The Best Restaurants in Western NY
While Buffalo’s culinary reputation rests largely on the spread of our wings around the world and the now common use of “Buffalo-style” to indicate a spicy experience ahead, the city is in fact a melting pot of diverse dishes, cuisines, and dining experiences. Old school restaurateurs who have been perfecting their menus for decades are being joined by a new generation of chefs (many of them former Buffalonians returning to their resurgent hometown) who are opening innovative restaurants that are re-defining dining in the city.
A variety of flavors
Alongside these re-pats are immigrants and refugees who are bringing a taste of places like Myanmar, Ethiopia, Cambodia and Iraq to the streets of Buffalo. If that’s not enough variety, the city has dozens of food trucks rolling around that serve everything from poutine to pierogi. Sure, come for the wings, but stay to sample one of the most dynamic food cities in the United States.
Big Inlet Brewing
6169 Elm Flats Road
Mayville, NY 14757
(716) 224-4200
Big Sings Ice Cream
6251 Goodrich Road
Clarence Center, NY 14032
(716) 406-2948
Big Tree Inn
4277 Abbott Road
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 649-9892
Bijou Grille
643 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 847-1512
Billy Club
228 Allen Street, Upper
Buffalo, NY 14201
(716) 331-3047
Bistro
125 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 840-9566
Black & Blue Steak & Crab
5493 Sheridan Drive
Williamsville, NY 14221
(716) 839-2525
Black by Demand
1234 Fillmore Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 262-0801
Black Iron Bystro
3648 South Park Avenue
Blasdell, NY 14219
(716) 240-9830
Black Restaurant Week
15 Genesee Street
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 250-2400
Black Smoke Bourbon Bar
50 Buffalo Street
Hamburg, NY 14075
(716) 279-0327
Black Water Tavern & Tap
12443 Broadway Street
Alden, NY 14004
(716) 902-4317
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Tappo
Tappo
Serving Italian fare, Tappo’s lunch menu offers a range of salads, soups, sandwiches and pasta dishes. Did I mention that a bottle of wine begins at $16? It’s five o’clock somewhere!
338 Ellicott St.
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Tom’s Restaurant
Tom’s Restaurant
The chicken souvlaki is always char-grilled to perfection and the Greek salad is a crispy delight. But the standout here is the Greek potatoes. Seasoned with lemon, oregano, sea salt and olive oil, they provided a light zest and became more refreshing with each bite.
3221 Sheridan Dr.
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Lloyd Taco Factory
Lloyd Taco Factory
You no longer have to track down a food truck to get your Lloyd fix. Lloyd Taco Factory offers all of your specialty taco and burrito favorites with a few tasty additions.
1503 Hertel Ave.
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Roost
Roost
Roost changes its menu every few weeks, ensuring a fresh experience each time you arrive. And their brunches have an ardent local following.
1502 Niagara St.
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Miss Hot Café
Miss Hot Café
A hidden gem tucked away in Amherst, Miss Hot Café offers guests the opportunity to experience the rich – and spicy – flavors of authentic Chinese cuisine.
3311 Sheridan Dr.