Ciddici’s Pizza

We were so happy we found this place! We had delicious cold…read morebeer, crazy-inexpensive-tasty street tacos and quesadilla, and any football game we requested. It was admittedly pretty quiet at noon on Sunday, but it was nice to chat with the friendly sweet bartender. Will definitely go back if we get back to Albany.

Great beer selection and service The food is find of hit…read moreand miss Have had some good food there but I have been disappointed with some of it

Johnny Apple seed is great cider

Great selection of beer! The owner is super nice. Stop in and support a local business. Food is coming soon!

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Brie is the consummate bartender

Royal Bar & Grill

4.0(32 reviews)

0.0 mi

We were visiting the area and someone picked this place ratings looked good and the decor is nice…read morebut it all went south from there. We showed up in stages but the bartender must have been having a bad day he would get one drink order at a time is what my peeps told me, I thought they were joking. We ordered 2 Bloody Marys and one didn't taste like it had any alcohol in it so we mixed the 2 together. The food came out real slow and kind of haphazardly. I will say the hummus was good. The menu is American and Indian so I was excited. Some people's burgers were way over done and after the food all came out, I was informed they were all out of Dahl Makhani Which was disappointing. So I asked for Chana masala and after a while they came and told me that they were out of that too, so I settled for a black and blue burger with tots. My burger came and thankfully it wasn't overdone and it came with fries. Now the last 2 at the table are still waiting for their burgers none too happy. As I finish my Bloody Mary I notice a 1 1/2 inch crack in my glass which I take up to the bartender and let him know, he didn't say anything. Now in the meantime 2 people at the table are saying the chicken Caesar wrap they ordered didn't taste right and opened it up to find what looked like curried chicken chunks that were rinsed off inside the wrap. A while later I order to Kona's for my friend and I, a while later he comes over to tell me they are out of Kona, so I order 2 different beers, and as I am getting down to the end of my beer there's a shard of glass. I take this up to the bars and tell the guy and show him letting him know I think I swallowed a piece and they better check the dishwasher or something. He throws the shard of glass in the garbage and walks away. The kicker 3 of us had bad stomach aches the next day. I don't know what's going on but I would avoid this place

Bingo on a Thursday night is a riot! The owner is so funny! Samosas are really yummy, I loved the…read morebrown sauce and the green sauce was too spicy for my liking. My friend loved her food as well. We had so much fun, laughing constantly. We will definitely back for the comedy, I mean Bingo ;0)

Glass shard for my beer

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No Rails Alehouse

4.6(29 reviews)

3.3 mi

Hands down, best selection of craft beer and ciders on tap in Albany and Corvallis! The owner knows…read morehis beers and ciders; just tell him what you like in a drink and he can recommend the perfect match. You can even try a little sample before you buy. Or do a 6-sample flight. No food is served here, but what's awesome is you can bring in your own food! Or better yet, have it delivered there. Ba's Vietnamese next door walks food over too. There's lots of space for big groups. Want to play a game, put a puzzle together, have some pretzels or popcorn and an awesome drink? This is the place to go. Trivia night Tuesday nights, and other fun events throughout the year.

If you like a large selection of craft beers, without the noise of most tap houses No Rails is the…read moreplace to be. Best array of beer in the mid valley. Bring your food from outside if you like. Staff rock!! Great service.

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Calapooia Brewing Company

4.1(265 reviews)

3.5 mi

We stopped by here on a Saturday afternoon to celebrate my son's graduation from OSU. His friends…read morejoined us (so we had 8 people in our party) and we showed up around 2:30. My concern was we would not be able to get seats for all of us. Not the case. There was plenty of room for us on the patio. We ordered at the bar. The server was very helpful, offering suggestions and beer samples. We all placed our order and had a seat. In a very short amount of time, our food arrived. I was surprised how quickly. I had a pulled pork sandwich. My Gluten Free wife had a burger (as did my son). I had housemade chips. They had fries. Every thing tasted great and the serving sizes were good. The setting is nice, comfortable and spacious. Well worth the stop.

