25 years, serves as a gathering place for food lovers who
pay homage to the creativity, flair, and culinary expression
that defines matriarch and chef Luciana Mollica�;
$$$$
Garrison House, The
111C, Unit 2, Garrison Village Dr., Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON; 905-468-4000
Some of the best fare in No TL, Garrison House is homey
and packed with locals� It offers gastropub fare and good
libations� Hours: Su–Th, 11:30am–11pm; F–Sa, 11: 30
am–midnight� ;;;$$
Ming Teh
126 Niagara Blvd., Fort Erie, ON; 905-
871-7971; mingtehrestaurant.com
Discover a unique dining experience
overlooking the Niagara River with
the best gourmet Chinese cusine just
over the Peace Bridge� Tu–Su, 11am–
10pm ;;$$$
LIV Restaurant
253 Taylor Rd. SS4., Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON; 905-
688-2550
Located within the White Oakes Resort & Spa, LIV’s
austere dining room underpins the vibrant dishes created
by chef Michael Price, who focuses on working with
seasonal, locally sourced ingredients� Hours: breakfast,
daily, 7–11am; dinner, Su–Th, 5–9pm; F–Sa, 5–10pm�
;;$$$
Pie Plate Bakery & Cafe, The
1516 Niagara Stone Rd., Virgil, ON; 905-468-9743
A casual ambiance and delicious, made-from-scratch food
sets Pie Plate apart from many other restaurants in the
area� It offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner� Hours: Tu–Su,
10am–6pm� ;$$
Treadwell Farm to Table
114 Queen St., Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON; 905-934-
9797
Fine, seasonal fare offered by one of the area’s earliest
farm-to-table chefs� Reservations required� Hours: Su–
Sa, lunch, 11:30am–2:30pm, dinner, 5pm–10pm� ;
;$$$
Toronto
Bar Isabel
797 College St., Toronto, ON; 416-532-2222
Considered one of the best restaurants in Canada, Bar
Isabel features delicious Spanish-themed fare: pinxtos,
tapas, and a cheese and cure meat selection make it a
great place to eat with friends� Entrees such as chargrilled
octopus and sweetbreads are also available; be sure to
save room for Basque Cake� Hours: daily, 6pm–2am; late
night menu available� ;;;$$$
Fat Pasha
414 Dupont St., Toronto, ON; 647-340-6142
Middle Eastern and Lebanese flavor profiles meld into
one incredible, casual menu at this fun restaurant� With
a full Jewish fish shop/bagel joint mashup attached
(Schmaltz Appetizing), it’s a great place to stop for lunch
or dinner� Hours: lunch, W–Su, 11am–3pm; dinner, S–T,
5–10:30pm; W–Sa, 5–11pm� ;;$$
Le Select
432 Wellington St. W, Toronto, ON; 416-596-6405
Le Select is a quintessential French bistro, with halfmoon booths, perfect service, and a menu to match�
Offering lunch, brunch, and dinner, Le Select has an
incredible wine list and a good selection of classic bistro
fare� Hours: M–W, 11:30am–11pm; Th–F, 11:30am–
11:30pm; Sa, 11am–10:30pm; Su, 10:30am–10:30pm�
;;$$$
Points South
Cattaraugus and Chutauqua counties
Italian Fisherman
61 Lakeside Dr., Bemus Point; 386-7000
Dine inside from a menu of steaks, chops, and fish, or
outside, with more casual cuisine, live music, and a great
view of the lake� This restaurant is open seaosnally� Hours:
daily, 4:30pm–close� ;;;$$
Mustard Seed, The
315 Pine St., South Dayton; 988-3800
Homey and cute, The Mustard Seed offers an extensive
menu of casual American food, but locally-sourced meat
and produce make it special� Gluten free, vegetarian and
vegan menus are also available� Hours: Th–Sa, 11am–
8pm� ;;$$
Redline Drive In
5117 W. Lake Rd., Mayville, ON; 753-5550
Retro diner with seating indoors and outdoors, plus
car service� Good burgers and salads, don’t skip the
