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Guide to Restaurant Patios with Waterfront Views

City Guide, Food & Drink, Food & Drink Guides

Written by Kelsie Engert

Published on July 12, 2022

bella vista — Photo courtesy of Bella Vista Ristorante

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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Full Service

Acqua Restaurant

2192 Niagara Street Buffalo, New York 14207 • $$$$$

North Buffalo

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 ...

Patio
Waterfront
Patio

Full Service

Bella Vista Ristorante

7001 Buffalo Avenue Niagara Falls, New York 14305 • $$$$$

Niagara County

Welcome to Bella Vista Ristorante, where it's Italy done right with fresh and authentic Italian flavors. Sample our inventive menu filled with homemade ...

Boat Friendly
Bar Area
Breakfast
Happy Hour
Late Night
Lunch
Patio
Waterfront

Full Service

Britesmith Brewing

5611 Main St Williamsville, New York 14221 • $$$$$

North Towns

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 ...

Lunch
Heated Patio / Outdoor Seating
Bar Area
Happy Hour
Take-out
Patio
Brunch
Waterfront

Full Service

Buffalo RiverWorks

359 Ganson St Buffalo, New York 14203 • $$$$$

Buffalo

Buffalo RiverWorks is the city's premier riverfront, boating, sports, music and entertainment destination located along the banks of the Buffalo River. The ...

Boat Friendly
Bar Area
Handicap Access
Happy Hour
Late Night
Live Music
Lunch
Patio
Private Parties
Reservations
Waterfront

Full Service

Cabana Sam’s

1028 South Shore Drive Irving , New York 14081 • $$$$$

South Towns

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 ...

Family Friendly
Lunch
Patio
Bar
Bar Area
Handicap Access
Happy Hour
Lunch
Patio
Waterfront

Full Service

Casey’s Cabana

1437 Ferry Rd Grand Island, New York 14072 • $$$$$

North Towns

Casey's Cabana is a Seasonal Summer Restaurant founded by Grand Island High School students Lauren Merletti, Luke Hess $ Gabby Bergstrom. Together, the ...

Waterfront
Patio

Full Service

Castaways Waterfront Bar & Grill

188 Kennedy Avenue Angola, New York 14006 • $$$$$

South Towns

Waterfront Bar & Grill located on shores of Lake Erie located in Point Breeze, Angola, New York 14006 is approximately 25 mi. south of Buffalo. ...

Waterfront
Patio
Boat Friendly
Family Friendly
Dog-Friendly Patio
Bar Area
Sports Bar

Full Service

Charlie’s Boat Yard

1111 Fuhrmann Boulevard Buffalo, New York 14203 • $$$$$

Buffalo

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 ...

Boat Friendly
Patio
Bar Area
Happy Hour
Lunch
Take-out
Waterfront

Full Service

Covey’s Cove

5855 E Main St, Olcott, NY 14126 • $$$$$

Niagara County

Covey’s Cove is Olcott’s home for delicious cocktails, beer, wine and fun food. ...

Patio
Waterfront

Full Service

Creekview Restaurant

5629 Main St Williamsville, New York 14221 • $$$$$

North Towns

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 ...

Brunch
Bar Area
Handicap Access
Happy Hour
Live Music
Lunch
Patio
Waterfront
Family Friendly

Full Service

Dockside Bar & Grill

153 Sweeney St North Tonawanda,, NY 14120 • $$$$$

Niagara County

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 ...

Boat Friendly
Patio
Bar Area
Handicap Access
Happy Hour
Late Night
Live Music
Lunch
Take-out
Waterfront
Special Occasion
Family Friendly
Good for Beer Lovers

Full Service

Griffon Brewery and Gastropub

115 S Water St Lewiston , NY 14092 • $$$$$

Niagara County

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 ...

Patio
Bar Area
Good for Beer Lovers
Waterfront

Full Service

Hoak’s

4100 Lake Shore Rd Hamburg, New York 14075 • $$$$$

South Towns

Friday fish fry and great view of Lake Erie and the city. ...

Patio
Bar Area
Handicap Access
Happy Hour
Lunch
Take-out
Waterfront
Private Parties

Fast Casual

Temporarily Closed

Juicery at The Hatch

329 Erie St Buffalo, NY 14202 • $$$$$

Buffalo

SEASONAL - See you next summer! The Hatch is now "Juicery at The Hatch. Under a new operator, they still serve concession like food and ice cream, and ...

