We’ve officially come to the end of 2022 but before we close the door, let’s take a look back at all the exciting new openings that have popped up across our region. From restaurants and bars to bakeries, breweries, coffee shops, and more, these places are the latest expansion to Buffalo and WNY’s food and drink scene. If you haven’t had the chance to try out these places yet, be sure to put these places on your bucket list for the new year.
Also as a friendly reminder, make sure to visit the places you love (old and new) and want to see remain open for the long haul – you never know when it’ll be too late to support your neighborhood spot or favorite destination.
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New Restaurants, Bars & More That Opened in 2022
12 Gates of EVL
14 Washington St Ellicottville , NY 14731 • $$$$$
Southern Tier
12 Gates of EVL is 12 Gates Brewing Company's new Ellicottville Taproom which features beer, wine, and deli-styled sandwiches as well as live music on ...
A’mano – Fresh Pasta Kitchen
5429 Main St, Williamsville, NY 14221 • $$$$$
North Towns
Fresh locally sourced ingredients, combined to create delectable made-to-order pasta dishes in a fast casual setting. Read Our Article About Their Opening [sm_anypost ...
Alibaba Kebab – Kenmore
827 Military Rd. Kenmore, NY 14217 • $$$$$
North Buffalo
Authentic Indian and Mediterranean Food. We serve Authentic Kebabs from around the world. 100% Halal Cuisine. Read Our Article About Their Opening [sm_anypost ...
Andale Cantina
6850 Main St Buffalo, NY 14221 • $$$$$
North Towns
The previous My Dad's Restaurant on Transit Rd now houses a third Andale Mexican Restaurant. The new space is larger providing more seating space and an ...
Bella Rose Tasting Room
300 3rd St Niagara Falls, NY 14303 • $$$$$
Niagara County
Bella Rose Vineyard & Winery now has a tasting room located on Old Falls Street in Downtown Niagara Falls. As a sister store to the main location in ...
Black Iron Bystro – Kenmore
3067 Delaware Ave Kenmore, NY 14217 • $$$$$
North Buffalo
Our new Delaware Ave location will feature a cocktail bar - offering small plates and a la carte items from a rotating cast of seasonally driven menu items. ...
Brazen Brewing
5839 Genesee St Lancaster, NY 14086 • $$$$$
Cheektowaga and East
Brazen Brewing, as the name would suggest, was born of a desire to do whatever it takes to strike out on our own and build a unique venue in the beer community. We’re ...
BriarBrothers Brewing Company
50 Elk St Buffalo, NY 14210 • $$$$$
Buffalo
A craft brewery with a passion for quality beer and a love for Buffalo, NY! Read Our Article About Their Opening [sm_anypost columns="1" posts="1" ...
Buffalo Kitchen Club
431 Elmwood Ave Buffalo, NY 14222 • $$$$$
Buffalo
Our mission is to bring our love of delicious food and good times to the Buffalo community. Serving brunch, lunch, and dinner! ...
Cataract House Restaurant
310 Rainbow Blvd Niagara Falls, NY 14303 • $$$$$
Niagara County
Established in 1825 along the banks of the Niagara River, the historic Cataract House was a world-renowned luxury hotel that became one of the most important ...
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Club Marcella
106 Michigan Avenue Buffalo , NY 14204 • $$$$$
Buffalo
After closing their location in the Theatre District, Club Marcella has moved to the Cobblestone District with a more Miami-like nightclub. While it still ...
Coffee & Stone Cafe
54 Webster Street North Tonawanda, NY 14120 • $$$$$
Niagara County
We are a local Veteran owned coffee shop in the heart of North Tonawanda! Menu consists of coffee and espresso options as well as baked goods, house made ...
Compass Run
500 Seneca Street Suite 119 Buffalo, NY 14204 • $$$$$
Buffalo
Compass Run, located on 500 Seneca, is taking place of Dobutsu. Under the same ownership, Compass Run focuses on southern comfort food as well as southern ...
Crazy Good Eatz
2285 Main St Buffalo, NY 14214 • $$$$$
North Buffalo
Fast casual lunch restaurant offering a variety of scratch-made soups, salads, sandwiches, specials, and amazing desserts provided by Cake Crazy Bakery. Read ...
Culbert’s Pub
8735 Buffalo Ave Niagara Falls, NY 14304 • $$$$$
Niagara County
Come check out our list of craft and classic cocktails, beer on tap, and our food menu. See you soon! ...
