Restaurants in Albany

Burritos, wings and margaritas

Yes, there is a big SUNY student crowd that frequents Bombers, but if you can hang with the young scene you will enjoy...

258 Lark St, Albany

• mixed LGBTQ+
• $
• Latin American
• Mexican
• Vegetarian
• good for groups
• Vegan

Community friendly Italian restaurant

This gay-owned eatery serves a delightful selection of Italian dishes and wood-fired pizzas. 

289 New Scotland Ave, Albany

• trans-friendly
• Italian
• pizza
• LGBTQ+ owned
• women-led

1475 Western, Latham

• $$
• European
• Seafood

Possibly the suburbs best sushi

Located closer to the Hudson than Albany, Koto is a popular Japanese restaurant that serves what locals say is some of...

260 Wolf Road, Latham

• Seafood
• sushi
• Japanese

The art of dining

Master Chef Dale Miller creates an innovative and creative menu at this popular Pearl Street spot.

25 Quackenbush Square,, Albany

• American
• LGBTQ+ owned

Classy Greek food

Athos has excellent Greek food, and an even better happy hour.

1814 Western Ave, Albany

• Mediterranean

Ramen in a railcar

An especially delightful Albany surprise is Tanpopo Ramen and Sake Bar, a low-key Japanese restaurant housed in a...

893 Broadway, Albany

• mixed LGBTQ+
• sushi
• BIPOC-owned

Brunch spot

Skinny Pancake is an LGBTQ-friendly lunch spot serving local, organic crepes, salads, and more.

1 Steuben St, Albany

• trans-friendly
• outdoor seating
• mixed gay/straight
• cafe
• French
• women-led

Craft cocktails & refined seafood dishes

This hip, lesbian-owned restaurant and cocktail lounge is more than an oyster bar – its a place where you can...

15 2nd St, Troy

• trans-friendly
• mixed LGBTQ+
• mixed gay/straight
• Seafood
• LGBTQ+ owned
• women-led

Fresh juice and baked goods

Cafe Euphoria is a transgender/GNC worker-owned lunch spot. It’s a casual eatery serving freshly made juices,...

225 River St, Troy

• trans-friendly
• mixed LGBTQ+
• cafe
• coffee
• LGBTQ+ owned
• BIPOC-owned
• women-led
• Vegan