Take-out
Waterfront
Boat Friendly

Full Service

Lago 210

4038 Hoover Rd Hamburg, NY 14219 • $$$$$

South Towns

They say there’s much to be found at the water’s edge—Peace. Clarity. Purpose. And just as it serves up inspiration and awe, at Lago 210, water is ...

Waterfront
Patio
Private Parties

Full Service

Liberty Hound

1 Naval Park Cove Buffalo, New York 14202 • $$$$$

Buffalo

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 ...

Boat Friendly
Patio
Bar Area
Happy Hour
Late Night
Live Music
Lunch
Reservations
Take-out
Waterfront

Full Service

Lucia’s on the Lake

4151 Lakeshore Rd Hamburg, New York 14075 • $$$$$

South Towns

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 ...

Bar Area
Handicap Access
Happy Hour
Lunch
Patio
Reservations
Take-out
Waterfront

Full Service

Lumberjack Patio Grill

1000 River Rd North Tonawanda,, New York 14120 • $$$$$

Niagara County

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 ...

Boat Friendly
Dog-Friendly Patio
Boat Friendly
Lunch
Patio
Take-out
Waterfront

Fast Casual

Mississippi Mudds

313 Niagara St Buffalo, New York 14150 • $$$$$

North Towns

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 ...

Family Friendly
Lunch
Boat Friendly
Dog-Friendly Patio
Handicap Access
Patio
Take-out
Waterfront

Full Service

Old Man River

375 Niagara St Buffalo, New York 14150 • $$$$$

North Towns

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. ...

Family Friendly
Lunch
Boat Friendly
Patio
Bar Area
Handicap Access
Happy Hour
Take-out
Waterfront

Full Service

Prescott’s Provisions

40 E Niagara St Tonawanda, New York 14150 • $$$$$

North Towns

Prescott's Provisions offers an elevated dining experience along the historic Erie Canal. Our restaurant is open to everyone, including boaters and cyclists, ...

Family Friendly
Patio
Bar Area
Boat Friendly
Reservations
Waterfront
Farm to Table

Full Service

Red Coach Inn

2 Buffalo Ave. Niagara Falls, New York 14305 • $$$$$

Niagara County

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 ...

Family Friendly
Lunch
Bar Area
Breakfast
Handicap Access
Happy Hour
Waterfront

Full Service

Remington Tavern

184 Sweeney Street North Tonawanda,, New York 14120 • $$$$$

Niagara County

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, ...

Boat Friendly
Patio
Bar Area
Handicap Access
Happy Hour
Live Music
Lunch
Reservations
Waterfront
Private Parties

Full Service

River Grill

70 Aqua Ln Tonawanda, New York 14150 • $$$$$

North Towns

A word from River Grill Sample from our extensive menu of the best: appetizers, sandwiches $ wraps, soup $ salad, steak, seafood (crab, lobster, shrimp), ...

Boat Friendly
Bar Area
Handicap Access
Happy Hour
Late Night
Live Music
Lunch
Patio
Waterfront

Full Service

Rodney’s On The Lake

4179 Lake Shore Rd Hamburg, New York 14075 • $$$$$

South Towns

Established 1985, Rodneys has consistently remained the restaurant of choice for area diners in search of quality food and service at resonable prices. With ...

Bar Area
Happy Hour
Late Night
Lunch
Take-out
Waterfront

Full Service

Sole at Woodlawn Beach

3580 Lake Shore Rd Buffalo, New York 14219 • $$$$$

Buffalo

Sole at Woodlawn Beach is a newly renovated waterfront party venue, restaurant & rental facility with a family friendly eatery, 2 stages for live music, ...

Bar Area
Patio
Take-out
Waterfront
Family Friendly
Good for Beer Lovers
Happy Hour
Lunch

Full Service

Southern Tier Brewing Co. – Buffalo

7 Scott St Buffalo, NY 14203 • $$$$$

Buffalo

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 ...

Lunch
Bar Area
Waterfront
Sports Bar
Good for Beer Lovers
Family Friendly
Private Parties

Strohs Angola

9566, Lake Shore Road, Lake Erie Beach Erie County, New York 14006 • $$$$$

South Towns

Oldest continuously running bar on Lake Erie ...

