The Standard Restaurant and Lounge

I've been here more than a few times and have had very good experiences every time. The food is always good, the service is always good, it's a noce environment, and it's usually pretty quick. In the picture is the Shrimp Scampi and it was very good. I really enjoy the complimentary bread here as well. I will say that my favorite meal here is the Steak Sandwich, there's enough food on the plate to split between 2 people for lunch.

Came here with my wife for lunch on a Saturday and loved it! The atmosphere and vibe are like a classy swanky old 1940s/1950s Hollywood feel. We were seated quickly and we ate the complimentary warm bread while we looked over the menu (lots of options!)

I ordered a candied pecan and cranberry salad made with fresh mixed greens and endive--very large portion and probably the best salad I've ever had! I also ordered a cocktail--a Tom Collins, which turned out to be a perfect blend of refreshing with a little dab of sour and topped off with a cherry--it was delicious.

My wife ordered scallops with risotto, and that was our only complaint was that the scallops were priced a little too high dor what was served-- her scallops appeared to be deep fried and were rubbery. The accompanying risotto was decent portion size, but lacked a little flavor.

The service was excellent and we walked out feeling full and had a great experience! After shopping, we even came back for a few drinks at the bar!

Date night with my boyfriend was very pleasant, from drinks to appetizer, main meal to dessert. Our server Jamie was very attentive to all our needs. Atmosphere was perfect. We we had reservations so we were seated right away. We will definitely return!

I happened to be in Albany for an event last weekend and my hotel was very close to the mall. I ended up here for a quick dinner solo. My server was very accommodating and funny. They give complimentary warm bread which was fresh...😊 i had a nice glass of Riesling. Server was very knowledgeable. I started with the Fresh Mozzarella with Tomato. (I am very picky with balsamic and this one was amazing- Sweet and zesty!) They added pesto which is an added touch... Excellent and fresh! I ordered the Rigatoni Marsala and it was piping hot and delicious. If I am ever in Albany again, I would definitely come back. I fully enjoyed my meal. I had an amazing experience! *Clean, cool, calm and collective as I beat the dinner rush on a Saturday night!!!