Buffalo’s Restaurants

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

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Falafel Bar

3545 Sheridan Drive
Amherst, NY 14226

(716) 436-7000

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Falafel Bar Food Truck

Roaming Buffalo
Buffalo, NY 14202

(716) 436-7000

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Falletta’s

8255 Clarence Center Road
East Amherst, NY 14051

(716) 741-7406

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Falley Allen

204 Allen Street
Buffalo, NY 14201

(716) 464-3903

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Family Thai Restaurant

863 Tonawanda Street
Black Rock, NY 14207

(716) 783-9285

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Family Tree Restaurant

4346 North Bailey Avenue
Amherst, NY 14226

(716) 838-2233

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Faso’s Restaurant

2126 Niagara Street
Buffalo, NY 14207

(716) 873-4147

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Fat Bob’s @ 42 North

25 Pine Street
East Aurora, NY 14052

(716) 805-7500

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Fat Bob’s Smokehouse

41 Virginia Place
Buffalo, NY 14202

(716) 887-2971

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Fat Bob’s Smokehouse Truck

Roaming Buffalo
Buffalo, NY 14202

(716) 887-2971

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Fat Lady’s Cakes & Pies

Roaming Buffalo
Buffalo, NY 14203

(716) 544-3117

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Born and raised in Buffalo, Marcene Robinson is inspired by what the city was and motivated by its potential. He supports his community the only way he knows how – by sharing the stories of the great people who make up this city.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.