Restaurants in Amherst

“It was good .

What we tried -
1. Some variant of loaded fries (4/5)
2. Paneer makhani large bowl with basmati rice (3/5)

Paneer bowl was slightly disappointing because of blandness of the paneer .”

“Great selection of food. The restaurant is very clean. Steve the server was helpful and anticipated anything we needed.”

“Their lemon pepper wings are absolutely phenomenal!! Love their fried deviled eggs they're so delicious! The biggest Bavarian pretzel I've ever seen! Place is really cool & the staff was friendly.”

“10/10 best banh mi in buffalo.”

“I ordered the shrimp appetizer which is usually great good way overcooked last time ...shame should look fresh and lt brown. Mine was black..
Ps. I'm from Cape Cod I know shrimp”

“Usually hit Ted's up quiet a few times. Well today was the last. The new kiosks coupled with the not so personal staff has capped off me and my family never eating there again. Loved when you ordered with the cook, watched your hot grilled the way you like it (extra dark) to being able to have the employee place more or less of the condiments on your item. Today's order came out sub par cooked the way we like them. The poor girl has to keep turning around to look what condiments go on what item. I can tell you alot of people came back up with wrongly prepared item in the short time we were there. One size of fries which were too much for my girlfriend to finish. Might as well just go to McDonalds if you want a standard made item. All to save what, two employees salary? No personal touch any more. Well it looks like Tony's Bayview or Taffys from now on. 😔 😟 😊”

“Food is amazing and our servicer was knowledgeable on wines!”

“Looking for an easy peasy but delicious place for dinner? Head on over to Tito’s. Weather was nice and I didn’t feel like cooking dinner so we headed on over off the recommendation of a friend. This place did not disappoint! I got the Texas Tito and my boyfriend got the Nashville chicken. Both were full of flavor and juicy! We also split an order of cajun fries, don’t miss out on this either. The cook (I’m assuming the owner) was also very kind and polite. We will definitely be back!”

“Just beware, of your register card processing system rejecting payments, for amounts that are actually available on cards. Thanks for still accepting cash also. I always loved your food and kindness. Give my friend a break who has the great customer service, be strong in your own might, you guys got this. Keep growing and keep serving deliciousness. ❤️”

“When I visit Buffalo, I always have to stop in for Duffs wings. I was there today 2-27-2024 with friends from high-school”

“We usually visit here, as we live out of town now. Hot and sour soup was disappointing though ( I think they changed their recipe). Service is always excellent. Atmosphere is No Frills however they do use tablecloths which is a nice touch. A little pricey.”

“I wanted to go someplace different for my "Belated" Birthday Dinner and I was in the mood for Italian. I needed Pasta . So, I looked on YELP & decided on "Carrabba's". I am so glad I did !!! My son & I got there around 6pm and had about a 10-15 minute wait. There was a bar to the right & most of the dining was to the left. It was clean & had a comfortable feel inside. We were seated & I had already planned what I wanted to eat the night before, so I wouldn't take forever deciding once I got there. But first, we were served delicious, soft, warm Italian bread . It was so good. We ended up getting it 3x I believe. Our waitress's name was Ashlie S. She was great !!! Very nice, friendly, helpful, funny & very easy to talk to. I order the LINGUINE POSITANO WITH CHICKEN, I got the MAMA MANDOLA'S SICILIAN CHICKEN SOUP & the CANNOLI CAKE FOR 2 for dessert. Everything was phenomenal !! The pasta was so light but with a burst of amazing flavors ! The soup was so good & with huge pieces of chicken in it. Yummmmmmy !! The Cannoli Cake was very good & because my birthday was yesterday, Ashlie gave me a few scoops of vanilla ice cream with syrup & a little birthday candle in it. She was so sweet. Everything was just perfect ! I had an amazing experience here tonight . I found the prices to be reasonable , at least for what I got. We had quite a Long waiting time to get our food, but it was soooo worth it ! They have a special deal going on. I don't know if it's temporary or always going on, but it is a great deal. Whatever the price of something you order for in the restaurant, you take home ANYTHING for less for $10.00. No matter what the regular price. I took home another Linguine Positano,but without the chicken. So now I have an amazing lunch & dinner for tomorrow, since I didn't even finish my pasta there. We also received extra fresh bread to take home. 100% satisfaction on the trip. Also, the ladies room was very clean & smelled good. (That never happens ) I will most definitely be returning to this Carrabba's & I hope I get the wonderful Ashlie S. as my server again. She was full of life, unlike a couple others I saw that looked like they were ready for bed. lol”

“The food was outstanding! Service amazing! Beautifully remodeled, my husband and I will definitely be back ????”

