BARBECUE
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John’s Restaurant
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Food.”
Buckshots Country Kitchen Bar-B-Q
979 Troy Schenectady Road, Latham, 785-9291. Grilled, fried,
boiled, barbecued or baked, the meats here are deftly prepared.
Full bar. Takeout available. Serving 11-11 Mon-Fri, noon-11
Sat-Sun. AE, MC, V. $$$
Everglades BBQ and Seafood
827 Saratoga Road, Wilton, 580-9631. Casual, fun atmosphere,
serving Florida-style barbecue and seafood. Baby-back ribs,
smoked chicken and spare ribs slowly cooked over an open
pit. Daily fresh selections of seafood including tuna steak,
mahi-mahi, salmon and haddock. Appetizers include coconut
shrimp, fried gator and conch, wings, and homemade key lime
pie for dessert. Beer and wine available. Takeout and off-premises
catering available with portable smoker-grill wagon. Serving
4-9 PM Wed-Sat, 3-8 PM Sun. Extended summer hours. AE, MC,
V. $$
Giffy’s Bar-B-Q
1739 Route 9, Clifton Park, 373-9800. Chicken and ribs are
the core items here, but you also can get sirloin, swordfish
and salads. Lighter fare includes chicken wings and burgers,
including a vegetarian bean burger, all served in a bright
new building. Eat in or take out. Beer and wine. Serving
11-9 Tue-Sun. AE, D, MC, V. $
Jr.’s Barbeque
658 Saratoga Road, Burnt Hills, 691-0054. A family-friendly
restaurant featuring tender ribs, moist chicken, flavorful
catfish, hearty sandwiches, salads and homemade desserts.
Full bar. On/off-premises catering. Picnic area. Takeout
available. Serving 11-10 Sun-Thu, 11-11 Fri-Sat. AE, D,
DC, MC, V. $
PJ’s BAR-B-Q and Catering
Route 9 (South Broadway), Saratoga Springs, 583-CHIK (2445)
or 583-RIBS (7427). You smell it before you see it. The
huge pits behind the little restaurant are a-smokin’ with
racks of chicken and ribs, available in various combos with
barbecue beef brisket and pulled pork. Sides include homemade
coleslaw, macaroni and potato salad, barbecue beans and
corn on the cob. Also serving unique “wick” sandwiches,
hot dogs, burgers and old-fashioned custard ice cream. Home
of Sarasoda’s PJ’s Loganberry fruit beverages. Serving 11:30
AM-close daily. Closed one week after Labor Day. Cash only.
$
Smokey Bones BBQ Sports Bar
1557 Central Ave., Colonie, 464-9971. This sports bar has
tons of TVs, and serves barbecued ribs and standard barbecue
fare, such as pulled pork, chicken, beef brisket and sausage,
as well as bar-food favorites like wings, nachos and skins.
Full bar. Serving 11-11 Sun-Thu, 11-midnight Fri-Sat. AE,
D, DC, MC, V. $$
Zeeko’s Charbroil Restaurant
Van Schaick Country Club, 201 Continental Ave., Cohoes,
235-3940. Charbroiled specialties, sirloin tips, chicken,
BBQ ribs, pasta, seafood, sandwiches and tossed salad with
homemade honey-basil dressing are some of the favorites.
Full bar, on/off-premises catering and takeout. Serving
11-9 Mon-Sat, 11-7 Sun. AE, D, MC, V. $$
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