lark street

TAK329

Not sure why it's such a big attraction. I think it tries to emulate a New York City neighborhood but falls short. Drunks all over the place. Don't bother with Larkfest unless you like to feel like a sardine while baking in the hot sun without anywhere to go for relief. There isn't anywhere to park even on a normal day of the week. There are so many other places to go to in Albany.

kristen033

A fun and interesting place to walk with lots to see and do. There are many shops bars and lots of different restaurants. A cute street.

Sapphire5860

My daughter and I were visiting Albany from overseas and met up with a few family members to tour areas where our families had lived and worked. We spent a lovely afternoon walking along Lark Street, looking at the shops and the church where my in laws were married. There was an exceptionally nice little shop that we stopped to visit called Elissa Halloran Designs. I didn't have enough time to spend there, so am looking forward to returning next year with my husband for another look!

JIA54

Bustling with restaurants, this small "main street" is full of life at just about all hours. It is filled with excellent small restaurants that give the street great character.

donnaw108

Lark Street is Lark Street! Just about whatever you want can be found in this funky part of Albany. The outdoor patio in the midst of downtown is great for meeting friends or just meeting people.

439RichardG

Lark Street is a nice collection of restaurants and bars with something for almost everyone. A stroll of 5 blocks or so will give you plenty of choices. I'd say the Wine Bar and Bistro is easily the best of them. There are several pizza places including Noho, which is pretty good, and Soho which isn't. Beware of confusion.

Amandac0323

Lark is a great place to go with friends for dinner and drinks or just to walk around and check out some stores. The cobble stone streets are picturesque.

NewYorkBighawk68

Too many fights, WAY TOO MUCH TRAFFIC, people walking back and forth across the streets and there are cabs EVERYWHERE!! On the sidewalk, triple parked in lines down the street, circling like buzzards doing donuts in the middle of madison. And the local police do nothing

689alj

This is the street where you will find the few local shops In albany. Cafés can be found here, bars, restaurants, and some art galleries. Be sure to check out the streets around it as they are filled with beautiful and historic row homes.

KMur27

Lark Street is a very cool place to look around and people watch. There are shops, bars and restaurants for everyone.

sophiaj212

Great addition to Lark St. An Asian Italian Fusion Restaurant that serves food late and has a full bar! Welcome to the neighborhood and good luck!! We need you guys on Lark St. Suggestion.......Crab Rangoon pizza? Can't get it anywhere else in the capital district and it's one of the best pizza I've ever had. Kudos to the chefs.

lanfearr

Honestly, in Albany there is not much to do. Wandering around the Lark Street would be one of the few alternatives. There are many local shops and a few cafes to hang around. I especially appreciate a wine shop of which I forgot the name.

sengi96

Lark Street is a well traveled unattractive street of the young. You will find the type of stores and restaurants found in similar places around the country. A bit of a down in the heels place that has turned up a trifle. There was a recent robbery/murder on Lark Street, but it is relatively safe. Be careful of the Albany police - they are tough.

509canm

Lark street has many shops, restaurants, etc. Parking is a little iffy. Lark Street Tattoo is a great tattoo shop with experienced tattoo artists.

Flyin2429

It was suggested to me to take a walk up and down Lark Street to see all of the local shops. I did stop in a few and while I don't have anything bad to say about them, really, there was nothing that stood out. Now it seems to be nothing more then a street with way too much traffic congestion that really doesn't make for an enjoyable walk. I wonder if this was something that 15-20 years ago, was a lot better, a lot nicer, and now it has just gone downhill; but the locals still recommend it because they grew up with it.I suppose if you have some time to kill, take the walk up and down the street. But certainly don't go into it with high expectations, and don't put it high up on a "things to do" list, if only in the area a short time.