Nola's — Restaurant in Town of Kirkland

Nola's is by far my favorite restaurant in CNY. Chef Janssen is a true artist, especially when it comes to taking seemingly simple ingredients and elevating them into a delicious experience. While the menu changes seasonally, recent favorites have included a roasted carrots appetizer (w/ hummus, dill, pistachio oil, etc.), coconut zucchini fritters (w/ chile mango salad and palm sugar dipping sauce), and fried green tomatoes (w/ goat cheese and a deliciously spicy/tangy chow chow). Everything is always seasoned to perfection. Nola's, more than any other restaurant I can think of in the region, knows how to treat ingredients with the respect they deserve and highlight their flavors in unique ways.

Steph, the bartender, crafts cocktails that are among the best I've tasted (including those I've had in world-class cocktail cities like NYC and Montreal). She uses a variety of homemade tinctures/bitters/syrups, which means that the unforgettable cocktails at Nola's simply can't be enjoyed elsewhere.

On top of that, the owners are legitimately great people who do an exceptional job of community-building and creating a welcoming atmosphere for everyone. From supporting the CCS GSA to hosting pop-ups for local artisans to participating in community festivals, Nola's is doing good work that goes well beyond serving food. Clinton is so lucky to...

Ended up going to Nola's on a whim. It had been quite some time since we were there last and remembered everything being good. There was almost no one in the restaurant or at the bar, it seemed like a relatively slow Thursday. It took about 5 minutes for someone to come over and seat us, after seated another 5-10 minutes before we were even offered water or a drink menu.

After looking over the drink menu we ordered a couple glasses of wine and an appetizer. We ordered the Crab spring rolls which came out very quickly. We sat and looked at those for another 10 minutes waiting for our waitress to come back so we could ask for plates and silverware. My spring roll had no crab at all and my fiance's had a few pieces - for a $14 appetizer my expectations were higher. We then both ordered burgers which came out in a reasonable amount of time, they were cooked just as ordered and the fries were great.

About halfway through my meal I was out of Wine and the waitress did not come back once to check on us. I got sick of waiting and walked up to the bar to order a drink. The bartender happily obliged and 15 minutes later I had my drink...

For the $100 price tag for a meal I expect more, much more. We have another gift card and I don't think we'll be back...

I have been coming to Nola's since they FIRST opened and love it even more every time I come here! The Tuscan Turkey sandwich is my personal favorite for lunch, and honestly, anything on the menu for dinner is amazing. I love the seasonal menu changes, and how they support local business! I recently had my Bridal Shower here and was so blown away at everything Leah did for us!! Nola's is the PERFECT spot for an intimate private party. Leah went absolutely above and beyond in helping us plan for the Shower. She took care of renting table runners, located splits of Prosecco for our party favors, and was just incredibly accommodating overall. She put so many little touches into the day that seriously meant so much to me. She matched the chalkboard outside to my shower invitations, and even printed menus for the brunch. The staff is ALWAYS friendly and professional, and I can't say enough good things about Nola's. I can't wait to have another party, or just dinner there again!! Thank you all for...