512 State Street, Schenectady, NY 12305 518-672-3018
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    • Bubbles

    • Riondo Prosecco

      Piedmont, Italy

    • Paul Buisse Sparkling Rose

    Rosé

    • Souleil Vin de Bonte

      France

    White Wine

    • Villa Puccini Pinot Grigio

      Pontedera, Italy

    • Elouan Chardonnay

      Oregon, US

    • Flowers Chardonnay

      Sonoma Coast, California

    • Love Block sauvignon blanc

      Marlborough, New Zealand

    • Urban Riesling

      Mosel, Germany

    • Maz Caz Blanc Blend

      Rhone Valley, France

    Red Wine

    • Raeburn Cabernet Sauvignon

      Sonoma County, California

    • Red Tail Ride RTR Estate Cabernet Franc

      Finger Lakes, New York

    • Threadcount by Quilt Red Blend

      California

    • Felino Malbec

      Argentina

    • Paolo Mazone 'Ruja' Barbera D'Alba

      Piedmont, Italy

    • La Petite Perriere Pinot Noir

      Loire Valley, France

    Cocktail Menu

    The cocktail program is alcohol forward with a focus on herbs, spices and of course Bourbon. Our list is fresh, fun, a little bit familiar and deliciously Southern

    Happy hour at The Bar only Tuesday - Friday 4pm-6pm

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    Cocktails

    • Cocktails

    • Starry Apricot Sour

      Botanist Gin, Apricot Liqueur, Lemon Juice, Star Anise Simple, Egg White

    • Southern Belle

      Vodka, Strawberry Puree, Lemon, Mint

    • Pearin' It Up

      Gin, Pear Nectar Puree, Lemon Juice, Clove & Cinnamon Syrup, Apple Cider

    • CalvaDos, Tres, Cuatro!

      Calvados, Lime, Ginger Liqueur, Tarragon Syrup

    • Copper Lantern

      Prosecco, Lime, Orange, Honey

    • Get Figgy With It

      ALB Vodka Infused with Fresh Figs, Lemon Juice, House Fig Jam

    • Tumblin' Dice

      Jaywalk Rye, Hine Cognac, Amaro Averna, Strega, Orgeat

    • The Last Survivor

      Bourbon, Amaro, Maraschino, Lillet Blanc, Orange Bitters, Absinthe Rinse

    • Rotating Old Fashioned

      bartender's daily concoction with select whiskey

    • Crazy in Lovergirl

      Sir Davis by Beyonce, Amaro Nonino, Luxardo Cherry Juice, Sweet Vermouth, Bitters, Pinch of Salt

    Brunch Cocktails

    Available to order anytime

    • Hair of The Dog

      Basil Hayden Toasted, Cointreau Noir, Orange Bitters, Bacon

    • Copper Lantern

      Prosecco, Lime, Orange, Honey

    • Southern Belle

      Vodka, Strawberry Puree, Lemon, Mint

    • Boozy shaken espresso

      death wish coffee vodka, Mr. Black coffee liqueur, Godiva chocolate liqueur, espresso

    • Peach Bellini

    • Bloody Mary

    • Spicy Bloody Maria

      house bloody mary mix with tequila

    • Bourbon Bacon Bloody

    • Mimosas for the table

      $42

    • apple cider mimoas

      cinnamon sugar rim, new york apple cider

    • Downeast Cider mimosa

    Non Alcoholic drinks and Coffees

    • KEIRA

      aperitif, orange "liqueur" lime, simple syrup, salt rim

    • Sunny Mila

      Tangerine juice, ginger beer, lemom, N/A Aperol

    • Purple Cloud

      prickly pear, apertif, lime, prosecco

    • strawberry lemonade

    • cappuccino

    • latte

    • espresso

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    • Dinner Menu

    Our dining room is open for dine in service 6 days a week!

    we offer take out during lunch and limited take out options during dinner and weekend services

