10 Best American Restaurants in Buffalo

“This place is amazing! from sandwiches to soups, salads and desserts! She has made numerous GF desserts for me, Tres Leches, Mexican Hot Chocolate Cheesecake, and most recently an amazing GF Carrot Cake. Highly recommend.“

“Amazing place! Great food, great atmosphere, and great service, even down to the table bussers! Everyone there is always so nice & friendly! A+“

“Great service and clean restaurant, please stop and see them.“

“There’s something of a paucity of fine dining options in Buffalo, but I remembered that my late father, Charles LeRoy Nelson, Jr, always raved about a restaurant at the Buffalo golf course. So I researched it, and I think he must have been referring to Hilltop Bar & Grill at Wild Marsh Golf Club. So we went there on Friday, May 3rd, 2024 for dinner. I’m happy to report that this restaurant has earned the highly coveted Eric Carlisle Nelson Esteemed Diner Recommendation. My key observations follow:

1. They do not accept reservations. However, we got a table right away when we arrived at 6:10pm on a Friday — albeit the last table available.

2. While it wasn’t what I would call quiet, the noise level was not bad at all. One could carry on a conversation without raising one’s voice.

3. Host and wait staff were excellent, friendly, and attentive.

4. All of our food was very good. Mee Lee had the beef tacos. I got a side salad and BLT with avocado. (See photos). Nothing was especially fancy, but everything was very fresh and well-made and delicious! The food was unpretentious.

5. The prices were amazingly low, given the high quality of the food, and well worth the price. We ended up with a final bill of only $30, plus tip.

6. The bill could have been higher, but we didn’t have any drinks, because they didn’t have whole milk (or any milk) as a beverage option. This is a demerit, but one that is easily remedied. Every restaurant should offer whole milk. Minnesota is a dairy state, and milk complements every meal!

7. I counted six different customers wearing baseball caps while dining. You don’t have to read Emily Post’s Guide to Etiquette to know that men may not wear hats indoors — and especially not while dining. One of them was a faux “Army” hat, which I thought particularly incongruous, given the fact that Army regulations strictly prohibit the wearing of any kind of hat or “cover” indoors. The restaurant would do well to post this as a rule at the front door. (I would, if it were my restaurant). Manners makyth man!

8. One diner barked loudly across the dining room for his waitress, twice. I looked over to see if he had had too many drinks. I’m not sure what his deal was, but he didn’t seem to realize that he was behaving like a Philistine. I can’t fault the restaurant for this, but it is worth noting.“

“First time in Buffalo at this tasty mom & pop pizza. Delicious cauliflower and gluten free crust-the freshest ingredients, excellent service! The food was amazing! Five stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️We will definitely stop here again.“

“Good service, excellent burgers!“

“Delicious and great place. They have the best friend chicken, and I personally think they’re club sandwich is worth getting over and over. Amazing and attentive staff.“

“Chef Aiden is the best cook in the world. My food was amazing. Service was amazing and chef Aiden absolutely perfected the dish with love and care. I know his name because I asked my server. I would love to shake his hand because only then will I have been touched by greatness. It may have been the best food my palate has ever come into physical contact with. This experience was truly remarkable and if I could go back in time in a flux capacitor to tell my younger self about this restaurant sooner I truly would. I cannot believe the quality, time, love and care put into the food. Chef Aiden if you are reading this, please know you are remarkable and talented. I don’t even think Gordon Ramsey cooks as good as you. Mill Creek, I will be back. Chef Aiden will go far.“

“We had a large party and got there early to make sure we had enough tables. The staff were wonderful, attentive and helpful, especially with accommodating dietary needs. I accidentally found THE BEST CHEESE CURDS I HAVE EVER HAD! The food was amazing, great burgers, quesadillas, ealleye amd steak. Everyone was happy! Expect us back!

Dietary restrictions: Gluten free bun available, I chose no bun for my burger. Our server was helpful in making sure we knew what our options were.“

“Applebee’s is known for their Long Island Iced Teas because they often have a well-balanced recipe that combines the right amounts of vodka, gin, rum, tequila, triple sec, sour mix, and cola. Plus, their bartenders are trained to make consistent, high-quality cocktails. The atmosphere and the way they serve it also add to the overall experience, making it a favorite for many! I COME FOR THE DRINKS AND STAY FOR THE FOOD!“