Restaurants in Tonawanda
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Best Restaurants
“first trip and it was good. friendly staff and a lot of choices. A great place to stop for some refreshment right off the bike trail!”
“Just left a glowing 5-star review based on JT's pizza. However, JT's wings and blue-cheese dipping sauce were so good, they compeled their own review. Our first Buffalo-destination in July 2025 was a "bar" known for their creation of Buffalo-wings. When we return in July 2026, JT's will be our first Buffalo-destination for wings. Large fully-cooked chicken wing drumettes and flats. The size required 4-5 adult mouth-fulls to get to the bare-bones. Scrumptious, tender, moist chicken meat inside a crispy outer covering, hand shaken in unique inspired sauces. Perfection defined for Buffalo-wings. JT's is a must for those who appreciate the best Buffalo-wing experience. Try them once, you will not find their equal in Buffalo ( or any other place ). LMAO! The JT's wings experience ruined our desire for wings anywhere else. Just saying, save your Buffalo-wing cravings for a visit to JT's.”
“Tried the Olympic Restaurant once. Our subsequent visits were explorations of a treasure trove! The Golden desert from the trifol on the table (could not find it on the menu) became our raison d'etre at the Olympic. We will open new explorations when we return next Summer.”
Restaurants by Cuisine
“My family and I went there for a birthday
Celebration.. The food was delicious!!
The butter chicken was the best I've ever had. 👍 The owners were very thoughtful when they found out that we were celebrating a birthday they gave us each rice pudding at the end of our meal.
For four of us to eat with two appetizers the bill was less than $100.
Vegetarian options: Someone in our party had lentils over rice. So good!!”
“I have eaten a lot of Chinese food in my life, and most of the time, it's pretty good! But THIS PLACE???? I will never be able to order from anywhere else ever again. It is THAT good. I downed the general tsos so fast my partner was afraid for my health. The lo mein was absolute perfection in both flavor and noodle consistency. The donuts? The fact that 5 of them is less than $5 makes me feel like a criminal because they are absolutely the best I've ever had. They could raise their prices to $100/noodle or donut or piece of chicken and I'd go absolutely broke still trying to eat here. It's worth it. AND THE PRICES ARE ALSO LOWER THAN MOST PLACES I'VE TRIED I don't know how they do it but I am obsessed.”
Restaurants with Delivery
“Food is great. Fun flavors, & combinations you can make with the protein + veggies + sauces. You get a lot for $11-13 (plus, always, high taxes in New York state). Server is knowledgeable, helpful, & gracious/polite. I really like this place (franchise?); there are a few locations in the WNY area.”
“Just left a glowing 5-star review based on JT's pizza. However, JT's wings and blue-cheese dipping sauce were so good, they compeled their own review. Our first Buffalo-destination in July 2025 was a "bar" known for their creation of Buffalo-wings. When we return in July 2026, JT's will be our first Buffalo-destination for wings. Large fully-cooked chicken wing drumettes and flats. The size required 4-5 adult mouth-fulls to get to the bare-bones. Scrumptious, tender, moist chicken meat inside a crispy outer covering, hand shaken in unique inspired sauces. Perfection defined for Buffalo-wings. JT's is a must for those who appreciate the best Buffalo-wing experience. Try them once, you will not find their equal in Buffalo ( or any other place ). LMAO! The JT's wings experience ruined our desire for wings anywhere else. Just saying, save your Buffalo-wing cravings for a visit to JT's.”
“Tried the Olympic Restaurant once. Our subsequent visits were explorations of a treasure trove! The Golden desert from the trifol on the table (could not find it on the menu) became our raison d'etre at the Olympic. We will open new explorations when we return next Summer.”
“My family and I went there for a birthday
Celebration.. The food was delicious!!
The butter chicken was the best I've ever had. 👍 The owners were very thoughtful when they found out that we were celebrating a birthday they gave us each rice pudding at the end of our meal.
For four of us to eat with two appetizers the bill was less than $100.
Vegetarian options: Someone in our party had lentils over rice. So good!!”
“I have eaten a lot of Chinese food in my life, and most of the time, it's pretty good! But THIS PLACE???? I will never be able to order from anywhere else ever again. It is THAT good. I downed the general tsos so fast my partner was afraid for my health. The lo mein was absolute perfection in both flavor and noodle consistency. The donuts? The fact that 5 of them is less than $5 makes me feel like a criminal because they are absolutely the best I've ever had. They could raise their prices to $100/noodle or donut or piece of chicken and I'd go absolutely broke still trying to eat here. It's worth it. AND THE PRICES ARE ALSO LOWER THAN MOST PLACES I'VE TRIED I don't know how they do it but I am obsessed.”
