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CUISINE
Barbecue
Buffalonian
Caribbean
Casual
Chinese
Coffeehouses
 Contemporary
Fine Dining
French
German
Greek
Indian
 Italian
Japanese
Mexican
Pubs
Steakhouses
Thai/Vietnamese
LOCATION
Buffalo
Cheektowaga/
Lancaster/Depew
Amherst/Williamsville
Clarence/Akron
Kenmore
 Niagara County
Tonawanda
North Tonawanda
Hamburg/Orchard Park/
S. Buffalo/West Seneca/
Lackawanna
 East Aurora/Ellicottville/
Points South & East
On the Water
Southern Ontario
RESTAURANT
800 Maple (Fine)
99 Fastfood (Thai/Vietnamese)
Acropolis (Greek)
Adam’s (Steak)
Akron House (Contemporary)
Al-E-Oops (Barbecue)
Allen Street Hardware (Contemporary)
Alton’s (Greek)
Amaryllis (Contemporary)
Ambrosia (Greek)
Amici (Italian)
Anderson’s Frozen Custard
(Buffalonian)
Apple Granny
(Contemporary)
Asa Ransom House (Fine)
B.W.’s BBQ (Barbecue)
Bacchus (Fine)
Betty’s (Casual)
Bijou Grille (Contemporary)
Bing’s (Fine)
Bistro Europa (Contemporary)
Blackthorn (Pubs)
Bocce’s (Buffalonian)
Brodo (Contemporary)
Buffalo Brew Pub (Pubs)
Buffalo Chophouse (Steakhouses)
Butterwood (Contemporary)
Café 59 (Casual)
Café in the Square (Casual)
Caffé Aroma (Contemporary)
Calvaneso’s (Contemporary)
Cameos (Contemporary)
Campieri’s (Buffalonian)
Carmelo’s Coat of Arms (Fine)
Carrabba’s (Italian)
Carriagehouse Café (Casual)
Casa Antica (Contemporary)
Casa Mia (Italian)
Cecilia’s (Fine)
Century Grill (Contemporary)
Charlie the Butcher’s (Buffalonian)
Chef’s (Italian)
Chocolate Bar, The (Contemporary)
City Grill (Contemporary)
Clarence Center Coffee
Company & Café (Casual)
Clarkson House (Fine)
Clubhouse at Diamond Hawk (Fine)
Colden Lakes (Contemporary)
Cole’s (Contemporary)
Colter Bay Grill (Casual)
Comfort Zone (Coffeehouses)
Coyote Café (Mexican)
Cozumel (Mexican)
Craftsmen Café (Casual)
Creekview (Contemporary)
Curly’s (Caribbean)
Curry’s (Contemporary)
DACC’S (Fine)
Daniel’s (Fine)
Danny’s (Casual)
Darcy McGee's (Casual)
Dash’s (Casual)
David’s Grille (Contemporary)
Deerhead Inn (Contemporary)
DeFlippo’s (Italian)
Digiulio & Co. (Fine)
Dina’s (Casual)
DiTondo’s (Italian)
Dock at the Bay
(Contemporary)
Dockside Inn, The (Casual)
Dog Bar (Contemporary)
Dove, The (Italian)
Dug's Dive (Buffalonian)
Duo (Fine)
E.B. Green’s (Steakhouses)
Eagle House (Casual)
Edge of Town (Casual)
El Canelo (Mexican)
Ellicottville Brewing Company (Pub)
Empire Grill (Casual)
Escabeche (Fine)
Fables Café (Casual)
Falafel Bar (Casual)
Falletta’s (Italian)
Famous Dave’s (Barbecue)
Fanny’s (Fine)
Faso’s (Italian)
Fat Bob’s (Barbecue)
Fera’s (Casual)
Fiamma (Fine)
Fiddle Heads (Fine)
Fieldstone (Contemporary)
Filippo’s (Italian)
Fireside Inn (Fine)
Foster’s (Contemporary)
 Frank and Teressa’s Anchor Bar (Buffalonian)
Friar’s Table, The (Fine)
Fuji Grill (Japanese)
Gabriel’s Gate (Casual)
Garlock’s (Fine)
Garris’ (Barbecue)
Giacobbi's (Contemporary)
GiGi's (Barbecue)
Ginger (Fine)
Glen Park Tavern (Casual)
Gordie Harper’s Bazaar
(Casual)
Gramma Mora’s (Mexican)
Grapevine (Contemporary)
Grover’s (Casual)
Harry’s Harbour Place Grille (Contemporary)
Hayes Seafood House (Contemporary)
Henry’s at Kleinhans (Contemporary)
Hillebrand’s Vineyard Cafe (Fine)
Hoak’s (Contemporary)
Houlihan’s (Casual)
Hutch’s (Fine)
Ike and B.G.’s (Barbecue)
Il Fiorentino (Italian)
Ilio DiPaolo’s (Italian)
India Gate (Indian)
Italian Village (Italian)
J.P. 's (Contemporary)
Jade's Restaurant (Casual)
Jasmine Thai (Thai/Vietnamese)
Jonny C’s NY Deli and Caterers
