Restaurants in Amherst

“I lived in China for years and loved hot pot and Korean BBQ. This place is hands down the best dining experience I’ve had for both! The buffet had a huge variety of foods and was constantly being replenished. The staff were all extremely friendly. And you were brought to your seat by the cutest robot… We will definitely be back!”

“Outstanding, fresh sandwiches every time. A wonderful addition to Amherst.”

“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.”

“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”

“I’ve been there twice and never had a bad experience. The servers are always very friendly and fast, and the restaurant is very clean. The breadsticks come out first, always soft and well seasoned. Something I like to do is to dip the breadsticks in the Chicken & Gnocchi soup. The salad came out fast too and was also great. I always get a classic Alfredo and my favorite Creamy Mushroom sauce with my pasta. So much that I even learned how to make the Creamy Mushroom sauce at home! I just wish they have the Never Ending Pasta event all year round. Because other than that, I don’t really find Olive Garden to be affordable or a good deal for pasta, something very easy to make at home.”

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

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

“Definitely recommend! Had a baby shower for my daughter in law this past weekend at My Tomato Pie. We corresponded with Tony on the banquet plans. Great communication, quick replies, very easy to deal with. Beautiful and well lit banquet room. Banquet server was right there for anything we needed. Everyone complimented the food. I wish I had more time to go back for seconds. Our banquet server was Rachel. I was surprised to see 1 server for a 35 person banquet but she was ahead of the game the whole time. We had everything we needed when we needed it. Very affordable too!”

“The food here is tremendous (wings are on par with Bar-Bill and they have a great fish fry), but one word of caution - do not expect to be able to order meat on Friday’s during Lent. Long time regulars are probably well aware of this policy but we were caught a bit off guard. Given that they were absolutely packed with people ordering the fish fry, it makes a lot of sense, just something to be aware of.”

“Absolutely loved the brunch there today! The smoked salmon benedict and esspresso cheesecake! Can't wait to go back!”

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

“Nice place, good services. I went to this place on Monday and I ordered crab legs and shrimp. The all mixed seasoning is amazing and makes the food really good. I tried the blue colada, it tasted so good and good-looking. I will definitely come back again!”

“Went to the Amherst NY location for my birthday on September 30th, our waitress Rachel was fantastic! She’s extremely personable, knowledgeable and caring. The manager is also excellent. My hubby ordered a blooming onion that Rachel reordered on her own, the second one was perfect! The manager even came out and spoke to us. We weren’t and didn’t complain at all but they made sure our visit was memorable and it was. I highly recommend this location, food, service and staff was excellent! Thank you for a wonderful experience 😊kudos to The Outback Amherst, NY staff!🎉”

“This is the place for authentic traditional Chinese food. Here you’ll find both the classic American Chinese dishes and traditional Chinese dishes. This is it. I only regret not finding this place sooner. The food is amazing. Not a single complaint with the food. Everything was perfect. My favorite is the Stir-Fried Cabbage w. Shrimp in Hot Pot (干锅高丽菜/干锅包菜）and the Cumin Beef (孜然牛). Something I’ll absolutely order again next time. The Fried Yellow Croaker in Hot Sauce (干烧黄鱼) is also great. And that’s coming from a guy who doesn’t like fish. My only complaint is that they were slow to make our food. I get it’s busy, but how are the other tables that came after us getting their food first? They have their table full with multiple dishes but I have yet to get one dish. The interior is simple, with lots of photos of the dishes and their names on the walls, which helps with ordering. Some things to note are that you’ll get a small portion of fried peanuts and kimchi while you wait, you’ll also be served free unlimited tea, and that the rice doesn’t come with the entrees and are extra. They also offer a 10 or 15% discount if you pay in cash.”

“The remodel is beautiful, the food was delicious and the service was great! Brian was incredibly pleasant and attentive, Kim served up delicious drinks, and Celia was so helpful and friendly. Staff are doing a great job!”

“I’ve been going here with my partner for almost 10 years. We had one of our first dates here and I can never get enough of the vibe or the food! Awesome for casually going out to dinner and perfect for date nights :) here’s the recipe for my favorite sauce I make!
Add to a bowl:
• Minced garlic
•Cilantro
•Green onion
•Peanut sauce
•Sesame sauce
•Mustard sauce
•Hoisin sauce
•Soy sauce for salt
•Top with crusted peanuts, tweak the recipe to your taste and enjoy!”

“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!!”

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

“Thank you Insomnia Cookies for delivering this sweet treat to my daughter on her birthday! 🍪 🥳”

“I ordered from them for the first time, and I am very impressed. They delivered on time, and the spicy wantons and stinger sandwich were delicious! The prices are good, and the menu selection is vast, so I am curious to keep trying more items, I strongly recommend them, and the delivery hours are unbeatable.”

