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Review: New Owners, Tasty Cuisine, and Warm Service at Schenectady’s Horses Lounge

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SCHENECTADY — The Capital Region is currently experiencing some of the most pleasant days ⁤of the year. The weather is not ⁤too‍ hot, the days are gradually becoming shorter, and‌ the air is refreshingly dry. It’s the perfect time to dine out.

At The Horses Lounge on McClellan Street, ‍this ​fact is not lost on anyone. As our server aptly noted, “Everyone’s outside.”

Some ‌may recall The Horses Lounge ‍from its previous owners, ⁣Fred and Gladys Fritzen, and⁣ later their ‍son Christian,​ who first opened the establishment in 1976.⁤ However, last summer, the lounge‍ closed its doors and ‌began the search for a new owner.

Enter Tommy Nicchi, owner of The Broken Inn in ⁢Niskayuna and ⁣the Comedy Works in ​Saratoga Springs. Upon hearing about the closure from his patrons, he attended⁢ an estate sale at the restaurant. Within minutes, he knew he wanted to revive the ⁤beloved locale.

Christian Fritzen expressed his relief in a previous Daily Gazette article,⁣ stating, ⁢”It was important to me⁢ to find a purchaser to continue my family’s⁢ legacy. We’ve been a staple in the community for nearly 50 years and I’m excited and very happy it will continue on.”

The Horses⁣ Lounge reopened‌ in May, sporting a fresh look and​ a renewed focus on Schenectady. The dining room is adorned⁤ with⁢ vintage postcards of the city and collages of old photos of customers from​ the Fritzen era.

My companion Kathy and I were fortunate to secure a prime spot at an ⁢umbrella table out front. Despite the bustling traffic in the area, Kathy noted, “It’s not as loud here as I‍ thought it would be.”

The ⁢patio⁤ walls effectively dampen the street noise, and they’re ⁤topped with an abundance of vibrant petunias. The umbrellas are fitted⁣ with small lights, and strings of Edison bulbs⁢ encircle the patio, creating⁢ a cheerful and festive atmosphere even during the day.

The ⁢Horses Lounge in Schenectady Reopens (5/2024)

The menu at The ⁣Horses Lounge is straightforward, featuring pub staples like wings, burgers, hotdogs, flatbreads, and sides, along with a ⁣few ‌appetizers. The layout is unique but intuitive. Simply choose your main item, like a ‍burger or a flatbread pizza, and then​ add toppings to customize.

A burger costs $13 and comes with fries. Veggie burgers ‍and gluten-free buns are also⁢ available. A Sabrett hotdog is $6 ​and is served with chips, with veggie dogs as an alternative. Sides ⁣are $5 and ‌include options like onion rings, tater tots, ⁤or sweet potato​ fries. Dressings can be ⁣added for a small additional cost.

There are four appetizers to choose from; if you’re a fan of the sweet corn nuggets ($10) at the⁤ Broken Inn, ‌you’ll be pleased to find them here as well. There are also four meal-sized salads on offer.

To view ‍the wine,​ beer, ‌and⁢ drinks menus,‍ you’ll need to scan the QR codes at the table with your phone. ⁢Alternatively, you⁢ can ⁢visit ​their website and click on the respective links. If you’d rather not do ⁣that, the server will likely be able to recite them​ for you. Our⁤ server, for instance, was exceptional.

+8 Images: The ‌Horses Lounge,⁢ Schenectady (8 photos)

Upon‌ our arrival, we‍ were warmly⁤ welcomed and invited to choose our seats. Our server promptly brought ⁣us menus and took ⁣our drink orders. Kathy took a moment to admire the petunias.

Our order of fried broccoli and cheese ($10) arrived in ​no time. The menu simply stated that it was served with blue cheese, so we⁤ were pleasantly ⁣surprised​ to receive fried nuggets filled with chopped broccoli and melted cheddar cheese⁢ in a crunchy, flavorful coating.

“These are good,” Kathy remarked, just as I⁢ exclaimed, “Wow.” They made for a delightful snack.

“They don’t need anything,” Kathy⁣ added, but since they came ⁤with Horses blue cheese, we ⁤used some out of courtesy. I had already consumed ​six before⁤ I realized it, so‍ consider yourself warned.

