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 Upscale Greek |
467 Elmwood Avenue (At Hodge Street) Buffalo, NY 14222-2011 United States +1 716 881 2196 |
This unassuming restaurant in Buffalo's Elmwood Strip, near Allentown, has gone from good and cheap to more upscale cuisine without losing any of its family ambience and cheerful service. Aside from the traditional souvlaki and other Greek delights like moussaka and spanakopita, the restaurant also serves Mediterranean and continental dishes. It was recently picked as one of the Buffalo News food critic's favorite restaurants for the freshness of its cuisine and elegance of the ambience. In the summer, there's an outdoor patio to enjoy. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Home of Buffalo Wings |
1047 Main Street (At North Street) Buffalo, NY 14209 United States +1 716 886 8920 http://www.anchorbar.com |
You've likely heard of Buffalo wings but few outside the city know that Frank and Teressa's Anchor Bar is where they originated in 1964 and where they still make some of the best. If wings aren't your thing, you can choose from made-to-order pub food. Minutes from the Buffalo Theater District, this casual, unpretentious bar features live jazz Friday and Saturday evenings. The walls are covered with awards and articles extolling the famous wings. See website for online sauce and souvenir shopping and more. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Meals for the theater crowd |
643 Main Street Near Chippewa Buffalo, NY 14203 United States +1 716 847 1512 http://www.bijougrille.com/ |
Run by the same family that operates the Tralfamadore Cafe and directly across from Shea's Performing Arts Center in Buffalo's Theater District, this restaurant attracts a wide variety of clients from business people to tourists, from the night lifers to folks who enjoy good theater. For groups of six to 60, there's the Bijou Club Level, two rooms that can only be reached by private elevator. Perfect for a corporate meeting or that after-opening-night celebration party. Rated as the best view in Buffalo. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Recognized Favorite |
1834 William Street (At Ogden Street) Buffalo, NY 14206 United States +1 716 896 8018 http://www.billyogdens.com |
Named after the intersection on which it sits, this tavern-cum-restaurant is one of the city's culinary landmarks. The menu is vast and parts of it change daily on the blackboard listing, depending on the chef's culinary whims. Specials include Chinese-style whole fried sea bass, James Beard pork tenderloin (USD16.95), and banana bread pudding with Gentleman Jack Daniel's sauce (USD7.50). The restaurant has twice been a finalist for National Pork Restaurant of the Year. A favorite for in-the-know locals, the restaurant is located close to downtown and the Walden Galleria Mall. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Upscale, Up North |
1340 Millersport Highway Buffalo, NY 14221 United States +1 716 689 6900 / +1 800 334 4040 (Toll Free) http://marriott.com/property/p... |
This hotel could be just right if your business takes you to Buffalo's north suburbs. Close to the State University of New York at Buffalo and right in the middle of the busy Amherst business district, this property has all the amenities to please the frequent traveler. And, once your work is done, grab your clubs and head to one of three major golf courses within three miles—Amherst Audubon, Glen Oak and Sheridan Park Golf Course. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Performing arts galore |
Downtown Main Street (From Chippewa to Tupper) Buffalo, NY 14202 United States +1 716 852 2356 (Buffalo Visitors Center) http://www.buffalotheatredistr... |
Stretching out for 20 blocks with Buffalo's downtown Main Street as the axis, this district boasts an exciting concentration of performing arts venues, nightclubs, restaurants and historic buildings. With venues such as Shea's Performing Arts Center, the Studio Arena Theatre, the Wilcox Mansion, the Hyatt Regency Buffalo, and Bobby Militello's Tralfamadore Cafe, it is little wonder the area attracts more than 1.2 million visitors each year. Guided tours of the area are offered, sponsored by The Preservation Coalition. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Charmingly relaxed |
957 Elmwood Avenue (At Bidwell Parkway) Buffalo, NY 14222 United States +1 716 884 4470 |
Located in the Elmwood area of Buffalo, this Italian coffee house has served as a refuge for locals and visitor on a cold winter's day. Its warmth is generated from the constantly brewing coffee and from the friendly atmosphere. This location also has an outdoor patio overlooking Bidwell Parkway, where patrons sip specialty iced coffees on a summer day. The cafe is also known for its home-baked pastries, pannini sandwiches, Italian soups and pizzas. The cafe has two other locations: 5229 Main, Williamsville, and at Sisters Hospital, 2157 Main. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Buffalo's night-time hot spot |
West Chippewa Street (Between Main Street and Elmwood Avenue) Buffalo, NY 14202 United States +1 716 852 0511 (Tourist Information) http://www.westchippewa.com/ |
What was recently a notorious red light zone in Buffalo's downtown has been transformed into one of the hottest night-time districts in the nation. Stretching west from Main Street on Chippewa all the way to Elmwood Avenue, the area features every type of bar and night club imaginable-from the live jazz of the Calumet Arts Club to the latin rhythms of La Luna. Just around the corner is the Theater District, featuring performing arts spaces such as Shea's, and the Irish Classical Theatre Company. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Attracts Theater Crowd |