“Found this randomly when I was traveling. Stopped because of the awesome name, and it certainly was Naan-tastic! Had a Tikka paneer rice bowl, and it was so delicious. My only complaint is you don't have locations in Massachusetts where I live ❤️ 1,000 Stars!”

“I love crumble! Their cookies are always slammin. My son and I split a 4 pack often. We cut each cookie in 4s and put them in ziplock baggies. They last us for days.”

“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!”

“10/10 best banh mi in buffalo.”

“I'm skeptical that this is authentic Chinese food (but I'm not Chinese), however the food is tasty, it fills you up and you get a lot for a relatively low price. If you get the 2 entrees combo with 2 sides, that's dinner for 2 or 3 nights. The Strawberry Slushee was da bomb.”

“Best CAFÉ ever 💜 drinks are excellent and very affordable! Beautiful scenery, very welcoming and feels like home. Highly recommend ! Please help us support Alice's dream”

“My husband ordered me a German chocolate cake for my birthday and it was absolutely delicious! It reminded me of the cakes I would get when I was a kid so it took me right back to a taste of my childhood. Thank you so much! We will be ordering again!”

“Best food ever! I keep coming back”

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

“I’ve been wanting to try this place for a while and I’m so glad we finally did. If it were closer, this would easily be our go-to spot for Asian food.

The service was excellent and the staff were some of the friendliest we’ve come across. The Red Pepper Special was incredible — orange crispy beef and shrimp that were perfectly tender and crispy, packed with bold flavor, and beautifully presented.

We’ll definitely be back!”

“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”

“Food was great. Seating area needed attention. Tables very messy”

“Stopped for the first time today! Got the Maui Mix and it was delicious! So much food for only $20 couldn’t go wrong! Strongly recommend :)”

“This is my favorite chicken place in Buffalo! Hoping to dine in next time for sure! The cheesling with buldak sauce is a perfect combo. The food is always fresh!”

“This place is a hidden gem! Great food, wide variety of menu choices, and exceptional customer service. I highly recommend ordering from here.”

“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.”

“Joe at Rachel’s was great… very personable, great customer service and very informative about the new orange cake and new buffalo chicken… I ended up buying the new buffalo chicken and orange cake. Will be back soon…”

“Service was fast and accurate for time of year. (Service tends to be understandably slower during prime season due to overwhelming amount visiting patrons) Staff was friendly and respectful as always. This establishment is my go to place as it is closer to my home compared to the other Andersons. Highly recommend.”

“Tried this halal desi spot and it did not disappoint. The kababs were super juicy and full of flavor, and the aloo palak was really good—fresh, comforting, and perfectly cooked. Everything tasted authentic and well made. Definitely a place I’d come back to. 👍🍽️”

“I've been going here for years. It's a takeout pizza shop. That's why only 3 stars for atmosphere. But always friendly service and high quality food. It's our go to for pizza. We like the sauce and excellent choice of toppings of high quality. I just had a turkey sub for lunch and like the pizzas, it was very good. It was tasty with a nice flavored oil dressing and excellent roll.”

“Endless fries soda refills All around great place”

“This was the best IHOP I have ever been to. The food was great, the service was friendly, and the whole experience stood out from other locations.

Everything felt fresh, well prepared, and worth coming back for. Definitely one of the best IHOP visits I have had.”

“Food was incredible! Service was incredible but what topped it off was the cook (Quran) was finishing his shift and on his way out stopped at our table where my son was sitting with a broken leg. He said “hope you feel better man” as my wife replied that it happened at football. Quran turned to my son and said “if you fall, you just have to get up stronger”
GREAT STAFF at this location!”

“Service is fantastic- very quickly seated, drinks grabbed immediately (drip coffee was decent), food is really reasonably priced and was cooked pretty quickly.
I ordered steak & eggs with onions in the homefries & sourdough toast - food was tasty. I ordered eggs over medium, but got over easy, and I ordered the steak medium and it was closer to well done. I’m not mad about it, they were tasty but just not what I ordered lol
clean and really well maintained booths, all the decor was clean (no cobwebs or anything), alternative sugar was actually on the table (usually I have to ask), carpet throughout the restaurant was very clean with no debris seen (idk why that’s shocking to me lol). My server was sweet and attentive, refilling my coffee and checking in without having to prompt.”

“I love authentic Chinese food and seek it out when traveling. So, when in the area recently I did some research and this place came up as being probably the most authentic in the Buffalo and Niagara areas, so I went for lunch. Sure enough, their menu is legit, filled with many of the recognizable delicacies you won’t find at the ordinary Chinese-American joints.

Entering the place is odd, they have a weather barrier (those plastic slats) hanging from the door after you open the glass door – very odd placement of them. Inside is rather small and simple, not decorated much, it’s truly a carry-out place that provides table service too. Service was decent, far from fancy.

