Restaurants in Buffalo
Best Restaurants
Burmese • $$
“This is an amazing little gem hiding on Maple rd. My daughter and I were looking for a place to eat, something different from the everyday chains and decided to try Roma Thai & Burmese Cuisine. The Samosas are a pocket of perfect spice. I had the Roma Ginger-a healthy and perfect blend of vegatables and giner sauce. The service was excellent! We had a great dining experience and will definately be returning.”
Bar & Grill • $$
“Always an amazing experience at Vice. Service is always on point, the food is fresh and the cocktails are some of the best in Buffalo.”
Bar • $$
“Went there for st. Patrick’s day. Couldn’t be more pleased. We had a reservation and got seated immediately. Service was fast and friendly and the food was out of this world. I think I’d sell my soul for more sticky toffee pudding. If you want an idea of their service I watched a man straight up slap a glass of beer out of the waitresses hands (he was a hand talker and it was an accident) and into the wall. She was super kind about it and someone (a manger or owner) came over and immediately changed out everything and cleaned everything up while the server got a new beer. Everyone was kind and quick about it and had I not happened to catch it out of the corner of my eye. they were so discrete Idt I would have. As a table we tried the Sheppards fries, the corned beef and cabbage, corned beef sandwich and sticky toffee pudding and all were incredible. Definitely will be back!”
American • $$
“Great food and beautiful atmosphere! Been here many times and it's been a great experience every time!! Enjoyed Mothers day with my large family today and we had a wonderful brunch buffet! Great service all around!!!”
Italian • $$$
“Culinary Perfection in Buffalo Buffalo is truly privileged to have a dining establishment as exceptional as Lombardo’s. Much like the gridiron perfection we are witnessing from the Buffalo Bills, led by Josh Allen, Lombardo’s delivers a once-in-a-lifetime experience in the realm of fine dining. Everything about this restaurant exudes excellence—from the impeccably crafted dishes to the warm and inviting atmosphere, from the attentive service to the dedication of its ownership. Watching Tom Lombardo and his son Tommy work together this holiday season is a heartwarming sight that reflects the family values and passion behind this establishment. Simply put, Lombardo’s is a place you shouldn’t miss. It’s more than a meal—it’s an experience that defines culinary perfection.”
Restaurants by Cuisine
Bar & Grill • $$
“Just the coolest place with the coolest vibe and the coolest humans. That's all”
Asian Fusion • $$
“Have had some of the best food of my life here. Amazing people as well. Picture of a very reasonably priced lunch special. Burmese Noodles. It’s outrageous. Very clean with a beautiful dining area. Cannot recommend enough”
Italian • $$
“We always have a great experience here. The place is cozy and comfortable, everyone is welcoming and the food is excellent. Had New Year’s Eve dinner and the specials were amazing, especially the grouper dish. One of our go to places!”
Restaurants with Delivery
Diner • $
“Amazing food, service and atmosphere! 6+ stars. Highly recommend!!”
Chicken Shop • $
“We met the guy Greg at another restaurant told me Unc about the cooking spot finally visited today. We purchased the Haddock and Red velvet waffle. Place is cleaned and respectfully served. They even threw the Ted hot sauce, water, and other things to go. The time frame is good safe hours open and close. We will be back to show more support and will tell others.”
Italian • $$$
“Culinary Perfection in Buffalo Buffalo is truly privileged to have a dining establishment as exceptional as Lombardo’s. Much like the gridiron perfection we are witnessing from the Buffalo Bills, led by Josh Allen, Lombardo’s delivers a once-in-a-lifetime experience in the realm of fine dining. Everything about this restaurant exudes excellence—from the impeccably crafted dishes to the warm and inviting atmosphere, from the attentive service to the dedication of its ownership. Watching Tom Lombardo and his son Tommy work together this holiday season is a heartwarming sight that reflects the family values and passion behind this establishment. Simply put, Lombardo’s is a place you shouldn’t miss. It’s more than a meal—it’s an experience that defines culinary perfection.”
Bar • $$
“Went there for st. Patrick’s day. Couldn’t be more pleased. We had a reservation and got seated immediately. Service was fast and friendly and the food was out of this world. I think I’d sell my soul for more sticky toffee pudding. If you want an idea of their service I watched a man straight up slap a glass of beer out of the waitresses hands (he was a hand talker and it was an accident) and into the wall. She was super kind about it and someone (a manger or owner) came over and immediately changed out everything and cleaned everything up while the server got a new beer. Everyone was kind and quick about it and had I not happened to catch it out of the corner of my eye. they were so discrete Idt I would have. As a table we tried the Sheppards fries, the corned beef and cabbage, corned beef sandwich and sticky toffee pudding and all were incredible. Definitely will be back!”
Italian • $$
“We always have a great experience here. The place is cozy and comfortable, everyone is welcoming and the food is excellent. Had New Year’s Eve dinner and the specials were amazing, especially the grouper dish. One of our go to places!”
Caribbean • $$
“My husband and I had dinner here last weekend for our wedding anniversary. The atmosphere is fantastic. Warm chill vibe and everyone is so pleased to be there. Our waiter Johnathan was AMAZING! Attentive answered any and all questions and had us laughing the whole time! The young lady at the hostess stand was amazing as well. She never missed a step even as the people kept coming. Cora (oh I hope I spelled that right) was also an absolute delight! She was so sweet and friendly and just handled everything so gracefully. As someone who works in the industry I was just so over the moon with every thing that I experienced while in this restaurant. 10 out of 10 DEFINITELY RECOMMEND!!!”
Burmese • $$
“This is an amazing little gem hiding on Maple rd. My daughter and I were looking for a place to eat, something different from the everyday chains and decided to try Roma Thai & Burmese Cuisine. The Samosas are a pocket of perfect spice. I had the Roma Ginger-a healthy and perfect blend of vegatables and giner sauce. The service was excellent! We had a great dining experience and will definately be returning.”
Bar & Grill • $$
“Always an amazing experience at Vice. Service is always on point, the food is fresh and the cocktails are some of the best in Buffalo.”
Bakery • $
“DELICIOUS! Best croissants I’ve ever had🥰 So far this bakery is #1 even over the many popular NYC bakeries (as well as others) I’ve experienced. Well done Butter Block! A local treasure❤️”
Asian Fusion • $$
“Have had some of the best food of my life here. Amazing people as well. Picture of a very reasonably priced lunch special. Burmese Noodles. It’s outrageous. Very clean with a beautiful dining area. Cannot recommend enough”
Bar • $
“I love this place. food & service top notch. I wish I got the name of the server we had today... she was amazing. as I took my parents out for lunch today. 1st time for them... we all enjoyed very much thank you!”
Caribbean • $$
“My husband and I had dinner here last weekend for our wedding anniversary. The atmosphere is fantastic. Warm chill vibe and everyone is so pleased to be there. Our waiter Johnathan was AMAZING! Attentive answered any and all questions and had us laughing the whole time! The young lady at the hostess stand was amazing as well. She never missed a step even as the people kept coming. Cora (oh I hope I spelled that right) was also an absolute delight! She was so sweet and friendly and just handled everything so gracefully. As someone who works in the industry I was just so over the moon with every thing that I experienced while in this restaurant. 10 out of 10 DEFINITELY RECOMMEND!!!”
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American • $$$
“Best place in town. The food is fantastic and always consistent. Reasonably priced as well.”
French • $$$
“This has swiftly become one of my favorite places in Buffalo! The atmosphere is stunning, with intricate and incredibly unique wallpaper and sexy light fixtures at every turn; they've truly done justice to this beautiful and historic space. The food and extraordinary cocktails complement the environment perfectly. Though fine dining is their milieu, the Q burger is positively unmatched and may be the best burger I've ever eaten! For some added flair, they've always got a quality classic flick entertaining you in the background, and they even offer outdoor movie nights in the summer. Esmay is your expert behind the bar, and the owners, Rachel and Leacel, are amazing humans, all of which makes your experience that much more spectacular!”
American • $$
“First time dining at Bobby J’s and loved it!!! We will be going back!!”
Fine Dining • $$$$
“Everything was phenomenal from start to finish. We celebrated my husband graduating from college. The service was outstanding, the food was incredible, and the company made for a perfect night out. Every dish far exceeded our expectations in both quality and flavor. You can tell a lot of care goes into every part of the experience. We will definitely be returning and highly recommend this restaurant to others.”
Italian • $$$$
“It’s been two weeks since my visit and I’m still thinking about my experience.
Ariel our server was simply amazing. Attentive but not overbearing- she provided excellent wine recommendations and expertly filleted a fish table-side.
The food and wine was exquisite, and the atmosphere is perfect. Just enough artwork, finished washrooms, fine details with the menus and table settings.
Worth every penny.”
Vegan • $
“Soooooooo good! I wish I could take this restaurant home with me! I had the kale salad and loaded fries and Shawn had the meatloaf dinner. So flavorful, so filling and so incredibly tasty!!! Glad we gave it a go👏👏👏 Ordered buffalo wings to warm up later and I cannot wait!!! Awesome job!!!”
Brewery • $$
“A good place to hit on Wednesday wing night. Sauces are on point. Ask for extra crispy.
$1 per, .75 if you sign up for their club
And the favorite would be mango habanero...if anyone asks 😉”
Wine Bar • $$$
“Creative and innovative cocktails. The menu is carefully created by extremely talented chef’s The owners Tony, Jess and Ed are always ready to make your dining experience extra special”
New American • $$
“This place is special. The service is next to none !!outstanding!! The food is extraordinary to say the least!! Period!! The cocktails are unique and their nuances are more than refreshing. Jake Strawser the owner is the real deal and honestly a pleasure to call my friend. There are now two Ian’s that will not disappoint you. Ian the exemplary Chef and Ian the wonderful Barman!!! Make your reservations now. Trust me.”
Fine Dining • $$$$
“Went for dinner on Easter Sunday, Staff was great and atmosphere as always top shelf. My wife had filet it was perfect, I had rack of lamb, but it was not a rack but 2 rack bones with 3 inches of meat hanging off, I could not even cut the meat with a steak knife, had to send it back to be cut. beware when you order a rack $70”
Japanese • $
“The sushi is exceptional. Given the difficulty of finding high-quality options, we relied on online ratings and were pleased with the experience.
Although the exterior is unassuming, the interior is well-appointed. We observed a high volume of takeaway orders; while the establishment is better suited for casual dining than a romantic setting, the culinary quality is outstanding.”
Soul Food • $$
“I live in Rochester but ANYtime I go to Buffalo, it's a must to stop in The wings (and all the different sauces) are on point! My favorite sauce is the cajun honey barbecue. I've also had the haddock, shrimp and the salmon cheese steak is to die for!!! Do NOT sleep on this gem. P.S. the cook also caters!!!”
Brewery • $$
“A good place to hit on Wednesday wing night. Sauces are on point. Ask for extra crispy.
$1 per, .75 if you sign up for their club
And the favorite would be mango habanero...if anyone asks 😉”
Fine Dining • $$$$
“Went for dinner on Easter Sunday, Staff was great and atmosphere as always top shelf. My wife had filet it was perfect, I had rack of lamb, but it was not a rack but 2 rack bones with 3 inches of meat hanging off, I could not even cut the meat with a steak knife, had to send it back to be cut. beware when you order a rack $70”
24 Hour Restaurants
Cafe • $
“Friendly. Some time they forgot to add. I went to the Niagara street near downtown. She acted like bossy and didn’t returned my extra amount of swapping the wrong item.”
Cafe • $$
“This is a review of the Golisano Children's Hospital location in the ER in Buffalo only. It was amazing. The food was typical Panera food- nothing spectacular, but the service was bar none. Every single person that waited on me throughout our very long day in the ER was so kind, helpful, and made a stressful day less stressful.”
Coffee & Tea • $
“This was the Tim's inside Buffalo General Hospital. Quick, helpful , friendly and the best service. Tea was very hot... the way I like it. Very, very busy with hospital staff and visitors but the wait was never long and I went almost every day for 3 weeks.”
Burgers • $
“Burger King's Burger seems tasty but I cannot recommend for other foods. Do I have a little experience about them. I sometimes rush into them as a DoorDasher and Uber eats Rider. If I have to recommend or rank I must give them three star.”
Burgers • $
“Employees are professional and friendly, they double check your order before handing it to you and will kindly start a new batch of fries fresh for you without complaint.”
Fast Food • $
“I’ve been visiting this Tim Hortons for about a year now. So far I’ve had little to no difficulty with them. The workers are quick, nice, and very friendly. Their food is always perfect and I never find myself complaining. I always see and hear the staff working hard to get in orders, even if they’re short on staff and there’s a lot of orders, they still manage to get everything done right. Sometimes some customers loiter outside the building which makes me feel bad for the workers. I’ve seen many complaints happen because food may have been cold, but if you go up to them and ask for them to heat it up, they do it with no complaints. The employees and atmosphere of this Tim Hortons is very accommodating.”
Fast Food • $
“Great prompt service 2/16/2026 11pm, only issue is the fountain sodas tastes horrible which is due to not cleaning regularly the fountain nossels. The longer they aren't cleaned the more bitter the sodas tastes. I'll swing by again in a week to see if this was done by ordering a soda. If I get the same bitter taste I'll have to go up the line. But I'm sure y'all will take care of this issue. I'm a retired RGM & had ours done every 24 hours. What a difference it makes :)”
Fast Food • $
“There's is a young lady here by the name of precious who works the drive through window in the mornings. She gives exceptional customer service. She went above and beyond to make sure my husband and I were fully satisfied with our order. We ordered 2 small caramel frappes and 2 egg and cheese steak on a bagel sandwiches that came out perfectly. This young lady deserves to be promoted to manager if she hasn't yet. I will definitely be returning to this establishment because of her.”
Fast Food • $
“they need new employees ones that can actually read and fill the order properly”
Fast Food • $
“We Doordash once a week and although convenient, it is super frustrating that we never receive any condiments that we request. It may seem trivial, but what's the point of a chicken McNugget order with absolutely no sauce? Literally every order that I have placed in the past 2 months has had no condiments. Still order because it's what my 5 year old wants for her treat once a week, but come on McDonald's. Nuggets = sauce”
Pizza • $$
“Had the best dinner out in a very long time. Sea Bass special. Not sure I would have ordered it if the dish was written out. Too many things added in that I ultimately didn't know what they were. Not a big pesto fan and the dish came in a bath of creamy green with an odd looking chutney of sorts on top. The green was a fantastic pesto tinged super flavorful sauce and the topping was a grand mix of sweet, savory and nut crunch, a fantastic meal.”
Fine Dining • $$$$
“Everything was phenomenal from start to finish. We celebrated my husband graduating from college. The service was outstanding, the food was incredible, and the company made for a perfect night out. Every dish far exceeded our expectations in both quality and flavor. You can tell a lot of care goes into every part of the experience. We will definitely be returning and highly recommend this restaurant to others.”
Takeout Restaurants
Bar & Grill • $$
“Just the coolest place with the coolest vibe and the coolest humans. That's all”
American • $
“Place is amazing. Food is always great. Great specials. Portions are always big and the price is reasonable. Staff is just so darn nice as well! I go every week basically!”
Chicken • $
“Everything was great and cheaper cost than a chicken sandwich combo elsewhere. Fresh chicken made to order, not frozen. Great sauces and fries too! Staff was friendly and helpful! Highly recommend!”
Soul Food • $$
“I live in Rochester but ANYtime I go to Buffalo, it's a must to stop in The wings (and all the different sauces) are on point! My favorite sauce is the cajun honey barbecue. I've also had the haddock, shrimp and the salmon cheese steak is to die for!!! Do NOT sleep on this gem. P.S. the cook also caters!!!”
Bistros • $
“Great experience overall! Been trying to get by and try this pizzeria for a while, live in NF and trek to Buffalo weekly. Was completely with the stop! Friendly, quaint, and pizza was excellent! Love the Detroit style as ingredients were fresh and pizza baked to perfection for us honestly. Will definitely return!”
Pizza • $$
“Had the best dinner out in a very long time. Sea Bass special. Not sure I would have ordered it if the dish was written out. Too many things added in that I ultimately didn't know what they were. Not a big pesto fan and the dish came in a bath of creamy green with an odd looking chutney of sorts on top. The green was a fantastic pesto tinged super flavorful sauce and the topping was a grand mix of sweet, savory and nut crunch, a fantastic meal.”
Dessert • $
“10 out of 10 for me🩷 Everything was fresh! I loved everything that I had very much! Had three desserts and of course some boba 🧋 ☺️ I’m from Texas and this was such a fun experience 🫶🏼🌻🥰”
Mexican • $
“I went to lunch with my 12 and 6 year old boys. Fresh and delicious chips and salsa. I got the lunch portion Chimichanga and the boys got ground beef tacos. Everything was absolutely delicious and very fresh. The guacamole that topped the salad with my meal was excellent (wish I would have ordered a side of guac - next time for sure). My picky boys cleaned their plates and we shared a slice of tres leches after - OMG the best cake I've ever eaten!! Highly recommended.”
Pizza • $
“shout out to your Kenmore location! Super fast delivery today very kind delivery man made my night when he thanked me for leaving him a tip. Tips have become such standard practice for everything it was nice to get a thank you!And as always great food at reasonable prices!”
Italian • $$
“Recommended by a local. This place was very large. Very delicious food and friendly staff. We enjoyed looking at the photos on the walls. Bonus was the napkin bib 😊”
Dessert • $$
“I highly recommend this shop to anyone looking to celebrate an occasion with treats! Mallory and her team always knock it out of the park with their creativity, and their quality is consistent especially for working with fruit.”
Dessert • $$
“Crumbl makes some of the best cookies around. They’re fresh, creative, and consistently delicious, with new flavors every week that make each visit fun. The only drawback is the price. The cookies are excellent, but they are far too pricy. I’d visit more often if they were a little more affordable.”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
Juice • $
“Best juice wave bar ever in Buffalo NY, all the girls that work here are the best super friendly with the customers, fast service and great atmosphere. The shakes here are the best there is in Buffalo NY definitely recommend to everyone in Buffalo NY.”
Italian • $$$
“The food was The bomb, the drinks was the bomb, the waitress was the bomb !!”
Italian • $$
“Recommended by a local. This place was very large. Very delicious food and friendly staff. We enjoyed looking at the photos on the walls. Bonus was the napkin bib 😊”
Cocktail Bar • $
“I stopped in to Hartman's while I was visiting Buffalo for the weekend. The brunch was amazing! Now that I'm back home I'm wishing we had a brunch restaurant like that in my town!”
Coffee Shops • $
“Maple Latte with cinnamon is literally the best coffee I’ve ever had!! Love this place ☕️”
Bakery • $
“I stopped in yesterday for the 1st time and man oh man is this place a little gem. I was unsure of what to get so the gentleman who was there gave me a piece of the baklava to try...IT WAS ABSOLUTLEY DELICIOUS. I ended up buying a couple pieces of each flavor (cashew, almond, pistachio and traditional). Don't even get me started on the honey cake with pistachios...DROOLSSSS. I will most certainly be back to give the shawarma a try after having such a good experience with the fresh yummy desserts. I am not sure if the guy working that day is the owner or not, but he was very friendly and sweet. I cannot say enough good things about this place!”
Middle Eastern • $
“Everything is delicious! Shawarma, fluffy falafel, creamy hummus, salads - all amazing. And the nicest, most welcoming staff.”
Asian • $$
“First time here tonight and OmG was so good. The service was great and amazing food. We will definitely be back next time we are in new York!”
Bar • $
“We traveled up to Buffalo and the falls for vacation so we decided to check this place out and do a little cool video for our TikTok place was amazing such a nice vibe great bartenders and those pickles smack ! If you love gothic places check this out ! Even the bathroom is decorated”
Italian • $$
“Service was excellent (thank you David) Food and excellent, the bartenders were excellent. 10 out of 10”
Italian • $$
“We were recommended to stop in on our way to Niagara Falls and the food did not disappoint! It was delicious!”
Pizza • $$
“Amazing food and a fun friendly atmosphere! the co owner came out to greet us and we thought that was SO cool! highly recommended!!”
French • $$$
“This has swiftly become one of my favorite places in Buffalo! The atmosphere is stunning, with intricate and incredibly unique wallpaper and sexy light fixtures at every turn; they've truly done justice to this beautiful and historic space. The food and extraordinary cocktails complement the environment perfectly. Though fine dining is their milieu, the Q burger is positively unmatched and may be the best burger I've ever eaten! For some added flair, they've always got a quality classic flick entertaining you in the background, and they even offer outdoor movie nights in the summer. Esmay is your expert behind the bar, and the owners, Rachel and Leacel, are amazing humans, all of which makes your experience that much more spectacular!”
Asian • $$
“First time here tonight and OmG was so good. The service was great and amazing food. We will definitely be back next time we are in new York!”
American • $$
“First time dining at Bobby J’s and loved it!!! We will be going back!!”
Fine Dining
Steak House • $$$$
“we had the stuffed peppers 11/10 cob salad 10/10 i had the hen 10/10 my mother had the salmon i did not try it but the skin was soggy & not crispy. i did not like the banana foster at all . our server & staff attention was welcoming but not overbearing. very nice.”
Latin American • $$$$
“The only restaurant in Buffalo with a tasting menu worth that name. Since we discovered it just after the pandemic, we have been there close to a dozen times. It never disappointed!”
Pizza • $$
“Amazing food and a fun friendly atmosphere! the co owner came out to greet us and we thought that was SO cool! highly recommended!!”
Italian • $$$$
“It’s been two weeks since my visit and I’m still thinking about my experience.
Ariel our server was simply amazing. Attentive but not overbearing- she provided excellent wine recommendations and expertly filleted a fish table-side.
The food and wine was exquisite, and the atmosphere is perfect. Just enough artwork, finished washrooms, fine details with the menus and table settings.
Worth every penny.”
Fondue • $$$
“Went here for the first time and omg the food and the waitress we had were amazing definitely going to come back and I definitely left full and happy 😊”
Cheap Eats
Brewery • $
“My family and I wanted to try it out because they offered gluten free. It was fantastic! My family said they wouldn’t have been able to tell the difference between the regular pizza and gluten free pizza. It was a thick crust Detroit style pizza!”
Ice Cream Shop • $
“Awesome Non-dairy vanilla soft serve, we had Arctic Swirls and they were terrific! Will definitely be returning to try the Dole Whip!”
Tacos • $
“I had a vegetable quesadilla today and it was excellent. Fresh, hot, crispy and great flavor- not greasy. Great choice for lunch in downtown Buffalo!”
Colombian • $
“La bandeja paisa es buena cantidad para una persona y buen sabor me encanto sobre todo el servicio muy amables Prueben el jugo de lulo riquisimo”
Deli • $
“My favorite lunch spot of all time. Their salads are fresh, soups are delicious, and the service is spectacular!!!! I would recommend this place to anyone and everyone :)”
Coffee Shops • $
“Great spot with a great selection! Luv the breakfast options and the coffee too!”
Cocktail Bar • $
“We're from Indiana and It was great stopping in to see our cousin who owns Mint. It was such a great time catching up and seeing what a great place she has put together. Wonderful food and perfect atmosphere. I would love to bring my acoustic duo from here and play for an evening in Buffalo sometime. This would be our kind of place!”
Burgers • $
“OH MY GOODNESS!!!! AMAZING FOOD, SERVICE, ATMOSPHERE, AND LOCATION!!!! I live in the north towns, but I will definitely head down here again in the future. Highly recommend the lemon pepper wings, Jedi Melt, Gold Mine chicken sandwich, and Banana pepper rings. Enjoy!”
Asian Fusion • $$
“Exceptional, authentic, clean, fresh, & tasty! Umami! We loved our experience and both had the avocado salad, and hibachi dinner with salmon and filet mignon that was not shellacked in sugar sauce but cooked so well. We also had the green tea 🍵 which had a lovely, rich smoky flavor. We can’t wait to come back!”
Indian • $$
“Fabulous food! Very nice owner! Everything was delicious, from the appetizers to the main menus and cocktails. Definitely recommend!”
American • $$$
“Best place in town. The food is fantastic and always consistent. Reasonably priced as well.”
Japanese • $$
“Outstanding variety of well prepared quality foods. Would recommend”
Pizza • $$
“Popped in for their one year anniversary where they were offering up dollar slices and I got the New York style and it was solid. Definitely looking forward to visiting again to check out some of their cocktails. I really like their business model and that they are a tip-less establishment because of their practices in paying their employees which is cool.”