Da Afrospot
265 Kenmore Avenue Buffalo, NY 14223 • $$$$$
North Towns
Mother-daughter duo bringing authentic, delicious Ghanaian food to the Buffalo community. Quality and freshness are our guaranteed trademark and we pride ...
Days Park Tavern
253 Allen Street Buffalo, NY 14201 • $$$$$
Buffalo
Allentown's newest Dining and Drinking establishment featuring Tavern/Bistro fare with a Southern accent and live piano bar music. The kitchen is led ...
Dopest Dough
695 Main St East Aurora, NY 14052 • $$$$$
South Towns
Dopest Dough specializes in naturally leavened, long fermented bread and bagels. Currently pre-order for pick up only but plans to move into an eat-in ...
Extra Extra Pizza
549 W Utica St Buffalo, NY 14213 • $$$$$
Buffalo
Extra Extra Pizza is a cooperatively owned American style pizzeria and wine bar. We are focused on creating intentionally equitable spaces for guests and ...
F BITES Coffee & Kitchen – East Amherst
6545 Transit Rd, East Amherst, NY 14051 • $$$$$
North Towns
Located in the Alden State Bank in East Amherst is F BITES, a student run coffee shop. ...
Fattey Beer – Kenmore
3119 Delaware Ave Kenmore, NY 14217 • $$$$$
North Buffalo
Founded in 2017, Fattey Beer Company is a bottle shop, tap room and a craft community experience. We are dog friendly, people friendly and feature a ...
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Feature Meals and Eatery
9310 Transit Rd. East Amherst, NY 14051 • $$$$$
North Towns
Providing Downtown Buffalo with a hearty and healthy Breakfast and Lunch to go. Featuring daily gluten free, paleo, keto, or vegan options made with all ...
Flavor Restaurant and Bar
6432 Genesee St Lancaster, NY • $$$$$
Other
American casual dining menu with Buffalo classics such as chicken wings and beef on weck. Or try our original Flavor recipe items like the Famous Chicken ...
Flip Burger
105 Portage Rd, Lewiston, NY 14092 • $$$$$
Niagara County
Home of Handcrafted Fresh Made-to-Order Burgers. We start with only the freshest ingredients including 100% pure beef. We only use the best ingredients ...
Forno e Gelato +39
18 Webster Street North Tonawanda, NY 14120 • $$$$$
Niagara County
Forno e Gelato offers fresh gelato and baked goods. We offer grab and go desserts daily. We also supply both locations of Frankie Primo's +39 and Soho ...
Gabrielle’s Bakery
19 West Main St. Lancaster, NY 14086 • $$$$$
Cheektowaga and East
Cookies, tea cakes, scones, breads & more! Vegan and gluten free options will be available! We are committed to meeting all dietary needs. ...
Ghada Have It! Mediterranean Home Cooking
2117 Military Road Niagara Falls, NY 14304 • $$$$$
Niagara County
I want to share my culture with the community and honor my mother, Ghada. All the recipes are passed down from generation to generation. After all, what's ...
Ginger Snap Patisserie
6572 E Quaker St. Orchard Park, NY 14127 • $$$$$
South Towns
A unique high-quality pastry experience. Offering French and American-inspired pastries, custom cakes, a full espresso bar, and light breakfast and lunch. ...
Golden Hour Treats & Things
735 Sycamore Street Buffalo, NY 14212 • $$$$$
Buffalo
Ice Cream.Shakes.Cakes.Crepes.&.More! Dine in or Take out! Best Go-To Treat Spot in the 716! ...
Griffon Brewery and Gastropub
115 S Water St Lewiston , NY 14092 • $$$$$
Niagara County
The Griffon House in Lewiston is moving to the former Water Street Landing location along the village's waterfront. They are looking to open the new location ...
Gypsy Kitchen’s Espresso Bar
272 East Ave Lockport, NY 14094 • $$$$$
Niagara County
Gypsy Kitchen Espresso Bar is a coffee shop located in the City of Lockport offering coffee, teas, and hand crafted espresso drinks. Drinks here are made ...
High Violet Cocktail Lounge
710 Elmwood Ave Buffalo, NY 14222 • $$$$$
Buffalo
Located down a blind alley in the Elmwood Village, High Violet is a big city cocktail bar that transports guests to another place, maybe another time. ...
