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Houlihan's Restaurant

Tel: (518) 869-8077

Address: 1 Crossgates Mall Rd, Albany NY

Cuisine: American

Average Price: $$ ($11 to $30)

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Appetizers
	Blackened Chicken & Caramelized Onion Quesadilla With a blend of cheddar and jalapeño jack cheeses. Sour cream, guacamole and salsa on the side.
	Calamari Hand breaded in our peppery buttermilk batter, cooked to a golden brown. Served with sesame ginger dipping sauce and a pool of fiery Sriracha sauce for a wild kick! Also available traditional style, served with marinara sauce.
	Classic Ultimate Nachos Tortilla chips topped with cheddar and jalapeño jack cheeses, spicy chili con carne, sour cream, jalapeño, tomatoes, scallions, guacamole and our homemade salsa.
	Classic Wings Thai Chile Style - Slathered in our spicy-sweet glace of Serrano chilies, honey, ginger, soy and Sriracha. Buffalo Style - Fried crispy, served with bleu cheese dressing.
	Classic Wings & Things Appetizer Sampler ’Shrooms, Potato Skins, and Buffalo Wings with creamy horseradish, sour cream and bleu cheese dressing.
	Classic Jumbo mushroom caps stuffed with herb and garlic cream cheese, coated in distinctly crunchy panko bread crumbs and crisp-fried. Served with creamy horseradish sauce. Over eleven billion served since 1972.
	Hot Cheese Fries Sharp cheddar cheese, jack cheese and bacon piled on our French fries and baked until the cheese is hot and melted. Served with our homemade Garlic Ranch dressing and topped with scallions.
	Itty Bitty Burgers Three of our tasty burgers with cheddar cheese, onion, tomato and shredded lettuce. Add additional burgers for $2.50 each.
	Lettuce Wraps Sesame chicken sauté with crisp lettuce cups. We use peanut oil in this dressing.
	New Crispy Flatbread Prosciutto Pizza Roasted garlic white sauce, oven dried balsamic tomatoes, Fontana, provolone, parmesan cheese and prosciutto.
	Original Chicken Fingers Hand breaded and fried golden. Choose one of the following: Traditional — Served with honey mustard and BBQ sauces. Buffalo-style — Tossed in a tangy Buffalo sauce and served with bleu cheese dressing.
	Salsa Cruda Bruschetta French baguette brushed with olive oil, fresh garlic and toasted. Topped with herb cream cheese, fresh basil salsa cruda and shaved parmesan.
	Shrimp Cocktail Five large shrimp served with tangy Cocktail sauce.
	Shrimp Cocktail & Bruschetta Sampler Four large shrimp with cocktail sauce and four Salsa Cruda Bruschetta.
	Spinach Dip With Cheesy Lavosh Our classic recipe, served with crisp lavosh pizzette topped with tomatoes, pepper jack cheese, fresh cilantro.
	Stuffed Potato Skins Jumbo bakers mounded with crisp bacon, scallions, jack and cheddar cheeses, served with sour cream.
	Tuna Wontons Seared rare tuna rolled in wonton wrappers, seared and drizzled with sweet soy. With Napa slaw in rice wine vinaigrette, wasabi mayo for dipping.
Cappuccino & Irish Coffee Houlihan’s cappuccinos are unique and delicious, sweet and satisfying. Traditional cappuccinos also available.
	Acqua Panna
	Americana Cappuccino Chambord and Frangelico® topped with heavy whipped cream, cinnamon and nutmeg.
	Arizona Lemon Tea
	Arizona Raspberry Tea
	Buena Vista™ Irish Coffee This is the original recipe, right down to the glass. Made with Bushmills Irish Whiskey®.
	Coke
	Diet Coke
	Fresh Squeezed Lemonade
	Fresh-brewed Tazo Tea
	Houlihan’s Cappuccino A blend of six liqueurs topped with whipped cream and chocolate.
	Houlihan’s Fruit Fizz (Kid’s love it!)
	Houlihan’s Premium Coffee
	Houlihan’s Special Recipe Cappuccino
	Latte Or Espresso
	Monin Flavored Lemonades
	Monin Flavored Teas
	Nutty Irish Frangelico® and Baileys® Irish Cream topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
	Pellegrino
	Sprite
	Tea Hot or Iced
Chef's Specials-dessert
	Root Beer Float With homemade chunk chocolate cookies.
Chef's Specials-entrees