Indian • $$
“Our favorite Indian food in Buffalo, hands down. We love it here. The owners and staff are amazing, and always treat our little two year old daughter so well. And the food is incredible. Everything on the menu!”
Bar • $$
“Attended the K-pop kids dance party, amazing time, atmosphere was very kid friendly, amazing staff. The kids had a blast! Highly recommend and will be back!”
Brewpubs • $$
“Great service! Bella was such a great host attentive, wonderful hospitality and gave us great seats! Emily delivered wonderful service and made our time spectacular!”
Italian • $$
“What a great restaurant!! The food was phenomenal! I had my birthday dinner at Bella Ciao and I was very impressed. The Lobster Mafalde was loaded with lobster and so delicious. The Rice Balls were out of this world. The Peanut Butter pie was the best I ever had. Also, Casey, the Manager was so accommodating and personable. She just couldn't do enough for us. I just can't wait to go back!! (I am still thinking about the Three Cheese Garlic Bread) The BEST!”
Dessert • $$
“We made a quick trip to Buffalo, NY and wanted to find some local hot spots, this was definitely a 10/10 recommend. Their restaurant vibe is very chill and they have so many dessert combination options. We had their bubble waffle Biscoff Lotus and the bubble waffle Smore's Adventure. They were so good and made the restaurant smell amazing as they made the waffles!”
Mediterranean • $$$
“Food was very good. My only comment is we had dinner late. The restaurant is very dark. It was difficult to read the menu. Then when the food was delivered the only way to experience the true beauty and presentation of the plates was to shine a light on the table.”
Whiskey Bar • $$
“Love the atmosphere/vibe of this place! As a huge whiskey fan this place is a new favorite!! My husband had the burger and i had the steak which was awesome and the fried pickles were delicious too.”
Wine Bar • $$$
“Creative and innovative cocktails. The menu is carefully created by extremely talented chef’s The owners Tony, Jess and Ed are always ready to make your dining experience extra special”
Italian • $$$
“The food was The bomb, the drinks was the bomb, the waitress was the bomb !!”
Hamburger • $$
“Just got home from taking our son out for his birthday. Family of 5 and every one of us got a delicious meal with friendly service. Thanks for helping make our son's 26th a good one!”
New American • $$
“This place is special. The service is next to none !!outstanding!! The food is extraordinary to say the least!! Period!! The cocktails are unique and their nuances are more than refreshing. Jake Strawser the owner is the real deal and honestly a pleasure to call my friend. There are now two Ian’s that will not disappoint you. Ian the exemplary Chef and Ian the wonderful Barman!!! Make your reservations now. Trust me.”
New American • $$$
“What a wonderful evening at Beacon Grille! The atmosphere, the cocktails, the staff and the food…. A 10!!!!”
Polish • $$
“ordered a Polish platter and some pierogies. Absolutely loved it! 10/10 so good!!!”
Chicken Wings • $$
“40 sause...nuf said...great atmosphere and a great staff”
Brewpubs • $$
“Great food, bartenders were awesome. The beers were fresh and there were plenty to choose from. One thing it does need is another TV at the other side of the bar. This would help when there are any home games on, you can watch it from either side of the bar.”
Dessert • $$
“White Rabbit is an awesome place to have a special dessert with family or on a date. They have an awesome variety of traditional and sensational options. Recently went to the Henrietta, NY location and Brandon was an awesome host that took care of my family. We sat in the front corner booth which was perfect for the kids. Loved our desserts and we will definitely be back.”
American • $$
“This is such a cool, new and chill restaurant and bar. I really enjoying old fashions, and I know how difficult it is to make one and always make it the same. The bartenders have such great skills and training that I couldn’t even tell which ones made them, as they each tasted the same and amazing.”
Pubs • $$
“Essex is one of those places where you could go every night and still bump into different people. I mean it has its regulars and you’ll see a lot of familiar faces, but it has a kind of charm about it that only a place like Essex can have. It’s where those of us who miss the Pink and Brick bar go when we wanna same misfits we all know and love. I met one of my best friends here. The drinks are always good and the bartenders are always on it. A the food is surprisingly good!”
American • $$
“Every time I’ve eaten at the Phoenix 269 the food was incredible- the service is perfect. I love the atmosphere and the patio. It’s a cozy, family run business that makes you feel like your eating with family! I had the shrimp dish / it was delicious. The ice cream pie was unbelievably good! I’ll be back.”
American • $$
“We just enjoyed a wonderful Breakfast with Santa at The Tewksbury Lodge for the third year in a row. Everything was amazing! The food, the service and the atmosphere were all top notch. Our granddaughters, 5 & 3 yrs old were so excited. Santa greeted all the kids as he entered, and then was so sweet and kind to the all the kids as they were called up, by table, to visit with him at his special chair. Each child received a bag of goodies. You could feel the magic in the air and on the smiles of the kids, parents and grandparents. The Tewksbury Lodge has this breakfast down to a science, systematic and efficient while not rushing at all. Thank you for a wonderful Christmas experience! We'll definitely be back next year! Merry Christmas!”
American • $$
“Food was delicious, every plate punching with flavor. Cheese fries, miso bbq wings and bulgolgi cheese steak. Hugo spritz was well balanced. Danielle showed great hospitality!”
Italian • $$
“Service was excellent (thank you David) Food and excellent, the bartenders were excellent. 10 out of 10”
Pakistani • $$
“Love the people almost as much as the food. Great comfortable atmosphere and just an overall great experience every time I eat here.”
Steak House • $$$$
“we had the stuffed peppers 11/10 cob salad 10/10 i had the hen 10/10 my mother had the salmon i did not try it but the skin was soggy & not crispy. i did not like the banana foster at all . our server & staff attention was welcoming but not overbearing. very nice.”
Irish • $$
“Great Food! Great Service! Easy free parking! Friendly atmosphere. Relaxed dining!”
Seafood • $$
“The location is Excellent, the view of the water harbor is gorgeous, the waiter was extremely friendly, and the food was delicious. I got the Shrimp PO ' Boy and the Sandwich was huge”
Italian • $$
“The food was incredible. Our service was impeccable! Highly recommend this lovely place that offers fresh & unique food pairings that completely satisfy!”
