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Located in the political epicenter of the State of New York, The War Room Tavern will embrace the culture, cuisine, and political history of New York in a chic and upscale restaurant. Built into a 1890s-era brownstone located in the shadow of the historic Capitol building, the War Room has been dubbed the “Planet Hollywood of State Politics.”
Hours
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–12 AM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–12 AM |
| Monday | 11:30 AM–12 AM |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–12 AM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–12 AM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–12 AM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM–12 AM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 42 Eagle St, Albany, NY 12207
Phone: (518) 451-9871
Website: https://albanywarroom.com/
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Reviews
Adam Jusino
The War Room Tavern has some of the best quality sushi around.
I had the opportunity to go there this past weekend and enjoyed chef Saso’s Omakase. Would highly recommend to anyone.
The black cod was probably the best piece of cooked fish I’ve ever had. Amazing flavor, perfect texture. The striped bass tataki was bright and fresh. Each piece of nigiri was carefully garnished with elements to elevate each bite. The negitoro roll was buttery and the plum roll was perfectly tangy.
On my prior visit, Jimmy was behind the sushi bar and showered us with delicious nigiri and more toro than I’ve even seen on one plate.
Can’t wait to go back on my next trip through.
… moreI had the opportunity to go there this past weekend and enjoyed chef Saso’s Omakase. Would highly recommend to anyone.
The black cod was probably the best piece of cooked fish I’ve ever had. Amazing flavor, perfect texture. The striped bass tataki was bright and fresh. Each piece of nigiri was carefully garnished with elements to elevate each bite. The negitoro roll was buttery and the plum roll was perfectly tangy.
On my prior visit, Jimmy was behind the sushi bar and showered us with delicious nigiri and more toro than I’ve even seen on one plate.
Can’t wait to go back on my next trip through.
Quentin
Went on a whim from Google maps. Unassuming storefront, beautiful upstairs dining room.
We ordered one of the sushi courses and the fish was fresh, tender, and delectable. The rice was cooked to perfection and served its role perfectly as a pedestal or cushion to the nigiri.
The flavors of the individual nigiri were augmented by unique ingredients like wasabi, shiso leaf, and caviar.
The restaurant’s atmosphere was relaxing and made more than enjoyable by our kind hostess/waitress.
Now designated as our go to sushi place in Albany we can’t wait to go back!
ごちそうさまでした！
… moreWe ordered one of the sushi courses and the fish was fresh, tender, and delectable. The rice was cooked to perfection and served its role perfectly as a pedestal or cushion to the nigiri.
The flavors of the individual nigiri were augmented by unique ingredients like wasabi, shiso leaf, and caviar.
The restaurant’s atmosphere was relaxing and made more than enjoyable by our kind hostess/waitress.
Now designated as our go to sushi place in Albany we can’t wait to go back!
ごちそうさまでした！
Eric Petersen
Loved this place! Some of the best sushi I’ve ever had. The staff was incredibly friendly, and the upstairs atmosphere was warm, calm, and relaxing. I was in Albany on business and ended up eating here two of the three nights — it was that good!
… moreThomas Fris
First time customer following Siena’s opening night win at the the MVP center.
Lobster roll and accompanying salad were both fantastic! Also had a nice fruity, hoppy and bitter but delightfully creamy and smooth Nor’easter IPA from Chatham, NY
… moreLobster roll and accompanying salad were both fantastic! Also had a nice fruity, hoppy and bitter but delightfully creamy and smooth Nor’easter IPA from Chatham, NY
Chris Weber
Not recommended, can’t speak for the sushi which did look to be high quality and made with care.
Server was friendly but untrained for food service.
Started with Edemame dumplings which were good, only problem was there was only one edemame bean in 6 dumplings…
Entrees are overpriced bar food. Could have gotten better at a random dive bar for 1/3 of the price. Chicken Parm was cooked perfectly but the sauce was skimpy and subpar, did not include advertised broccoli rabe. I didn’t bother asking for it. Black bean tacos had quality ingredients but was not made with the level of care you expect for a $30+ entree. Brisket sandwich was okay but forgettable, teenage boy was unimpressed. French fries were good. Cocktail was okay, stingy on the booze.
Decor is unique and interesting.
… moreServer was friendly but untrained for food service.
