Chez Mike
Reviews
An absolute hidden gem! Don't let it's strip mall location fool you. Mike's Place is by far one of the best fine dining establishments in the Capital Region. The food, service, and atmosphere are excellent. The menu changes seasonally, and everything is made with locally sourced ingredients. They even have their bread shipped up fresh from Tribeca (New York City) every day. The food is clearly gourmet, but it's so accessible and reasonably priced. If you want a gastronomic experience you're not soon to forget in a chic and unpretentious setting be sure to try Mike's Place. You will not leave disappointed.
This is a regular go to spot for my wife and I. We always love it. I especially love the rosemary on the French fries, delicious touch! Disregard the fact that the tennis strip mall it's very nice inside.
Excellent experience, great food, and a friendly wait staff. Three of us ate, and none of us were disappointed. Our choices included seafood, short ribs and a hamburger. My sea bass was delicious with a complex pilaf side dish, my wife enjoyed excellent short ribs, prepared with a special reduction. Her mother stuck to a simple hamburger, which she said ranked with the best she's ever eaten. This was a very pleasant surprise in a very unlikely setting... a strip mall. We almost discounted it, but we're happy we found it decided to give it a try. (some nice beer and drink selections, too!)
This place was very nice. The atmosphere was low key and warm, no music playing so conversation went very nicely. All of the food was clearly made with special care, and delicious. The cocktails were also excellent and made properly with attention to detail. There wasn't anything particularly special about the restaurant, but everything was tasty, fresh, and clearly made with an expert's eye.
Chez Mike is a great place, really great. Don't let the location fool you. We compare Chez Mike cuisine with any comparable restaurant in France and we have had some great meals in France. The wait staff is so very personable and attentive. One can't go wrong.
