hellofellowbillsfans Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 Hi all, As a distraction from the impending Allen news I wanted to ask a question - I'm gonna be in Buffalo this weekend for the Sabres and Bills games and it's been a while since I've been back. Where are the absolute best places to eat? We'll do wings one night but wanted to see if there are any can't miss breweries or food places we should be checking out. Go Bills! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 (edited) Bar Bill for wings in East Aurora for sure. NYBP in Lockport on Transit Rd near Tonawanda Creek is awesome for a brewery. Hamburg Brewing Company is great too. Big Ditch Brewery downtown. Pearl Street Bar and Grille downtown. Tons more options around tho now for breweries. There are lots of great restaurants, what types of food do you like? Edited November 9, 2022 by Big Turk 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Man Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 https://www.bigditchbrewing.com/ Their beer and their food is excellent. 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlCowlingsTaxiService Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 There’s better Italian food to be found for sure, but if you want an iconic Buffalo experience and mounds of pasta with sauce and baked cheese on top appeals to you, Spaghetti Parm at Chef’s should be on the menu 1 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern_Bills Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 There is a great burger place called "Allen Burger Venture" right down from Gabriel's gate. One of the best burgers I've ever had, I didn't drink so can't speak to the beer selection/satisfaction. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiotAct Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 Griffon Gastropub has a few locations (East Amherst, Niagara Falls, and East Aurora). Awesome food and beer selection - I’d highly recommend it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellofellowbillsfans Posted November 9, 2022 Author Share Posted November 9, 2022 8 minutes ago, Big Turk said: Bar Bill for wings in East Aurora for sure. NYBP in Lockport on Transit Rd near Tonawanda Creek is awesome for a brewery. Hamburg Brewing Company is great too. Big Ditch Brewery downtown. Pearl Street Bar and Grille downtown. Tons more options around tho now for breweries. There are lots of great restaurants, what types of food do you like? We will eat anything but would prefer the unhealthy variety since we don't get up there much these days! We want the full Buffalo experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
US Egg Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 (edited) 10 minutes ago, AlCowlingsTaxiService said: There’s better Italian food to be found for sure, but if you want an iconic Buffalo experience and mounds of pasta with sauce and baked cheese on top appeals to you, Spaghetti Parm at Chef’s should be on the menu …..and a half stick of butter. But, yes, it is good stuff. Get extra sauce Edited November 9, 2022 by I am the egg man 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBaumer Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 If you want some good food and good atmosphere, Roost, Hutch’s, JTs, Lombardos All great dinner places with top notch cocktails to boot 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 6 minutes ago, AlCowlingsTaxiService said: There’s better Italian food to be found for sure, but if you want an iconic Buffalo experience and mounds of pasta with sauce and baked cheese on top appeals to you, Spaghetti Parm at Chef’s should be on the menu this was our go to before the hockey games. eat and run right over for beers and hockey. their food was always swimming in cheese and sauce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan in Cleveland Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 Buffalo Chophouse is my go to when I come back for a game Russell's Steaks is number 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconator Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 2 minutes ago, Ethan in Cleveland said: Buffalo Chophouse is my go to when I come back for a game Russell's Steaks is number 2 The man needs game tickets too!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 One word: Chef's. 1 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconator Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 @BillsFanInRaleigh All the suggestions here are fantastic suggestions. Pick one or a few of them. You can't go wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan in Owego Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 Mulberry, one of the best lasagna's iv'e ever had, huge delicious meatballs as well. 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarleyNY Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 52 minutes ago, BillsFanInRaleigh said: Hi all, As a distraction from the impending Allen news I wanted to ask a question - I'm gonna be in Buffalo this weekend for the Sabres and Bills games and it's been a while since I've been back. Where are the absolute best places to eat? We'll do wings one night but wanted to see if there are any can't miss breweries or food places we should be checking out. Go Bills! What part of town are you staying in? Also are you from Buffalo? That would impact my recommendation for Italian food. If you are near Tonawanda, Prescott’s Provisions is my rec. Make reservations, share a bunch of plates and get dessert. