Restaurants, Bistros and Cafes in Buffalo, New York
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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Amaryllis Restaurant 675 Delaware Ave. @ North St. Buffalo, NY 14209 (716) 878-2741 www.amaryllisbuffalo.com |
Chef/owner Jennifer Stainrook, a graduate of the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco, brings a very unique West Coast influence to the menu here. With an emphasis on light, healthy ingredients, we take it a step further to ensure high quality and nutrition by making our own ice creams, sorbets, desserts and even focaccia bread by hand using only the freshest ingredients available. With seasonal menu changes, our dishes never compromise quality due to limited availability. Live jazz Wednesday & Friday 6:30-9:30pm and Thursday from 8-11pm. Dining Tuesday-Saturday 5-10pm. Bar menu until 11pm, 12am on weekends. Top |
Anchor Bar (Frank & Teressa’s) 1047 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14209 (716) 886-8920 (716) 883-1134 Take-Out www.anchorbar.com |
In 1964, Dom Bellissimo served chicken wings at the Anchor Bar, launching a taste sensation that has become nationally famous: wings, hot medium or mild. We also serve a bountiful choice of juicy steaks, seafood, and Italian specialties. For over 75 years, the Anchor Bar has been a Buffalo institution. Our world famous chicken wing sauce is now available in supermarkets as well as our restaurant. Live jazz on Friday night & live Latin Jazz on Saturday night. Call for take out orders. Open Monday through Thursday from 11am to 11pm; Friday from 11am to 1am; Saturday from 12 noon to 1am; and Sunday from 12 noon to 11pm. Park free in our attended lot. For franchise information please call (716) 853-1791. Top |
Bada Bing Bar & Grill 115 W. Chippewa Street Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 853-BING www.badabingbuffalo.com |
The place to chill out and have some fun on the Chippewa Strip is Bada Bing. Watch your favorite sports teams on 13 plasma TVs while you enjoy delicious food - all the Buffalo specialties plus our own “Sangwiches” - totally awesome sandwiches with the freshest ingredients. A variety of antipasto, salads, paninis and dinners are also available. Happy hour specials Monday - Friday, from 5-8pm. Our kitchen opens at 11am daily. Enjoy dining outdoors on our full service patio. Join us Friday and Saturday nights as our DJ rocks the house, spinning 80’s, 90’s and current hits. Top |
| Bagel Jay's started the fresh bagel tradition in Buffalo, NY in 1976. Perfect for a quick bite to meet family, friends or business associates. Breakfast or Lunch. Specializing in homemade cream cheese shmears, dark roasted coffee, NY style bagels & bagel sandwiches, fresh deli sandwiches & classic salads. Dine in an upscale casual & relaxed atmosphere or take out. Perfect for catered corporate gatherings & special occasions. Don't miss the tuna...it's the best ever! Top |
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| Welcome to Bel Cibo! Offering age-old tradition and timeless recipes that have been passed down through generations, the restaurant succesfully combines Italian-American cuisine and atmosphere to create a dining experience that won’t soon be forgotten. Bel Cibo is the kind of place that could be your home away from home. Open daily for lunch and dinner. | |
| Discover the home of Buffalo’s best aged prime USDA steaks, as you’re pampered with personalized service and luxury in the most opulent Victorian setting in downtown Buffalo. Experience an extraordinary evening for even the most discriminating palates. Savor the incredible flavors, from our acclaimed Porterhouse steaks and Chateaubriand to our fine seafood selections. Be sure to indulge in our fabulous desserts and extensive wine list. Call for reservations. Free valet parking. Top |
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| A charming relaxing atmosphere envelops the senses...created by the smell of fresh coffee, tempting gourmet desserts (original recipes created by our own pastry chef), and homemade fresh baked goods. All are enhanced by original artwork and soothing jazz. Buffalo's best and original panini. This is a truly authentic Italian Coffee Bar! The finest espresso, cappuccino, fresh roasted coffee, and a variety of rich and creamy iced coffee drinks are available. You'll also find tiramisu, hot cocoa in winter, hot flavored lattes, and cold refreshing iced cappuccino. Caffé Aroma...it's awesome. Top |