5827 Broadway (at Bowen Road) Buffalo, NY 14086 United States +1 716 683 7767 http://www.desiderios.com/ |
If you're looking for the spot where the theater crowd hangs after a show, this is definitely it. Located on the border between Buffalo's Theater District and the Chippewa Club Zone, this bar-restaurant has an authentic theater feel. The place is packed, especially on weekends. There's a good dance floor and plenty of tunes to get you singing along. The food is mostly standard pub and bar fare with a dash of Italian thrown in. But people come here mostly for the ambience and good cheer. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Buffalo United States |
It is here that the 1929 Art Deco masterpiece, Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Best in Buffalo |
2 Fountain Plaza (At Hyatt Regency Hotel) Buffalo, NY 14202 United States +1 716 855 4870 http://www.ebgreens.com/ |
Open for dinner only, this restaurant offers steak in all its shapes, thicknesses and sizes (ranging between $25-$30). Or you can choose the Maine lobster, flown in daily. Located within the deluxe Hyatt Regency in downtown Buffalo and surrounded by the Theater and Financial districts, this upscale steakhouse caters to hotel guests and anyone looking for what has been rated as the best steak in the city. The service is both attentive and friendly, and there's great live jazz starting at 8p. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Waterfront View |
2192 Niagara Street (At Arthur Street) Buffalo, NY 14207 United States +1 716 874 5400 http://www.harrysharbour.com/ |
Located on the Niagara River and offering a spectacular view of Strawberry Island, this steak and seafood emporium features an upscale dining experience in a friendly and comfortable atmosphere. Dishes include the restaurant's specialty chowder of baby clams, scallops and fresh seafood, appetizers such as gratineed broiled escargot in garlic herb butter, and entrees of filet mignon, and seafood stew. Apart from a number of interconnected dining rooms, there are also several outdoor patios, a rooftop bar for summertime dining, and an atrium overlooking the marina. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Upscale Dining |
1340 Millersport Highway (at Flint Road) Buffalo, NY 14221 United States +1 716 689 6900 / +1 800 334 4040 http://marriott.com/hotels/tra... |
Located within the Buffalo Marriott Niagara hotel in the Amherst business district, this upscale restaurant presents award-winning cuisine under the watchful eyes of world-renowned chefs. Main-menu dishes include filet mignon with grilled portobello mushroom and grain mustard sauce, seared Atlantic salmon, and linguini with shrimp, roasted chicken, asparagus, scallions and mushrooms in white wine. Perfect for both the power luncheon and the leisurely after-shopping meal, the restaurant combines ambiance, good food, innovative cocktails and excellent service for a tantalizing dining experience. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Comfort & Convenience |
2 Fountain Plaza (at Huron Street) Buffalo, NY 14202 United States +1 716 856 1234 http://www.hyatt.com |
Straddling the downtown Buffalo Theater and Financial districts, this hotel underwent a $3 million renovation on everything from its ballroom to guestrooms. The Hyatt Regency is home to E.B. Green's Steakhouse, the Bakery, Genesee Sports Bar & Grill, and the Café Petit. Neighborhood attractions include the Studio Arena Theatre, and the Allentown Historic District. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Authentic Southern Indian |
1116 Elmwood Avenue (At Forest Avenue) Buffalo, NY 14222 United States +1 716 886 4000 http://www.tasteofindia.com |
Located on busy Elmwood Avenue in downtown Buffalo, this restaurant attracts business people and out-of-town visitors who've heard of the authentic South Indian cuisine being served here. Specialties include shrimp tandoori, boti kebab, marinated cubes of lamb barbecued in tandoori and khumb bhaji, mushrooms with green peppers and potatoes in a mild sauce. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Fine Irish & International Drama |
625 Main Street (at Court Street) Buffalo, NY 14203 United States +1 716 853 4282 (Tickets) / +1 716 853 1380 (Administration) http://www.irishclassicaltheat... |
Started by two acting brothers from Dublin after positive crowd reaction to their performance of Waiting For Godot, this company has outgrown several stages in a few short years—and is now comfortably ensconced in the state-of-the-art Andrews Theatre, in the Buffalo Theater District. The company has made it its task to present both classical Irish and international drama at a level that receives acclaim the world over. See website for schedules and more. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Convenient & Comfortable |
2040 Walden Avenue (at Exit 52E off I-90), Cheektowaga Buffalo, NY 14225 United States +1 716 681 2400 / +1 800 323 3311 (Toll free) http://www.millenniumhotels.co... |
Located an easy 15-minute drive to Buffalo's downtown and close to the Buffalo Niagara International Airport, this hotel offers comfortable rooms and convenience for the business traveler and the family on holiday. The rooms are functional, and Preferred Travelers have access to their own private lounge and complimentary breakfast, hors d'oeuvres and cocktails. Walden's, the on-site restaurant, specializes in top of the line beef grilled to perfection. Nearby attractions include the Walden Galleria Mall, the Buffalo Zoological Gardens, and the world-famous Niagara Falls. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Best pizza in Buffalo |
