Suburbs south of Buffalo section of restaurants, bistros & cafes
in the Buffalo/Niagara Region in Western NY
The Buffalo and Niagara Falls areas offer some of the best places to eat and a wide variety of eclectic restaurants. When you're looking for excellent restaurants, bistros, cafes or coffee shops, you'll find them in here. The choice in restaurant cuisine is superb - everything is offered, from traditional, family style Italian, Greek, Chinese, German and Polish dining favorites to the more exotic flavors of Mexican, Thai and the Caribbean. Anything and everything you wish to eat can be found in the Buffalo Niagara region to suit your dining tastes. Next time you're in Buffalo or Niagara Falls, whether you sit down in a fine restaurant, chic bistro or family diner, be sure to try some of our local cuisine. The diverse menu of dining and restaurant options is truly one of the hidden gems of the Buffalo Niagara region.
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Alton's Restaurant 2250 Walden at Union Thruway Exit-52 E Cheektowaga, NY 14225 (716) 681-7055 2221 Transit Road @ Seneca Elma, NY 14059 (716) 674-1900 www.altonsrestaurant.com www.thecolumnsbanquets.com |
Experience the finest in casual dining in a warm and friendly atmosphere and enjoy the best homemade meals at the most reasonable prices around. Daily sandwich and dinner specials include our famous Chicken Souvlaki, Roast Beef, Seafood, Steaks, Buffalo Chicken Wings, Subs/Clubs, Gyros and a whole lot more. Breakfast is served around the clock and there’s a large selection of homemade desserts. Also serving beer and wine. Everything on the menu is available for takeout. Banquet facilities available.
Our original location is 1/4 mile east of Walden Galleria and just five minutes from Buffalo International Airport. Plenty of lighted parking. Open 24 hours (Sundays until 11pm). Our new location (on Transit Road @ Seneca Street,1/8; mile South of Route 400, Exit 54) features a new and elegant banquet facility, "The Columns Banquets". Open 6am-11pm. Top |
Butterwood 5409 Main Street Williamsville, NY 14221 (716) 204-0939 1863 Davis Road West Falls, NY 14170 (716) 652-0131 www.butterwooddesserts.com |
Butterwood Desserts are a sensory delight! Delicious flavors and textures plated with an eye for the artistic are demanding of ones’ attention. Our mouthwatering Carmel Apple Pie is a taste sensation you will only experience at Butterwood. Quality ingredients, coupled with our artistic design, have made Butterwood one of the World’s Top Dessert Destinations. Our gourmet desserts are elegantly served with coffee, wine or champagne. Dine in or takeout. The perfect gift for the host or to share with that special love. Make us part of your visit. Butterwood Desserts...Skip Dinner, Eat Dessert!. Top |
The Dock at the Bay 3800 Hoover Road (Just off Route 5) Blasdell, NY 14219 (716) 823-8247 www.dockatthebay.com |
Waterfront casual fine dining at the historical Dock at the Bay offers lakefront views from its dining room, veranda and patio seating, and live music at the patio bar – all with stunning sunsets. Our main dining room features: slow-roasted prime rib, fresh catch of the day, maple salmon, chicken, pasta and seafood dishes. From fabulous appetizers to delectable sweet treats dining at the Dock is a local treasure. Banquet room seats up to 250. Open 7 days all summer. Reservations and all major credit cards accepted. Conveniently located 10 minutes from downtown Buffalo. Top |
Fuji Grill 2 & Fuji Grill Japanese Restaurants 4141 McKinley Parkway Hamburg, NY 14219 (716) 646-6688 www.fujigrill2us.com 736 Maple Road (@ N. Forest) Williamsville, NY 14221 (716) 688-6199 www.fujigrillus.com |
Fuji Grill features Japanese and Asian cuisine. Fuji Grill 2 features table-side hibachi specialties of steak, chicken, vegetable and seafood in either single dish entrées or combination dinners. Watch our hibachi chef freshly prepare these creations or enjoy our fresh sushi selection. Try our lunch specials, sushi or hibachi from 11-3pm daily. Our menu also caters to people who enjoy cooked sushi rolls, teriyaki, tempura, chilled sea bass and Asian dishes. Full cocktail bar. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Takeout and off premise catering also available.
