Guidebook for Albany

John M
Guidebook for Albany

Food Scene

A highly rated wonderful little eatery a few short blocks away. Notable wine list & rare by-the-glass offerings in cozy quarters with global fare & music nights
The Ginger Man
234 Western Ave
A highly rated wonderful little eatery a few short blocks away. Notable wine list & rare by-the-glass offerings in cozy quarters with global fare & music nights
Comfy breakfast-&-lunch spot with wood floors, floral banquettes & long waits for weekend brunch. Very popular.
21 locals recommend
Cafe Madison
1100 Madison Ave
21 locals recommend
Comfy breakfast-&-lunch spot with wood floors, floral banquettes & long waits for weekend brunch. Very popular.
Unassuming American eatery & lounge sports a vast cocktail lineup in a welcoming, wood-lined space.
16 locals recommend
The Point
1100 Madison Ave
16 locals recommend
Unassuming American eatery & lounge sports a vast cocktail lineup in a welcoming, wood-lined space.
Open Air Restaurant built on a Barge/Boat. This airy, stationary barge restaurant rests in the river & offers American grub, DJs & live music
51 Erie Blvd
51 Erie Boulevard
Open Air Restaurant built on a Barge/Boat. This airy, stationary barge restaurant rests in the river & offers American grub, DJs & live music
Festive cantina serving Mexican & Southwestern faves, from tacos & margaritas to happy-hour tapas. Fantastic Chili.
465 Madison Ave
465 Madison Avenue
Festive cantina serving Mexican & Southwestern faves, from tacos & margaritas to happy-hour tapas. Fantastic Chili.
Upscale steakhouse with mahogany accents & colorful art features 400+ wines & weekday bar deals. Fantastic service, atmosphere and food.
Albany
Upscale steakhouse with mahogany accents & colorful art features 400+ wines & weekday bar deals. Fantastic service, atmosphere and food.
Great food and they Deliver.
192 N Allen St
192 North Allen Street
Great food and they Deliver.
Real Americana. All free range grass fed beef steakhouse. The best Apple pie you have ever tasted.
Texas Roadhouse
105 Wolf Rd
Real Americana. All free range grass fed beef steakhouse. The best Apple pie you have ever tasted.

Everything Else

Historic 136-acre park with a lake, sports fields, playgrounds, gardens & statues.
7 locals recommend
Washington Park
35 Willett St
7 locals recommend
Historic 136-acre park with a lake, sports fields, playgrounds, gardens & statues.
Lovely Local Mall
37 locals recommend
Colonie Center
131 Colonie Center
37 locals recommend
Lovely Local Mall
Local Teaching Hospital and the largest trauma center for ~ 200 miles
Albany Medical Center Hospital
43 New Scotland Ave
Local Teaching Hospital and the largest trauma center for ~ 200 miles
Our Local Museum with lots to see
87 locals recommend
New York State Museum
222 Madison Ave
87 locals recommend
Our Local Museum with lots to see

Drinks & Nightlife

Iconic Irish-inspired fixture offering pizza & other bar bites plus happy hours in cozy, comfy digs
250 Western Ave
250 Western Avenue
Iconic Irish-inspired fixture offering pizza & other bar bites plus happy hours in cozy, comfy digs
Interesting atmosphere, good food.
205 Lark St
205 Lark Street
Interesting atmosphere, good food.
Irish Pub. Typical pub food with some of the prettiest waitresses in town.
904 Broadway
904 Broadway
Irish Pub. Typical pub food with some of the prettiest waitresses in town.