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| Cecelia’s serves a wide array of fabulous Italian specialties. Known for our homemade Chicken Marsala and homemade tomato sauce, Cecelia's serves up a variety of appetizers, salads, pastas, veal, seafood, steak and full dinners to please the most discriminating of palates. Mondays are Martini Mania – buy one get one free Martinis and 1/2 price appetizers (from 5-8 pm at the bar only). Children’s menu available. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Winner of Artvoice's "Best Martini" in Buffalo Award. Dine on Elmwood’s most popular patio from May – September. New indoor and outdoor bar! Top |
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Charlie the Butcher's Kitchen 1065 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 (1 Mile from Buffalo Niagara Airport) (716) 633-8330 Ellicott Square Grand Lobby 295 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14203 (716) 855-8646 charliethebutcher.com |
As Western New York's Food Ambassador, I'm proud to carve Buffalo's finest Beef on Weck. A unique sandwich of thin slices of roast beef piled high, served on a kaiser roll topped with caraway seeds and pretzel salt (Kummelweck) and served with fresh horseradish. It just makes my mouth water. Charlie is a 3rd-generation butcher restauranteur and a TV personality! He has appeared as an expert in his field on "Live with Regis & Kathie Lee" and "Good Morning America". So, bring your appetite and "Taste what Buffalo is all about"! Visit our Wegman's Supermarket Café locations: 675 Alberta Drive in Amherst, 601 Amherst Street in Buffalo and 3740 McKinley Parkway in Hamburg or our new Noco Express locations: 4169 N. Buffalo Road in Orchard Park, 1199 French Road in Depew, 495 Main Street in East Aurora and 6125 Main Street in Williamsville. Top |
| Chef’s Restaurant has been a downtown tradition for 86 years. Its warm, friendly atmosphere makes it perfect for a hearty Italian lunch or dinner. Try the internationally famous special mix salad. Move on to the spaghetti parmesan - a rich blend of pasta, with melted mozzarella broiled to a golden crust. The chicken cacciatore and the veal parmesan are among other local favorites. You can’t go wrong with any item on the menu! Monday through Saturday, 11:00am to 9pm. Reservations recommended. Closed Sundays & Holidays. Email us at: chefsrestaurant@aol.com. Top |
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| Buffalo's friendliest dining and drinking emporium has had a delicious reputation for over 70 years. Established in 1934, Coles is famous for its choice lunches, dinners, late-night snacks, wonderful Sunday brunches and banquets. Buffalo's best micro brew selection - 30 on tap - 75 in bottles. Enjoy fine cuisine and drinks in an enclosed patio overlooking the lively Elmwood Strip. Celebrate Happy Hour every night from 4-7 with free hors d'oeuvres. Right down the street from Buffalo State and Albright-Knox Art Gallery. So always remember when making plans just say - "Meet me at Coles"! Free parking in our convenient lot on Forest Avenue. Visit us at our other restaurant - Brennan's on Main & Transit in Williamsville.. Top |
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| Discover Downtown Buffalo’s Traditional Irish Pub. Our bar represents authentic Irish craftsmanship and was shipped directly from old world cabinetmakers in Co. Wexford Ireland. We pour the best Guinness in town and serve the finest Irish fare, including corned beef and shepherd’s pie. Our huge outdoor patio and bandstand features live music and dancing on many summer nights. Open 365 days a year. Don’t miss our rooftop sky bar open May thru October. Top |
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E.B. Green's Steakhouse (Adjacent to) Hyatt Regency Hotel Two Fountain Plaza Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 855-4870 www.ebgreens.com |
E.B. Green's was recently named the 5th Best Steakhouse in America by Tom Horan of America's Top Ten Steakhouse Restaurants and received a 4-Star rating from the Buffalo News. Choose from generous servings of the finest cuts of choice and prime beef as well as our 2 and 3 lb. fresh Maine lobster flown in daily. We offer live entertainment in our lounge Tuesday through Saturday with Buffalo's one and only Jackie Jocko. Top |
