Every year we look back at the most notable things that happened in the food and drink and entertainment industries. We look at the best new restaurants, the full list of places that opened and closed throughout the year, and the most popular topics and events across StepOutBuffalo.com. It’s fun to see where Buffalonians stepped out to most in 2022 – what made you stop scrolling and start drooling!
To compile this list we pulled together our content to find the most viewed restaurant listings and articles on StepOutBuffalo.com this year, both old spots and new, to get the 22 most popular restaurants of 2022 – in order. If you haven’t tried them yet, add these to your step out bucket list for the upcoming year!
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The Terrace
199 Lincoln Pkwy Buffalo, New York 14222 • $$$$$
Buffalo
Closed For January The Terrace at Delaware Park is located on the upper level of the Marcy Casino across from the Albright-Knox Art Gallery. The view ...
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High Violet Cocktail Lounge
710 Elmwood Ave Buffalo, NY 14222 • $$$$$
Buffalo
Located down a blind alley in the Elmwood Village, High Violet is a big city cocktail bar that transports guests to another place, maybe another time. ...
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Dos on The Lake
3800 Hoover Rd Blasdell, New York 14219 • $$$$$
Online
According to The Hamburg Sun on Jan 20, 2022, "Dos on the Lake will not reopen as a bar/restaurant under current ownership, leaving some wondering what ...
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Acqua Restaurant
2192 Niagara Street Buffalo, New York 14207 • $$$$$
North Buffalo
Acqua is now a full service restaurant and Banquet facility located on the Niagara River. Offering WNY's best outdoor patio, upscale casual dining, breathtaking ...
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Billy Club
228 Allen St Buffalo, New York 14201 • $$$$$
Buffalo
Billy Club is a full service restaurant and whiskey bar located in the historical Allentown district of Buffalo, New York. In addition to good wine, ...
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Macy’s Place Pizzeria – Kenmore
3100 Delaware Ave Kenmore, NY 14217 • $$$$$
North Buffalo
Buffalo Style Pizza, Wings, Subs & as well as wonky viral creations like no other! Read Our Article About Their Opening [sm_anypost columns="1" ...
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Patrick’s Rooftop
500, Pearl Street, Downtown Buffalo, New York 14202 • $$$$$
Buffalo
Patrick's Rooftop is the cherry on top at 500 Pearl. With awe-inspiring views of Downtown Buffalo and Lake Erie, Buffalo's highest rooftop bar is a must ...
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Griffon Brewery and Gastropub
115 S Water St Lewiston , NY 14092 • $$$$$
Niagara County
The Griffon House in Lewiston is moving to the former Water Street Landing location along the village's waterfront. They are looking to open the new location ...
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Buffalo RiverWorks
359 Ganson St Buffalo, New York 14203 • $$$$$
Buffalo
Buffalo RiverWorks is the city's premier riverfront, boating, sports, music and entertainment destination located along the banks of the Buffalo River. The ...
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D.A. Taste
368 Abbott Rd Buffalo, NY 14220 • $$$$$
South Buffalo
D.A. Taste's bestseller in the early going has been beef birria tacos (three for $12, nine for $25). Tortillas are dipped in a special oil before hitting ...
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Hofbrauhaus Buffalo
190 Scott St Buffalo, NY 14204 • $$$$$
Buffalo
The ninth American franchise of Munich's famous Hofbrauhaus, the Buffalo operation features live German music nightly, long tables and benches, beer hall, ...
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Jack Rabbit
1010 Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, NY 14222 • $$$$$
Buffalo
Serving scratch soups, snacks, burgers, Buffalo food, banging rotisserie chicken and cast iron pizza. Look out for live music events too! More ...
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Falley Allen
204 Allen St Buffalo, New York 14201 • $$$$$
Buffalo
Falley Allen serves contemporary American dishes and drinks. The name? A tribute to Lewis Falley Allen, the man both Allentown and Allen Street are named ...
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Wiechec’s Lounge
1748 Clinton St. Buffalo, New York 14206 • $$$$$
Buffalo
Wiechecs Lounge is a bar and wing joint. ...
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Patina 250
250 Delaware Ave Buffalo, New York 14202 • $$$$$
Buffalo
Patina 250 offers casually refined, eclectic cuisine in the heart of downtown Buffalo. Executive Chef Evan Wargo sources the best local ingredients of ...
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Papi’s Waterfront + Beach Bar
301 Ohio St Buffalo, NY 14204 • $$$$$
Buffalo
SEASONAL - See you next summer! Papi Grande's has opened a waterfront location with an outdoor patio. The second location features freshly-squeezed ...
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Britesmith Brewing
5611 Main St Williamsville, New York 14221 • $$$$$
North Towns
Located in an 1800's blacksmith shop in Williamsville, NY, BriteSmith Brewing takes its name from the subset of Blacksmiths known as 'Brite Smiths'. Just ...
