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 Unassuming But Excellent |
3234 Main Street (At Sutton Lane) Buffalo, NY 14214 United States +1 716 832 6666 |
Close to the University at Buffalo's South Campus, this restaurant caters to the student population and area business people. Reputed to have the best omelets in town, the restaurant also hits the spot with its traditional Lebanese dishes and various veggie burgers. Dishes include such Lebanese specialties as kibbeh (ground lamb, cracked wheat, and pine nuts), and swarma (beef marinated in wine). Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served daily by an efficient and friendly staff. The Sunday morning brunch is a food-lovers feast. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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City's best view |
643 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14203 United States +1 716 847 1512 http://www.bijougrille.com/ |
Part of the dining empire run by the Militello family, which includes the Bijou Grille and the Tralfamadore Cafe, this Theater District restaurant offers not only privacy but also one of the best views in the city. The restaurant, located above the Bijou Grille, consists of two rooms, which can only be reached by private elevator. Main dishes run from Cappellini De Angello—sauteed shrimp on cappellini pasta topped with a tomato basil marinara to Cajun grilled pork loin. 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 |
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Local pizza joint |
1545 Hertel Avenue (At Parkside Avenue) Buffalo, NY 14216 United States +1 716 836 5411 http://www.bobandjohns.com/ |
The decor is not exactly upscale and the dress code is very informal, but the food in this North Buffalo restaurant is outstanding. Basically, it's a pizzeria with pasta (all you can eat for USD1.99 on Monday and Tuesday nights), wings, subs and other munchies that will force you to loosen your belt a notch or two. It is an affordable blue-jeans joint—no pretensions—a great place to bring the kids. Nearby attractions include Delaware Park, the Buffalo Zoological Gardens and the Anderson Gallery. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Go south of the border |
153 Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, NY 14201 United States +1 716 884 3866 http://www.cozumelgrill.com/ |
A restaurant by day and a meeting place after dark, this Elmwood Avenue hot spot offers some of the best Mexican food in the city, combined with great microbrews, margaritas and music. It's the kind of atmosphere where everyone chills out and has a good time. Mexican cuisine is offered including Drunken Chicken, sautéed in tequila, bell peppers, onions, sausage and mushrooms, and Mexicali Shrimp, sautéed in white wine with roasted garlic and jalapeno chilies, over red rice. A south-of-the-border look gives this restaurant-bar warmth. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Barbecuing in Style |
41 Virginia Place (at Allen Street) Buffalo, NY 14202 United States +1 716 887 2971 http://www.fatbobssmokehouse.com |
Using custom built Texas smokers, this restaurant in the heart of Allentown boasts the most succulent barbecued meats in the city. Run by restaurateur par excellence, Bob Mollot, the sports bar features pork, beef and poultry slow-cooked over low heat to produce that tell-tale red ring around the meat that spells "barbecue." It is a laid-back kind of place with pool tables, dartboards, and three TVs showing your favorite games. A daily Happy Hour gets folks in the mood and the weekend live entertainment keeps them that way. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Trendy & Eclectic |
62 Allen Street (at Franklin Street) Buffalo, NY 14202 United States +1 716 883 4166 http://fiddleheads.us/ |
It didn't take long after opening in 1995 for this Allentown restaurant to become a fine-dining mainstay. Run by husband and wife Robert Curreri and Paula Danilowicz, he in the dining room and she in the kitchen, the place has earned a four-star rating from Buffalo News, as well as raves from all who have eaten there. One of the secrets is the ever-changing menu, making it possible to eat there many times without savoring the same dish. Another is the care taken with the ingredients. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Wine cellar deluxe |
1010 Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, NY 14222-1202 United States +1 716 886 1010 |
In existence since 1971, this restaurant-wine cellar has long been considered one of Buffalo's finest places to eat—be it for a romantic evening or a power luncheon with a valued client. Located on the Elmwood Strip, close to Delaware Park and the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, the restaurant is a warm and friendly spot with a management that goes out of its way to keep customers satisfied. An eclectic main menu includes a variety of dishes such as filet mignon, veal Florentine, and chicken marsala. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Barbecue at its best |
2186 George Urban Boulevard (At Patrick Lane) Buffalo, NY 14043 United States +1 716 685 6599 http://kentuckygregs.com/ |
