The Loft @205

Came here for my birthday dinner. Wouldn’t recommend coming here with a big party. The waitress was rude & making comments about us loud enough for us to hear which made things very awkward. I liked the food & atmosphere but won’t be going back ever.

As I am already a die-hard fan of Lark Street Poké Bar and LAX, The Loft @205 completely adds the cherry on top. The Loft is nothing short of wonderful. Every single staff member treats their customers like family, especially Olivia. Olivia constantly has a smile on her face, takes care of all customers and knows how to make sure everyone is enjoying their time there to the fullest. The menu is filled with a variety of delights. Once the food hits the table, in a timely fashion might I add, the dish itself is nothing but colorful and tasteful. I have never had to send a meal back. If anything, I’ve ordered something different each time! The staff are all well versed in what each dish has to offer, making decisions on what to eat much easier for those who just can’t decide! The ambiance is wonderful accompanied by music to fit any occasion. Perfect location to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, date night, etc. This is by far my most favorite place Albany has to offer. Hats off to the o

Customer is always wrong at this place. So, great if you're happy to take anything they put in front of you at $30-40 a plate and enjoy some gaslighting-with-a-smile in case of any misunderstanding (which can happen when descriptions are missing from the menu, standard plates aren't prepared in a standard way, and your server isn't informed). Cocktails were good, but yeah, can't be providing diner-like service at those prices. "Pretentious" seems accurate based on our experience.