Hutch’s 1375 Delaware Avenue at Gates Circle Buffalo, NY 14209 (716) 885-0074 www.hutchsrestaurant.com |
For a special evening at a great city bistro head for the ever-popular Hutch’s. Start with a cocktail at the lively, brick-walled bar. Then be seated in our dining room or patio and enjoy the freshest ingredients from the land and sea. In addition to the menu items, Hutch’s features an extensive list of nightly specials. The large wine list is sure to satisfy the most discerning palate. A four star rating from Janice Okun, Buffalo News Food Editor, voted the Best City Restaurant the last 5 years by Artvoice readers and last year named Number One Restaurant by Business First. Open Monday through Thursday, 5pm to 10pm; Friday & Saturday, 5pm to midnight and Sunday 4pm to 9pm. Reservations recommended. Top |
Lafayette Tap Room Bar-B-Que & Blues Saloon 391 Washington Street Buffalo, NY 14203 (716) 854-2466 www.lafayettetaproom.com |
Buffalo's legendary home of the blues and R&B music. This historic room dates back to pre-prohibition. A beautiful wooden bar and wood panels grace the bar room and restaurant, the perfect atmosphere for cocktails or a casual meal before or after all HSBC arena events. Specializing in genuine Memphis style pit smoked bar-b-que featuring our award winning smoked BBQ wings and BBQ pulled pork. Favorites like Buffalo wings, beef on weck and Friday fish fry are served by a friendly staff. There's even a banquet/meeting room. Live entertainment Wednesday through Saturday and sometimes for special events. Call or visit our website for up-to-date information. Top |
LaNova 371 West Ferry Street Buffalo, NY 14213 (716) 881-3303 fax (716) 881-3366 5151 Main Street Williamsville, NY 14221 (716) 634-5151 www.lanova.com |
BUFFALO WINGS! PIZZA! Simply the best!! Family owned and operated, LaNova Pizzeria, Inc. has been serving the Niagara Frontier since 1957, and has been named the #1 independently owned pizza restaurant by Pizza & Pasta magazine as well as Pizza Today magazine. The many signature menu items include round and sheet specialty pizzas, “ORIGINAL HOT-N-SPICY BUFFALO WINGS”, and the incredibly popular “BAR-B-QUE CHICKEN WINGS” that made us “WORLD FAMOUS”. Our award winning family recipes are made with the highest quality ingredients available. In addition to our great pizza and wings, you can choose from over 54 submarine sandwiches. We know you’ll enjoy our assortment of calzones and tacos as well. That means you can enjoy a different sub every week of the year. Enjoy casual dining at our Buffalo location with take-out and delivery at West Ferry or our Williamsville location. Come and experience what gave us the title of #1. We deliver to all hotels. Top |
Laughlin's Hearty Buffalo Bistro 333 Franklin Street Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 842-6700 www.laughlinsrestaurant.com |
Experience the old world charm of Laughlin’s, A Hearty Buffalo Bistro. We are open daily for lunch, dinner and late night cocktails. Enjoy our vast wine selections and new extended menu with delicious seafood, steaks, slow cooked roast beef, soups, salads and succulent prime rib dinners. We are just steps from Sheas Performing Arts Center in the heart of downtown’s theatre district. Top |
| Our homemade soups, specialty sandwiches and salads are all made fresh daily in our Historic Allentown restaurant. Pick up a box of our world famous Buffalo Chip Cookies, locally themed books, art or assorted locally produced products for the ultimate souvenir. Eat in, take-out or we’ll deliver right to your hotel. Open Monday & Tuesday from 8am - 5pm, Wednesday - Saturday from 8am - 7pm. Top |
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| A staple in Buffalo fine dining and Italian cuisine, we are passionate about what we do. The high quality of food and service always remain constant as the Lombardo experience evolves from year to year, bringing you something new, always fresh. The seasonal menu of innovative Italian creations based on regional preparations features dishes that are made from fresh ingredients with great care. Simplicity never tasted so good. A constantly updated wine list specializes in Italian varietals and features over 20 wines by the glass. The newly remodeled bar is sleek, sexy and sophisticated. The dining room; intimate and elegant. The beautifully landscaped courtyard; a secluded place to get lost in. Ristorante Lombardo, established in 1975. Top |
