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.

Olympic Restaurant – Cheektowaga

4011 Genesee Street
Cheektowaga, NY 14225

(716) 874-0771

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Olympic Restaurant – Kenmore

1601 Military Road
Kenmore, NY 14217

(716) 874-0771

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One-Eyed Cat Brewing & Pork Bellies BBQ

5893 Main Street
Williamsville, NY 14221

(716) 204-8493

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Oralia

403 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14203

(716) 598-1062

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Orazio’s by Zarcone

9415 Main Street
Clarence, NY 14031

(716) 759-8888

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Original Pancake House – Amherst

2075 Niagara Falls Boulevard
Amherst, NY 14228

(716) 691-8219

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Original Pancake House – Orchard Park

3019 Union Road
Orchard Park, NY 14127

(716) 691-8219

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Original Pancake House – Williamsville

5479 Main Street
Williamsville, NY 14221

(716) 634-5515

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Original Stump Blower Ciderworks

517 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14203

(585) 346-7027

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Osteria 166

166 Franklin Street
Buffalo, NY 14202

(716) 858-3118

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Other Half Brewing Tap Room

Seneca One Tower – East Plaza
Buffalo, NY 14203

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Otto’s

3972 Union Road
Cheektowaga, NY 14225

(716) 632-2035

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Jessica Kelly is a freelance writer and photographer, with a focus on food, travel and events.

  1. Roost

    Bringing flair to Buffalo’s West Side, Roost’s breakfast pizza didn’t disappoint!  Loaded with sausage, pancetta, thinly shaved potatoes and drizzled with egg yolk and maple syrup, this was a dish to remember.

    1502 Niagara St., Buffalo
    roostbuffalo.com

  2. The Grange Community Kitchen

    Visiting the Grange feels like hanging out in a friend’s beautiful apartment.  Sunlight fills the entire restaurant, and their open kitchen concept with shelves filled with cookbooks makes you feel right at home. Be sure to grab a warm cinnamon bun to go!

    22 Main St., Hamburg
    grangecommunitykitchen.com

  3. Toutant

    Toutant’s creamy shrimp and grits made with heirloom white corn grits, gulf shrimp, Tasso ham, and tomato broth will leave you trying to lick your plate clean. Pair that with a Lobster Caesar and you’ll have yourself an amazing meal. Don’t forget to ask about their pastry of the day!

    437 Ellicott St., Buffalo
    toutantbuffalo.com

  4. Britesmith Brewing

    Pair your beer with brunch favorites like fresh cinnamon rolls with cream cheese frosting and their famous brunch pizza with garlic cream, soft scrambled eggs, potato, Swiss American cheese, house sausage, and scallions.

  5. The Roycroft Inn

    In addition to its historic architecture and furnishings, the Roycroft serves a legendary Sunday brunch. Brunch is particularly special here in the summer months when you can dine outside on the peristyle among the beautiful gardens. Enjoy a complimentary Mimosa to cap off your trip to lovely East Aurora.

    40 South Grove St., East Aurora
    roycroftinn.com