25 Essential Buffalo Institutions
From neighborhood classics to high-wire tasting rooms, these are the places shaping the modern dining identity of Buffalo.
Vice Restaurant
New York
an everyday essential bar & grill address in Buffalo, pairing editorial magnetism with a Beam Score of 88.2.
Neat
New York
an everyday essential table known for disciplined restaurant cooking, strong local gravity, and Beam Score momentum at 86.8.
Parkside Meadow
New York
an everyday essential favorite for readers tracking Buffalo's most persuasive bar & grill rooms, anchored by a Beam Score of 84.0.
Britesmith Brewing - Williamsville
Buffalo, New York
4.5 stars from 1,195 reviews for this restaurant address in Buffalo.
The Salty Chefs
Buffalo, New York
4.9 stars from 319 reviews for this american restaurant address in Buffalo.
Southern Junction
Buffalo, New York
4.8 stars from 838 reviews for this barbecue restaurant address in Buffalo.
Giancarlo’s Sicilian Steakhouse
Buffalo, New York
4.6 stars from 1,218 reviews for this steak house address in Buffalo.
Strong Hearts Buffalo
Buffalo, New York
4.8 stars from 694 reviews for this vegan restaurant address in Buffalo.
Teton Kitchen Thai & Japanese Cuisine
Buffalo, New York
4.5 stars from 1,158 reviews for this sushi restaurant address in Buffalo.
Augie’s
Buffalo, New York
4.5 stars from 1,265 reviews for this hamburger restaurant address in Buffalo.
Ballyhoo
Buffalo, New York
4.5 stars from 1,028 reviews for this bar & grill address in Buffalo.
99 Brick Oven Bar & Grille
Buffalo, New York
4.6 stars from 964 reviews for this bar & grill address in Buffalo.
Crenshaw's Chicken And Waffles
Buffalo, New York
4.9 stars from 813 reviews for this restaurant address in Buffalo.
Bella Ciao
Buffalo, New York
4.6 stars from 709 reviews for this restaurant address in Buffalo.
Cafe 59
Buffalo, New York
4.5 stars from 688 reviews for this restaurant address in Buffalo.
Jack Rabbit
Buffalo, New York
4.6 stars from 1,091 reviews for this bar & grill address in Buffalo.
Alton's Restaurant - Cheektowaga
Buffalo, New York
4.3 stars from 2,360 reviews for this family restaurant address in Buffalo.
Fat Bob's Smokehouse
Buffalo, New York
4.5 stars from 1,822 reviews for this barbecue restaurant address in Buffalo.
Swan Street Diner
Buffalo, New York
4.6 stars from 1,237 reviews for this diner address in Buffalo.
The Wellington Pub
Buffalo, New York
4.5 stars from 653 reviews for this restaurant address in Buffalo.
Eat Rite Foods
Buffalo, New York
4.7 stars from 291 reviews for this health food restaurant address in Buffalo.
HCK Hot Chicken
Buffalo, New York
4.7 stars from 922 reviews for this chicken restaurant address in Buffalo.
Ripa's Italian Restaurant
Buffalo, New York
4.5 stars from 458 reviews for this italian restaurant address in Buffalo.
Hearth + Press
Buffalo, New York
4.3 stars from 469 reviews for this pizza restaurant address in Buffalo.
Smokin' Little Diner
Buffalo, New York
4.7 stars from 1,077 reviews for this barbecue restaurant address in Buffalo.