When it comes to having a romantic night out, setting the mood is key. That’s where a bar with a seductive ambiance comes in, not just on holidays and special occasions, but any given date night.
Honestly – anywhere can be romantic if you make it, but this list includes some of our favorites around town from Lewiston to Ellicottville. On this guide you’ll find wine bars, craft cocktail places, old school ambiance, modern masculine spaces, great service, and the restaurant where no one knows your name.
If you’re looking for a swoon-worthy spot to impress the one you fancy, you’re in luck. We have a list of recommendations for you and your special someone to raise a glass to romance.
Did we miss one? Did one of these places close? Send us a note!
Romantic Bars in Buffalo & WNY
174 Buffalo
174 Buffalo St Hamburg, NY 14075 • $$
AmericanBurgersWine BarSouth Towns
Casual Table Service
174 Buffalo (formerly Craft and Cork) is a lively gathering spot featuring creative comfort food, delicious cocktails, cold beers and a unique wine list ...
Alchemy Wine & Beer
50 Buffalo St Hamburg, New York 14075 • $$
Wine BarSmall PlatesAmericanSouth Towns
Casual Table Service
Brunch… is…back! I repeat: BRUNCH IS BACK! Alchemy is a bottle shop with affordable, place driven and delicious wines, beers and ciders made by ...
Bacchus Wine Bar and Restaurant
56 W Chippewa St Buffalo, New York 14202 • $$$
AmericanNew AmericanWine BarBuffalo
Casual Table Service, Fine Dining
Bacchus Wine Bar $ Restaurant is Buffalo's premier location for great food and unparallelled service. Featuring creative and flavorful dishes created by ...
Billy Club
228 Allen St Buffalo, New York 14201 • $$
New AmericanOnline
Casual Table Service
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, ...
Canal Club 62
62 Webster St North Tonawanda,, New York 14120 • $$
AmericanNiagara County
Casual Table Service
Bar and restaurant offering a variety of sophisticated and bar menu selections. ...
Carte Blanche
61 Buffalo St Hamburg, New York 14075 • $$$
AmericanWine BarSouth Towns
Casual Table Service
Carte Blanche makes great use of the outdoors with dining and lounge space on a first floor alley patio and a second floor alley deck. The second floor ...
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Coco Bar & Bistro
888 Main St. Buffalo, New York 14202 • $$$
FrenchBuffalo
Casual Table Service
Coco's oozes 'relax and enjoy the evening'. This charming neighborhood spot has everything but a neighborhood. We love the vibe, and the Coq au vin almost ...
Company B – Tasting Room and Market
1250 Niagara St. Suite F Buffalo, New York 14213 • $
Buffalo
Blackman Cider Company presents an urban tasting room and marketplace located on Buffalo's West Side. Here you will find the great farmers, artisans, and ...
Fresh Catch Poke at 500 Pearl
500 Pearl Street Buffalo, New York 14202 • $$
AsianSeafoodBuffalo
Fast Casual / Counter Service
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 ...
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Hydraulic Hearth
716 Swan Street Buffalo, New York 14210 • $$
AmericanPizzaVegetarianBuffalo
Casual Table Service
The Hydraulic Hearth Restaurant and Brewery, located in the historic Larkin District, is a happy hour, dinner, and brunch destination. Our menu is focused ...
JT’s Urban Italian
905 Elmwood Ave Buffalo, New York 14222 • $$$$
ItalianPizzaOnline
Casual Table Service
From the people that bring you 800 Maple and Siena, this stylish Elmwood Village urban Italian restaurant with a seasonal menu is a hit. The bar scene ...
Judas Tree
1507 Pine Ave Niagara Falls, NY 14301 • $$
Niagara County
Bar
Cocktail bar in Niagara Falls, NY specializing in locally sourced ingredients. Read ...
Lucky Day Whiskey Bar
320 Pearl St Buffalo, New York 14202 • $$$
AmericanOnline
Casual Table Service
Lucky Day; a Whiskey Bar with whiskey happy foods. ...
MARBLE + RYE
112 Genesee St Buffalo, New York 14203 • $$$
AmericanNew AmericanSeafoodBuffalo
Casual Table Service
This is quality, 'honest' food served in a pleasant, casual atmosphere. The concise menu covers all the right bases and preparation is unpretentious. The ...
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Mother’s Restaurant
33 Virginia Place Buffalo, New York 14202 • $$$
AmericanSeafoodBuffalo
Casual Table Service
Tucked into Virginia Place, this busy bar and outstanding restaurant serves a full dinner menu 365 days a year, even on holidays, from 5 pm to 3 am. The ...
Mulberry Italian Ristorante
64 Jackson Ave. Lackawanna, New York 14218 • $$
Buffalo FoodItalianSouth Towns
Casual Table Service
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 ...