Bar
Bar Area
Happy Hour
Waterfront

Full Service

SunCliff on the Lake

6892 Lakeshore Rd Derby, NY 14047 • $$$$$

South Towns

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. ...

Lunch
Bar Area
Waterfront
Special Occasion
Private Parties
Live Music
Patio

Full Service

Temporarily Closed

Sunset Grille

18 Shore Dr Wilson, New York 14172 • $$$$$

Niagara County

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 ...

Bar Area
Handicap Access
Happy Hour
Late Night
Live Music
Lunch
Patio
Waterfront

Full Service

Templeton Landing Restaurant

2 Templeton Terrace Buffalo, New York 14202 • $$$$$

Buffalo

Templeton Landing Restaurant and Special Events is Now Open for the Season! Enjoy the #BestSpotInBuff with fresh seafood, tiki-inspired ...

Boat Friendly
Dog-Friendly Patio
Patio
Bar Area
Handicap Access
Happy Hour
Late Night
Live Music
Lunch
Reservations
Waterfront

Full Service

Tewksbury Lodge

249 Ohio St Buffalo, New York 14204 • $$$$$

Buffalo

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 ...

Family Friendly
Boat Friendly
Patio
Private Parties
Waterfront

Full Service

The Isle View Bar & Grill

791 Niagara St Tonawanda, New York 14150 • $$$$$

North Towns

The Isle View, a local Tonawanda landmark dating back to prohibition, offers a great selection of tasty foods at reasonable prices, accompanied by friendly ...

Boat Friendly
Bar Area
Boat Friendly
Handicap Access
Happy Hour
Lunch
Patio
Take-out
Waterfront

Bar

The Ontario House aka Stone Jug

358 Main St Youngstown, New York 14174 • $$$$$

Niagara County

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 ...

Lunch
Bar Area
Brunch
Boat Friendly
Late Night
Late-Late Night
Live Music
Patio
Take-out
Waterfront

Full Service

The Public House on the Lake

4914 Lakeshore Rd Hamburg, New York 14075 • $$$$$

South Towns

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 ...

Bar Area
Handicap Access
Happy Hour
Live Music
Lunch
Patio
Reservations
Waterfront

Full Service

The Ship Bar & Grill

5612 Tonawanda Creek Rd #9541 Pendleton, NY 14094 • $$$$$

Niagara County

Welcome back to The Ship! We’ve kept the favorite dishes you love while adding new bold flavors to the already great menu! Here are some of the dishes ...

Patio
Waterfront

Full Service

The Shores Waterfront Island Restaurant

2 Detroit St North Tonawanda,, New York 14120 • $$$$$

Niagara County

Casual waterfront restaurant serving lunch, dinner, drinks and banquets on the southern tip of historic Tonawanda Island. Enjoy the panoramic views of ...

Boat Friendly
Bar Area
Boat Friendly
Handicap Access
Happy Hour
Lunch
Patio
Take-out
Waterfront

Full Service

The Silo

115 N. Water St. Lewiston, New York 14092 • $$$$$

Niagara County

Now you can have The best food this side of the Niagara brought out to you and placed by your side during your party, event or special occasion. Whether ...

Patio
Bar Area
Lunch
Waterfront

Full Service

The Terrace

199 Lincoln Pkwy Buffalo, New York 14222 • $$$$$

Buffalo

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 ...

Brunch
Heated Patio / Outdoor Seating
Patio
Bar Area
Happy Hour
Reservations
Waterfront
Live Music
Private Parties

Full Service

The V’Randa Bar and Restaurant

2136 Oakfield Rd Grand Island, NY 14072 • $$$$$

North Towns

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, ...

Family Friendly
Romantic
Waterfront
Boat Friendly
Patio

Bar

Turner’s Port of Call

997 E River Rd Grand Island, NY 14072 • $$$$$

North Towns

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, ...

Waterfront
Patio
Good for Beer Lovers

Full Service

Wilson Boat House Restaurant

57 Harbor Street Wilson, New York 14172 • $$$$$

Niagara County

Seasonal The Wilson Boat House Restaurant, open since 1907, and recently remodeled, is the perfect place for casual dining overlooking the beautiful ...

Boat Friendly
Bar Area
Boat Friendly
Happy Hour
Live Music
Lunch
Patio
Waterfront

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This post was originally published in 2018 and has been updated.

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