We’ve all been there—you’re taking your first breath of fresh air as you step out of a packed bar, and suddenly there’s a rumbling in your stomach you can’t ignore. You’re hungry. Where is one to turn at the odd hours of the night, when the thought of cooking at home (or settling for Taco Bell again) is enough to cause a waking nightmare right there on the street? We’ve got you, fellow late nighters: These local sit-down restaurants are ready to serve your tastebuds, after hours.
Albany
El Rey Mexitalia
For when you’re craving: Mexican food (tacos, quesadillas, burritos)
Kitchen closes at: 12:30am Thursday-Saturday; 11pm Monday-Wednesday
Lark Street Tavern
For when you’re craving: Wings, pizza, chili, and handhelds
Kitchen closes at: 1am Friday & Saturday; 11pm Monday-Thursday; 7pm Sunday
Dave and Buster’s
For when you’re craving: Bottomless fries, lots of apps, flatbreads, protein bowls, large entrees, and more
Kitchen closes at: 1am Friday & Saturday; 12am Sunday-Thursday
Herbie’s Burgers
For when you’re craving: Elevated fast food like smash burgers, hand-cut fries, milkshakes (all can be made vegan, too)
Kitchen closes at: 2am every day at Lark Street location
Clifton Park
Peddlers Bar and Bistro
For when you’re craving: A dedicated late night menu with wings, quesadillas, tacos, and other pub favorites
Kitchen closes at: 2am Friday & Saturday; 1:45am Wednesday & Thursday; 12am Sunday-Tuesday
Saratoga
Harvey’s
For when you’re craving: Pub food with an Irish twist, including nachos, sandwiches, and shepherd’s pie
Kitchen closes at: 12am Wednesday-Sunday (closed on Monday & Tuesday)
Parting Glass
For when you’re craving: Classic pub grub (fried apps, burgers, sandwiches)
Kitchen closes at: 2am Friday & Saturday; 12am Monday-Thursday
Bailey’s
For when you’re craving: Pub food with a cultured twist (jerk chicken tacos, bao buns, four different kinds of mac n’ cheese)
Kitchen closes at: 11pm every day
Coat Room
For when you’re craving: Elevated small and large plates, including charcuterie, pizza, ceviche, shrimp risotto, and wild-caught salmon
Kitchen closes at: 11pm Friday & Saturday; 9:30pm Sunday-Thursday
Kinjo Japanese Steakhouse
For when you’re craving: Fresh sushi and sashimi or other Japanese favorites (think vegetable tempura, salmon teriyaki, and curry beef)
Kitchen closes at: 11pm Friday & Saturday; 10pm Monday-Thursday; 9:30pm Sunday
Night Owl
For when you’re craving: Pizza by the slice and fried chicken sandwiches, courtesy of West Ave Pizza
Kitchen closes at: 2am Friday & Saturday (food not offered on other days of the week)
Troy
Bob’s Diner
For when you’re craving: Classic diner food (breakfast at night, anyone?)
Kitchen closes at: Never! Open 24/7, every day
Naughter’s
For when you’re craving: Simple burgers and sandwiches
Kitchen closes at: 2:30am Friday & Saturday; 1am Wednesday & Thursday (closed Monday & Tuesday)
McAddy’s Pub
For when you’re craving: A simple late-night menu with wings (vegan option available), mozz sticks, fries, tenders, and a wrap
Kitchen closes at: 2am Thursday-Sunday; 12am Tuesday & Wednesday; 10pm Monday
The Ruck
For when you’re craving: Burgers, sandwiches, nachos, and other small bites (lots of vegan options available)
Kitchen closes at: 2am Friday & Saturday; 12am Sunday-Thursday
Schenectady
Chapli & Platters
For when you’re craving: Halal quick bites including shawarma; lamb, chicken, beef, and falafel platters; wraps; and salads
Kitchen closes at: 1:30am every day
Marino’s Pizza & Restaurant
For when you’re craving: Handmade pizza and classic pasta dishes
Kitchen closes at: 1am Friday & Saturday; 12am Monday-Thursday; 11pm Sunday
The Horses Lounge
For when you’re craving: A fully customizable menu with wings, burgers, footlong hot dogs, flatbreads, and tots/fries/rings (veggie burgers and dogs available)
Kitchen closes at: 11pm Friday & Saturday; 10pm Tuesday-Thursday & Sunday (closed Monday)
Katie O’Byrnes Irish Pub
For when you’re craving: Classic Irish and American fare, including sandwiches, wraps, burgers, and more
Kitchen closes at: 11pm Friday & Saturday; 10pm Tuesday; 9pm Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, & Monday
UnBEETable
For when you’re craving: A fully plant-based menu with appetizers, burgers, tacos, mac n’ cheese, hot dogs, and more
Kitchen closes at: 11pm Friday & Saturday; 10pm Tuesday-Thursday (closed Sunday & Monday)
Hunter’s on Jay
For when you’re craving: Classic burgers, wraps, and doughboys
Kitchen closes at: 11pm Thursday-Saturday; 10pm Wednesday; 9pm Tuesday; 7pm Sunday (closed Monday)