Honey Bear Bubble Tea
2806 Sheridan Drive Tonawanda, NY 14150 • $$$$$
North Towns
Specialty Bubble Tea, Hong Kong Bubble Waffles, Homemade Ice Cream (Ube, Sake, Thai Tea) and Chinese Five Spice Popcorn Chicken ...
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Hustler’s Tavern
800 Center Street Lewiston, NY 14092 • $$$$$
Niagara County
Pizzeria and cocktail bar located in Lewiston, NY! ...
Iva Ann’s on Main
29 East Main St. Cuba, NY 14727 • $$$$$
Southern Tier
We are a small, cozy 39 seat fast casual restaurant offering a variety of food options featuring southern comfort food. Read Our Article About Their ...
Jacks Corner Cafe
111 Genesee St, 100 Buffalo , NY 14203 • $$$$$
Buffalo
Coffee shop located in downtown Buffalo serving coffee, breakfast, juice, lunch and boutique coffee merchandise. Read Our Article About Their Opening [sm_anypost ...
Juicery at The Hatch
329 Erie St Buffalo, NY 14202 • $$$$$
Buffalo
SEASONAL - See you next summer! The Hatch is now "Juicery at The Hatch. Under a new operator, they still serve concession like food and ice cream, and ...
K:DARA Noodle Bar
110 Pearl Street (The Dun Building) Buffalo, NY 14202 • $$$$$
Buffalo
South East Asian Restaurant Located at 110 Pearl Street in the heart of the City of Buffalo, within the historic Dun Building, currently only open for ...
Kaylena Marie’s Artisan Bakery + Cafe – East Amherst
9320 Transit Rd. Suite 100 East Amherst, NY 14051 • $$$$$
North Towns
Kaylena Marie's Bakery is an artisan bakery specializing in rustic baked goods, gourmet desserts. We serve homemade dishes for breakfast and lunch that ...
La Vista Bella Hispanic Cuisine
6429 Dysinger Rd Lockport, NY 14094 • $$$$$
Niagara County
The restaurant will offer traditional dishes such as empanadas, pastelillos and pinchos. ...
Left Coast Taco
54 Elm St East Aurora, New York 14052 • $$$$$
South Towns
A Word from Left Coast Taco: We like tacos. We hope you do too. Left Coast Taco specializes in Cal-Mex cuisine in their storefront out of East Aurora. Read ...
Lime House – Hamburg
5 Lake St Hamburg, NY 14075 • $$$$$
South Towns
Lime House is specializing in sushi and ramen at their fast casual location in Hamburg. Read Our Article About Their Opening [sm_anypost columns="1" ...
Lloyal’s Famous Lasagna with a touch of soul
1122 Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, NY 14222 • $$$$$
Buffalo
Lloyal’s Famous Lasagna with a touch of soul is focused on creating unique lasagna dishes but plans to expand into more soul food options. Lasagna is ...
Macy’s Place Pizzeria – Kenmore
3100 Delaware Ave Kenmore, NY 14217 • $$$$$
North Buffalo
Buffalo Style Pizza, Wings, Subs & as well as wonky viral creations like no other! Read Our Article About Their Opening [sm_anypost columns="1" ...
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Miller’s Thumb Bakery & Cafe
258 Highland Parkway Tonawanda, NY 14223 • $$$$$
North Towns
Bakery & cafe offering bread, pastries, sandwiches, espresso drinks and more. Classes, events, equipment and ingredients for home baking enthusiasts. ...
Mint Cocktails & Kitchen
1225 Niagara St Buffalo, NY 14213 • $$$$$
Buffalo
Opening in the spring, Mint is a place for people to gather, to enjoy each other's company as much as our quality food & drink. A celebration of ...
Munch Buffalo
700 Military Road Buffalo, NY 14207 • $$$$$
North Buffalo
At Munch Buffalo, located in Froth brewing, has a goal is to provide customers with the highest quality food. Chefs will be creating some of the most unique ...
Newbury Salads – Buffalo General
1st Floor, 100 High Street Buffalo, NY 14203 • $$$$$
Buffalo
We love food and people! We’re committed to not just providing you with healthy, affordable and quick options but also educating our customers on the ...
