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Restaurants in Albany

The Best Restaurants

Sam's Log Cabin 945 San Pablo Ave, Albany
Sam's Log Cabin
Brunch • $$

Sam's Log Cabin

945 San Pablo Ave, Albany, CA 94706

Outstanding. Lovely garden area for outdoor seating. Beautiful delicious food. We have never left disappointed. We send all of our out of town visitors there...

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  • Superb895 Reviews4.8
Al's Big Burger 437 San Pablo Ave, Albany
Al's Big Burger
Burgers • $

Al's Big Burger

437 San Pablo Ave, Albany, CA 94706

Feeling a burger while in El Cerrito. Wasn't disappointed, old burger joint atmosphere ?. Very tasty with crispy fries and cold drinks. Also do shakes and...

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  • Superb476 Reviews4.8
Renee's Place 1477 Solano Ave, Albany
Renee's Place
Chinese • $$

Renee's Place

1477 Solano Ave, Albany, CA 94706

Tasty Chinese home cooking. Really, "home" - family cooks and grandma and grandpa sit at tables nearby.I think their beer is a loss leader - cheap...

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  • Superb332 Reviews4.7
Pâtisserie Rotha 1051 San Pablo Ave, Albany
Pâtisserie Rotha
Patisserie/Cake Shop • $$

Pâtisserie Rotha

1051 San Pablo Ave, Albany, CA 94706

Best croissant I ever had! I was never a morning person but I forced myself to wake up at 7:30am that morning to check out this place. There was a 25min wait...

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  • Superb220 Reviews4.8
Lao-Thai Kitchen 1406 Solano Ave, Albany
Lao-Thai Kitchen
Laotian • $$

Lao-Thai Kitchen

1406 Solano Ave, Albany, CA 94706

I've been coming here consistently for about a year now! It's a cute little restaurant with wonderful and fun staff! I wished I found this place...

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  • Superb195 Reviews4.8
310 Eatery- LA Style Street Food 747 San Pablo Ave, Albany
310 Eatery- LA Style Street Food
Burgers • $$

310 Eatery- LA Style Street Food

747 San Pablo Ave, Albany, CA 94706

Food was great! I got the Temescal Sunrise, which was chicken and french toast. The chicken was super tender and the french toast was delightfully crispy and...

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  • Superb277 Reviews4.7
Everest Kitchen 1150 Solano Ave, Albany
Everest Kitchen
Himalayan/Nepalese • $$

Everest Kitchen

1150 Solano Ave, Albany, CA 94706

Amazing food that you can always count on. We especially like the vindaloo, samosas, and chana masala, but have never had a dish we didn't like. Reliable...

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  • Superb239 Reviews4.7
Juanita & Maude 825 San Pablo Ave, Albany
Juanita & Maude
New American

Juanita & Maude

825 San Pablo Ave, Albany, CA 94706

The cocktails and food were excellent. Service was a little spotty (for no good reason). We loved every single thing. Tried two cocktails: Young Mother & A...

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  • Superb786 Reviews4.5
Syma's Mexican Grill & Persian Cuisine 1019 San Pablo Ave, Albany
Syma's Mexican Grill & Persian Cuisine
Mexican

Syma's Mexican Grill & Persian Cuisine

1019 San Pablo Ave, Albany, CA 94706

Food is absolutely *delicious,* and the service is so kind. They had multiple beautiful stews and rice available for catering for 40 people on very short...

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  • Superb175 Reviews4.7
Shangrila Buddha Organic Vegan Restaurant 755 San Pablo Ave, Albany
Shangrila Buddha Organic Vegan Restaurant
Vegan

Shangrila Buddha Organic Vegan Restaurant

755 San Pablo Ave, Albany, CA 94706

Delicious, large portions, healthy, flavorful, comforting, friendly service! Love the concept of a set menu with great variety. Food was flavorful and filling....

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  • Superb110 Reviews4.8
China Village 1335 Solano Ave, Albany
China Village
Chinese • $$

China Village

1335 Solano Ave, Albany, CA 94706

Had the lemon chicken, Mongolian beef, sesame chicken and vegetable fried rice,all tasted great and was served by a friendly staff who were nice enough to take...

