
The most perfect weather imaginable has arrived in Buffalo & WNY. This weather jackpot can only mean one thing for the city of good neighbors – patio szn.
From waterfront patios with insane views and dog-friendly spots to chill with your pooch to patios nestled in a garden oasis and rooftop patios perfect for lounging the night away, there’s a patio for almost anything you need across Western New York.
Since the list of restaurant patios is epicly long, we’ve broken it down by general area. From Niagara County to the Southern Tier, you’re sure to find a killer patio vibe near you thanks to this comprehensive guide.
Friendly reminder that patio hours and availability may vary – so be sure to check with each establishment before visiting!
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Buffalo
Adolf’s Old First Ward Tavern
555 South Park Ave Buffalo, New York 14204 • $$$$$
Buffalo
Founded in 1934 and open again in 2014, the Old First Ward Tavern brings the pub atmosphere and neighborhood bar back to the Old neighborhood. ...
Allen Burger Venture
175 Allen St. Buffalo, New York 14201 • $$$$$
Buffalo
These guys specialize in three of the things we cherish most: food, beer, and atmosphere. But ABV goes above and beyond when it comes to each one, and ...
Allen Street Hardware Cafe
245 Allen St Buffalo, New York 14206 • $$$$$
Buffalo
Taste the neighborhood The cuisine at Allen Street Hardware is as diverse and eclectic as the community it feeds. Using fresh ingredients and a variety ...
b-Side Market
52 W. Chippewa St. Buffalo, NY 14202 • $$$$$
Buffalo
b-Side is an exciting new restaurant concept from Chef Brian Mietus, the longtime owner and operator of downtown’s venerable Bacchus Wine Bar & Restaurant. The ...
Bacchus Wine Bar and Restaurant
56 W Chippewa St Buffalo, New York 14202 • $$$$$
Buffalo
Bacchus Wine Bar & Restaurant is Buffalo's premier location for great food and unparalleled service. Featuring creative and flavorful dishes created ...
Ballyhoo Links & Drinks
211 South Park Ave Buffalo, New York 14204 • $$$$$
Buffalo
SOB Says: A Cobblestone District favorite, Ballyhoo is as nice inside as it is homely on the outside. They offer housemade sausages and sides, craft cocktails ...
Bella Ciao
200 Delaware Avenue Buffalo, NY 14202 • $$$$$
Buffalo
From Scratch Italian Restaurant and Bar in the ❤️ of Downtown Buffalo. 200 Delaware Ave. ...
Belt Line Brewery and Kitchen
545 Swan St Buffalo, New York 14204 • $$$$$
Buffalo
From the late 1800's to the end of the first World War, Buffalo's Belt Line made moving around Buffalo a welcome part of everyday life. Working dutifully ...
Big Ditch Brewing Co.
55 E Huron St Buffalo, New York 14203 • $$$$$
Buffalo
Big Ditch Brewing Co. is one of Downtown Buffalo's shinning stars when it comes to brewery/restaurant combos. The tap room is huge, yet welcoming and does ...
Boomerang Bar & Grill
995 Niagara St Buffalo, New York 14213 • $$$$$
Buffalo
A Great place for Friends and Family to Create Memorable Times Over Great Food and Great Company. ...
Bottle Rocket Beer Reserve
2182 Seneca St Buffalo, New York 14210 • $$$$$
Buffalo
About Bottle Rocket Beer Reserve: Bottle Rocket Beer Reserve is the place to satisfy all your craft beer needs! We are a bar and beer store where you will ...
Breadhive Bakery & Cafe
402 Connecticut St Buffalo, New York 14213 • $$$$$
Buffalo
We are a small cafe and wholesale bread bakery in Buffalo, NY. Our mission is simple: 'Good bread, good work.' Visit our cafe at 402 Connecticut St. ...
Breezy Burrito Bar
1000 Elmwood Ave Buffalo, New York 14222 • $$$$$
Buffalo
BRINGING BOLD FLAVOR TO TEX-MEX CUISINE The legacy of Breezy Burrito Bar dates back to 2016 where we started as a boutique-style restaurant in Downtown ...
BriarBrothers Brewing Company
50 Elk St Buffalo, NY 14210 • $$$$$
Buffalo
A craft brewery with a passion for quality beer and a love for Buffalo, NY! Read Our Article About Their Opening [sm_anypost columns="1" posts="1" ...
