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.
Jeoni’s Wingstop
1085 E Ferry Street
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 551-6161
Jim’s Steakout – Allentown
194 Allen Street
Buffalo, NY 14201
(716) 886-2222
Jim’s Steakout – Amherst
3336 Sheridan Drive
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 836-3636
Jim’s Steakout – Buffalo
2611 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 877-7500
Jim’s Steakout – Downtown
92 West Chippewa Street
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 854-6666
Jim’s Steakout – East Amherst
5651 Transit Road
East Amherst, NY 14051
(716) 688-8300
Jim’s Steakout – Elmwood
938 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 885-2900
Jim’s Steakout – Tonawanda
2180 Sheridan Drive
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 873-0300
Jim’s Steakout – University
3094 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 838-6666
Jim’s Steakout – West Seneca
4000 Seneca Street
West Seneca, NY 14224
(716) 675-4500
JJ’s Casa Di Pizza
11 East Mohawk
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 883-8200
Joe’s Deli – Hertel Avenue
1322 Hertel Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 875-5637
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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.