    - If you have any allergies please notify our staff -

    Small Plates

    • Kaytrin’s Biscuits

      4 Buttermilk Biscuits Served With Honey Butter

    • Grit Tots

      Sausage Gravy, Homemade Hot Sauce, Gruyere

    • Crab Dip

      Crab, Pimento Cheese, Old Bay Crackers

    • Deviled Eggs

      Classic Preparation

    • Whipped Ricotta

      Confit Tomato, Garlic Parmesan Crunch, Herbs, Nashville Hot, Biscuit Flatbread

    • Potato Crusted Crab Cake

      Potato Chip Crust, Horseradish Slaw, Green Goddess

    • Fried Green Tomatoes

      Bacon, Pimento Cheese, Buttermilk Ranch

    • Chicken Wings

      Nashville Garlic Parmesan, Buttermilk Ranch, Pecorino

    • Biscuits and Gravy

      Buttermilk Biscuits with Sausage Gravy

    • Pork Belly

      Soy Molasses Glaze, Cauliflower Puree, Crispy Brussels Leaves, Pickled Peppers

    • Mussels Creole

      Holy Trinity, Creole Tomato Broth, Pesto Crostini

    • Smoked Beets

      Cumin Vinaigrette, Herb Goat Cheese Spread, Hazelnuts, Apple, Herbs

    Entrees

    • Short Rib

      Red Wine Braised Short Rib, Whipped Potato, Carrots, Crispy Things

    • NOLA Shrimp and Grits

      New Orleans Style BBQ, Pickled Peppers, Stone Ground Grits

    • Pecan Crusted Salmon

      Candied Yams, Soy Molasses Brussels Sprouts, Bourbon Brown Butter

    • Jambalaya

      Andouille Sausage, Shrimp, Smoked Chicken, Holy Trinity Rice, Spicy Tomato Stew

      Add lobster tail - Market price

    • Pork Chop Milanese

      Sage Biscuit Crust, Creole Honey Mustard, Fennel, Apple & Arugula Salad, Pecorino

    • Lobster Mac

      Lobster Fennel Cream, Gruyere, Lemon Tarragon Crumble

      Market price

    • Fried Chicken

      24 Hour Brined Bone In Half Bird, Choice of 2 Fixins’

    • Chicken and Waffles

      24 Hour Brined Bone In Half Bird, Waffle, Bourbon Maple Syrup, Honey Butter, Honey Hot Sauce

    • Scallops

      Cauliflower Pomme Puree, Bacon Onion Jam, Crispy Cauliflower Florets, Pomegranate Molasses, Chicken Spiced Gaufrettes

    • Add Lobster tail

    From the Garden

    • Caesar

      Cornbread Croutons, Shaved Pecorino, Cornbread Croutons

      $10

    • Wedge

      Bacon, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Tomatoes, Crispy Shallots, Dill, Ranch

      $15

    • Arugula Brussels Salad

      Arugula, Cranberries, Spiced Pecans, Pear, Gruyere, Crispy Onions, Dijon Bacon Vinaigrette

    Fixins’

    • Cole Slaw

    • French Fries

    • Macaroni Salad

    • Corn Bread

    • Candied Yams

    • Mashed Potato

    • Pork Braised Collard Greens

    • Macaroni and Cheese

    • Soy Molasses Brussels Sprouts

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    • Brunch Menu

    we always accept walk in guests, however we highly recommend making reservations for brunch. All brunch reservations require a credit card on file, if you do not cancel your reservation within 24 hours of your reservation time you will be subject to a $25.00 per person cancellation fee. 

    - please note we do not offer brunch take out on Saturday or Sundays during brunch -

    - all brunch checks will have an automatic 20% gratuity applied -

    - If you have any allergies please notify our staff -


    Small Plates

    • Kaytrin's Biscuits

      4 Buttermilk Biscuits with Honey Butter and Jam

      $6.50

    • Grit Tots

      Sausage Gravy, Hot Sauce, Gruyere

      $9

    • Deviled Eggs

      Classic Preparation

      $4

      gluten free

    • Fried Green Tomatoes

      Bacon, Pimento Cheese, Buttermilk Ranch

      $13

    • Biscuits and Gravy

      Buttermilk Biscuits, Sausage Gravy

      $9

    Biscuits

    • Bacon

      Bacon, Egg and Cheese on a Buttermilk Biscuit

      $14

    • Sausage

      Sausage, Egg and Cheese on a Buttermilk Biscuit

      $14

    • The Dad

      Fried Chicken, Cheddar, Bacon, Sausage Gravy, Sunny Egg on a Buttermilk Biscuit

      $18

    Benny’s

    • Lobster

      Butter Poached Lobster, Fried Green Tomatoes, Poached Eggs, Lemon-Thyme Hollandaise, Buttermilk Biscuit, Home Fries

      Market Price

    • Pork Belly Benny

      Pork Belly, Crispy Jalapeños, Pimento Hollandaise, Poached Eggs, Buttermilk Biscuit, Home Fries

      $18

    • Smoked Brisket

      Smoked Brisket, Smoked Gouda, Sunny Eggs, Whole Grain Mustard Hollandaise, Home Fries

      $19

    • Crab Cake Gone Wild

      Golden Fried Crab Cake, Sauteed Spinach, Roasted Poblano Hollandaise, Poached Egg, Cornbread, Home Fries

      $23

    Sweet Tooth

    • Creme Brulee Waffle

      Vanilla Creme Brulee, Strawberries

      $16

    • Churro French Toast

      Cinnamon Sugar Dipped French Toast, Whipped Cream, Nutella Drizzle, Fresh Berries

