Next Door Kitchen and Bar

Pleasant experience. Bartender was knowledgeable. House starter/ rosemary focaccia. White bean dip. Spin basil puree. Ricotta. Refreshing. Biscuit with Apple butter that was too sweet, could’ve been great if blended with a whipped brown butter. Biscuit lacked flavor and could’ve used butter & flaky salt on top. Unremarkable. Grits- seasoned very well. Great texture. Pimento Mac Cheese. Great texture on pasta. Zero remnants of pimento peppers. Lack luster seasoning. Pan seared red snapper. Carrot yuzu puree. Mustard greens. Crispy sprouts. Fished cooked perfectly. Bitter greens pair well with sweet carrot puree. Sprouts have a nice char and not over cooked. Balanced entree.

What a gem in the Village of Ballston Spa! Nice upscale vibe with delicious food and tasty drinks. The brussel sprouts are a must! The beet salad was also incredible. The flavors! Highly recommend!

Our favorite restaurant in the area (including Saratoga). Delicious food. Amazing service. Pristine bartenders. Great specials. So many awesome food finds- Their burger is always a perfect order !

We had dinner on Saturday and it was so packed at 5 pm already. Inside the restaurant was not so spacious but still cozy and not so noisy. My husband and I had Fried chicken and Shrimp and grits, our friends Salmon and Fillet mignon from the specials. The food was all excellent! I would say my fried chicken could be the best of best in the area. The service was good too. The only reason I took one star out is the prices....l know it's worth paying for but some seemed overpriced and this is the restaurant for just special occasions.

We met friends from Saratoga for the 4th time at the Next Door Kitchen and Bar in Ballston Spa for dinner last night and once again, had a great meal and a great time. The atmosphere is fun, the bar selection extensive and as was the case previously, the meal was delicious. The salmon was great and perfectly prepared. You should give this restaurant a try if you are in the area!