Highest-rated Restaurants in Albany, Georgia by Diners

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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 said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, and 5% say they never do, according to a survey of more than 2,600 diners from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—56% of Gen Zers and 47% 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 online reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google or from social media. The TouchBistro survey found that 71% of Gen Zers and 72% of millennials have opted to try a new restaurant solely because of favorable reviews online.

Some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established spots that customers have been visiting for decades, but some may be brand new. More than 10,000 new restaurants opened in 2023, up 5.7% from 2022, according to a report from BentoBox. The states that saw the most new restaurants open up in 2023 were Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, but new locales are popping up all over the U.S.

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 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily reflect each restaurant listed.

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#30. Hip Hop Fish & Chicken

- Rating: 4.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1400 North Slappey Blvd. Albany, Georgia
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Crazy Buffet

- Rating: 4.0/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 244 Cordele Road Ste 113 Albany, Georgia
- Categories: Japanese, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Shogun Japanese Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 629 North Westover Blvd. Ste B Albany, Georgia
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Little Jamaican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 239 East Oglethorpe Blvd. Albany, Georgia
- Categories: Caribbean
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Mellow Mushroom - Albany

- Rating: 4.0/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2825 Nottingham Way Albany, Georgia
- Categories: Pizza, Bars, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. AJ's Seafood and Oyster Bar

- Rating: 4.0/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2406 North Slappey Blvd. Albany, Georgia
- Categories: Seafood, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. House of China Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2526 Dawson Road Ste A Albany, Georgia
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Newk's Eatery

- Rating: 4.0/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 717 North Westover Blvd. Ste D Albany, Georgia
- Categories: Salad, Pizza, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. The Catch

- Rating: 4.0/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2332 Whispering Pines Road Albany, Georgia
- Categories: Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Guang Zhou

- Rating: 4.0/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1214 North Westover Blvd. Albany, Georgia
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Henry's Fine Edibles

- Rating: 4.0/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2516 Dawson Road Ste L Albany, Georgia
- Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. The Flint

- Rating: 4.0/5 (104 reviews)
- Address: 120 Pine Ave. Albany, Georgia
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. San Joe's To-Go

- Rating: 4.0/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2401 Dawson Road Ste A 3 Albany, Georgia
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Harvest Moon

- Rating: 4.0/5 (136 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2347 Dawson Road Albany, Georgia
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. La Fuente Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2000 East Oglethorpe Blvd. Albany, Georgia
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. The Grille House

- Rating: 4.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 105 West Broad Ave. Albany, Georgia
- Categories: Soul Food, Sports Bars, Comfort Food
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Marco's Pizza

- Rating: 4.0/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2818-9 Old Dawson Road Albany, Georgia
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Eggs Up Grill

- Rating: 4.0/5 (128 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2818 Old Dawson Road Albany, Georgia
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Waffles, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. My Pie Pizza

- Rating: 4.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 2700 Dawson Road Ste 14 Albany, Georgia
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Viet Pho

- Rating: 4.5/5 (122 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 717 North Westover Blvd. Albany, Georgia
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Pearly's Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 814 North Slappey Blvd. Albany, Georgia
- Categories: Southern, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2610 Gillionville Road Albany, Georgia
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Jimmie's Hot Dogs

- Rating: 4.5/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 204 South Jackson St. Albany, Georgia
- Categories: Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Elements Coffee

- Rating: 4.5/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2726 Ledo Road Ste 10 Albany, Georgia
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Delis, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Albany Fish Company

- Rating: 4.5/5 (304 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1921 Dawson Road Albany, Georgia
- Categories: Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. The Cookie Shoppe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 115 North Jackson St. Albany, Georgia
- Categories: Bakeries, American, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Corks wine & charcuterie

- Rating: 4.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 2700 Dawson Road Ste 5 Albany, Georgia
- Categories: Wine Bars, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Picnic Pizza

- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2510 Archwood Drive Albany, Georgia
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp