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Eat & Drink
A taste of Albany.
Restaurants, cafés, bakeries, bars and other places to eat around Albany.
64 places to eat and drink in Albany are listed here. Most common kinds: American restaurant (5), bakery (5), bar (5) and Italian restaurant (5). Streets with the most listings: Madison Avenue (11), Broadway (10) and Central Avenue (6).
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A few places with photos and full details to get you going.
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Iron Gate Cafe
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Sabor a Campo
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Fidens Brewing Company
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Kismet Mediterranean Grill
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Villa di Como Ristorante
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Viva Empanadas LATIN KITCHEN (Downtown Albany)
Latin AmericanNR
Nicole's Restaurant
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Thai
American
Iron Gate Cafe
Iron Gate Cafe, a family-owned business, operates on the edge of historical Center Square in downtown Albany. The cafe serves homemade dishes, including soups, salads, and sandwiches, all made with quality ingredients.…
Spanish
Sabor a Campo
Sabor a Campo Restaurant is a family-owned eat-in buffet and carry-out style restaurant at 485 Delaware Avenue in Albany, NY, specializing in multicultural home recipes that blend authentic Hispanic, Soul, and American…
Bar
The Yard: Sports Bar & Hatchet House
The Yard is a sports bar and hatchet house located in downtown Albany. It offers unique axe throwing, lawn games, and events. The business is under new ownership and management. The Yard has a variety of food and drink…
Bar
New Scotland Spirits Tasting Room
New Scotland Spirits Tasting Room is situated in the Center Square neighborhood at 209 Lark Street in Albany. The business has a presence in this neighborhood. Drinks served include cocktails made with spirits from New…
Brewery
Mediterranean
Kismet Mediterranean Grill
Kismet Mediterranean Grill serves authentic Mediterranean cuisine in Albany, New York. The menu features Turkish and Greek options, including signature dishes like Chicken Kavourma, Lamb Kavourma, Shrimp Kavourma, and…
Italian
Villa di Como Ristorante
Villa di Como Ristorante is a farm distillery and authentic Italian restaurant located in Albany, New York. The restaurant is designed and decorated as an Italian villa, providing a homey yet professional atmosphere…
Latin American
Viva Empanadas LATIN KITCHEN (Downtown Albany)
Viva Empanadas LATIN KITCHEN (Downtown Albany) is a Latin American restaurant on North Pearl Street.
Italian
Nicole's Restaurant
Nicole's Restaurant is a family-owned business in Albany, New York, serving Italian cuisine with continental and modern American influences. The restaurant's chefs create new dishes daily, including constantly-changing…
Cocktail Bar
Dove + Deer
Dove + Deer operates out of an 1854 brownstone at 32 Dove Street in Albany, New York, serving as a neighborhood bar and kitchen. The atmosphere is warm, with crafted pub fare and honest drinks available. The menu…
Italian
Grappa '72
Grappa '72 is a casual Italian dining restaurant located in Albany, New York. The restaurant provides fine dining in a casual setting, with a menu filled with Italian regional specialties. The owner, Armond Lule, aims…
American
Albany Ale and Oyster
Albany Ale and Oyster features an open kitchen and a raw bar on New Scotland Avenue in Albany. The menu highlights seasonal ingredients and sustainable seafood. A full bar with 16 seats serves natural wine and…
Colombian
Moliendo Cafe
Moliendo Cafe serves authentic homemade Latin dishes in Albany, New York, as a family-owned restaurant. It sits on the corner of Madison Ave and Quail St, just minutes away from Washington Park. The menu features…
New American
The Delaware Restaurant & Bar
The Delaware Restaurant & Bar is a New American restaurant on Delaware Avenue.
Brewery
Nine Pin Ciderworks
Nine Pin Ciderworks is a brewery on Broadway.
Sports Bar
Lynn's Uptown Tavern
Lynn's Uptown Tavern is a sports bar on Colvin Avenue.
