TRADITION

Blue Ribbon Family Restaurant is currently in its third generation of family ownership. Established in 1977, the Blue Ribbon started out as a small diner with a small menu, serving classic American favorites like hot open turkey sandwiches, burgers, and homestyle baked goods. In 1980 the Blue Ribbon entered their cheesecake at the Finger Lakes and Vermont Fall Festival and won first prize. More success followed at the Massachusetts and Vermont Fall Festivals in 1981, giving way to five consecutive first prize awards at the Coliseum in New York City. Over time the popularity of the restaurant demanded more seating. Remodeled several times throughout the years, the spacious yet cozy dining rooms offer a comfortable dining atmosphere.

QUALITY

Today, the Blue Ribbon is not only known for their award winning cheesecake, but also for their exceptional home style cooking. All soups, sauces, gravies, and chef's specials are made from scratch daily the old fashioned way using only the best ingredients; a style of cooking that is time consuming but creates the best in quality and flavor. From traditional American fare to Steaks and Seafood, Pastas, Italian and Greek, you the customer are guaranteed a large variety to choose from. Fresh Broiled Seafood, Hand Breaded Fish & Chips, Macaroni & Cheese, Extra Large Reuben's, Scrumptious Salads, Chicken Parmesan, Prime Rib, Homemade Spinach Pie and Moussaka are some of the house favorites to name a few. Breakfast is also available all day, the pancakes are amazing!

PHILOTIMO

Since 1977, the Blue Ribbon family has been serving the Capital District proudly and the future is bright! The management and staff, many of whom are still employed there from the very beginning, continue to work hard to provide the best in customer service and great tasting food. The owners , their families, and staff believe in and abide by the ancient Greek word Philotimo; treat your guests as if they are family. The Blue Ribbon has and always will be run for the pure enjoyment and pleasure of the guests, not the convenience of the owners or the staff. Great food, award winning desserts, reasonable prices, fast and friendly service is what you will get. Please come and see for yourself!