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San Marco Ristorante
2082 Kensington Ave., Snyder; 839-5876
Fine Northern Italian cuisine; one of Buffalo’s best suburban restaurants. Hours: Tu–Su, 5:30–10pm. $$
Santasiero’s Restaurant
1329 Niagara St., Buffalo; 886-9197
This is old-school, no-frills, Buffalo-style Italian-American
cuisine. Specialties: pasta fagioli, eggplant parmesan, and
pasta Santanesta. Hours: M–Sa, 11am–11pm; Su, 11am–
10pm. $
Santora’s Pizza Pub & Grill
1402 Millersport Hwy., Williamsville; 688-3081; 7800
Transit Rd.; 634-6000; santoras.com
Family owned in WN Y since 1927, fresh made Italian &
American favorites with natural ingredients. Patios,
banquets, catering, live music, 60 taps, wines, fine spirits,
70 TVs. Hours: Su–Th, 10am–1am; F–Sa 10am–2am,
extended bar hours. $$
Siena
4516 Main St., Snyder; 839-3108
Italian-American cuisine. Specialties include osso bucco,
wood-oven pizza, pasta, fish, steaks, homemade breads,
and Italian desserts. Private parties and take-out available. Hours: lunch, M–F, 11:30am–2pm; dinner, M–Sa,
5–10pm; Su, 4:30–9pm. $$
Sinatra’s
938 Kenmore Ave., Buffalo; 877-9419
Italian-American cuisine in a fine dining atmosphere.
Specialties: braciole, osso bucco, and veal specials. Hours:
daily, 5–10pm. $$$
Tappo
338 Ellicott St., Buffalo; 259-8130
Chef Mike Andrzejewski’s Italian-American comfort
classics are offered in addition to an affordable $15 per
bottle wine list. Hours: M–Th, 5–10pm; F–S, 5–11pm; Su,
3–9pm. $$
Trattoria Aroma
307 Bryant St., Buffalo; 881-7592; 5229 Main St., Williamsville; 631-2687; 4840 N. French Rd., E. Amherst; 688-8848
Traditional regional Italian cuisine with a European feel.
Brick oven pizzas, house-made pastas, and distinctive
seafood. Attached Enoteca Wine Bar. thearomagroup.com.
Hours: Bryant St.: lunch, M–F, 11:30am–4:30pm; Sunday
brunch, 11am–3pm; dinner, Su–Th, 5–10pm; F–Sa, 5pm–
midnight. Main St.: lunch, Tu–F, 11:30am–2:30pm; dinner,
Tu–Th, 5–10pm; F–Sa, 5–11pm; Su, 4–9pm. N. French Rd.:
Tu–Th, 5–10pm; F–Sa, 5–11pm; Su, 4–9pm. $$
Vera
220 Lexington Ave., Buffalo; 551-6262
Vera, located on the vibrant block of Lexington and Ashland, is best known for its artisanal cocktails and thriving
bar scene. A casual menu and hip dining room keep this
place hoppin’. Hours: M–Th, 5pm–midnight; F–Sa, 5pm–
2am. $$
Village Eatery Italian Bistro
429 Davison Rd., Lockport; 433-0688
The Village Eatery’s menu offers over thirty wines by the
glass and an extensive menu featuring Italian classics.
Hours: M–Sa, 11am–10pm; Su, noon–8pm. $$
Villagio
7 Monroe St., Ellicottville; 699-2199
Osteria 166’s country cousin serves up fine Italian with-family-style options Hours: Tu–Th, 4pm–10pm; Fr, 4pm–
11pm; Sa, 3pm–11pm, Su, noon–9pm. $$$
Vino’s
1652 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo; 332-2166
A small Italian restaurant located near Amherst Street on
Elmwood Avenue. Hours: W–Sa, 5–9pm. $
JAPANESE
Fuji Grill
736 Maple Rd., Williamsville; 688-6199;
4151 McKinley Pkwy., Hamburg; 646-6688
Sushi bar known for its creative rolls, plus other favorites,
including tempura. Hours: M–Th, 11am–10pm; F–Sa,
11am–11pm; Su, noon–10pm. $$
Ichiban Sushi Bar & Steakhouse
3192 Sheridan Dr., Amherst; 833-1605
Ichicban offers hibachi, sushi, and Japanese cuisine.
Private rooms with wi-fi. Hours: Su–Th, 11:30am–9:30pm;
F–Sa, 11:30am–10:30pm. $$
Kuni’s
226 Lexington Ave., Buffalo; 881-3800
A sushi favorite, Kuni’s is the only sushi restaurant in
WNY headed/owned by an itamae. Classic, deftly-prepared, nuanced sushi preparations and other offerings
make Kuni’s a popular spot. Hours: Tu– Th, 5–10pm; F–
Sa, 5–11pm. $$
Orchid Asian Bistro
2756 Elmwood Ave., Kenmore; 877-8880
Offering both Japanese and Thai favorites. Hours: T–Th,
11am—9:30pm; F—Sa, 11am—10:30pm; Su, 3pm—9:30pm
$$
Sakura Restaurant
3719 Union Rd., Cheektowaga; 683-7310
Specializes in sushi, and also features combination plates.
