Dining and Drinking
Italian Restaurants
Welcome to Buffalo where you can find some of the BEST Italian food on the east coast. There are many options both in walking distance and a short drive but here are some of our favorites.
Consistently great Italian food with reasonable prices plus an extensive wine list including a large selection of affordable bottles. A fun vibe weather it's a couple of you sitting at the bar or a family dinner. For groups definitely make a reservation!
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Tappo
338 Ellicott StConsistently great Italian food with reasonable prices plus an extensive wine list including a large selection of affordable bottles. A fun vibe weather it's a couple of you sitting at the bar or a family dinner. For groups definitely make a reservation!
Right in the heart of downtown on Chippewa the wood fired pizzas and classic homemade pasta dishes are on point. A great spot for perfect Buffalo evenings with patio dining.
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Frankie Primo's
51 W Chippewa StRight in the heart of downtown on Chippewa the wood fired pizzas and classic homemade pasta dishes are on point. A great spot for perfect Buffalo evenings with patio dining.
A bustling restaurant with the eats to prove why. The fresh baked focaccia bread starts your meal off just right. Pop a squat at the bar or make a reservation for a group, either way you can't go wrong.
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Osteria 166
166 Franklin StA bustling restaurant with the eats to prove why. The fresh baked focaccia bread starts your meal off just right. Pop a squat at the bar or make a reservation for a group, either way you can't go wrong.
Worth the 5 minute drive! Large portions (seriously you might want to split an entree), delicious food, family friendly, and leftovers for days.
Marco's Italian Restaurant
1085 Niagara StWorth the 5 minute drive! Large portions (seriously you might want to split an entree), delicious food, family friendly, and leftovers for days.
A Buffalo classic. Family friendly. The spaghetti parm might be where the song "on top of spaghetti, all covered with cheese" came from!
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Chef's
291 Seneca StA Buffalo classic. Family friendly. The spaghetti parm might be where the song "on top of spaghetti, all covered with cheese" came from!
Burgers, Wings, Pizza and MORE
Buffalo is known for it's Chicken Wings (yes we call them Chicken Wings here NOT Buffalo wings) but we've also got some of the best pizza, burgers, and HOT DOGS around! Here are our top pics in this category.
If you want a burger you want the Bing! The best local spot to grab a burger, a "sangwich", (go for the mac salad on the side) and of course pizza (the sesame crust is the BEST!). Huge TVs make this the ideal spot for watching your favorite sporting event or for a casual hangout.
Bada Bing
42 W Chippewa StIf you want a burger you want the Bing! The best local spot to grab a burger, a "sangwich", (go for the mac salad on the side) and of course pizza (the sesame crust is the BEST!). Huge TVs make this the ideal spot for watching your favorite sporting event or for a casual hangout.
Our FAVORITE for wings. Ask for them HOT and extra crispy and don't forget extra blue cheese with a side of fries. And if you aren't feeling the wings everything else on the menu is really good too.
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Gabriel's Gate
145 Allen StOur FAVORITE for wings. Ask for them HOT and extra crispy and don't forget extra blue cheese with a side of fries. And if you aren't feeling the wings everything else on the menu is really good too.
A family friendly spot for pizza, wings, and more. Amy's favorite? Fried Bologna with Miracle Whip!
JJs Casa Di Pizza
11 E Mohawk StA family friendly spot for pizza, wings, and more. Amy's favorite? Fried Bologna with Miracle Whip!
Colter Bay
561 Delaware AveGood burgers, GREAT beers, and live music on the weekends.
A Buffalo classic! Nothing beats a charcoal grilled Sahlens' footlong with all the fixings. Pair it with a chocolate shake and your inner kid will be as happy as your actual one.
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Ted's Hot Dogs
124 W Chippewa StA Buffalo classic! Nothing beats a charcoal grilled Sahlens' footlong with all the fixings. Pair it with a chocolate shake and your inner kid will be as happy as your actual one.
We might have stolen this one from Rochester but we are glad we have it! Family friendly in a fun atmosphere.
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Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
301 Franklin StWe might have stolen this one from Rochester but we are glad we have it! Family friendly in a fun atmosphere.
Hearth + Press
665 Main StBrick Oven Pizza right in heart of the Theatre District.
Fine Dining
Looking for a special night out? We're not just pizza and wings. Buffalo has a food scene that rivals some of the greats in the country.
Our go to for special occasions or even just because. The menu is perfection, the atmosphere is like a warm hug, and the service will make you feel like royalty.
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TEMPO
581 Delaware AveOur go to for special occasions or even just because. The menu is perfection, the atmosphere is like a warm hug, and the service will make you feel like royalty.
Low key attitude with a high brow palette. A perfect option for a drink at the bar followed by a a meal to remember.
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Hutch's
1375 Delaware AveLow key attitude with a high brow palette. A perfect option for a drink at the bar followed by a a meal to remember.
