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Guide to Perfect Restaurants & Bars to Celebrate Galentine’s Day in WNY

Cocktails, Drink, Food & Drink, Food & Drink Guides

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Written by Step Out Staff

Published on January 12, 2023
Photo courtesy of Hartman’s Distilling Co.

In need of a girls night out? Regardless of being coupled up or not, Galentine’s Day is basically the perfect excuse to grab some cocktails and show your besties some love. Lucky for you, our region is full of boozy and ~bougee~ spots to make it happen. Here’s the best places to celebrate Galentine’s Day in WNY:

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Bittersweet Piano Lounge

391 Washington Street Buffalo, NY 14203 • $$$$$

Buffalo

Live music, great vibe "In addition to being a performance space, the lounge also has a full bar. The cocktails, like the music, are updates on classics. ...

  • Live Music
  • Bar Area
Full Service

Casa Azul

191 Allen St Buffalo, New York 14201 • $$$$$

Buffalo

In Summer 2021 Casa Azul moved from their original Genesee St. location to the corner of Allen & Elmwood (formerly Cantina Loco). Casa Azul is about ...

  • Patio
  • Bar Area
  • Happy Hour
  • Take-out
Fine Dining

Chez Ami

210 Franklin St Buffalo, New York 14202 • $$$$$

Buffalo

Step Out's 2 cents: Who doesn't love a rotating bar...at least at first. This super swank downtown restaurant (part of the Curtiss Hotel) is beautiful ...

  • Bar Area
  • Happy Hour
  • Brunch
Full Service

Coco Bar & Bistro

888 Main St. Buffalo, New York 14202 • $$$$$

Buffalo

Coco's oozes 'relax and enjoy the evening'. This charming neighborhood spot has everything but a neighborhood. We love the vibe, and the Coq au vin almost ...

  • Patio
  • Bar Area
  • Handicap Access
  • Happy Hour
  • Reservations
Fast Casual

Fresh Catch Poke at The Galley Lounge

500 Pearl Street Buffalo, New York 14202 • $$$$$

Buffalo

There are a lot of fast-casual restaurants popping up these days. Our aim is to stand out from the crowd. At Fresh Catch, we believe our poke is more than ...

  • Lunch
  • Family Friendly
  • Patio
  • Healthy Options
  • Take-out

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Full Service

Giancarlo’s Sicilian Steakhouse

5110 Main St Williamsville, New York 14221 • $$$$$

North Towns

Giancarlo's is Western New York's premier spot for fine dining, meetings, private parties, and offsite catering.[separator type='space'] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1RX4jZtPiA ...

  • Patio
  • Bar Area
  • Brunch
  • Handicap Access
  • Lunch
  • Private Parties
  • Reservations
Full Service

Graylynn

537 Main St Buffalo, New York 14203 • $$$$$

Buffalo

A European styles bistro with a Gin focus ...

  • Bar Area
  • Happy Hour
  • Patio
  • Brunch
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Hartman’s Distilling Co.

55 Chicago St Buffalo, New York 14204 • $$$$$

Buffalo

At Hartman's Distilling Company, we're turning back the clock to an age when summer days were long, sunsets were never long enough, and family and friends ...

  • Brunch
  • Bar Area
  • Happy Hour
  • Patio
  • Tasting Menu
  • Good for Whiskey Lovers
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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. ...

  • Bar Area
  • Late Night
Fast Casual

Hombre y Lobo

149 Swan Street Ste 1 Buffalo, NY 14203 • $$$$$

Buffalo

Hombre y Lobo. Buffalo's newest street style taco and tequila bar. Hombre y Lobo— or Man and Wolf in Spanish, represents Ryan's childlike excitement ...

  • Catering
  • Take-out
  • Order Online
  • Happy Hour
Full Service

Hydraulic Hearth

716 Swan Street Buffalo, New York 14210 • $$$$$

Buffalo

The Hydraulic Hearth Restaurant and Brewery, located in the historic Larkin District, is a happy hour, dinner, and brunch destination. Our menu is focused ...

  • Patio
  • Bar Area
  • Brunch
  • Handicap Access
  • Happy Hour
  • Late Night
  • Reservations
  • Take-out
  • Good for Beer Lovers
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Judas Tree

1507 Pine Ave Niagara Falls, NY 14301 • $$$$$

Niagara County

Cocktail bar in Niagara Falls, NY specializing in locally sourced ingredients. Read Our Article About Their Opening [sm_anypost columns="1" posts="1" ...

  • Romantic
  • Bar Area
Full Service

MARBLE + RYE

112 Genesee St Buffalo, New York 14203 • $$$$$

Buffalo

This is quality, 'honest' food served in a pleasant, casual atmosphere. The concise menu covers all the right bases and preparation is unpretentious. The ...

  • Patio
  • Bar Area
  • Happy Hour
  • Late Night
  • Lunch
  • Farm to Table
  • Good for Whiskey Lovers
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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 ...

  • Patio
  • Bar Area
Full Service

Panorama on Seven

95 Main St Buffalo, New York 14203 • $$$$$

Buffalo

Enjoy the best views of Buffalo, Lake Erie and Canalside while serving prohibition style cocktails and perusing a Southern European and local Buffalo ...

