Here in Western New York, we have a TON of water. Water to the north, water to the south, water to the east and west. Water everywhere. And the cool part: our restaurants are making real good use of it. You can enjoy some of Buffalo’s best food and drinks while looking out at the gorgeous views that it has to offer. Here’s a list of every waterfront restaurant in Buffalo and Western New York – enjoy!
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Acqua Restaurant
2192 Niagara Street Buffalo, New York 14207 • $$$
AmericanNew AmericanNorth Buffalo
Casual Table Service
Acqua is now a full service restaurant and Banquet facility located on the Niagara River. Offering WNY's best outdoor patio, upscale casual dining, breathtaking ...
Bella Vista Ristorante
7001 Buffalo Avenue Niagara Falls, New York 14305 • $$
AmericanBakeryItalianNiagara County
Casual Table Service
Welcome to Bella Vista Ristorante, where it's Italy done right with fresh and authentic Italian flavors. Sample our inventive menu filled with homemade ...
Britesmith Brewing
5611 Main St Williamsville, New York 14221 • $$
BreweryBeer Bar/HallPizzaNorth Towns
Casual Table Service
Located in an 1800's blacksmith shop in Williamsville, NY, BriteSmith Brewing takes its name from the subset of Blacksmiths known as 'Brite Smiths'. Just ...
Buffalo RiverWorks
359 Ganson St Buffalo, New York 14203 • $$
AmericanBeer Bar/HallBuffalo FoodBuffalo
Casual Table Service
Buffalo RiverWorks is the city's premier riverfront, boating, sports, music and entertainment destination located along the banks of the Buffalo River. The ...
Cabana Sam’s
1028 South Shore Drive Irving , New York 14081 • $
AmericanSouth Towns
Casual Table Service
If you're looking for an outdoor restaurant, waterfront dining or a beautiful patio bar in the Western New York area, then look no further than Cabana ...
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Casey’s Cabana
1437 Ferry Rd Grand Island, New York 14072 • $
ItalianNorth Towns
Casual Table Service
Casey's Cabana is a Seasonal Summer Restaurant founded by Grand Island High School students Lauren Merletti, Luke Hess $ Gabby Bergstrom. Together, the ...
Castaways Waterfront Bar & Grill
188 Kennedy Avenue Angola, New York 14006 • $
AmericanSouth Towns
Casual Table Service, Bar
Waterfront Bar & Grill located on shores of Lake Erie located in Point Breeze, Angola, New York 14006 is approximately 25 mi. south of Buffalo. ...
Charlie’s Boat Yard
1111 Fuhrmann Boulevard Buffalo, New York 14203 • $$
AmericanBuffalo FoodBurgersDeli-SandwichesSeafoodBuffalo
Casual Table Service
Seasonal No matter how you arrive, join us for brunch, lunch or dinner and enjoy one of our signature dishes in our updated dining room. Or stop in ...
Creekview Restaurant
5629 Main St Williamsville, New York 14221 • $$
AmericanNorth Towns
Casual Table Service
Step Out's 2 cents: The Creekview has been serving this community for decades. They serve up fine American cuisine with creative house-made style. An ...
Dockside Bar & Grill
153 Sweeney Street North Tonawanda,, New York 14150 • $$
AmericanNorth Towns
Casual Table Service
A historic building along the Erie Canal has been transformed into The Dockside Bar and Grill, a casual-dining restaurant near the Gateway Harbor area ...
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Griffon Brewery and Gastropub
115 S Water St Lewiston , NY 14092 • $$
Pub FoodAmericanBreweryNiagara County
Casual Table Service
The Griffon House in Lewiston is moving to the former Water Street Landing location along the village's waterfront. They are looking to open the new location ...
Juicery at The Hatch
329 Erie St Buffalo, NY 14202 • $
AmericanBurgersHot DogsIce CreamBuffalo
Fast Casual / Counter Service
The Hatch is now "Juicery at The Hatch. Under a new operator, they still serve concession like food and ice cream, and plan to offer live music in the ...
Liberty Hound
1 Naval Park Cove Buffalo, New York 14202 • $$
AmericanBurgersOnline
Casual Table Service
SOB Says: The chatter of seagulls blends with the laughter of children from the park next door. A gentle breeze caresses the water's surface as a small ...
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Lucia’s on the Lake
4151 Lakeshore Rd Hamburg, New York 14075 • $$
AmericanItalianSteakhouseSouth Towns
Casual Table Service
SOB Says About Lucia's on the Lake: Looking for a solid choice with a casual atmosphere, some bar crowd, a good view and good food then Lucia's on the ...
Lumberjack Patio Grill
1000 River Rd North Tonawanda,, New York 14120 • $
AmericanBurgersHot DogsNiagara County
Casual Table Service
Located on the Niagara River, 1000 River Road, large patio, indoor seating, beer and wine, ice cream, burgers, hot dogs. Boaters: park on the restaurant's ...
Mississippi Mudds
313 Niagara St Buffalo, New York 14150 • $
AmericanBurgersDeli-SandwichesNorth Towns
Fast Casual / Counter Service
When you pull up a chair on the Mississippi Mudds rooftop dining area, you can't help but smile. For nearly 25 years, the family restaurant has been a ...
Old Man River
375 Niagara St Buffalo, New York 14150 • $
AmericanBuffalo FoodBurgersDeli-SandwichesHot DogsSeafoodNorth Towns
Casual Table Service
For over 30 years, the gigantic blue whale on the roof of Old Man River has been a recognizable symbol of summers arrival on the Niagara Street waterfront. ...
