In this post we will be breaking down the best restaurants in Albany. Hopefully you will be able to figure out where to eat some great food near you after reading it.
The best Albany restaurants of all types will get us going. Then we will niche down and cover numerous great places to eat for those who want Italian, steak houses, Mexican, Chinese, sushi, other Asian varieties, American, Indian, BBQ, Greek, Mediterranean, seafood, pizza, burgers, buffets, vegan restaurants and other healthy food choices.
Breakfast and brunch spots will come next followed by bakeries, desserts, donuts and ice cream shops. We will get into the drinks as we list the best cafes, smoothies, juices, cocktail bars, breweries, and sports bars in your area. There is plenty for us to discuss so we won’t waste your time with a long rambling open.
Towards the end there will be a Albany restaurant map at the end of this page to help you locate everything more easily. There are also links to these restaurants official home pages or social media to make it easier for you to order delivery and take out online or look through their menus to make sure they have what you want to eat before you head that way.
For more of our Northeast local food guides you can click there.
Best Restaurants In Albany
It is certainly up for debate but currently we think the best restaurants in Albany are:
- Yono’s at 25 Chapel St
- Athos Restaurant at 1814 Western Av
- Dylans On The Terrace at 82 Stirling Terrace
- Liberte at 162 Stirling Terrace
- Due South at 6 Toll Pl
Our Favorite Italian Restaurants
Some of the top spots to eat great Italian food would be:
- Venice Pizza Bar & Restaurant at 179 York St
- Café Capriccio at 49 Grand St
- Caffe Italia at 662 Central Av
- Navona at 289 New Scotland Av
- The Fountain at 283 New Scotland Av
We also have a pizza list coming up if that is the info you are after.
Best Steak Houses
These steak houses near you shouldn’t let you down:
- Texas de Brazil at 1 Crossgates Mall Rd Space E – 111
- LongHorn Steakhouse at 144 Wolf Rd
- Black & Blue Steak and Crab at 1470 Western Av
- Delmonico’s Italian Steakhouse at 1553 Central Av
- 677 Prime at 677 Broadway
Mexican Restaurants Near You
These Mexican restaurants should have all the burritos, tacos, and nachos that you desire:
- El Patron at 198 Central Av
- El Loco Mexican Cafe at 465 Madison Av
- La Fiesta at 1610 Central Av
- Oaxaquena at 77 N Lake Av
- Ama Cocina at 4 Sheridan Av
Best Chinese & Asian Food
Some of the top spots to eat Chinese and other Asian food would be:
- Taiwan Noodle at 218 Central Av
- Sake Cafe at 273 New Scotland Av
- Shining Rainbow at 209 Central Av
- Sukhothai at 254 Lark St
- Koto Japanese Restaurant at 260 Wolf Rd Latham
Best Spots For Sushi
There are some great spots for sushi in your area like:
- Shogun Albany at 457 Madison Ave
- Okipoki at 41 State St
- Mr. Fuji Sushi at 1475 Western Ave
- Tengu Asian Bistro at 1343 Central Ave
- Sushi Tei at 1800 Wester Ave
- Ruby Asian Bistro at 875 Madison Ave
- Samurai Japanese Restaurant at 158 Wolf Rd
- Oishi Sushi Albany at 1232 Western Ave
- Kuma Ani at 109 Wolf Rd #1
Indian Restaurants In Your Area
You will find some delicious curries at the best Indian restaurants near you:
- Spicy Mint at 145 Wolf Rd
- Maharaja Indian Restaurant at 10 Wolf Rd
- Shalimar Restaurant at 180 Delaware Av
- LaZeez at 35 Central Av
- Curry Leaf at 1 Central Av
American Restaurants
Want to eat some great American food? If so then go to:
- Lone Star at 270 Oteha Valley Rd
- Savoy Taproom at 301 Lark St
- Iron Gate Cafe at 182 Washington Av
- The Standard at 1 Crossgates Mall Rd
- Barnsider at 480 Sand Creek Rd
Yummy BBQ
There will be great slow cooked meats at these BBQ restaurants:
- Dinosaur Bar-B-Que at 377 River St
- Warehouse Grill & BBQ at 219 Wolf Rd
- Capital Q Smokehouse at 329 Ontario S
- Wagon Train BBQ at 671 Mariaville Rd Schenectady
French Restaurants
Some of the top places to try French food in this city are:
- New World Bistro Bar at 300 Delaware Av
Greek & Mediterranean Food
From gyros to moussaka and more Greek & Mediterranean meals visit:
- Mamoun’s Restaurant at 206 Washington Av
- Mazadar Mediterranean Kitchen at 1839 Central Av
- Kismet Mediterranean Grill at 1116 Madison Av
- Athos Restaurant at 1814 Western Av
- Risotto at 320 Northern Blvd
Our Favorite Seafood Restaurants
For the best seafood restaurants consider going to:
- Ted’s Fish Fry at 203 Wolf Rd
- Hott Stuff n Butta at 214 Central Av
- Off Shore Pier at 637 3rd Av
- Jack’s Oyster House, Inc. at 42 State St
Where To Eat Pizza
There are plenty of options but we think the best pizza places in Albany are:
- Jo-Joe’s Pizza and Kebabs at 362 Middleton Rd
- Little Italy Restaurant & Pizzeria at 220 York St
- Sovrana’s at 63 N Lake Av
Of course you can also find great pizza near you at many of the spots in our Italian restaurants list.