  • Bar Area
  • Breakfast
  • Handicap Access
  • Happy Hour
  • Lunch
  • Reservations
  • Special Occasion

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Full Service

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 ...

  • Brunch
  • Patio
  • Bar Area
  • Breakfast
  • Handicap Access
  • Lunch
  • Private Parties
  • Reservations
  • Special Occasion
Bar

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 ...

  • Heated Patio / Outdoor Seating
  • Patio
  • Bar Area
  • Happy Hour
  • Late Night
  • Special Occasion
  • Rooftop Patio
Fine Dining

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 ...

  • Live Music
  • Bar Area
  • Romantic
  • Patio
  • Special Occasion
Full Service

Share Kitchen & Bar Room

5590 Main St Williamsville, New York 14221 • $$$$$

North Towns

FOOD IS BETTER SHARED Guests at Share Kitchen $ Bar Room are encouraged to share their experience with those they know as well as those they don't; both ...

  • Patio
  • Bar Area
  • Handicap Access
  • Happy Hour
  • Late Night
  • Family Friendly
  • Good for Beer Lovers
  • Good for Wine Connoisseurs
  • Farm to Table
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Shirt Factory

115 West Center Street Medina, NY 14103 • $$$$$

Other

Located just off the Four Corners of Medina, NY, the Shirt Factory has been operating as a successful cafe since opening in 2006. In 2018, four Medina ...

  • Bar Area
  • Brunch

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Full Service

Symposium Wine Bar

19 W Main St Suite 400, Lancaster, NY 14086 • $$$$$

Cheektowaga and East

In addition to wine from around the world and craft beer from local producers, Symposium offers small bites, charcuterie, flatbreads and brunch items. Read ...

  • Good for Wine Connoisseurs
Full Service

Tappo

338 Ellicott St Buffalo, New York 14203 • $$$$$

Buffalo

Tappo, Italian for cork, is proud to welcome our guests to downtown Buffalo to enjoy great American Italian cuisine, wines in an urban chic atmosphere. See ...

  • Heated Patio / Outdoor Seating
  • Patio
  • Bar Area
  • Happy Hour
  • Reservations
  • Take-out
  • Rooftop Patio
  • Special Occasion
Full Service

The Dapper Goose

491 Amherst St Buffalo, New York 14207 • $$$$$

North Buffalo

Step Out Says: The first thing you notice upon walking into The Dapper Goose is its Turn of the Century supper club feel. Dubbed 'classic French cottage' ...

  • Patio
  • Bar Area
  • Happy Hour
  • Reservations
  • Special Occasion
  • Take-out
  • Farm to Table
Full Service

The Little Club

1197 Hertel Ave Buffalo, New York 14216 • $$$$$

North Buffalo

The Little Club says: Our goal is to help you discover something you love to drink in the company of people who make you happy. ...

  • Bar Area
  • Romantic
  • Good for Wine Connoisseurs
  • Patio
  • Farm to Table
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The Lobby Bar

310 4th St Niagara Falls, New York 14303 • $$$$$

Niagara County

Every great night should begin and end at The Lobby Bar. Spark an unforgettable experience with a bang or kick back with friends while you recap all the ...

  • Bar Area
  • Happy Hour
Full Service

Toutant

437 Ellicott St Buffalo, New York 14203 • $$$$$

Buffalo

Step Out's 2 cents: In our opinion Toutant is among the best restaurants in the city, joining the Buffalo stalwarts and a few 2014 startups, shuffling ...

  • Brunch
  • Bar Area
  • Happy Hour
  • Late Night
  • Reservations
  • Special Occasion
  • Take-out
Full Service

Twin Petrels Seltzer Co.

1250 Niagara Street Suite 400 Buffalo, NY 14213 • $$$$$

Buffalo

The Seltzery + Social - a social venue with a focus on seltzers and fresh fare, that is inclusive of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic consumers. With our ...

  • Bar Area
  • Patio
  • Non-Alcoholic Menu
  • Dog-Friendly Patio
  • Happy Hour
  • Late Night
  • Private Parties
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Vue Rooftop Lounge

210 Franklin St Buffalo, New York 14202 • $$$$$

Buffalo

At the Curtis Hotel, enjoy a cocktail and take in the breathtaking panoramic views of downtown Buffalo, Lake Erie, and the Canadian shoreline. VUE is ...

  • Heated Patio / Outdoor Seating
  • Bar Area
  • Happy Hour
  • Live Music
  • Patio
  • Rooftop Patio
Full Service

Waxlight Bar àVin

27 Chandler St Buffalo, New York 14207 • $$$$$

North Buffalo

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 ...

  • Happy Hour
  • Late Night
  • Reservations
  • Patio
  • Bar Area
  • Good for Wine Connoisseurs
  • Brunch
  • Farm to Table
Full Service

West Rose

23 Washington Street Ellicottville, New York 14731 • $$$$$

Southern Tier

West Rose blends together all of the elements the kitchen team believes in: responsible farming, ingredient-driven cooking, and flavorful food. The restaurant ...

  • Lunch
  • Brunch
  • Happy Hour
  • Healthy Options
  • Reservations
  • Bar Area

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