Highest-rated restaurants in Albany, Georgia by diners

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January 31, 2025
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Highest-rated restaurants in Albany, Georgia 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 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 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, compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Albany, according to 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.

#30. Henry's Fine Edibles

- Rating: 3.8/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2516 Dawson Road Ste L Albany, Georgia
- Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses, Sandwiches
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#29. Shogun Japanese Restaurant

- Rating: 3.9/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 629 North Westover Blvd. Ste B Albany, Georgia
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
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#28. Mellow Mushroom Albany

- Rating: 3.9/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2825 Nottingham Way Albany, Georgia
- Categories: Pizza, Bars, Sandwiches
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#27. The Grille House

- Rating: 3.9/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 105 West Broad Ave. Albany, Georgia
- Categories: Soul Food, Lounges, Cocktail Bars
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#26. The Catch

- Rating: 3.9/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2332 Whispering Pines Road Albany, Georgia
- Categories: Seafood
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#25. San Joe's To-Go

- Rating: 4.0/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2401 Dawson Road Ste A 3 Albany, Georgia
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
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#24. Marco's Pizza

- Rating: 4.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2818-9 Old Dawson Road Albany, Georgia
- Categories: Pizza
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#23. Little Jamaican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 239 East Oglethorpe Blvd. Albany, Georgia
- Categories: Caribbean
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#22. The Flint

- Rating: 4.0/5 (131 reviews)
- Address: 120 Pine Ave. Albany, Georgia
- Categories: American
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#21. House of China Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2526 Dawson Road Ste A Albany, Georgia
- Categories: Chinese
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#20. La Fuente Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2000 East Oglethorpe Blvd. Albany, Georgia
- Categories: Mexican
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#19. Newk's Eatery

- Rating: 4.0/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 717 North Westover Blvd. Ste D Albany, Georgia
- Categories: Salad, Pizza, Sandwiches
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#18. Harvest Moon

- Rating: 4.1/5 (152 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2347 Dawson Road Albany, Georgia
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
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#17. Eggs Up Grill

- Rating: 4.1/5 (136 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2818 Old Dawson Road Albany, Georgia
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Waffles, Burgers
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#16. Guang Zhou

- Rating: 4.1/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1214 North Westover Blvd. Albany, Georgia
- Categories: Chinese
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#15. Biancas Resturaunt

- Rating: 4.1/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 2401 Dawson Road Ste T-1 Albany, Georgia
- Categories: Italian
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#14. My Pie Pizza

- Rating: 4.3/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 2700 Dawson Road Ste 14 Albany, Georgia
- Categories: Pizza
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#13. Pearly's Restaurant

- Rating: 4.3/5 (121 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 814 North Slappey Blvd. Albany, Georgia
- Categories: Southern, Breakfast & Brunch
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#12. Viet Pho

- Rating: 4.3/5 (133 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 717 North Westover Blvd. Albany, Georgia
- Categories: Vietnamese
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#11. Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.3/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2610 Gillionville Road Albany, Georgia
- Categories: Mexican
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#10. Thai Noodle & Sushi Cuisine

- Rating: 4.4/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 1111 Dawson Road Albany, Georgia
- Categories: Thai, Sushi Bars, Noodles
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#9. Jimmie's Hot Dogs

- Rating: 4.4/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 204 South Jackson St. Albany, Georgia
- Categories: Hot Dogs
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#8. Albany Fish Company

- Rating: 4.5/5 (320 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1921 Dawson Road Albany, Georgia
- Categories: Seafood
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#7. Corks wine & charcuterie

- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 2700 Dawson Road Ste 5 Albany, Georgia
- Categories: Wine Bars, Tapas/Small Plates
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#6. El Caribe Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 425 West Oglethorpe Blvd. Albany, Georgia
- Categories: Dominican
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#5. Elements Coffee

- Rating: 4.5/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2726 Ledo Road Ste 10 Albany, Georgia
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Delis, Breakfast & Brunch
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#4. RJ Alverson's Rib Shack

- Rating: 4.6/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 2206 Dawson Road Ste A Albany, Georgia
- Categories: Barbecue, Sandwiches
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#3. The Cookie Shoppe

- Rating: 4.6/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 115 North Jackson St. Albany, Georgia
- Categories: Bakeries, American, Sandwiches
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#2. Picnic Pizza

- Rating: 4.6/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2510 Archwood Drive Albany, Georgia
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Wine Bars
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#1. Little Red Dog House

- Rating: 4.8/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 821 West Broad Ave. Albany, Georgia
- Categories: Hot Dogs
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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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