ALBANY, N.Y. (STACKER) — With the advent of Big Data, it’s now easier than ever to quantify what people like around the globe. And when it comes to food, Americans seem to have specific opinions. American dining brands have a long and storied history, and whether they’re fast food, fast-casual, high-end, or super cheap, U.S. restaurants offer something for almost everyone.

What’s clear about U.S. dining habits is that people love options. Restaurants across America are chock-full of variety, mixing ethnicities, food regions, and cultures into steaming melting pots of (often) fried deliciousness.

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Albany using rankings from Tripadvisor. These restaurants range from fast food powerhouses to local hot spots. Locals reading the list will surely see some favorite eateries and classic go-to restaurants. Keep reading to see if your favorite restaurant made the list—and to see which spots you haven’t been to yet.

30. Tanpopo Ramen and Sake Bar

– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (59 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: Japanese, Asian
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 893 Broadway, Albany, NY 12207-1306
– Read more on Tripadvisor

29. Texas Roadhouse

– Rating: 4 / 5 (233 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 105 Wolf Rd Ste B Suite B, Albany, NY 12205
– Read more on Tripadvisor

28. Wellington’s

– Rating: 4 / 5 (126 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Bar
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 144 State St, Albany, NY 12207-1605
– Read more on Tripadvisor

27. Cafe Capriccio

– Rating: 4 / 5 (207 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4/5), Atmosphere (4/5)
– Type of cuisine: Italian
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 49 Grand St, Albany, NY 12207-1409
– Read more on Tripadvisor

26. Rain

– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (105 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: Chinese, Asian
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 259 Lark St, Albany, NY 12210-1159
– Read more on Tripadvisor

25. The Hollow Bar + Kitchen

– Rating: 4 / 5 (171 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4/5), Service (4/5), Value (4/5), Atmosphere (4/5)
– Type of cuisine: Italian, American
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 79 N Pearl St, Albany, NY 12207-2293
– Read more on Tripadvisor

24. 110 Grill

– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (82 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4/5), Service (4/5), Value (4/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Bar
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 1 Crossgates Mall Rd, Albany, NY 12203-5368
– Read more on Tripadvisor

23. The Standard Restaurant & Lounge

– Rating: 4 / 5 (365 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4/5), Service (4/5), Value (4/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Bar
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 1 Crossgates Mall Rd, Albany, NY 12203-5368
– Read more on Tripadvisor

22. Sweet Basil

– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (130 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4/5)
– Type of cuisine: Asian, Thai
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 370 Delaware Ave, Albany, NY 12209-1622
– Read more on Tripadvisor

21. Sushi Tei Restaurant

– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (91 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4/5)
– Type of cuisine: Japanese, Sushi
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 1800 Western Ave Cosimo’s Plaza, Albany, NY 12203-4650
– Read more on Tripadvisor

20. Mcgeary’s

– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (122 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Irish
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 4 Clinton Sq, Albany, NY 12207-2201
– Read more on Tripadvisor

19. Cafe Madison

– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (147 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Cafe
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 1108 Madison Ave Ste 1, Albany, NY 12208-2276
– Read more on Tripadvisor

18. Druthers Brewing Company

– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (279 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Bar
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 1053 Broadway, Albany, NY 12204-2505
– Read more on Tripadvisor

17. Jack’s Oyster House

– Rating: 4 / 5 (522 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4/5), Service (4/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Seafood
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 42-44 State Street, Albany, NY 12207-2804
– Read more on Tripadvisor

16. City Line Bar and Grill

– Rating: 4 / 5 (243 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4/5), Atmosphere (4/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Bar
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 1200 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12203
– Read more on Tripadvisor

15. Warehouse Grill & BBQ

– Rating: 4 / 5 (268 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4/5), Service (4/5), Value (4/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Bar
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 219 Wolf Rd, Albany, NY 12205-1114
– Read more on Tripadvisor

14. The City Beer Hall

– Rating: 4 / 5 (249 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4/5), Service (4/5), Value (4/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: Gastropub, American
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 42 Howard St, Albany, NY 12207-1608
– Read more on Tripadvisor

13. Lanie’s Cafe

– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (191 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: Italian, American
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 471 Albany Shaker Rd, Albany, NY 12211-1583
– Read more on Tripadvisor

12. Albany Pump Station CH Evans Brewing Co.

– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (927 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Bar
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 19 Quackenbush Sq, Albany, NY 12207-2311
– Read more on Tripadvisor

11. Barcelona Restaurant

– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (236 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: Seafood, Mediterranean
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 1192 Western Ave, Albany, NY 12203-3315
– Read more on Tripadvisor

10. MezzaNotte

– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (213 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: Italian
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 2026 Western Ave, Albany, NY 12203-5096
– Read more on Tripadvisor

9. Black & Blue Steak and Crab

– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (309 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (3.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: Seafood, American
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 1470 Western Ave, Albany, NY 12203-3538
– Read more on Tripadvisor

8. Delmonico’s Italian Steakhouse

– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (692 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: Italian, American
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 1553 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12205-5044
– Read more on Tripadvisor

7. New World Bistro Bar

– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (715 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 300 Delaware Ave, Albany, NY 12209-1627
– Read more on Tripadvisor

6. Caffe Italia

– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (225 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: Italian
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 662 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12206-1645
– Read more on Tripadvisor

5. Yono’s Restaurant

– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (286 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: Indonesian, American
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 25 Chapel St, Albany, NY 12210-2733
– Read more on Tripadvisor

4. Grappa ’72 Ristorante

– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (371 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: Italian
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 818 Central Ave Ste 11, Albany, NY 12206-1543
– Read more on Tripadvisor

3. 677 Prime

– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (452 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 677 Broadway, Albany, NY 12207-2998
– Read more on Tripadvisor

2. Athos Restaurant

– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (737 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: Seafood, Mediterranean
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 1814 Western Ave, Albany, NY 12203-4602
– Read more on Tripadvisor

1. Iron Gate Cafe

– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (285 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Cafe
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 182 Washington Avenue