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  • Superb698 Reviews4.4
Duo Grill House 1491 Solano Ave, Albany
Duo Grill House
American

Duo Grill House

1491 Solano Ave, Albany, CA 94706

Nothing but good things to say about this place. Discovered it one day with my dad as we were trying to find a place to eat and tried it out. Me and my...

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  • Superb140 Reviews4.6
Zaytoon Mediterranean Restaurant and Bar 1133 Solano Ave, Albany
Zaytoon Mediterranean Restaurant and Bar
Mediterranean • $$

Zaytoon Mediterranean Restaurant and Bar

1133 Solano Ave, Albany, CA 94706

The menu doesn’t include a food allergy key The children were crying and screaming. Like eating in a noisy playground. The room had no sound absorption....

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  • Superb569 Reviews4.4
BUA THAI KITCHEN 1045 San Pablo Ave, Albany
BUA THAI KITCHEN
Thai

BUA THAI KITCHEN

1045 San Pablo Ave, Albany, CA 94706

The food is fantastic (we got the crispy rice salad, pad see ew, and rib massaman curry). Everything was delicious, the staff were very friendly and attentive,...

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  • Superb61 Reviews4.8
Rendez-Vous Café Bistro 1111 Solano Ave, Albany
Rendez-Vous Café Bistro
French • $$

Rendez-Vous Café Bistro

1111 Solano Ave, Albany, CA 94706

Family members used a gift card we gave them and loved their dinner. Mussels and fries, steak and fries, mashed potatoes, asparagus, a warm goat cheese salad,...

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  • Superb292 Reviews4.4

Pizza Restaurants

Pizza in Albany
Little Star Pizza 1181 Solano Ave, Albany
Little Star Pizza
Pizza • $$

Little Star Pizza

1181 Solano Ave, Albany, CA 94706

My husband and I shared the Goddess Salad and small Detroit Style Classic Pizza We had beer and wine. Our server was Danielle D. The pizza and salad were...

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  • Superb387 Reviews4.3
iSlice Pizza 1230 Solano Ave, Albany
iSlice Pizza
Pizza • $

iSlice Pizza

1230 Solano Ave, Albany, CA 94706

Friendly service and family owned! Very popular amongst the local youth--my son's favorite pizza is the Brooklyn because of all the generous and delicious...

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  • Good150 Reviews4.2
Albany Pizza and Pastas 600 San Pablo Ave, Albany
Albany Pizza and Pastas
Pizza • $

Albany Pizza and Pastas

600 San Pablo Ave, Albany, CA 94706

I tried pizza from here for the third time today, and This is the best pizza I have ever had. I think they have a different kind of pizza sauce or cheese which...

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  • Good125 Reviews4.1

Mexican Restaurants

Mexican in Albany
Syma's Mexican Grill & Persian Cuisine 1019 San Pablo Ave, Albany
Syma's Mexican Grill & Persian Cuisine
Mexican

Syma's Mexican Grill & Persian Cuisine

1019 San Pablo Ave, Albany, CA 94706

Food is absolutely *delicious,* and the service is so kind. They had multiple beautiful stews and rice available for catering for 40 people on very short...

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  • Superb175 Reviews4.7
Tacos El Autlense 601 San Pablo Ave #2, Albany
Tacos El Autlense
Mexican • $

Tacos El Autlense

601 San Pablo Ave #2, Albany, CA 94706

Hands-down, the best tacos in the East Bay! Love the tacos and pricing, I feel like all of the Taqueria's are overpriced, but their food doesn't meet...

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  • Superb259 Reviews4.4
5 Tacos and Beers 1175 Solano Ave, Albany
5 Tacos and Beers
Mexican

5 Tacos and Beers

1175 Solano Ave, Albany, CA 94706

Great service! Great food! Busy location! This place is usually busy, parking is hard to find but it's all worth it. Their tacos and appetizers are all...

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  • Good200 Reviews4.1

Chinese Restaurants

Chinese in Albany
Renee's Place 1477 Solano Ave, Albany
Renee's Place
Chinese • $$

Renee's Place

1477 Solano Ave, Albany, CA 94706

Tasty Chinese home cooking. Really, "home" - family cooks and grandma and grandpa sit at tables nearby.I think their beer is a loss leader - cheap...

