Electric Grinch — Restaurant in City of Schenectady

The Electric Grinch has a cozy interior with a dark green color scheme and warm lighting. While the place was bustling due to a street event, we appreciated their accommodating staff once they noticed us. However, the small kitchen proved to be a bottleneck, as it took over an hour for our simple order of two burgers and fries to arrive.

The fries were a disappointment, with a promised signature aioli that was nowhere to be found. While there was some garlic seasoning, it was unevenly distributed. The Electric Grinch burgers were overstuffed, with a soggy bun that crumbled easily. The tomato jam was overwhelmingly sweet, and the burger itself was overly seasoned, tasting more like a meatball. The flavor profile was dominated by the sweet jam, making it difficult to appreciate the other components.

While the staff was friendly and apologetic about the long wait, the food did not meet our expectations. The Electric Grinch may be worth another visit on a less busy night, but we would definitely avoid the Electric...

Just got done eating a scrumptious chicken sandwich at Electric Grinch. What a flavorful dinner. The fries were even coated with extra goodness. I couldn’t keep from smiling. The food was prepared on site by High Five. What a great owner, bar and food location in downtown Schenectady. Large screen TVs and a relaxed music enable all wrapped up into one great experience. We WILL be back when we can sit out back on comfy couches surrounded by warming heaters. ...

What a fantastic addition to Jay Street. This space was very well done. The main bar area looks fantastic. The back patio area with the fire pit tables and enclosure was a great space to sit with a larger group. I hear they have something else going on downstairs that hasn’t opened yet so I’m looking forward to coming back to check that out. I didn’t try the food this time, but it looked good. Tried a few cocktails and they were all very tasty. Definitely check...