Newbury Salads – Harbor Center
75 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14203 • $$$$$
Buffalo
We love food and people! We’re committed to not just providing you with healthy, affordable and quick options but also educating our customers on the ...
Nowhere Lounge
3115 Delaware Ave Kenmore, NY 14217 • $$$$$
North Buffalo
We are a small cocktail lounge with a comfortable 70s vibe (think your grandpas basement bar). Our mission is to keep it seating room only so we can give ...
One-Eyed Cat Brewing
5893 Main Street Williamsville, NY 14221 • $$$$$
North Towns
One-Eyed Cat Brewing specializes in lovingly brewed craft beer in a variety of traditional styles. This neighborhood brewery located on Main Street ...
Oscar’s Hollywood Arts Café
31 Johnson Park, Buffalo, NY 14201 • $$$$$
Buffalo
Hollywood Arts Cafe Oscar’s is inspired by a little slice of heaven in Hollywood California called the Petit Ermitage. it will be the epicenter ...
Owl Eyes Cafe
162 Allen Street Buffalo, NY 14201 • $$$$$
Buffalo
Owl Eyes Café, located in the heart of the historic Allentown district of Buffalo, has been serving the neighborhood since October of 2022. Our kitchen ...
Papi’s Waterfront + Beach Bar
301 Ohio St Buffalo, NY 14204 • $$$$$
Buffalo
SEASONAL - See you next summer! Papi Grande's has opened a waterfront location with an outdoor patio. The second location features freshly-squeezed ...
Parivaar Pub
708 Elmwood Ave Buffalo, NY 14222 • $$$$$
Buffalo
Taking the place of the former Acropolis restaurant on Elmwood Parivaar is focused on bringing Indian fusion cuisine to Buffalo. Read Our Article About ...
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Perla Seafood Bistro
6461 Transit Road Buffalo, NY 14043 • $$$$$
Cheektowaga and East
Perla, an all new dining experience by Salvatore’s Hospitality. Featured entrées include artisan pizza, fresh oysters and more! Relaxed and refined ...
Pork Bellies BBQ
5893 Main Street Williamsville, NY 14221 • $$$$$
North Towns
Pork Bellies BBQ specializes in Texas-style barbecue with lots of rub and spices. The business started with a mobile trailer in 2019 that traveled ...
Postscript Cafe
710 Elmwood Ave Buffalo, NY 14222 • $$$$$
Buffalo
Serves crepes, breakfast sandwiches, and salads as well as beer wine and cocktails. Read Our Article About Their Opening [sm_anypost columns="1" ...
Pressure Drop Brewing Tasting Room
1672 Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, New York 14213 • $$$$$
Buffalo
Pressure Drop Brewing on Elmwood will serve Pressure Drop beers on tap, as well as New York state cider, wine, and liquor. They have a full kitchen that ...
Resurgence Brewing Company – Parkside Lodge
84 Parkside Ave Buffalo, NY 14214 • $$$$$
North Buffalo
SEASONAL - CLOSED FOR SEASON, SEE YOU NEXT SUMMER! Resurgence Brewing Company and Beer Garden brews high-quality craft beer to be enjoyed in our taproom, ...
Rush Creek Alehouse
5381 Abbott Road Hamburg, NY 14075 • $$$$$
South Towns
Come see us for Scrumptious Eats, amazing drinks, a variety of entertainment with an engaging staff. We know you'll be back again and again! Whether ...
Sēvā – Tapas Bar & Lounge
200 Rainbow Boulevard Niagara Falls, NY 14303 • $$$$$
Niagara County
Sēvā Tapas Bar & Lounge. Named after the Hindi term for ‘selfless service’ and pronounced “say-vah”, the new restaurant features small plates ...
Socotra Café
671 Ridge Rd Lackawana, NY 14218 • $$$$$
South Towns
Yemeni cafe with friendly staff and a variety of tea and coffee options available. ...
South City Tavern
1345 S Park Ave Buffalo, NY 14220 • $$$$$
South Buffalo
South City Tavern is a newly remodeled Tavern located on South Park in Buffalo. We offer a variety of bottled beer and liquor and good food, banquets, ...
Spotted Octopus Brewing
41 Edward Street Buffalo, NY 14202 • $$$$$
Buffalo
New Nano-brewery, Spotted Octopus focuses on experimental brews and constantly rotating flavors and styles. Read Our Article About Their Opening [sm_anypost ...