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yall Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 6 minutes ago, Dan in Owego said: Mulberry, one of the best lasagna's iv'e ever had, huge delicious meatballs as well. Better make reservations now though. Pretty much seems like you need a week's lead time minimally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan in Owego Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 True good call, totally worth the lead time i believe. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, BillsFanInRaleigh said: We will eat anything but would prefer the unhealthy variety since we don't get up there much these days! We want the full Buffalo experience. Charlie the Butcher for Beef on Weck then needs to be on your stopping list Edited November 9, 2022 by Big Turk 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 46 minutes ago, Dan in Owego said: Mulberry, one of the best lasagna's iv'e ever had, huge delicious meatballs as well. Good choice for the Southtowns, if near downtown I'd recommend The Place as have a very good lobster gnocchi and if it's not too cold the porch and fire pits make for a great spot to eat as the sun goes down. 1 hour ago, BuffaloBaumer said: If you want some good food and good atmosphere, Roost, Hutch’s, JTs, Lombardos All great dinner places with top notch cocktails to boot Only problem is Lombardos is closed on Sundays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 One word... Mighty Taco 1 1 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 (edited) 5 minutes ago, pi2000 said: One word... Mighty Taco Not sure what the obsession is with this place. It kinda sucks. I prefer Taco Bell. Chipotle, Moe's and Salsarita's all are better options if you want to go quick Mexican. Edited November 9, 2022 by Big Turk 1 4 4 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlCowlingsTaxiService Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 4 minutes ago, pi2000 said: One word... Mighty Taco A shadow of what they once were. Taco Bell has surpassed them in many ways 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarleyNY Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 2 minutes ago, AlCowlingsTaxiService said: A shadow of what they once were. Taco Bell has surpassed them in many ways The cheese they use is gross. It tastes like plastic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToBillsFan Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 (edited) Jim’s steakout after a few beers….you will no be disappointed Edited November 9, 2022 by ToBillsFan 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nextmanup Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 Best restaurant in town is still Tempo; I had a great meal there last summer for my mom's birthday celebration. I'm also a fan of San Marco, Hutch's, the chop house, and others. Plenty of good restaurants in Buffalo, always have been. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Nextmanup said: Best restaurant in town is still Tempo; I had a great meal there last summer for my mom's birthday celebration. Did you see Buddy Nix there hosting any big name free agents? 3 minutes ago, Nextmanup said: I'm also a fan of San Marco, Hutch's, the chop house, and others. Chop House is way overpriced for what they offer, I prefer Black & Blue Don't go to Jazzboline...that place sucks and is way overpriced. Edited November 9, 2022 by Big Turk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffalobill43 Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 Not to hijack this thread but we will be in Buffalo for the first time ever for the Vikings game. Really only have Saturday and then Sunday after the game to experience Buffalo. Looking for a good place to catch some college football and eat wings on Saturday. I've heard Bar Bill, Duff's or Gabriel's Gate, are any of these good places to sit for a few hours with TV's/various games on? Thanks for any insight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 Might I suggest The First Post The Old Familiar The Famous #### The Cross Hands The Good Companions The Trusty Servant The Two Headed Dog The Mermaid The Beehive The Kings Head The Hole In The Wall and of course The World's End 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 I have recommended this restaurant before - Sun Cuisines, a Burmaese, Thai and Japanese restaurant. https://www.suncuisines.com/ I discovered it via a tourist magazine when visiting Niagara Falls. I have only been to location on west side of Buffalo near Black Rock where some of my family lives. 1989 Niagara St., Buffalo, NY 14207 716-447-0202. I know they have a number of customers from Japanese temple in area my aunt used to go to before her age and health kept her inside (my aunt is deceased now). There is another restaurant in Williamsville. 1 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicharito Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 Lucia’s on the lake best steak I’ve ever had. Tough to get in but worth it if you can! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 39 minutes ago, buffalobill43 said: Not to hijack this thread but we will be in Buffalo for the first time ever for the Vikings game. Really only have Saturday and then Sunday after the game to experience Buffalo. Looking for a good place to catch some college football and eat wings on Saturday. I've heard Bar Bill, Duff's or Gabriel's Gate, are any of these good places to sit for a few hours with TV's/various games on? Thanks for any insight. Not sure about Gabriel's Gate but the other two would be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mango Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 One of my favorite restaurants is Roost. I have other favorite "things" at other restaurants. But in terms of experience, quality, vibe, price, etc. Roost is my favorite spot pound for pound. Their executive chef/owner is one of the most notable chefs in the region. Martin Danilowicz is the head chef. I believe he wrote the original menu at Left Bank forever ago and was then replaced by Mark Weatherby shortly after. He was the Executive Chef at the Buffalo Staple Just Pasta forever. When that closed he took off to Toronto for a while and was EC at a few places there. He came back a while ago and had Martin Cooks, which was phenomenal, and I believe Buffalo's only prix fixe restaurant. He closed that and opened Roost. Upscale casual based Seasonal menu, trendy, affordable, great beer and cocktail list, and super approachable. Not stuffy in the least. https://www.roostwny.com/eat Source: I have worked in a lot of Buffalo Restaurants. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 39 minutes ago, Lost said: Might I suggest The First Post The Old Familiar The Famous #### The Cross Hands The Good Companions The Trusty Servant The Two Headed Dog The Mermaid The Beehive The Kings Head The Hole In The Wall and of course The World's End Most of those restaurants aren’t even in Buffalo lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mango Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 38 minutes ago, Lost said: Might I suggest The First Post The Old Familiar The Famous #### The Cross Hands The Good Companions The Trusty Servant The Two Headed Dog The Mermaid The Beehive The Kings Head The Hole In The Wall and of course The World's End I love Son. I second this. Sato Ramen on Main St. by UB South makes legit Ramen. There isn't another place in the city that comes close. Pho Dollar on W. Ferry is a great hole in the wall pho place if that is your jam. I grew up on the West Side so I am partial, but 5 Points Bakery has the absolute best cinnamon roll on the planet. It won't be a big giant think like you are used to, but they are basically crack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 MT Blasdell Pizza Ilio’s Duffs Ekels - Beef on Weck there are certainly a lot of really nice restaurants If you want to go high end, but really is about what you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 (edited) Would also highly recommend TCB(Tacos, Community and Beer). Gourmet tacos are amazing and the bowls are really great as well. Korean Short Rib taco = heaven. Edited November 9, 2022 by Big Turk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillStime Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 Britesmith - favorite brewery in Williamsville - highly recommend the burger and wedge salad. Another favorite - Hartman's Distilling Co. - downtown. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 7 minutes ago, BillStime said: Britesmith - favorite brewery in Williamsville - highly recommend the burger and wedge salad. Another favorite - Hartman's Distilling Co. - downtown. Went to BriteSmith once as a goodbye dinner for an employee our boss set up. It was pretty good...the mulled spiced cider was freaking amazing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msw2112 Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 1 hour ago, buffalobill43 said: Not to hijack this thread but we will be in Buffalo for the first time ever for the Vikings game. Really only have Saturday and then Sunday after the game to experience Buffalo. Looking for a good place to catch some college football and eat wings on Saturday. I've heard Bar Bill, Duff's or Gabriel's Gate, are any of these good places to sit for a few hours with TV's/various games on? Thanks for any insight. All of these places have great wings and are "iconic" Buffalo spots. That said, I would not recommend Duff's or Gabriel's Gate as great places to watch college football. Both are small places, neither are sports bars, and neither have a ton of TVs. Duff's is mainly a restaurant and not much of a bar, and Gabriel's Gate is both a restaurant and a bar, with a good bar scene, but it's a pretty small, cozy place and not a sports-bar type of place. Note that I am referring to the original Duff's in Amherst. I have not been to any other Duff's location. I also have not been to Bar Bill in East Aurora, but the newer one in Clarence seems to have a bit better situation with TVs for sports - although I still wouldn't call it a sports bar. Another recommendation is Cole's on Elmwood Avenue near Buffalo State University. Cole's has great wings and is more of a larger Irish pub/sports bar that would be appropriate for watching college football. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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