Taiwanese
Taiwan Noodle
Taiwan Noodle provides comfort food, distinct from fast food, and invites potential patrons to experience the difference firsthand. The business has a distinct approach to serving its community. The menu features…
Ramen
Tanpopo Ramen and Sake Bar
Tanpopo Ramen and Sake Bar is a ramen restaurant on Broadway.
Southern
Suga Foot's Soul Kitchen
Suga Foot's Soul Kitchen is a Southern restaurant on Madison Avenue.
Asian Fusion
Sake Cafe
The city of Albany, New York, is home to Sake Cafe, a Japanese restaurant where diners select their choices of meats, seafood, and vegetables and watch the chef create their dish right before their eyes. This setup…
American
The Hollow Bar + Kitchen
The Hollow Bar + Kitchen serves updated American cuisine, craft beer, and elevated pub fare in a historic setting, with a dynamic atmosphere that sets it apart. Its brunch buffet and curated rotating taps are…
American
Savoy Taproom
At 301 Lark Street in Albany, Savoy Taproom serves American cuisine, scratch-made food, and cocktails. It has two outdoor patios and an air-conditioned dining room.
Italian
Café Capriccio
Café Capriccio serves authentic Italian cuisine in Albany, New York, with a focus on sourcing locally and using organic products to complement their house-made pasta, cured meats, and cheeses. The restaurant's…
Bar
The City Beer Hall
The City Beer Hall is a beer hall, restaurant, and bar located in downtown Albany, next to the MVP Arena. It offers a variety of food options, including bar food, pizza, burgers, and sushi. The beer hall also features…
Beer Bar
Loch & Quay
Loch & Quay is a beer bar on Broadway.
Italian
Rosanna's
Rosanna's is an Italian restaurant located at 23 Dove Street in Albany, New York. The restaurant is situated in a historic building that has been renovated to provide a unique and elegant atmosphere. The menu features…
Sports Bar
Just a Bar
Just a Bar is a sports bar on North Pearl Street.
Irish Pub
McGeary's
McGeary's is an irish pub on Clinton Square.
Brewpubs
Druthers Brewing Company
Druthers Brewing Company is a brewpub on Broadway.
Bar & Grill
Lost & Found Bar & Kitchen
Lost & Found Bar and Kitchen is a bar and kitchen located in downtown Albany's historic warehouse district. It features an outdoor patio space and a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere. The bar offers a variety of drinks,…
Bar
Restaurant 605
Restaurant 605 is a bar on New Scotland Avenue.
Mexican
El Mariachi Restaurant
El Mariachi Restaurant in Albany, New York, serves traditional Mexican dishes, including Flautas Mexicanas, Pipian De Pollo, and Pollo Chipotle, as well as appetizers like Nachos Mariachi Supreme and Quesadillas…
African
SELMA'S AFRICAN CUISINE
SELMA'S AFRICAN CUISINE is an African restaurant on Central Avenue.
Mexican
Viva Cinco De Mayo
Viva Cinco de Mayo serves authentic Mexican dishes inspired by Oaxacan cuisine, using only the freshest ingredients, on Madison Ave in Albany, NY. The restaurant's menu includes nachos, mole sauce, chiles rellenos,…
Steak House
677 Prime
677 Prime is a steakhouse on Broadway in downtown Albany. Its dinner menu features steaks and other chef-driven dishes, with a separate wine and drinks menu.
American
The Copper Crow
The Copper Crow is situated in a historic building in Albany's North end warehouse district. The building has a rich history, having previously been the Andrew Kirk & Son’s Brewery. Jason and Kayleigh Pierce are the…
Pubs
Bar
The Lark Street Tavern
The Lark Street Tavern in Albany, New York, has a retro vintage atmosphere that draws locals and returning locals alike. This bar on Madison Avenue in the heart of the Lark Street district has long been a meeting…
Pubs
The Olde English Pub and Pantry
The Olde English Pub and Pantry is a pub on Broadway.
Asian Fusion
TapAsia Asian Tapas
TapAsia Asian Tapas is an Asian-fusion restaurant on Lark Street 1101 First floor.
