The Best Restaurants in Western NY
While Buffalo’s culinary reputation rests largely on the spread of our wings around the world and the now common use of “Buffalo-style” to indicate a spicy experience ahead, the city is in fact a melting pot of diverse dishes, cuisines, and dining experiences. Old school restaurateurs who have been perfecting their menus for decades are being joined by a new generation of chefs (many of them former Buffalonians returning to their resurgent hometown) who are opening innovative restaurants that are re-defining dining in the city.
A variety of flavors
Alongside these re-pats are immigrants and refugees who are bringing a taste of places like Myanmar, Ethiopia, Cambodia and Iraq to the streets of Buffalo. If that’s not enough variety, the city has dozens of food trucks rolling around that serve everything from poutine to pierogi. Sure, come for the wings, but stay to sample one of the most dynamic food cities in the United States.
007 Chinese Food
84 Lake Street
Hamburg, NY 14075
(716) 536-0278
16 Ellicott Bar and Grill
16 Ellicott Pl, 3
Depew, NY 14043
1818 Bar and Grill
1818 Sweeney Street
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 260-1021
189 Burger
189 Main Street
East Aurora, NY 14052
(716) 652-8189
195 Grant Street Kitchen
195 Grant Street
Buffalo, NY 14213
2 Forks Up
3175 Millersport Highway
Getzville, NY 14068
(716) 689-3675
200 Main
200 Main Street
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 587-0017
3 Brothers Catering
418 West Ferry Street
Buffalo, NY 14213
(716) 597-8129
350 Sweets & Treats
Stockbridge Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 715-4789
42 North at the Flats
674 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 805-7500
42 North at the Flats: Queen City Bistro
674 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14202
42 North Brewing Company
25 Pine Street
East Aurora, NY 14052
(716) 805-7500
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The Dapper Goose
The Dapper Goose
Dapper is all about the chill vibe, the welcoming atmosphere, the smiley, warm service, and the wine! Keith, Tim and Peggy do an excellent job of always having some of the most interesting wines by the glass available, while also having some classic options, which is what I really appreciate.
491 Amherst St., Buffalo
thedappergoose.com
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The Little Club
The Little Club
They have an ever-rotating by-the-glass list that’s fun and quirky. So much of the owners’ and staff’s personalities shine through here and it’s fun to see someone else not sticking to “the rules.” And they always have great featured wines — they’re excited about fermented grape juice, dare I say a little nerdy about it, and I love it!
1197 Hertel Ave., Buffalo
thelittleclub.bar
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Toutant
Toutant
Toutant has a very special place in my heart, and I go back for the fried chicken AND the most perfect Vieux Carre crafted by bar manager and my good friend, Jill Hutnyan. When I want a cocktail, I want a classic, and Jill just puts her magic touch on this rye and cognac based New Orleans drink like no other.
437 Ellicott St., Buffalo
Toutantbuffalo.com
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Mes Que
Mes Que
I usually go to Mes Que for a crisp, gigantic European beer, and a wee bit of bourbon, rather than for soccer. Prices are wildly reasonable and it’s always a relaxed but buzzing environment.
1420 Hertel Ave., Buffalo
mesque.com
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Casey’s Black Rock
Casey’s Black Rock
Casey’s just re-opened, but it is and has been a Black Rock gem, and this time, it’s so much better. It’s clean, has great food, fun games, good decor, awesome staff, and there’s always sports on. It’s the best stop after a long night at Waxlight or on a Monday when we’re off to order a Utica Club or a Miller High Life with some solid bar food.
484 Amherst St., Buffalo
caseysblackrock.com