Looking for a place to dine out for a fancy date night or toast to a milestone? If you have something worth celebrating, these places are sure to impress. We’re talking fine wines, exquisite entrees, good vibes –you know, the whole nine yards. From Buffalo classics to new faves, these restaurants are the perfect backdrop for your next special occasion.
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800 Maple Rd Williamsville, New York 14221 • $$$$$
North Towns
Italian
Pizza
Seafood
800 Maple is Williamsville's homegrown destination for the best prime steaks, chops and fresh seafood. The wood-fired grill assures perfection. Authentic ...
Bacchus Wine Bar & Restaurant is Buffalo's premier location for great food and unparalleled service.
Featuring creative and flavorful dishes created ...
Billy Club is a full service restaurant and whiskey bar located in the historical Allentown district of Buffalo, New York.
In addition to good wine, ...
Black $ blue was created out of the need for a new twist on the traditional steak $ seafood restaurant to take the classics and put them into a more contemporary ...
Step Out's 2 Cents
Buffalo Chophouse may not have been Buffalo's first steakhouse, but there are few oldies left that compare. Reports of long waits at ...
425 Center Street Lewiston , New York 14092 • $$$$$
Niagara County
Italian
Seafood
A neighborhood restaurant at its core, Carmelo's has many regular guests and openly accommodates visitors to the area with welcome arms. Carmelo's hosts ...
Step Out's 2 cents:
Who doesn't love a rotating bar...at least at first. This super swank downtown restaurant (part of the Curtiss Hotel) is beautiful ...
Coco's oozes 'relax and enjoy the evening'. This charming neighborhood spot has everything but a neighborhood. We love the vibe, and the Coq au vin almost ...
500 Seneca Street Suite 119 Buffalo, NY 14204 • $$$$$
Buffalo
Southern
Seafood
Compass Run, located on 500 Seneca, is taking place of Dobutsu. Under the same ownership, Compass Run focuses on southern comfort food as well as southern ...
1340 North Forest Williamsville, New York 14221 • $$$$$
North Towns
American
Buffalo Food
Burgers
Italian
Pizza
Seafood
Serving delicious food in Willaimsville, NY since 1982!
Your taste buds are calling for some down home American cooking from the best restaurant in ...
A unique modern day steakhouse located in Buffalo's historic Larkin District at the Larkin Center of Commerce. From the moment they opened their tavern-restaurant, ...
A Word from Frankie Primos +39
What's in a name? In this case, the name says it all. Frankie Primo's +39. This restaurant is about family, Frankie Primo's, ...
A great bar, excellent food from a creative menu and a top notch dining experience keeps this place full all the time.
Website says: Hutch's diverse ...
Salvatore's says:
Since 1967, Salvatore's Italian Gardens was has been known known for Steaks, Fresh Seafood refined Italian and a Wine Spectator award ...
Get ready to witness hospitality at its finest, served up with a little magic and a lot of skill. Located at 5010 Main Street next to Reikart House on ...
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Savor a refreshing take on authentic Asian cuisine at Koi as it is fused with a modern approach to dining. Sample tempting ...
SOB Says: Take one large slice of favorite local pub, wrap it in a touch of class and drizzle with great flavor and you'll have a sense of what you'll ...
SOB Says: In my mind what sets Ristorante Lombardo on the top of the heap is the total package, the 'dining experience'. Don't get me wrong, the food is ...
Luxor Steak & Lobster is a supper club with an upscale feel . We offer Vegan meals as well as desserts . Tomahawk Steaks are among our specialties. ...
Tucked into Virginia Place, this busy bar and outstanding restaurant serves a full dinner menu 365 days a year, even on holidays, from 5 pm to 3 am. The ...
64 Jackson Ave. Lackawanna, New York 14218 • $$$$$
South Towns
Buffalo Food
Italian
Mulberry Italian Ristorante prides itself on offering the most authentic Italian cuisine this side of the Big Apple! Whether it's a special occasion, or ...
