The best Restaurants in Buffalo ranking of January 2025
1607 restaurant menus in Buffalo, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
"My family and I were in Buffalo moving my son into his college housing. We decided to explore buffalo so that we could give him good suggestions on..."
Mechelle Becraft
"Amazing food, amazing staff, great plate presentation, clean, friendly. Can't say enough about this place. I loved everything about Betty's including..."
John Altieri
"Beautiful historical place for brunch this gorgeous Sunday morning with friends. The hostess was so accommodating & the waitress was the best. We..."
Susan Sayler
"I came in last Sunday for lunch! Great menu and reasonably priced. The server suggested the breakfast burrito! It was delicious! Great customer..."
Kimberly Szwajkos
"The vegan fried chicken, BOW sandwiches and buffalo tater tots are out of this world. Betty’s is our new go-to for dinner! We are so happy to have..."
Shannon Furtak
"You guys have been crushing it with the vegan options! It is SO appreciated. Everything we’ve tried so far has been killer and you just keep..."
Maddee Hill
"We arrived shortly after opening on a Saturday - and we're seated immediately. The staff was extremely friendly and super attentive! The food was..."
Kristen Woodcock McDevitt
"Had breakfast here with my nieces last Sunday and it was fantastic! A refreshing selection and everything was served with fresh fruit. The staff..."
Jacqueline Cooley Perl
"My son and I had the veggie hash with eggs and toast- amazing taste and was served piping hot! Can’t wait to go back. We sat outside (side of..."
"The Sweet tea there is amazing. The food was hot and I really liked there shrimp. And our waiter was great. He never let us run out of a drink always..."
Clarissa Mcadams
"Food was delicious! Service was great! Our server was pleasant, helpful, kind and courteous. Everyone got what they ordered and it was so good!..."
"Not many places back home I miss but The Oakk room is on that short list! Haddock dinners and Lemon Pepper chicken wings on..."
Michael A Ferguson Sr.
"Thank you for the Haddock dinner, the on point music, and the (no headache)Heineken drafts...Staff is great and polite, you have a good thing going,..."
Buffalo Troy
"The food, the drinks, the vibe, the services, the music, the decor ... it all great!! Love this place!..."
Ellin Wahl Vogel
"Best food!!! And chill spot, if u want soul food go to the oakk room..."
Ticia Adams
"I love this place. Great people, fair prices, really pleasant decor. Menu looked good, as did the food when it came out. But as I didn't order..."
Robert Ellis
"Super chill spot, very friendly crowd. Feels like everyone knows everyone here 😂. Staff were friendly and efficient. Music wasn't too loud so you..."
Oliver Anene
"Food is delicious! I had chicken fingers and it’s obvious that the oil was fresh and that they use real meat! It was seasoned just right. I’d..."
Tineka Pace
"It was nice and quiet just before the party started. The music was popping. I ordered the Oakk Room Sampler Appetizer and it hit the spot and had a..."
Chell Well
"The food and service is excellent....I was missing a home cooked momma and daddy missing you badly meal and this place "fit the bill"!! It was so..."
Beverly Leonard
"This place is one of the best bars in Buffalo. On a regular day they are open they have some of the best food. The staff is friendly amd you get a..."
"We come all the way across the border for these donuts that’s how amazing they are. This place also has really good ice coffee. I would say it’s..."
Rowan
"The greatest Lemon filled frosted donuts in town!!! They are only available at this location and they are to die for! They should have these at every..."
"EDIT: Store GM called me after my complaint. Redid my whole order, no charge. Food was great! Thanks, Sheema!
Worst time ever. Ordered bacon and..."
Alana Reszetucha
"I have never in my life liked checkers, every time I eat here I get a nasty stomach bug that lasts days, but tonight oh boy tonight is the first time..."
"Subs were still good haven't been there in 4 years chicken fingers a bit expensive. I didn't get the wings as usual they didn't look appealing at all..."
Michael Ferguson
"Great food, service, and convenient! One call away to tasty satisfying and consistent food. Their battered fries are so..."
Leah Barney
"On point every time and never had to wait for an..."
Nicole Dunn
"I've had this a few times, at first I was skeptical because gas station but MAN.
The pizza? Great.
Tacos? Great?
Mf steak Sammy? Amazing.