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Ilio DiPaolo’s Restaurant & Ringside Lounge 3785 South Park Avenue Blasdell, NY 14219 (716) 825-3675 www.iliodipaolos.com |
Since 1965, the DiPaolo Family has been delighting patrons with their “Family Restaurant with a Gourmet Touch”. Dine in Tuscan style, indoors or in our outside courtyard, and enjoy efficient service with old-world Italian recipes. The culinary expertise of son Michael, makes Ilio’s one of the most popular dining establishments in Western New York. The Ringside Lounge is a gallery of Ilio’s pro wrestling career and other sports celebrities. Ilio’s is the recipient of the 2007 Golden Fork Award, and “Best Italian Food” by Citysearch. House specialties include veal parmigiana, seafood fra diavolo, home-style pasta, tripe, calamari, fresh seafood and delicious steaks, all reasonably priced. Extensive wine list and children’s menu also available. Located in the “Gateway to the Southtowns”, Ilio’s is only minutes away from anywhere in Western New York, off I-90 Thruway exit 56 near McKinley Mall. American Express, Discover, Visa & MasterCard accepted. Top |
| Specializing in Pita Wraps, Buffalo’s own Sahlen's Char-broiled Hot Dogs, Texas Red Hots and Roast Beef, Milton’s is a local favorite stop for those interested in a faster, on-the-go lunch or dinner. Milton’s serves good, tasty food, made-to-order fast! Also serving souvlaki, gyros, burgers, submarines and a choice of salads. For dessert, enjoy our homemade rice pudding, frozen custard, sundaes and a variety of hand-dipped ice cream. We are 1/4 mile east of Walden Galleria and just 5 minutes from the airport. Plenty of lighted parking. Open from 11am daily for dine-in or takeout. Enjoy our outdoor patio. Top |
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| Founded 47 years ago, we have won worldwide acclaim, and our secret is QUALITY - quality ingredients used in carefully collected and selected recipes from world-famous chefs as well as the best of “home” recipes passed from generation to generation. Come in and savor the world’s finest pancakes, wonderful waffles, incredible crepes and more - for example, freshly squeezed orange juice, dry-cured hickory-smoked hams and bacons, real butter, pure whipped cream, our special blended coffee and our world-famous apple pancake - oven-baked with fresh Granny Smith apples and pure cinnamon glaze. We have specialties the whole family will enjoy. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner from 6:30am - 8pm daily. Since 1977, your hosts - the Roman Jewula Family. Top |
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| Patria offers a true Italian dining experience at Seneca Allegany Casino & Hotel. Our expert chefs prepare each dish with a strong accent on traditional family recipes creating a menu with something for every taste. Indulge in an incredible variety of entrées including Chicken and Spinach Amatriciana, Sea Bass Scarpariello and Shrimp Scampi. The finest Italian wine, a collection of cheeses and of course, decadent desserts, complement each selection. Top |
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Root Five Waterfront Restaurant 4914 Lakeshore Road Hamburg, NY 14075 (716) 627-5551 www.rootfive.com |
Root Five offers an incredible view of the Buffalo skyline and the Canadian shore. Chef’s Anthony Ferrone, Mark Weatherbee and staff prepare fresh seafood, perfectly grilled steaks and original pastas. Exclusive wine list and full bar offering 17 draft beers along with local favorites and micro brews. Fifteen minutes south of Buffalo, on Route 5 of course! Pub specials to casual fine dining on a waterfront setting. Live music Fridays and Saturdays year-round. Acoustic music on the patio from 5-8pm Sundays from May-September. A one-of-a-kind dining experience complete with a Key West sunset! Enjoy, Dave & Kathy Root. Top |
| For over a hundred years, The Roycroft Campus has been a haven for the hungry and weary traveler, feeding both the body and the soul. The Roycroft Inn was established in 1905 by Elbert Hubbard and has recently reopened serving fine food and spirits seven days a week. The menu features traditional fare and is served in the Arts and Crafts ambiance unique to the Roycroft Inn. The chef has created a signature menu that changes on a seasonal basis. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch. Reservations requested. Top |
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The Western Door: A Seneca Steakhouse 310 Fourth Street Niagara Falls, NY 14303 1-877-8SENECA (73-6322) www.SenecaAlleganyCasino.com 777 Allegany Boulevard Salamanca, NY 14779 1-877-553-9500 www.SenecaAlleganyCasino.com |
Enjoy the highest quality steaks and chops at The Western Door: A Seneca Steakhouse at Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel and Seneca Allegany Casino & Hotel. This signature Seneca restaurant specializes in prime steaks and has seafood flown in daily, making for the freshest food every night. The menu choices are complemented by a selection of fine wines from the Finger Lakes region and around the world. Top |