Ready to dial up the romance? Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day, an anniversary, a special occasion, or just feel like treating your loved one to a night out, we’ve got the guide for you.
This list of subtly sexy restaurants across Buffalo and Western New York are proven to impress. Friendly reminder, if you’re planning on going to once of these places during a particularly busy time (aka Valentine’s Day or a Saturday night), make sure to call ahead and make a reservation.
Think we missed one? Email us at editorial@stepoutbubffalo.com.
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Most Romantic Restaurants in Buffalo & WNY
800 Maple
800 Maple Rd
Williamsville New York 14221 • $$$
North Towns
Casual / Full Table Service
SOB Says About 800 Maple: The food and service at 800 Maple are consistently good and the traffic consistently strong. Sure and steady is the program here
Bacchus Wine Bar and Restaurant
56 W Chippewa St
Buffalo New York 14202 • $$$
Buffalo
Casual / Full Table Service
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 • $$
Buffalo
Casual / Full Table Service
Billy Club is a full service restaurant and whiskey bar located in the historical Allentown district of Buffalo, New York. In addition to good wine,
Black & Blue Steak and Crab
5493 Sheridan Dr
Amherst New York 14221 • $$$
North Towns
Fine Dining
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
Buffalo Chophouse
282 Franklin St
Buffalo New York 14202 • $$$$
Buffalo
Fine Dining
Step Out's 2 Cents Buffalo Chophouse may not have been Buffalo's first steakhouse, but there are few oldies left that compare. Reports of long waits at
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Carmelo’s Restaurant
425 Center Street
Lewiston New York 14092 • $$$
Niagara County
Casual / Full Table Service
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
Carte Blanche
61 Buffalo St
Hamburg New York 14075 • $$$
South Towns
Casual / Full Table Service
Carte Blanche makes great use of the outdoors with dining and lounge space on a first floor alley patio and a second floor alley deck. The second floor
Chantry- Barton Hill Hotel & Resort
100 center street
Lewiston New York 14174 • $$$
Niagara County
Fine Dining
The Chantry, in the Barton Hill Hotel, is open each evening for reservations from 6pm to 8pm. The menu changes weekly, including specials each night. Call
Chez Ami
210 Franklin St
Buffalo New York 14202 • $$$$
Buffalo
Fine Dining
Step Out's 2 cents: Who doesn't love a rotating bar...at least at first. This super swank downtown restaurant (part of the Curtiss Hotel) is beautiful
Coco Bar & Bistro
888 Main St.
Buffalo New York 14202 • $$$
Buffalo
Casual / Full Table Service
Step Out's 2 cents: Coco's oozes 'relax and enjoy the evening'. This charming neighborhood spot has everything but a neighborhood. We love the vibe,
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Dobutsu
500 Seneca St. Suite 119
Buffalo New York 14204 • $$$
Buffalo
Casual / Full Table Service
Dobutsu says: Dobutsu, (pronounced doe-boot-sue) is a new casual pacific fare restaurant in the beautiful 500 Seneca building in downtown Buffalo, NY.
Graylynn
537 Main St
Buffalo New York 14203 • $$
Buffalo
A European styles bistro with a Gin focus
Hutch’s
1375 Delaware Ave
Buffalo New York 14209 • $$$$
Buffalo
Fine Dining
A great bar, excellent food from a creative menu and a top notch dining experience keeps this place full all the time. Website says: Hutch's diverse
Italian Prime at Salvatore’s
6461 Transit Rd.
Buffalo New York 14043 • $$$$
Cheektowaga and East
Casual / Full Table Service, Fine Dining
Salvatore's says: Since 1967, Salvatore's Italian Gardens was has been known known for Steaks, Fresh Seafood refined Italian and a Wine Spectator award
JT’s Urban Italian
905 Elmwood Ave
Buffalo New York 14222 • $$$$
Buffalo
Casual / Full Table Service
From the people that bring you 800 Maple and Siena, this stylish Elmwood Village urban Italian restaurant with a seasonal menu is a hit. The bar scene
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Las Puertas
385 Rhode Island St
Buffalo New York 14213 • $$$
Buffalo
Casual / Full Table Service
Las Puertas is a 35 seat intimate restaurant that features Mexican food with a modern blend with classic french techniques. SOB Says: The menu at Las
Left Bank
511 Rhode Island St.
Buffalo New York 14202 • $$$
Buffalo
Casual / Full Table Service
Cool spot with a nice bar, fine wine list and excellent food, all of which brings in the large crowds- reservations suggested.
Lombardo Ristorante
1198 Hertel Ave
Buffalo New York 14202 • $$$
North Buffalo
Casual / Full Table Service, Fine Dining
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
Lucky Day Whiskey Bar
320 Pearl St
Buffalo New York 14202 • $$$
Buffalo
Casual / Full Table Service
Lucky Day; a Whiskey Bar with whiskey happy foods.