The Top Burgers & Fries
Who doesn’t like a good burger and fries:
- First Burger at 210 W 1st Av
- Loafer’s Station at 222 Washington ST SW
- Juniors Bar and Grill at 1094 Madison Av
Best Buffets Near You
Heading to one of the best buffets near you is a good way to get variety:
- Maharaja Indian Restaurant at 10 Wolf Rd
- Golden Corral at 1901 Central Av
- Curry Leaf at 1 Central Av
- Capital Buffet at 145 Wolf Rd
Vegan Restaurants
We think the best Albany vegetarian and vegan restaurants are:
- Berben & Wolff’s Vegan Delicatessen at 227 Lark St
- Healthy on Lark at 274 Lark St
- New World Bistro Bar at 300 Delaware Av
More Healthy Food Options
Other good restaurants that have healthy food choices would be:
- The Healing Meals at 113 Everett Rd
- CoreLife Eatery at 1229 Western Av
- Honest Weight Food Co-op at 100 Watervliet Av
Breakfast & Brunch Spots
These breakfast and brunch spots are where to start your day with a smile:
- The Breakfast Spot at 66 Central Av
- Six Degrees at 70 Stirling Terrace
- Cafe Madison at 108 Madison Av
Bakeries & Desserts
From breads to yummy desserts try out one of these Albany bakeries:
- Fiorello Bakery & Deli at 1180-A Western Av
- Krause’s Candy at 1609 Central Av
- Bountiful Bread at 1475 Western Av
- Cheesecake Machismo at 293 Hamilton St
Donuts
Cider Belly Doughnuts at 25 N Pearl St is a great place to buy donuts.
Ice Cream Shops
For the best ice cream shops near you try:
- Cold Stone Creamery at 1475 Western Av
- Franks at 496 Albany Shaker Rd
- Kurver Kreme at 1349 Central Av
- Jims Tastee Freez at 58 Delaware Av
- Emack & Bolio’s at 366 Delaware Av
Cafes
Jumpstart your day at one of these cafes:
- Uncommon Grounds Coffee & Bagels at 1235 Western Ave #5
- Honest Weight Food Co-op Cafe at 100 Watervliet Av
Smoothies & Juices
Smoothie and juice bars are always a good healthy option:
- Untouchable Nutrition at 255 New Scotland Av
- Bare at 1475 Western Av
Cocktail Bars
These cocktail bars are where to go when you want to try some creative drinks:
- Speakeasy 518 at 42 Howard St
- City Line Bar and Grill at 1200 Western Av
- The Hollow Bar + Kitchen at 79 N Pearl St
Breweries & Sports Bars
Watch the big game or sample some unique suds at one of these breweries or sports bars:
- C H Evans Brewing Co. at the Albany Pump Station, 19 Quackenbush Square
- Druthers Brewing Company at 1053 Broadway
- Steadfast Beer Company at 90 State St Ste 9 Fl 7
- City Beer Hall at 42 Howard St
- Fort Orange Brewing at 450 N Pearl St
We have also written about:
- Buffets, Healthy Food & More In New York City
- Buffets, Healthy Food & More In Buffalo
- Buffets, Healthy Food & More In Syracuse
- Buffets, Healthy Food & More In Newark
Enjoy Eating at the Best Albany Restaurants
We bet you are getting hungry after thinking about all of those delicious food options in your area. We told you about all kinds of great restaurants near you like Italian, steak houses, Mexican, Chinese, sushi, Asian, American, Indian, BBQ, Greek, Mediterranean, seafood, pizza, burgers, buffets, vegan restaurants and additional options for healthy food.
Plus there was talk of breakfast and brunch spots, bakeries, desserts, donuts and ice cream shops. Plus there were cafes, smoothies, cocktail bars, breweries, and sports bars. Don’t forget that most of the above venues will allow you to order take-out or delivery online through those links.
It would help us and our readers out a lot if you could correct anything we may have gotten wrong or if you could share your own local food tips in the comments. Either way, we hope you enjoy eating delicious food at the best restaurants in Albany!
