Next Door Kitchen & Bar – American
Next Door Kitchen & Bar hums with a vibrant, neighborly energy, drawing guests into a space where the comforting aroma of brown butter and wood-smoke sets the stage for a playful culinary journey. The kitchen artfully bridges the gap between rustic comfort and global flair, offering a tapestry of textures that ranges from the spicy crunch of kimchi-stuffed egg rolls to the delicate, velvet-smooth richness of house-made rabbit terrine. Each plate, whether it’s a golden crab fritter or the umami-rich sear of furikake-crusted tuna, is designed for discovery and shared over lively conversation in an atmosphere that feels both sophisticated and effortlessly welcoming.
51, Front Street, Ballston Spa, NY, 12020 https://nextdoorkitchenandbar.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Next Door Kitchen & Bar
Dairy-Free at Next Door Kitchen & Bar
Next Door Kitchen & Bar in Ballston Spa has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Bacon Braised Greens, Spiced Nuts and Simple Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Next Door Kitchen & Bar
Next Door Kitchen & Bar in Ballston Spa has 4 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Bacon Braised Greens, Simple Salad and Pan Roasted Rainbow Trout. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Next Door Kitchen & Bar
Next Door Kitchen & Bar in Ballston Spa has 24 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Butter Roasted Cauliflower, Cheese Plate and Roasted Beets. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Next Door Kitchen & Bar
Next Door Kitchen & Bar in Ballston Spa has 4 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seasonal Sorbet, Shrimp & Grits and Grilled Pork Chop. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Next Door Kitchen & Bar
Next Door Kitchen & Bar in Ballston Spa has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pan Roasted Rainbow Trout and Winter White Cosmo. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Next Door Kitchen & Bar
Next Door Kitchen & Bar in Ballston Spa has 4 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Simple Salad, Pan Roasted Rainbow Trout and Hand-Cut Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Next Door Kitchen & Bar
Next Door Kitchen & Bar in Ballston Spa has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Pan Roasted Rainbow Trout. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Next Door Kitchen & Bar
Next Door Kitchen & Bar in Ballston Spa has 7 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spiced Nuts, Hand-Cut Fries and Hominy Grits. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Next Door Kitchen & Bar
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Little Gem Wedge | 65.4 g | 44.2 g |
| Shrimp & Grits | 22.1 g | 32.9 g |
| Ragu alla Bolognese | 5.3 g | 32.5 g |
| Smoked Tomato Braised Meatballs | 61.5 g | 27.9 g |
| Grilled Pork Chop | 5.9 g | 25.9 g |
| Roasted Beets | 30.1 g | 23.4 g |
| Cheese Plate | 41.9 g | 22.6 g |
| Pan Roasted Salmon | 17.2 g | 20.7 g |
| Butter Roasted Cauliflower | 35.9 g | 19.8 g |
| Furikake Crusted Tuna Tataki | 111.2 g | 18.1 g |
| Pork Schnitzel | 24.5 g | 15.7 g |
| Seasonal Sorbet | 0.6 g | 14.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Brown Butter Brussels Sprouts - $16: cider-miso mustard, shaved apple, crispy shallots Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pulled Pork & Kimchi Egg Rolls - $17: carrot-habanero sauce, pickled shiitake, scallion Available at: dinner, lunch
- Furikake Crusted Tuna Tataki - $21: sticky rice, edamame, cucumber, seaweed salad, ginger-tahini, dashi vinegar, crispy leeks Dietary tags: Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Butter Roasted Cauliflower - $17: chèvre fondue, caper bread crumbs, gremolata Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab & Ricotta Fritters - $19: pineapple, sweet chili sauce, scallion Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Tomato Braised Meatballs - $18: grits, ricotta, pesto Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Maple-Chipotle Chicken Wings - $18: pickled carrot, sesame, nori-buttermilk dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Plate - $25: trio of local cheeses, spiced nuts, chutney, mostarda, house-made crackers Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rabbit Terrine - $12: cornichons, dried blueberries, date puree, dijon mustard, crostini Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Soup & Salad