	Almond Crusted Tilapia Amaretto beurre blance, fresh seasonal berries, grilled asparaus. RECOMMENDED WINE PAIRING: Toasted Head Chardonnay.
	Calamari Salad Crisp, peppery calamari, nap cabbage, banana wheels, cilantro, crunchy cashews in our aromatic banana-ginger vinaigrette. RECOMMENDED WINE PAIRING: Ecco Domani Pinot Grigio.
	Grilled Chile-lime Shrimp 8 Shrimp, slow marinated in tomatillo and fresh-squeezed lime juice. With pico rice, black beans, Napa slaw and chiptle mayo dipping sauce. RECOMMENDED WINE PAIRING: Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc.
	Portobello Mushroom Enchiladas Caramelizd onions, Serrano chilies, Smokey cheese sauce, black beans, pico rice, sweet chipotle Napa slaw. RECOMMENDED WINE PAIRING: Cross point Pinot Noir.
Chef's Specials-starters
	1 Lb. Peel & Eat Shrimp Pickled vegetable blend, lemons, remoulade & cocktail sauces.
	French Fried Asparagus Tender, young bed asparagus breaded with provencal bread crumbs. Served with a lemon-horseradish crème dipping sauce.
	Warm Almond Crusted Brie Grapes, strawberries, fig-balsmic glaze, walnut raisin crisps, lemon baby greens.
Desserts And Beverages All Desserts are prepared on premise.
	Candy Sundae Two big scoops each of super-premium vanilla and chocolate ice cream topped with crushed Snickers® and Reese’s® peanut butter cup pieces, drizzled with chocolate and caramel sauces. Topped with whipped cream.
	Caramel-topped Apple Pie Fresh apples baked into an extra large deep-dish pie covered with walnut streusel and hot caramel sauce. Served warm with super-premium vanilla ice cream.
	Classic Caramel Nut Crunch Pie Crushed Snickers® candy bar pieces mixed with super-premium vanilla ice cream, then scooped into our Oreo® cookie and peanut crust, topped with warm caramel and fudge sauces.
	Classic Chocolate Cappuccino Cake Rich chocolate layered cake with chocolate ganache, covered with espresso icing. Served with scoops of super-premium vanilla and chocolate ice cream, then topped with caramel and chocolate sauces.
	Classic Kamikaze Brownie Sundae A rich chocolate brownie, served warm and topped with super-premium vanilla ice cream, hot fudge and whipped cream.
	Strawberry Cheesecake Smooth and creamy cheesecake baked in a graham cracker nut crust ladled with strawberry sauce.
Mini Desserts
	Creme Brule Our rich French style custard topped with sugar, heated to a light golden brown. Garnished with a strawberry.
	Ice Cream Sundae Vanilla or chocolate with fudge and whipped cream.
	Three’s Company Any three mini’s.
	Triple Berry Cobbler Blueberry, blackberry, raspberry. Add ice cream for $1.49.
Ribs Add Your Choice of Soup or Salad for only $2.99 extra.
	1/2 Slab Ribs And Gulf Shrimp Choose four grilled or four crisp-fried gulf shrimp. Served with seasoned fries.
	Classic 3-way Mixed Grill A 1/2 rack of our slow cooked BBQ ribs, a grilled chicken breast and four gulf shrimp. Served with Red Bliss mashed potatoes and cocktail sauce.
	Classic Baby Back Bbq Ribs Slow cooked in a sweet, smoky sauce and barbecued to a glaze just before coming to your table. Served with seasoned fries.
Salads Add a bowl of homemade soup $2.99.
	Ahi Tuna Salad Seared rare tuna, Napa cabbage, cilantro, bananas and cashews tossed in our house-made banana-ginger vinaigrette. Topped with crispy wonton strips and drizzled with a sweet soy sauce.
	Chicken Asian Chop Chop Sautéed sesame chicken on a Chop Chop style Napa salad, with jicama, snow peas, peanuts and bell peppers all tossed in Napa dressing. (We use peanut oil in this dressing.). Also prepared vegetarian style.
	Classic Bbq Salmon Salad Fire grilled Atlantic salmon fillet basted with tangy BBQ sauce, chilled greens, mandarin oranges, spiced pecans, corn tortilla straws, jicama and sweet citrus vinaigrette.
	Classic Buffalo Bleu Salad Hand-breaded chicken tenderloins tossed in Buffalo wing sauce, bacon, juicy tomatoes, red onions, peppers, toasted spicy pecans, garlic ranch dressing and topped with Pepper Jack, crumbled bleu cheese and tortilla straws.