Bar & Grill • $$
“I alway enjoy whatever cocktail I get from Ballyhoo, and my last visit there was no different. One of the best bars in town in my opinion with very reasonably priced drinks and excellent customer service. Not a very large bar space, but definitely worth checking out. They do serve a limited food menu as well, but I have not tried any yet.”
Brewery • $$
“I finally got to explore more of Buffalo on a family trip and seek out the best brewery. I may have found it here.
Not in the best or easiest part of town but there are a few other shops right there, including a beer garden around the corner. Small parking lot a few steps away.
The menu is big, but the focus is on beefy IPAs, Sours (smoothie especially), and Stouts. I would’ve liked to get a lager but I’m not complaining because everything I had was so tasty. I sampled 10 beers total (including what I took home) and nothing was below excellent. Some were borderline elite level beers.
I absolutely will be back next time I’m visiting my family”
Cafe • $$
“It so fun doing Rocky Horror at the Screening Room! Plus all the other different events the venue hosts makes it a go to destination!”
New American • $$
“Fantastic food, the califlower with green goddess was amazing and we adored the gnocchi dinner and cod entree special with toasted olives! Helpful and attentive staff with cozy intimate vibes made this the perfect place to relax with upscale entrees made for royalty. We'll be back!”
Italian • $$
“We were recommended to stop in on our way to Niagara Falls and the food did not disappoint! It was delicious!”
Barbecue • $$
“I recently coordinated a wedding where the couple hired Fat Bob's to cater their event. Ashley, the catering coordinator, was easy to communicate with and managed the food and guests flawlessly. The food was amazing and I can't wait to recommend Fat Bob's to my other clients!”
Bar & Grill • $$
“New management has really elevated the environment and the quality of the food as well. I got the special the mama drew which was chicken cutlet with some vodka sauce on an Italian bread, and the only thing I’d change would be to provide extra sauce on the side and maybe a softer bread. But overall very good!!!”
Barbecue • $$
“I have to say you should be embarrassed at what you're serving at the fair. It was horrible! I was truly disappointed. We had 4 different menu items and NOT one was enjoyable. Its a shame you price gouged and the quality was beyond poor.”
American • $$
“Great food ! Came out fast and was hot and fresh. Definitely would recommend The Place if you are looking for a good meal at a reasonable price.”
Vietnamese • $$
“Wednesday is 1/2 off Vegetarian Pho!!! SOOO YUMMM!!! 😋🍜🙌🏼”
American • $$
“What a great atmosphere! The food & drinks were absolutely amazing 🤩 Thank you!”
Pizza • $$
“Went there for the first time and all of us had the fish fry dinner. It was all perfectly cooked and tasted amazing. We will definitely be back another time to try the pizza and wings.”
Pubs • $$
“The Bic has great food ! I take irish dancing lessons with the rince na tiarna adults and love it! I get great exercise, listen to fun music and dance with friends.”
Bar & Grill • $$
“LOVE this place and certainly a destination location and very welcome addition to the Parkside neighborhood. Everything about this restaurant is to be admired… including 2 wonderful owners.”
Indian • $$
“So delicious!!! We enjoyed every single thing we ordered. Highly recommended!”
Pasta • $$
“Great products and knowledgeable staff!👍”
Bar • $$
“Perfect for late night tapas and wine with the girls. Friendly bartenders. Delicious olive oil cake!”
Cafe • $$
“Love their pickles so much! Always getting them added at places that offer them. The pickled red onions are to die for!”
Pizza • $$
“I accidentally purchased a gift card here thinking it was a different Brick Oven location (my mistake!). When I called, they were so gracious and told me returning it wouldn’t be an issue. We decided to give it a try instead and wow, we’re so glad we did. The food was absolutely delicious and the service was outstanding. Everyone was friendly and attentive. It’s not local to us, but we’re in the area often and will absolutely be back. So happy we discovered this place!”
Bar & Grill • $$
“Went here for the first time last night and was pleasantly surprised. Gumbo was fantastic. Chicken fingers were crispy and delicious, best I've ever had. Will definitely visit again.”
Pubs • $$
“Kristen our server was great! I ordered the Hertle the chicken was perfect Smokey grilled with out hot spices. Curly fries on point! Well seasoned without burning my mouth!”
Greek • $$
“Great time out for a brunch with a party of 7. They were accommodating and sat us as quickly as they could. Food was amazing. Server was very pleasant and patient. Not my first time there, not going to be my last!”
Cajun • $$
“We went to Shango’s for my daughter’s birthday. We were not disappointed, the food was delicious. It’ a small restaurant, so you need reservations. This is definitely a five star restaurant. I would go back again in a heartbeat.”
Barbecue • $$
“Stopped in tonight since we has a sweet deals certificate we have been wanting to use ! First off super friendly staff , I felt like I had known them forever ! We took our food home as we both had a long week and everything was amazing ! Can’t wait to come back and try some other items !”
Bar & Grill • $$
“Lunch twice a week and never had a bad dish. Best damn steak sandwich is a must!!! Oh, by the way Kim is the best...hands down.”
Food Trucks • $$
“Our party of 4 went on Saturday about 7 pm. We each ordered something different, and everything was delicious. Our server, 'D', was great. One big drawback...there is no bar! Even a nice glass of wine or a cold beer would have gone very well with the meal, the ambiance, and the wonderful live music.”
Cocktail Bar • $$$
“Intimate vibe. lovely decor. food was delicious- loved the wonton starter, scallop fettuccine, and braised short ribs. Service was great! Will be returning!”
Bar • $$
“Nice tribute to celebrating Jordan and Michael’s life’s 💙💙. Thank you I am Jordan’s cousin . The amazing love and support from the community.”
Dessert • $$
“My favorite are the puddings! It is very hard to find cakes that look & taste amazing this is it. I love to get an array of her desserts for entertaining bc they are unique.”
Italian • $$
“We recently closed the space for several hours for a private party. Everyone was more than accommodating and all of our guests raved about the food, service and atmosphere!!! We could not have been happier with all of the above!”
