New American Restaurants near Grand Island, NY

“From out of town. Recommended to us by Island Shipping Center. Was spot on. Great food,service and atmosphere. Highly recommend.“

“My husband and I went Saturday for date night and the food and atmosphere did not disappoint! Our entrees were delicious and the service was excellent. We will be back!“

“The Village Inn is truly a hidden gem! Grand Island is so fortunate to have a place with such delicious food, excellent service & a warm family friendly atmosphere. Kudos to owner Mike Carr and his awesome staff! The Village Inn has been a favorite of mine for many years, and I always look forward to my next visit.“

“Played course since the 70's - weekend trips!!!!!“

“We stopped in on a Tuesday because we were shopping in the area and are so glad we did! The waitstaff was friendly and attentive, the ambiance was nice (maybe the music could be lowered), and the food was amazing! I had the duck two ways and it was gorgeous and perfectly cooked. He had the enormous pork chop, also cooked perfectly and juicy. Great cocktails and apps as well. Highly recommend.“

“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.“

“Best location! Top brunch place ever!“

“What a wonderful evening at Beacon Grille! The atmosphere, the cocktails, the staff and the food…. A 10!!!!“

“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.“

“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!“

“Delicious food, Enjoyed the turkey dinner for thanksgiving. Service was elegant, professional and classy. Food was tender, well cooked and delicious. So sad to hear they may be closing! Absolutely wonderful“

“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“

“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.“

“Best place in town. The food is fantastic and always consistent. Reasonably priced as well.“

“We move to this area a few months ago and drove by the country cottage many times and we finally decided to try the breakfast. It was outstanding! The wait time was very short even when it was busy. The waitresses were very good and the food is awesome! The country cottage is definitely our new go to for breakfast! We've enjoyed the breakfasts here many times and each time it's outstanding! Very highly recommend!!“

“Enjoyed an excellent dinner tonight at Savor. Food was delicious-there were four of us—two of us had the pork chop and the other two had the Swiss burger. Well prepared, juicy, tasty. Would have again. The $30 prix fixe dinner offers appetizer (we had the crab cake and the goat cheese and quinoa salad), main course and dessert (all excellent). Student/servers did a great job. Hats off to the chefs. Will return. Make sure to get a reservation.“

“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.“

“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.“

“The food was fantastic and we received excellent customer service! We were able to sample our drinks prior to selecting. The burgers were some of the best I’ve ever tasted.“

“Beef on weck was served with a bit of gravy, some fresh horseradish and a generous amount of tender, juicy beef. The side of fries was skin on and looked house-cut.

Service was great.

We came back to watch a game later that day.“

“On the phone Alex is especially great. He was very accommodating.“

“Went here for the first time just to have a few drinks and dinner .. The bartenders were very welcoming. The moment we came in we sat at the bar. Natalie was the first bartender to greet us . They have lots of menu items to choose from a large cocktail list large beer and wine list and the service was amazing. The bartenders were very attentive to us and Natalie took care of us most of the time that we were there and her service was just absolutely amazing. They made really good dirty gin martinis for me and I also tried an espresso martini and it was delicious. We got the Mediterranean flatbread. It was so good and a steak sandwich and fries. Everything was cooked to our liking and the drinks and food were amazing along with the service and conversation Definitely a 10 out of 10 and I can’t believe this was my first time going here. I wish I would’ve found this place a lot sooner. It will now be one of my favorites. I can’t wait to come back and try more things. Definitely a 10 out of 10.“

“Intimate vibe. lovely decor. food was delicious- loved the wonton starter, scallop fettuccine, and braised short ribs. Service was great! Will be returning!“

“I wouldn't recommend the Steak Quesadilla as it was extremely salty. However the chicken quesadilla was mighty delicious.“

“MILKIES 🥛 is my fav spot. Get milked“

“Amazing fish dinner! I wont eat a fish fry anywhere else. the staff is amazing and friendly 💜“

“Beautiful atmosphere, hand crafted cocktails, fresh seafood, amazing desserts and attentive servers. What more do you need to know. If you haven’t tried this place yet, what are you waiting for?“

“Students do an excellent job and will be fine additions to any establishment. Before going to the Sabres game, having lunch with the culinary students of ECC. Pear-gorganzola with crispy prosciutto, Osso Bucco veal shanks, limoncello Semifreddo and fresh bread with garlic butter and pesto. Sometimes I'm hesitant to tell you where the good stuff is, because you have to make reservations and I don't want it to get over crowed as it does sometimes 😆“

“Wings were great tasting and prices for food and beer are reasonable.“

“absolutely fantastic home style Polish & American dishes. I highly recommend the Polish Platter. 😋“