	Classic Caesar Fresh chopped romaine, crispy garlic butter croutons and parmesan cheese. With chicken $10.99, With shrimp or salmon $12.99.
	Heartland Chicken Salad Hand-breaded chicken tenderloins, fresh greens, bacon, jalape~no jack cheese, tortilla straws, toasted spicy pecans, peppers, red onions, juicy tomatoes and garlic ranch dressing. Also available grilled.
	Mandarin Grilled Chicken Salad Our classic grilled chicken salad with snow peas, red onions, red bell peppers, wonton strips, oven toasted white and black sesame seeds, peanuts, mandarin oranges in a tangy-sweet peanut dressing.
	Rancho Use Steak Salad A grilled, USDA Choice-sirloin steak skewer, fresh greens, white cheddar, juicy tomatoes, creamy garlic ranch dressing, zingy onion straws.
	Side Caesar Side salad of fresh chopped romaine, crispy garlic butter croutons and parmesan cheese.
	Tossed Simple Greens Choice of dressings: ranch, French, creamy bleu cheese, thousand island, low cal ranch, mango, honey lime, peanut or Caesar. Ask server for additional selections.
Sandwiches All served with your choice of one side item. SIDE ITEMS: French Fries, House Tortilla Chips with Homemade Salsa, Beans and Pico Rice with Jack Cheese. Add a side Caesar Salad, Tossed Simple Greens, a bowl of Baked Potato Soup, French Onion Soup or Homema
	1/2 Sandwich With Soup or Side Salad Combo. Choose a 1/2 French Dip, 1/2 Farmhouse Club on Focaccia, 1/2 BLT, 1 Fish Taco or 1/2 Southwest Chicken Wrap* with your choice of soup, house or side Caesar salad.
	Chicken Parmesan On Focaccia Chicken breast rolled in bread crumbs and flash-sautéed in extra virgin olive oil. Served on focaccia bread spread with basil pesto, aged provolone & parmesan cheeses and ladled with our house marinara.
	Classic Buffalo Chicken Sandwich Boneless chicken breast hand breaded and tossed in spicy Buffalo sauce. Served on a toasted whole wheat bun with lettuce, tomato and bleu cheese dressing on the side.
	Classic Cajun Chicken Grille Cajun seasoned chicken breast grilled and served on a toasted whole wheat bun with melted provolone, red and green bell peppers and onions. Topped with fresh-shredded lettuce and tomato.
	Classic Reuben Lean corned beef, thin sliced and topped with sweet Bavarian sauerkraut and Swiss cheese on toasted marble rye with Thousand Island dressing.
	Classic Southwest Chicken Wrap Sliced grilled chicken breast, jalapeño jack cheese, crisp lettuce, spiced pecans, red peppers, tomatoes, bacon and brushed with chipotle-smoked mozzarella sauce. Tossed in a garlic ranch dressing and rolled in a grilled tortilla with a side of homemade s
	Creamy Gorgonzola Chicken Grilled, herb rubbed chicken breast, spring mix, balsamic grape tomatoes and onions. Smothered in creamy gorgonzola cheese and served on a whole wheat bun fresh from our oven.
	Farmhouse Club Honey baked ham, mesquite smoked turkey breast, thick sliced bacon, basil pesto aioli and buttery gouda layered between toasted focaccia bread. Topped with spring mix and juicy tomatoes.
	Fish Tacos A Southern California staple and guest favorite. Two soft flour tortillas layered with chipotle mayo, breaded flaky tilapia, Napa cabbage, pico and a sweet honey-cumin dressing. Served with tortilla chips and our homemade salsa.
	French Dip A 7 oz. stack of shaved roast beef cooked in au jus to seal in its flavor, then covered in aged provolone on a toasted torpedo roll.
	New Brentwood Chicken Sandwich Chicken breast marinated with fresh, chopped rosemary then grilled and basted with garlic wine butter. Topped with smoked bacon, gouda cheese and Dijon-spiked mayo on our toasted whole wheat bun fresh from the oven. With baby greens, vine ripe tomato and
Seafood And Pasta Add Your Choice of Soup or Salad for only $2.99 extra. ASK ABOUT TODAY’S FRESH FISH SELECTION.
	Chicken Marsala Chicken scaloppini dusted in seasoned flour, then sautéed with sliced mushrooms and Marsala wine sauce. Served over linguine topped with basil salsa cruda and shaved parmesan. Served with a garlic bread stick.
