Nighthawks

A very nice restaurant, but generally I don't enjoy their dinner menus. It's a bit too modern for my tastes with unusual and trendy dishes that seem to prioritize unusual ingredients over tasty dishes. That said, if you like that thing, they definitely do it well.

I like stopping in for a burger or veggie burger at lunch, but their extended menu just isn't for me. The restaurant is run very well, staff is extremely professional, and the atmosphere is great.

I loved this restaurant soooo much! The burger literally melted in my mouth!!! I've never had that experience before, the fries were great and you can't tell they weren't no frozen fries they tasted like fresh potatoes with the right amount of salt. The waitress was lovely he was sooo nice and attentive to me and my sister and that blueberry muffin! Was so delicious I never had one that tasted so delicious I even ordered another one to eat later on. I surely will be returning when I'm back in town 😊

I'm enjoying the personalized tours of my new home with my new broski, Kevin, and his wife, Carin! They brought me to Nighthawks for some cocktails. It's a popular spot so we could only manage to get sidebar seating to grab a quick drink. I go in for my basic Gin Martini. Due to how busy it was, I didn't get to consult the bartender so I just went for the Gin from the highest shelf, Monkey 47. It was Carin's turn to get the round, so what can I say .. 😉😜.. My round is next. Anywho... Monkey 47 was the most juniper-flavored Gin I've ever had 🥰🤩🥳👍👍👍👍. There's a reason Gin is my "basic" cocktail, is all I'll say. Great job team!

We love this spot but hadn't been in a while. We met some friends there this past Saturday. Cocktails were great - imaginative and delicious. We shared two apps - mussels and potatoes (recommended by our server). The potatoes were delicious and the mussels were super tender and served in a unique way. Two of us had the scallop entree, one had the pasta, and one was hankering for a burger. All were fantastic - I had the scallops and I think they were the best scallops I've ever had. Hope to get back soon!

Good food and a nice atmosphere. Service was efficient and fast. Good portions in relation to price and quality. Likely to come again.

This place feels fun and looks cool. Wait staff add to the good times. Good is high quality with some unique features including: fancy fish from a tin and chicken liver skewers. Not your thing? Get a burger which are absolutely something you might write home about.

The drinks from the menu were well balanced and tantalizing.

First off, the service was amazing. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming. Second, the food was 5 stars. If I could have given it a 6, I would have. I had a fantastic pork schnitzel, and my wife was wowed by one of their burgers. This is a MUST TRY in the capital region.

My partner and I have been coming here since last summer- their burgers and sandwiches are so good and pretty big! 🥰🌈🎉

I’d recommend: CHEESEBURGER WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS. This comes close to the best burger I’ve ever tasted in my life. It MELTS in your mouth, literally. It not mushy, but also not thick to where you can’t enjoy it. Perfect. Salad was not worth it, it was $3.50 for lettuce but not dressing.

This is an amazing place. Great ambiance coupled with stand out food. The burger meat is from Highland Hollow should I say anything else. If you don't know about Highland Hollow beef go and educate yourself on it bc it is the best locally. The beef tongue pastrami hash was out of this world....yes beef tongue 👅. I never thought I would like beef tongue. The drink cocktails were also sooooo amazing. Get the gluten free opera cake OMG! I can't say enough about this amazing restraunt this is a must on your amazing restaurant list if you are a foodie like me and my husband. We WILL be back soon.

I love nighthawks. It's a great staple in Troy that has a ton of fresh, seasonal ingredients -- especially vegetables. I've eaten here for brunch and dinner and have never been let down. The menu has a range of flavors and inspirations and is totally unique from anything else around. The staff are kind and make awesome food.

Nighthawks has left us thoroughly impressed that each of the dishes are entirely house-made and sourced locally from the area. The aesthetics of the establishment are cozy, inviting, and eclectic with a good vibe overall. This restaurant has something for everybody, from picky eaters to experimental foodies and everything in between. Each of the dishes are artfully crafted with high quality ingredients. We would like to give the highest praise to the chef for their creative dishes and we will certainly be returning in the future!

