Contemporary cuisine: the best places to taste it in Buffalo

10 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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La Verdad Cafe Deli
La Verdad Cafe Deli
99/100 (366 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Fast food
Fast Food
Barbecue
American
Cafe
Contemporary
Contemporary
Cafe
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Fast food
American
Barbecue
Contemporary
Café
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Incredible, melt in your mouth bbq. We got the Dino bone and it was the best Dino bone I have ever had. Excellent service and we met the lovely owner..."
Grace Tang
"When it comes to BBQ, many places claim they are the best. But when you give them a shot, they end up missing the mark. La Verdad went beyond hitting..."
J Hunt
"First off let me start off by saying the minute we walked in we where greeted by nothing more then pure happiness by the staff .Every staff member..."
chris frankhauser
"BBQ was great and the service friendly. Brisket was fantastic and the potion my sandwich was very satisfying. Came with Mac&cheese on top of my..."
Tom Wojcik
"Excellent locally owned BBQ Restaurant with a very friendly family that owns and runs this restaurant. Had a combo platter . Brisket, ribs, sausage,..."
Mike Graz
"Love serving the people and putting a smile on their faces. Voted the # 1 Bbq spot in the state of New York 2020. Featured in a cooking competition..."
Vivian Robinson
"Absolutely delicious smoked barbecue. If you're a person who leaves a restaurant hungry, order the Garbage Truck! Blueberry lemonade is..."
K Z
"What an amazing place! When my husband and I first walked in, we were greeted by smiling faces and offered samples of burnt ends and brisket- as soon..."
Rachel Hayes
Perks Cafe
Perks Cafe
94/100 (493 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Vegan Options
Cafe
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Healthy
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Burrito
Breakfast Burrito
Breakfast Sandwich
Billy Club
Billy Club
88/100 (1287 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Contemporary
Pub
American
Vegan Options
Contemporary
American
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Duck
Hanger steak
Burger
Sit down
Bar
Pub
American
Contemporary
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Mid-range
Larkin Filling Station
Larkin Filling Station
88/100 (1441 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Healthy
American
Contemporary
Contemporary
Healthy
Dinner
Lunch
Sandwiches
Salad
Sit down
American
Contemporary
Healthy
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Accepts Discover
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Free off-street parking
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"The filling station is a comfortable, casual, and friendly place to get everything from a quick sandwich to a gourmet meal! Sit outside and enjoy, or..."
Nicholas John Gonsalves
"One of my favorite lunch spots in the city. Food and service always on..."
See Jay
"Always fresh and tasty food! Salmon BLT is to die..."
Carolyn Hoyt Stevens
"We love The Filling Station . There are so many delicious healthy options as well as delicious soups and amazing hamburgers. The service is excellent..."
Peggy O'Neill Cerrone
"Real food, made with real love... Go get your fix..."
Christian Kramer
"Excellent food, service and nice eclectic setting..would absolutely come..."
Andrea Wilkie
"Had an incredible lunch date with my husband. Amy, the manager, greeted us at the door. Jason's broccoli cheddar quiche was awesome, loaded potato..."
Laura Ann Wojtulski
"Nice casual lunch stop. Service is friendly - menu limited but the food was good. I had the turkey BLT which had cranberry mayo- it was all fresh..."
Island Judy
"The food is pretty good, and the outdoor seating area is nice. Their prices are on par with any of the other lunch options in Larkin. Honestly,..."
Ash Dunning
"This is one of my favorite work lunch treats! The menu changes seasonally. The dishes are unique but not stuffy and 100%..."
Carly Dombkowski
"Friendly service and quality food. Wish the menu had a bit more selection..."
Michael Burgess
"Small menu but exceptionally clean restaurant. Got the tacos and they were fabulous. I wish I could tell u that I didnt eat all three but that would..."
Sarah Nicole
"Great food, excellent service, and the best atmosphere..."
Benjamin Bauer
Oliver's Restaurant
Oliver's Restaurant
87/100 (1501 ratings)
Restaurants
American
International
Contemporary
American
Gluten Free Options
International
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Late Night
Pork
Pasta
Ragu
Salad
Crab
Scallops
Duck
Oyster
Risotto
Tuna
Salmon
Filet Mignon
Shrimp
Halibut
Beef
Pesto
Lobster
Fish
Sit down
American
Contemporary
International
Valet Parking
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Takeout
Parking Available
Television
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Mastercard
Free Wifi
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Dinner
Late Night
Fine Dining
"I chose Oliver's for my Birthday dinner last night, having never been there I was anxious to cross it off my list. The food superceded my..."
Kelly Sweeney
"Beautiful eclectic decor with nice original artwork...dark with low lights throughout the place....very romantic. My birthday dinner was one of the..."
Kathy Hall-zientek
"The best dining in the city! This classic restaurant continues to define the food scene in Buffalo. It holds its own against the finest NYC or LA..."
John Kopczynski
"The catering staff did an incredible job on my parents 50th Anniversary. The food was outstanding and staff was incredible. Highly recommend..."
