Scarlet Knife
Latham
Restaurant in Latham, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Scarlet Knife is the right Latham booking for a polished, wine-minded dinner that can stretch into a longer evening. The draw is Contemporary American farm-to-table cooking, cocktails, a serious wine focus, live music, a dessert room, an upscale-casual setting suited to dates, celebrations, small groups.
About Scarlet Knife
Scarlet Knife is a Latham restaurant for diners seeking contemporary American farm-to-table cooking in a smart-casual setting. The price point is $75 per person, so it fits best when the plan is a more considered restaurant meal rather than a quick, low-commitment stop.
The clearest reason to choose it is the menu direction. Scarlet Knife’s listed signature dishes include Duck Cassoulet, Wild Boar Chop, French Roast Chicken, Gnocchi, Braised Beef Short Rib, Lobster Cannoli. Those dishes point to a hearty, occasion-ready style built around contemporary American farm-to-table cooking.
Recognized farm-to-table dining for a longer evening
Scarlet Knife is recognized with a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for 2026, its cuisine is contemporary American farm-to-table. Together, those facts make it a stronger fit for diners who want a polished meal and a smart-casual restaurant experience.
The food signal is hearty and composed rather than minimalist. Duck Cassoulet, Wild Boar Chop, French Roast Chicken, Gnocchi, Braised Beef Short Rib, Lobster Cannoli suggest a menu with substantial dishes and recognizable occasion cues. That matters for value: the appeal is not novelty for its own sake, but a farm-to-table meal presented in a more occasion-ready way.
Hours run from 4:30–9 PM Monday through Friday, with Saturday service from 10 AM–2 PM and 5–9 PM, Sunday service from 10 AM–2 PM. For diners planning around evening service, Friday or Saturday dinner is a natural target; for a daytime meal, the weekend daytime hours are the relevant window.
Choose dinner for depth, weekend daytime service for easier social use
Dinner is a natural booking for a fuller restaurant meal. The listed dishes and $75 per person price point make the evening meal feel like a clear expression of Scarlet Knife’s contemporary American farm-to-table identity.
Weekend daytime service may work better for an earlier social meal. Dinner, however, is the better match when the priority is a fuller restaurant experience built around substantial dishes and a smart-casual night out.
Smart casual dress is the right level: polished enough for a celebration, relaxed enough that formalwear is not the point. If timing matters, check current availability directly with the restaurant, especially for weekend dinner.
Where it fits in a Latham night out
The right diner for Scarlet Knife wants a complete restaurant meal in Latham rather than a quick errand meal. Its contemporary American farm-to-table cooking, signature dishes, $75 per person price point, smart-casual dress code all point toward a restaurant suited to date nights, celebrations, unhurried dinners.
The strongest case for Scarlet Knife is direct: a Latham farm-to-table restaurant with hearty signature dishes, evening hours during the week, weekend daytime service, Wine Spectator Award of Excellence recognition for 2026.
Planning details
- Location
- 195 Troy-Schenectady Rd, Latham, NY 12110
- Website
- scarletknife.com/menus
- Phone
- (518) 808-4100
Venue details
Ambiance
Upscale yet casual farm-to-table restaurant with a distinctive interior ambiance, open kitchen, nightly live music, dessert room, and large garden patio, creating a lively but refined atmosphere suited to special occasions and leisurely dinners.
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- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Large
Signature Dishes
- Duck Cassoulet
- Wild Boar Chop
- French Roast Chicken
- Gnocchi
- Braised Beef Short Rib
- Lobster Cannoli
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Scarlet Knife?
Scarlet Knife’s dress code is smart casual. Aim for neat, polished clothing that fits a contemporary American farm-to-table restaurant in Latham.
How far ahead should I book Scarlet Knife?
If you have a specific date or weekend dinner in mind, check availability directly with the restaurant. Scarlet Knife’s hours include dinner Monday through Saturday, plus weekend daytime service on Saturday and Sunday.
Can I eat at the bar at Scarlet Knife?
Seating details are not part of the information here. If that matters to your plans, confirm seating options directly with Scarlet Knife before you go.
Is Scarlet Knife good for a special occasion?
Yes, it can fit a special occasion if you want contemporary American farm-to-table dining in Latham with a smart-casual dress code. The $75 per person price point and signature dishes such as Duck Cassoulet, Wild Boar Chop, Braised Beef Short Rib, Lobster Cannoli make it feel more occasion-oriented than a quick casual meal.
Is there a tasting menu at Scarlet Knife?
Menu-format details beyond Scarlet Knife’s contemporary American farm-to-table cuisine and listed signature dishes are not part of the information here. Check directly with the restaurant for current menu structure.
Is weekend daytime service or dinner better at Scarlet Knife?
Dinner is a strong choice if you want a fuller Scarlet Knife restaurant experience at the verified $75 per person price point. Weekend daytime service is available during the verified Saturday and Sunday 10 AM–2 PM hours.