Buckminster’s Cat Cafe
577, Niagara Street Buffalo, New York 14201 • $$$$$
Buffalo
Buckminster's Cat Cafe is a new, dynamic space for cat lovers and coffee lovers on Buffalo's vibrant west side. We provide a unique, feline-centric atmosphere ...
Buffalo Iron Works
49 Illinois St Buffalo, New York 14203 • $$$$$
Buffalo
Live music, pub food, full bar next to First Niagara Center. - Finger Foods & Light Fare - A great choice of beer, wine and cocktails - ...
Buffalo RiverWorks
359 Ganson St Buffalo, New York 14203 • $$$$$
Buffalo
Buffalo RiverWorks is the city's premier riverfront, boating, sports, music and entertainment destination located along the banks of the Buffalo River. The ...
Buffalo Skybar
257 Franklin Buffalo, New York 14202 • $$$$$
Buffalo
Located on the roof of the 257 Franklin Entertainment Complex, SkyBar is Buffalo's only open-air rooftop nightclub experience. Combining excellent views ...
Buffalo Tap House
85 W. Chippewa Street Buffalo, New York 14202 • $$$$$
Buffalo
Tap House is a classic international pub with a comfortable atmosphere and great food that features Buffalo hometown classics with a signature twist. With ...
BW’s Barbecue
5007 Lake Ave Blasdell , New York 14219 • $$$$$
Buffalo
Buffalo's best bbq with fall-off-the-bone ribs, smoked brisket, pulled pork and chicken with the taste of summer. ...
Cafe 59 – Allen St.
62 Allen Street Buffalo, New York 14202 • $$$$$
Buffalo
Cafe 59 offers fair-trade, gourmet coffee, espresso, and a variety of other hot and cold drinks. Our menu of freshly made soups, salads and sandwiches ...
Caffe Aroma
957 Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, New York 14222 • $$$$$
Buffalo
Buffalo's longest running locally owned coffee shop. Serving great coffee and espresso, beer liquor and wine, fine italian panini and other lite fare. ...
Casa Di Francesca’s
2022 Seneca Street Buffalo, New York 14202 • $$$$$
Buffalo
Offers creative Italian cuisine in a warm Tuscan atmosphere with quality food. South Buffalo's treasure of fine dining with a mix of affordable hand crafted ...
Charlie’s Boat Yard
1111 Fuhrmann Boulevard Buffalo, New York 14203 • $$$$$
Buffalo
Seasonal No matter how you arrive, join us for brunch, lunch or dinner and enjoy one of our signature dishes in our updated dining room. Or stop in ...
Chris’ NY Sandwich Co
395 Delaware Ave Buffalo, New York 14202 • $$$$$
Buffalo
Located on Delaware Avenue in Downtown Buffalo, Chris' NY Sandwich Co. is a fixture for the Buffalo lunch crowd. Established in 1990, Chris' boats a large ...
Coco Bar & Bistro
888 Main St. Buffalo, New York 14202 • $$$$$
Buffalo
Coco's oozes 'relax and enjoy the evening'. This charming neighborhood spot has everything but a neighborhood. We love the vibe, and the Coq au vin almost ...
Colter Bay
561 Delaware Ave Buffalo, New York 14202 • $$$$$
Buffalo
Colter Bay was Established in 1988, Reinvented in the fall of 2016. Offering 44 Craft Beer and Ciders on the draft, extensive cocktail list. Our food is ...
Coming Soon: Beacon Grille
185 Allen St Buffalo, NY 14201 • $$$$$
Buffalo
Coming Spring 2023, Beacon Grille is bringing a wood fire concept to Allentown with a selection of wine and spirits and a welcoming atmosphere for small ...
Coming Soon: Remedy House – Allentown
23 Allen St Buffalo , NY 14202 • $$$$$
Buffalo
Remedy House 2 is coming to Allentown this summer 2022! At the new location you can expect the usual favorites, breakfast, lunch, and cocktails! The new ...
Community Beer Works Brewery & Taproom – 7th Street
520 7th St Buffalo, New York 14201 • $$$$$
Buffalo
We're Buffalo's first nanobrewery, making (really good) beer in (very) small batches since 2012. We're expanding in 2018 because we believe that if we ...
Compass Run
500 Seneca Street Suite 119 Buffalo, NY 14204 • $$$$$
Buffalo
Compass Run, located on 500 Seneca, is taking place of Dobutsu. Under the same ownership, Compass Run focuses on southern comfort food as well as southern ...
Cookies and Cream
2114 Seneca St Buffalo, New York 14210 • $$$$$
Buffalo
The aim of Cookies & Cream is to deliver an authentic, nostalgic Ice Cream Parlor experience with a twist, as we also deliver the aromatic and delicious ...