If you don't mind going a little out of your way, this hot spot east of Buffalo has the best barbecue in Western New York. Be it pulled pork, chicken, ribs, or sausage, it just doesn't get any better than the slow, wood-smoked delights Greg offers. The dinner menu includes the chicken-n-rib combo platter, Southern fried catfish, and a smoked Polish sausage plate. Add a good beer or a bottle of wine and you'll see why so many make the trip to this neck of the woods. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Award-Winning Dining |
330 Campbell Boulevard (At Dodge Road) Buffalo, NY 14068 United States +1 716 688 0404 http://www.lebrosrestaurant.co... |
This restaurant has long been considered one of the best Italian restaurants in the Greater Buffalo Area. Among the house specialties are spaghetti carbonara, homemade rigatoni, chicken marsala and a Friday-only calamari dinner. Located in Getzville, close to SUNY at Buffalo North Campus, as well as the Buffalo Marriott Niagara Hotel, it claims local families and business people who go out of their way to dine here as tried and true customers. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Trendy West Side bistro |
511 Rhode Island Street (Off Richmond Avenue) Buffalo, NY 14213 United States +1 716 882 3509 http://www.leftbankrestaurant.... |
First things first, this West Side restaurant doesn't overlook the Seine River—it is not even near water. Nonetheless, this American bistro is quickly becoming one of Buffalo's most popular restaurants thanks to brisk word-of-mouth advertising from happy customers. It is dimly lit, a small candle and bud vase with a fresh flower adorning each table. Bold fabric drapes the windows and the walls are cloaked in artwork. Sample entrees include carrot fettuccine tossed with shrimp, crabmeat and vegetables; and 14oz pork loin, covered with a bacon balsamic sauce. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Dive Into Good Food |
33 Virginia Place (Between Virginia and Allen Streets) Buffalo, NY 14202 United States +1 716 882 2989 |
This is one place you should not judge by its cover. Located in Buffalo's historic Allentown district, the restaurant looks like a dive. However, it has one of the best inexpensive wine lists in the city, not to mention excellent food and service. Under the direction of chef Matt Conroy, the menu is inventive featuring dishes like acampi fritters with Chipotle Sauce, and steamed mussels in scotch bonnet pepper broth. As a bonus, the restaurant is open until 3a daily—and there's an outdoor patio for warm summer evenings. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Elegant food, elegant decor |
2095 Delaware Avenue (At Delham Avenue) Buffalo, NY 14216 United States +1 716 877 9662 http://www.oliverscuisine.com/... |
Some of the best in contemporary American cuisine is served here by chef Christopher Daigler, including Olive Oil Poached Long Island Duck Breast, and Porcini Dusted Sea Bass. One of the oldest fine dining spots in Buffalo, this restaurant located north of Delaware Park is still a favorite for those looking for elegance and excellent food. There's a formal air to the place, perhaps due to the dress code. But the atmosphere is warm and comfortable. A good place for a special anniversary or to close that important deal. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Classic landmark spot |
33 Gates Circle (At Lafayette Avenue) Buffalo, NY 14209 United States +1 716 881 2603 http://www.parklanerestaurant.... |
This restaurant has become the place for finding progressive American cuisine. You can choose from main dishes including Poached Pear Salad, Maple Ginger Encrusted Salmon, Kansas City Strip Steak, and T-Bone Pork Chop. Located at the corner of Lafayette and Delaware, just south of Delaware Park, the restaurant attracts some of Buffalo's big name celebrities. With several facilities to choose from, this is a great place to hold your special occasion. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Top-Ranked Restaurant |
341 Franklin Street (between Tupper & Edward Streets) Buffalo, NY 14202 United States +1 716 852 4416 http://www.ruefranklin.com |
Rated by many as one of the best in the city, this downtown restaurant on the edge of Allentown features an unparalleled combination of ambience, food and presentation. Customers get the best of both worlds: exquisite French cuisine and prompt, friendly service. The restaurant is divided into two dining rooms, with a bar and a summertime courtyard that makes you feel as if you are in France. The menu changes seasonaly so call ahead. The restaurant's wine selection is among the best in the city. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Dessertery Deluxe |
478 Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, NY 14222 United States +1 716 884 2520 http://www.atsweettooth.com/ |
Located on Elmwood Avenue in the heart of downtown Buffalo, this ice cream parlor/pastry/candy shop offers some of the best desserts in the city. It certainly has the awards to prove it: the best dessert award at both the 1996 and 1998 Just Desserts contests, and the Chairman's Choice Award at the 1997 Taste of Buffalo. There is a summertime patio at street level where you can sip an espresso and enjoy a piece of homemade cheesecake or a scoop of butter pecan. 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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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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