When Kathy ordered​ the Buffalo chicken ‌salad⁣ ($13), the server asked, “How would you like⁤ your chicken, grilled or fried?” It was nice to have the option of a healthier ‍grilled version.

The salad was certainly meal-sized, with‌ a generous bed of ‍lettuce at ⁣the base.⁣ “I like Romaine, ​it’s crunchy,” Kathy commented. She also appreciated ‌the ‌chopped celery.

The white meat chicken​ was grilled, sliced, and tossed in Buffalo sauce. “It’s ‍a nice way to cut chicken,” Kathy observed, ⁢referring to the manageable slices. The sauce was ​”real mild, but you get the flavor,” and the chicken was “delicious.”

The croutons added a little something ⁤extra. They were large,⁢ flavorful, and fried for added taste. Kathy savored them one by one, as if ​enjoying a snack.

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The chicken was topped with blue ‌cheese crumbles, and the server brought extra ‍dressing in case Kathy wanted more. It was a truly satisfying salad.

We shared an order of sweet potato fries ($5). “These are delicious,” Kathy declared. “I love them, you can taste the sweet potato.”

The fries were coated with a very thin batter that became crisp and bubbled up in⁤ places, and​ they were ‌lightly dusted with salt. I ⁤found them quite addictive. The portion​ was more than enough for two people.

I enjoyed an order​ of ‍wings ($15), a full dozen. You can opt for boneless wings ⁢and add sauces ⁤like garlic⁢ Parm, PB & J, or⁤ chipotle mayo for an extra dollar. I chose traditional Buffalo wings,‌ medium heat, with bones.

The wings were ⁤large and⁣ had a good balance of meat to skin. They weren’t overly⁢ large, which was a plus. The sauce was a mild medium, full of flavor. I could have used a ‌little⁢ more but ⁤didn’t ⁢want to ask. I later discovered that you ⁤can get‌ extra sauce at no additional cost. The skin was crispy and ​the meat was tender. What ⁤more could you ask for?

The Broken Inn ⁢in Niskayuna ‍is a cash-only establishment and⁣ donates the three percent credit card fee saved to various community groups. The Horses Lounge, which does accept credit cards, donates a percentage of all cash sales to local groups and causes ‌through an initiative they call #RespectSchenectady.

So, they’re ⁣not just good, they’re also kind.

We packed our leftovers into cardboard boxes, and our attentive server, noticing that the ‌boxes didn’t stay closed, ensured we each had a plastic bag to ⁢put them in. ‍”She’s good,” Kathy noted.

The cost of⁢ lunch for​ two, ⁤including sodas, came ‌to $57.24 ⁤before tip. I paid in cash, so a nonprofit in Schenectady received a portion of the proceeds.

With delicious food and ‌friendly staff,‍ The Horses Lounge is a great place to enjoy a meal outdoors or in the dining room. It’s all good.

WHERE: 912⁣ McClellan Street, Schenectady; (518) 382-0239; thehorseslounge.com

WHEN: ⁣11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday; closed Monday.

HOW MUCH: ‍$57.24, before tip

MORE ⁢INFO: Credit cards: Master Card, Visa, American Express. Street parking available; ⁤off-street parking coming soon.​ The building is not ADA compliant, but the patio is wheelchair accessible.

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+8 Images: The⁤ Horses‍ Lounge,⁣ Schenectady‌ (8 photos)
The Horses Lounge in Schenectady Reopens (5/2024)

Feast your eyes ‍on this tantalizing Buffalo chicken salad, generously sprinkled with blue cheese crumbles. A perfect blend of flavors that will ‌surely ⁢tickle ⁢your taste buds.

Photography ⁣by: Caroline Lee

Indulge⁣ in the delightful combination of fried broccoli and​ cheese, perfectly ⁣complemented ‌by Horses’ signature⁣ blue cheese dressing.



Photography by Caroline Lee


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Photo‌ Gallery:​ The Horses Lounge, ​Schenectady (8 photos)

The Horses Lounge in ⁢Schenectady‌ Reopens (5/2024)

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