Bastard Restobar - Glens Falls (NY)

5 /5 Marc Hudock: This place easily outdoes any restaurant in Saratoga Springs (and is worth the trip without question) - especially if you are interested in thoughtfully creative food and cocktails. Its clear details matter to the owners, chef, and bartender, who are right there before you (in an open concept kitchen) executing their vision with humble intension. The dishes bring flavors and cuisine from around the world. We had the lobster gnocchi (Italian), bao buns (Chinese), lumpia (Filipino), and kare rice bowl (Japanese). It was all fantastic - just perfect for our night out celebrating our 21st wedding anniversary! Regarding the details, it went beyond the food to things like creative and custom drink glasses, green and healthy plants throughout the restaurant, and cool art work. The waitress provided pleasant suggestions and descriptions of the food - and was available whenever we needed. What a great night and experience!

5 /5 Michael Kelley: What a fantastic find! Eclectic, expertly prepared menu with unexpected flavor combinations grounded in authenticity and bastardized in the best way possible! Cuisine leans towards Japanese & Korean but offers an admirable array of choices, includes pastas and chicken. Open kitchen creates a welcoming energy and the friendly staff complements the experience. A great addition to the growing Downtown Glens Falls food scene!

5 /5 Aubrey Adams: Wow, this place absolutely blew me away! The staff is delightful—so friendly, welcoming, and attentive to every request and question about the food. I loved the open kitchen concept; it’s honest, inviting, and lets you see not only the food being prepared but also the passion and love that go into it. The food itself is nothing short of fantastic—flavorful, enticing, and unforgettable. Every bite feels crafted with care. The drinks are just as impressive: delicious, beautifully made, and full of character. Everything about this place screams passion, from the people to the atmosphere to what’s on the table. I truly loved every moment of it.

5 /5 Michael Forozis: If you want to eat somewhere that feels very intentional with its menu and decor, serves delicious food out of an open kitchen, and has the friendliest staff imaginable, look no further. You don’t even need to read what I wrote below. Sit at the bar!! The chefs, which are the owners, chatted with us on-and-off for the whole night. They, and everybody else working there, looks and acts truly happy to be working there. The open kitchen concept was so cool and we got to watch all our dishes be made. I was hesitant to get the short rib because I had gotten it at another place the night before. I couldn’t be more glad I did. It was out of this world. The French onion served with it was ridiculous as well. I ate the rest of my girlfriend’s ramen too—insane. The eggs are perfection.

5 /5 Justin Zaleski: I recently dined at Bastard Restobar in Glens Falls, and it was a delightful experience from start to finish. Even though the restaurant was quite busy around 7 PM, I found a cozy spot at the bar, which offered a great view of the open kitchen layout. The atmosphere was warm and homey, and the staff, including the lovely husband-and-wife owners, were incredibly friendly and welcoming. I tried the Korean seafood pancake, which was a generous portion, very filling but not greasy at all, and it came with a delicious sauce. For dessert, I had the semolina pudding, which was light and the perfect way to end the meal. While they don’t offer online takeout just yet, they’re working on it, and honestly, it’s worth dining in to soak up the fantastic atmosphere. I’ll definitely be returning soon!