50 Best American Restaurants near Lake View

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

“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!“

“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!“

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

“Always a friendly environment!!“

“been going here since 1966. I hope many more years.“

“Big Will’s Kitchen is hands down one of the best spots around. The food is always fresh, packed with flavor, and the portions are more than worth the price. I tried the sub and wings, and both were cooked perfectly. You can tell they take pride in every order. The staff is friendly, the service is quick, and the whole place has a welcoming vibe. If you’re looking for a spot that consistently delivers great food, Big Will’s Kitchen is definitely worth checking out. I’ll definitely be back!“

“I wish their hours were better and open longer“

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

“Consistently delicious, great service. Friendly staff, owner always greets tables. Great value.“

“THE BEST Bleu cheese EVER!“

“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!“

“I have not played a round of golf yet this year, but since the opening of Nora’s on 9 I have eaten here several times. I’ve enjoyed the Hotdog with chili sauce to the smash burger. Onion rings or fries or even the Tots. To this point the food has been spot on, and always served with a smile. Highly recommended“

“We had a great time for our daughter's birthday party. Tony and his daughter were so welcoming and helpful. Food was great! kids had a blast!“

“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!“

“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 ❤️“

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

“Sneakers is ready for Buffalo Football!. Great Food, Great Staff, Great Owner. Family owned since the 1980’s. Deep in the heart of Blasdell.“

“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.“

“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.“

“had steve"s pork sandwich back in the 70's it was the best. Had one today. Still the best!!!.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!!“

“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.“

“Hoak's is a very busy place, with good reason. You can expect to wait 30 to 45 minutes during busy times. The upside of arriving later is easier seating. The downside is they may run out of several items on the menu. The bar offers a variety of local Brewery beers. We enjoyed fish fry and Buffalo shrimp. The best part? A beautiful sunset.“

“Great place,loganberry wings are amazing!“

“Fantastic food and drinks! Michelle was our server and she was amazing, very friendly! Overall experience was excellent!! We will be back!!“

“Gary is an amazing man and takes pride in his food. This place holds a special place in my heart for many reasons. Thank you Gary for keeping this South Buffalo gem alive and unique!“

“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“

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

“This place is a hidden gem! Wife and I ate there today. Probably one of the best prime ribs I’ve had. Service was amazing as well! We will definitely be going back.“

“Friendly staff…yummy food“

“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.“

“Everything! Staff was kind! Food was amazing, the other restaurant guests were so nice and welcoming to a family with 4 adults, 5 kids ages ranging from 1-5! Definitely will go back!!“

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

“My wife and I were there after the Burger Fest and she was starving!!! Unfortunately they had just stopped serving food. I heard they sold over 350 burgers that day. So the owner overheard us talking about how hungry she was and decided to literally run down the street and get her a burger!!! Truly amazing man!!! And…. We had a great time with our friends celebrating a 50th birthday.“

“From the moment we walked in we knew this was going to be the place to be. From the beautiful bar and the super friendly and funny host, to our server Nicole B. and the perfect menu options- everything was amazing. Definitely recommend the Bone In Ribeye with ALL the extras! So worth the price! Cooks and kitchen staff absolutely know what they are good at and we loved it!“

“Had lunch there today. Food was great and service was excellent!“

“Enjoyed my stay there folks were real pleasant and then drinks were fine“

“Super good, and cool atmosphere.“

“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.“

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

“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!!“

“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“

“Came in for the first time a week ago. I’m a big fan of the small hometown atmosphere when it comes to bars and this place gives you that feeling.

Mariah the bartender was welcoming, friendly, and attentive. My glass was never dry and waiting. She always made sure I was taken care of all night. Will be back again for the atmosphere and great service!“

“very pricey and small portions..coworker got steak in the grass sandwich and sweet potato fries and with tax and takeout fee it was 24 dollars..souvlaki wrap and fries was 17 dollars..a super basic cold tuna sandwich with fries was 16 dollars..this place used to be great but has went downhill the past few years..they've lost my business“