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.
Fairy Cakes Cupcakery & Bake Shop
289 Parkside Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 688-0361
Falafel Bar
3545 Sheridan Drive
Amherst, NY 14226
(716) 436-7000
Falafel Bar Food Truck
Roaming Buffalo
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 436-7000
Falletta’s
8255 Clarence Center Road
East Amherst, NY 14051
(716) 741-7406
Falley Allen
204 Allen Street
Buffalo, NY 14201
(716) 464-3903
Family Thai Restaurant
863 Tonawanda Street
Black Rock, NY 14207
(716) 783-9285
Family Tree Restaurant
4346 North Bailey Avenue
Amherst, NY 14226
(716) 838-2233
Faso’s Restaurant
2126 Niagara Street
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 873-4147
Fat Bob’s @ 42 North
25 Pine Street
East Aurora, NY 14052
(716) 805-7500
Fat Bob’s Smokehouse
41 Virginia Place
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 887-2971
Fat Bob’s Smokehouse Truck
Roaming Buffalo
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 887-2971
Fat Lady’s Cakes & Pies
Roaming Buffalo
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 544-3117
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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.