I..."
"Everything we tried was fantastic, I'm not a falafel guy usually, but I really dug it. The porchetta di testa was a table favorite, and that wood..."
Chris Walters
"As a local farmer, seeing the attention to respecting the ingredient is amazing. The food was ridiculously amazing from the start with beef tartare..."
Michael Parkot
"Incredible! I felt very welcome from the minute we walked in. The steak was phenomenal, you do have to appreciate a little bit of fat content, the..."
Aimee Susan
"This place was absolutely fabulous! The bar is beautiful and the bartenders were great...try the Jack Rose :) All the food was from local farms,..."
Nicole Nicci Jordan
"One of our go to places for great cocktails (one of the best Moscow Mules in BUF) and burgers. Other menu items are equally as amazing, really like..."
Patrick Kaler
"Was headed elsewhere but decided to pop in to this gem to check it out. Service was impeccable. Loved our server!! Our drink special was punch was..."
Pauline Brownschidle
"We celebrated family birthdays...this place was absolutely fabulous!! The food and drinks were truly superb and wait staff service was impeccable. We..."
Dawn Keleher Walters
"First time here this past Saturday night with some friends looking to try something new. Living in NYC for so many years, this place set me right..."
Giovanni Centurione
"What I loved most was that they make everything in house and use local suppliers and farms! It was recommended to try their burgers which is not..."
Karlene Gillette
"I went to dinner last night with a group of friends for a dinner club I am starting and everything was amazing. Our server was one of the best I've..."
Steve Ambrose
"Excellent food and atmosphere! Great place❤️ Had a wonderful dinner ! Delicious red..."
Denise Ruh
"Had the Octopus and their sesame seed bun cheese burger and both were fantastic and mouth watering. Also liked their homemade chips n dip and the..."
Kevin Barry
"This place is amazing. Great mixologist. Simple really great food. Great atmosphere. Feels like the bar got plucked out of Brooklyn and dropped in..."
Anthony Marzella
"Loved it here. The cocktails are unique and on point. Flavors you would have difficulty replicating at home. Everything seemed to be made from..."
Elliott Yadon
"Had an absolutely terrific dining experience and possible the best cosmopolitan martini ever!! Will definitely be..."
Nicole M
"Cool place. Lots of interesting drinks and food. Had a clam pizza!! Sounds crazy but it was actually fantastic. Even took some leftovers home and the..."
John Walker
"OMG. Delicious. We've never started a review like this, but this place deserves it. The NY style dough bread was delicious. Crispy and the..."
Eduardo Mennocchi
"Delicious drinks! You have to try the Shake Senora. Very fragrant and delicious drink. Food, service and ambiance all EXCELLENT. A place for..."
Household Six
"They have one of the best cocktail programs in the state with some very unique creations on the menu. The food is simple but very well..."
"Family fun day! Event. Was neat spent about an hour . Music stuff for kids food trucks. 10..."
Bridget Muldoon
"Great food, wonderful ambience. There is plenty of parking but the later you get there the farther you will need to park. And if it is your first..."
D Sanchez (DeesDigitalDelight)
"Great food, pricing, and atmosphere. Open and relaxing to walk around. They had live music which was enjoyable too. Love it and definitely will be..."
Kate King
"First time at food truck Tuesday. Parking was fairly easy and free. I do recommend bringing a folding chair unless standing and eating is ok with..."
Janice Weigold
"Good selection of trucks - but they really need to consider expanding to a bigger location. Super crowded and free parking is limited. It was worth..."
T.M. Haines
"I very much enjoyed going to this place for my first time on Food Truck Tuesday. There is a nice variety of food, good music and clean restrooms...."
Christopher Henfling
"Totally lit, as always. Need more BBQ trucks. I know the idea is to promote healthy eating but honestly I didn't drive 40 miles to eat healthy. Js......"
SallAnn “Mustang” K
"A Beautiful & Nice place in my community. I walk my puppies around that area & I always use the KEYBANK 🏧 in the Larkin Square because it's so..."
"TLDR Review - Burning Buffalo is the best bar on hertel if you like beer on tap and has the best burger on Hertel (I'll explain why below) along with..."
Geoff Chadwick
"Great service and the food was absolutely excellent. We had a late dinner and a few specials that looked really appetizing were sold out, however,..."
