49 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“

“Great food; reasonable prices; friendly staff“

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

“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!“

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

“THE BEST Bleu cheese EVER!“

“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!“

“we do not have any employees anymore, it is just run by family now. food is reasonably priced, not expencive! i am the owners daughter maggie. the foods pretty good. we are super nice pepole. this is the side of the building the highschool art department did a nice mural. so you can't miss the building!“

“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 ❤️“

“Like a light at the end of a dark tunnel, Rodney’s came to the rescue! We initially went for lunch at a very new, trendy new spot on Lakeshore Road. After a 20 minute wait, we were seated. The place was so loud! No band. No loud music. Just loud everything else. People talking, dishes clanking and who knows what else, it was so loud. There’s no way you could carry on a conversation without shouting. So we left right away. Next we tried a popular seafood restaurant nearby and were treated like second-class citizens just by inquiring how long the wait was. Out of there. Rodney’s was almost across the street so we went there. Best idea ever! Our hostess was friendly. Our server was a hoot. Funny, helpful and got everything exactly right. The food was excellent too. A cozy, clean spot right by the lake. I recommend Rodney’s highly.“

“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!“

“Always a friendly environment!!“

“Hoak’s was such a cool place to visit right on Lake Erie. I had the chicken dinner and a bowl of their French onion soup. The soup was pretty good, a little too much pepper. The chicken was meh. Their blue cheese is homemade and very good. There aren’t really any healthy options at this restaurant. The service was pretty good. Sat right away and got our food right away. It was cool seeing all the photos on the walls of the history of the restaurant.“

“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.“

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

“Friendly staff…yummy food“

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

“Try : Logan Berry Wings!!“

“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“

“Western New York’s Hidden Gem. We love Lakeshore Cafe! Never have had bad meal. Service is great! Fish Fry is amazing!!! Oh don’t forget the French onion soup!!! Even the grilled cheese is amazing!!! Give them a try, you won’t regret it!“

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

“Love coming here because its close to where I live. We are regulars here and are always treated nicely. Anytime there is a problem with our food they fix it right away. We always go towards the end of the night so there is never a wait for us.“

“excellent food, awsome bar tenders.“

“Food and service was wonderful“

“respectful employees and the food is really good“

“Just moved back to town, was extremely excited to go there, but like most things, it just wasnt the same. Im not sure why they decided to add Mango to the Jerk Chicken Sandwich. It had that spicey flavor I was looking for, but the addition of the mango made it sloppy and changed the sandwich and the flavor I had missed. All 3 of us were disappointed in the addition of the mango. Our server was cold and didnt engage us at all. Once we got our food, we sat there for while in what was a pretty dead restaurant, and yet she couldnt be bothered to check on us. I was very surprised by there reduced hours.“

“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 🔥 ☆☆☆☆☆ 🔥“

“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.“

“Stopped in to get some food because the kids were hungry. I went in by myself first to make sure it was a family friendly place. The bartender was also the cook for the day and she assured me it was fine and seated us in the back. The food was fantastic and she was very efficient and friendly. The kids loved it and it was one of the best chicken sandwiches I've had in a long time“

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

“friendly atmosphere,,,, great staff!“

“Try the Macedonian omelette! Sooo good!“

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

“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.“

“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!“

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

“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!“

“Wow this place was extremely respectful and ready to serve anyone. We ordered and received our food in 20 min or less. Very tasty too.?

Vegetarian options: Excellent choice for just veggies. Yummy too.

Kid-friendliness: They have hight chairs for children. Excellent food for kids to.

Parking: Plenty of space to park.

Wheelchair accessibility: Very easy.“

“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“

“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.“