Schwabls Restaurant
West Seneca, NY 14224

Since 1837, Schwabl’s Restaurant has been a friendly, familiar place for those who would like to “step back in time” and enjoy truly traditional Buffalo fare. Once here, you surely must try the World Famous Beef on Kummelweck, homemade German potato salad, fresh homemade soups, as well as fine cocktails prepared the “old fashioned” way.
This restaurant is a proud participant in the WNY ProStart Culinary Passport program—get your passport stamped and explore the flavors of Western New York! Passports can be purchased at https://www.nysra.org/prostart-competitions/wnypassport/
Traveler Rating

Five Most Recent Traveler Reviews
Great traditions, terrific food
This is a venerable restaurant, family run/owned with ties to original founders (see website). The building is old, and ‘cozy’ inside with tables close together. Has a tavern feel. It’s a...
Such a great atmosphere and local, small spot serving unique food with big taste.
We went to Schwabl's after seeing it on a rerun of the Food Channel. Staff was super welcoming. The beef-on-wreck lived to its fame: it is delicious. Lots of meat. Very authentic to their tradition...
Old restaurant with inflated prices
I saw the sign outside the restaurant stating the restaurant had been in business since 1837. I was staying nearby for the night, so decided to give the roast beef a try. Noticed the Special...
Outrageously overpriced for a sandwich!
A beef on weck sandwich, a salad, and three Tom and Jerry’s cost 80 dollars! The prices are ridiculous. The restaurant was closing up and vacuuming when we were still there a little before 8 pm on a...
Self-serving business practice
I gave this restaurant two stars based only on their Tom and Jerry drink, which I love. The beef on their hot roast beef sandwich was very tough and I think it is incredibly terrible business...