Bar & Grill • $$
“Visited for the first time with my mom on 1/31/26. Friendly, hard working host sat us within 10 minutes. We ordered a drink at the bar and chatted with the bartender, he was fluent in the menu and preparations. Our server was equally informative, she was very busy, only wished we had a bit more attention but, it was a busy Saturday. We ordered the Meatloaf Tower and the Shrimp and Scallop dinners. Both were very good, served with warm bread, salad and side. Meatloaf was a bit dense but good, Shrimp and Scallops were cooked to perfection in a garlicky butter and the vegetables with that dish were outstanding.”
Chicken Wings • $$
“Definitely recommend. The food is always good, and my bartender most of the time is Amy. She’s a big reason I keep coming back — great service, great conversation, and she always helps break up the stress of work and life (like me trying to buy a new car and the pains of learning new accounting duties). Between her and the food, it’s always a great experience. I come mostly for the deals on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday.”
Latest Reviews
Fine Dining • $$$$
“Went for dinner on Easter Sunday, Staff was great and atmosphere as always top shelf. My wife had filet it was perfect, I had rack of lamb, but it was not a rack but 2 rack bones with 3 inches of meat hanging off, I could not even cut the meat with a steak knife, had to send it back to be cut. beware when you order a rack $70”
Vegetarian • $
“Good People-You need to check out Amy's Place. Had a little snafu with my last lentilberry sandwich. I withdraw that review. Amy's was going through some changes at that time. Amy's Place is fully redeemed. The full Lentilberry Sandwich is back and better than ever!! Lentilberries cooked perfectly. It needs no meat. Perfect meal by itself. Chocolate Crossiant was melt in your mouth delicious with a perfectly crisp outer shell. Many vegan options on the menu. Hours on a Saturday are 8am-8:30pm. Unsure of other days. Can call ahead. Number listed is 716-832-6666. The restaurant has a bohemian vibe that takes you back to better days. Staff have excellent people and listening skills. Music in a connecting space including jazz, and punk. They even have a yoga class. Back to being "All in" on this one! Good People-check them out. Enjoy!!!”
Seafood • $$
“The location is Excellent, the view of the water harbor is gorgeous, the waiter was extremely friendly, and the food was delicious. I got the Shrimp PO ' Boy and the Sandwich was huge”
Restaurant • $$
“Nice place … had the taco trio … delicious… prices reasonable”
Bar & Grill • $
“A step below a dive bar, but I didn't go for the ambience. The beef on weck was outstanding. So much so that I went back again the following week. One member of our party felt the same way about the wings. I may never get to try them because it's like going to Grover's and ordering anything other than a cheeseburger. They are so damn good, you can't pass it up. Of course next time I guess I can get the beef on weck and the wings. Both servers were first rate, attentive, personable and professional. And don't get me started with the beer prices or they might decide to raise them..”
Italian • $
“was introduced to Santasiero's years ago my my cousin Michael C. -a gem all around- all the food was fantastic but my favorite during the winter months was the Santanesca- i can smell the garlic from here- cant wait for the reopening- i always thought the public phone for the pickup orders was great”
Restaurant • $
“With a lack of Soul Food restaurants in Buffalo, this one is a rare jewel. Great Fried fish, sweet potatoes and Mac just like mom's. I'll be back.”
Restaurant • $$
“Our party of 4 went on Saturday about 7 pm. We each ordered something different, and everything was delicious. Our server, 'D', was great. One big drawback...there is no bar! Even a nice glass of wine or a cold beer would have gone very well with the meal, the ambiance, and the wonderful live music.”
Restaurant • $
“We met the guy Greg at another restaurant told me Unc about the cooking spot finally visited today. We purchased the Haddock and Red velvet waffle. Place is cleaned and respectfully served. They even threw the Ted hot sauce, water, and other things to go. The time frame is good safe hours open and close. We will be back to show more support and will tell others.”
Bar & Grill • $
“Had fun, great staff, and wings will keep me coming back often. Lots of TVs and definitely filled with of people there cheering on the Bills.”
Restaurant • $$$
“What a wonderful evening at Beacon Grille! The atmosphere, the cocktails, the staff and the food…. A 10!!!!”
Bistros • $
“Great experience overall! Been trying to get by and try this pizzeria for a while, live in NF and trek to Buffalo weekly. Was completely with the stop! Friendly, quaint, and pizza was excellent! Love the Detroit style as ingredients were fresh and pizza baked to perfection for us honestly. Will definitely return!”
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Bar & Grill • $$
“Delicious food, friendly staff, clean restaurant and restroom. We have travelled far to eat at your restaurant and it was all worth it ❤️”
German • $$
“Solid 4. Food always seems to come out worth different temperatures. Overall food is good, typical German fare but mellowed to the American palate I feel. Often have live music and the beer is fantastic.”
Chinese • $$
“I came here with my boyfriend a couple days ago and we had a great time!! Our server Aryanna was so nice and helpful the whole time. Everything tasted delicious. Definitely recommend”
Steak House • $$$
“We had a wonderful server who was training someone. She was attentive and pleasant all night. She made sure to send over gauchos(?) who had the meats we were looking for. All of her food and drink recommendations were on point. And they made sure to write happy birthday on my husband's dessert plate. Overall, it was a great experience that we thoroughly enjoyed. Can't wait to Come back!”
Steak House • $$
“Jason from Birmingham was a wonderful server. He was very courteous and quick to help. It was a pleasure to meet him. Jason, I hope you see this and know what a great experience you gave us. I hope NY treats you well. John 10:10. John 3:16.”
“Justine is absolutely amazing at her job at Dave & Buster’s! She is friendly, helpful, attentive, and always makes sure customers feel welcomed and taken care of. She has a great attitude and goes above and beyond to make sure everyone has a positive experience. You can tell she genuinely cares about doing a great job and making customers happy. Dave & Buster’s is lucky to have someone like Justine on their team!”
European • $$$
“Went to brunch today with my 8 month old daughter and mother and the staff was more than accommodating. Gloria,Gracie and Glory were all beyond helpful and kind. They were full of smiles and had positive attitudes the whole time. I am actively nursing and they offered a banker room for me to pump so I can do it comfortably. The restaurant was clean,neat and the food was also delicious. 10 out of 10 recommend and will be coming back!”