Soup of the day - acorn squash soup
The soup of the day for this restaurant is always fantastic, we highly recommend getting it. It was a hearty, thick soup that was well-seasoned and good for a cold winter day. The soup was both sweet and spicy with a dash of curry flavor that complimented the squash well.

House fettuccine carbonara -
These house made noodles were very fresh and had a nice taste/texture to them that paired with a heavy carbonara sauce topped with delicious pork jowl. The jowl was crispy on the outside with a nice, melt in your mouth, soft interior. This is some of the best carbonara we have ever had and it should be a staple dish here!

Duck breast, stewed beans, apple & fermented cabbage slaw -
Delicious, a perfect medium-rare duck breast with a nice fat cap that was charred & crispy on the exterior which paired well with the pleasant, mineral-rich flavor of the meat. The coleslaw provided the perfect palate cleanser and complimented the strong flavors of the dish.

Burgers & Fries -
We thought these were very high quality burgers. Each of the ingredients were very fresh and the beef had a great flavor to it. The fries were great, crispy on the outside while soft and fluffy on the inside. They even had house made pickles!

House Smoked Coppa Poutine -
This poutine is fantastic, it is a unique take on a traditional poutine that I have never had before. While I enjoy a typical poutine after living in Canada, this one had a gravy that was a mixture of sweet and savory with actual cheese curds and sweet pickled red peppers. This poutine makes me wish that it was more popular in the states.

Smoked celeriac (vegan) -
The vegan option for the week was a delicious smoked celeriac with a bunch of fresh herbs and veggies underneath a savory and delightful romesco sauce. The celeriac was hardy and robust with a texture that had a fresh crisp crunch which left us satisfied. Overall, the dish was a texture and flavor delight.

Ultimately, this restaurant is fantastic. Between the creativity and quality of the dishes to the relaxed, eclectic vibe, we love this place!

Great vibe! Well thought out menu. Local. Fresh. In season. Cocktails paired so well with food. Do not go anywhere else until you try this place first.

If you want a great brunch, dinner or just a quick bite this is your place!
*Dinner - We had the takeaway burger with side Salad and side vegetable of the day which were all excellent! The burger is juicy and the house sauce is just perfect. Salad is fresh and the vegetable of the day was squash which came with a delicious spice sauce. We added the shishito peppers which were also excellent.
We returned for Brunch the following day since the dinner was so delicious.
*Brunch has a fab choice of drinks and food dishes. We had the shakshuka followed by the brioche donut which both, I think, topped the dinner. The drinks choices are perfect too with a bloody Mary and a cantaloupe Bellini as our faves. Super friendly and helpful staff - don't come to Troy and not try Nighthawks.

I have never had a bad meal here. Best burgers in town in my opinion, and the burger deal during the week is unbeatable. Not only are the burgers great, but the entrees and the brunch menu are always unique and top notch.
Staff is always very friendly and inside is clean and uniquely decorated.

every fun, eclectic, and unique menu item (food and beverage) work together to create a perfectly curated dinner instead of all screaming for attention on their own. if you are lucky enough to live in Troy please go there as much as you can so it will still be there when we're lucky enough to visit.

Nighthawks had some of the best food and drink that I've had in a very long time. Their focus on farm-to-table and sustainability sourced foods is reflected in the quality of their ingredients and diversity of their menu. The service and talented chefs and mixologists that they have on staff are also top-notch. You would be hard pressed to find much better food in the Troy area, especially if you're looking for fresh and pickled ingredients.

Nice experience with a new place. Glad that we trusted the previous reviews of this place as it didn’t disappoint. We had biscuit with sausage and egg, the bagel/cheese/trout/etc; and bagel and farmers cheese breakfast. All was great. The trout was impressive. The place is rather small so make reservation before heading there- it is a cozy place and the staff are very nice.

Stopped in for brunch before heading back home to NYC. Turned out to be a fantastic choice! I am not generally a brunch fan, but this was terrific. I had perfectly fried egg on excellent tomato slices on an English muffin. Husband had waffles with corn--sounds weird but was delicious. Pleasant server, cute old building. Cocktails sounded great though didn't have any with a driving upcoming.

Great beer. Good food. Loved the veggie dish & excellent burgers. Plus is the interesting bar art. Plus plus is delicious homemade desserts.