Must-see restaurants in Buffalo

  • Black Sheep

    Buffalo

    Black Sheep likes to describe its style of western New York farm-to-table cuisine as 'global nomad,' which means you might find exciting, unique takes on…

  • Cole's

    Buffalo

    Since 1934 this atmospheric restaurant and bar has been dishing up local favorites such as beef on weck (roast beef on a caraway-seed roll) – try it with…

  • Betty's

    Buffalo

    On a quiet Allentown corner, bohemian Betty's does flavorful, fresh interpretations of American comfort food such as meatloaf. Brunch is deservedly…

  • Las Puertas

    Buffalo

    Las Puertas ('The Doors') serves up modern Mexican plates in a colorful, minimalist restaurant. The selection of mains is limited, but there are plenty of…

  • Five Points Bakery & Toast Cafe

    Buffalo

    Local artisan breads are served with toppings from typical (peanut butter and apple) to tastebud-tripping (sauerkraut and raclette) at this light-strewn…

  • Larkin Square

    Buffalo

    Dozens of food trucks from Buffalo and across western New York gather at the former soap factory turned common space for a fun and highly popular evening…

  • Gene McCarthy's

    Buffalo

    One of the best places to try Buffalo's famous chicken wings, this dive-y spot in the First Ward has been slinging specialties like Beef on Weck to hungry…

  • Parkside Candy

    Buffalo

    You won't regret making a pilgrimage to this historic sweet shop, with original retro decor as beautiful as the confections it purveys. There's also a…

  • EXPO Market

    Buffalo

    Modeled after Chelsea Market in NYC, this modern food hall attached to the classy Market Arcade in the Theater District is super popular with locals. Take…

  • Bread Hive

    Buffalo

    Bread Hive is both a funky cafe with delicious sandwiches named after female pop stars and a worker-owned baker cooperative. All of the bread is made on…

  • Anchor Bar

    Buffalo

    The story goes that Buffalo wings (deep-fried chicken wings in a spicy sauce) were invented here in 1964, although the restaurant has since changed…

  • Cantina Loco

    Buffalo

    Hip and always packed, this Allentown restaurant with a backyard patio serves up tacos, burritos and quesadillas. Some come with a twist such as the…

  • Ulrich's 1868 Tavern

    Buffalo

    Buffalo's oldest bar has been partially modernized and now draws a slightly younger clientele. Traditional German schnitzel is on the menu alongside…