Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Albany, Oregon by diners

The average person spends over 74 minutes eating and drinking on any given weekday. On weekends and holidays, that goes up to over 81 minutes. Where is a better place to spend that time than a restaurant?

Consumers agree. The National Restaurant Association states that 9 in 10 adults enjoy eating out at restaurants, which give people access to a world of great-tasting food that's often difficult to reproduce at home.

People choose restaurants to scope out the latest food trends, including deeper dives into Southeast Asian cuisines from Korea, Vietnam, and the Philippines, without trying to master these complex dishes at home. Chefs also have the resources to experiment with ingredients and bring new favorites like hot honey, spicy maple, matcha, and pickled foods to the table.

Dining out also offers unique, hyperlocal experiences featuring local farmers, food producers, brewers, winemakers, and distillers in a way that connects diners to the area.

When the weather's nice, diners flock to al fresco seating. At least 2 in 5 diners like eating outdoors and look for great ambience like skyline views, rooftop settings, and waterfront seating to enhance their dining experience.

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in the Albany area using data from Yelp. Data is as of Aug. 4, 2025. Only businesses marked as having outdoor seating on the Yelp website were included. Yelp's ranking system calculates an adjusted rating value that considers the number of ratings and the rating score itself. Only businesses with at least 20 reviews within a 10-kilometer radius of Albany were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 10 locations nationally, based on our Yelp data, were not included. Read on to see if your favorite spot made the list.

Game Time SportsBar & Grill

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#30. Game Time SportsBar & Grill

- Rating: 3.5/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2211 Waverly Drive Southeast Albany, Oregon
- Categories: New American, Sports Bars
- Read more on Yelp

House of Noodle

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#29. House of Noodle

- Rating: 3.5/5 (329 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2025 Santiam Hwy Southeast Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Thai, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

Roger's Restaurant

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#28. Roger's Restaurant

- Rating: 3.6/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2165 Pacific Blvd. Southeast Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Shortstops

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#27. Shortstops

- Rating: 3.7/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 540 Northwest Hickory St. Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Burgers, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp

Blue Agave

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#26. Blue Agave

- Rating: 3.7/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 2195 14th Ave. Southeast Ste 103 Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican, New Mexican Cuisine
- Read more on Yelp

Ma's Dairy Farm Tavern

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#25. Ma's Dairy Farm Tavern

- Rating: 3.8/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3411 Pacific Blvd. Southwest Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Pool Halls, Dive Bars, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

King Kone

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#24. King Kone

- Rating: 3.8/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1515 Salem Ave. Southeast Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Burgers, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp

Tommy's Welcome Inn

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#23. Tommy's Welcome Inn

- Rating: 3.9/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 142 South Main St. Jefferson, Oregon
- Categories: Pubs, American
- Read more on Yelp

Reeners Smash Burgers

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#22. Reeners Smash Burgers

- Rating: 3.9/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 520 Pacific Blvd. Southwest Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

Vault 244

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#21. Vault 244

- Rating: 3.9/5 (351 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 244 1st Ave. West Albany, Oregon
- Categories: New American, Lounges
- Read more on Yelp

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La Roca

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#20. La Roca

- Rating: 4.0/5 (115 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1727 Hill St. Southeast Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Fay's Cafe

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#19. Fay's Cafe

- Rating: 4.0/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1002 Queen Ave. Southwest Albany, Oregon
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp

Calapooia Brewing Company

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#18. Calapooia Brewing Company

- Rating: 4.1/5 (260 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 140 Hill St. Northeast Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Breweries, New American, Pubs
- Read more on Yelp

Sidekicks Gourmet Desserts & Espresso

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#17. Sidekicks Gourmet Desserts & Espresso

- Rating: 4.2/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 832 Lyon St. Southwest Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Wraps, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Royal Bar & Grill

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#16. Royal Bar & Grill

- Rating: 4.2/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 859 Belmont Ave. Southwest Ste 120 Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Bars, Indian, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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Rigoberto's

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#15. Rigoberto's

- Rating: 4.2/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1720 Pacific Blvd. Southwest Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

No Baloney

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#14. No Baloney

- Rating: 4.2/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2250 14th Ave. Southeast Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Sandwiches, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

Indian family kitchen

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#13. Indian family kitchen

- Rating: 4.3/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 641 Northwest Hickory St. Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Pop-Up Restaurants
- Read more on Yelp

Oregon Barbecue

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#12. Oregon Barbecue

- Rating: 4.3/5 (268 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 744 Old Salem Road Northeast Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Barbecue, Steakhouses, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Brick & Mortar Cafe

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#11. Brick & Mortar Cafe

- Rating: 4.3/5 (612 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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Royal India

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#10. Royal India

- Rating: 4.4/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 6435 Old Salem Road Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Indian, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

Sybaris Bistro

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#9. Sybaris Bistro

- Rating: 4.5/5 (186 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 442 West 1st Ave. Albany, Oregon
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp

Tacos El Machin

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#8. Tacos El Machin

- Rating: 4.5/5 (213 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1642 Pacific Blvd. Southeast Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

Thai Fusion

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#7. Thai Fusion

- Rating: 4.5/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 2690 Willamette St. Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Food Trucks, Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Sweet Red Bistro

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#6. Sweet Red Bistro

- Rating: 4.5/5 (214 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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Ba's Vietnamese Comfort Food

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#5. Ba's Vietnamese Comfort Food

- Rating: 4.6/5 (146 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 117 Southeast 1st Ave. Ste 104 Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Vietnamese, Comfort Food
- Read more on Yelp

Los Vecinos

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#4. Los Vecinos

- Rating: 4.7/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Food Trucks, Venezuelan
- Read more on Yelp

Homegrown Oregon Foods

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#3. Homegrown Oregon Foods

- Rating: 4.8/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 640 Hickory St. Northwest The Barn Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Specialty Food, Gluten-Free, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

The Squeaky Cork

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#2. The Squeaky Cork

- Rating: 4.8/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 136 Southeast 1st Ave. Albany, Oregon
- Categories: Scottish, Soup, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

Squatchsami

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#1. Squatchsami

- Rating: 4.9/5 (187 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7755 US Hwy 101 South Parking Lot Gleneden Beach, Oregon
- Categories: Fish & Chips, Food Trucks, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 327 metros.

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