American • $
“There is a very bad smell of wet old soggy carpet throughout the restaurant, there is tons of woodfloors that need Murphys oil soap on them to clean them well!!!! The food was amazing and of course the service was wonderful beyond that we had a wonderful time”
Chicken Shop • $
“We met the guy Greg at another restaurant told me Unc about the cooking spot finally visited today. We purchased the Haddock and Red velvet waffle. Place is cleaned and respectfully served. They even threw the Ted hot sauce, water, and other things to go. The time frame is good safe hours open and close. We will be back to show more support and will tell others.”
Diner • $
“Service was great and when our food came out, we were pleasantly surprised with the portion size. Would recommend the double cheeseburger, slamburger or the bourbon chicken. Staff was friendly and especially the manager, Lucas.”
American • $$
“Great food. Philly was so flavorful and super hearty. Cool atmosphere with original fireplace, Indian sculptures. Just feels good! Negatives: generic beer and wine menu. No local options. Why? Also the 'host' who sat us was just rude/surly. No reason for that??”
Bar & Grill • $$
“Our family had Easter Brunch at Jack Rabbit and we were all very impressed, the service was excellent! Everything was served in a timely manner (even with it being very busy) our food was hot and delicious! We all had different entrees from Eggs Benedict, Steak & Eggs, Turkey Benedict, Pancakes and we all agreed that the Breakfast Pizza was the BEST we have ever had oh and don’t forget the Tater Tots! Look forward to going back! Katie 👍👍🌟”
Mexican • $
“Cashier was very friendly, dining room looked like a dirty mess as always. Food was great. Would have gave it 5 stars for food but chips were stale and there were 2 pieces of romaine in my guac.”
Chicken • $
“Everything was great and cheaper cost than a chicken sandwich combo elsewhere. Fresh chicken made to order, not frozen. Great sauces and fries too! Staff was friendly and helpful! Highly recommend!”
New Restaurants
Asian Fusion • $$
“Exceptional, authentic, clean, fresh, & tasty! Umami! We loved our experience and both had the avocado salad, and hibachi dinner with salmon and filet mignon that was not shellacked in sugar sauce but cooked so well. We also had the green tea 🍵 which had a lovely, rich smoky flavor. We can’t wait to come back!”
Turkish • $
“This was the only restaurant I could find that had döner kebabs and I wasn't disappointed. I was excited they had both chicken and lamb döners. The chicken was my favorite when I lived in Germany. The guy who served us was very friendly. I'll have to go back for the falafel and lahmacun.”
Thai • $
“Small but charming spot in the historic Allentown neighborhood of Buffalo. Quiet as one would expect on a Monday night, but friendly and helpful staff.
I had a green curry (level 3 spice) with noodles which was without hyperbole the best I have ever had! My wife tried the Burmese flat noodles which were likewise delicious, especially with the tamarind sauce. The house-made cucumber water was such a nice touch!
Overall an excellent experience and we will return when we are in town and looking for Thai or Vietnamese!”
Hamburger
“I have nothing but great things to say about Smash That. There were customers from Florida who ordered before us and they raving how great the food was. I got to see for myself, I ordered the Smash burger with bacon and a side of fries. Not only was the service hospitable and welcoming BUT the food was great and portions are huge too. The beef patties were very well seasoned, has crisp edges, and the lettuce, tomato, onion and alioli sauce hit perfectly! This is the best burger spot in Buffalo, no contest! Shout-out to the staff here, especially for it being halal too!!”
Bakery • $
“I came for the matcha on tap and was not disappointed. As a tea drinker there are not many places to find a good matcha. I purchased the iced pistachio matcha and it was amazing. Their summer bun with homemade plum jam was also very tasty. If you are a vegan, there are plenty of options. I will definitely be coming back at least once a week. The staff was very personable.”
Middle Eastern • $
“Came here for the first time last night (a Sunday evening) on a whim. After just one visit, I think I have found a new go-to spot. Was looking for a quick, satisfying meal, and that’s exactly what I got. Staff was super kind and welcoming. The quality of the food was exceptional. I got the beef kebab wrap. It was smaller than expected, but it was insanely flavorful, and the wrap itself was so perfectly crisp. My partner got the chicken Philly sub. I ended up stealing half of it from him because it was so good! (and because my wrap was a little smaller than expected 🤫). The sub roll was, again, perfectly crisp while still maintaining softness. Everything was so fresh and flavorful, and the temperature of the food was absolutely perfect. Can’t wait to return!”
Cocktail Bar • $
“Hand crafted cocktails, great atmosphere, and even better people.”
Fast Food • $
“Me and a few of my co-workers ordered the chicken sandwich’s with the truffle fries… bro the sandwiches and fries are absolutely BANGIN!!!! We are definitely ordering again in the near future!!!”
Dessert
“The Dubai strawberry cup is genuinely the most delectable thing to ever graze my tongue I’m not even joking. Super clean, and Moe was an absolute delight!”
American • $$
“Food was delicious, every plate punching with flavor. Cheese fries, miso bbq wings and bulgolgi cheese steak. Hugo spritz was well balanced. Danielle showed great hospitality!”
Bakery • $
“Super cute, welcoming environment with delicious treats! I love that you get a Buffalo shortbread when you order a drink. All the staff we’ve encountered have been awesome but a special shout out to Katie for her kindness and patience!”
Halal • $
“Family owned restaurant featuring middle Eastern food. The owner came out and visited with us while our food was being prepared. Very good food and nice staff. One warning - the pricing in the menu has not been updated. Also, ask for cash pricing if paying by cash instead of a card.”
Coffee Shops • $
“We love this place because the coffee is good and the staff and owners are kind and accommodating. It's a comfortable atmosphere too, full of light and things to look at. This place is a true gem on Buffalo's burgeoning Niagara Street. Adding to this review, in mid September 2026, I hosted a birthday coffee bar party. We had a blast, and Jen the owner was great to work with.”
Cocktail Bar • $
“Equal parts karaoke not to miss. The bartender was excellent, she has chops. Shout out Fletcher, control the vox next time! Thank you Equal Parts for the spirit of the 80s👍🌈 and Jacob for being hospitable and giving us the buffa-lo-down.”
“The brisket is amazing - the best in Buffalo!”