MARBLE + RYE
112 Genesee St
Buffalo New York 14203 • $$$
Buffalo
Casual / Full Table Service
SOB Says About Marble + Rye: This is quality, 'honest' food served in a pleasant, casual atmosphere. The concise menu covers all the right bases and preparation
Mother’s Restaurant
33 Virginia Place
Buffalo New York 14202 • $$$
Buffalo
Casual / Full Table Service
Tucked into Virginia Place, this busy bar and outstanding restaurant serves a full dinner menu 365 days a year, even on holidays, from 5 pm to 3 am. The
Mulberry Italian Ristorante
64 Jackson Ave.
Lackawanna New York 14218 • $$
South Towns
Casual / Full 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 14202 • $$$
North Buffalo
Fine Dining
Step Out's 2 cents: One of the finest restaurants in Buffalo, Oliver's Restaurant is fine dining in the 'Old School' tradition. This gem has been turning
Panorama on Seven
95 Main St
Buffalo New York 14203 • $$$$
Buffalo
Casual / Full Table Service
Step Out's 2 cents: Located right in the center of Pegulaville overlooking Canalside you can't get more convenient if you're catching the Sabres or
Patina 250
250 Delaware Ave
Buffalo New York 14202 • $$$
Buffalo
Casual / Full 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
Prescott’s Provisions
40 E Niagara St
Tonawanda New York 14150 • $$
North Towns
Casual / Full Table Service
Prescott's Provisions offers an elevated dining experience along the historic Erie Canal. Our restaurant is open to everyone, including boaters and cyclists,
Remington Tavern
184 Sweeney Street
North Tonawanda, New York 14120 • $$$$
Niagara County
Casual / Full Table Service
Remington Tavern Seafood Exchange, an eatery from Chef Mark Hutchinson of Hutch's and Chef Paul Jenkins of Tempo. Originally named Power House #4 in 1895,
Rick’s on Main
687 Main St
East Aurora New York 14052 • $$$
South Towns
Casual / Full Table Service, Fine Dining
Rick's on Main is known for its delectable entrees, warm atmosphere and friendly, knowledgeable staff. Welcome to our two-story dining room, complete
Russell’s Steaks, Chops & More
6750, Transit Road, Sheridan Meadows, Amherst Town
Erie County New York 14221 • $$$
North Towns
Fine Dining
Russell's Steaks, Chops $ More has the ability to accommodate parties of two guests to 10 in our dining room, and up to 75 in a private banquet room. Reservations
San Marco
2082 Kensington Ave
Snyder New York 14226 • $$$$
North Towns
Fine Dining
For more than 30 years Owners/Chefs Frank and Nancy Grimaldi have delighted guests from Western New York and around the world with the wonderful flavors
Shango Bistro
3260 Main St.
Buffalo New York 14214 • $$
North Buffalo
Casual / Full 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.
SZND Dining
1448, Hertel Avenue, North Park
Buffalo New York 14216 • $$$
North Buffalo
If you've ever spent time in the kitchen, you'll know that every dish needs seasoning. We're about that seasoned spirit too: we like to think a restaurant
Tappo
338 Ellicott St
Buffalo New York 14203 • $$
Buffalo
Casual / Full Table Service
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
Tempo
581 Delaware Ave
Buffalo New York 14202 • $$$$
Buffalo
A word from Tempo Restaurant Buffalo's most popular 'new world' Italian style restaurant. Superb service, white linens and extensive wine menu selections.
The Dapper Goose
491 Amherst St
Buffalo New York 14207 • $$$
North Buffalo
Casual / Full Table Service
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 • $$
South Towns
Casual / Full Table Service
SOB Says: Whether you're religious or not, we're willing to bet you'll be shouting on Hallelujah from the rooftops (probably only figuratively) after one
The Little Club
1197 Hertel Ave
Buffalo New York 14216 • $$
North Buffalo
Casual / Full 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.
Toutant
437 Ellicott St
Buffalo New York 14203 • $$$
Buffalo
Bar, Casual / Full Table Service
Step Out's 2 cents: In our opinion Toutant is among the best restaurants in the city, joining the Buffalo stalwarts and a few 2014 startups, shuffling
Webster’s Bistro
102 Webster St
North Tonawanda, New York 14120 • $$$
North Towns
Casual / Full Table Service
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
West Rose
23 Washington Street
Ellicottville New York 14731 • $$$
Southern Tier
West Rose blends together all of the elements the kitchen team believes in: responsible farming, ingredient-driven cooking, and flavorful food. The restaurant
Windows By Jamie Kennedy
5875 Falls Ave
Niagara Falls Ontario ON L2G 3K7 • $$$$
Canada
Fine Dining
A Word From Windows by Jamie Kennedy Welcome to a revolutionary dining experience in the heart of Niagara Falls! Windows by Jamie Kennedy breaks new
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