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  • Superb332 Reviews4.7
China Village 1335 Solano Ave, Albany
China Village
Chinese • $$

China Village

1335 Solano Ave, Albany, CA 94706

Had the lemon chicken, Mongolian beef, sesame chicken and vegetable fried rice,all tasted great and was served by a friendly staff who were nice enough to take...

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  • Superb698 Reviews4.4
The Pearl House 809 San Pablo Ave, Albany
The Pearl House
Chinese • $

The Pearl House

809 San Pablo Ave, Albany, CA 94706

Consistent quality. I order basics: combination or shrimp chow main and fried rice. Never had any issues. I have been a customer of The Pearl House for years....

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  • Good112 Reviews3.6

Thai Restaurants

Thai in Albany
BUA THAI KITCHEN 1045 San Pablo Ave, Albany
BUA THAI KITCHEN
Thai

BUA THAI KITCHEN

1045 San Pablo Ave, Albany, CA 94706

The food is fantastic (we got the crispy rice salad, pad see ew, and rib massaman curry). Everything was delicious, the staff were very friendly and attentive,...

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  • Superb61 Reviews4.8
Bua Luang Thai Cuisine 1166 Solano Ave, Albany
Bua Luang Thai Cuisine
Thai

Bua Luang Thai Cuisine

1166 Solano Ave, Albany, CA 94706

Been going here for decades. It's been great since it opened. They're now a newer generation and it's still great. They were the first to have...

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  • Good200 Reviews4.2
White Lotus Thai Cuisine 843 San Pablo Ave, Albany
White Lotus Thai Cuisine
Thai • $$

White Lotus Thai Cuisine

843 San Pablo Ave, Albany, CA 94706

Last month my company ordered a bunch of foods from White Lotus and that hooked me up again to a 2nd visit today. Since I came alone, I only ordered one dish....

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  • Good164 Reviews4

Burger Restaurants

Burgers in Albany
Al's Big Burger 437 San Pablo Ave, Albany
Al's Big Burger
Burgers • $

Al's Big Burger

437 San Pablo Ave, Albany, CA 94706

Feeling a burger while in El Cerrito. Wasn't disappointed, old burger joint atmosphere ?. Very tasty with crispy fries and cold drinks. Also do shakes and...

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  • Superb476 Reviews4.8
310 Eatery- LA Style Street Food 747 San Pablo Ave, Albany
310 Eatery- LA Style Street Food
Burgers • $$

310 Eatery- LA Style Street Food

747 San Pablo Ave, Albany, CA 94706

Food was great! I got the Temescal Sunrise, which was chicken and french toast. The chicken was super tender and the french toast was delightfully crispy and...

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  • Superb277 Reviews4.7
The Habit Burger Grill 1080 Monroe St, Albany
The Habit Burger Grill
Hamburger • $

The Habit Burger Grill

1080 Monroe St, Albany, CA 94706

God damn these burgers were good. My mom wanted to go there for her birthday and when we pulled up to the place I was like okay that's my crazy mom again...

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  • Good245 Reviews3.6

Indian Restaurants

Indian in Albany
Café Raj 1158 Solano Ave, Albany
Café Raj
Indian • $

Café Raj

1158 Solano Ave, Albany, CA 94706

Food was ok. The portions are big but it was missing flavor. We had a mango lassi and it was warm, not cold (not sure if that common), we've always had...

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  • Superb241 Reviews4.3
Aangan 856 San Pablo Ave, Albany
Aangan
Indian • $$

Aangan

856 San Pablo Ave, Albany, CA 94706

This is one of my "go-to" spots in El Cerrito/Albany. They know to put in my order for the Sev Batata Puri when I talk in the door. (I salivate just...

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  • Good192 Reviews4.2
Delhi Diner 1373 Solano Ave, Albany
Delhi Diner
Indian • $$

Delhi Diner

1373 Solano Ave, Albany, CA 94706

Really nice local Indian diner in Albany. We got papdi chaat, daal makhani, malai kofta, butter chicken, and uttapam with some sweet lassis and beers on the...

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  • Good327 Reviews4.1