“Went there with a group of 11 for my sons birthday. Waitress was excellent and communicative with the whole table, and the staff overall was pleasant and present. Nevermind the fact the food was all excellent! Great variety and quick service. One of my faves in the area.”
“Usually hit Ted's up quiet a few times. Well today was the last. The new kiosks coupled with the not so personal staff has capped off me and my family never eating there again. Loved when you ordered with the cook, watched your hot grilled the way you like it (extra dark) to being able to have the employee place more or less of the condiments on your item. Today's order came out sub par cooked the way we like them. The poor girl has to keep turning around to look what condiments go on what item. I can tell you alot of people came back up with wrongly prepared item in the short time we were there. One size of fries which were too much for my girlfriend to finish. Might as well just go to McDonalds if you want a standard made item. All to save what, two employees salary? No personal touch any more. Well it looks like Tony's Bayview or Taffys from now on. 😔 😟 😊”
“Food was good. Fast. Only complaint was I had my family member pick up the food and they only him to get one blue cheese even though I ordered 2. This isn’t the first time this has happened. The last couple of times they did not even tell him to get the blue cheese that was ordered. There needs to be a better process for the cooler items during pick up. Maybe a sticker on the box telling what to get and how many?”
“Went there with a group of 11 for my sons birthday. Waitress was excellent and communicative with the whole table, and the staff overall was pleasant and present. Nevermind the fact the food was all excellent! Great variety and quick service. One of my faves in the area.”
“I ordered a meat lovers pizza and taco logs. As I was walking out I dropped the taco logs I walked back in to order more and the guy replaced them free of charge. They have fantastic food and customer”
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“This is my favorite place to eat in the area. I like the buffet because I want to eat and be on my way without waiting. The food is good and I have no complaint with service. I like shrimp and shellfish and there is a good selection of that as well as several choices for chicken.”
“Usually hit Ted's up quiet a few times. Well today was the last. The new kiosks coupled with the not so personal staff has capped off me and my family never eating there again. Loved when you ordered with the cook, watched your hot grilled the way you like it (extra dark) to being able to have the employee place more or less of the condiments on your item. Today's order came out sub par cooked the way we like them. The poor girl has to keep turning around to look what condiments go on what item. I can tell you alot of people came back up with wrongly prepared item in the short time we were there. One size of fries which were too much for my girlfriend to finish. Might as well just go to McDonalds if you want a standard made item. All to save what, two employees salary? No personal touch any more. Well it looks like Tony's Bayview or Taffys from now on. 😔 😟 😊”
“Food was good. Fast. Only complaint was I had my family member pick up the food and they only him to get one blue cheese even though I ordered 2. This isn’t the first time this has happened. The last couple of times they did not even tell him to get the blue cheese that was ordered. There needs to be a better process for the cooler items during pick up. Maybe a sticker on the box telling what to get and how many?”
24 Hour Restaurants
“First time after wanting to try it for years!! Had the Souvlaki dinner with salad and potatoes. Order tzaziki on the side. Yum!!! Will come back again. Italian dishes not as great but sizes almost family style!”
“Pasta was overcooked. Sauce was sour. Had to ask for grated cheese twice before we got it. Same with water. The restaurant and bar were very busy but no excuse for the disorganization we experienced. Probably won't go back as Buffalo has many Italian restaurants with better food, atmosphere and prices. We went at the high recommendation of friends and were very disappointed.”
Takeout Restaurants
“We had an amazing visit today on our way through. The cafe was adorable, the baked goods some of the best we have ever had, the owners were super sweet and our daughter absolutely loved the homemade watermelon lemonade. There were also coloring books and everything was super clean and cozy! 10/10 recommend!”
“Pasta was overcooked. Sauce was sour. Had to ask for grated cheese twice before we got it. Same with water. The restaurant and bar were very busy but no excuse for the disorganization we experienced. Probably won't go back as Buffalo has many Italian restaurants with better food, atmosphere and prices. We went at the high recommendation of friends and were very disappointed.”
“Famous for their Buffalo Style pizza; the pizza was oozing with cheese that overflowed on every slice we took from the box. They did not cheap put on the cheese at all when we ordered the classic. This location specifically was a little run-down, and the patio was closed. But the quality and popularity of their pizza makes up for it.”
“My sister ordered a cassata cake, cutout cookies and assorted Italian cookies for my baby shower. There was not 1 piece of cake left, or a single cookie by the end of the event. All of the guests raved at how delicious everything was. The cake and cookies were also so beautiful and classy. Everything was affordable and graciously delivered. This bakery is a true gem and from now on I will never order from anywhere else.”
