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.
Wine on Hertel
1370 Hertel Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 876-6457
Winfield’s Pub
1213 Ridge Road
Lackawanna, NY 14218
(716) 821-0700
Wingnutz Bar and Grill
1402 Millersport Highway
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 263-5861
Wingnutz Buffalo
4600 Genesee Street
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 346-0127
WNY Empanadas
27 Chandler Street
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 318-5605
Wok & Roll
5467 Sheridan Drive
Williamsville, NY 14221
(716) 631-8880
Wonder Coffeehouse
323 Ganson Street
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 844-8134
Woo Chon Korea House
402 Evans Street
Williamsville, NY 14221
(716) 626-5980
Woodcock Brothers Brewery Wurlitzer
908 Niagara Falls Boulevard
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 260-1284
Woodlawn Diner
3200 Lake Shore Road
Blasdell, NY 14219
(716) 822-8449
Xi An Gourmet
15 Willow Ridge Drive
Amherst, NY 14228
(716) 691-8880
Yankee BBQ
3379 Lakeshore Road
Hamburg, NY 14219
(716) 768-4991
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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.