Tony Basile
"Can't wait to go back again! Had a delicious steak burger where you can choose your own toppings from their byob menu (build your own burger) and my..."
Steph Goddard
"The grilled salmon is amaaazing! A perfectly cooked steak served on a large helping of mashed potatos made in house, served with at least 15 pieces..."
Lauren McCormick
"The food here is amazing!!! The buffalo club sandwich is packed full of flavor. It's shark week, and they have a Mako shark taco that hit every..."
Chris McArdle
"Ordered the slider special: shark, red snapper and cod. All were drool worthy and fresh (unlike the cod from my freezer).
We split an app of wings..."
"This is my go to Tim's.....always fast and friendly...Glenda at the counter is an absolute..."
Scott Lubecki
"Sometimes the place is not cleaned or you have to wait a while before somebody takes care of..."
Frankcv62
"Best tim Hortons around. There always friendly and always fast with the lines. For some reason the coffee from this location is better then any..."
Daniel Nice
"This Tim Hortons is the best I have been to! Gareth (the employee) got doughnuts for all 7 of my children and their friends very quickly. He made the..."
Nancy Nickel
"A great place to get a cup. They were able to do my specialty tea no problem, and despite being as busy as they were they are quite fast. I wish all..."
Charles Warren Pettit 5th
"Coffee and breakfast sandwiches were fresh and delicious. Fast, courteous service. Covid-19 regulations are followed here, so wear your mask. Inside..."
"We went here about a month ago. We are from PA and had four hours in between two hockey games. We decided to go there to eat the place was packed But..."
Trina Sherry
"Went here two nights in a row while on a trip to a Bills game last month. The bartenders are great, the wait staff is on point, and the kitchen staff..."
Jessica S
"Friday night car shows are a blast! Lots of good people...music... activities. Ownership goes out of the way to make sure everyone is taken care of...."
Kim Peterson
"I was just here for the first time to see a band. Nice large building with great area for the bands to perform. Didn't order any food, drink prices..."
"Went here for my friend’s birthday and it was great! This place has a fun atmosphere with all the writing on the walls and the staff was very..."
Mallory Oddo
"Service was great and food was very good! Lobster tails and crab legs in old bay with butter was perfect choice! The corn and potatoes were done..."
Jen Knight
"Great experience from the food to the service. The flavoring is the best I've had in a boil since my granny's. Tons of good food worth the price..."
Margaret Carranza Garcia
"First time crab for me. Lots of fun. Great atmosphere and spicy Cajun food. You can order different things and non spicy version. In general it is..."
amir behjat
"Was our first time there and it was fantastic! Growing up in the south, a seafood boil is commonplace. Not having one since i was a teenager, this..."
Cultured Insanity
"What a fantastic place to eat, fast efficient and very friendly staff. Our server Lyn was so attentive, friendly and checked on us often. What a..."
Jackie Borowski
"First experience with boiled shellfish. Very courteous staff. Helpful. Was given the right tools, and was explained how to use them. Bibs, gloves,..."
"I have been going to Hardware on a regular basis since they opened, when was it? 2004 or 2005? With that said, I have never had a problem with..."
Maybek8e
"While visiting Buffalo, we wanted to get a little taste of the nightlife. A friend who lives in town suggested Allen St. The entire area was..."
Paige Cleveland
"Nice cafe, expensive food. I love the artsy feel of this place, the waitress was very nice. The seafood gumbo I had was wonderful, just the right..."
Ashprove91
"Must Go on Allen St.. One of my favorite places to grab a drink, listen to music and have a good dinner. Originally an old hardware store on Allen..."
Eating Through Buffalo
"Very good. Pat at the bar does an amazing job. Excellent beer selection, Pat is very knowledgeable.Had a great burger. My only issue was..."
Chris Cuccia
"It's really good. That's all I'm going to say because my husband and I love it and just about get a table when we..."
Teacher
"The meatloaf panini is heaven on earth between two toasty pieces of..."
Sarah McGarva
" This is a neighborhood bar that has some tables, walls decorated by local artists and quality food. This is not a restaurant with a bar. As bars go..."
Step Out Buffalo
"Long before I became a regular in Allentown, I had read about..."