(Casual)
K. Gallagher’s (Casual)
Kabab & Curry (Indian)
Kennedy’s Cove (Fine)
Kentucky Greg’s (Barbecue)
King & I, The (Thai/Vietnamese)
Koi (Japanese)
Kosta’s (Greek)
La Cascata (Italian)
La Dolce Vita (Italian)
La Marina (Italian)
La Nova (Buffalonian)
La Scala (Fine)
La Tee Da (Contemporary)
La Tolteca (Mexican)
Lake Effect Diner (Casual)
Laughlin’s Beef and Barrel (Contemporary)
Le Metro (Contemporary)
Lebro’s (Italian)
Left Bank (Contemporary)
Linguine’s (Italian)
Liv (Fine)
Lone Star Fajita Grill (Mexican)
Loughran’s (Casual)
Louie’s Foot Long Hot Dogs (Buffalonian)
MacDuff’s (Fine)
Mangia Ristorante (Italian)
Manzella's Bar & Grille (Italian)
Marco’s (Italian)
Margarita's (Mexican)
Marinaccio's (Italian)
Marotto’s (Fine)
May Jen (Chinese)
McPartlan’s Corner (Contemporary)
Michael's (Italian)
Milton’s (Greek)
Ming Café (Chinese)
Ming Teh (Chinese)
Mississippi Mudd’s (Casual)
Mister B's Restaurant/Tavern
(Casual)
Mister Dee’s (Casual)
Mode Urban Bistro (Contemporary)
Mother’s (Fine)
Mulberry Italian Ristorante
(Italian)
Murphy Orchards
(Contemporary)
Murphy’s (Casual)
Muse (Contemporary)
Mythos (Greek)
Nektar (Contemporary)
Nick Charlap’s (Casual)
Nina’s (Casual)
O3 Café (Casual)
O Restaurant (Japanese)
O’Connell’s American Bistro
(Fine)
Oban Inn (Fine)
Old Orchard Inn, The (Fine)
Oliver’s (Fine)
 One Eyed Jacks (Barbecue)
One Sunset (Fine)
On the Twenty (Fine)
Orazio’s (Italian)
Original Pancake House, The (Casual)
Pane’s (Casual)
Pano’s (Casual)
Papaya (Fine)
Pearl Street Grill & Brewery (Pubs)
Peller Estates (Fine)
Perison’s (Casual)
Pettibones (Contemporary)
Pietro’s (Italian)
Pizza Plant (Casual)
Plaka (Greek)
Polish Villa (Buffalonian)
Potts Deli and Grille (Buffalonian)
Prime 490 (Steakhouses)
Protocol (Fine)
Quaker Bonnet (Casual)
Queen’s Landing (Fine)
Red Coach Inn (Fine)
Red Osier Landmark (Steakhouses)
Red Pepper (Chinese)
Ripa’s (Italian)
Ristorante Lombardo (Italian)
Riverbend (Fine)
Romanello’s South (Fine)
Romeo and Juliet’s (Contemporary)
Root Five (Contemporary)
Rose Garden (German)
Roycroft Inn (Fine)
Rue Franklin (French)
Saigon Bangkok (Thai/Vietnamese)
Saigon Café (Thai/Vietnamese)
Sakura (Japanese)
Salvatore’s Italian Gardens (Italian)
Sample (Contemporary)
Santasiero’s (Italian)
Scarlet (Contemporary)
Scharf’s Schiller Park (German)
Schwabl’s (Buffalonian)
Schwanny’s (Casual)
Scotch N’ Sirloin (Steakhouses)
Sean Patrick's (Fine)
Seabar (Japanese)
Shadow Lounge (Contemporary)
Shamus (Fine)
Shanghai Red’s (Fine)
Shango (Contemporary)
Shogun Ichi (Japanese)
Shores Waterfront Restaurant (Casual)
Siena (Italian)
Sinatra’s (Italian)
Skylon Restaurant (Fine)
Snooty Fox (Fine)
Solé (Mexican)
Sonoma Grille (Contemporary)
Spot Coffee (Coffeehouses)
Star of India (Indian)
Sterling Place, The (Pubs)
Stillwater, The (Fine)
Sweet Tooth (Casual)
Taki (Japanese)
Tammy’s Kitchen (Casual)
Tandoori’s (Indian)
Tantalus (Contemporary)
Taste (Contemporary)
Taste of India (Indian)
Ted’s (Buffalonian)
Tempo (Fine)
Tillman's (Fine)
Tom’s (Greek)
Tony Rome’s (Barbecue)
Toro Tapas Bar (Fine)
Towne (Greek)
Trattoria Aroma (Italian)
Tru Teas (Contemporary)
Ulrich’s (German)
Valley Inn (Barbecue)
Verbena (Contemporary)
Village Beer Merchant
(Casual)
Village Eatery (Italian)
Vineland Estates (Fine)
Vino's (Italian)
Wasabi (Japanese)
Water Street Landing (Contemporary)
Western Door, The (Steakhouses)
Wilson House, The (Contemporary)
Wine Thief, The
(Contemporary)
Wolfgang Puck Café (Fine)