From steak to seafood this place has it all. And the burger is damn good too.
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SEAR
From steak to seafood this place has it all. And the burger is damn good too.
A classic steak house in a setting you can't find anywhere else. Uniquely Buffalo.
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Buffalo Chophouse
282 Franklin StA classic steak house in a setting you can't find anywhere else. Uniquely Buffalo.
Morton's The Steakhouse
2 Fountain PlzYou know it, you love it, we've got it.
And now for something a little different.
A few of our favorites that fall outside of more traditional categories.
Fall back in time with dim lighting, classic tunes, Mother's portrait on the wall, and watch the waitstaff work their magic with hand written receipts behind the bar. A true local's night out. Reservations recommended.
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Mothers Restaurant
33 Virginia PlFall back in time with dim lighting, classic tunes, Mother's portrait on the wall, and watch the waitstaff work their magic with hand written receipts behind the bar. A true local's night out. Reservations recommended.
A mix of familiar and adventurous this casual spot is just around the corner. An awesome mix of classic (their meatloaf is incredible) to unique (a huge vegan and vegetarian assortment) in a comfortable atmosphere and definitely check out brunch on Sunday!
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Betty's
370 Virginia StA mix of familiar and adventurous this casual spot is just around the corner. An awesome mix of classic (their meatloaf is incredible) to unique (a huge vegan and vegetarian assortment) in a comfortable atmosphere and definitely check out brunch on Sunday!
Keep the chips and salsa coming and the margaritas flowing! Classic mexican a two minute drive up the street.
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Aguacates Mexican Bar & Grill
765 Elmwood AveKeep the chips and salsa coming and the margaritas flowing! Classic mexican a two minute drive up the street.
Taste of Siam
1472 Elmwood AveWasabi Japanese Restaurant
752 Elmwood AveBars and Breweries
How do you keep warm through seven months of winter? With booze of course! Whether you love a good microbrew or a classic cocktail we've got you covered.
You won't find a better or more interesting beer list, let alone atmosphere, in all of Buffalo. Located in the heart of the theatre district Matinee caters to the evening and theatre crowd. Kevin and Rex hand pick every beer that meets your lips and a giant screen with black and white movies plays continously. If you're lucky Rex might even rap for you!
Matinee
700 Main StYou won't find a better or more interesting beer list, let alone atmosphere, in all of Buffalo. Located in the heart of the theatre district Matinee caters to the evening and theatre crowd. Kevin and Rex hand pick every beer that meets your lips and a giant screen with black and white movies plays continously. If you're lucky Rex might even rap for you!
A local brewery with great food makes this a fan and family favorite. Dathan recommends the award winning Hayburner IPA!
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Big Ditch Brewing Company
55 E Huron StA local brewery with great food makes this a fan and family favorite. Dathan recommends the award winning Hayburner IPA!
Another local brewery with great beers and good food. Can't decide? Try a flight!
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Community Beer Works
520 Seventh StreetAnother local brewery with great beers and good food. Can't decide? Try a flight!
Just like the city itself, Resurgence is bringing life back to Buffalo beers!
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Resurgence Brewing Company
55 Chicago StreetJust like the city itself, Resurgence is bringing life back to Buffalo beers!
Buffalo Tap House
85 W Chippewa StA good old classic bar with good old classic bar food right on the "Chip strip".
Small but as local as you can get. Free nachos and an owner who will keep you on your toes with trivia mean this is a must do.
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Founding Fathers Pub
75 Edward StSmall but as local as you can get. Free nachos and an owner who will keep you on your toes with trivia mean this is a must do.
The epitome of the classic gin joint with a twist. These are true artisans at work and their craft is the cocktail. An eclectic menu, disco ball, and Game of Thrones pinball machine round out this popular spot.
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Buffalo Proper
333 Franklin StThe epitome of the classic gin joint with a twist. These are true artisans at work and their craft is the cocktail. An eclectic menu, disco ball, and Game of Thrones pinball machine round out this popular spot.
Coffee Shops
We have a ton of great places to grab coffee and a morning or mid-day treat. Here are some of the best in the area.
SPoT Coffee
765 Elmwood AveTry the homemade granola or a Mike's Sandwich - soooo good!
One of the hippest spots in the city servicing breakfast, lunch, and dinner as well as cocktails and brick oven pizza!
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Rowhouse Bakery and Restaurant
One of the hippest spots in the city servicing breakfast, lunch, and dinner as well as cocktails and brick oven pizza!
Toast like you've never had it before in a cool brick and old wood atmosphere.
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Five Points Bakery
44 Brayton StToast like you've never had it before in a cool brick and old wood atmosphere.
Sweet Ness 7 Cafe
220 Grant StStarbucks
933 Elmwood AveTim Hortons
5700 Military Rd