Started with Edemame dumplings which were good, only problem was there was only one edemame bean in 6 dumplings…
Entrees are overpriced bar food. Could have gotten better at a random dive bar for 1/3 of the price. Chicken Parm was cooked perfectly but the sauce was skimpy and subpar, did not include advertised broccoli rabe. I didn’t bother asking for it. Black bean tacos had quality ingredients but was not made with the level of care you expect for a $30+ entree. Brisket sandwich was okay but forgettable, teenage boy was unimpressed. French fries were good. Cocktail was okay, stingy on the booze.
Decor is unique and interesting.
Lisa Dickson
We went on my birthday, i was very excited to try this place. The menu online had so many things i wanted to try. It started out good, walked in gave our name to the host for our reservation & was seated right away. We had 2 people serving, who didn’t seem to know what other was doing. Our drinks were ordered & came in a timely manner. We then ordered, we had a combination or kitchen & sushi items. We ordered truffle fries as an appetizer, they came out timely, this is when things went wrong. My son & i ordered sushi as our mains while my husband,mother & father had kitchen entrees (chicken parm, lobster roll & fried chicken poutine). The sushi came out, and the server told us our kitchen items will be out in a few minutes, 30 minutes later, 40 minutes our other entrees are still not out. The server seemed to be avoiding us and when she did speak to us she was rude. We were told there was nothing they could do & she doesn’t work in the kitchen. My husband got up about at the 50 min mark & told the server to cancel his order. The server eventually said she would comp our meal, but then told us she canceled everything, misunderstood that my husband was the only one who canceled his meal. The manager came by & was equally as rude. Mind you ask other tables got their food, this all could have been avoided if they were honest & told us they were sorry & they forgot to put the order in or that they didn’t fire it yet, instead they kept saying it was coming. I worked in hospitality & this was not done right! We ended up leaving out meal was comped but only 2 of us had eaten & they were hungry. Lets just say it was a memorable birthday but not in a good way. I will say the sushi was delicious.
… moreKevin Thomson
It was a long day for my wife and I, so we were looking for some Sushi. We found this place on Google and are glad we went.
Jimmy did a fantastic job as our Sushi chef. Presentation was terrific and food was very fresh. Our server was always there in case we needed something.
The memorabilia throughout is quite astonishing. We even got a picture in front of Teddy Roosevelt’s moose!
Lisa showed us around and talked to us a little about the history and business. It is a really nice nook to dine at, and there is a nice bar downstairs that was packed with people on a Tuesday night.
Todd really has something special happening here!
… moreJimmy did a fantastic job as our Sushi chef. Presentation was terrific and food was very fresh. Our server was always there in case we needed something.
The memorabilia throughout is quite astonishing. We even got a picture in front of Teddy Roosevelt’s moose!
Lisa showed us around and talked to us a little about the history and business. It is a really nice nook to dine at, and there is a nice bar downstairs that was packed with people on a Tuesday night.
Todd really has something special happening here!
Renat Akhmetshin
The Albany War Room Tavern is a hidden gem in the heart of Albany that effortlessly combines historical charm with a modern, welcoming atmosphere. From the moment you walk in, you’re surrounded by unique decor that pays homage to the city’s political and cultural past—making it a destination as much as a dining experience.
The food is outstanding, with a menu that feels thoughtfully curated. Every dish I’ve tried has been flavorful and well-executed, with fresh ingredients and great attention to detail. The cocktails are also worth mentioning—creative, balanced, and served with style by bartenders who clearly know their craft.
What really sets the War Room apart is the service. The staff are warm, attentive, and genuinely passionate about making your visit special. Whether you’re stopping in for a casual drink or planning a night out, this spot delivers a memorable experience every time.
Highly recommend for anyone visiting Albany or locals looking for a place with character, quality, and a story to tell.
… moreThe food is outstanding, with a menu that feels thoughtfully curated. Every dish I’ve tried has been flavorful and well-executed, with fresh ingredients and great attention to detail. The cocktails are also worth mentioning—creative, balanced, and served with style by bartenders who clearly know their craft.
What really sets the War Room apart is the service. The staff are warm, attentive, and genuinely passionate about making your visit special. Whether you’re stopping in for a casual drink or planning a night out, this spot delivers a memorable experience every time.
Highly recommend for anyone visiting Albany or locals looking for a place with character, quality, and a story to tell.
M K (coopersmom820)
Ok let’s start with the good:
Sushi is excellent. Fish is very fresh and I appreciate the Chef Saso’s take on a rainbow roll (I forget, but it was either yellow tail or striped bass instead of crab stick.)
