50 Best American Restaurants in Albany

“delicious food and amazing atmosphere. I love this oasis, it is a lively place with elegance and still peaceful for business meetings“

“had a lovely lunch there and enjoyed all the amazing food and drinks. Definitely recommend“

“The best cocktails in Albany! (Get the Capital City Renewal!) I had the best birthday dinner there tonight. Thanks to the team for making it special. The appetizers were incredible!“

“Greg and his entire staff did an amazing job on my husband's party! Everything was great! The food was phenomenal and the service couldn't have been better! Please contact Greg for parties or catering! You will not be disappointed!“

“Instead of recommending the restaurant or not I wish I could rate it with stars. I would give a 3.75 the food was the good. The service was good. The atmosphere was good. Nothing was stand out amazing. For the price I would think the entrees would come with a salad or bread for the table but they do not. Drinks of course were expensive as anywhere but I got the smallest pour of wine I’ve probably ever received. We went for a special occasion and I wish we would have went somewhere else. Maybe I’ll try again with friends again for lunch and hope for a better experience.“

“This is by far my favorite coffee shop in Telkwa and Smithers. I probably spend far too much money then I should here, but I absolutely love it. The staff are always friendly and welcoming, the atmosphere is great, and don't even get me started on the coffee and the food. I don't know if I've had anything that I didn't like from here. I've tried pretty much everything from the pies, meat pies, the freshly made sourdough bread that is just delicious, and the burgers on Fridays. You also have things like the cookies, the brownies and so much more. On top of all of that there's even a lot that I have yet to try, the ice cream being one of them. She even went on vacation for a couple of weeks and that was probably the longest couple of weeks without a good coffee. Oh yeah and I almost forgot, the breakfast wraps are absolutely delicious. You got to try them. Try anything try everything try it all, I'm sure you'll love it.“

“What a dining experience! From our hostess, Koisi who set the tone to our server, Susan, who paid attention to every detail, to the manager, Dianna, who attended to my allergy needs, this was a night to rememeber. HUGE shout out to Chef Gary and his Korean Salmon bites and penne Ala pesto! As a vegetarian who needs to be gluten free, I was floored to find a restaurant with such flavorful choices. Thank you for paying close attention to my allergy/sensitivity needs and to having the manager double check. I've never had that happen. I hope others take notice of this exceptional chef and dining experience.“

“beautiful venue with great food“

“Good food, clean, friendly staff,decent prices.“

“Some of my co-workers brought me out to The Copper Crow for my birthday! It was a wonderful experience. • Nice host, prompt seating. • Attentive and knowledgeable server. • Extensive draft, cocktail & mocktail list. • Great food, good portions, cooked well. • Excellent desserts. I look forward to going back.“

“Always enjoy Martel’s! Miss them at the Teletheater!“

“best mac n cheese in Albany! they treat you like family. the food and kindness will soothe your soul and you'll keep coming back.“

“First time here in a very cold evening, it’s like on the back of a building, there’s a park in front of the store, and across the street from it is a huge building with a clock on top that could be an old train terminal.
The chef was really friendly and the chicken sandwich meal was delicious, my daughter was a picky eater, and she just killed that sandwich, the chicken was crispy and tender inside, it was so food, since it’s a cold day we didn’t bother to order ice cream pops, we will definitely come back with friends and visit this eatery again.“

“great food and I had a turkey wrap“

“Great food and service. They had no problem changing a menu item to leave out the garlic. [allergy]“

“Its date night , so we stopped for dinner before the STYX concert and our waiter Shawn ( Sean?) was superb ! Ordered a Peach Bellini that was dynamite ! Like a frozen dessert ! Hubby had a pineapple mule that was stupendous also . The fish tacos were very good ...texture and taste were spot on . The fish and chips were excellent . The fried fish was delightfully light , not heavy . The coleslaw was bland but everything else was yummy . And finally, we had to get dessert . Decided on pineapple upside down cheesecake . Absolutely fabulously delicious!“

“It was a very good place to eat for lunch and respectful workers“

“We can’t say enough about this place! My boyfriend and I had our first date here so it’s very special to us. We had a gender reveal here back in November and they brought out ice cream with blue sprinkles and sang to us. I went there yesterday; bought a slice of cheesecake and asked if they could put a candle in it and bring it out as a surprise for mine and my boyfriends 1 year anniversary. Not only did they do this but they also gave us an “anniversary” discount. Thank you for helping us make our special dinners even more special with your cooperation. ❤️“