Prescott’s Provisions
40 E Niagara St Tonawanda, New York 14150 • $$
New AmericanPizzaNorth Towns
Casual Table Service
Prescott's Provisions offers an elevated dining experience along the historic Erie Canal. Our restaurant is open to everyone, including boaters and cyclists, ...
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Red Coach Inn
2 Buffalo Ave. Niagara Falls, New York 14305 • $$$
AmericanInternationalSeafoodNiagara County
Casual Table Service
The Red Coach Inn features a full service Niagara Falls restaurant open to the public every day (except Christmas) serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The ...
Remington Tavern
184 Sweeney Street North Tonawanda,, New York 14120 • $$$$
AmericanSeafoodNiagara County
Casual Table Service, Fine Dining
Remington Tavern Seafood Exchange, an eatery from Chef Mark Hutchinson of Hutch's and Chef Paul Jenkins of Tempo. Originally named Power House #4 in 1895, ...
River Grill
70 Aqua Ln Tonawanda, New York 14150 • $$
AmericanIce CreamSeafoodNorth Towns
Casual Table Service
A word from River Grill Sample from our extensive menu of the best: appetizers, sandwiches $ wraps, soup $ salad, steak, seafood (crab, lobster, shrimp), ...
Rodney’s On The Lake
4179 Lake Shore Rd Hamburg, New York 14075 • $$
AmericanBuffalo FoodBurgersDeli-SandwichesSeafoodSouth Towns
Casual Table Service
Established 1985, Rodneys has consistently remained the restaurant of choice for area diners in search of quality food and service at resonable prices. With ...
Sole at Woodlawn Beach
3580 Lake Shore Rd Buffalo, New York 14219 • $$
AmericanBurgersBuffalo
Casual Table Service
Sole at Woodlawn Beach is a newly renovated waterfront party venue, restaurant & rental facility with a family friendly eatery, 2 stages for live music, ...
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Southern Tier Brewing Co. – Buffalo
7 Scott St Buffalo, NY 14203 • $$
AmericanPub FoodBuffalo
Casual Table Service
Now Open! Bringing a Southern Tier craft beer experience to the good people of Buffalo! The Southern Tier Brewing Company taproom in Buffalo is a brand ...
Strohs Angola
9566, Lake Shore Road, Lake Erie Beach Erie County, New York 14006 • $$
AmericanBuffalo Food37963878BurgersDeli-SandwichesSouth Towns
Oldest continuously running bar on Lake Erie ...
SunCliff on the Lake
6892 Lakeshore Rd Derby, NY 14047 • $$$
AmericanSouth Towns
Casual Table Service
SunCliff on the Lake features a stunning and peaceful Greek Gothic mansion on Lake Erie with sweeping views of the Canadian shoreline and downtown Buffalo. ...
Sunset Grille
18 Shore Dr Wilson, New York 14172 • $
AmericanBurgersDeli-SandwichesNiagara County
Casual Table Service
Sunset Bar $ Grill, located in the quaint lakeside village of Wilson, NY, is referred to by those in the know as the hidden gem of the harbor. Nestled ...
Templeton Landing Restaurant
2 Templeton Terrace Buffalo, New York 14202 • $$
AmericanBuffalo
Casual Table Service
Templeton Landing Restaurant and Special Events is Now Open for the Season! Enjoy the #BestSpotInBuff with fresh seafood, tiki-inspired ...
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Tewksbury Lodge
249 Ohio St Buffalo, New York 14204 • $$
AmericanBuffalo
Casual Table Service
Private parties SOB Says: The Tewksbury Lodge opened in summer of 2016 as part of River Fest Park on Ohio Street. First came the park, then came a long ...
The Isle View Bar & Grill
791 Niagara St Tonawanda, New York 14150 • $$
AmericanNorth Towns
Casual Table Service
The Isle View, a local Tonawanda landmark dating back to prohibition, offers a great selection of tasty foods at reasonable prices, accompanied by friendly ...
The Ontario House aka Stone Jug
358 Main St Youngstown, New York 14174 • $
AmericanPub FoodNiagara County
Bar
An original 19th Century 'Watering Hole' and bed $ breakfast overlooking the Niagara River. Lots of live music and great food. Patio bar with plenty of ...
The Public House on the Lake
4914 Lakeshore Rd Hamburg, New York 14075 • $$$
AmericanSouth Towns
Casual Table Service
SOB Say About The Public House on the Lake: You can't beat the atmosphere here on a fine summer evening with a beautiful sunset full view. It's like a ...
The Shores Waterfront Island Restaurant
2 Detroit St North Tonawanda,, New York 14120 • $
AmericanNiagara County
Casual Table Service
Casual waterfront restaurant serving lunch, dinner, drinks and banquets on the southern tip of historic Tonawanda Island. Enjoy the panoramic views of ...
The Terrace
199 Lincoln Pkwy Buffalo, New York 14222 • $$
New AmericanBuffalo
Casual Table Service
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 ...
The V’Randa Bar and Restaurant
2136 Oakfield Rd Grand Island, NY 14072 • $$$
AmericanNorth Towns
Casual Table Service
The V’Randa is set in the beautiful Beaver Island State Park overlooking the Niagara River. One of the few locations in WNY where you can sit outside, ...
Turner’s Port of Call
997 E River Rd Grand Island, NY 14072 • $$
North Towns
Bar
Your perfect summer bar to visit when you want to relax and have a drink. Come with a friend and enjoy a drink on the patio overlooking the Niagara River, ...
Wilson Boat House Restaurant
57 Harbor Street Wilson, New York 14172 • $$
AmericanSeafoodNiagara County
Casual Table Service
Seasonal The Wilson Boat House Restaurant, open since 1907, and recently remodeled, is the perfect place for casual dining overlooking the beautiful ...
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This post was originally published in 2018 and has been updated.