	Classic Mustard Encrusted Salmon Atlantic salmon fillet encrusted with Dijon bread crumbs over baby potatoes, sautéed onions, bacon and spinach in sherry-honey beurre blanc.
	Classic Tuscany Lemon Chicken Tender chicken scaloppini dusted in seasoned flour and sauteed in olive oil. Tossed with mushrooms in our creamy three cheese lemon sauce. Topped with tomatoes and parmesan cheese. Served over linguine.
	Coriander Grilled Salmon A 8 oz. fillet of Atlantic salmon rubbed with a mixture of chopped herbs. Served on Red Bliss mashed potatoes and ladled with Chile Verde butter sauce. Comes with fresh seasonal vegetables. Low Crab Coriander Grilled Salmon - served with our signature Cal
	Crisp Fried Shrimp And Fries Gulf shrimp (7), battered, rolled in panko bread crumbs for a crunchier texture and fried golden. Served with French fries and cocktail sauce.
	Fettuccine Alfredo Fettuccine tossed in our rich Alfred sauce and a blend of Fontana, provolone and grated parmesan cheeses. With grilled chicken $13.99, With grilled shrimp skewer $15.99.
	Low Crab Grilled Shrimp Skewers Gulf shrimp (8), in a garlic-herb marinade, grilled to perfection. Served with steamed broccoli and our California Mashers.
	Navajo Chicken Pasta Tender slices of spicy grilled chicken breast, red and green peppers, onions and mushrooms tossed in our smoked-chipotle and roasted red pepper cream sauce. Topped with scallions, fresh grated parmesan and tomatoes.
	Shrimp Scampi Gulf shrimp sautéed with garlic, cream and parmesan. Served over linguine and topped with grilled zucchini and grated parmesan.
Side Dishes
	Beans With Pico Rice and Jack Cheese.
	Bread Basket
	Broccoli
	California Mashers
	Fries
	House Tortilla Chips With Homemade Salsa.
	Loaded Potato
	Mashed Potatoes
	Pasta
	Rice Pilaf
	Salt Licked Baked Potato
	Seasonal Vegetables
	Side Of Fried Or Broiled Shrimp (4).
Soups Classic French Onion soup and Houlihan’s Famous Baked Potato soup are homemade.
	Classic Our Original Baked Potato Soup
	Classic Quiche And Soup Or Salad Combo Houlihan’s original deep-dish quiche. A freshly made daily selection served with your choice of soup, house salad or side Caesar salad.
	French Onion Soup With Provolone & Crouton.
	Homemade Soup Of The Day
	Soup & Salad Combo Your choice of soup served with house or side Caesar salad.
Specialties Add a side Caesar Salad, Tossed Simple Greens, a bowl of Baked Potato Soup, French Onion Soup or Homemade Soup of the Day $2.99.
	Chicken Finger Platter Chicken tenderloins fried golden and served with French fries. Choose one of the following: Traditional - Served with honey mustard sauce. Buffalo-style - Tossed in a tangy Buffalo sauce and served with bleu cheese dressing.
	Chicken Parmesan Chicken breast rolled in Italian bread crumbs and cooked in a homemade marinara sauce with a touch of Alfred, served over pasta. Topped with melted Fontana, provolone and grated parmesan cheeses.
	Chipotle-smoked Chicken Enchiladas Served platter style. Enchiladas filled with tomato-marinated chicken, onions, garlic and queso fresco atop a spicy, chipotle-smoked mozzarella sauce. Served with pico rice, black beans, bacon and sweet chipotle slaw.
	Classic Grilled Rosemary Chicken A boneless double breast grilled with fresh, fragrant rosemary. Served on our Red Bliss mashed potatoes with fresh seasonal vegetables. Low Crab Rosemary Chicken - served with our signature California Mashers in place of Red Bliss Mashers and steamed broc
	Classic Jambalaya A traditional recipe. Cajun sausage, chicken and gulf shrimp in a hearty Creole sauce poured over rice.
	Classic Oriental Stir Fry Vegetable $10.99, Shrimp $15.99, Chicken $12.99, Garden fresh vegetables sautéed with snow peas, mushrooms, bell peppers and onions in a ginger-garlic sauce and deglazed with plum sauce. Served over fluffy rice and topped with crispy noodles, toasted sesa
