Headed downtown to catch some action on the ice at Key Bank Center? Whether you’ve got tickets to to cheer on the Sabres or Bandits, or you favorite artist is in town, if you’re looking to grab a bite in the queen city, we know just the places to go. From restaurants, to cafes, to bars, there are plenty of places to eat within a few minutes of the Key Bank Center and Canalside.
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Ballyhoo Links & Drinks
211 South Park Ave Buffalo, New York 14204 • $$$$$
Buffalo
SOB Says: A Cobblestone District favorite, Ballyhoo is as nice inside as it is homely on the outside. They offer housemade sausages and sides, craft cocktails ...
Buffalo Iron Works
49 Illinois St Buffalo, New York 14203 • $$$$$
Buffalo
Live music, pub food, full bar next to First Niagara Center. - Finger Foods & Light Fare - A great choice of beer, wine and cocktails - ...
Buffalo RiverWorks
359 Ganson St Buffalo, New York 14203 • $$$$$
Buffalo
Buffalo RiverWorks is the city's premier riverfront, boating, sports, music and entertainment destination located along the banks of the Buffalo River. The ...
Cobblestone Bar & Grill
130 S Park Ave Buffalo, New York 14202 • $$$$$
Buffalo
These guys have some weird hours, but if you're interested in stopping by before, during or after and event at KeyBank Center, you're in luck. Cobblestone ...
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Hartman’s Distilling Co.
55 Chicago St Buffalo, New York 14204 • $$$$$
Buffalo
At Hartman's Distilling Company, we're turning back the clock to an age when summer days were long, sunsets were never long enough, and family and friends ...
Hofbrauhaus Buffalo
190 Scott St Buffalo, NY 14204 • $$$$$
Buffalo
The ninth American franchise of Munich's famous Hofbrauhaus, the Buffalo operation features live German music nightly, long tables and benches, beer hall, ...
Hombre y Lobo
149 Swan Street Ste 1 Buffalo, NY 14203 • $$$$$
Buffalo
Hombre y Lobo. Buffalo's newest street style taco and tequila bar. Hombre y Lobo— or Man and Wolf in Spanish, represents Ryan's childlike excitement ...
Juicery at The Hatch
329 Erie St Buffalo, NY 14202 • $$$$$
Buffalo
SEASONAL - See you next summer! The Hatch is now "Juicery at The Hatch. Under a new operator, they still serve concession like food and ice cream, and ...
Liberty Hound
1 Naval Park Cove Buffalo, New York 14202 • $$$$$
Buffalo
SOB Says: The chatter of seagulls blends with the laughter of children from the park next door. A gentle breeze caresses the water's surface as a small ...
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Lockhouse Distillery & Bar
41 Columbia Street Buffalo, New York 14204 • $$$$$
Buffalo
Lockhouse Bar specializes in, but is not limited to, cocktails made with spirits produced on the other side of the wall at Lockhouse Distillery. Conveniently ...
Newbury Salads – Harbor Center
75 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14203 • $$$$$
Buffalo
We love food and people! We’re committed to not just providing you with healthy, affordable and quick options but also educating our customers on the ...
Other Half Brewing at Seneca One
1 Seneca St Buffalo, NY 14203 • $$$$$
Buffalo
Other Half Brewing at Seneca One is open for on-premise drinks and drinks to-go! Swing by and hang with friends and family for both can and bottle pours ...
Panorama on Seven
95 Main St Buffalo, New York 14203 • $$$$$
Buffalo
Enjoy the best views of Buffalo, Lake Erie and Canalside while serving prohibition style cocktails and perusing a Southern European and local Buffalo ...
Pearl Street Grill & Brew Pub
76 Pearl St Buffalo, New York 14202 • $$$$$
Buffalo
Pearl Street Grill $ Brew Pub is the second largest brew pub in America.Premier spot downtown for pre/post Sabres, Bison or Bandits games, any First Niagara, ...
Pete’s Place Food Shop
290 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14202 • $$$$$
Buffalo
Fast & Friendly Service, Local Fresh Ingredients, Classic Lunch Items, Culturally infused menu items, each meal Crafted and Cooked to Order. ...
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Pizza Plant Italian Pub – Canalside
125 Main St Buffalo, New York 14203 • $$$$$
Buffalo
Spreading Beer, Wine and the love of good food across Buffalo. - Home of some of the most delicious food, beer and wine in Buffalo for 40 years! ...
Resurgence Brewing Company
55 Chicago Street Buffalo, New York 14204 • $$$$$
Buffalo
Resurgence Brewing Company and Beer Garden brews high-quality craft beer to be enjoyed in our taproom, beer garden or at home. Buffalo has always been ...
Southern Tier Brewing Co. – Buffalo
7 Scott St Buffalo, NY 14203 • $$$$$
Buffalo
Now Open! Bringing a Southern Tier craft beer experience to the good people of Buffalo! The Southern Tier Brewing Company taproom in Buffalo is a brand ...
Swannie House
170 Ohio St Buffalo, New York 14203 • $$$$$
South Buffalo
SOB Says: If you're looking for some quality pub food with some atmosphere and a side of history, then the Swannie House is calling your name. Don't let ...
Templeton Landing Restaurant
2 Templeton Terrace Buffalo, New York 14202 • $$$$$
Buffalo
Templeton Landing Restaurant and Special Events is Now Open for the Season! Enjoy the #BestSpotInBuff with fresh seafood, tiki-inspired ...
Tewksbury Lodge
249 Ohio St Buffalo, New York 14204 • $$$$$
Buffalo
Private parties SOB Says: The Tewksbury Lodge opened in summer of 2016 as part of River Fest Park on Ohio Street. First came the park, then came a long ...
The Draft Room
79 Perry St Buffalo, New York 14203 • $$$$$
Buffalo
'Beer and the Buffalo Sabres are a match made in hockey heaven so it only makes sense that our friends at Labatt USA would open up a flagship brewing operation ...
The Grotto
60 Niagara Street Buffalo, NY 14202 • $$$$$
Buffalo
A family owned local Italian restaurant featuring the culinary talent of Chef Richard! ...
The Rose Bar & Grill
199 Scott Street Buffalo , NY 14204 • $$$$$
Buffalo
The Rose Bar & Grill is a female black owned business Located in Downtown Buffalo ( Inside the Fairmont Creamery Building). We have a variety of ...
Wonder Coffeehouse
323 Ganson St Buffalo, New York 14203 • $$$$$
Buffalo
We are Buffalonians! Born and raised! We are gritty, we don't give up and we live up to our 'City of Good Neighbors' name! Wonder Coffeehouse is located ...