Fried zucchini fritters were delicious and tasty. $18 – a little pricey but appropriate for the rest of the menu’s pricing.
That is where the good ended. The bad:
We ordered the fried chicken poutine and lobster roll. The fried chicken poutine was good – the white gravy sauce is excellent. However, it was supposed to come with cheese curds, and it did not. It came with small chunked cheese instead. It also did not come with the “hindquarter” as described on the menu. For $30, we were served a very small amount of chicken breast (see photo.) For this price point, we expected to have a little bit more chicken, appropriately described cheese curds and chicken type, and not a plateful of (what seemed to be) frozen fries – not even fresh cut fries.
Same with the lobster roll – as you can see in the picture, it was a very small amount of lobster that didn’t even fill the small bun that it was in. For $34 this is overpriced and not
worth ordering. The lobster meat was good and seemed fresh, but I mostly paid for frozen fries and a basic bun. I realize this isn’t Maine, where lobster rolls are overflowing for $25, but I also expect that a restaurant charging $34 for a lobster roll would appropriately fill the bun they are using for their roll. And have fresh cut fries. Otherwise I would suggest to the restaurant to use a smaller bun that fills with the amount of lobster meat they are using, or fill the current bun with more lobster meat.
Service was subpar. The waiter we had was kind and nice, but did not check on us at all between serving us food. He also kept forgetting things. I had to ask 3 times for a lemon for my green tea, and he forgot our containers for leftovers when he brought the bill. Then when he brought a container it was the wrong lid that didn’t fit the base. Again – guy was nice. But just not a great waiter.
A couple things I didn’t bring to the restaurant or servers attention at the time: my napkin (cloth) has crusty food residue/stains on the backside after unrolling. And the soy sauce on the table was empty – we had to grab it off another table for our sushi; I would’ve told the waiter but he never came by the table again and/or I wasn’t able to get his attention until our main meal came.
All in all, If I was going to go back, I’d only go back for the sushi. And that’s a maybe, because of the price point. I expect much better quality and accurate menu descriptions for the price point of this restaurant.
… moreSushi is excellent. Fish is very fresh and I appreciate the Chef Saso’s take on a rainbow roll (I forget, but it was either yellow tail or striped bass instead of crab stick.)
Fried zucchini fritters were delicious and tasty. $18 – a little pricey but appropriate for the rest of the menu’s pricing.
That is where the good ended. The bad:
We ordered the fried chicken poutine and lobster roll. The fried chicken poutine was good – the white gravy sauce is excellent. However, it was supposed to come with cheese curds, and it did not. It came with small chunked cheese instead. It also did not come with the “hindquarter” as described on the menu. For $30, we were served a very small amount of chicken breast (see photo.) For this price point, we expected to have a little bit more chicken, appropriately described cheese curds and chicken type, and not a plateful of (what seemed to be) frozen fries – not even fresh cut fries.
Same with the lobster roll – as you can see in the picture, it was a very small amount of lobster that didn’t even fill the small bun that it was in. For $34 this is overpriced and not
worth ordering. The lobster meat was good and seemed fresh, but I mostly paid for frozen fries and a basic bun. I realize this isn’t Maine, where lobster rolls are overflowing for $25, but I also expect that a restaurant charging $34 for a lobster roll would appropriately fill the bun they are using for their roll. And have fresh cut fries. Otherwise I would suggest to the restaurant to use a smaller bun that fills with the amount of lobster meat they are using, or fill the current bun with more lobster meat.
Service was subpar. The waiter we had was kind and nice, but did not check on us at all between serving us food. He also kept forgetting things. I had to ask 3 times for a lemon for my green tea, and he forgot our containers for leftovers when he brought the bill. Then when he brought a container it was the wrong lid that didn’t fit the base. Again – guy was nice. But just not a great waiter.
A couple things I didn’t bring to the restaurant or servers attention at the time: my napkin (cloth) has crusty food residue/stains on the backside after unrolling. And the soy sauce on the table was empty – we had to grab it off another table for our sushi; I would’ve told the waiter but he never came by the table again and/or I wasn’t able to get his attention until our main meal came.
All in all, If I was going to go back, I’d only go back for the sushi. And that’s a maybe, because of the price point. I expect much better quality and accurate menu descriptions for the price point of this restaurant.
Andy Kuhn
Jimmy made me the best toro I have ever had. The rolls were just as wonderful. Make a reservation to get the best snacks around.
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