Eat
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 half-moon
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.
$$
Redline Drive In
5117 W. Lake Rd., Mayville, ON; 753-5550
Retro diner with seating indoors and outdoors, plus car
service. Good burgers and salads, don’t skip the milk-shake! This restaurant is open seasonally. Hours: daily,
11am–9pm. $
Points East
Rochester
Aunt Rosie’s
350 East Main St., Rochester; 905-468-4000
Rosie’s offers well-prepared, homey yet modern Italian-American fare in a casual, bright setting. Hours: lunch,
M–W, 10am–3pm; Th–F, 10am–4pm; dinner, Th–Sa,
5–9pm. $$
Cure
50 Rochester Public Market, Rochester; 585-563-7941
This delightful restaurant features an intimate dining
room, excellent craft cocktails, and a fresh array of
French-inspired shared plates and entrees. Hours: W–Su,
5–11pm; brunch, Sun 11am–2pm. $$
Revelry, The
1290 University Ave., Rochester; 585-340-6454
Modest portions of low country Southern favorites. Deep
South menu available on Sunday nights, after brunch
service. Hours: lunch, F, 11:30am–2:30pm; brunch, Su,
11:30am–2:30pm; dinner, Tu–Th, 5–10pm; F-Sa, 5pm–
11pm; Su, 5–9pm. $$$
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.
$$$
WINE BAR
Just Vino
846 Main St., Buffalo; 725-0166
Along with wines from around the world, each month
Just Vino features wines from different wine regions.
Hours: M–Th, 3pm–midnight; F–Sa, 3pm–1am; Su, 3pm–
midnight. $
Lewiston Stone House
755 Center St., Lewiston; 754-7759
Enjoy small plates and an interesting selection of wines at
this rustic rathskeller in an historic building. Hours: F–Sa,
5pm–midnight. $
Pairings
5893 Main St., Williamsville; 630-5951
Diverse beer and wine list in a casual atmosphere. Hours:
M–Th, 3–11pm; F–Sa, 3pm–1am. $$
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. $$$
Casa Mia
3518 Portage Rd., Niagara Falls, ON; + 1 905-356-5410
The renowned Niagara restaurant, which has been owned
and operated by the Mollica family for the past 25 years,
serves as a gathering place for food lovers who pay homage to the creativity, flair, and culinary expression that
defines matriarch and chef Luciana Mollica. $$$$
Garrison House, The
111C, Unit 2, Garrison Village Dr., Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON; 905-468-4000
Some of the best fare in No TL, Garrison House is homey
and packed with locals. It offers gastropub fare and good
libations. Hours: Su–Th, 11:30am–11pm; F–Sa, 11: 30 am–
midnight. $$
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 $$$
LIV Restaurant
253 Taylor Rd. SS4., Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON; 905-
688-2550
Located within the White Oakes Resort & Spa, LIV’s austere
dining room underpins the vibrant dishes created by chef
Michael Price, who focuses on working with seasonal, locally
sourced ingredients. Hours: breakfast, daily, 7–11am; dinner,
Su–Th, 5–9pm; F–Sa, 5–10pm. $$$
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;255 Buffalo St., Hamburg
Thai food, including Pad Thai and vegetarian dishes.
Hours: M–Th, 11am–10pm; F–Sa, 11am–11pm; Su, 11am–
10pm. $$
Saigon Café
520 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo; 883-1252
Authentic Vietnamese and Thai cuisine, including spring
and summer rolls, Vietnamese pancakes, Thai duck.
Hours: M–Th, 11am–11pm; F–Sa, 11am–midnight; Su,
11am–10pm. $$
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;
takeout available. Hours: M– Th, 11am–
10pm; F, 11am–10:30p.m.; Su, 12–9:30pm
$$
Sun Roll
617 Main St., Buffalo; 855-3976 sunrollusa.com
Asian fusion wraps and black rice sushi in the EXPO
Market. Specialties: beef stew mega roll; tea leaf dressing.
Hours: M–Sat, 11am–9pm $$
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. $$
Thai Orchid Café
416 Evans St., Williamsville; 565-2094
Fresh contemporary Thai cuisine served in a dining room
decorated with fresh orchids. Hours: M–Th, 11am–10pm;
F–Sa, 11am–11pm; Su, 11am–10pm. $
STEAKHOUSE
Adam’s Rib
4517 Main St., Snyder; 839-3846
Daily lunch and dinner specials featuring shrimp scampi
strip steaks, chicken pot pie, lamb chops, and prime rib.
Hours: M–Sa, 11:30am–10pm. $$$
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.
$$$$
Center Cut
425 Center St., Lewiston; 405-7363
Classic steakhouse featuring raw oysters, poultry,
seafood, chops, and, of course, steaks. Awide selection of scotches augment the wine list and craft beers
on draft. Hours: dinner, Su–Th, 5–9:30pm; F–Sa,
5–11pm; brunch, Su, 11am–3pmam–11pm.
$$$$
Russell’s Steaks, Chops & More
6675 Transit Rd., Williamsville; 636-4900
Russell J. Salvatore has used his forty years in the
business to complete his newest vision. Experience
hospitality and cuisine all under one roof at the new
Salvatore’s Grand Hotel and his signature restaurant.
Visit salvatoresgrand.com for more info. Hours: daily,
5–9pm. $$$
Scotch ‘n Sirloin
3999 Maple Rd., Amherst; 837-4900
Classic WN Y 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.
$$$$
SEAR
200 Delaware Ave.; 319-1090
SEAR is a modern take on the traditional steakhouse and
features a contemporary, chef-driven menu, an extensive
wine list, and well-curated craft cocktail program. Hours:
11am–11pm daily. $$$$
Steak, Stone, & Sushi
5772 S. Transit Rd., Lockport; 433-1459
A mash-up of a Japanese hibachi joint and a classic steakhouse. Hours: M– W, 11am–10pm; Th, 11am–11pm; F–Sa,
11am–11pm; Su, noon–10am. $$$
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