The best restaurants in Albany
23 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Osaka Sushi and Ramen
RestaurantsCasual option for sushi and bento boxes in Heritage Mall with healthy options.
Osaka Sushi and Ramen
RestaurantsRigoberto's
RestaurantsCasual eatery dishing up Mexican eats such as burritos, carne asada plates, and rolled tacos, plus a salsa bar.
Rigoberto's
RestaurantsCinco Estrellas
RestaurantsTaco eatery (burritos, tortas, nachos, etc.) featuring a friendly staff and a casual vibe.
Cinco Estrellas
RestaurantsPapa Murphy's | Take 'N' Bake Pizza
RestaurantsChain outlet offering build-your-own takeaway pizzas, to be cooked at home.
Papa Murphy's | Take 'N' Bake Pizza
RestaurantsMomiji
RestaurantsPopular sushi restaurant (rolled fresh) along with hot dishes like miso soup, for lunch and dinner.
Momiji
RestaurantsLos Dos Amigos Hacienda | Albany
RestaurantsCasual Mexican dining with margaritas, fajitas, and other familiar favorites, plus a kids' menu.
Los Dos Amigos Hacienda | Albany
RestaurantsTaqueria Alonzo
RestaurantsCasual cafe dishing up familiar Mexican grub like tacos, burritos, enchiladas and fajitas.
Taqueria Alonzo
RestaurantsMexico Lindo Restaurant & Lounge
RestaurantsMexican favorites, including chips and salsa, burritos, and enchiladas, in a relaxed atmosphere.
Mexico Lindo Restaurant & Lounge
RestaurantsBaja Fresh
RestaurantsMexican fast-food chain featuring fish tacos, burritos, quesadillas & other Baja-inspired entrees.
Baja Fresh
RestaurantsVault 244
RestaurantsChic New American bistro & bar offering small plates, craft cocktails & live music in historic digs.
Vault 244
RestaurantsAbby's Legendary Pizza
RestaurantsCasual, long-running chain serving a big list of thin-crust & deep-dish, pies plus sandwiches.
Abby's Legendary Pizza
RestaurantsThai Express
RestaurantsFood truck dishing up classic Thai recipes for lunch and dinner, such as orange chicken.
Thai Express
RestaurantsJinda Thai Restaurant
RestaurantsTraditional Thai dishes ranging from curries to noodles to fried rice, plus seafood and vegetarian options.
Jinda Thai Restaurant
RestaurantsPizza Now!
RestaurantsFast-food joint delivering pies and chicken wings along with other traditional pizzeria fare.
Pizza Now!
RestaurantsApplebee's Grill + Bar
RestaurantsFull-service chain bar & grill providing hearty American eats in an informal setting.
Applebee's Grill + Bar
RestaurantsLos Tequilas
RestaurantsRelaxed, family-owned, eatery dishing up Mexican staples such as fajitas, enchiladas and burritos, plus cocktails.
Los Tequilas
RestaurantsPizzAmoré
RestaurantsNew York–style pizza with specialty toppings, plus pasta & grinders, served in a low-key space.
PizzAmoré
RestaurantsOregon Barbecue Company
RestaurantsLow-key eatery featuring barbecued meats and sides, with drive-thru pickup.
Oregon Barbecue Company
RestaurantsRoger's Restaurant
RestaurantsCasual, longstanding eatery for breakfast-and-lunch standards and burgers, plus omelets, steak and hash browns.
Roger's Restaurant
RestaurantsPop's Branding Iron Restaurant & Lounge
RestaurantsLongtime American joint serving breakfast, burgers & other comfort food in unfussy digs.
Pop's Branding Iron Restaurant & Lounge
RestaurantsBig Sisters Thai Kitchen
RestaurantsVegetarian options are available at this casual eatery serving up classic Thai cuisine for lunch and dinner.
Big Sisters Thai Kitchen
RestaurantsThe Squeaky Cork
RestaurantsInformal venue for Scottish dishes and whiskeys, from classic drams to new favorites.
The Squeaky Cork
RestaurantsDel Taco
RestaurantsFast-food chain for Mexican standards like tacos, burritos & quesadillas plus breakfast.
Del Taco
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