Oliver’s Restaurant
2095 Delaware Ave. Buffalo, New York 14216 • $$$
AmericanItalianNew AmericanSeafoodOnline
Casual Table Service, Fine Dining
One of the finest restaurants in Buffalo, Oliver's Restaurant is fine dining in the 'Old School' tradition. This gem has been turning out great food, and ...
Panorama on Seven
95 Main St Buffalo, New York 14203 • $$$$
New AmericanBuffalo
Casual Table Service, Fine Dining
Enjoy the best views of Buffalo, Lake Erie and Canalside while serving prohibition style cocktails and perusing a Southern European and local Buffalo ...
Patina 250
250 Delaware Ave Buffalo, New York 14202 • $$$
New AmericanBuffalo
Casual Table Service
Patina 250 offers casually refined, eclectic cuisine in the heart of downtown Buffalo. Executive Chef Evan Wargo sources the best local ingredients of ...
Patrick’s Rooftop
500, Pearl Street, Downtown Buffalo, New York 14202 • $$
Buffalo
Bar
Patrick's Rooftop is the cherry on top at 500 Pearl. With awe-inspiring views of Downtown Buffalo and Lake Erie, Buffalo's highest rooftop bar is a must ...
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Prescott’s Provisions
40 E Niagara St Tonawanda, New York 14150 • $$
New AmericanPizzaNorth Towns
Casual Table Service
Prescott's Provisions offers an elevated dining experience along the historic Erie Canal. Our restaurant is open to everyone, including boaters and cyclists, ...
Remington Tavern
184 Sweeney Street North Tonawanda,, New York 14120 • $$$$
AmericanSeafoodNiagara County
Casual Table Service, Fine Dining
Remington Tavern Seafood Exchange, an eatery from Chef Mark Hutchinson of Hutch's and Chef Paul Jenkins of Tempo. Originally named Power House #4 in 1895, ...
Shango Bistro
3260 Main St. Buffalo, New York 14214 • $$
AmericanBBQSeafoodSouthernWine BarNorth Buffalo
Casual Table Service
SOB Says About Shango Bistro: Shango is one of my favorite restaurants in WNY. Simple, unassuming, comfortable with great food and a superior beer list. ...
Share Kitchen & Bar Room
5590 Main St Williamsville, New York 14221 • $$$
New AmericanWine BarNorth Towns
Casual Table Service
FOOD IS BETTER SHARED Guests at Share Kitchen $ Bar Room are encouraged to share their experience with those they know as well as those they don't; both ...
Shirt Factory
115 West Center Street Medina, NY 14103 • $
Small PlatesCafe-CoffeeOther
Bar, Cafe / Coffee Shop
Located just off the Four Corners of Medina, NY, the Shirt Factory has been operating as a successful cafe since opening in 2006. In 2018, four Medina ...
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The Banq Cocktails and Lounge
9 E Washington St Ellicottville, New York 14731 • $
Small PlatesSouthern Tier
Bar
The Banq Cocktails and Lounge offers craft cocktails and small plates. Inspired by the space we wanted to bring back touches of the bank within her decor ...
The Dapper Goose
491 Amherst St Buffalo, New York 14207 • $$$
AmericanNew AmericanNorth Buffalo
Casual Table Service, Fine Dining
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 Grange Community Kitchen
22 Main St Hamburg, New York 14075 • $$
AmericanOnline
Casual Table Service, Fast Casual / Counter Service
SOB Says: Whether you're religious or not, we're willing to bet you'll be shouting on Hallelujah from the rooftops (probably only figuratively) after one ...
The Humbert House
10622 Main Street Clarence, NY 14031 • $$
ItalianNorth Towns
Fine Dining
The Humbert House by Salvatore’s Hospitality. Chef Sal Latorre is developing a contemporary bistro menu we know you will love. Read Our ...
The Little Club
1197 Hertel Ave Buffalo, New York 14216 • $$
ItalianSmall PlatesWine BarNorth Buffalo
Casual Table Service
The Little Club says: Our goal is to help you discover something you love to drink in the company of people who make you happy. ...
Waxlight Bar à Vin
27 Chandler St Buffalo, New York 14207 • $$
New AmericanWine BarNorth Buffalo
Casual Table Service, Bar, Fine Dining
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 ...
Wine On Third
501 Third Street Niagara Falls, New York 14301 • $$
AmericanBuffalo FoodSeafoodWine BarNiagara County
Casual Table Service
Wine on Third is the premier fine dining, tapas, and wine bar in Niagara Falls, New York USA. Wine on Third offers food quality unmatched anywhere in Western ...
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This post was originally published in 2021 and has been updated.