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 • $$
AmericanDeli-SandwichesBuffalo
Casual Table Service
SOB Says: A Cobblestone District favorite, Ballyhoo is as nice inside as it is homely on the outside. They offer housemade sausages and sides, craft cocktails ...
Hombre y Lobo
149 Swan Street Ste 1 Buffalo, NY 14203 • $$
MexicanBuffalo
Fast Casual / Counter Service
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 ...
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Mon Ami Restaurant
298 Main St (Catherdral Park Side) Buffalo, New York 14202 • $$$
FrenchBuffalo
Casual Table Service, Catering
About Mon Ami Restaurant: Nestled in the heart of Downtown Buffalo, Mon Ami offers a French-American inspired menu which showcases both traditional French ...
Other Half Brewing at Seneca One
1 Seneca St Buffalo, NY 14203 • $
Beer Bar/HallBreweryBuffalo
Fast Casual / Counter Service
Other Half Brewing at Seneca One is open for on-premise drinks and drinks to-go! Swing by and hang with friends and family for both can and bottle pours ...
Panorama on Seven
95 Main St Buffalo, New York 14203 • $$$$
New AmericanBuffalo
Casual Table Service, Fine Dining
Enjoy the best views of Buffalo, Lake Erie and Canalside while serving prohibition style cocktails and perusing a Southern European and local Buffalo ...
Pearl Street Grill & Brew Pub
76 Pearl St Buffalo, New York 14202 • $$
AmericanBreweryBuffalo FoodBurgersDeli-SandwichesPub FoodBuffalo
Casual Table Service
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, ...
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Pete’s Place Food Shop
290 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14202 • $
MexicanDeli-SandwichesBuffalo
Fast Casual / Counter Service
Fast & Friendly Service, Local Fresh Ingredients, Classic Lunch Items, Culturally infused menu items, each meal Crafted and Cooked to Order. ...
Pizza Plant Italian Pub – Canalside
125 Main St Buffalo, New York 14203 • $$
PizzaItalianBuffalo
Casual Table Service
Spreading Beer, Wine and the love of good food across Buffalo. - Home of some of the most delicious food, beer and wine in Buffalo for 40 years! ...
Southern Tier Brewing Co. – Buffalo
7 Scott St Buffalo, NY 14203 • $$
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 ...
Swannie House
170 Ohio St Buffalo, New York 14203 • $
AmericanBuffalo FoodBurgersIrishSouth Buffalo
Casual Table Service, Take Out
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 ...
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Templeton Landing Restaurant
2 Templeton Terrace Buffalo, New York 14202 • $$
AmericanBuffalo
Casual Table Service
Templeton Landing Restaurant and Special Events is Now Open for the Season! Enjoy the #BestSpotInBuff with fresh seafood, tiki-inspired ...
The Draft Room
79 Perry St Buffalo, New York 14203 • $$
AmericanBreweryBurgersPizzaPub FoodBuffalo
Bar
'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 • $$
ItalianPizzaAmericanBuffalo
Casual Table Service
A family owned local Italian restaurant featuring the culinary talent of Chef Richard! ...
The Rose Bar and Grille
199 Scott St Buffalo, New York 14204 • $$
AmericanBuffalo FoodBurgersBuffalo
Casual Table Service
Located in the Fairmont Building in Downtown Buffalo, the Rose Bar $ Grille offers a variety of good food $ drinks in a great atmosphere. Whether it's ...