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.
TSG BBQ
6272 Seneca Street
Elma, NY 14059
(716) 714-5781
Tully’s Good Times Amherst
1459 Niagara Falls Boulevard
Buffalo, NY 14228
(716) 446-0007
Twigs Lounge
M Hotel Buffalo
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 681-2400
Two Guys Pizza
3987 Walden Avenue
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 896-4897
Ulrich’s 1868 Tavern
674 Ellicott Street
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 989-1868
Unapologetic Coffee
899 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 765-5016
Unbridled Cafe
9380 Transit Road
East Amherst, NY 14051
(716) 575-6067
Undergrounds Coffee House & Roastery
580 South Park Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14210
(716) 240-9923
Undergrounds Coffee House and Roastery – Seneca One
Seneca One Tower
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 848-0496
Union Pub
Ellicott Square Building
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 854-2199
Vault @ 237
Marin Building
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 503-1001
Venus Greek and Mediterranean Restaurant
3500 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 258-3179
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Tappo
Tappo
Serving Italian fare, Tappo’s lunch menu offers a range of salads, soups, sandwiches and pasta dishes. Did I mention that a bottle of wine begins at $16? It’s five o’clock somewhere!
338 Ellicott St.
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Tom’s Restaurant
Tom’s Restaurant
The chicken souvlaki is always char-grilled to perfection and the Greek salad is a crispy delight. But the standout here is the Greek potatoes. Seasoned with lemon, oregano, sea salt and olive oil, they provided a light zest and became more refreshing with each bite.
3221 Sheridan Dr.
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Lloyd Taco Factory
Lloyd Taco Factory
You no longer have to track down a food truck to get your Lloyd fix. Lloyd Taco Factory offers all of your specialty taco and burrito favorites with a few tasty additions.
1503 Hertel Ave.
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Roost
Roost
Roost changes its menu every few weeks, ensuring a fresh experience each time you arrive. And their brunches have an ardent local following.
1502 Niagara St.
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Miss Hot Café
Miss Hot Café
A hidden gem tucked away in Amherst, Miss Hot Café offers guests the opportunity to experience the rich – and spicy – flavors of authentic Chinese cuisine.
3311 Sheridan Dr.