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As a Chef, Jaime Ortiz draws inspiration from endless excitement about different cuisines and food cultures. He is inspired by the way food brings people together. Through this excitement, he finds his way to creating concepts where he can bring these ideas to life. Visit each of our restaurants below, we have no shortage of inspired ideas, and there will always be more to come.
RESTAURANTS THAT STAND OUT.
JO restaurants is a chef-owned, chef-driven company where food is our passion and hospitality is our calling. Every day we strive to be better than the last. Through our attention to detail, highest quality ingredients, culinary talents, and desire to please, we aim to create memorable and remarkable experiences. We want our guests to look forward to returning and telling others why they should, too. To feed is to nurture. Our goal is to nurture our communities through multiple initiatives and partnerships and enrich the lives of everyone around us one plate at a time.
Our Restaurants
As a Chef, Jaime Ortiz draws inspiration from endless excitement about different cuisines and food cultures. He is inspired by the way food brings people together. Through this excitement, he finds his way to creating concepts where he can bring these ideas to life. Visit each of our restaurants below, we have no shortage of inspired ideas and there will always be more to come.
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Our flagship restaurant, 677 Prime, is a steakhouse in downtown Albany, New York. Committed to the experience of what dining out should be
–a journey, a moment to celebrate, the time to rediscover and try new things. An incomparable, ever-changing menu featuring Kagoshima Prefecture A5 Japanese Wagyu & Prime Steaks, caviar presentations, and an array of seafood & land options to custom curated cocktails & an award-winning wine list. When dining with us at 677, your experience is elevated by the expert craftsmanship of our service team. In addition to extraordinary dining, you can host private events on our second-floor space overlooking the theater.
677 Broadway, Albany, NY 12207
Sea Smoke is a first-of-its-kind, located on the Hudson River waterfront on Green Island and a short walk from Downtown Troy. With a stylish, contemporary vibe, Sea Smoke's terrace offers a stellar view.
With an abundance of options, Sea Smoke offers the most elite craft cocktails, a fresh seafood cold bar, small bites, and sustainable seafood you won't forget.
110 Starbuck Drive, Green Island, NY 12183
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Our modern space is full of character and life. Enjoy twists on traditional Mexican cuisine using ingredients sourced directly from Mexico. TORO has an Instagram-worthy lounge area, a full bar, intimate seating, event spaces, and a terrace patio. You will experience an authenticity unique to the Capital Region.
111 Wolf Road Albany, NY 12205
