$45 $25 $25

FRIED CALAMARI

lightly breaded and fried with pickled fresno and jalapeño and served with lemon caper aioli.

$16

SALADS

HELDERBERG

mixed greens, apples, pears, toasted pecans, goat cheese and maple vinaigrette, served with crostini.

$10|$16

KALE CAESAR**

baby kale, little leaf romaine, cherry tomato, crispy prosciutto, garlic and herb breadcrumbs, shaved parmigiano reggiano & caesar dressing.

$10|$16

COBB WITH CHICKEN

topped with crispy prosciutto over mixed greens with cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, avocado, bleu cheese crumbles, hard boiled egg and house vinaigrette.

$22

WITH LOBSTER

$40

CRISPY CHICKEN

a breaded and fried chicken cutlet over mixed greens with honey mustard vinaigrette, pickled red onion, goat cheese and bacon.

$18

SALAD ADD ONS

GRILLED CHICKEN

LOBSTER SALAD

GRILLED SHRIMP

$10

BUTTER POACHED LOBSTER

GRILLED OR BLACKENED SALMON

$12

HERB MARINATED CRISPY TOFU

FEATURES

NDUJA MUSSELS

pei mussels woodfired in a savory and spicy roasted tomato, fish and nduja stock finished with fresh herbs, grilled lemon and olive oil, served with garlic bread.

$24

SEARED YELLOWFIN TUNA

marinated, seared and sliced, topped with herby chimichurri and served with a spicy cabbage, avocado and cucumber salad.

$26

STEAK FRITES

8 oz. wood fired strip steak, sliced and served with shoestring fries and bordelaise sauce.

$40

SIDES

FRENCH FRIES

SWEET POTATO FRIES

MIXED GREENS SALAD

SESAME PEANUT NOODLE SALAD

SEASALT CHIPS

HOUSE MADE DIPPING SAUCES

honey mustard | ipa mustard old bay aioli | cheddar & chive aioli lemon caper aioli | malt vinegar aioli (v) jalapeño ranch (v)

SANDWICHES

ALBANY'S BEST REUBEN

albany state national corned beef, barrel aged sauerkraut and swiss on grilled marbled rye. [your choice of dijonaise or russian]

$18

KIMCHI LOBSTER REUBEN

lump knuckle and claw, kimchi, gruyere and sriracha russian dressing on grilled marbled rye.

FRENCH DIP

slow roasted prime rib, horseradish sauce and fontina cheese on toasted baguette with stout au jus.

$18

BROWN BUTTER LOBSTER ROLL

butter poached knuckle and claw with lemon, paprika and chives on a grilled brioche roll.

CAPRESE

burrata, roasted oil cured tomatoes, basil pesto, balsamic on warm ciabatta. WITH GRILLED CHICKEN

$14 $18

LOBSTER SALAD ROLL

chilled knuckle and claw lightly dressed with mayo, celery, tarragon and citrus on a grilled brioche roll.

KIMCHI TURKEY REUBEN

roasted turkey, kimchi, gruyere and sriracha russian dressing on grilled marbled rye.

$16

FISH FILET

a lightly breaded and fried cod filet, topped with american cheese, and a lemon caper aïoli, served on a grilled brioche bun.

$18

HOUSE BURGER

two brisket blend patties, american cheese, caramelized onions, bread & butter pickles, jalapeño jam and aioli on a grilled brioche bun. SUB BEYOND PATTIES

$18 $2

CLAM ROLL

fresh clam strips breaded and fried with house pickles, and pickled red onions on a grilled brioche bun, served with cocktail and tartar sauce on the side.

$18

PATTY MELT

two brisket blend pattie's with creme brie sautéed mushrooms and carmelized onion grilled on marbled rye.

$18

CRABCAKE SANDWICH

fried jumbo lump crabcake topped with citrus apple slaw and caper aioli on a grilled brioche. ADD NASHVILLE HOT BUTTER

$28 $2

Holiday Hours

DECEMBER 23

SEVEN FISHES PRE FIXE MENU RESERVATION ONLY REGULAR MENU AVAILABLE IN FRONT DINING ROOM

$1130-$9

DECEMBER 24

CLOSED

DECEMBER 25

CLOSED

DECEMBER 26

OPEN 1130-10

DECEMBER 31

SUPPER CLUB NYE PRE FIXE MENU RESERVATION ONLY REGULAR MENU AVAILABLE IN FRONT DINING AREA

$1130-$9

JANUARY 1

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

$1130-$9

RESERVATIONS

FOR PARTIES OF 8 OR MORE AND FOR OUR SPECIAL MENUS EMAIL : [email protected]

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time is happy hour at Albany Ale and Oyster?

Happy hour at Albany Ale and Oyster is Mon-Fri 3 PM-5 PM.

Does Albany Ale and Oyster have a cocktail or drinks menu?

What food does Albany Ale and Oyster serve?

Albany Ale and Oyster publishes Menu, 48 dishes. Dishes start at 1.

Where is Albany Ale and Oyster located?

Albany Ale and Oyster is located at 289 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208.

Is Albany Ale and Oyster good for groups?

Albany Ale and Oyster is a Restaurant in Albany. For large groups, we recommend calling ahead at (518) 487-4152 to check availability during happy hour.

What type of restaurant is Albany Ale and Oyster?

Albany Ale and Oyster is a Restaurant located in Albany, NY. They offer happy hour specials Mon-Fri.