Reviews for Next Door Kitchen and Bar in Ballston Spa, NY
Excellent dinner in a cool little town. Our first time in Balston Spa and Next Door Kitchen should be a go to. Reservations are... not easy to get, so we gambled on sitting at the bar and it was a home run. Service was perfect and the barkeep was extremelyknowledgeable about the menu and very personable. We enjoyed a couple of their specials and all were fantastic. Nice place andhighly recommended! Read more
Absolutely lovely. My sister took me for dinner here Thursday night. She spoke highly of one of the servers Booey she had in the... past and we luckily got him again! His service elevated our already phenomenal meal. We enjoyed cocktails and mocktails, wellthought out and seasoned entrees using seasonal produce and divine desserts. I recommend the cider donut bread pudding inparticular. It was a seasonal dessert that was so good they added it permanently to the menu and with good reason! It feels likea northeastern hug. Exactly the kind of dessert you want on a crisp evening in autumn. The atmosphere is also quite lovely andwe felt our meal was paced well start to finish. Would absolutely recommend. Read more
One of my favorite local restaurants! The chefs creations are always so innovative and flavorful! The pineapple margarita, crab... and ricotta fritters, shrimp and corn bisque, watermelon feta salad, and of course the best fried chicken all pictured belowwere amazing! We've never had a bad meal here. Thank you NDK! Read more
Great restaurant overall and very nice atmosphere. The food was excellent and the service was very good too. Sat at the bar... and ordered their burger - very juicy and tasty and a perfect medium rare. Also ordered the wedge salad which was very good. They also have good homemade bread that came with a white bean dip that I liked a lot. Pricey for a burger but well worth it inmy opinion. Read more
Great place. The bartender Chris was awesome, he started the nights atmosphere and experience off perfectly. Great drinks from... the old fashions to espresso martini. The food was excellent starting with the apps to desert, try the cider donut breadpudding. Lately you experience and see bad service in most places as the norm, but they staffing was top notch and somethingfrom precovid. We will be back and it is worth checking out. Read more
Whiskey selection is unlike anything Ive ever seen. They also had a 0 proof menu which I LOVE as im on a sober journey. A little... small but adorable. It smells amazing inside. We got brown butter brussels, pan roasted salmon and the bucatini trout. Thebrussels came with crispy shallots and a delicious miso glaze. My salmon was cooked to a perfect medium and came with leekpuree, lentils, pickled radish and micro greens. It was life changing! My husband moaned over his whiskey flight and his trout.Our server Booey started us off with two chef samples of a sweet potatoes puree with pecan and some fresh foccocia with a whitebean spread. Booey was so helpful and had a great sense of humor. We will be back again and again! Read more
I can?t say that I?ve been to a restaurant that was completely perfect in every way, but that?s what I experienced with Next... Door Kitchen. Every staff member was attentive, friendly, and engaging. The ambiance, decor, and lighting was beautiful. Thecocktails were delicious and the whiskey list was phenomenal. And finally, the food was incredibly impressive. I visited for thefirst time last night and can?t wait to return. Read more
The Next Door Kitchen and Bar is like a hidden jem located in the heart of Ballston Spa,N.Y. The atmosphere is very relaxed.... The food is Superb. The combination of flavors of each dish along with the presentation leaves your mouth watering andwanting more. I had the Salmon My compliments to The Chef It was Fantastic The select menu according to them is changedseasonally, giving them the opportunity to offer more of a variety. If you are on a special diet or have allergies I wouldsuggest to call ahead to make sure they can accommodate. We look forward to going back for more. Read more