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Monday 11am - 8pm Tuesday 11am - 8pm Wednesday 11am - 8pm Thursday 11am - 8pm Friday 11am - 8pm Saturday 12pm - 8pm

Illusive Restaurant & Bar

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Illusive Restaurant & Bar

Chef Joseph Serving Elevated Lunch & Dinner. Modern Upscale-Casual Restaurant/Bar

Serving Elevated Pub Fare In Our Upscale-Casual Setting
Family Owned & Operated Restaurant Since 2015.
*2nd Place Best Burger NYS Beef Council 2022
*1st Place Peoples Choice Capital Wing Wars 2022
*4th Place Best Burger NYS Beef Council 2021

12/15/2025

🚨We will be Closing For Dinner Service🚨

🚨Dinning Room will operate as normal until 4pm Friends🚨

🚨Take Out Still Available🚨

Hold your horses (and your hunger)! 🐴
Our dining room is taking a night off for a private shindig
on 12/16/25

But don't fret, you can still get your grub on with our to-go orders. We'll be whipping up all your favorites for you to enjoy in the comfort of your own kingdom! 👑"

12/11/2025

Bolognese w/Mini Penne Pasta

Chicken Parmigiano-Reggiano

No Game playing around here

All high Quality Ingredients

🚨Catering Suggestions in Comments

12/09/2025

🚨ALL PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED TO THE🚨

Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Rensselaer County

The Ugly Christmas Sweater Charity Raffle is back, and it’s uglier than your last situationship. 🤢🤮

White Claw, Sam Adams & Tito’s have blessed us with sweaters that scream:
“I’m festive but also one bad day away from buying a weighted blanket.” 🎅🎄

Come donate, enter to win sweaters, and pretend we’re all thriving. 🎁🥳
It’s Christmas. We lie this time of year. 🤥🤫

1 Entry — $5
6 Entries — $20
15 Entries — $40
30 Entries — $75

Winners will be picked Tuesday, December 23rd! 🗓️🎉
❄

12/05/2025

We do some pretty good things on this side of the water

Illusive Restaurant & Bar
3 Ferry Street Rensselaer 🚢🛣️
518 977 3602 📱📞

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery—and failure

11/28/2025

Full Deal Steal 🤝💰

> Why brave the mall crowds and fight over a discounted toaster when you can gracefully walk in here and get FREE FOOD MONEY? 🤩💰🎁
> Our Black Friday Gift Card Deals are LIVE starting TODAY and TOMORROW! 🛍️🏷️🎉

> Skip the parking lot chaos and grab the easiest gift of the season (while pocketing a little something extra for yourself). It's the only shopping we approve of this weekend! 🚗💨🎁

> Here’s the Deal:

> * 🎁 Buy $25, Get a $5 Bonus
> * 💰 Buy $50, Get a $10 Bonus
> * 🎉 Buy $75, Get a $15 Bonus
> * 👑 Buy $100, Get a $25 Bonus

> Come on down today or tomorrow and let us help you become the holiday hero AND the savings champion!

11/17/2025

French Dip Bacon Smash 🥓🍔
Double Smashed Black Angus Patties 🥩🍔
Candy Bacon/Caramelized Onions/Alpine Swiss 🥓🧅🧀
Horseradish Sauce/ Lettuce 🌿🌶️
Toasted Sour Dour Bread 🍞😋
Au Jus Dipping Sauce 🥣👌

11/14/2025

This Sharable has been a hit since we added it to our menu 🎯✨

Tomato & Burrata Dip 🍅🧀
Slow Roasted Heirloom Tomatoes 🌿
Fresh Burrata/Imported Oil Olive 🇮🇹🫒
Honey Comb/Crispy Prosciutto 🥓🍯
Micro Basil/Balsamic Pearls 🌱💧
Garlic Toast 🍞😋

Squeeze that Honey Comb all over 🍯👐
mix and dip away 🥣🤤

11/14/2025

🛑 🚨 IMPORTANT PSA: We're Chefs, Not Handymen! 🤣
Just a friendly reminder: As much as we love you all, we do not open jars or bottles! 🙅‍♂️ That's what strong arms are for (or maybe a rubber grip 😉).
But what is inside these famously sealed jars? 🤔 And what about the goods that go on our food?