“Koreana is one of the best spots around! The prices are affordable, the atmosphere is cozy, and every dish I’ve tried has been amazing. The Yangnyeom Chicken is a must-try, perfectly crispy, sweet, and spicy. Highly recommend this place if you’re craving Korean food!”
“I accidentally placed an order for pick-up using the Checkers app. I could not pick it up since my roommate was borrowing my car. I called this location explaining the situation and the employee I spoke with said he would deliver it directly to me since he was about to leave anyway. Love Love Love the excellent customer service!!”
“Great music, usually no cover. Typical bar food menu. Tables available but service only at the bar.
Parking: Free parking, but not a lot of spaces.
Wheelchair accessibility: Handicap parking spot in front. No steps or impediments to getting into the bar or men's room. No handicap stall in the men's room.”
“Famous for their Buffalo Style pizza; the pizza was oozing with cheese that overflowed on every slice we took from the box. They did not cheap put on the cheese at all when we ordered the classic. This location specifically was a little run-down, and the patio was closed. But the quality and popularity of their pizza makes up for it.”
“I go at least once a month sometimes twice a month for dinner. But tonight was my worst dinner there ! 8 oz. Sirloin dinner, and half way through my dinner I found an eye lash or black hair in the steak juice on my plate. Couldn’t finish my dinner at all.”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
“We stopped in for some pizza and subs after Niagara falls and it was absolutely delicious! It was definitely nice to get away from the falls to get some more reasonable prices! We had excellent service, kids said it was the best cheese pizza ever! We also had the chicken tender sub with blue cheese it was on point! It was easy to see why this place has been around since 1982! Family owned business with multiple locations in the area! We all need to be supporting these local small businesses that our family owned and operated! McKenzie family approved!!!”
“A family-owned specialty store and bakery with a great selection of teas, nuts, housewares, and other items mostly from Afghanistan. We bought a beautiful handcrafted teapot and immediately went home to eat their freshly baked bread with tea -- delicious! Highly recommend. Shop small, support local.”
“Pizza is very good, order online and ready for when U schedule a time. Food is hot and fresh.”
“Another delicious lunch with very friendly service. A little of everything on the menu. Tuesdays are 50 cent wing days.”
“Koreana is one of the best spots around! The prices are affordable, the atmosphere is cozy, and every dish I’ve tried has been amazing. The Yangnyeom Chicken is a must-try, perfectly crispy, sweet, and spicy. Highly recommend this place if you’re craving Korean food!”
Cheap Eats
“Highly recommend a visit or several to Nicky 2 Scoops, we head over quite frequently for delicious and affordable ice cream treats for the family. We love the atmosphere and that there is a bonus program for frequent flyers like us to earn some cash back towards future purchases. We also recently rented the space for our daughters birthday party, the owners let us customize the space to our liking and offered an affordable party space so the whole extended family could attend comfortably & enjoy the ice cream with us! We will definitely use the space again for future parties 🎉 The owners are super friendly and very accommodating! Love it!”
“i got a steak and cheese omelette with hashbrowns and toast, added a little hot sauce to it and it was perfect. such a cute family-friendly atmosphere and great service. if the nice man who served us sees this, my friend paige thinks you’re cute. her instagram is @paige.osche lol. totally recommend!!”
“I went to raintree yesterday for the first time and I will definitely be back to try the food! I just went for a few drinks with a friend and I have to say the bartender was so friendly and welcoming. We chatted for a bit and had a few laughs. The people that sat next to us ended up being very sociable and had some great conversations. Its nice to know you can walk into a place and be treated like you been a regular. Thank you and I will be back!”
“My lunch mates had no complaints about their food from any of their visits. They recommended pizza and paninis. I tried the Quatrro Formaggio Pizza, aka four cheese in English. It's was delicious. Their pizzas are all thin crust, so you'll either love that or not - dealer's choice. The offer half salads if you want to feel healthy while eating something else, or you can't make up your mind! The half salads are still big. Depending on how hungry you are, that could be your meal. The bread you get when you're first seated was good, too. They serve it with butter and ground green olives. That was new for me. They also have a dessert menu of various coffees and confections. They're in a case, so if you want to just sneak in for dessert as take away, you can. The wait staff was very friendly and accommodating.”
“This bar was started by my Great Grandfather, his picture may still be hanging in the back. I’ve been there twice in the past decade and was for/after the death of my Grandfather Kenneth Hartel Sr, and Kenneth Hartel Jr his son whom died only months later. I came in and was like a family I’ve never met. They took care of my family and I. I hope to take my daughter up there soon.”
“The food was very good and came out very hot (the way I like it!) I would def recommend trying anything on the menu esp if you never had a dip sum experience before. We had the crab dumplings, bbq pork bun, chicken fried rice, vege dumplings, pork dumplings. However the service was a bit lacking and there was no ice for drinks. We got there at 1pm and were probably finished eating at around 3pm. But it took forever to get someone to take our order and then no one ever checked on us or came to cash us out. We had to get up to the register and ask for our bill.”
