Best Places to Eat Near The Empire State Plaza in Albany

Happy Birthday, America!

Summer is here, the weather has been improving each day, and we're headed into one of our favorite holiday weekends: The 4th of July.

Throughout the Capital Region, people will seek out their favorite spots to hang out with friends and family, enjoy some good food, listen to country music, and celebrate America's birthday while taking in the fireworks.

Heading to Albany to Watch the Fireworks?

People who come to Albany for concerts, shows, and sporting events say the area can be challenging to navigate, and that won't be any different when it comes to the 4th of July Fireworks event at the Empire State Plaza on Friday. 

Read More: 2025 Capital Region 4th Of July Fireworks & Celebration Guide

Downtown Albany may not have as many restuarants as it did 10 or 20 years ago, but there are still plenty to choose from, and ready to serve when your belly starts to ache.

With as many people as there are expected in Albany for the fireworks, there'll be no shortage of food trucks and vendors to keep your belly from going off like an M-80.

Looking for a top-notch steak while you're in town, or some late-night wings after the fireworks?

When you get hungry, let this guide you to some of Albany's most delicious food options near the Empire State Plaza.  Just be sure to double-check and make sure they're still open on the holiday.