Eat
Cugino’s Italian Restaurant
6011 Main St., Williamsville; 633-8432
Northern Italian inspired cuisine with a focus on fresh
seafood, pasta, and other contemporary Italian favorites�
Hours: M–Th, 11am–10pm; F–Sa, 11am–11pm; Su,
11am–9pm� ;;I;$$
Curly’s Bar and Grill
647 Ridge Rd., Lackawanna; 824-9716
Caribbean/traditional fare� Specialties: Jamaican
jerk chicken and homemade breads� Hours: M–F,
11am–10pm; Sa, 5–10pm; Su, 3–9pm� ;;
$$$
Daniels Restaurant
174 Buffalo St., Hamburg; 648-6554
A charming destination in the Village of Hamburg� Chef
owned, classic menu, daily specials, and fixed price menu
options (Tues-Thurs) include app, entree, and dessert�� Hours:
Tu–Sa, 5–close� ;I;$$$
Dog Bar, The
1913 Davis Rd., West Falls; 652-5550
Cocktails, steaks, chops, seafood, and lamb� Hours: W–
Sa, 5–10pm; Su, 4–9pm� ;;$$$
Elite Fine Dining
301 Cleveland Dr., Cheektowaga; 831-8181
Elite uses the finest USDA choice beef, hormone free, grass-fed
pork and free range chicken� All entrees come with potato or
risotto and house vegetables� Call for hours ;$$$$
Garlock’s Restaurant
35 South Transit Rd., Lockport; 433-5595
Serving the Niagara region since 1946, specializing in
prime rib, tenderloin, lamb chops, and lobster� Hours:
M–Th, 4:30–11:30pm; F–Sa, 4:30pm–midnight; Su,
3:30–10pm� ;;$$
Hideaway Grille, The
399 Division St., North Tonawanda; 694-2710
Specials include seafood, chicken, and pasta� Private
room for small parties� Hours: M–F, lunch, 11:30am–3pm;
dinner, M–Sa, 4–10pm� ;;$$
Hoak’s Restaurant
4100 Lakeshore Rd., Hamburg; 627-4570
Fabulous view of Lake Erie and downtown Buffalo� Seafood,
steaks, and children’s dishes� Hours: M–Th, 11am–11pm; F–
Sa, 11am–11:30pm; Su, noon–11pm� ;I;;;$$
Hutch’s
1375 Delaware Ave., Buffalo; 885-0074
Cuisine infused with Southwestern and Pacific Rim flavors� Specialties include stuffed poblano pepper, softs-hell crab, grilled tuna, and more� Hours: M–Th, 5–10pm;
F–Sa, 5pm–midnight; Su, 4–9pm� I;;;$$$
F–Sa, 5–11pm; Su, 5–9pm� ;;;$$$$
Acqua
2192 Niagara St., Buffalo; 874-5400
With an extensive patio bar, the view is hard to beat; banquets only� ;I;;;$$
Asa Ransom House Country Inn
10529 Main St., Clarence; 759-2315
A village inn with country dining, à la carte menu, afternoon tea, and lodging� Reservations recommended� Afternoon tea served Tu, Th, and Sa, 1–4pm� Hours: Su, Tu–F,
4–8pm; Sa, 5–8pm� ;I;;;$$$
Bacchus Wine Bar & Restaurant
56 West Chippewa St., Buffalo; 854-9463
One of Buffalo’s best restaurants, Bacchus offers over 200
varieties of wine by the glass� Menu offers small, sophisticated plates and comforting, well-executed entrees� Plus,
banquet options and a well-appointed back patio� Hours:
Tu– Th, 5–11pm; F–Sa, 5pm–midnight� ;I;;;$$
Bijou Grille
643 Main St., Buffalo; 847-1512
California bistro and Italian food, pizzas, flatbreads, and
fresh, housemade desserts across from Shea’s� Open
every day and evening there is a show at Shea’s Performing Arts Center ;;;$$$
Black Sheep, The
367 Connecticut St., Buffalo; 884-1100
Award-winning chef-owners Steven & Ellen Gedra offer
creative farm-to-table fare in a welcoming space� Seasonal cocktails, rotating wine list, and local brews pair
with nightly specials� Plus seasonal brunch on the patio�
Hours: M–Th, 5–10pm; F–Sa, 5–11pm� ;I;$$
Buffalo Proper
333 Franklin St., Buffalo; 783-8699
Chef Edward Forster and noted barman Jon Karel present
Buffalo with a new dining option—a lively cocktail bar paired
with a kitchen offering distinctly modern, yet comforting food�
Share large entrees designed for groups or a selection of
smaller plates� Proper serves food until 2 am� Hours: Tu–Th,
5pm–2am; F, 3pm–2am; Sa–Su, 5pm–2am� ;I;$$
Carte Blanche
61 Buffalo St., Hamburg; 380-2677
Carte Blanche works in conjunc-
tion with local farmers to offer a
true taste of our region� The menu
changes with the seasons, and the
quality of the ingredients is of the
utmost importance� Hours- Tu–Th, 4–10pm; Fri–Sat
4–11pm ;;;I;$$
Eastern European
Balkan Dining
687 Kenmore Ave., Kenmore; 834-0462
This family-owned and operated eatery serves up homemade comfort food from the Balkan region� Be sure to save
room for dessert� Hours: Tu–Su, 10:30am–8:30pm� $
Peter K’s
2709 Harlem Rd., Cheektowaga; 893-9229
Buffalo-style casual fare, plus Peter K’s famous stuffed
potato pancake, available in fifteen varieties� Hours: Tu–W,
4–9 pm; Th–F, 11:30am–9pm; Sa, 4–9pm� ;;;$
Polish Villa II
1085 Harlem Rd., Cheektowaga; 822-4908
Homestyle potato pancakes and pierogi plus other Polish
and American favorites in a family atmosphere� Hours: M–F,
11am–9pm; Sa, 4–9pm, Su, 10am–8pm� ;;$
Ray’s Lounge and Catering
2070 Clinton St., Buffalo; 824-3227
Authentic homestyle pierogi and more� Available for private
booking� Hours: F, 4–8pm; Su, 11am–3pm� ;;;$$
Ethiopian
Gatur’s Ethiopian
69 Allen St., Buffalo; 881-8832
Ethiopian food served in a casual atmosphere in the heart of Allentown�
Hours: Tu–Th, 11am–9pm; F–Sa, 11am–10pm; Su, 11am–6pm�;$$
Lucy Ethiopian
388 Amherst St., Buffalo; 877-5829
Ethiopian food offered in a very casual setting at a very
causal pace� Hours: M–Sa, 11am–1:45am;$
Thea’s
634 Main St., East Aurora; 652-0390
Traditional Ethiopian fare in the heart of East Aurora�
Hours: M– Th, 11am–9pm; F-Sa, 11am–10pm; Su, noon–
9pm�;I;;;;$$
Fine Dining
31 Club
31 N. Johnson Pk., Buffalo; 332-3131
31 Club features a swanky dining room and banquet space� Menu
includes steak, chops, and pastas� Hours: M–Th, Su, 5–10pm; F–
Sa, 5–11pm; Sunday brunch, 11am–3pm� ;;;$$$
800 Maple
800 Maple Rd., Amherst; 688-5800
Wood-fired cooking, including great steaks, rotisserie
chicken, and other grilled favorites� Las Vegas-style
lounge area and bar that specializes in martinis and
wines; bar open at 4pm daily� Hours: M–Th, 5–10pm;
