21 Best American Restaurants near Albany

“We’ve driven by Almost There many times. The parking lot is always packed. But to our surprise they had more than ample seating inside and out. We opted for the Thursday special of fish & chips, which was lightly breaded Yankee style haddock. Two fish & chips for $23.99 (regular price $17.99 each) From the time we walked in and had no waiting (at 630pm) to our amazing service. The food was definitely delicious. Yes great seafood in the mountains 😊. Since it is just 40 minutes (pretty much normal timing) to this restaurant we will definitely be back to try out much more of their menu.“

“You must dine here! In addition to the food being delicious, the staff are so welcoming and friendly. The service my boyfriend I received while dining made us feel right at home despite it being our first time in. This restaurant, and the people who work there are bright lights in this world!“

“Gotta say best place on RT 16!! Awesome food and drinks! Service leaves much to be desired (jk Danielle🤪) they’re the best! Highly recommend!!“

“The service and food were both top notch! The open face wagyu was absolutely delicious! We had two little ones with us and very accommodating staff. The food was ready quickly and served piping hot. Absolutely one of our favorite go to places now.“

“I had to come here and post a story that happened to a couple buddies and I a few years ago and how helpful muddy moose is . We were out fishing over the long weekend in may, it’s later in the evening and my one buddy says man wouldn’t it be cool to get a poutine ? Of course we all agree so we bust a phone out in the boat, search muddy moose up quick and hit dial not really paying much attention to it . Anyhow some very nice lady answers and we ask if they are still open to which she replies “ yes we are for another 30 min” . Well we’re like game on ! So we ask for three poutines to which the kind lady replies “ what’s a poutine “ answering her question kind of scratching our heads? How could you not know what this is ? Anyhow I’m sure we sounded hick with the frogs, boat motor, and three Canadians chirping each other through the call. She says oh yes we can make that for you and can have it in a bag for when you get here . Well now we are racing across a lake , jumping in a truck , racing down a muddy back road , down the highway , and yes we had about it two minutes to spare when we got to the Moose . When I ran in the door asking for our order a friend of ours is like “ uh dudes the grill has been closed for an hour” ??? We called the wrong muddy moose …. 🫎 we called you guys 1500km away . Woops . We ended up calling back after realizing our mistake , boy did we laugh , the lady couldn’t stop laughing either . We offered to pay over the phone but the lady said it was an honest mistake and a funny one and that she would offer up the poutines for a couple guests in the store . Good times . When I can get down there on my bike I plan on planning a stop just to order a meal .“

“Great staff, Great Food, Great View“

“Got a flight of mead, it was all great. Also got a burger (forget the name) but it had peanut butter. Staff was friendly“

“As a foodie, to wow me with a steak and cheese and a dirty martini does not make sense. But wow. Absolutely killed it. They make their picklin house and that makes a killer dirty. Best in the valley. Keep it up!“

“2 day getaway from the moment we registered with sweet Jennifer oh my..she gave us a tour.showed us the menu for that evening. she is si knowledgeable and friendly our carriage room #2 was so homey..2 comfy chairs for reading 📚 fridge.coffee bar right outside the room..we can't wait to return.. food delicious 😋 the grands were immaculate!!! ty for a relaxing stay!!“

“Great healthy options ! Smoothies , organic soups and food“

“We happened to come to Barley & Salt twice and both times we were so impressed with the host, Jessica and how friendly and accommodating she was. It was a great experience start to finish. Thanks!“

“Great food but I had an issue with online ordering process, it defaulted to the wrong item. Would not correct the issue and failed to make right.“

“Very busy Friday night, but we were seated and acknowledged right away! Great food selection, drink menu was fun, seasonal and tasty! We can’t wait to go back!“

“Just stopped in on a whim and ordered roast beef sandwiches. The beef was extremely tender. Some have complained that the beef was not flavorful. Without all the added salt, the beef taste came through loud and clear. My husband and I don’t need all the extra salt so it was definitely to our liking. Great friendly staff as well!“

“This restaurant was just average for me in terms of food, but to be fair, when you're traveling in the mountains to enjoy the scenery, finding a spot like this is already a plus.
The food itself was okay—nothing particularly memorable. The fries seemed a bit old and hard, and the beef balls were on the dry side. However, the setting really makes up for it. The view from the restaurant is beautiful, and the atmosphere is lively, especially with the live music playing across the way. It’s clearly a popular spot, as it was quite crowded when we visited.
Overall, while the food may not have stood out, the location and ambiance made it a decent stop during our trip.“

“What a wonderful new find... there was a sandwich that was a Moutain meaurement... 2369' or something that was awesome! Marbled rye with Pastrami, caramelized onions, cheese and thousand island dressing... really good! and staff are great. Patty was our waitress and very friendly and helpful with local information!
Hey Patty is still there and awesome! Tried the Chowda and grilled ceaser salad. Very good!“

“Fantastic breakfast. Homemade cooking, super clean, grt service and consistant. A must go to place...We have been going here for the past 25 years.“

“😃Great food, I am still thinking about the pasta I had 4 days later!! So good, service was great and very family friendly.“

“We stopped in Big Dave’s to get breakfast sandwiches for the road and we’re glad we did. The bagels are fresh and warm. The service was friendly. We got a half dozen bagels and 3 bacon, egg and cheese sandwiches to go. There were lots of pastries that look delicious but we didn’t get any this time. We’ll be back again!“

“I had the steak tips.. and they, were delicious❤️“

“We enjoyed a really delicious meal and drinks here. It is a very nice place. The charcuterie board was probably designed for a table of four to share because it had quite a few options and plenty of each but it was totally worth it. I had a special and the meat was so tender it came apart with just a fork. The food is definitely worth the price.“