“Best pizza in Buffalo as far as what I have tried. Fresh bread sauce not too salty and love the cheese and cup and char pepperonis.

Kid-friendliness: Always saying thank you.”

“Came and ordered a take away, wish I would have stayed bc the vibe looks so nice and quite! The chicken is so tender and crispy! Would love to try more stuff from their menu, also they had gloves, chopsticks, soy sauce and ketchup u can grab and take for yourself to go 🙏🏻❤️ thank you so much for the tasty food.”

“A place for cookie lovers that the decoration of the cookies are special. The new confetti cake looks yummy. They only offer takeaways and no seating for dine in or during waiting.”

“Walking into this bakery and seeing that I could eat ANYTHING that I wanted -- that I didn't have to be scared that I'd get sick, that I didn't have to limit myself to just one or two items that might not even be what I wanted -- y'all, I almost started crying. Just the relief of it, and knowing that someone cared enough to turn their entire bakery gluten-free. That means so much more than you can imagine. And the food was so good that we went here three times during our week-long stay in the area. In fact, we plan to order from them and have it shipped to us now that we're back home. Highly recommended!”

“Best food ever! I keep coming back”

“I love the service it's quick and easy to order and the subs are amazing I tried the turkey this time The subs are pretty big especially if you get everything on it but I'm a picky person so I only got turkey cheese tomato mayo oil”

“The halwa puri tasted decent along with the Aaloo tarkari. The puris came fresh every time. The staff was really nice. The order of seekh kebab came rock solid (older batch, frozen and re-heated for too long in the microwave) as the staff confirmed, and took it back and off the bill. Will try the whole breakfast buffet next time.”

“It was really easy to order online and the delivery was made when they emailed me that it would. The food was very good also. Will be keeping Franco's in mind next time I don't want to cook.”

“Ordered take out from her while visiting Niagara . It was very close to our Airbnb.

Viagarro Pizza-5/5 ( nice veg fresh, dough was fresh and so was the cheese) would have loved more veggies on them.

Carissa Pizza- 4/5.Chicken Pizza dough was also very fresh and the cheese was really good. Chicken protein was good. Would had loved more veggies.

Definitely worth visiting.”

“Second time here! Great service, the place is super clean and organized, the food is fresh! Tim is super friendly and great costumer service! Thank you Tim we will definitely come back again!”

“We have been in Buffalo 10 days. This is by far the best food we had so far. We will be back.”

“The Wyck Recommendation: Anderson’s Frozen Custard
Rating: 4.4/5
Custard So Good I Questioned My Personality

Intro Scene
I’m not a dessert guy. Not even close. I’ll skip birthday cake, ignore the gelato menu, and politely decline your grandma’s cookies. But then I met this frozen custard. For the record, frozen custard isn’t ice cream. It’s creamier, denser, and made with egg yolks. It’s served a little warmer than ice cream so the texture stays smooth and rich, not icy or fluffy. Think soft serve with a college degree. One bite and I was staring into the swirl like it held answers about my past lives. Spoiler: it did.

What Was Ordered
Chocolate-Vanilla Swirl Frozen Custard (cup)
A few bites of the Peanut Butter Custard (and immediate emotional collapse)
The swirl was dense, silky, richer than ice cream but lighter than gelato. Like soft serve that took a sabbatical to Italy and came back with confidence. The peanut butter? Divine. Like eating a Reese’s that became sentient.

Service Commentary
It ran like a well-oiled teen-powered machine. Everyone was busy and hyper-focused, but still friendly. No slackers, no confusion, no chaos. Just an army of night-shift warriors serving sugar with speed. Even the guy wiping counters had purpose.

Vibe Check
Open-late buzz. Garage doors wide open. Kids running across the lot like it’s a family reunion. Parents exhaling. Friends lingering. The energy was warm, welcoming, a little nostalgic. The kind of place you drive past and instantly regret not stopping.