"Went there on a saturday. Had to wait only 5 mins before we were seated.
I ordered the lemon and garlic shrimp pasta. Really liked it, the flavors..."
Muniba Khan
"Signature Whiskey-Glazed Burger with Seasoned Fries (Regular bun, pickles, bacon, cheddar). Burger was good and cooked to my..."
k J
"I enjoyed the Parmesan crusted chicken with my mashed potatoes and broccoli. The service was pretty good despite not having alot of people working on..."
"Great venue. Generally a standing room only but does have VIP option that includes available seats that is totally worth it (coming from a guy who..."
Casey Brz
"Great atmosphere, awesome bartenders, and always great music ! Iron Works is my favorite music venue in Buffalo I cannot get enough of the place..."
Nick Le Poisson
"Amazing staff and atmosphere and consistently offer the best place in Buffalo to catch an unbelievable concert for dirt..."
Mitch Hatch
"Great venue! Every experience I have had there has been great! I have seen multiple shows there, the sound is great, service is phenomenal and very..."
Nicole Dossett Litwiller
"Staff is incredible, and the very open floor is a great atmosphere for events. Comfortable outdoor area. Great people from the door to the sound guy!..."
Joe Musial
"Always have a great time with great people at Buffalo Iron Works. So glad to have such a great place that hosts great bands on a regular basis, Have..."
Mark Baker
"Oktoberfest was great! Good food, nice crowd. Only problem is they ran out of Resurgence on draft. The band was awesome. Oompa with a..."
Robert Häger
"Amazing staff, super friendly and personable! This venue brings in a great variety of live music. Never..."
Rob Battaglia
"Awesome for music shows and also throwing parties! We had our Jack & Jill Baby Shower here as a private party and it was so different and unique. The..."
Lindsay Riggs
"I always enjoy a night out in Buffalo at Iron Works. I've had friends play there on tour(Red Sun Rising) and watched other tours there. Staff is..."
Paul Graves
"It's not just a great place, its a great group of hard working..."
Cory Muscato
"Awesome location close to keybank center - perfect stop before a game! Huge bar and stage for bands. Would definitely..."
Samantha Palisano
"We enjoyed the venue and the staff was fantastic. We will definitely come to Iron Works for another..."
Krista Berg
"Great venue. Great bookings. Can't wait to try the..."
David Burdzy
"great venue! Good beer. Good food. Fantastic..."
Jim Howe
"Great venue with great bartenders and nice beer..."
Robert Byrnes
"Good venue for concerts. Saw McCarthyizm and Enter The Haggis. Great..."
Gregory Bertolini
"This is a very cool, intimate, music venue with a bar/lounge like atmosphere. Located in the cobblestone district, it's slightly off the beaten path..."
Jeffrey Gardella
"My FAVORITE small venue. ALWAYS has bands lined up on the calendar, all very reasonably priced. Has a lot of variety at the bar. Bar also has great..."
Ryan Lynn
"What a wonderful venue. The acoustics were very good. The whole place was well lit. It was very clean. The beverage prices were extremely reasonable...."
The TROLL
"Nice place. Drinks were reasonable for a downtown location. Nice to see new things happening in this area. Awesome..."
Ann Marie Kurasz
"I did my event there last week and it was great staff was super helpful we had a lot of fun and will defintely be utilizing this venue again.
Thank..."
Chrissy The Naturalist
"Saw a reggae band. They were excellent! Drinks were good. Wish they had more selection of..."
"The service was very pleasant. The breakfast sandwiches were fresh and yummy. The donuts were a great selection and delicious. We have only been to..."
Lisa Moran
"Used drive thru. Purchased medium iced cappuccino. Service was a little slow but friendly. However, price was at least 45¢ more than any other Tim..."
Joe Marquinez
"Employees need a little more education on using the card and promotions. Went through with a special on a muffin but was charged full price. When I..."
"I really enjoyed the Green Chili Enchiladas and the server was very..."
C McCoy
"Could have added more meat and chicken to their combination fajita dish. For some reason it was very sparse and was mostly composed of bell peppers..."
"Excellent. Loved Steve the bartender, so knowledgeable. Had a Caesar with burger on top with Chamborzola cheese, to die for!!! Not sure I ever had..."