Chinese
Rain Modern Chinese
Rain Modern Chinese serves contemporary Cantonese cuisine on Lark Street in Albany, including roast duck and a weekend dim sum brunch. Its website offers pickup and delivery ordering.
Brewery
Fort Orange Brewing
Fort Orange Brewing is a microbrewery located in Albany, NY, where they brew fresh and flavorful beers served in their spacious taproom. The idea of Fort Orange Brewing began with its owners, Jim Eaton, Craig Johnson,…
Sushi
Ruby City
Ruby City in Albany, New York, serves Japanese appetizers, soups, stir-fried noodles, hibachi, and fried rice, all freshly prepared to order, along with signature flavored yogurt drinks. The all-you-can-eat menu…
Seafood
Union Seafood
Union Seafood at 820 Central Ave in Albany serves seafood and chicken, including Cajun-spiced preparations and combination platters.
Latin American
Encebollados "El Idolo"
Encebollados "El Idolo" is a Latin American restaurant on Madison Avenue.
Breakfast
Cocktail Bar
The Loft @205
The Loft @205 is a cocktail bar on Lark Street 2nd floor.
Brewpubs
Common Roots Albany Outpost
Common Roots Albany Outpost is a brewpub on Quackenbush Square.
Latin American
Salsa Latina
Salsa Latina, a restaurant at 579 New Scotland Avenue in Albany, New York, serves authentic Mexican food, with meals of excellent quality. The food is delicious and inviting, making it a great choice for those looking…
Latin American
Mr Pio Pio
Mr. Pio Pio in Albany, New York, sits on the corner of Quail and Spring. This Latin American food establishment serves dishes like Lomito Mixeado, a sautéed steak mixed with chicken breast, onions, peppers, and…
Jamaican
FLAVORS Authentic Caribbean Ice Cream & Pastries
FLAVORS Authentic Caribbean Ice Cream & Pastries is a Jamaican restaurant on Central Avenue b.
Latin American
L' Roca Restaurant & Lounge
L' Roca Restaurant & Lounge is a Latin fusion restaurant and lounge at 170 Delaware Ave in Albany. It serves seafood and craft cocktails.
Bakery
Cheesecake Machismo
Cheesecake Machismo offers a variety of cheesecake flavors at 293 Hamilton Street in Albany. The business began as a hobby for Lynn and Bam.
Bakery
Daisies Pasteles
Daisies Pasteles in Downtown Albany, New York, operates at 418 Madison Avenue, where traditional Mexican pastries, desserts, and treats are made with fresh ingredients. The bakery specializes in bespoke cakes,…
Bakery
Fiorello Bakery & Deli
Fiorello Bakery & Deli serves sandwiches, subs and baked goods on Western Avenue in Albany. Its website offers online ordering for pickup or delivery.
Bakery
Nino's Bakery
Nino's Bakery LLC is a bakery on Central Avenue.
Cafe
Java Cafe
Java Cafe is a café on Madison Avenue.
Bakery
Prinzo's Bakery
Prinzo's Bakery is a bakery on Delaware Avenue.
Bagel shop
Pearl's Bagels & Bakery
Pearl's Bagels & Bakery is a bagel shop on Picotte Drive.
Mexican restaurant
El Mariachi Tapas
El Mariachi Tapas in Albany, New York, serves traditional Mexican dishes, including appetizers, soups, and main courses, such as Nachos Mariachi Supreme, Pollo Chipotle, and Mole Poblano De Pollo. Catering services are…
Bar and grill
City Line Bar & Grill
City Line Bar & Grill in Albany, New York, serves burgers, pasta, and handhelds, along with cocktails and 22 rotating draft handles. The menu features bold food and cold drinks, making it a great spot for any kind of…
Chinese restaurant
Panda
Panda serves Chinese-American food on Central Avenue in Albany. Its offerings include chicken and beef dishes and fried rice, with online ordering for pickup or delivery.
Independent coffee shop
Stacks Espresso Bar, Broadway
Stacks Espresso Bar is a locally founded coffee shop at 488 Broadway in downtown Albany. Its Broadway café serves coffee, food and baked goods daily.
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