1632A Central Avenue
Albany, New York 12205
PH: 518.456.1653
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Central Steak is proud to offer the best of the All American Steakhouse. Prime Rib, Aged Steaks, Fresh Seafood, $5 kid's meals and Chef Devin Ziemann's cutting edge takes on steakhouse fare should satisfy all.

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"To my surprise I had the best Filet Mignon with mushrooms and onions that I have ever tasted. This rivaled $60 steaks from NYC. Atmosphere is great, and price and food are fantastic." Phil D.

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Dinner with Central Steak


Small Plates

Soup Feature 4

Soup Feature and Unlimited Salad Bar 13

Mussels* 11

“Leatherstocking Farms” white wine, ramp pesto broth, pickled chilies, arugula, crustini (gluten free orders, ask for no crostini)

Mushroom Puff 8

Mushroom medley, Pecorino, mozzarella, provolone, puff pastry, butter braised leeks, truffle cream sauce, port glaze

Eggplant Sorrento Aranchine 7

Prosciutto, tomato, Pecorino, mozzarella, and parmesan stuffing, vodka sauce, basil

Noodle Bowl 9

Udon noodle, braised pork belly, soft boiled egg, nori, wild mushroom miso broth.

Lobster and Scallop Dumpling 13

Ponzu, scallion wasabi aioli, pickled chillies, garlic chips

Shrimp Cocktail* 12

Traditional cocktail sauce

Flash Fried Oysters 12

Chipotle remoulade, pickled onion

Risotto Cake 9

Stuffed with a 6 minute egg, peppercorn crust, sweet pea cream, house made bacon, crispy leeks, parmesan.

Clams* 12

House made chorizo sausage, caramelized fennel, tomato sofrito broth, corn bread (gluten free orders, ask for no cornbread)

Calamari 11

Soy beans, toasted macadamia nut, cilantro, garlic chips, sweet chili lime sauce

BBQ Pork Ribs 11

Dry rubbed and hickory smoked, sweet and sour BBQ glaze, assorted pickle salad


Specialty Burgers

BLT Burger 15

Maple glazed rosemary house made smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, cracked pepper aioli, sesame brioche bun, house cut steak fries

Central Burger 15

House maple smoked bacon, “Adirondack Black Wax Cheddar”, crispy onion, bbq sauce, sesame brioche bun, house cut steak fries

Spring Harvest Burger 16

Fresh ground lamb shoulder, arugula, spring onion pesto, balsamic roasted tomato, “R&G Cheesemakers” goat cheese spread, sesame brioche bun, house cut steak fries


Pasta

Seafood Fra diavolo 30

Shrimp, mussels, clams, scallop, calamari, fennel, capers, pickled peppers, spicy white wine tomato broth, house made fettuccini

Lamb 15/21

Apple smoked lamb shoulder, cipollini onion, asparagus, balsamic roasted tomato, pea-mint pesto, lamb jus, house made gnocchi

Rigatoni Bolognese 15/19

Ground veal, beef and pork, braised pork shoulder, prime rib, proscuitto, tomato sauce, Pecorino.

Spring Vegetable 14/18

House made fettuccini, peas, caramelized fennel, wild mushroom, arugula, “Leatherstocking Farms” ramp pesto, lemon zest

Sunday Gravy 25

Braciole, meatballs, slow braised pork shoulder, red wine tomato sauce, spaghetti


Steaks and Chops

Prime Rib 22/26/30/34

8oz / 12oz / 16oz / 20oz
With homemade au jus

Veal T-Bone* 30

Lemon, garlic, cracked pepper and olive oil marinade, port wine glaze

Pork Chop* 24

Apple wood smoked organic pork, Apricot jam

Filet* 27/32

8oz / 12oz
roasted garlic butter

New York Strip Steak* 26/30

12oz / 16oz
Served with our Central Steak sauce

Rubbed Down Rib Eye* 28

14oz Rib Eye, Central Steak rub

Flank Steak* 23

Peppercorn crust, horseradish cream

Hanger Steak 23

Coffee molasses glaze, Sunnyside egg


Featured Entrees | Meat

Cajun Ribeye 30

Cajun rubbed 14oz ribeye steak, cotija cheese, chipotle- roasted garlic demi, sweet potato mash, seasonal vegetable

Black and Blue Strip 28

Peppercorn crusted 12 oz strip steak, Berkshire Bleu cheese, port wine glaze, warm potato salad

Roasted Chicken* 19

Lemon-honey brined ½ chicken, whipped potato, seasonal vegetable, roasted garlic jus

Honey Mustard Glazed Pork Chop* 25

Apple wood smoked, Apricot jam, corn bread, seasonal vegetable (gluten free orders, ask for a substitute for cornbread)

Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Pork Tenderloin 24

House made chorizo sausage, caramelized fennel, cotija and cornbread stuffing, salsa verde, sweet potato mash, seasonal vegetable

Smoked Pork Ribs 16/22

Dry rubbed and hickory smoked, sweet and sour BBQ glaze, pickle salad, corn bread.


Featured Entrees | Seafood

Shrimp Risotto* 27

Lemon-pepper marinated grilled shrimp, artichoke risotto, crisp proscuitto, long stem artichoke, asparagus, lemon basil caper sauce

Shitake Crusted Cod ⓢ 24

Crispy shitake and panko breading, bok choy, mushroom, and soy bean sauté, wild mushroom miso broth, chili oil

Scallops*ⓢ 28

Carrot and potato purée, roasted cipolin onion, pea and mint pesto, balsamic butter

Fish and Chips ⓢ 21

Crispy beer-battered cod, lemon tarragon steak fries, caper tartar sauce, coleslaw

Hazelnut Salmon ⓢ 25

Hazelnut and panko crust, sweet potato mash, charred Brussel Sprouts, truffle sage brown butter


Gluten Free*... please remember our kitchen is not a gluten free space. Any burger can be prepared without bread.

Simply Grilled ⓢ... Items can be prepared simply grilled or broiled.