Tom Rosenecker
"It was the most exquisite and outstanding food food in the region! Super highly recommend! It's worth every single..."
Me'chelle Woods-Jones
"Atmosphere is elegant...drinks were perfection.. I recommend the Desert Rose and the service and food was amazing! Great spot for a romantic..."
Brooke Kibrick
"Phenomenal service, Charlie was fantastic. The meal was perfect in every..."
Chris Walters
Grille 620
Grille 620
85/100 (138 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Contemporary
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Salad
"The hotel has a coffee shop called Bin 620 it is amazing the best coffee I had in buffalo, very comparable to Starbucks! Great atmosphere, nice and..."
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"Enjoyable experience! Thank you Brooke!..."
Michelle Nink
"Great Food and..."
Sharif Profit
Lucky Day Whisky Bar
Lucky Day Whisky Bar
84/100 (1301 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
American
Bar
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Contemporary
Contemporary
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Burger
Oyster
Bar
American
Contemporary
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Mid-range
"Finally made it to have dinner and drinks at this place. We had 10 people in our group and we loved our experience! Several of us tried the chicken..."
Renee Leek Monsour
"I had an excellent thrasher burger with cheese, tomato, onion, bacon and remoulade sauce. $6. For dessert, delicious creme brûlée. Becky is a great..."
Judy Stadler
"If you are downtown for work, a night out or visiting, this place is a MUST GO TO! Great selection of both unique food and an amazing selection of..."
Nathan Barnes
"(Full disclosure, I did the artwork for the bar) The remake is beautiful. If the passed hors d'oeuvers are any indication, the food will be awesome...."
A.J. Fries
"A Thursday night and they had a great live jazz band. The nightly special was a Jamaican beef patty and it was delicious. I cautiously tried the beet..."
Brandon J. Simms
"Great atmosphere, great food and great play list! Be sure to check it out. There is something on the menu for every palate & every price..."
Chmeryl Schultzy Curran
"We LOVED this place! Every song you were playing was literally from our favorite Pandora station. Ambiance was wonderful, oysters fresh and delivered..."
Rachel Dorfmeister
"Very diverse whiskey selection. Food was reasonably priced and very tasty. The Thrasher burger and oyster and sausage stuffing was an incredible..."
Marty Jagodzinski
Chocolate Bar
Chocolate Bar
78/100 (1519 ratings)
Dessert
American
American
Contemporary
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Contemporary
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Pasta
Salad
Mac and cheese
Crab
Crab Cake
Cheesecake
Filet Mignon
Waffles
Waffles & Crepes
Cheesecakes
Crepes
Pesto
Pork
Sit down
American
Contemporary
Bar
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Takeout
Television
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Mid-range
Bijou Grille
Bijou Grille
74/100 (648 ratings)
Restaurants
Contemporary
Italian
American
Bar
Pub
American
Contemporary
Italian
Bar
Pub
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Pasta
Salad
Crab Cake
Cakes
Pesto
Burger
Eggplant
Sit down
Italian
American
Contemporary
Bar
Pub
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"Perfection! Can’t say enough good things about our experience!! My sister and her family live in NYC and are visiting. Her birthday is next week..."
Carolyn Unitas Roos
"Let me tell you! My best friend and I braved the winds to come out for our reservation! Tonight was a girls night and it was amazing! From walking in..."
Katherine Fowler
"Absolutely delicious food and drinks. The crab cake appetizer was properly spicy and the French martini and the butternut squash ravioli were..."
Elena Kamis
"Loved it but didn't know you have to make reservations luckily someone had to leave and gave us their..."
k b
"Did not actually eat there. It was before a show we were going to and we needed to kill some time so we walked in and had a drink. Everyone was..."
MJ ike
"Excellent food, great service, convenient for Shea’s. Currently taking reservations and requiring proof of vaccination. The horseradish crusted..."
Jennifer Stachnik
"It's really lovely and fit in perfectly with a night in the Theater District. The food was good and our waitress was..."
A. M.
The Draft Room
The Draft Room
71/100 (449 ratings)
Restaurants
Bars & Pubs
Brew Pub
Bar
Pub
American
American
Contemporary
Brew Pub
Bar
Pub
Contemporary
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Salad
Sit down
Contemporary
Bar
Brew Pub
Pub
American
Takeout
Television
Street Parking
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Drinks
Lunch
Late Night
Mid-range
"I thought this place was very cool. Lots of different types of beer to choose from. It had your typical pub food. I tried the hamburger. The..."
Karen Green-Walker
"The manager, Jason, was kind and helpful to our large hockey family and welcomed us into the restaurant. This stood in contrast to another..."
Jeff Matracia
"My first time here since they closed down after covid. Stopped in after a bandits game and all of the staff from when you first walked in, till..."
Lynnette Paton
"Huge selection of beers on tap with an express menu for fast classic pub eats. The interior is very industrial yet quite comfortable. Lots of light..."
Adam BoBadam
"Very nice atmosphere before the Sabres game. Small issue with wait on food but owner made it right and was very apologetic. Will defiantly be going..."
Albert Nye Jr.