As every chef knows, it’s important to slice, dice, and sauté genetically advanced ingredients before they grow too ripe and become dangerously self-aware. Eliminate the threat of preternatural provisions by dining out with today’s Groupon: for $12, you get $25 worth of comfort fare and drinks at The Orchard Tavern.

Since 1903, The Orchard Tavern has been hindering hunger pains with a menu of classic sandwiches, salads, burgers, hearty dinners, and more. Protein gobblers or confused vegetarians can order up the meat-lovers pizza, a fresh dough sphere topped with cheese and a conglomerate of sausage, pepperoni, bacon, meatballs, and ham ($12.29). Those ordering for their brontosaurus sidekicks can sample the caesar salad filled with crisp romaine lettuce, onions, croutons, and parmesan cheese ($7.29). With its family-oriented atmosphere, warming fireplace, and historical Albany tradition, The Orchard Tavern is perfect for a hearty dinner with friends or as a warming refuge from an unexpected June blizzard.

Reviews

The Orchard Tavern was featured on WNTY.com. Seven TripAdvisors give the location an average of four owl eyes. Eight Yelpers give it an average of four stars, and it has more than 1,000 likes on Facebook.

• We love the uncontrived yesteryear decor. We love the staff who always greets and serves us with a smile and great efficiency. – Lori12309, TripAdvisor
• The Orchard Tavern will be added to our list of regular dinner stops. It was comfortable, relaxing, and very pleasant. – Jeff S., Yelp