The Space Itself
The building looks like a diner mated with a fire station. Bold, boxy, and clean as hell. The interior had fast food-style counters and a layout built for high turnover, but there wasn’t a single sticky table or overflowing bin. Bright lighting, smooth operation, no weird smells. It’s a soft-serve cathedral.

About the Neighborhood
Smack in the middle of suburban sprawl. Huge parking lot, easy in and out. No scenic views, no charm, just efficiency. And that’s honestly all you want at 10:30pm when the craving hits. You’re here for the swirl, not the skyline.

Hits and Misses
✓ Peanut Butter Custard — genuinely unforgettable
✓ Chocolate-Vanilla Swirl — dense and addictive
✓ Staff — sharp, efficient, and upbeat
✓ Clean open space — built for busy nights
✗ Didn’t try the savory menu yet
✗ Not a “hangout” vibe if you’re looking for slow and moody

Final Verdict
Anderson’s didn’t just win me over. It made me question who I’ve been all these years avoiding dessert. This isn’t ice cream. It’s something else entirely. Smooth, dense, and oddly emotional. I’d come back every night if I lived nearby. I don’t even like sweets. But I’ll never drive past this place again without stopping.

Perfect For
Late-night drives
Custard-based spiritual awakenings”

“First timer here. Wife surprised me for my birthday with a nice little selection. These are absolutely delicious. Carrot cake is very good. Lemon is good too. Churro is fantastic blueberry lemon was great too.”

“My husband and I have always enjoyed the great food and drinks at Jazzboline, and the waitstaff consistently provides excellent service. Recently, I had the pleasure of throwing a surprise birthday party for my husband there, and I can't say enough about how helpful Mike Overdorf was! He answered all my questions and made the party planning process seamless, from selecting the drink menu to choosing the meals, even including little boxes of chocolates as a special touch. During the party, the waitstaff, Michelle and Sara, were gracious, kind, patient, and attentive throughout the celebration.”

“tried it for the first time today. I have to say I wish I would have tried it earlier. great food that's filling and great staff. we will be visiting again.”

“Fantastic breakfast while I waited for Subaru across the street to open. Large portion size, friendly staff, accommodating for special diet. Home fries were so good- definitely recommend. Thanks for a great experience!”

“Always friendly staff when we have ordered and they always get our order correct. Miles better then the new jersey mikes location in Cheektowaga. You can definitely tell the difference in ownership and employees between the two. Just sad that we can no longer order delivery from this location.”

“Great service tonight, we had a party of 13ppl. Waitress was patient and kind. Food as always was great. The Waitress knew I wasn't fond of raisins so I got my rice pudding raisin free.”

“Food was good as always; waiter was overwhelmed and we didn’t receive the great service we usually receive.”

“I would go back!! Went here to try their malatang hotpot where you build your own bowl and they cook it for you. I been wanting to try a place like this but didn’t know we had one in buffalo!

Super clean place. I with there was a bigger selection but it’s okay. It was pay by pound and really affordable, I packed leftovers.

I got the spicy dry pot for my hotpot, and it was actually spicy. Not unenjoyable, but definitely comparable to buldak. Which I liked. My friend got the spicy Szechuan broth and that tasted like a typical malatang soup, not too oily either!

Tbh their robot is a cool concept but unnecessary bc the waitress just follows slowly behind to grab it anyways.

Overall nice!”

“Blue Bull is a great casual bar with great food & great atmosphere”

“Endless fries soda refills All around great place”

“Came here after having a meal next door at Anchi. There was a good amount of people walking in and out of the cafe, so I thought I might as well take a visit. Upon walking in, there's a list of drink options they have the base of milk tea or fruit tea - whether you want a regular tea or smoothie form as well. They also had a few new additions and employee recommendations.Lots of seating and a very chill spot to go with friends. The cafe also had some board games too. They were pretty quick with their service. I certainly see why it's a busy spot for locals here!”

“It is one of my favorite these days.
Pro:
1. It is very cheap, I mean averagely you only spend $20 or even less for one dish. And good portion.
2. It is a classic Chinese flavor, not too spicy, not overly sweet. Just good.
Cons:
1. It is quite small. You may need to wait long if you come at rush hour.
2. Not many choices, I order like 15 dishes one time and that's basically everything they have

Cheap, good taste, and really warm service. I have to say I don't usually pay extra tips. But this is an exception. I hope they have good business.”

