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
Olympic Restaurant – Kenmore
1601 Military Road
Kenmore, NY 14217
(716) 874-0771
One-Eyed Cat Brewing & Pork Bellies BBQ
5893 Main Street
Williamsville, NY 14221
(716) 204-8493
Oralia
403 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 598-1062
Orazio’s by Zarcone
9415 Main Street
Clarence, NY 14031
(716) 759-8888
Original Pancake House – Amherst
2075 Niagara Falls Boulevard
Amherst, NY 14228
(716) 691-8219
Original Pancake House – Orchard Park
3019 Union Road
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 691-8219
Original Pancake House – Williamsville
5479 Main Street
Williamsville, NY 14221
(716) 634-5515
Original Stump Blower Ciderworks
517 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14203
(585) 346-7027
Osteria 166
166 Franklin Street
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 858-3118
Other Half Brewing Tap Room
Seneca One Tower – East Plaza
Buffalo, NY 14203
Otto’s
3972 Union Road
Cheektowaga, NY 14225
(716) 632-2035
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Roost
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
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The Grange Community Kitchen
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
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Toutant
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
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Britesmith Brewing
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.
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The Roycroft Inn
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