The Hollow Bar Kitchen Menu
Introducing The Hollow Bar Kitchen, a gem nestled in Albany, NY, where culinary delights and a vibrant atmosphere unite. Located at 79 N Pearl St, this establishment captivates diners with an eclectic decor and a friendly staff dedicated to exceptional service.
The menu showcases a range of tantalizing options, from juicy burgers like the Surf & Turf with shrimp and house remoulade to plant-based delights like the Vegan Beyond Burger. Salads such as the Kale Salad and Bok Joy cater to diverse palates, while unique desserts, including the indulgent Bread Pudding, are not to be missed.
Patrons rave about the memorable dining experience, highlighting dishes that blend flavor and creativity. Whether it’s a casual dinner or a festive gathering, The Hollow Bar Kitchen promises to enchant and satisfy every foodie’s cravings.
Starters
Mussels (*gf)
italian sausage or *soyrizo, spicy broth, grilled baguette or *gf bread
Brussels Sprouts (*v, gf)
Pan-seared brussels sprouts, maple sambal glaze, chorizo or *soyrizo
Hummus Board (v, *gf)
House 'hummus of the day', roasted red peppers, grilled naan or *gluten-free grilled bread
Tirokafteri (vg, *gf)
spicy feta dip, grilled naan or gf bread
Soup Du Jour
rotating selection
Beer Cheese Dip (vg)
cheese dip made with rotating house lager, caramelized onion, sharp cheddar, served with hot pretzel nugs house sweet mustard
Fried Mozzarella Wedges (*v, vg)
traditional mozzarella or Halo Food Co. vegan mozzarella deep-fried, served with marinara or spicy raspberry jam
Seitan Wings (v)
Halo Food Co. seitan wings, choice of mild, medium, hot, bbq, italian, bourbon, tennessee hot, soy-gochujang, served with vegan ranch
Wings (gf)
choice of mild, medium, hot, bbq, honey bbq, tennessee hot, italian, bourbon or soy-gochujang, served with blue cheese or ranch
Spinach Artichoke Dip (vg, gf)
served with tortilla chips
Chicken Tenders
Plain or tossed in wing sauces, 1.50
3-Bean Chili Lager Nachos (*v, vg)
jack cheddar or *vegan jack cheddar, black olives, tomatoes, jalapeños, chili, served with house-made salsa sour cream
Quesadilla (*v, vg)
Jack cheddar or *vegan jack cheddar, black beans, tomatoes, jalapenos, salsa and sour cream. Option to add protein
3-Bean Lager Chili (v)
simmered in rotating house lager. Option to add jack cheddar or vegan jack cheddar 1
Pub Fare
Salads
Kale Salad (*v, vg)
kale, *grated parm or house vegan parm, fried capers, house caesar dressing, grilled croutons
House Salad (v, gf)
mixed baby greens, cucumber, shaved carrot, peppers, dried fruit, olives, herbed balsamic vinaigrette
Signature Salad (vg, gf)
arugula, sautéed shiitakes, shaved asiago, truffle oil
Bok Joy (v)
bok choy, bell pepper, carrot, onion, crunchy chow mein noodles, mandarin oranges, sweet chili-soy dressing
Ribeye (gf)
grilled 16 oz. ribeye, garlic confit, seasonal veggies, garlic mashed potatoes
Salmon (gf)
sweet-soy marinated salmon filet, lemon risotto, pineapple salsa
Paella (*gf)
House-made sofrito, saffron rice, mussels, crab, shrimp, scallops, chorizo or soyrizo
Riggies (*v)
blackened chicken chorizo OR vegan chicken soyrizo, bell pepper, onion, jalapeños, rigatoni, parmesan or vegan mozzarella, *house vodka sauce
Vegan Filet au poivre (V)
peppercorn encrusted Chunk steak, roasted potatoes, seasonal veggies, brandy 'cream' sauce
Vegan Jerk Chicken (V, GF)
charred peppers and onions, coconut rice
Shrimp and Grits (GF)
sautéed shrimp, chorizo cheesy grits, over easy egg
Risotto (GF)
rotating weekly selection
Mains
Burgers
The Hollow
Pineland farms beef, cage-free fried egg, house habanero ketchup
The Vegan (v)
Beyond burger, vegan bun
The Surf Turf
Pineland farms beef, butterflied shrimp, house remoulade
The Standard
Pineland farms beef, brioche bun
Funghi
Pineland Farms beef, sautéed buttery mushrooms, swiss, truffle aioli
Beer Cheese Burger
Pineland Farms beef, beer cheese sauce, fried jalapenos and onions, pretzel bun
Tennessee Hot Chicken (*v)
choice of organic chicken or *vegan chicken, southern aioli, house sweet pickles, brioche or *ciabatta
House Dry-Rubbed Brisket
Slow-cooked beef brisket, melted swiss, chopped cherry peppers, balsamic sweet onion aioli, toasted brioche
Pesto (*v)
choice of organic chicken or *vegan chicken, *house pesto, roasted red peppers, provolone or vegan cheese, brioche or vegan bun
Reuben (*v)
choice of corned beef or vegan pastrami, sauerkraut, *russian, swiss or vegan cheese, grilled rye
Sandwiches
Sides
Truffle Garlic Parmesan Fries (vg, gf)
Balsamic sweet onion aioli and shaved parm
Spring Greens Side Salad (v, gf)
Spring mix, carrots, cucumbers, bell peppers, balsamic vinagrette
Sweet Potato Fries (v, gf)
French Fries (v, gf)
Seasonal Vegetable (v, gf)
Bread Pudding (vg)
Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Bites (*v)
French Press Coffee or Pot of Tea
Capital City Roasters Blend, Stash Tea