49 Best American Restaurants near Lake View

“Excellent fish fry. Great choice of sides. Small friendly restaurant and the service is great.“

“Excellent pasta dish and very generous portions!“

“Great food; reasonable prices; friendly staff“

“Oh my gosh, so we went out to dinner this evening after going to the movies. We went to Winfield Pub in South Buffalo. All I can say is WOW. My husband saw that it had a 4.7 star rating and we'd never been there. From start to finish it was a wonderful experience. They have several different beers to offer and even some seasonal ones. Their drink menu is extensive but not daunting and their drinks are super creative. For our starters we got the hop fries with a garlic parmesan aioli which regulars call "crack sauce" I can see why....it's SO good! My husband got the Snout and Stout which is their take on french onion soup but with a pork broth and milk stout added to it with pieces of pork in it. We both tried it and that too was truly delicious it was a great spin on a classic dish. For our entrees my husband got the ribeye and I got the bbq mac and cheese. My husband loved his ribeye it was cooked perfectly and the sides were amazing. My mac and cheese was probably one of the best mac and cheeses I've ever had. They added burnt pork ends and blue cheese to it and it adds such a depth of flavor and richness this comfort food feels so fancy. I enjoyed it thoroughly. For dessert we shared a piece of their Guinness cake. Again, it was rich and delicious the frosting wasn't overly sweet. We brought a little bit of everything home and are looking forward to eating the rest of it tomorrow. Our server was absolutely lovely and so kind and funny. The chef at this restaurant is so creative and thoughtful with every aspect of the experience right down to bringing us the bill in a Christmas Card. This place is 5 stars!“

“food was great, awesome atmosphere. but what stold the show was our server Jillian. it was my pleasure to have her as a server. you go girl!“

“I wish their hours were better and open longer“

“We made reservations and were seated immediately. Our Server was Lauren and very friendly. Our food was delicious and came pretty quickly. Everything was perfect and prices are decent. Definitely recommend dining here, we will be back!!“

“From beginning to end, everything was top notch. The waiter was very attentive, and the owner was very pleasant. The food was delicious. From the deviled eggs, calamari, chicken Milanese, and the scallops on tomato based risotto, everything was delicious! And to top it all off was two different kinds of cakes. Both were big and wonderful. We will definitely be going back!“

“At first I was hesitant because no parking and it’s kinda ran down on the inside.. but when I tell you the flavor of this food and cornbread.. Mac.. potato salad.. green beans.. OH MY GOSHHH .. Nikki’s is something different. Will be back- the flavor in the food speaks for itself!“

“Always a friendly environment!!“

“Great food and drinks. Friendly staff. Good location. wonderful spot to meet friends!“

“Great food and even better service! Our family loves Calas!“

“This place was my favorite restaurant in the 90’s and in 2024, it’s STILL a favorite! You can’t go wrong with any item you order. It’s all delicious!“

“love red top, love to stop and have a hot dog“

“We had Easter brunch today and it was fantastic! Both of my kids loved it! So friendly and nice! And super reasonable! Already looking forward to their normal brunch on the weekends!! And the 2nd floor is so pretty and airy ❤️“

“THE BEST Bleu cheese EVER!“

“Friendly staff…yummy food“

“very good roast beef sandwich and onion rings.😀“

“Food was excellent, staff is very friendly and helpful....great place to eat!!“

“All of the food I have had is delish!!“

“Just like the days when I was a kid. The family or management checks on you to make sure your experience is excellent. The food is amazing and the atmosphere is perfect.“

“I went here for the first time by myself probably around 3:30pm. I got sat down right away. The waitress check on me multiple times and was really nice. I got a bacon cheeseburger and it tasted like it’s homemade. I sat facing towards a window that you could see the lake out of. There’s a lounge side and a dinner side and I sat in the lounge side.“

“?????I have driven by Hoak's so many times but I have never stopped. I even thought that it would be expensive but it was very reasonable. The food was amazing. The view is gorgeous. Right on the lake. I have moved so I am about an hour and a half away from Hoak's. Anytime that I am in the Buffalo area. I am definitely going to eat at Hoak's. Really this place is perfect for anytime you want to eat. Rather it be a big meal or a snack. You really need to stop here and eat. ?????“

“Beautiful, beautiful diamond in the rough. So nice to have a high class restaurant close to home. Valentine's day specials were nice and a big hit! Lots of choices, and service was EXCELLENT! We even had a chat with the owner. Can't wait to go back.“

“Nice place … had the taco trio … delicious… prices reasonable“

“Just went for first time. Fantastic food. Fantastic, friendly server, hostess etc. clean, cozy & cute! we will be back!“

“Great Food! Great Service! Easy free parking! Friendly atmosphere. Relaxed dining!“

“Food and service was wonderful“

“Try : Logan Berry Wings!!“

“MY FRIEND AND I WENT HERE FOR DINNER AND A COUPLE DRINKS THE FOOD WAS EXCELLENT AND OUR WAITRESS BIANCA C. WAS FANTASTIC WILL DEFINETLY GO BACK !“

“The entire dining experience was incredible! We definitely found our new favorite restaurant!“

“respectful employees and the food is really good“

“excellent food, awsome bar tenders.“

“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.“

“The burgers are over the top delicious 🤤 will definitely be back!!“

“friendly atmosphere,,,, great staff!“

“A bit of a rocky start. Reservation was made for 6:30, but table was available at 7:00. No worries. Once we were seated, service was outstanding. The wine card is robust as well as the cocktail selection.
The entrees were delicious as were the deserts.“

“Try the Macedonian omelette! Sooo good!“

“Came across this on Doordash , had to take a double look the Prices are Great so , figured let's give it a shot.... Food was delicious , arrived hot. Had to order again , thought there was no way Again , food was AMAZING , you gotta trybthis place our 🔥 ☆☆☆☆☆ 🔥“

“Great food and fast service! The bartender was attentive and friendly. The filet was great!“

“These folks never disappoint! The food, the spirits and the staff all rock!“

“As 49ers fans on game day we were welcomed with open arms during a snow storm and enjoyed great food, decent music and a few games of pool among strangers that didn’t treat us like such. It was a nice break from the snow while waiting to go to the stadium. Thanks for the great advice on footwear too!“

“While we have always enjoyed our meals at The Mansard in the past, our last two visits have been uninspiring. Our most recent visit on 8/3 was average at best. The bartender had BOTH sliding glass doors (no screens) open in the bar area causing swarms of flies to circle us our ENTIRE meal, in the dining area. Although friendly, our waitress said there were no specials that evening, after I specifically asked what the specials were. I overheard other waitresses telling patrons what the specials were, so I knew there WERE specials. The musty smell of the stained drapery needs to be replaced ASAP, as the odor hits you as soon as you get to the front door. Please be better and ACT like the "fine" dining restaurant you want to be! Very disappointed...The food is the ONLY thing worth coming to The Mansard for...We miss Steve!!“

“Have had several different "Subs of the Month", and loved them all. Haven't tried their fish fry yet, but my son says they are great. Location just around the corner and down Abbott Road a bit. Try them....you'll love them.“

“Super good, and cool atmosphere.“

“it was all you can eat crab leg night, I am not a fish eater, but who had it was happy with meal. I had beef on weck,fries, beef was a little fatty for me. fries were just warm . waitress was rushed,understandably. would like to go back again, just not on that night.“

“Great restaurant-good food, good drinks, good vibe and good people!“

“Kick butt small town Tavern Taco Wednesday's absolutely amazing or maybe it's taco Tuesdays I'm not sure but they're spectacular! Bartenders we're friendly good place to sit down and have a cocktail and a quick bite“