“Had an issue with one of my orders, brought the receipt in and the manager there I believe his name was will, took care of it promptly, good service and decent pizzas”

“China Taste is one of our favorite places to go in Amherst. There are two dishes that we get consistently. The first is their stir fried cabbage in chili oil. The cabbage has great umami flavor while maintaining its crispiness. The second dish we almost always get is their mapo tofu. We order it extra hot because that's how we like it but be mindful that it is really spicy. The tofu has great texture and the flavor is well balanced. The blend of fermented black beans and chili paste is wonderful and the spiciness comes more from the chilis than the Sichuan peppercorns. If you're looking more for an authentic experience, this is absolutely the place to go. Service is always friendly and welcoming too.”

“We had a fabulous time today! The drinks & food were superb! We will be back! Thank you”

“I didn't catch his name but he has taken our order before. He is always super friendly!! Our drinks are always delicious! We go out of our way to visit this location because of him.”

“I took my family for dinner today and our experience was fantastic! Our food was great, our service was perfect and we had a surprise from a family member returning home from serving overseas who joined us. Our waitress came over and told our table that they would like to give us free dessert. It was very nice of the restaurant to recognize my family members service and include us all! It was a great experience and memory!”

“I love this special family also... great picture”

“To experience with my food 18$ I not believe it”

“The food is good. I love the mozzarella sticks and the 1/2 pound roastbeef

Kid-friendliness: Kids menu

Wheelchair accessibility: Big place plenty of room to maneuver around”

“I ordered through the app, pickup was quick and easy, food delicious as always. We were catching up with some friends who also ordered beers (love that they sell beer at this location :-)) and we were able to sit and chat for 2 hours without any issues. Perfect!”

“I would drive a hundred miles for her.”

“Heck ya baebi this place be poppin and lockin, I dig it yo”

“amazing food. great atmosphere and fantastic wait staff. I had the Western Cheddar omelet and it came with 3 full sized pancakes. delicious!”

“First time would definitely recommend the food was awesome 🤩”

“My husband love to go there. He love hot pot but I don’t eat beef or pork I used to order other stuff. He used to eat all you can eat hot pot now they have beer free too😁. I love to eat eggs plant dish. They never disappoint us.”

“We come in town and it is one of our first stops. Never disappoints and is always clean. Staff was great. Nothing has changed since the first time I went in back in the 80’s.”

“I was in the area for meetings today and a co worker suggested this place I must say the staff was extremely helpful and friendly As I couldn't pronounce half of the things on the menu. They explained what everything was, and I must say, I got a chicken, something on a pita, and I'll tell you what it was the best meal I've had in a very long time, absolutely awesome flavor extremely reasonable prices. A must-visit if you're in the Buffalo. Area.”

“I was staying in Amherst for a conference and had a nice experience at the Blue Fire Grill in the Marriott. Everyone was very friendly and the food was okay.

Parking: Huge hotel parking lot”

“My only concern is the fact that the employees take up all of the parking spots. They should park in the rear of the building where they have a door that is not accessible to the patrons.”

“Bad bad experience. I was served and finished my dinner before my wife got any of what she ordered. Flagged down several people with restaurant uniform on and was totally ignored. Asked for the bill and waited ten minutes before I had to flag down a person to pay. We’ll never go back, ever!!”

“No atmosphere grade, this was a delivery. Excellent pizza as always and for those that haven’t tried it yet, check out their Philly sub (more meat than any other sub I’ve ever had). Bocce Club IS THE BEST!”

“went here for the first time and satisfied my craving for a burger and fries! can't find fresh cut fries at very many places... would go again when I get another craving...very tasty 😋”

“Thank you Soooo much!! December 27, 2022 at 2:00 Very few restaurants open. Gail was great!!! Friendly, professional and efficient! Great to find you open. Our first time out after the driving ban and she was perfect! Glad to find you open and serving. Food was delicious and coffee was needed. I would hope management knows what a person like Gail is worth . Priceless to us :-) Lynn & Rick Lent Kenmore, NY 14217”

“Great atmosphere and staff. Been coming to this location for 5 yrs. and will continue coming. Thank you!!!”