“It's the beginning of Official BBQ Season (Memorial Day, but actually BBQ is year-round, nowadays!) I have been to Mr. Bones-- it has fantastic food! Generous portions for reasonable prices! (Just sharing this as a Public Service, and because I want to---no compensation involved! Intended for those who LUV good BBQ! :-) )“

“We had our daughter‘s baby shower here this past weekend. They were amazing. Lauran was very intentive to all of our needs, and her staff was great. They took great care of us. My daughter and son-in-law were very pleased with where I chose to have their baby shower and everyone raved about how good the finger foods were. I will definitely plan another event here in the future.“

“Went there before a play for dinner at Shea's Buffalo. This place is on the Chippewa bar strip, so we were not expecting much. Walking inside, it looks like a typical party/cocktail bar, brick walls, long bar, and tables opposite the bar with plastic chairs and Formica tables, so you are sitting in the bar. At 5:30PM on restaurant week before a nearby playing of Hamilton, we were the only diner's there (and only 4 others at the bar). Now the good part.... one of the best meals I have had in a long time!!!!! Waitress/bartender was prompt, attentive and friendly. The special for restaurant week that we had was $35 for soup/salad (I had soup), Duck with asparagus, yams, sprouts and and pie for dessert. This meal was fabulous! Perfect portion and perfect flavor. The caramel/peanut butter pie was luscious! On top of all this, we were there during happy hour, so $3 a beer. I highly recommend trying this place to eat, just don't expect a cozy, intimate atmosphere. You won't be disappoints, and you won't be broke.“

“What wonderful place to relax and enjoy an evening out by the creek, on a beautiful summer evening. Food was delicious and Great service too!“

“Great vegan options- lovely spot.“

“My husband and my family come here all the time. It is always spot on and the service is always amazing! Was just there for breakfast today and it was so good and the waitress was so nice. Keep up the great work, you’re always busy for good reasons!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!“

“First time here and cannot wait to come back for lunch/dinner. Had brunch and between the portions, prices and taste of the food...highly recommend going in and giving them a try! Service was also great!!!!!“

“Have been going here forever. It’s been a while and still top notch! Warm, charming atmosphere, consistent, fantastic service. Great place for a date, we had a great night , thank you!“

“Bacchus…THANK YOU for a wonderful meal with great service. We thoroughly enjoyed our entrees of Lobster tortellini, shrimp puttanesca and pork chop. The octopus app was delicious too. Service was outstanding and the valet driver even remembered our car! Impressive! We’ve dined here many times and will continue to do so!“

“Cool buffalo relic of the past. Older crowd, cheap pricing and a small parking lot out back. Went in at 9pm on a Saturday and it was just two patrons and the bar was ready to close by 10. But they open at 8am. Super clean facility especially for how much history it has.“

“Got stranded at Christmas 2022. This hotel staff is absolutely amazing!! Very accommodating, super helpful. Other hotels are running out of food and these guys are making breakfast and a dinner for everyone. It’s truly an amazing crew. They are stranded with us and dealing with all the stress yet have a smile on their face!! A can not recommend this place enough, just because of the staff. Merry Christmas and thank you so very very much!!!“

“Came here for dinner with my parents and the atmosphere really stood out to us; our server Anna was great and made sure everything was perfect for us and the bartender Eamon was talkative and made us feel really welcome. We’ll definitely be back thanks again for a great time!“

“I wouldn't recommend the Steak Quesadilla as it was extremely salty. However the chicken quesadilla was mighty delicious.“

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Excellent experience at Allen St Hardware Cafe! The atmosphere was cozy, unique, and full of character, making it a perfect spot to relax and enjoy a meal or drink. The food and beverages were delicious and well-prepared, and everything came out fresh. The staff was friendly, welcoming, and attentive throughout the visit. A great local gem with amazing vibes—highly recommend!“

“Went to Betty’s today for a little brunch/lunch today! We had Brian as our server, he was super attentive, gave great recommendations, and kept our waters refilled (huge plus). The portions were perfect if not bigger than we could eat. We enjoyed the patio and being able to eat outside. Definitely will be back!“

“My husband and I went here on Thanksgiving Day 2025, OMG, When I tell you, Everything was Perfect, THE Greeting at the Door, They took our Coats, Seated us, The Waitress was Amazing, Food Was Fantastic, Scenery was Beautiful, I highly recommend this Place, Thank you 😊“

“great atmosphere and service“

“The service was quick and friendly. We stayed at the Wyndham hotel and had a quick delicious supper here.“

“Great vibe, food and service a regular family favorite every summer for years“

“Awesome restaurant and bar. The only thing that exceeded the food was the staff.“