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.
Taisho Hertel
1435 Hertel Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 721-3888
Taj Grill
2290 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14207
875-1000
Taki’s Restaurant
45 Court Street
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 845-6422
Tandoori Hut
3171 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 931-9343
Tappo
338 Ellicott Street
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 259-8130
Taqueria Ranchos La Delicias
1516 Niagara Street
Buffalo, NY 14213
(716) 882-2800
Taquito Lindo-Williamsville
5481 Sheridan Drive
Williamsville, NY 14221
(716) 276-8064
Taste Bistro & Coffee Bar
634 Main Street
East Aurora, NY 14052
(716) 655-1874
Taste of India
3093 Sheridan Drive
Amherst, NY 14226
(716) 837-0460
TC Wheelers Pizzeria and Bar
341 Wheeler Street
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 692-3632
Tea Leaf Cafe
4224 Maple Road
Amherst, NY 14226
(716) 831-8202
Ted’s Hot Dogs – Amherst
2351 Niagara Falls Boulevard
Amherst, NY 14228
(716) 691-7883
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The Dapper Goose
The Dapper Goose
Dapper is all about the chill vibe, the welcoming atmosphere, the smiley, warm service, and the wine! Keith, Tim and Peggy do an excellent job of always having some of the most interesting wines by the glass available, while also having some classic options, which is what I really appreciate.
491 Amherst St., Buffalo
thedappergoose.com
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The Little Club
The Little Club
They have an ever-rotating by-the-glass list that’s fun and quirky. So much of the owners’ and staff’s personalities shine through here and it’s fun to see someone else not sticking to “the rules.” And they always have great featured wines — they’re excited about fermented grape juice, dare I say a little nerdy about it, and I love it!
1197 Hertel Ave., Buffalo
thelittleclub.bar
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Toutant
Toutant
Toutant has a very special place in my heart, and I go back for the fried chicken AND the most perfect Vieux Carre crafted by bar manager and my good friend, Jill Hutnyan. When I want a cocktail, I want a classic, and Jill just puts her magic touch on this rye and cognac based New Orleans drink like no other.
437 Ellicott St., Buffalo
Toutantbuffalo.com
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Mes Que
Mes Que
I usually go to Mes Que for a crisp, gigantic European beer, and a wee bit of bourbon, rather than for soccer. Prices are wildly reasonable and it’s always a relaxed but buzzing environment.
1420 Hertel Ave., Buffalo
mesque.com
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Casey’s Black Rock
Casey’s Black Rock
Casey’s just re-opened, but it is and has been a Black Rock gem, and this time, it’s so much better. It’s clean, has great food, fun games, good decor, awesome staff, and there’s always sports on. It’s the best stop after a long night at Waxlight or on a Monday when we’re off to order a Utica Club or a Miller High Life with some solid bar food.
484 Amherst St., Buffalo
caseysblackrock.com