Pearl Street Diner

Pearl Street Diner Pearl Street Diner is a family owned restaurant that serves delicious home style American and Greek Food Opened 2010, September. Diner dinning is our profession.

Found by Anthony Mitsios, a Siena Business Graduate, a classic theme was incorporated, Black and white 50's style decor to give a classic Diner setting while encompassing the history of NYS's Capitol, Albany. Some of our restaurant favorites include the Spanakopita (spinach pie), classic Greek salad with chicken kebob, Traditional Rotisserie Gyro's, and our amazing sandwiches like Philly cheesest

eaks and melts. Two Freshly Prepared soups daily. We have unbeatable weekly specials to keep your taste buds tantalized, from prime beef tips over egg noodles to chicken quesadillas and Chicken Pesto Paninis, the menu at Pearl Street Diner is always changing and exciting! We’ve got fantastic breakfast options to!!! Our wait team staff is professional and FAST. We strive for a clean place with fast and kind service. Also, made to order simple dishes at affordable prices compliments our strive at what we do and defines diner dinning in Albany's business district, were people only have a limited amount of time to eat.

Happy Labor Day Weekend
09/03/2026

Happy Labor Day Weekend

09/03/2026

Thursday, September 3, 2026
Lunch Specials

Soup And BLT Combo- 12.95
Cup of soup served with a cup of our chicken orzo soup.

Beef Quesadillas-13.95
(Roast beef grilled with peppers and onions. Placed on a 12' round tortilla with melted cheddar. Served with Sour cream and salsa on the side. Accompanied with fries.

Strawberry Fields Crispy Chicken Salad-13.95
Fresh green leaf lettuce topped with sliced strawberries, red onions, crumbled feta cheese, walnuts, and crispy fried chicken. Served with our creamy balsamic dressing on the side.

Cajun Grilled Chicken & Shrimp Salad – 14.25
A bold mix of dry-rubbed shrimp and chicken, grilled to order and placed over our house salad with crunchy croutons. Finished with a drizzle of spicy Boom dressing.

Chicken Salad BLT Wrap-13.95
Fresh in house made chicken salad wrapped in a 12' wrap with bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, and a spread of mayo. Served with fries or a cup of soup.

Side Order Macaroni and Cheese-9.95
Our three cheese baked macaroni and cheese. With sharp white cheddar, Romano, and parmesan cheese.

Bacon Mac N' Cheese Burger-13.25
Hand packed burger grilled order. Topped with baked macaroni and cheese and crisp bacon. Served on a bakery fresh roll with lettuce and tomatoes. Accompanied with fries.

Mykonos Gyro Platter-14.50
Tender gyro slices grilled to order and served over warm pita wedges with fries, tzatziki, a side Greek salad, and Greek dressing.

Grilled Chicken Souvlaki In Pita-13.50
Marinated chicken souvlaki grilled to order and wrapped in toasted pita bread with chopped onions, lettuce, tomatoes, feta cheese, and onions. Served with fries, sliced pickles and macaroni salad.

Spinach Pie "Spa-Na-Ko-Pita"-12.95
Fresh made spinach pie rolled in phyllo dough and baked crispy!
Served with a Greek salad.

Moonshine Tenders with Macaroni and Cheese-14.95
Chicken tenders coated in our savory Carolina Gold Moon Shine sauce. Served with our baked macaroni and cheese.

Soup: Chicken Orzo
Chili With Cheddar

09/02/2026

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026
Lunch Specials

Chicken Teriyaki Rice Bowl-13.50
Organic long grain brown rice topped with teriyaki glazed grilled chicken, grilled peppers, grilled onions, and a chopped fried egg. Seasoned with sesame seeds and drizzled with teriyaki glaze.

Soup and Grilled Cheese - 12.95
Cup of our Hearty Chicken Pastina soup with a grilled American cheese sandwich.

Strawberry Fields Grilled Chicken Salad-13.95
Healthy salad with our marinated grilled chicken, sliced organic strawberries, imported feta cheese crumbles, walnuts, and red onions. Served with balsamic vinaigrette.

Roast Beef Philly Cheese Steak Wrap-13.50
Fresh roast beef grilled with peppers and onions. Wrapped in a 12' grilled wrap with melted cheddar cheese. Served with fries.

Cajun Grilled Chicken With Shrimp Salad-14.50
Chicken and shrimp dry rubbed with Cajun seasoning and grilled to order. Over our traditional tossed salad with onions, green peppers, cucumbers, and croutons. Drizzled with a spicy chipotle dressing.

Classic Bacon Cheddar Burger-12.95
Classic burger with over a quarter pound of hand packed beef grilled to order and topped with yellow cheese and strips of bacon. Served with fries.

