Buffalo’s Restaurants

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

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16 Ellicott Bar and Grill

16 Ellicott Pl, 3
Depew, NY 14043

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1818 Bar and Grill

1818 Sweeney Street
North Tonawanda, NY 14120

(716) 260-1021

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189 Burger

189 Main Street
East Aurora, NY 14052

(716) 652-8189

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195 Grant Street Kitchen

195 Grant Street
Buffalo, NY 14213

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2 Forks Up

3175 Millersport Highway
Getzville, NY 14068

(716) 689-3675

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200 Main

200 Main Street
Tonawanda, NY 14150

(716) 587-0017

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3 Brothers Catering

418 West Ferry Street
Buffalo, NY 14213

(716) 597-8129

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Black-Owned Business

350 Sweets & Treats

Stockbridge Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14215

(716) 715-4789

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42 North at the Flats

674 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14203

(716) 805-7500

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42 North at the Flats: Queen City Bistro

674 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14202

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42 North Brewing Company

25 Pine Street
East Aurora, NY 14052

(716) 805-7500

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Jessica Kelly is a freelance writer and photographer, with a focus on food, travel and events.

  1. Roost

    Bringing flair to Buffalo’s West Side, Roost’s breakfast pizza didn’t disappoint!  Loaded with sausage, pancetta, thinly shaved potatoes and drizzled with egg yolk and maple syrup, this was a dish to remember.

    1502 Niagara St., Buffalo
    roostbuffalo.com

  2. The Grange Community Kitchen

    Visiting the Grange feels like hanging out in a friend’s beautiful apartment.  Sunlight fills the entire restaurant, and their open kitchen concept with shelves filled with cookbooks makes you feel right at home. Be sure to grab a warm cinnamon bun to go!

    22 Main St., Hamburg
    grangecommunitykitchen.com

  3. Toutant

    Toutant’s creamy shrimp and grits made with heirloom white corn grits, gulf shrimp, Tasso ham, and tomato broth will leave you trying to lick your plate clean. Pair that with a Lobster Caesar and you’ll have yourself an amazing meal. Don’t forget to ask about their pastry of the day!

    437 Ellicott St., Buffalo
    toutantbuffalo.com

  4. Britesmith Brewing

    Pair your beer with brunch favorites like fresh cinnamon rolls with cream cheese frosting and their famous brunch pizza with garlic cream, soft scrambled eggs, potato, Swiss American cheese, house sausage, and scallions.

  5. The Roycroft Inn

    In addition to its historic architecture and furnishings, the Roycroft serves a legendary Sunday brunch. Brunch is particularly special here in the summer months when you can dine outside on the peristyle among the beautiful gardens. Enjoy a complimentary Mimosa to cap off your trip to lovely East Aurora.

    40 South Grove St., East Aurora
    roycroftinn.com