“Pizza is one of the best around in this area. I love the sauce they use. Cheesy, saucey & a nice amount of pepperoni. The medium wings were good quality & just the right amount of spice. Creamy blue cheese & they give actual carrot sticks with the celery not those lousy baby carrots. Delivery is prompt & everything is always fresh. Very nice staff as well. Delivery guy was very nice too! We'll be ordering more often! Yum!”
“Great food and service definitely will go back . High recommend this little lunch stop”
“i got a steak and cheese omelette with hashbrowns and toast, added a little hot sauce to it and it was perfect. such a cute family-friendly atmosphere and great service. if the nice man who served us sees this, my friend paige thinks you’re cute. her instagram is @paige.osche lol. totally recommend!!”
“I accidentally placed an order for pick-up using the Checkers app. I could not pick it up since my roommate was borrowing my car. I called this location explaining the situation and the employee I spoke with said he would deliver it directly to me since he was about to leave anyway. Love Love Love the excellent customer service!!”
“Great music, usually no cover. Typical bar food menu. Tables available but service only at the bar.
Parking: Free parking, but not a lot of spaces.
Wheelchair accessibility: Handicap parking spot in front. No steps or impediments to getting into the bar or men's room. No handicap stall in the men's room.”
Latest Reviews
“This is my favorite place to eat in the area. I like the buffet because I want to eat and be on my way without waiting. The food is good and I have no complaint with service. I like shrimp and shellfish and there is a good selection of that as well as several choices for chicken.”
“I went to raintree yesterday for the first time and I will definitely be back to try the food! I just went for a few drinks with a friend and I have to say the bartender was so friendly and welcoming. We chatted for a bit and had a few laughs. The people that sat next to us ended up being very sociable and had some great conversations. Its nice to know you can walk into a place and be treated like you been a regular. Thank you and I will be back!”
“Tried the Olympic Restaurant once. Our subsequent visits were explorations of a treasure trove! The Golden desert from the trifol on the table (could not find it on the menu) became our raison d'etre at the Olympic. We will open new explorations when we return next Summer.”
“Pasta was overcooked. Sauce was sour. Had to ask for grated cheese twice before we got it. Same with water. The restaurant and bar were very busy but no excuse for the disorganization we experienced. Probably won't go back as Buffalo has many Italian restaurants with better food, atmosphere and prices. We went at the high recommendation of friends and were very disappointed.”
“Just left a glowing 5-star review based on JT's pizza. However, JT's wings and blue-cheese dipping sauce were so good, they compeled their own review. Our first Buffalo-destination in July 2025 was a "bar" known for their creation of Buffalo-wings. When we return in July 2026, JT's will be our first Buffalo-destination for wings. Large fully-cooked chicken wing drumettes and flats. The size required 4-5 adult mouth-fulls to get to the bare-bones. Scrumptious, tender, moist chicken meat inside a crispy outer covering, hand shaken in unique inspired sauces. Perfection defined for Buffalo-wings. JT's is a must for those who appreciate the best Buffalo-wing experience. Try them once, you will not find their equal in Buffalo ( or any other place ). LMAO! The JT's wings experience ruined our desire for wings anywhere else. Just saying, save your Buffalo-wing cravings for a visit to JT's.”
Most Popular Restaurants
“This is my favorite place to eat in the area. I like the buffet because I want to eat and be on my way without waiting. The food is good and I have no complaint with service. I like shrimp and shellfish and there is a good selection of that as well as several choices for chicken.”
“The food was very good and came out very hot (the way I like it!) I would def recommend trying anything on the menu esp if you never had a dip sum experience before. We had the crab dumplings, bbq pork bun, chicken fried rice, vege dumplings, pork dumplings. However the service was a bit lacking and there was no ice for drinks. We got there at 1pm and were probably finished eating at around 3pm. But it took forever to get someone to take our order and then no one ever checked on us or came to cash us out. We had to get up to the register and ask for our bill.”
“I was inside and was so undecided what to order ...manager helped me decide... I ordered online ...and even tagged location but yet my order went to MD ... manager helped me through app to get my refund... she was so great and nice to deal with.. I could have stayed and chatted all night... definitely manager material... keep smiling!! ..we will be back and thank you for not making me feel stupid with app”
“Food is great. Fun flavors, & combinations you can make with the protein + veggies + sauces. You get a lot for $11-13 (plus, always, high taxes in New York state). Server is knowledgeable, helpful, & gracious/polite. I really like this place (franchise?); there are a few locations in the WNY area.”