	Classic Sizzling Fajitas Chicken $13.99, Steak $15.99, Combo $15.99, Vegetarian $11.99, Your choice of char grilled chicken breast, steak or a combo of both served with red and green bell peppers and onions. Comes with sour cream, cheddar cheese, guacamole, shredded lettuce, hous
	Down Home Pot Roast Slow cooked, with Red Bliss mashed potatoes, home-style vegetables and a rich red wine mushroom sauce. Topped with onion straws.
	Stuffed Chicken Breast Stuffed with garlic-herb cream cheese, breaded and baked until golden brown. Served with fresh vegetables and Red Bliss mashed potatoes.
Specialty Burgers Our half-pound burgers are 100% Premium Black Angus Beef. Black Angus is known as the most tender and flavorful beef available. All served with your choice of one side item: French Fries, House Tortilla Chips with Homemade Salsa, Beans and Pico Rice with
	Black & Blue Burger We season our burger with Cajun seasoning, grill and top it with melted blue cheese crumbles. Served on a fresh-baked whole wheat bun baked right here. Topped with vine ripened tomatoes, sweet red onion, lettuce and pickle planks on the side.
	Burger Straight Up Served on a fresh-baked whole wheat bun baked right here. Topped with vine ripened tomato, sweet red onion, lettuce, and pickle planks served on the side.
	Creamy Gorgonzola Burger Served on a fresh-baked whole wheat bun and topped with balsamic onions and tomatoes, creamy gorgonzola cheese, spring mix and pickle planks served on the side.
	Gourmet Bacon Cheese Burger Served on a fresh-baked whole wheat bun baked right here, served with crisp freshly cooked smoked bacon. Topped with your choice of cheese, vine ripened tomato, sweet red onion, lettuce, and pickle planks served on the side.
	Gourmet Mushroom Swiss Burger Served on a fresh-baked whole wheat bun baked right here, fresh mushrooms sautéed in red wine butter till they’re tender and layered onto our gourmet burger. Topped with melted Swiss cheese, vine ripened tomato, sweet red onion, lettuce, and pickle planks
	Low Crab Burger This burger comes with fresh steamed broccoli and our California mashers. Served without the bun and your choice of cheese.
	New Tillamook Burger Two thick slices of Tillamook cheddar (aged over nine months), vine ripened tomato, sweet red onion and a little lettuce cup on our hearty, whole wheat bun fresh from our oven. Pickle planks served on the side.
	Vegetarian Burger Burger style vegetarian patty, grilled then topped with caramelized onions, barbecue sauce, provolone and cheddar cheeses, served on a toasted fresh-baked whole wheat bun.
Steaks All Steaks served with choice of House salad, side Caesar salad or a choice of soup. Served with Salt Licked baked potato topped with butter and sour cream or Houlihan’s Famous Mashed Potatoes and fresh vegetables.
	10 Oz. Usda Aged Choice Top Sirloin A generous 10 oz. cut, grilled to your specification and basted with red wine butter. Low Crab Choice Top Sirloin - served with our signature California Mashers and steamed broccoli.
	Cabernet Sirloin A 10 oz. USDA Aged Choice sirloin, grilled then hand sliced and served over a toasted baguette. Topped with Cabernet sauce and onion straws.
	Classic New York Strip The New York Strip is one of the most flavorful cuts of meat. Our hearty 12 oz. is grilled to your specifications and topped with red wine garlic butter.
	Classic Prime Rib Of Beef (Served Thurs., Fri., Sat. after 4 p.m., All Day Sun.), Our signature Choice cut of beef, slow roasted until tender and seasoned to perfection. Served with horseradish sauce and au jus. Ask your server for temperature and availability. To insure the highe
	Filet Mignon The classic, center cut, extremely tender 8 oz. USDA Aged filet char grilled.
	Top Sirloin And Gulf Shrimp A tender 10 oz. aged USDA Sirloin char grilled with your choice of four grilled or four crisp-fried shrimp. Served with tangy cocktail sauce. Low Crab Choice - served with our signature California Mashers and steamed broccoli.