I decided to try their cumin beef and an order of scallion pancakes. The cumin beef came out first and though I asked for it to be spicy, it most definitely was very mild. The flavor was a little bland overall and this is typically a dry-wok’d type of stir fry with more oil and less sauce, but mine was slightly saucy and lacking flavor completely. The scallion pancakes looked and tasted decent.

Perhaps if I ordered something different I would have enjoyed the food more. I still recommend stopping in if you’re seeking authentic Chinese, I’m sure they have some great dishes here.”

“Franco's Pizza and subs are among the very best in our area. The pizza crust is perfect, the sauce is authentic and loaded with delicious mozzarella and pepperoni.
Sub sandwiches are the best in our area.
Service is always customer focused and friendly.
Franco's is our top choice for pizza and subs!”

“Best bubble tea in the city, no questions. Milk tea, or dairy free fruit tees. Like tapioca? Or bursting bubbles? Iced, hot, mix flavors, always on point. Refreshing teas, and fresh made nice and soft tapioca balls. Only 4 stars cuz they dont have spring rolls anymore! Sad. Still worth it though, just dont come hungry lol”

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

“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.”

“Omg this was the best Bundt cake I ever had. We got the vanilla cake and it was so moist and I loved the frosting. The only complaint I have is the staff member that waited on my husband started helping someone else halfway through his transaction so he had to wait for another staff member to finish everything.”

“This place is amazing!! The food is top notch and the staff is always friendly, professional and accommodating. Couldn’t recommend this place more!! My 5 year old even ordered an extra sushi roll for his lunchbox!”

“My daughter and I went here for the first time today and it was GREAT!

First of all, the place was nice and clean. The staff was super friendly, efficient and just great.

And then the food. It was quickly made, warm and delicious and NOT a rip off.

Two regular customers were made today.”

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

“Phenomenal service with a smile food is always hot delicious and very appealing plating”

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

“Coffee is amazing but only thing is if u have full size car or big suv or truck use right lane in the drive thru the left lane is hard to cut by the drive thru window”

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

“NEVER disappointed! The meal is always well prepared and made with love!”

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“I recently visited Jim's Steakout after a long hiatus, and I can't believe I waited so long! The experience was absolutely fantastic. The service was exceptional; the staff was friendly and attentive, making us feel right at home.

Now, let's talk about the subs—WOW! They were incredibly delicious, bursting with flavor and made to perfection. Every bite was a delight! I can’t recommend Jim’s enough. If you’re looking for a great meal and top-notch service, this is the place to be. I’ll definitely be back soon!”

“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”

“Well the product is excellent pie crust is always done perfectly and sauce is tasty with out being too over powering and topping are plenty. Wings cook the way I order. Still a great pizza place”

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

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

“yummy ice cream! let's you try before you buy so you know you will like it.”

“Came in to a fresh clean restaurant. Before we placed our order we saw the employees talking sanitary precaution before making food! Brook took our order and was very professional and nice. She allowed us to take our time when we were indecisive and showed no signs of frustration through facial expression nor body gesture! My wife was never a fan of Arby’s but this whole experience turned her out she said in which she’ll go out of her way for anything she wants and just added this to her list! This whole store needs raises!”

“The BEST Chinese food I’ve ever had! If you are even considering ordering Chinese food, order from Golden Wok. The rice is authentic and flavorful. The orange chicken and General Tso’s chicken are saucy with the perfect amount of spice, flavor, and veggies. The crab rangoons are crispy perfection and the egg rolls are crunchy and delicious. The portion size is enough to have leftovers and the food is so good that I don't ever want to order from any other Chinese food restaurant. Find your favorite dish and give it a try because you will not be disappointed.”

“A must stop for us in the mornings before a long day of shopping in Buffalo for us Canadian Gals. Their signature latte (caramel craze) is my go to! Their turkey sausage is actually really good and I love that they give that option! Always quick service. Always consistently tasting great!”

“I would drive a hundred miles for her.”

“This has become my go to lunch place. The bowls are VERY large considering the price. The ingredients are fresh and delicious. I can have my bowl created and be out the door often times in less than 5 minutes. The staff is very chill. I have been coming here 2 - 3 times a week now because it just makes sense!”

“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 😋”

“great customer service, sold me on the cherry pepper relish which made my sub better! thanks to the staff that served me on Aug 26th in the evening, you guys rocked it out when it got busy! I appreciate the lady who did the toppings for my sub, she's the one who sold me on the relish and rocked it out!”

“The nice blond lady was very friendly and the mozzarella sticks were very nice and the Coke was very nice and cold, very good. I will be back. It’s a great place for students to go and eat pizza and fun stuff.”