Next Door Kitchen and Bar

4.7 ( 451 reviews )
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$50–100
51 Front St, Ballston Spa, NY 12020, United States
+1 518-309-3249

Next Door Kitchen and Bar, nestled in the charming Ballston Spa, NY, is a culinary gem that has quickly become a favorite among locals and visitors alike. Guests rave about the consistently exceptional meals, with standout dishes like the salmon and pork chop capturing the hearts (and taste buds) of many. The attention to innovation is evident in their crab and ricotta fritters, watermelon feta salad, and the ever-popular fried chicken. Each visit offers a unique taste experience, thanks to the creative approach of the chefs.

Customers consistently highlight the warm and accommodating staff, notably praising the service for its friendliness and attentiveness. Many have enjoyed relaxing in the inviting atmosphere, making it an ideal spot for gatherings. The cocktail menu deserves special mention; creations like the pineapple margarita complement the food beautifully.

With dishes that feature seasonal ingredients and delightful desserts—such as the irresistible cider donut bread pudding—Next Door Kitchen and Bar invites everyone to indulge in a “northeastern hug” on every visit. Making a reservation may be tricky, but dining at the bar provides an equally rewarding experience. This restaurant truly embodies the spirit of community and culinary excellence.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
    • No delivery
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
    • Has great beer selection
    • Serves great cocktails
    • Serves great dessert
    • Has great wine list
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves happy-hour drinks
    • Serves happy-hour food
    • Serves healthy options
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has gender-neutral toilets
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Romantic
    • Trendy
    • Upmarket
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
    • LGBTQ+ friendly
    • Popular with tourists
    • Transgender safe space
  • Planning
    • Dinner reservations recommended
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Somewhat difficult to find a space

Reviews For Next Door Kitchen and Bar

Dawn Kavanagh
Jun 25,2025
My husband and I have enjoyed NDK since they first opened. We’ve never had a meal there that wasn’t thoroughly enjoyed. My husband gets the Salmon everytime. My favorites are the pork chop or the steak or.... And the best part is the staff! They are friendly, attentive and have the patience of saints. Will be going there again very soon.
Lindsey Hume
Jun 12,2025
One of my favorite local restaurants! The chefs creations are always so innovative and flavorful! The pineapple margarita, crab and ricotta fritters, shrimp and corn bisque, watermelon feta salad, and of course the best fried chicken all pictured below were amazing! We've never had a bad meal here. Thank you NDK!
Christopher Arserio
Jun 12,2025
Next Door Kitchen highly recommended. It did not disappoint!! Even though we stopped in for drinks and shareables, we had a wonderful experience and the staff provided a friendily and relaxing environment. The bar is well stocked with higher end products. We enjoyed the Asti and bourbon along with a few appetizers. The special was asparagus with smoked trout with a delicious capers sauce. Highly recommend the brussel sprouts and crab fritters. Overall, the menu has many delicious entrees and appetizers. We plan to return next months for dinner with friends.
Zane S
Jun 11,2025
Absolutely lovely. My sister took me for dinner here Thursday night. She spoke highly of one of the servers Booey she had in the past and we luckily got him again! His service elevated our already phenomenal meal. We enjoyed cocktails and mocktails, well thought out and seasoned entrees using seasonal produce and divine desserts. I recommend the cider donut bread pudding in particular. It was a seasonal dessert that was so good they added it permanently to the menu and with good reason! It feels like a northeastern hug. Exactly the kind of dessert you want on a crisp evening in autumn. The atmosphere is also quite lovely and we felt our meal was paced well start to finish. Would absolutely recommend.
Rodd Riesenberger
May 14,2025
Excellent dinner in a cool little town. Our first time in Balston Spa and Next Door Kitchen should be a go to. Reservations are not easy to get, so we gambled on sitting at the bar and it was a home run. Service was perfect and the barkeep was extremely knowledgeable about the menu and very personable. We enjoyed a couple of their specials and all were fantastic. Nice place and highly recommended!
Robert Powers
Apr 27,2025
Without a doubt, Next Door Kitchen and Bar is the best restaurant and bar in Ballston Spa! Awesome food, great vibes, and one of the best bartenders you’ll ever have in Jeff! One of our go to spots for a wonderful night out at the bar to enjoy some delicious dinner and great conversation! A must go when you are visiting Ballston Spa!
Prashanth Kadaba
Apr 15,2025
I ended up at this restaurant as a nearby Turkish place was closed due to snow in April. We were a party of 4 and got seated immediately even though we showed up without a reservation. This placed was packed on Thursday evening. The waitress was courteous and offered us some treats while we decided on our dinner. We got calamari and roasted cauliflower for the starters moving on to salmon, scallops and a vegetarian dish that the waitress suggested. Flavors were on the spot and cooked to perfection. Must visit if you are in Saratoga or Ballston Spa.
Jj Prete
Mar 9,2025
This was recommended to us by a friend to come to during our visit to the area. We sat at the bar and had drinks while waiting for our table to be ready and the bartender was nice and the drinks were good that we ordered. After being sat we were quickly helped , the tomato and burrata salad was delicious. We also ordered the brussel sprouts and meatballs and they were delicious. I tried the scallops on the dinner specials list and it was very tasty as well. The sticky toffee pudding was amazing for dessert. Overall everything was excellent and we were very happy with this place and recommend it.

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