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Houlihan's Restaurant

Blackened Chicken & Caramelized Onion Quesadilla

Calamari

Classic Ultimate Nachos

Classic Wings

Classic Wings & Things Appetizer Sampler

Classic 

Hot Cheese Fries

Itty Bitty Burgers

Lettuce Wraps

New Crispy Flatbread Prosciutto Pizza

Original Chicken Fingers

Salsa Cruda Bruschetta

Shrimp Cocktail

Shrimp Cocktail & Bruschetta Sampler

Spinach Dip With Cheesy Lavosh

Stuffed Potato Skins

Tuna Wontons

Acqua Panna

Americana Cappuccino

Arizona Lemon Tea

Arizona Raspberry Tea

Buena Vista™ Irish Coffee

Coke

Diet Coke

Fresh Squeezed Lemonade

Fresh-brewed Tazo Tea

Houlihan’s Cappuccino

Houlihan’s Fruit Fizz

Houlihan’s Premium Coffee

Houlihan’s Special Recipe Cappuccino

Latte Or Espresso

Monin Flavored Lemonades

Monin Flavored Teas

Nutty Irish

Pellegrino

Sprite

Tea

Root Beer Float

Almond Crusted Tilapia

Calamari Salad

Grilled Chile-lime Shrimp

Portobello Mushroom Enchiladas

1 Lb. Peel & Eat Shrimp

French Fried Asparagus

Warm Almond Crusted Brie

Candy Sundae

Caramel-topped Apple Pie

Classic Caramel Nut Crunch Pie

Classic Chocolate Cappuccino Cake

Classic Kamikaze Brownie Sundae

Strawberry Cheesecake

Creme Brule

Ice Cream Sundae

Three’s Company

Triple Berry Cobbler

1/2 Slab Ribs And Gulf Shrimp

Classic 3-way Mixed Grill

Classic Baby Back Bbq Ribs

Ahi Tuna Salad

Chicken Asian Chop Chop

Classic Bbq Salmon Salad

Classic Buffalo Bleu Salad

Classic Caesar

Heartland Chicken Salad

Mandarin Grilled Chicken Salad

Rancho Use Steak Salad

Side Caesar

Tossed Simple Greens

1/2 Sandwich

Chicken Parmesan On Focaccia

Classic Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

Classic Cajun Chicken Grille

Classic Reuben

Classic Southwest Chicken Wrap

Creamy Gorgonzola Chicken

Farmhouse Club

Fish Tacos

French Dip

New Brentwood Chicken Sandwich

Classic