milkshake! This restaurant is open seasonally� Hours: daily,
11am–9pm� ;;$
Steakhouse
Adam’s Rib
4517 Main St., Snyder; 839-3846
Daily lunch and dinner specials featuring shrimp scampi
strip steaks, chicken pot pie, lamb chops, and prime rib�
Hours: M–Sa, 11:30am–10pm� I;;$$$
Black & Blue
5493 Sheridan Dr., Amherst; 839-2525
Steak and fresh seafood; private rooms are also
available for this popular Rochester chain� Hours:
lunch, M–F, 11:30am–2:30pm; dinner, M–Th, 4: 30–
10pm; F–Sa, 4:30–11pm; Su, 4–9pm� ;I;
$$$$
Center Cut
425 Center St., Lewiston; 405-7363
Classic steakhouse featuring raw oysters, poultry,
seafood, chops, and, of course, steaks� Awide selection
of scotches augment the wine list and craft beers
on draft� Hours: dinner, Su–Th, 5–9:30pm; F–Sa,
5–11pm; brunch, Su, 11am–3pmam–11pm�;;
$$$$
E. B. Green’s Steakhouse
Two Fountain Plaza, Buffalo; 855-4870
Specialties include porterhouse steak, prime rib,
and single-cut filet mignon at this classic American
steakhouse� Hours: M–Su, 5–11pm� ;;
$$$
Russell’s Steaks, Chops & More
6675 Transit Rd., Williamsville; 636-4900
Russell J� Salvatore has used his forty years in the business to complete his newest vision� Experience hospitality and cuisine all under one roof at the new Salvatore’s
Grand Hotel and his signature restaurant� Visit salvato-resgrand�com for more info� Hours: daily, 5–9pm�
;$$$
Scotch ‘n Sirloin
3999 Maple Rd., Amherst; 837-4900
Classic WNY steakhouse featuring cuts of beef and a
variety of other offerings� Hours: M–Th, 11:30am–9pm;
F, 11:30am–10pm; Sa, 4:30pm–10pm; Su, 4–9p�
;;$$$
Steak, Stone, & Sushi
5772 S. Transit Rd., Lockport; 433-1459
A mash-up of a Japanese hibachi joint and a classic
steakhouse� Hours: M–W, 11am–10pm; Th, 11am–
11pm; F–Sa, 11am–11pm; Su, noon–10am� ;
$$$
Texas de Brazil
1 Walden Galleria, Cheektowaga; 683-0013
Texas de Brazil is a Brazilian-American Churrascaria
(steakhouse) that combines the cuisine of Southern
America with generous spirit of Texas� Hours: M–Th,
5–9: 30 pm; F, 5–10pm; Sa, 4–10pm; Su� 4–9pm�
;;I;$$$
Wine bar
Just Vino
846 Main St., Buffalo; 725-0166
Along with wines from around the world, each month Just
Vino features wines from different wine regions� Hours:
M–Th, 3pm–midnight; F–Sa, 3pm–1am; Su, 3pm–
midnight� ;;$
Lewiston Stone House
755 Center St., Lewiston; 754-7759
Enjoy small plates and an interesting selection of wines at
this rustic rathskeller in an historic building� Hours: F–Sa,
5pm–midnight� ;I;;$
Pairings
5893 Main St., Williamsville; 630-5951
Diverse beer and wine list in a casual atmosphere� Hours:
M–Th, 3–11pm; F–Sa, 3pm–1am� ;;$$
Wine on Third
501 Third St., Niagara Falls; 285-9463
A wine bar featuring tapas and full-sized appetizers and
entrees� Hours: M–Sa, 4pm–closing� ;;;$$
On the Road
Points North
AG Inspired Cuisine
5195 Magdalen St., Niagara Falls, ON; + 1 289-292-
0005
Inspired by the growers and producers of Niagara, the
menu utilizes regional and seasonal ingredients, brought
together by the inventive hand of executive chef, Cory
Linkson� Beautifully designed, unique, and delicious
dishes� ;;;$$$
Ancaster Mill
548 Old Dundas Rd., Ancaster, ON + 1 905-648-1828
Chef’s at Ancaster Mill are passionate about farm to table
and create a compelling expression of the values of Slow
Food with Earth to Table’s four season testament to the
importance of food that has been grown with care and
cooked with conviction� ;;;$$$
Casa Mia
3518 Portage Rd., Niagara Falls, ON; + 1 905-356-
5410
The renowned Niagara restaurant, which has been
owned and operated by the Mollica family for the past