Greek Salad With Sliced Gyro-14.25
Our traditional Greek salad with tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, green peppers, Imported Feta cheese and Kalamata olives, topped with grilled beef gyro. Served with Greek dressing on the side.

Chicken Souvlaki Platter-14.50
Souvlaki marinated chicken medallions grilled to order and paced
on top of pita wedges. Served with a side Greek salad and crispy
French fries. Tzanziki and Greek dressing on the side!

Spinach Pie "Spa-Na-Ko-Pita"-12.95
Fresh made spinach pie rolled in phyllo dough and baked crispy!
Served with a Greek salad.

Soup: HEARTY Chicken De Pepe (Pastina)
Fresh Beef Chili With or With out Cheddar

09/01/2026

Tuesday, September 1st, 2026
Lunch Specials

Chicken Salad Melt-13.50
Fresh chicken salad on grilled rye bread with melted Mozzarella cheese, grilled roasted red peppers, and bacon. Served with fries, pickles, and a soufflé cup of macaroni salad.

Buffalo Crispy Chicken Salad-13.95
Our leaf lettuce chopped and tossed with shredded cheddar, red onions, green peppers, cucumbers, and croutons. Topped with our coated buffalo crispy chicken and served with either blue cheese or ranch dressing.

NY Reuben-13.50
Fresh in house baked corned beef slices grilled light with Sauerkraut on grilled rye bread with melted Swiss cheese and Russian dressing. Served with curly fries OR regular fries.

Classic Grilled Cheese With Tomatoes and Bacon-12.95
Classic grilled American cheese sandwich on Rockland bakery fresh grilled rye bread with crisp bacon and grilled tomatoes. Served with fries or a cup of soup.

Ranchero Wrap-13.95
Fried chicken wrapped in a 12' wrap with cheddar, onions, lettuce, bacon, tomatoes, and drizzled with our spicy boom boom sauce. Served with fries, pickles, mac salad.

Texas Burger DLX-13.50
Our hand packed burger grilled to order. Topped with grilled peppers, onions, cheddar cheese, and crisp bacon. On a bakery fresh roll with a side of lettuce and tomatoes. Served with fries, pickles, and mac salad.

Chicken Souvlaki Platter-14.50
Marinated grilled chicken souvlaki grilled to order and served over warm pita wedges with fries, tzatziki, a side Greek salad, and Greek dressing.

Grilled Gyro In Pita-13.50
Marinated Beef Gyro grilled to order and wrapped in toasted pita bread with chopped onions, lettuce, tomatoes, feta cheese, and onions. Served with fries, sliced pickles and macaroni salad.

Spinach Pie "Spa-Na-Ko-Pita"...12.95
Fresh made spinach pie rolled in phillo dough and baked crispy!
Served with a Greek salad.

Today's Soup: Chicken With Rice
Chili: Beef Chili with Cheddar

08/31/2026

Monday, August 31st, 2026
Lunch Specials

Grilled Chicken Fajita Salad-13.95
Chicken grilled with peppers and onions in a spicy pepper sauce. Placed over Tostito chips topped with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cheddar, and sliced black olives.

Buffalo Chicken Wrap-13.50
Crispy fried chicken coated in our tangy buffalo sauce and wrapped in a 12' wrap with lettuce, shredded cheddar, tomatoes, and onions. Served with fries, pickles, and macaroni salad.

Tuna Melt With Onion Rings-14.50
Classic tuna melt on grilled rye with American cheese served with a side of crispy battered onion rings!

Teriyaki Grilled Chicken Salad - 13.95
Grilled teriyaki-glazed chicken over a bed of crisp leaf lettuce with green peppers, tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, crunchy won-ton noodles, and chopped fried egg. Finished with sesame seeds and served with Asian vinaigrette on the side.

Chicken Quesadilla's-13.95
Chicken grilled to order with peppers and onions in a spicy pepper sauce. Folded in a 12' tortilla with melted cheddar. Cut in wedges and served with fries.

Classic Bacon Cheese Burger-12.95
Over a quarter pound of FRESH hand packed ground beef grilled to order to your desired temp. Topped with melted yellow cheese and crisp bacon. Served with lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles. Accompanied with fries and our home made mac salad.

BLT With Chicken Soup Combo-12.95
A BLT on your choice of toast served with a cup of chicken noodle soup.

Taco Salad -13.95
Fresh made chili over Tostito tortilla chips layered with shredded yellow cheese, chopped tomatoes, lettuce, onions, and jalapenos.
Served with sour cream and salsa on the side.

Grilled Gyro Over Greek Salad-14.50
Our traditional Greek salad topped with fresh grilled gyro beef. Greek dressing served on the side.

