Gene's Fish Fry

Excellent. Places like this are getting rarer and rarer. If you're within an hour drive of this place you need to go. Food was fantastic. Very fresh haddock. Cole Slaw was great. Their spicy chili sauce is also a must try. Great service. We will go back.

We were originally going to eat at the place across the street but they don’t accept cards. We called here and they said yes so we came over. We ordered the Halibut meal and the mixed seafood plate. The food was fried perfectly. No oil soaking the plate and the breading held on just right. The only change I’d recommend is to better season their macaroni salad. It needs chopped onions, more celery, dill and sour cream. It’s a bit bland as we had it but nothing to really complain about because we came for the seafood. Everything tasted very fresh and the prices were a decent value. Enjoyed our food a lot and will definitely come back.

While we ordered take out, it felt like those eating on site were enjoying themselves. The fish fries are outstanding and the onion rings were delicious as well. Get the shakes if you’re in the mood.

Love this summertime favorite!! Fish fingers are amazing! Great food, friendly service and they added shakes and soft serve ice cream! Brilliant!!

This place has great fish fry's!

Along with the Off Short Pier fish restaurant across the street, Genes is a definite must if you have an urge for fried fish. I highly recommend the mixed seafood dinner. Some people have complained that the portions are too small. Well not this meal. You get fried clams, shrimp, scallops and haddock. Along with fries and coleslaw. I was definitely full after this meal and it was delicious. It hit the spot. Genes has been in business for a very long time. They are opened seasonally, and close labor day weekend. They do have burgers, chicken tenders etc. I never had those, but I noticed the burgers are sliders. If you are a hardy eater, just order a few. Genes also has shakes and ice cream.

Run by 16 year olds, but they fry some great fish. Breading was perfect not too much not too little just right.

The place is an institution. The food is good quality. The fries taste like they are made from russet potatoes. Haddock is great. Clams are tender. Onion rings are a treat. And I always get a mocha shake. Friendly people and no wait if you get there early. Nice picnic tables and pretty hanging baskets of flowers.

Great food, yummy milk shake and the adorable birds.. what else could you want... we a bathroom might be nice, instead of having to walk over to the gas st

Gene's Fish Fry was a great find. We stop at this exit to eat on our way up to the Adirondacks and have always seen it next to the McDonald's but have never checked it out. This time we did and we are extremely happy. It is an old time stand that sells mostly fish but some other things. It has a little bit of indoor seating and it has a whole patio on the side, so in this season where outdoor seating is essential it really worked for us. My wife and I both got the fish fry, which was a fried haddock sandwich on a bun. It was delicious, a huge portion of perfectly cooked fish with light breading. The prices are ridiculously cheap but believe me the quality is high. This will be a regular stop on our trip up north. Highly recommended! Hey Google turn it off

I cannot wait for Gene's to open. I don't know where the people who criticized Gene's came from but every meal I have eaten there is awesome. No one has fish fries, onion rings or anything else like Gene's. Their Tartar Sauce is the best I have ever had. So people keep your criticism to yourself. Thank you very much.

Excellent food, excellent service. Will definitely be back next season.

Great place for delicious fish fries. The eating area is outside at picnic tables and covered so it's only open in the summer. The fish is really good with large servings and the coleslaw is excellent. It's a small service area that can be crowded lunch and dinner but the good is worth the wait.

Great fish fry! My only complaint: please get foot long buns for fish. Fish Fry sticks out 2" on both sides of bun rendering it useless for me and my wife. With a longer bun I wouldn't have to throw out 30% of my fish. Likewise, French fries and cole slaw are excellent. Can't address their other menu items since I've been ordering same thing once a week for 19 years. Casual outdoor covered dining (picnic tables) available, or carry-out. Cash only but ATM available. This place is an area institution for good reason. It's great!

Quintessential Capital District fish fry. Best shakes (hand made with real ice cream) around!

There's not much to it, but clearly they're doing something right to have been open so long. Friendly staff and yummy fried seafood.

Had a broiled combination seafood dinner. It was delicious!!!!! The scallops, shrimps and fish were cooked perfectly. Don't forget the curly fries and cold slaw. It was the best/freshest fish i have had in a long time. Definitely going back. Should have taken a picture.

Went here last Friday. I wanted to say that I love this place. The food was excellent. I especially loved the fish frys. I have missed coming here and I am glad that I have come back.Will be coming here again soon. They are the best place to get a fish fry. Would recommend that you go there yourself. You won't regret it. Thank you to all to the staff who do an excellent job there. Thank you 😊 💓

An Albany classic (in East Greenbush). Scallop rolls are outstanding, best I've had outside of the Cape. Same with the clam strips. Cheap, quick, easy, roadside eats. Go early, they close at 7 or 8.

Great place for a quick bite. Delicious Seafood. The Best Coleslaw I've ever eaten. They've been consistent with their service, good food and drink for many years. Locals you want to have continued success. The views are absolutely breathtaking especially at sunset.