Cookies and Cream on the Water
1111 Fuhrmann Buffalo, New York 14203 • $$$$$
Buffalo
Cookies & Cream's 2nd location, located next to Charlie's Boat Yard The aim of Cookies & Cream is to deliver an authentic, nostalgic Ice Cream ...
Cookies and Cream- Elmwood
929 Elmwood Ave. Buffalo, New York 14222 • $$$$$
Buffalo
The aim of Cookies & Cream is to deliver an authentic, nostalgic Ice Cream Parlor experience with a twist, as we also deliver the aromatic and delicious ...
CoreLife Eatery
3670, McKinley Parkway, Big Tree Erie County, New York 14219 • $$$$$
South Towns
Why is it so hard to eat nutritious food that feeds your body and your soul every day? The evidence supporting the power of eating well continues to grow, ...
Deep South Taco – Ellicott
291 Ellicott St Buffalo, New York 14203 • $$$$$
Buffalo
SOB Says: At Deep South Taco the Tex-Mex menu features house-made tortillas filled with charred and braised meats, fresh vegetables and spicy sauces. The ...
Dinosaur BBQ
301 Franklin St. Buffalo, New York 14202 • $$$$$
Buffalo
Located in the heart of Buffalo's Theater District, the Dinosaur Bar-B-Que occupies a former vault that stored movies for Universal International Pictures. A ...
Duende at Silo City
20 Buffalo River Pl Buffalo, New York 14210 • $$$$$
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New bar at Silo City. Surrounded by towering grain silos, it was once a 1940's office building owned by American Malting Company on the Buffalo River. ...
Ebenezer Ale House
4348 Seneca St West Seneca, New York 14224 • $$$$$
South Towns
Since it opened its doors in 2011, the Ebenezer Ale House has been providing Western New York with one of the best selections of food and drink in the ...
Elmwood Taco and Sub
925 Elmwood Ave. Buffalo, New York 14202 • $$$$$
Buffalo
For the past 35 years, ETS has proudly remained a family business. The Lucchino family is dedicated to providing their customers with fast and delicious ...
Essex Street Pub
530 Rhode Island St Buffalo, New York 14213 • $$$$$
Buffalo
SOB Says: The Essex Street Pub is a fantastic little hidden gem on the edge of the west side. Full of charm and perfect for lunch, dinner or late night ...
Falley Allen
204 Allen St Buffalo, New York 14201 • $$$$$
Buffalo
Falley Allen serves contemporary American dishes and drinks. The name? A tribute to Lewis Falley Allen, the man both Allentown and Allen Street are named ...
Fat Bob’s Smokehouse
41 Virginia Pl Buffalo, New York 14202 • $$$$$
Buffalo
Fat Bob's Smokehouse's award-winning barbecue is a staple in the WNY community. Serving smokehouse BBQ favorites and homemade eats since 1999, we believe ...
Fattey Beer Co. – Buffalo
5, Genesee Street, Downtown Buffalo, New York 14202 • $$$$$
Buffalo
Welcome to Fattey Beer Company, craft beer store and tasting room. We feature twelve rotating taps, and 500 hundred beers for here or to go. We are located ...
Firehouse Subs – McKinley
4405 Milestrip Rd. Buffalo, New York 14219 • $$$$$
Buffalo
People come back again and again because, unlike other sub places, we steam our meats and cheeses, releasing a rush of flavors, then stuff a serving that ...
Fitz Books & Waffles
431 Ellicott Street Buffalo, NY 14203 • $$$$$
Buffalo
FITZ sells good books, new and used. We are drawn to books that reveal hidden histories and motivate us to be agents of change. We believe that a reading ...
Five Points Bakery and Toast Cafe
44 Brayton St. Buffalo, New York 14213 • $$$$$
Buffalo
Five Points is a bakery and toast cafe on Buffalo's West Side. Family owned and operated, our bakery, cafe' and local foods grocery store features organic, ...
Flint Kitchen + Bar
50 Fountain Plaza Buffalo, New York 14202 • $$$$$
Buffalo
A staple of Flint's mission is to be able to provide a postcard-like space for private events in the heart of downtown Buffalo. The modern and elegant ...
Flying Bison Brewing Company
840 Seneca St Buffalo, New York 14210 • $$$$$
Buffalo
Flying Bison Brewing Company is a packaging brewery located in the city of Buffalo, and the first stand alone brewery to operate in the city proper since ...