💖 All the Homemade Love! 💖
We pour our hearts into everything we make! Not only are our two signature dressings packed with flavor, but ALL of our Sandwiches and Burger Sauces are also made with that same homemade love!
✨ Introducing our superstar, homemade dressings! ✨

* 🍯 Balsamic Vinaigrette: The healthy hero! It’s basically just pure deliciousness: Honey, Balsamic vinegar, and spices. That's it! No weird chemicals, no nasty byproducts. Just clean, tasty flavor. Your salad will thank you! 🥗

* 👑 Caesar Dressing: Our pride and joy! This is the real deal—as close as you can get to a fresh, classic tableside Caesar. Forget the fake stuff; this is the rich, authentic flavor you crave. 🤤
We’ve been perfecting these recipes for over 20 years 🕰️, so trust us, it's worth the workout to twist that lid off! 💪 Enjoy!

11/13/2025

The Ricotta Raft
New Menu Addition

Whipped Ricotta
Maple Bourbon Baby Carrots
Pomegranate Seeds
Candied Pecans
Puff Pastry
Balsamic Pearls/Micro Basil

11/11/2025

🍔 A Heartwarming Update & A New Menu Item! ❤️🍔
Hello friends! We have a very special update we want to share with you all. ✨😊

A couple of weeks ago, we had the wonderful pleasure of hosting Cameron A'Lise Rodgers and her son, Cutter, for a very unique "Homecoming" celebration. 🥳🎉 Due to a special needs situation, Cutter was unable to attend his official school homecoming. So, they chose to come here for a celebratory dinner instead! 💖
We made sure Cutter felt incredibly welcomed and appreciated. 🤗🌟 If you missed the original story, you can find the news coverage on WNYT NewsChannel 13 📰📺

The Cutter Classic is Born! 🍔🌟
While planning our new Fall/Winter menu, we were so touched by the experience that we decided to commemorate it permanently! 💖✍️ We have officially renamed our signature House Classic Burger to the Cutter Classic. 🍔🥳!

His reaction when he saw his name on the menu for the very first time was truly amazing—pure, genuine happiness that warmed all of our hearts again. 🥰🥹💖 We feel like we've gained lifelong friends from this wonderful experience. 🫂💞
We were also lucky enough to have WTEN stop by to capture this moment! 🎥📰🌟 We will let you all know the air date as soon as we have it. 🗓️

In the meantime, you simply must check the comments below to see Cutter's incredible reaction! 🤩⬇️ We will also be reposting the original post about his first visit here. 🔄 It’s a great story and we are so happy to be part of it all. 🎉😊

11/11/2025

🔥 Illusive Restaurant & Bar Needs YOU! (LINK in COMMENTS)
(Seriously, our egos are at stake.) 🔥

We Interrupt Your Scrolling for a Moment of Serious Silliness!
We're up for a few awards, and honestly, we're kind of scared to lose. Our chef, Joseph, has been practicing his "victory dance" in the kitchen, and it's something you need to see.

To make that happen, you've got to cast your one-time vote for Illusive Restaurant & Bar in these categories:
* 🥇 Best Chef/ Joseph Ventrice
* 🍔 Best Burger
* 🍗 Best Wings
* 🥗 Best Salads
* 🍹 Best Happy Hour
* 🍝 Best Meatballs
* 👑 Best Restaurant (Rensselaer County)

If we don't win, we'll still love you, but maybe not as much. 😉 JK. We adore all of our wonderful followers
Click the link in the COMMENTS to vote!
Do it for the happy hour!

A yone that votes to vote for at least 20 categories, they will be entered into a raffle for a 50 gift card with the Besties

Address

3 Ferry Street
Rensselaer, NY
12144

Opening Hours

Monday	11am - 8pm
Tuesday	11am - 8pm
Wednesday	11am - 8pm
Thursday	11am - 8pm
Friday	11am - 8pm
Saturday	12pm - 8pm

Telephone

+15189773602

Website

http://www.illusives.com/

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