Chicken Souvlaki Platter-14.50
Souvlaki marinated chicken medallions grilled to order and paced
on top of pita wedges. Served with a side Greek salad and crispy
French fries. Tzanziki and Greek dressing on the side!

Spinach Pie "Spa-Na-Ko-Pita"-12.95
Fresh made spinach pie rolled in phillo dough and baked crispy!
Served with a Greek salad.

Soup: Chicken Noodle
Chili: Hearty Beef Chili

08/28/2026

Friday, August 28th, 2026
Lunch Specials

Fish Fry – 13.95
Hand-trimmed cod fillets, breaded classic style and fried to order . Served on a toasted bun with tartar and cocktail sauce for dipping. Comes with our homemade baked macaroni & cheese (or sub fries)

Chicken Salad BLT Wrap-13.95
Fresh in house made chicken salad wrapped in a 12' wrap with bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, and a light spread of mayo. Served with FRIES OR CUP OF SOUP

Fried Clam Roll-13.95
Generous amount of crispy fried clams placed on a lightly toasted bun. Served with fries OR macaroni and cheese.

Buffalo Crispy Chicken Salad-13.95
Our leaf lettuce chopped and tossed with shredded cheddar, red onions, green peppers, cucumbers, and croutons. Topped with our coated buffalo crispy chicken and served with either blue cheese or ranch dressing.

NY Reuben-13.50
Fresh in house baked corned beef slices grilled light with Sauerkraut on grilled rye bread with melted Swiss cheese and Russian dressing. Served with curly fries OR regular fries.

Four Cheese Baked Mac & Cheese – Sm. 9.95 / Lg. 11.95
Dante elbow macaroni tossed in our rich house cheese sauce with Romano, sharp white cheddar, American, and Parmesan. Baked until golden with a crispy top.

Plain Jane Patty Melt-12.95
Plain as Jane! Hand packed burger grilled and placed in a grilled cheese melt. Served with fries, pickles, and our macaroni salad.

Chicken Souvlaki In Pita-13.50
Fresh grilled chicken souvlaki wrapped in grilled pita bread with chopped lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, tzatziki sauce, and crumbled feta cheese. Served with fries.

Gyro In Pita-13.50
Fresh sliced grilled gyro in grilled pita bread. Wrapped with chopped lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, tzatziki sauce, and crumbled feta cheese. Served with fries and sliced pickles.

Moonshine Tenders With Our Macaroni and Cheese – 14.95
Crispy fried tenders tossed in our tangy Gold BBQ sauce. Served with creamy mac & cheese or fries.

Spinach Pie "Spa-Na-Ko-Pita"...12.95
Fresh made spinach pie rolled in phillo dough and baked crispy!
Served with a Greek salad.

Today's Soups: Chicken Pastina AND Chicken Orzo

08/27/2026

Thursday, August 27, 2026
Lunch Specials

Soup And BLT Combo- 12.95
Cup of soup served with a cup of our Greek Avgolemono chicken orzo soup.

Beef Quesadillas-13.95
(Roast beef grilled with peppers and onions. Placed on a 12' round tortilla with melted cheddar. Served with Sour cream and salsa on the side. Accompanied with fries.

Teriyaki Grilled Chicken Salad - 13.95
Grilled teriyaki-glazed chicken over a bed of crisp leaf lettuce with green peppers, tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, crunchy won-ton noodles, and chopped fried egg. Finished with sesame seeds and served with Asian vinaigrette on the side.

Cajun Grilled Chicken & Shrimp Salad – 14.25
A bold mix of dry-rubbed shrimp and chicken, grilled to order and placed over our house salad with crunchy croutons. Finished with a drizzle of spicy Boom dressing.

NEW!! Turkey Bacon Cheddar Melt-13.95
Sliced turkey grilled and placed in grilled rye bread with cheddar, bacon, and Russian dressing. Served with fries.

Smash Burger-12.95
Over a quarter pound of beef smashed on the grill. With melted yellow American cheese, crispy onion straws, and our smash sauce. Served on a bakery fresh roll with lettuce and tomatoes on the side. Accompanied with fries.

Mykonos Gyro Platter-14.50
Tender gyro slices grilled to order and served over warm pita wedges with fries, tzatziki, a side Greek salad, and Greek dressing.

Grilled Chicken Souvlaki In Pita-13.50
Marinated chicken souvlaki grilled to order and wrapped in toasted pita bread with chopped onions, lettuce, tomatoes, feta cheese, and onions. Served with fries, sliced pickles and macaroni salad.

Spinach Pie "Spa-Na-Ko-Pita"-12.95
Fresh made spinach pie rolled in phyllo dough and baked crispy!
Served with a Greek salad.

