50 Best American Restaurants near Lake View

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

“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!“

“Excellent pasta dish and very generous portions!“

“I wish their hours were better and open longer“

“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!“

“Great food; reasonable prices; friendly staff“

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

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

“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!!“

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

“THE BEST Bleu cheese EVER!“

“We had brunch yesterday. The food was delicious and our waitress Jenny was fantastic!!“

“Always a friendly environment!!“

“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!“

“Such a wonderful meal that we received as part of the Evening of Hope group! Thank you for all of the amazingly delicious food! My son was a huge fan of EVERYTHING but especially the pasta!!!!“

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

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

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

“We were in food heaven. I brought my father and brother here for my dad's early birthday dinner. They are from out of town. We had originally picked a different spot, but the wait was long, so we wound up here, and I'm sooooo happy about it. We had a little bit of everything. Our server was so accommodating with how she brought out our mass amounts of food. The cleanest fried food I've ever had. Fresh, full seafood. More seafood than batter. Very flavorful. I picked up a rib and it fell right off the bone. Best crab cake ive had since Maryland. Mostly meat, not filler. We are all happily eating lots of left overs. This is one of my new fav spots when I have visitors. The lake view and breeze as you walk out makes it even more wonderful. Five star food, five star service“

“Delicious food, great service! Definitely will be back to try other things“

“?????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. ?????“

“My husband and I were returning home to West Virginia from Niagara falls. We stopped there for lunch. My husband raved about the french dip roast beef. Great service great food. Thankyall“

“Try : Logan Berry Wings!!“

“It’s just a long time favorite, have to be there to appreciate the simplicity of the place. Great food, great staff, and a great atmosphere!“

“Food and service was wonderful“

“excellent food, awsome bar tenders.“

“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.“

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

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

“Went for a birthday lunch everything was great! Good sandwich, hot dog and onion rings, got delicious shakes on the way out Jeff came to the table to make sure everything was good. Highly recommend“

“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.“

“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 🔥 ☆☆☆☆☆ 🔥“

“Try the Macedonian omelette! Sooo good!“

“Charlie’s boat yard is a masterpiece on Buffalo‘s waterfront. It has everything you want. Outstanding food. Very friendly atmosphere, the staff is amazing and the views are impeccable. They’re upstairs room is available for parties. They do an incredible job.“

“Was here celebrating my God sister in Christ 70th birthday. So grateful to witness and hear all the wonderful stories about her childhood.

Vegetarian options: There weren't a lot of options for veggie eaters, but that could be because of the menu selected. That what I could eat was good.“

“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.“

“Hidden secret in Angola on the Lake NY!“

“The bartenders Sheri was amazing! Made everything so fun and made me the greatest Ham club sub around, normally don’t eat at little bars like this but she changed my mind about little pubs . She made the atmosphere so light and fun. First time there and it was so welcoming. Make sure you go in when she’s there . You won’t be disappointed.“

“I’m a beer connoisseur, so this place was right up my alley!! Husband and I celebrated our 12 year anniversary here! Busy, as to be expected on a Friday night. Great menu and large selection! Great options for their beer menu too!! All and all I recommend checking this place out!!“

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

“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.“

“What sets Cazmart apart from others is the quality, service, and value, making them exceptional, as where the staff efficiently prepared delicious subs while maintaining proper food prep precautions, provided excellent customer service, and offered great prices that ensure customer loyalty I definitely will be going back!“

“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!!“

“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“

“I always go here. These guys save the day for me. Desmond and Amy have made my morning multiple times after a long 12 hour shift on the road. It's nice to have a great place that isn't McDonalds to get some good food at odd hours!“