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#30. Vault 244
- Rating: 3.9/5 (335 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 244 1st Ave. West Albany, Oregon
- Categories: New American, Lounges
- Read more on Yelp
Highest-rated restaurants in Albany, Oregon by diners
Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a 2024 survey of more than 1,500 diners from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.
New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that new restaurant openings were up 6% from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.
To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Albany, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
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#29. La Roca
- Rating: 4.0/5 (113 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1727 Hill St. Southeast Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
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#28. Taqueria Alonzo
- Rating: 4.0/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 250 Broadalbin St. Southwest Ste 107 Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
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#27. Los Tequilas
- Rating: 4.0/5 (116 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2525 Santiam Hwy Southeast Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Seafood, American, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
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#26. Fay's Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1002 Queen Ave. Southwest Albany, Oregon
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp
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#25. Camille's Bistro
- Rating: 4.1/5 (51 reviews)
- Address: 210 West 1st Ave. Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, French
- Read more on Yelp
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#24. Calapooia Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.1/5 (255 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 140 Hill St. Northeast Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Breweries, New American, Pubs
- Read more on Yelp
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#23. Sidekicks Gourmet Desserts & Espresso
- Rating: 4.2/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 832 Lyon St. Southwest Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Wraps, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
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#22. PizzAmore
- Rating: 4.2/5 (200 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2212 Santiam Hwy Southeast Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
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#21. Rigoberto's
- Rating: 4.2/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1720 Pacific Blvd. Southwest Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
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#20. Jinda Thai Restaurant
- Rating: 4.2/5 (75 reviews)
- Address: 236 West 1st Ave. Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Thai, Asian Fusion, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp
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#19. Elmer's Restaurant
- Rating: 4.2/5 (174 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2802 Santiam Hwy Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp
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#18. No Baloney
- Rating: 4.2/5 (121 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2250 14th Ave. Southeast Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Sandwiches, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
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#17. Los Compadres Meat Market
- Rating: 4.3/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2530 Pacific Blvd. Southeast Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
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#16. Reeners Smash Burgers
- Rating: 4.3/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 520 Pacific Blvd. Southwest Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
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#15. Oregon Barbecue
- Rating: 4.3/5 (260 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 744 Old Salem Road Northeast Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Barbecue, Steakhouses, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
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#14. Elrey Taco Shop
- Rating: 4.3/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 2715 Santiam Hwy Southeast Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
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#13. Simply Ramen
- Rating: 4.3/5 (296 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1800 Southeast Geary St. Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Ramen, Chinese, Chicken Shop
- Read more on Yelp
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#12. Brick & Mortar Cafe
- Rating: 4.3/5 (594 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 222 1st Ave. West Ste 4 Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, New American, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
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#11. El Palenque
- Rating: 4.4/5 (41 reviews)
- Address: 3033 Santiam Hwy Southeast Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
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#10. Kentochi Hibachi
- Rating: 4.4/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 640 Northwest Hickory St. Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Japanese, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
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#9. Osaka Sushi & Ramen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 2195 14th Ave. Southeast Unit 102 Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Ramen, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp
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#8. Tacos El Machin
- Rating: 4.5/5 (206 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1642 Pacific Blvd. Southeast Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
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#7. Sybaris Bistro
- Rating: 4.5/5 (177 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 442 West 1st Ave. Albany, Oregon
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp
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#6. Sweet Red Bistro
- Rating: 4.6/5 (209 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 208 Southwest Second Ave. Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Wine Bars, Modern European, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
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#5. Ba's Vietnamese Comfort Food
- Rating: 4.6/5 (136 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 117 Southeast 1st Ave. Ste 104 Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Vietnamese, Comfort Food
- Read more on Yelp
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#4. Pepper Tree Sausage House
- Rating: 4.6/5 (113 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1125 Salem Ave. Southeast Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Delis, American, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
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#3. Los Vecinos
- Rating: 4.7/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Food Trucks, Venezuelan
- Read more on Yelp
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#2. The Squeaky Cork
- Rating: 4.8/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 136 Southeast 1st Ave. Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Scottish, Soup, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
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#1. Homegrown Oregon Foods
- Rating: 4.9/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 212 1st Ave. Southeast Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Specialty Food, Gluten-Free, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.
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