      $16

    • Banana Cream Pie Pancakes

      Vanilla Pudding, Caramelized Bananas, Nilla Wafer Crumble, Toasted Coconut

      $17

    Plates

    • Classic Breakfast

      Eggs, Biscuit, Home Fries, Choice of Bacon or Sausage

      $14

    • South of France Dip

      Creole Spiced Shaved Steak, Bourbon Caramelized Onions, Gruyere Cheese, Horseradish Cream, Jumbo Biscuit, Au Jus

      $23

    • Corned Beef Hash

      House Smoked Corned Beef Hash, Sunny Eggs, Biscuit

      $19

    • Short Rib Hash

      Cheesy Potato Hash, Peppers & Onions, Braised Short Rib, Sunny Eggs

      $23

    • The Tom Tom

      Waffle, Fried Chicken, Cheddar Cheese, Bacon, Bourbon Maple Syrup, Honey Hot Sauce

      $17

    • Smash Burger

      Two 4oz Patties, Lettuce, Tomato, American Cheese, Crave Sauce, Brioche Bun, Fries

      $19

    • Coop Deville

      Cheesy Bacon Scallion Waffle, Fried Chicken, Sausage Gravy, Cheddar, Hot Sauce, Sunny Egg

      $18

    • Shrimp and Grits

      New Orleans Style BBQ, Pickled Peppers, Stone Ground Grits

      $28

      gluten free

    • Chicken and Waffles

      24 Hour Brined Bone-In Half Bird, Waffle, Bourbon Maple Syrup, Honey Butter, Honey Hot Sauce

      $26

    • Fried Chicken

      24 Hour Brined Bone-In Half Bird, Choice of 2 Fixins

      $26

    • Crave Chicken Sandwich

      Lettuce, Pickles, Spicy Mayo, Brioche Bun, Choice of Mac Salad, Coleslaw or French Fries

      $14

    • Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich

      Dipped in Nashville Hot Oil, Topped with Pickles and Slaw, Choice of Mac Salad, Coleslaw or French Fries

      $16

    • Spring Birdie

      Yogurt, house coconut and brown sugar pumpkin seed granola, seasonal berries, pomegranate, orange honey, bee pollen

      $14

    Lunch Menu

    - If you have any allergies please notify our staff -

    Small Plates

    • Kaytrin’s Biscuits

      4 Biscuits Served with Honey Butter

      $6

    • Grit Tots

      Sausage Gravy, Hot Sauce, Gruyere

      $9

    • Crab Dip

      Crab, Pimento Cheese, Old Bay Crackers

      $17

    • Deviled Eggs

      Classic Preparation

      $4

      gluten free

    • Fried Green Tomatoes

      Bacon, Pimento Cheese, Buttermilk Ranch

      $13

    • Biscuits and Gravy

      Buttermilk Biscuits with Sausage Gravy

      $9

    • Chicken Wings

      Nashville Garlic Parmesan, Buttermilk Ranch, Pecorino

      $17

    • Crab Cake

      Potato Chip Crust, Horseradish Slaw, Green Goddess

      $19

    • Mussels Creole

      Holy Trinity, Creole Tomato Broth, Pesto Crostini

      $17

    • Smoked Beets

      Cumin Vinaigrette, Herb Goat Cheese, Hazelnuts, Apple, Herbs

      $15

    From the Garden

    • Caesar

      Romaine, Cornbread Croutons, Shaved Pecorino

      $10

    • Arugula Brussels Salad

      Arugula, Cranberries, Spiced Pecans, Pear, Gruyere, Crispy Onions, Dijon Bacon Vinaigrette

    • Wedge

      Bacon, Blue Cheese, Tomato, Crispy Shallot, Dill, Ranch

      $15

    Fixins’

    • Cole Slaw

      $4

    • French Fries

      $5

    • Macaroni Salad

      $4

    • Corn Bread

      $5

    • Mac and Cheese

      $7

    • Pork Braised Collard Greens

      $7

    Bird is the word

    Choice of macaroni salad, coleslaw or french fries • Gluten-free buns available upon request +$3

    • Crave Chicken Sandwich

      Fried Chicken, Bread and Butter Pickles, Lettuce, Spicy Mayo, Brioche Bun

      $15

    • Nashville Hot

      Fried Chicken, Pickles, Slaw, Brioche Bun

      $16

    • Full House

      Buttermilk Waffle, Sausage Gravy, Cheddar Cheese, Hot Sauce, Fried Chicken Breast, Scallions

      $19

    • Mediterranean Chicken Sandwich

      Grilled Chicken, Tzatziki, Arugula, Feta, Pickled Onions, Confit Tomato

      $16

    • Chicken and Waffles

      Bourbon Maple Syrup, Honey Butter, Honey Hot Sauce

      $26

    • Thats my Jam

      Fried Chicken, Caramelized Onion Bacon Jam, Honey Truffle Sage Aioli, Smoked Gouda, Bacon, Brioche Bun

