Every now and then, a certain special occasion calls for a night of fine dining where your local bar just simply won’t do. Don’t get us wrong, we love a casual atmosphere but, there is something about the formality of an upscale experience that just makes a celebration feel extra special.
Whether it’s landing that job promotion, planning an anniversary dinner, a romantic outing or just feeling fancy for a night, these places are known to be elegant and sophisticated so they’ll have you trading your sweats for some classy attire, but for the service and cuisine, it is totally worth it. Here’s your guide to fine dining in Buffalo and WNY:
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800 Maple Rd Williamsville, New York 14221 • $$$$$
North Towns
800 Maple is Williamsville's homegrown destination for the best prime steaks, chops and fresh seafood. The wood-fired grill assures perfection. Authentic ...
Bacchus Wine Bar & Restaurant is Buffalo's premier location for great food and unparalleled service.
Featuring creative and flavorful dishes created ...
550 North French Road Buffalo, New York 14228 • $$$$$
North Towns
The Rizzo family of restaurants has proudly served Western New York for over 40 years. Our clients have entrusted us with their most important occasions ...
Black $ blue was created out of the need for a new twist on the traditional steak $ seafood restaurant to take the classics and put them into a more contemporary ...
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Buffalo Chophouse may not have been Buffalo's first steakhouse, but there are few oldies left that compare. Reports of long waits at ...
425 Center Street Lewiston , New York 14092 • $$$$$
Niagara County
A neighborhood restaurant at its core, Carmelo's has many regular guests and openly accommodates visitors to the area with welcome arms. Carmelo's hosts ...
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Who doesn't love a rotating bar...at least at first. This super swank downtown restaurant (part of the Curtiss Hotel) is beautiful ...
1340 North Forest Williamsville, New York 14221 • $$$$$
North Towns
Serving delicious food in Willaimsville, NY since 1982!
Your taste buds are calling for some down home American cooking from the best restaurant in ...
A unique modern day steakhouse located in Buffalo's historic Larkin District at the Larkin Center of Commerce. From the moment they opened their tavern-restaurant, ...
A great bar, excellent food from a creative menu and a top notch dining experience keeps this place full all the time.
Website says: Hutch's diverse ...
Salvatore's says:
Since 1967, Salvatore's Italian Gardens was has been known known for Steaks, Fresh Seafood refined Italian and a Wine Spectator award ...
Get ready to witness hospitality at its finest, served up with a little magic and a lot of skill. Located at 5010 Main Street next to Reikart House on ...
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Savor a refreshing take on authentic Asian cuisine at Koi as it is fused with a modern approach to dining. Sample tempting ...
SOB Says: In my mind what sets Ristorante Lombardo on the top of the heap is the total package, the 'dining experience'. Don't get me wrong, the food is ...
Luxor Steak & Lobster is a supper club with an upscale feel . We offer Vegan meals as well as desserts . Tomahawk Steaks are among our specialties. ...
2095 Blakeley Corners Road East Aurora, New York 14052 • $$$$$
South Towns
The Old Orchard Inn has the distinction of being a Western New York historic company.ï¾ The home at the entrance of the drive was the original farmhouse, ...
2095 Delaware Ave. Buffalo, New York 14216 • $$$$$
North Buffalo
One of the finest restaurants in Buffalo, Oliver's Restaurant is fine dining in the 'Old School' tradition. This gem has been turning out great food, and ...
Enjoy the best views of Buffalo, Lake Erie and Canalside while serving prohibition style cocktails and perusing a Southern European and local Buffalo ...
Perla, an all new dining experience by Salvatore’s Hospitality. Featured entrées include artisan pizza, fresh oysters and more! Relaxed and refined ...
184 Sweeney Street North Tonawanda,, New York 14120 • $$$$$
Niagara County
Remington Tavern Seafood Exchange, an eatery from Chef Mark Hutchinson of Hutch's and Chef Paul Jenkins of Tempo. Originally named Power House #4 in 1895, ...
Rizotto Italian Eatery & Sweetery has proudly served Western New York for nearly 10 years. They offer a casual dining experience in a simply elegant ...
6750, Transit Road, Sheridan Meadows, Amherst Town Erie County, New York 14221 • $$$$$
North Towns
Russell's Steaks, Chops $ More has the ability to accommodate parties of two guests to 10 in our dining room, and up to 75 in a private banquet room. Reservations ...
Since 1938, The Salvatore family has provided premier fine dining, banquet, wedding reception, corporate functions & boutique hotels to Buffalo and ...
2082 Kensington Ave Snyder, New York 14226 • $$$$$
North Towns
For more than 30 years Owners/Chefs Frank and Nancy Grimaldi have delighted guests from Western New York and around the world with the wonderful flavors ...
The Shamus Restaurant is located in Historic Lockport, NY. We are known for great food, friendly hospitality, excellent service and a pleasant dining atmosphere. ...
We are a Premier Wine Tasting Room and Restaurant located in Lancaster, NY featuring New York Wines, New York Foods, Desserts and a relaxing atmosphere. ...
1448, Hertel Avenue, North Park Buffalo, New York 14216 • $$$$$
North Buffalo
If you've ever spent time in the kitchen, you'll know that every dish needs seasoning. We're about that seasoned spirit too: we like to think a restaurant ...
Waxlight Bar à Vin is a modern, wine-focused restaurant in the Black Rock neighborhood of Buffalo. We're led by a team of owner-operator sommeliers ...
102 Webster St North Tonawanda,, New York 14120 • $$$$$
Niagara County
SOB Says: In our estimation Webster's Bistro is an excellent representation of French cuisine in Western New York. Their creations are not only a work ...
The fifty seat bistro has a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere, and the public is invited to experience the menu and wine list. Selections include everything ...
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