- Parsnip & Onion Soup - $11: gruyere crispy, smoked date, chive Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mixed Greens - $16: chickpea, olive, cucumber, red onion, sun dried tomato, feta cheese, italian dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Little Gem Wedge - $17: house bacon, cucumber, radish, red onion, nori buttermilk-herb dressing, cured yolk, sesame, chives Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Beets - $16: whipped chèvre, quinoa, orange, pistachio dukkah, beet chips, citrus oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blood Orange & Endive - $14: radicchio, arugula, frisee, honey-blood orange vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Ragu alla Bolognese - $29: campanelle, ricotta, grana padano, parsley Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bucatini Cacio e Pepe - $28: sunchokes, radicchio, artichokes, pecorino romano, pippali pepper Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp & Grits - $39: shrimp broth, creole sofrito, pickled pepper sauce, paprika, scallion Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Next Door Burger - $24: NY cheddar, bacon jam, tomato, garlic aioli, hand-cut fries or simple salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Pork Chop - $42: kimchi fried rice, grilled pineapple, shishito marmalade, sweet soy, radish Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pan Roasted Salmon - $39: sticky rice, miso caramel, baby turnips, bok choi, ginger-scallion sauce, crispy leeks Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled NY Strip - $58: tallow roasted fingerling potatoes, grilled broccolini, mustard demi-glace, smoked marrow butter, chives Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Atkins Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Best Fried Chicken - $34: pimiento mac & cheese, bacon braised greens, buttermilk biscuit, apple butter Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pan Roasted Rainbow Trout - $32: broccolini, baby bok choy, shiitake mushroom-arugula puree, gingered radish Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Schnitzel - $35: mustard spaetzle, braised red cabbage, beer shallot demi, herb butter Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Spiced Nuts - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, Macrobiotic
- Pimiento Mac & Cheese - $13 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon Braised Greens - $7 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hand-Cut Fries - $13 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Simple Salad - $7 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buttermilk Biscuit - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Hominy Grits - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Chocolate Decadence Cake - $11: house-made nutella, chocolate ice cream, hazelnuts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Chèvre Cheesecake - $11: cranberry compote, whipped cream, walnut crumble Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Sticky Toffee Pudding - $11: pecan toffee, vanilla ice cream, sea salt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Espresso Crème Brûlée - $12: coco nibs, almond biscotti Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Double Apple Crisp - $11: brown butter streusel, vanilla ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Cider Donut Bread Pudding - $11: cider glaze, vanilla ice cream, cinnamon sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Seasonal Sorbet - $6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Dessert Flight Trio - $19: Chèvre Cheesecake, Chocolate Decadence Cake, Espresso Crème Brûlée Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
Beverages
- Solstice Red Sangria - $14: winter spiced infused red wine, orange, pomegranate, grand marnier Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Winter White Cosmo - $15: vodka, cointreau, lime, white cranberry Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Blood Orange Margarita - $16: reposado tequila, blood orange, jalapeno simple, lime, black salt rim Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Barrel Aged Manhattan - $18: barrel aged colonel e. h. taylor small batch bourbon, carpano antica vermouth, bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Green State Lager - $8: Zero Gravity Burlington, VT
- Saranac Root Beer Float - $8
Frequently Asked Questions about Next Door Kitchen & Bar
- Is Next Door Kitchen & Bar dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Next Door Kitchen & Bar has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Bacon Braised Greens, Spiced Nuts and Simple Salad.
- What can I eat at Next Door Kitchen & Bar on a dairy-free diet?
- Bacon Braised Greens, Spiced Nuts and Simple Salad carry the dairy-free tag, out of 7 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Next Door Kitchen & Bar have vegan options?
- Yes. 7 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Spiced Nuts and Hand-Cut Fries.
- Is Next Door Kitchen & Bar gluten-free?
- 4 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Next Door Kitchen & Bar?
- Little Gem Wedge, at roughly 44.2g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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