Buffalo Boneless Tenders-13.95
Boneless chicken tenders fried to order and coated in our buffalo sauce. Served with fries and blue cheese sauce on the side for dipping.

Soup: Greek Chicken Orzo "Av-Go-Le-Mono"

08/26/2026

Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Lunch Specials

Crispy Chicken Swiss with Bacon Hot Honey Sandwich-13.25
Tender crispy chicken breast topped with melted Swiss cheese, crisp bacon slices, and drizzled with our hot honey recipe. Served on a bakery fresh roll with lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, and sliced pickles on the side. Accompanied with fries.

Soup and Grilled Cheese - 12.95
Cup of our Hearty Chicken Florentine soup with a grilled American cheese sandwich.

Strawberry Fields crispy Chicken Salad-13.95
Crispy fried chicken strips placed over a baby green leaf salad with sliced organic strawberries, imported feta cheese crumbles, walnuts, and red onions. Served with balsamic vinaigrette.

NEW!!Crispy Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas-13.95
Crispy fried chicken coated in our spicy wing sauce. Folded in our 12" grilled tortilla with melted cheddar cheese. Served with fries and blue cheese sauce on the side for dipping.

Cajun Grilled Chicken With Shrimp Salad-14.50
Chicken and shrimp dry rubbed with Cajun seasoning and grilled to order. Over our traditional tossed salad with onions, green peppers, cucumbers, and croutons. Drizzled with a spicy chipotle dressing.

Patty Burger Melt-12.95
Hand packed burger grilled to order. Stuffed into a grilled American cheese melt on grilled rye bread with grilled onions and Russian dressing. Served with fries, pickles, and macaroni salad.

Beef Gyro In Pita-13.50
Seasoned beef gyro strips grilled and pilled in grilled pita bread with tzanziki sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, crumbled feta, and onions. served with fries.

Chicken Souvlaki Platter-14.50
Souvlaki marinated chicken medallions grilled to order and paced
on top of pita wedges. Served with a side Greek salad and crispy
French fries. Tzanziki and Greek dressing on the side!

Spinach Pie "Spa-Na-Ko-Pita"-12.95
Fresh made spinach pie rolled in phyllo dough and baked crispy!
Served with a Greek salad.

Soup: HEARTY Chicken Florentine with Ditalini Pasta
Chili: Beef Chili With Cheddar

08/25/2026

Tuesday, August 25th, 2026
Lunch Specials

Twin Chili Dogs-12.95
2 All beef Franks grilled to order and placed on lightly toasted hot dog buns. Topped with our homemade beef chili and shredded cheddar cheese. Served with fries, pickle slices, and a soufflé of macaroni salad.

Ranchero Wrap-13.95
Fried chicken wrapped in a 12' wrap with cheddar, onions, lettuce, bacon, tomatoes, and drizzled with our spicy boom boom sauce. Served with fries, pickles, mac salad.

Southwest Cobb Salad- 13.95
Our traditional cobb salad topped with crispy chicken and drizzled with our spicy boom sauce dressing.

Grilled Chicken BLT Wrap-13.95
Marinated grilled chicken wrapped in a 12" wrap with crisp bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, and a light spread of mayo. Served with fries, pickles, and macaroni salad.

Texas Burger Deluxe-12.95
Over a quarter pound of ground beef topped with melted cheddar cheese, grilled peppers and onions, and crisp bacon. Served with fries, pickles, nd mac salad.

Marinated Grilled Chicken Breast With Fruit-14.50
Fresh hand trimmed marinated grilled chicken breast served with a side of assorted fruit (watermelon, honeydew, cantaloupe, strawberries and blueberries.)

Grilled Beef Gyro In Pita-13.50
Marinated Beef Gyro grilled to order and wrapped in toasted pita bread with chopped onions, lettuce, tomatoes, feta cheese, and onions. Served with fries, sliced pickles and macaroni salad.

Chicken Souvlaki Platter-14.50
Marinated grilled chicken souvlaki grilled to order and served over warm pita wedges with fries, tzatziki, a side Greek salad, and Greek dressing.

Spinach Pie "Spa-Na-Ko-Pita"...12.95
Fresh made spinach pie rolled in phillo dough and baked crispy!
Served with a Greek salad.

Boneless Buffalo Tenders-13.95
Boneless crispy fried chicken tenderloins cooked to order and coated in our homemade buffalo wing sauce. Served with fries and blue cheese sauce on the side for dipping.

Soup and Chili: Hearty Chicken Noodle
Chili: Beef Chili with Cheddar

Address

40 North Pearl Street
Albany, NY
12207

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 3pm
Tuesday 7am - 3pm
Wednesday 7am - 3pm
Thursday 7am - 3pm
Friday 7am - 3pm

Telephone

+15184634829

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