2095 Blakeley Corners Road East Aurora, New York 14052 • $$$$$
South Towns
American
Seafood
The Old Orchard Inn has the distinction of being a Western New York historic company.ï¾ The home at the entrance of the drive was the original farmhouse, ...
2095 Delaware Ave. Buffalo, New York 14216 • $$$$$
North Buffalo
American
Italian
New American
Seafood
One of the finest restaurants in Buffalo, Oliver's Restaurant is fine dining in the 'Old School' tradition. This gem has been turning out great food, and ...
166 Franklin Street Buffalo, New York 14202 • $$$$$
Buffalo
Italian
Seafood
A Casual Italian Eatery and Pub
Situated at the heart of the beautiful downtown city of Buffalo, New York. Osteria 166 offers some of the unique and ...
Enjoy the best views of Buffalo, Lake Erie and Canalside while serving prohibition style cocktails and perusing a Southern European and local Buffalo ...
184 Sweeney Street North Tonawanda,, New York 14120 • $$$$$
Niagara County
American
Seafood
Remington Tavern Seafood Exchange, an eatery from Chef Mark Hutchinson of Hutch's and Chef Paul Jenkins of Tempo. Originally named Power House #4 in 1895, ...
Walking into Roost, you might doubt that you're in Buffalo, or on Niagara St. You're reminded of the raw beauty of our post-industrial city and, seriously, ...
6750, Transit Road, Sheridan Meadows, Amherst Town Erie County, New York 14221 • $$$$$
North Towns
Steakhouse
American
International
Seafood
Russell's Steaks, Chops $ More has the ability to accommodate parties of two guests to 10 in our dining room, and up to 75 in a private banquet room. Reservations ...
Since 1938, The Salvatore family has provided premier fine dining, banquet, wedding reception, corporate functions & boutique hotels to Buffalo and ...
2082 Kensington Ave Snyder, New York 14226 • $$$$$
North Towns
Italian
For more than 30 years Owners/Chefs Frank and Nancy Grimaldi have delighted guests from Western New York and around the world with the wonderful flavors ...
We are a Premier Wine Tasting Room and Restaurant located in Lancaster, NY featuring New York Wines, New York Foods, Desserts and a relaxing atmosphere. ...
1448, Hertel Avenue, North Park Buffalo, New York 14216 • $$$$$
North Buffalo
American
If you've ever spent time in the kitchen, you'll know that every dish needs seasoning. We're about that seasoned spirit too: we like to think a restaurant ...
Tappo, Italian for cork, is proud to welcome our guests to downtown Buffalo to enjoy great American Italian cuisine, wines in an urban chic atmosphere.
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Step Out Says:
The first thing you notice upon walking into The Dapper Goose is its Turn of the Century supper club feel. Dubbed 'classic French cottage' ...
The Terrace at Delaware Park is located on the upper level of the Marcy Casino across from the Albright-Knox Art Gallery. The view from the balcony is ...
Step Out's 2 cents: In our opinion Toutant is among the best restaurants in the city, joining the Buffalo stalwarts and a few 2014 startups, shuffling ...
SOB Says: Trattoria Aroma is one of our favorite spots in the city. The food is consistently good or great. The menu is broad but well managed, with enough ...
Waxlight Bar à Vin is a modern, wine-focused restaurant in the Black Rock neighborhood of Buffalo. We're led by a team of owner-operator sommeliers ...
102 Webster St North Tonawanda,, New York 14120 • $$$$$
Niagara County
American
French
New American
Seafood
Wine Bar
Steakhouse
SOB Says: In our estimation Webster's Bistro is an excellent representation of French cuisine in Western New York. Their creations are not only a work ...
23 Washington Street Ellicottville, New York 14731 • $$$$$
Southern Tier
New American
West Rose blends together all of the elements the kitchen team believes in: responsible farming, ingredient-driven cooking, and flavorful food. The restaurant ...