      $16

    • Fried Chicken

      24 Hour Brined, Choice of 2 Fixins’

      $26

    • Truffled Feathers

      truffle Parmesan fried chicken, provolone, roasted garlic truffle aioli, arugula, brioche bun

      $16

    • The Southerner

      Pimento Cheese, Bacon, Pickled Green Tomato, Lettuce, Ranch

      $17

    Plates

    • Jambalaya

      Andouille sausage, smoked chicken, shrimp, holy trinity rice, spicy tomato stew

      $28

      gluten free, shellfish

    • Fish and Chips

      Cornmeal catfish, tartar sauce, french fries

      $16

    • NOLA Shrimp and Grits

      New Orleans style BBQ, pickled peppers, stone ground grits

      $28

      gluten free, shellfish

    • Hot Chick Soul Bowl

      Mac and cheese, fried chicken, ranch, bacon, gruyere, hot sauce

      $17

    • FGT BLT

      Fried Green Tomatoes, Confit Cherry Tomato, Arugula, Crispy Bacon, Green Goddess Dressing, Sourdough, Macaroni Salad

      $17

    • Lobster Mac and Cheese

      knuckle and claw meat, lobster fennel cram sauce, gruyere, lemon tarragon crumble

      market price

    • Buttermilk Fried Shrimp Po Boy

      chipotle remoulade, lettuce, tomato, pickles, served with macaroni salad

      $18

    All Catering orders must be placed at least 48 hours in advance. The Nest does not provide serving utensils or plates. 

    - If you have any allergies please notify our staff -

    Small plates

    • Devil Eggs

      priced per person, minimum of ten

      $1.75

    • Smoked Beets

      Cumin Vinaigrette, Herb Goat Cheese, Hazelnuts, Apple, Herbs

      $15

    • Grit tots

      priced per person, minimum of ten

      $3.50

    • Fried Green Tomato

      priced per person, minimum of ten

      $4.50

    • Biscuits and Gravy

      half pan

      $35

    • Biscuits and gravy

      full pan

      $66

    • Corn Bread

      priced per piece

      $3

    • Crab dip

      half pan - pimento cheese, cheddar cheese, crab, served with, crackers

      $70

    • Caesar Salad

      half pan

      $40

    • Caesar Salad

      Full pan

      $65

    • Mixed green salad

      half pan

      $35

    • mixed green salad

      full pan

      $55

    Entrees

    • Build your own fried chicken sandwiches

      priced per person - includes our fried chicken breasts on a brioche bun. on the side there will be lettuce, tomato, pickle slices, cheddar, buttermilk ranch, spicy mayo, add bacon for $1 per piece

      $16

    • Bone in fried chicken

      priced per piece, ordered in quantities of 5

      $3.75

    • red wine braised short ribs

      half pan

      $180

    • red wine braised short ribs

      full pan

      $350

    • Calvins Favorite

      half pan - Mashed potato, gravy, corn, fried chicken strips, shredded cheese, gravy

      $68

    • Calvins favorite

      full pan - Mashed potato, gravy, corn, fried chicken strips, shredded cheese, gravy

      $100

    • Hot Chick soul bowl

      half pan - Macaroni and cheese, fried chicken tenders, hot sauce, ranch, bacon

      $68

    • Smoked Beets

      Cumin Vinaigrette, Herb Goat Cheese Spread, Hazelnuts, Apple, Herbs

    • Fish and Chips

      half pan - cornmeal fried catfish, tarter sauce, french fries

      $65

    • pecan encrusted salmon filet

      half pan

      $90

    • pecan encrusted salmon filet

      full pan

      $170

    • lobster mac and cheese

      half pan or full pan are Market Price, please call for more details

    • Pork Tenderloin

      half pan

      $90

    • Pork Tenderloin

      full pan

      $170

    • Jambalaya full pan

      chicken, andouille sausage, shrimp, smokey tomato stew, rice

      $180

    • jambalaya half pan

      $90

    Fixins

    • Macaroni and cheese

      half pan

      $45

    • Macaroni and cheese

      full pan

      $80

    • Mashed potato

      half pan

      $45

    • Mashed potato

      full pan

      $80

    • pork braised collard greens

      priced per quart

      $17

    • Macaroni Salad

      priced per quart

      $14

    • Cole slaw

      priced per quart

      $14

    • Mashed sweet potato

      half pan

      $48

    • Mashed sweet potato

      full pan

      $85

    • Waffles

      priced per triangle, sold in quantities of four

      $2

    Sauces

    • Honey butter

      8oz

      $6

    • Honey Hot sauce

      8oz

      $12

    • bourbon maple syrup

      8oz

      $9

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