Jack's Oyster House
Bars & Breweries in Albany
4.3 706 Google reviews$100+
+1 518 487 40 6542, 44 State St, Albany, NY 12207 · Downtown
Where to find them
42, 44 State St, Albany, NY 12207
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About
Jack's Oyster House is Albany's iconic seafood restaurant serving classic American cuisine in the heart of Downtown Albany since 1913. Located just steps from the New York State Capitol, MVP Arena, Empire State Plaza, and Albany's major hotels, Jack's is a favorite destination for business lunches, date nights, private dining, celebrations, and pre-event dinners. Our menu features fresh oysters, premium seafood, hand cut steaks, and an award winning wine list, served with the hospitality that has made Jack's Oyster House a Downtown Albany tradition for generations. Whether you're joining us for lunch, dinner, or a special occasion, discover why Jack's has been one of Albany's favorite restaurants for more than a century.
Amenities
Service options
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fireplace
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Happy hour drinks
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
Dining options
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 11:45 AM to 2:45 PM, 4 to 9 PM
- Wednesday
- 11:45 AM to 2:45 PM, 4 to 9 PM
- Thursday
- 11:45 AM to 2:45 PM, 4 to 9 PM
- Friday
- 11:45 AM to 2:45 PM, 4 to 10 PM
- Saturday
- 10 AM to 2 PM, 4 to 10 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
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