The service was great . Gracie was very busy but attentive to all her customers. It is a…read moreneighborhood tavern so that's the vibe. I liked it. For was good better than most taverns food. I would highly recommend stopping by for a drink and some food.

Spirits

Cheeseburger w/ house made chips

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Coin Jam JR

3.0(4 reviews)

3.8 mi

We come to Albany from Eugene about once a month for food, antiques, drinks, and Coin Jam Jr!…read moreWe have been fans of Coin Jam in Salem and when we happened upon the Jr location in Albany by accident, we couldn't be more excited! All of the staff have always been friendly, and full of good conversation, the games are always clean, and the whole energy of the place is simply groovy. A wonderful way to spend an afternoon and what a great asset for Albany!

Rude, inconsistent rules enforcement. Let others bring in water bottles but stops me at the door as…read moreI enter with a water bottle. Free water offer turns out to be drinking fountains.

Our bar and gaming kiosks.

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We use newer cards here for playing the games.

The Barn at Hickory Station

4.1(82 reviews)

3.7 mi

Such a fun hidden spot in Albany! Great outdoor seating area around the food carts, with heaters…read morefor the cooler temps! Many food options ranging from sushi to street tacos. I had the Hawaiian chicken plate and the flavors were amazing, however they ran out of a few options.

This place is fantastic! There looks to be 10-12 food carts offering a wide range of cuisines. I…read moreordered from Big Sisters' Thai Kitchen and loved my pumpkin curry. Mmmm, delicious! There is a large barn-like structure with restrooms and indoor seating, as well as a large covered outdoor seating area in between two rows of food carts. The complex is flanked by two parking lots on each end with ample parking. There also appears to be a fair number of accessible parking spaces for those with mobility issues. The Barn at Hickory Station is a great addition to the community, offering a family-friendly environment where kids can run free in a large grassy area. I'll definitely return the next time I find myself in the Albany area.

Did trucks lining the outside seating area of The Barn.

Outside seating area.

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Hibachi chicken!

Ma's Dairy Farm Tavern

3.7(36 reviews)

1.3 mi

Omg! The worst Chinese I've ever had! I had heard that this was a hidden gem and the best food, but…read morethat couldn't be further from the truth!! The fried shrimp was old, the chicken chow mein was awful. Only had bean sprouts and a little bit of chicken. The chow mein noodles were stale, the mar far chicken was tough. I threw it all up within 5 minutes of eating it and threw the rest away. Will not be back.

The food we got tonight was good, I wish I could say the same about the service. Not friendly,…read morebarely even acknowledged our presence when we wanted to order. We had to ask him to take our order and he seems to have a problem with doing it. We got our food and left. We were going to stay and eat but he killed the vibe of hanging out and enjoying our meal there.

Their specials are great you get alot for your money

Street sign

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Front of place

Vault 244

3.9(365 reviews)

3.2 mi

Vault 244 is such a frustrating restaurant. It has one of the best atmospheres in Albany. It's…read moreclassy. It has a great bar to sit at. I love watching bartenders work. The staff is friendly. But there is a bit of inconsistency with the food. Specifically with the fried calamari. I don't fry food at home so this is always a treat for me when I go out. The last 3 times I have ordered the dish it has come out 3 ways. First it was overdone. Twice. It shouldn't be brown. It should be golden. When we went back I told the bartender I really wanted to order the calamari, but they had overdone it the previous 2 times. She told me they had a new chef so I decided to give him a chance. It was better, but still not great. Then, because I just can't quit it, I ordered it one more time and it was awful. I'm kicking myself for not sending it back because it was that bad. It was as if the oil was not hot enough and it just absorbed all this grease and had almost no crunch. My bad. I have only eaten off of the appetizers menu because I like doing drinks and small plates so I can't comment on the entrees. You can't really screw up a Wedge Salad. The Brussel Sprouts are a safe option as well. And the Castelvetrano olives and warm hazelnuts with baguette is an interesting dish. But this is a pretty low bar in terms of cookery. I love going to the Vault. I just wish I could get more excited about the food.