“Thanks for the pickle pizza!! You made this pregnant lady very happy 🥰🥒🍕“

“Best food. Best price. Great atmosphere“

“I’ve been looking forward to checking out the restaurant, Dove & Deer, since I first encountered their food when their chef was highlighted at the annual Summer Gala fundraiser here in Hudson last year. Their chef served an incredible amuse-bouche with gooseberries and the chef who was there sharing the amuse-bouches was wonderfully charming and the food was incredible! I was so impressed that I’ve been following their social media since then and have been looking forward to visiting the restaurant all the while! I was recently in the area and while I unfortunately wasn’t able to visit the restaurant in person- I was able to order through Door Dash and the meal was incredible! We ordered an assortment of things to share and were thrilled with everything! -Spicy Kale Caesar with shredded kale, croutons, and shaved parmesan! -Truffle Parm Fries with scallions and truffle aioli! -Mini Wagyu Beef Hotdogs made with wagyu beef, served in buttery toasted buns, and topped with mustard, ketchup, and relish! -Hot Lobster Dip made with lobster claw and knuckle meat, gruyere, gouda, fontina, spinach, scallion, and crispy wontons! It is often very difficult for a restaurant to adjust their menu to translate to takeout; and for them to do so where every single dish was not only delicious but also mostly with a great presentation, says a great deal about their attention to detail. This is a restaurant I look forward to dining at again many more times over the years!“

“Had the gnocchi bolognese and the 110 Margarita (well 2 of those). The food was really good and the margaritas were probably the best I’ve ever had! We will definitely return!“

“Awesome spot 💯 Food and prices were exceptional, the bartender was super friendly, and she was even cool with me taking over the jukebox for about 45 minutes 😂 Would go out of my way to stop again!“

“Found this place by accident and so glad we did! Had a great breakfast. The ham, egg, and cheese sandwich was maybe the best I’ve ever had. Friendly service. The coffee was excellent. They had an impressive selection of muffins, though we didn’t try any unfortunately.“

“amazing cabbage best yams everything on point“

“Stopped at Inga's last week and just want to say how beautiful and pleasant Bianca was. The food was fantastic, but she made our experience one that will definitely bring us back!“

“We stopped here on a Wednesday before a show at the arena. We were packed in like sardines, with nowhere left to sit and the kitchen had run out of food. And yet the place still felt chill and welcoming. The bartender/owner was attentive and super friendly, despite the absolute chaos that must have been happening behind the bar. Any employees we saw were friendly and informal. Exactly what you want from a dive in Albany.

I have social anxiety and so rarely go out to pubs. But I will absolutely be going back here. Hopefully when the kitchen still has some food left.“

“Searching for places to eat in the local area and this place popped up. I don’t normally leave reviews but I feel compelled as the food was absolutely exquisite. This place has good vegan options as well. The Dirty Little Birdy signature cocktail may be the best drink I’ve ever had! Just annoyed I had to share it. Coming back on Friday!“

“Good vibes great service Good food awesome drinks great place to hang with friends and have some good times“

“This place is great. The roast pork sandwich reminds me of DiNics in Philly.“

“The Best Place I have ever worked for HANDS DOWN! Grateful for Management, they treat our team with respect, allow every team member to be themselves inside and out! Community, Neighbors, Local Small Business all supporting one another and coming together! Every Day Citizens, Everyone Pitching IN! 🇱🇷🦅😉 XXXOOO“

“We hosted an amazing company holiday party at Loch & Quay. Great food, amazing staff, hopefully they can accommodate us again next year.“

“Hostess is the best. And food was of course great. Party of 10+ to watch sabres ... a bit last minute, post-graduation. I stopped by mid-afternoon and the hostess set aside a table, put the 'reserved' label on it and told me I could enjoy the lovely day outside, that she was holding it for me. and the sabres won! thank you mcgeary's!!!“

“Albany Stadium Restaurant & Bar was a perfect place to host a pregame party before our hockey game in MVP Arena. We had a quick turnaround to plan the event, and staff were very responsive and eager to work with us based on our event needs. From planning to event day coordination, everything went smoothly and the event was a great success!“

“Fantastic experience earlier this month having Sunday Brunch with my son and our American cousins at Lost & Found. This place is great! The real America, in Albany, away from the well-beaten tourist tracks. Friendly service, great menu, tasty food, and the proprietor is a gent - even let us get group photos on the stage as he hadn’t a band at the time! It was a wet Sunday but we just had a great family get together inside. Not that far from the city centre and worth finding. Very good value as well.“

