Alright WNY – ready to dial up the romance? Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day, an anniversary, an accomplishment, or just feel like treating your special someone to a nice meal, these are the best romantic restaurants to do just that. PS: 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. Now get to impressing!
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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, ...
Black & Blue Steak and Crab
5493 Sheridan Dr Amherst, New York 14221 • $$$
Steakhouse3469AmericanSeafood3469North Towns
Fine Dining
Black $ blue was created out of the need for a new twist on the traditional steak $ seafood restaurant to take the classics and put them into a more contemporary ...
Buffalo Chophouse
282 Franklin St Buffalo, New York 14202 • $$$$
Steakhouse3469AmericanBuffalo
Fine Dining
Step Out's 2 Cents Buffalo Chophouse may not have been Buffalo's first steakhouse, but there are few oldies left that compare. Reports of long waits at ...
Canal Club 62
62 Webster St North Tonawanda,, New York 14120 • $$
AmericanNiagara County
Casual Table Service
Bar and restaurant offering a variety of sophisticated and bar menu selections. ...
Carmelo’s Coat of Arms
425 Center Street Lewiston , New York 14092 • $$$
ItalianSeafoodNiagara County
Casual Table Service, Fine Dining
A neighborhood restaurant at its core, Carmelo's has many regular guests and openly accommodates visitors to the area with welcome arms. Carmelo's hosts ...
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Carte Blanche
61 Buffalo St Hamburg, New York 14075 • $$$
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 ...
Coco Bar & Bistro
888 Main St. Buffalo, New York 14202 • $$$
FrenchBuffalo
Casual Table Service
Coco's oozes 'relax and enjoy the evening'. This charming neighborhood spot has everything but a neighborhood. We love the vibe, and the Coq au vin almost ...
Italian Prime at Salvatore’s
6461 Transit Rd. Buffalo, New York 14043 • $$$$
SteakhouseAmericanBurgersInternationalItalianPizzaSeafoodCheektowaga and East
Casual Table Service, Fine Dining
Salvatore's says: Since 1967, Salvatore's Italian Gardens was has been known known for Steaks, Fresh Seafood refined Italian and a Wine Spectator award ...
JT’s Urban Italian
905 Elmwood Ave Buffalo, New York 14222 • $$$$
ItalianPizzaOnline
Casual Table Service
From the people that bring you 800 Maple and Siena, this stylish Elmwood Village urban Italian restaurant with a seasonal menu is a hit. The bar scene ...
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Las Puertas
385 Rhode Island St Buffalo, New York 14213 • $$$
MexicanNew AmericanSeafoodBuffalo
Casual 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 ...
Lombardo Ristorante
1198 Hertel Ave Buffalo, New York 14216 • $$$
SteakhouseItalianPizzaSeafoodNorth Buffalo
Casual Table Service, Fine Dining
SOB Says: In my mind what sets Ristorante Lombardo on the top of the heap is the total package, the 'dining experience'. Don't get me wrong, the food is ...
Lucky Day Whiskey Bar
320 Pearl St Buffalo, New York 14202 • $$$
AmericanOnline
Casual Table Service
Lucky Day; a Whiskey Bar with whiskey happy foods. ...
MARBLE + RYE
112 Genesee St Buffalo, New York 14203 • $$$
AmericanNew AmericanSeafoodBuffalo
Casual Table Service
This is quality, 'honest' food served in a pleasant, casual atmosphere. The concise menu covers all the right bases and preparation is unpretentious. The ...
Mon Ami Restaurant
298 Main St (Catherdral Park Side) Buffalo, New York 14202 • $$$
FrenchBuffalo
Casual Table Service, Catering
About Mon Ami Restaurant: Nestled in the heart of Downtown Buffalo, Mon Ami offers a French-American inspired menu which showcases both traditional French ...
Mother’s Restaurant
33 Virginia Place Buffalo, New York 14202 • $$$
AmericanSeafoodBuffalo
Casual Table Service
Tucked into Virginia Place, this busy bar and outstanding restaurant serves a full dinner menu 365 days a year, even on holidays, from 5 pm to 3 am. The ...
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Mulberry Italian Ristorante
64 Jackson Ave. Lackawanna, New York 14218 • $$
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 ...
Prescott’s Provisions
40 E Niagara St Tonawanda, New York 14150 • $$
New AmericanPizzaNorth Towns
Casual Table Service
Prescott's Provisions offers an elevated dining experience along the historic Erie Canal. Our restaurant is open to everyone, including boaters and cyclists, ...
Remington Tavern
184 Sweeney Street North Tonawanda,, New York 14120 • $$$$
AmericanSeafoodNiagara County
Casual Table Service, Fine Dining
Remington Tavern Seafood Exchange, an eatery from Chef Mark Hutchinson of Hutch's and Chef Paul Jenkins of Tempo. Originally named Power House #4 in 1895, ...
Rick’s on Main
687 Main St East Aurora, New York 14052 • $$$
AmericanInternationalSeafoodSteakhouseSouth Towns
Casual Table Service
Rick's on Main is known for its delectable entrees, warm atmosphere and friendly, knowledgeable staff. Welcome to our two-story dining room, complete ...
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Russell’s Steaks, Chops & More
6750, Transit Road, Sheridan Meadows, Amherst Town Erie County, New York 14221 • $$$
SteakhouseAmericanInternationalSeafood3469North Towns
Fine Dining
Russell's Steaks, Chops $ More has the ability to accommodate parties of two guests to 10 in our dining room, and up to 75 in a private banquet room. Reservations ...
Shango Bistro
3260 Main St. Buffalo, New York 14214 • $$
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. ...
Sto Lat Bar
4475 Transit Rd Williamsville, New York 14221 • $$
PolishAmericanBurgersDeli-SandwichesNorth Towns
Casual Table Service
Sto Lat Bar is a restaurant and bar, serving authentic Polish cuisine, signature cocktails, local draft beers, and much more! Located in the new BFLO District ...
SZND Dining
1448, Hertel Avenue, North Park Buffalo, New York 14216 • $$$
AmericanNorth Buffalo
Casual Table Service
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 ...
The Dapper Goose
491 Amherst St Buffalo, New York 14207 • $$$
AmericanNew AmericanNorth Buffalo
Casual Table Service, Fine Dining
Step Out Says: The first thing you notice upon walking into The Dapper Goose is its Turn of the Century supper club feel. Dubbed 'classic French cottage' ...
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The Grange Community Kitchen
22 Main St Hamburg, New York 14075 • $$
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. ...
Webster’s Bistro
102 Webster St North Tonawanda,, New York 14120 • $$$
AmericanFrenchNew AmericanSeafoodWine BarSteakhouseOnline
Casual Table Service, Fine Dining
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 ...
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This post was originally published in 2019 and has been updated.