Cute venue. But the seats by the door can be cold when people keep getting in and out as there's…read moreonly 1 door Pom Pom fizz: I like the flavor with a nice fizz Italian cream soda: not much flavor but a huge cup. It's just non flavored cream with fizz water Truffle fries: some of the best textured fries I've had. Really crispy on the outside. Could be perfect if the truffle flavor is a bit stronger Creole Prawn: the bread is really crispy. The shrimp and sauce isn't very Cajun for my taste. More of a northwest interpretation. Pretty mild Pork porterhouse: huge chunk of pork. The outside is a bit dry. Inside is pretty tender. However, it's lacking flavor. The tomato sauce isn't adding much flavor either. Top sirloin: it's ok. Wanted to order the burger but it's sold out. Just a normal steak. Nothing special Cream brûlée: love this one. Huge size for just 7$. Silky smooth custard with fresh fruit. The only downside is the sugar on top is a bit burned Service is good. Waitress is very nice.

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Deluxe Brewing

4.3(44 reviews)

3.4 mi

Great Vibe. Friendly bartender and patrons. Strong (10%)…read moredry apple cider- but just a little will do ya at this strength. I enjoyed the dry vs sweet. Diabolical was a very good IPA. Bingo Sunday - we observed and chose not to play. Large crowd for it. Just a fun place to be. Dogs welcome Chill, Racing warehouse. Did not try distilled spirits but will the next time. 10/10

Cool spot near the river in Albany. Beer is just okay. Cool industrial setting inside with a great…read morefood truck.

Pretzels and beer cheese

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Santiam Café & Bistro

3.7(3 reviews)

0.3 mi

I returned to the actual Santiam Restaurant, the more intimate room at the SE corner of the…read morebuilding, and presented myself at 9:40 for coffee and pastry, which they serve from 9:30 to 11. I was the only customer. The coffee was excellent, the pastry took a very long time to come and was indistinguishable from something I could purchase at my nearby Safeway. I confess I was expecting perhaps a tray of different made-from-scratch European pastries, from which I could take my pick. I do not think the culinary program takes this time slot seriously and my advice would be to scotch it. When I arrived there was no Muzak but later I could hear it, very muted, and I believe a party of diners could converse in normal tones. The view from the south windows is very pleasant but the windows are dirty. For local women who wish a quiet coffee shop for a get-together, perhaps an acceptable venue, but certainly not worth a drive from away. I felt like giving two stars, but these young people need encouragement. I am given to understand the periodic buffets are the best events put on by this school.

This was our first time eating here and we would give them a 4.5 rating…read more First a couple things to fix/work on. Mark which outside entrance to use to easily get to the restaurant and have better inside signage. We had to walk around too long and ask where to find it. If we had known, we would have walked 15 yards further down the front of the building to the best entrance. This was a bigger issue due to my GF having a recently broken leg so walking was a concern. Second, be observant of your customers, but less observable. We could see you watching us and it was a little off-putting. Third, if you are going to watch so closely, don't let your diners get so low on water. Lastly, while we appreciated you boxing the leftovers for us, be sure to give us as much as possible of the leftovers. It appeared that one entree and some of the dessert were left on the plate. Now for the good stuff. We were disappointed that the scallops were gone, but the Ahi Tuna app was very good. Nice balance of flavors. (Balance was a word that we used many times when talking about this meal.) My GF had the Espresso Rubbed Steak, medium rare, and thought it was one of the bast steaks she'd ever had. If she had known in would be so good she would have ordered it rare and will next time we go. The polenta was tasty, but more vegetables were needed. She didn't know there was squash in it until I told her. I had the Lamb Chops and though they were good. The asparagus was well cooked and the potatoes and Romesco tasted very nice. Both plates had great visual appeal. The Creme Brulee was very good, light and flavorful. All dishes had nice balance and great flavor. The food we received at the price we paid was a very good value. We will definitely be back. And we will probably get tickets to one of the buffets they put on.