Hours: M–F, lunch, noon–3pm; dinner, 5–10pm; Sa–Su,
2–10pm. $$
Sato
739 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo; 931-9146
Sushi, a large selection of lunch and dinner specials, and
ramen, ramen, ramen make this Japanese restaurant a
unique WN Y eatery. Hours: M, 5–10pm; Tu–Sa, 11:30am–
10pm; Su, noon–9pm. $$
Sato Ramen
3268 Main St., Buffalo; 835-7286
An umptempo noodle bar featuring housemade ramen and
soba. Hours: M–Th, 11:30am–10pm; Fr, 11:30am–11pm, Sat,
noon–11pm. $$
Seabar
475 Ellicott, Buffalo; 332-2928
One of chef Mike Andrzejewski’s creative visions, Seabar
offers his trademark sushi as well as a broad array of
worldly flavors and preparations. Hours: lunch, M–F,
11:30am–2:30pm; dinner, M–Th, 4:30–9:30pm; F–Sa,
4:30–10:30pm. $$
Yakitori & Donburi
546 Niagara Falls Blvd., Tonawanda; 835-0090
Fresh and delicious Japanese and Chinese cuisine, including hibachi, skewers, curries, and rice dishes . Hours: M–F,
Lunch: 4pm_12am, Sa, Su, 11:30am–12am $$
Yoshi
33 Elm St.., East Aurora; 714-9372
Super fresh sushi, lovely environment, and very friendly
service are hallmarks of this modern casual Japanese
restaurant. Hours: M–F, Lunch: 11:30am–2:30pm; Dinner:
4:30–9:30pm, Sa, 4–10pm $$$
Taisho Bistro & Steakhouse
3332 Sheridan Dr., Amherst; 835-8088
Unique to our area, Taisho offers sushi, hibachi, and a
variety of other Japanese favorites such as yakitori. Hours:
M–Th, 11am–10:30pm; F–Sa, 11am–midnight, Su, noon–
9pm. $$
Wasabi
100 Plaza Dr., Ste. C, Williamsville; 689-5888; 752
Elmwood Ave., Buffalo; 887-8388
Owner and chef Tony Kang has made sushi for over twenty
years. Hours: M–Th, 11am–10:30pm; F–Sa, 11am–11pm; Su,
12:30–10pm. $$
JUICE BAR
Ashker’s Juice Bar
1414 Amherst St., Buffalo; 886-2233
This Elmwood Village gathering place serves a variety of
fruit and vegetable juices and a menu of breakfast offerings,
sandwiches, and salads. Hours: M–Sa, 7am–10pm, Su, 9am–
5pm. $$
Code Blu
23 Allen St., Buffalo; 606-9803
Fresh juices in Allentown. Hours: M–Sa, 11am–7pm.
$$
Nature’s Apothecary
1382 Hertel Ave., Buffalo; 866-9513
This juice bar and raw food shop has moved and expanded
hours and is perfect for a healthy juice, snack, or meal.
Hours: Tu, W, F, 11am–6pm, Th, Sa, Su, 11am–4pm.
Organic 3 Cafe
4446 Main St., Snyder; 204-0031
Fresh juices and coffee are offered here, and an organic
menu of lunch fare rounds out the offerings. Hours: M–F,
10am–5:30pm; Sa, 10am–5pm. $$
Press Raw Food & Juice
197 Grant St., Buffalo; 464-3695
This shop offers beautifully crafted juices and a light menu
of raw food items. Call for hours. $$
Quench Juice Bar
5461 Main St., Williamsville; 634-0713
This juice bar in the Village serves a vareity of juices and
smoothies. M–F, 10:30am–7pm; Sa–Su, 9am–6pm.
$$
Squeeze Juice Bar
5419 Main St., Williamsville; 565-1000
Cold-pressed juices. M–F, 7am–8pm; Sa, 9am–6pm; Su,
9am–4pm. $$
Raw is Life
1238 Walden Ave., Cheektowaga; 894-7299
A menu of raw food, healthy options, and juice drinks. M,
noon–5-m; T–F, 10am–6pm; Sa, 11am–6pm. $$
KOREAN
Arirang
1416 Millersport Hwy., Williamsville; 639-7384
Serving a selection of Korean and Japanese dishes, Arirang
has long been a favorite for business lunches and casual
evening meals. Hours: T–Su, 11:30am–10pm; Su, 11:30am–
8pm. $$
Koreana
1010 Sheridan Dr., Tonawanda; 836-5858
Specializing in traditional, fresh Korean cuisine,
Koreana’s comfort food is about as authentic as
it gets. No table service. Hours: M–Sa, 11:30am–
8pm. $
Woo Chon Korea House Restaurant
402 Evans St., Williamsville; 626-5980
Quaint and cozy atmosphere with good food at a good
value. Hours: M–Sa, 11:30am–9:30pm. $$
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