Winfield’s Pub
1213 Ridge Rd., Lackawanna; 821-0700
This pub offers consistently well-executed, housemade
casual fare made from high-quality ingredients� Craft beer
and modern cocktails round out the offerings� Hours: T–
Th, 11am–11pm; F–Sa, 11am–midnight; Su, 3pm–
midnight� ;;;$$
Woodcock Brothers Brewery
638 Lake St., Wilson; 333-4000
This beautifully restored cold storage building
houses Niagara County’s only brewery and also
serves wood-fired pizza and other items� Hours:
M–Th, noon–10pm; F–Sa, noon–11pm; Su, noon–
8pm� ;;;$$
World of Beer
Walden Galleria, Cheektowaga, 683-0947
Fifty craft beers on tap, over 500 in the cooler, and a
menu of tasty tavern fare that’s crafted to go perfectly
with beer� Hours: Su-W, 11am–12am; Th–Sa, 11am–
2am� ;;;$$
Thai/Vietnamese
99 Fastfood Restaurant
3396 Bailey Ave., Buffalo; 836-6058
This long-standing Buffalo favorite has recently come
under new ownership� Specialties include pho, Vietnam-ese-style barbecue, and fresh spring rolls� Hours: M–Sa,
11am–10pm; Su, 10:30am–8:30pm� ;;$
Jasmine Thai Restaurant
1330 Niagara Falls Blvd., Tonawanda; 838-3011
Classic Thai cuisine� Hours: M–Th, 11:30am–9:30pm;
F, 11:30am–10pm; Sa, noon–10pm; Su, noon–
9:30pm� ;I;;;;$$
Kaydara Noodle Bar
777 Main St., Buffalo; 768-0038
Noodle bar with open kitchen and South Asian cuisine�
Hours: M–F, lunch, 11am–3pm; dinner, 5–10pm; Sa
5–11pm; Su, noon–8pm� ;;$$
King & I
2188 Kensington Ave., Amherst; 839-2950
This Thai restaurant has been a neighborhood staple
for many years and also operates the Thai Me Up food
truck� Hours: M–F, 11am–9pm; Sa 2–9pm� ;
;$$
Lin Restaurant
927 Tonawanda St., Buffalo; 260-2625
Classic Thai and Burmese fare are on offer at this
Riverside restaurant, located next to Lin Asian Market�
Hours: Daily, 11am–10pm� ;;$$
Pho Dollar
322 West Ferry St., Buffalo; 768-0049
Some of the area’s best pho, plus a large assortment of
other fresh Vietnamese/Thai dishes� Karaoke, too! Hours:
M–Th, 11am–10pm; F–Sa, 11am–2am�;$
Red Pepper
3910 Maple Rd., Amherst; 831-3878
Features tasty Chinese and Vietnamese noodle
dishes� Hours: M–Th, 11:30am–10pm; F, 11:30am–
11pm; Sa, noon–11pm; Su, noon–10pm� ;;
;$
Saigon Bangkok
512 Niagara Falls Blvd., Tonawanda; 837-2115;
8080 Transit Rd., Williamsville; 632-8884.
Thai food, including Pad Thai and vegetarian dishes�
Hours: M–Th, 11am–10pm; F–Sa, 11am–11pm; Su,
11am–10pm� ;;;$$
Saigon Café
520 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo; 883-1252
Authentic Vietnamese and Thai cuisine, including spring
and summer rolls, Vietnamese pancakes, Thai duck�
Hours: M–Th, 11am–11pm; F–Sa, 11am–midnight; Su,
11am–10pm� I;;;;$$
Sun Cuisines
1989 Niagara St., Buffalo; 447-0202;
5759 Main St., Williamsville; 313-2211;
suncuisines.com
Award-winning Burmese food� Enjoy
the only black rice bar in the US� Curry,
Pad Thai, Sashimi� Casual setting; take-out available� Hours: M–Th, 11am–10pm; F, 11am–
10:30p�m�; Su, 12–9:30pm ;;;$$
Sun Roll
1615 Main St., Buffalo; 855-3976 sunrollusa.com
Asian fusion wraps and black rice sushi in the Buffalo’s Theater Distric� Specialties: beef stew mega roll;
tea leaf dressing� Hours: M–Sat, 11am–9pm ;I
;$$
Taste of Siam
810 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo; 886-0746
A streamlined menu in a beautiful, daylight-filled
setting� Hours: M–Th, lunch, 11:30am–10pm; F–Sa,
5pm–11:30pm; Su, noon–8pm� ;$$
Thai Orchid Café
416 Evans St., Williamsville; 565-2094
Fresh contemporary Thai cuisine served in a dining room
decorated with fresh orchids� Hours: M–Th, 11am–10pm;
F–Sa, 11am–11pm; Su, 11am–10pm� ;;$