Mary A. Davenport
"This place has a solid selection of craft beer and unbelievably tasty burgers. Seems like reservations on the weekend are a good call but even..."
Jeremy Durham
"We went for lunch after church on Sunday and was immediately seated , chose to dine inside because it was a little to warm out for me .The atmosphere..."
Michael Stutz
"My favorite burger place! Every time I've been there the food has been amazing. The drinks are also amazing. Make a reservation if you plan on going...."
Alicia Durante
"Very cool bar, big draft beer selection. The food is amazing. The philly burger was so cheesy and tasty and I highly recommend the tator tots...."
Rebecca Briggs Hubacher
"Great food. You must get the tater tots. Huge selection of beer, whiskey and bourbon. It is a little expensive but worth..."
John J Williams Jr
"Food was amazing! I loved the patio and our server was super sweet. My husband forgot to order his stuff GF until about 5 min after we ordered. She..."
Michelle Black Renna
"Went for lunch and had the most amazing burger I've ever eaten. I highly recommend Allen Burger Venture. Service was excellent as..."
Scott Jackowski
"Great food...great atmosphere...excellent service!!! Hope u make a visit to my festival display. Great talking with u food..broncos and..."
Lori DeFazio
"EPIC!!! Quality of the burger aside... which was nothing short of sensational... the rolls they’re served on are fantastic!! We shared the loaded..."
James C. Steffan
"While the burgers are fresh, creative and delicious(Thelonious Monk FTW!!) and the beer and whiskey offerings plentiful, ABV may just have the best..."
Tony Ioviero
"Today we had a great experience and thoroughly enjoyed our visit! We ate at the bar which was fun. The bar staff was very accommodating and I..."
Lisa Forczek
"Oh sooo good burgers - one of the best I ever had! (#2 with horseradish). Great beer and whiskey selection too - we will be..."
"Loved everything! The rolls and butter were so good. The sweet tea was great! And the food (fried catfish and shrimp) was the best I have ate..."
Megan Williamson Yañez
"We stopped here just traveling through, the place is not that big but the food was delicious. Good home cooked..."
Lynn Hanson
"People might think I'm prejudiced if I write a review because the owner Jennifer is my first cousin, but I always tell it like it is. This Lady Can..."
Terry Cole
"The owner and staff are super friendly...down to Earth...good people. The food is so delicious we came back the second..."
Donna McDaniel
"The food was so delicious. Everything was very well seasoned and it came out very promptly. The staff was nice. We will definitely make it our stop..."
Venecia Malagon-Ybarra
"Had lunch there today for the first time. Chicken fried steak, green beans, and mashed potatoes were great. Service was great..."
David Mason
"Wife and I loved the food and highly recommend it..."
Steve Zepeda
"Just left the Pharm on the way to Houston. My husband, daughter, and I loved it. The chicken fried steak, sausage, and catfish were fantastic. Also..."
Amy Hawley
"Just passing through and decided to try it out! We had the ribeye, fish, chicken tenders, peach cobbler and banana pudding and everything was..."
Cassie Wolever
"Fish and shrimp, mac and cheese, green beans...some of the best I've ever had! Pleasant, prompt wait..."
Renee Spurgeon Nolen
"Great homemade southern fried cookin. Sweet tea is as sweet as it should be it's like a sip of the South with every drink. The prices are very..."
Hungry Sparrow
"They need to update their website because they have increased their prices on their steaks. Popped in here on the way home, ordered a steak sandwich,..."
Brian Stuhler
"Usually we always stop at buccees. This time we decided to try some place new. The Pharm was pretty highly rated. The decor is fantastic. Plenty to..."
M Bilal Zafar
"First time here and loved it. Clean place, friendly staff, and great food. The only problem you'll have is deciding what to get. It's all..."
Alysia Lil One
"I have eaten here several times and each time I do, if I eat something besides a burger or anything between two pieces of bread, I feel like I've..."
Road Wanderer
"This was a great lunch. The steak sandwich was one thin slice but was still delicious and plenty of food. The kids eat and had leftovers as well. The..."
Jeremy Ford
"This is a great restaurant!!! We tried it out, when 5pm hit, the place was hopping!! Food was amazing!!! The first waitress who helped us was great,..."
Peter Roby
"Killer food! Great prices. Bait camp decor. What's not to..."
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