
The Grille by Jacob & Anthony’s is Marrello Restaurants’ newest dining concept in Clifton Park, NY! Located at 306 Clifton Center Road, The Grille offers a relaxed yet upscale atmosphere perfect for any occasion. Guests can look forward to expertly aged steaks, fresh seafood, creative salads, and signature favorites like the iconic J&A Burger. Whether you’re joining us for a night out or a special celebration, The Grille promises an elevated dining experience with exceptional service. Our brand-new, state-of-the-art private event space is perfect for hosting everything from intimate celebrations to corporate gatherings in style.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 306 Clifton Park Center Rd, Clifton Park, NY 12065
Phone: (518) 978-2491
Website: https://www.jacobandanthony.com/
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Reviews
Honestly, the name kind of threw me off. It’s more of a fine dining restaurant than a grill. It’s kid friendly but the atmosphere, service, and food are all beyond what I think of when I hear grill.
Been watching the development of this location for quite some time now, since the old 99 closed down, during all the renovations, and now after they’re opened their doors. Needless to say, I was excited to finally get to try out a new spot.
Ordered over the phone, super easy, going with the Fried Calamari and the Wild Mushroom Sacchetti. Luckily I was in no rush as I was told it would take anywhere from 25 to 30 minutes, but hey, they’re still going through their opening pains. Total came to $47, which is pretty darn pricy, but this is a pretty fancy establishment so the curtains match the drapes I guess.
Pickup was also pretty easy, my order already waiting with the hostess when I walked in about 45 minutes later.
Back home I sampled everything I got while it was still as fresh as could be, and boy was I excited for the sit down. The calamari was massive, so much in that pretty big container, and it wasn’t just rings but tons of tentacles too. Lightly crispy, a lovely chew to the octopus, and the lemon chunk they included which is inside a kind of mesh sock, added a nice citric bite to the fried dish. Really thought that mesh thing was cool, such a neat way to keep the seeds from spilling out. I also tried the bread loaf and marinara sauce, which was included in the meal. Bread is pretty simple, nothing to write home about, but the marinara really brings the party. A very nice consistency, good manageable chunks, and very powerful tomato flavor.
Of course that leaves the sacchetti, and that one was no pushover. The sauce was almost as thick as mushroom soup, and with the same flavor too. Very rustic. The beggar man’s purses were stuffed with those roasted mushrooms, cheese, and each one just exploded with savory flavor. Had it been a bit fresher, warmer, I’d imagine this would have blown my socks off. But unfortunately my trip takes too long, and it cooled down a bit more than I would have liked. That said, I was still quite impressed and polished off the entire dish with ease.
Overall I’m very pleased with my selections, the dishes were fantastic, the price is a fair bit higher than my usual Friday dinners, but I can’t say it did not meet my expectations. Scrolling through the more recent reviews I do see a lot of nay sayers about the prices, and I think that’s because of the location, a lot of “common folk” to the area are going to get the wrong impression. It’s right next to a Chick-fil-A for goodness sake, bargain bin chicken, so the idea a “fancy” restaurant is right across the parking lot might confuse them. This isn’t your dad’s Olive Garden guys, if you are coming here, you’d better be ready to shell out. Keep in mind, I don’t work for this place, no affiliation to them, just, take the reviews with a single or few reviews to their account with a bag of salt.
Sat at the bar, knowledgeable bartender too scared to tell management the vermouth should be refrigerated. Bar was lacking quite a few bottles for this type of establishment. Campari for example.
New England clam chowder, lacked seasoning, served with a thick skin on top from the service window. Clams were tender, however lacking in volume, cod was taking its place.
Oysters- market price- red flag. Set a price. Win some & lose some on cost. If you lose too much, adjust. Server didn’t know where the oysters were from, and whoever shucked them wasn’t skilled. Shell bits & they never scraped the muscle to release the oyster from the shell. Basics.
Shrimp & scallop pasta- described as pan seared, shrimp was tough and the scallops perfect on texture, however not seared. The rest of the dish bland and lacked any seasoning outside of a slight hint of parmesan.
Food service pasta, not made in house.
Chicken sando- juicy chicken, nice crunch. Fries were excellent. Hot honey overpowered all the flavors, needed much more pickle slaw for the vinegar to balance out the sweetness. Basics.
T, the manager, is the man. He makes you feel like more than just a table…he remembers you, checks in personally, and goes out of his way to make sure everything is perfect. You can tell he genuinely cares about the experience, not just the meal. That level of attention is rare…it makes a great restaurant even better.
We always leave feeling taken care of. Highly recommend The Grille…especially if you’re lucky enough to be greeted by T.
Oh, and check out the happy hour…can’t beat it. Shrimp cocktail, calamari and J&A burger…the best around!