“The staff is superior to any staff I've seen anywhere. Gracious, knowledgeable and so fast! They were the highlight of our visit. The steak did not even need to be chewed, it was that amazing and tender. It literally melted like butter in my mouth. I've had steak everywhere and I've never had a steak like this in my life. The cocktails were on point, the wine was a good pour, and the carrot cake was like nothing I've ever tasted in my life. Hughes of cinnamon, lemon, raisins, and the icing was to die for. Absolutely an amazing meal and cannot wait to return “

“Excellent food “just like philly”. I have searched for the perfect cheese steaks world wide. Now my search is over and local. Just go and enjoy the variety. Fast service with perfect atmosphere. Will be back regularly.“

“My partner and I had a great time before heading over to the elks club for swing dance night.

Classic pub style seating and experience. Head up to the bar to order your food and drink, head back with your drinks and wait for the food. Theres tvs showing multiple different games but if youre not there for that the rest of the interior is the perfect astethic for a comfy night at the local bar.

The pretzel sticks were amazing and I need more.“

“Best staff and music! Always welcoming, I love it here.“

“Incredible.“

“Always an event everyday of the week here! Food is great and has a buzzing atmosphere with lots of smiles. Such a friendly staff and tavern is well decorated and very clean! A MUST SEE!“

“The bar & restaurant is an awesome place inside - super comfortable & welcoming - the food is FANTASTIC and so is the beer. (I haven't tried them all yet, but I'll work on it.) None of that is the best part though - the staff, management, the service are the best part. They really look out for you, and are just a great bunch of folks. We'll be back!“

“Updating review, for now I'll just say I spent over an hour now. I went through it twice for the Popeyes Rewards. The first time it crashed right at the end without giving me a Validation Code, understandable. Went through it all again, more quickly, with out all the answering the questions and reviews. At the end it asks if you would like to post your review on Google. The first time is when it crashed. Got back to it again, said yes. It seemed to have posted but received no Validation Code. At this point I'm a little frustrated, being about an hour now. Called the Popeyes store I was just at, 2: 45pm. Spoke with said manager, might not been him that served me. I explained the situation, all I was told is to download the app. Unfortunately I was not able to understand what he was saying nor was he able to understand me, is suspect. I have to go back through there tomorrow and I'll see how it goes. Trying the support page is a waste of time, even supposedly found a corporate support line, JOKE, just sends you back to the same crap. Unreal, no support no nothing all over a couple pieces of chicken and a biscuit. Figured I would see how far I could get. Just do what you say you will do. I wanted to let you all know what I went through. If anyone has had a problem with this same issue, please respond, curious. I dont think I did anything wrong filling out the questioner. Thanks

Food was fresh, Hot and good. Wasn't very greasy at all.“

“Believe the hype! Casey Finn’s delivers for service, the finest Miller High Life and Jameson whiskey, and I heard that the Ruebens on St Patrick’s Day are the jam.Was sincerely hoping for the rumored bartender vs customer fight (see review from a few years ago), but despite a brief genuine moment of concern (“are you ladies lost?”), we made friends and will be back.“

“great service, good food, friendly clientele“

“I had an amazing dining experience! From the moment we walked in, the ambiance was warm and inviting—perfect for a relaxed evening out. We were greeted by the boss Ali, and The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, making us feel right at home.

We started with the Mozzarella Sticks which was bursting with flavor and beautifully presented. For the main course, I had the Chicken Shawarma Meal and it was absolutely delicious. The sauce was beautiful and the flavors were perfectly balanced, and the portion size was just right.

The bar was also impressive, every drink was perfect, which was the perfect sweet ending to the meal.

Overall,I loved it here. It is a true gem. The quality of the food, the service, and the atmosphere make it a standout spot in the area. I can't wait to come back!“

“Ham was amazing! our Easter dinner was so easy to prepare!“

“Ricardo and his brother are amazing! I walk in and hear how are you Mr Frank everytime. Food is always perfect! I order appetizers, sandwiches, pizzas, dinners always delicious! My favorite is the Blackened Chicken Sandwich! Highly recommend you to try them!“

“I enjoyed a great meal. the staff was friendly“

“The space is cute, and they did a great job decorating it. The floor tiles and lights are perfect for the small space. There’s a creative and interesting list of specialty cocktails and the beef short ribs are completely amazing.“