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| Warm and charming, Scarlet resides in a recently renovated carriage house located in the beautiful historical Allentown neighborhood. Casual fine dining with an eclectic menu features an array of appetizers, salads, entrees, sandwiches, fresh baked breads and desserts made in-house daily. For the adventurous vodka lover we have an innovative vodka list featuring our one-of-a-kind showpiece vodka tree that houses more than 60 unique vodka selections. Serving from 5pm to Midnight. Closed Sundays. Reservations and all major credit cards accepted. Top |
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Shadow Lounge & Restaurant 1504 Hertel Avenue Buffalo, NY 14216 (716) 835-3975 www.shadowloungebuffalo.com |
Located in the heart of North Buffalo, the Shadow Lounge was voted “Best Lounge in WNY - 2007”. Famous for an extensive Martini and Manhattan list, Shadow also offers a wide variety of food and wines. The chic décor complements the eclectic menu, featuring delectable dishes from appetizers and salads to prime rib and chicken pot pie with puff pastry. If you’re new at fondue, this is the place to try it. Featuring live pop and R&B music every Friday and Saturday at 10pm. Lounge open Monday - Saturday 4pm-4am. Kitchen open Monday - Thursday 5-10pm; Friday & Saturday 5pm-12am. Top |
Taste of India 3093 Sheridan Drive, Northtown Plaza Amherst, NY 14226 (716) 837-0460 India Gate 1116 Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, NY 14222 (716) 886-4000 www.tasteofindia.com |
The authentic taste of India can be found at our convenient locations in the Buffalo area. At Taste of India, we offer seductive clay-oven specialties and a variety of seafood and meats grilled to perfection and served over sizzling onion slices. Delicate vegetarian dishes, mouthwatering curries, succulent Indian breads, and flavorful basmati rice can all be found on our extensive menu. Open daily, 11:30am-2:30pm then 4:30-10:00pm; beer, liquor, and fine wines served; catering and takeouts available. Luncheon buffet served. Banquet facilities for up to 200. All major credit cards accepted. Top |
| Enjoy contemporary Italian cuisine in a stylish setting at TEMPO. The menu features a broad range of Mediterranean Italian inspired dishes. The wine menu features many Italian imports as well as unique international and domestic wines by the glass. Along with the regular menu of unique appetizers, entrees and desserts, TEMPO prints a nightly supplemental menu that features small course antipasti, authentic risottos, as well as fresh seafood and steaks. Dinner Monday through Saturday from 5pm. Reservations recommended. Park in the lot adjacent to the restaurant or on Delaware Avenue. Top |
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| Since 1971, the Towne has been serving Buffalo’s original souvlaki, one of their most popular items. Other Greek dishes are available, including the traditional rice pudding and baklava (all homemade of course). The Towne is a favorite of many Western New Yorkers because the atmosphere is informal and it has a diverse mix of clientele. The Buffalo location is close to the Theatre District and the downtown shopping area. Open late at night, it’s the place to go after the bars close. For quick, friendly service, the Towne Restaurant is always the place to be! Free parking available. | |
Trattoria Aroma 5229 Main Street Williamsville, NY 14221 (716) 631-2687 307 Bryant Street Buffalo, NY 14222 (716) 881-7592 www.vinoaroma.com |
The atmosphere at Trattoria Aroma has a European feel - upscale, yet rustic and relaxing at the same time. Using only the freshest imported ingredients from Italy, like olive oils, Buffalo Milk Mozzarella, San Marzano tomatoes and house-made pasta, our chefs create memorable meals. Choose from brick oven pizzas, authentic seafood and veal dishes and cucina Italiana, along with an extensive wine list featuring premium selections by the glass and regional antipasto. After dinner, choose from an impressive array of espressos, flavored coffees, herbal teas and gourmet desserts from our sister restaurant, Caffé Aroma. The bar is open late and also features wine flights and small plates. Top |