371 West Ferry Street (Near Parkdale Avenue) Buffalo, NY 14213 United States +1 716 881 3355 / +1 800 652 6682 (Toll Free) http://www.lanova.com/ |
Voted the best pizza, not just in Buffalo but in the entire country by Pizza & Pasta Magazine, this family-owned independent pizzeria has been serving specialty pizzas to Buffalonians since 1957. With in-house dining and delivery service, the parlor attracts locals and out-of-towners curious to taste what makes the pizza so good. Despite the fact they produce over 500 pizzas daily, everything is made from scratch. Regular and specialty pizzas include eggplant parmigiana and Italian garlic chicken. The menu also has 46 different types of subs, wings, calzones and tacos. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fine Food & Service |
1198 Hertel Avenue Buffalo, NY 14216 United States +1 716 873 4291 http://www.ristorantelombardo.... |
Located in the North Buffalo area and close to both the Buffalo Zoological Gardens and the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, this restaurant has been satisfying customers since 1975. The entrees include the Continental combination of Veal Francese and Scampi, Filet Mignon, New Zealand Rack of Lamb, and Pappardelle and Sea Scallops. The decor is Tuscan-style countryside and shows off the newly-expanded dining room perfectly. There's also a private courtyard for those warm summer days. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Historic Culinary Landmark |
5793 S Park Avenue Buffalo, NY 14075 United States +1 716 649 0450 http://www.romanellos.com |
This culinary landmark has been in existence for decades; it's cozy, romantic and charming without even trying. There's a laid-back, informal feel to the place, but the accent here is on good food and prompt service. The cuisine is progressive, with chefs offering tableside cooking of Italian-American delights. See website for menu and more. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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As Irish as They Come |
2250 Niagara Falls Blvd Buffalo, NY 14150 United States +1 716 743 9348 http://www.shannonpub.com |
This quintessential Irish bar is so authentic, you'll think you've walked into a Dublin pub. Loyal customers swear this pub is the best outside the mother country. The fare is Irish pub with a good mix of homegrown New York style. Items include hand-sliced roast beef on a kimmelweck roll, and the Gaelic steak, broiled, then sautéed in an Irish Whiskey cream sauce. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Award-Winning Indian Cuisine |
7740 Transit Road (Near Klein Road) Buffalo, NY 14221 United States +1 716 632 1112 / +1 877 632 1130 http://www.tandooris.com/ |
Rated among the top 20 in Western New York, this Williamsville restaurant, located near the Buffalo Niagara International Airport, offers traditional Indian cuisine for diners looking for something different. The restaurant, in business for more than a decade, has a range of vegetarian dishes and your choice of spicing from very hot to mild. Dinner mains include murg maharaja, roasted chicken breast in an onion, poppy seed, cashew and spice gravy and vegetarian offerings like aloo tikki, grilled patties of spiced mashed potatoes mixed with green peas. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Culinary Mega-Event |
Chippewa Street to Niagara Square Buffalo, NY 14203 United States http://www.tasteofbuffalo.com/ |
Starting as a local area food festival for downtown restaurants in 1984, this Buffalo Place-sponsored extravaganza has grown into the second largest culinary festival in the country. Over 500,000 are attracted to the downtown core to sample food from some 50 participating restaurants, offering 150 local delicacies from Buffalo wings to Polish sausage. The food samples go down even better with the sounds of music coming from four stages—from blues and country to rock. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Buffalo culinary institution |
186 Allen Street (Near Elmwood Avenue) Buffalo, NY 14201 United States +1 716 884 5128 http://www.allenstreet.com/towne/ |
Located just outside the Theater District, this restaurant is as close as anyone has come to a Buffalo culinary institution. For 30 years, the diner has served breakfast, lunch and dinner 23 hours a day, seven days a week; with one hour off for daily cleaning. It offers a great selection of American and Greek cuisine, including its famous chicken souvlaki. There are two other Towne Restaurants, one at 827 Military Rd, Kenmore (+1 716 871 1092), and one downtown at 120 Delaware (+1 716 852 9749). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Shopping Convenience & Comfort |
1 Walden Galleria Buffalo, NY 14225 United States +1 716 681 7600 http://www.waldengalleria.com |
Located close to the Buffalo Niagara International Airport and the Four Points Hotel Buffalo Airport, this state-of-the-art mall offers the shopping experience of a lifetime with more than 200 upscale stores, restaurants, specialty boutiques, a food court and 12-screen movie house. The mall prides itself on its customer service and attention to detail, especially when it comes to security. NOTE: As is the case with any shopping center (or nation state) that puts security first, civil liberties must sometimes be compromised. For instance, shoppers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian on Fridays and Saturdays from 4pm to closing. See website for complete list of retailers and mall policies. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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