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BUFFALO
99 FASTFOOD RESTAURANT

3398 Bailey Ave., Buffalo, 836-6058.
Specialties include pho (Vietnamese noodle soup),
salmon teriyaki, and fresh spring rolls.
Hours: M–Sa, 11am–10pm; Su, 10:30am–8:30pm.
Price range: $
ACROPOLIS

708 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo, 886-2977.
Offering Greek specialties and standard diner fare in a friendly
neighborhood atmosphere. Specialties: gourmet tortilla wraps;
chicken souvlaki; breakfast egg sandwiches.
Hours: M-Sa, 7am-9pm; Su, 7:30am-4pm.
Price range: $
ALLEN STREET HARDWARE

245 Allen St., Buffalo, 882-8843.
Built in an actual old hardware store, this small, pub-like restaurant serves a wide range of wines by the glass and Flying Bison beer, soup, salads, sandwiches, and bar fare including baked brie.
Hours: Su–Th, 5pm–midnight; F–Sa, 5pm–2am.
Price range: $
AMARYLLIS

675 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, 878-2741.
Located in the lower level of the Westbrook Apartments, Amaryllis features an American seasonal menu with French dishes.
Hours: Dinner: Tu–Sa, 5–11pm;
bar menu: Tu–Th, 5–11pm; F–Sa, 5pm–12am.
Price range: $$
AMBROSIA

467 Elmwood Ave. (at Hodge), Buffalo, 881-2196.
Greek cuisine. Specialties: Greek meze, moussaka, fresh pasta, and fish. Café-like environment. Year-round patio dining.
Hours: M–Sa, 7am–11pm; Su, 7am–9pm.
Price range: $$

May/June 2000: Chef's Best
BACCHUS

54 West Chippewa St., Buffalo, 854-9463.
A wine lover’s temple with over 200 varieties by the glass.
Small, sophisticated plates of specialties and nightly featured entrées.
Hours: Tu–Th, 5pm–11pm; F–Sa, 5pm–midnight.
Price range: $$
BETTY'S

370 Virginia St., Buffalo, 362-0633.
Homey Allentown eatery offering comfort food in the spirit of all mothers. Specialties include homemade soups, baked goods, daily specials.
Hours: Tu–Th, 8am–9pm; F, 8am–10pm; Sa, 9am–10pm; Su, 9am–3pm.
Price range: $$

Jan./Feb. 2008: Cheap Eats in Buffalo
BIJOU GRILLE

643 Main St. (across from Shea’s), Buffalo, 847-1512.
Mediterranean style bistro. Club-level catering available.
Hours: Su–Th, 11am–10pm; M, 11am–3pm; F–Sa, 11am–midnight.
Price range: $$

September/October 2000: Theater District Dining
BISTRO EUROPA

484 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo, 884-1100
European-style bistro (Polish, German, Italian, French, and more) featuring casual atmosphere, an eclectic and extensive beer and wine list, and take-out. No reservations necessary.
Hours: Tu–Th, 11:30am–11pm; F–Sa, 11:30am–1am.
Price range: $$
BLACKTHORN RESTAURANT AND PUB

2134 Seneca St., Buffalo, 825-9327.
In the heart of South Buffalo; take your family for a fish fry on Friday without reservations. Its specialty is a hearty beer and cheese soup.
Hours: Su-Th, 11:30am-10pm; F-Sa, 11:30am-11pm.
Price range: $$

March/April 2001: Pub Fare
BRODO

765 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo, 881-1117;
4548 Main St., Amherst, 635-1117.
Contemporary dining in a funky, brightly colored atmosphere. Specialties include appetizers, gourmet entrées, soups, fine wine.
Hours: daily: M–Th, 11am–10pm; F–Sa, 11am–11pm.
Price range: $$
BUFFALO CHOPHOUSE

282 Franklin St., Buffalo, 842-6900.
Known for its 48 oz. porterhouse and other big cuts of beef.
Hours: Su-Th, 4pm-11pm; F-Sa, 4pm-midnight.
Price range: $$$

April 2007: Top 27 Restaurants
CAFÉ 59

59 Allen St., Buffalo, 883-1880.
Casual atmosphere and food with a strong vegetarian and vegan menu. Specialties: corn and curry soup, chicken breast with charred red pepper, portabello mushroom sandwich.
Hours: M-F, 8am-9pm; Sa, 10am-5pm.
Price range: $
CAFFÉ AROMA

957 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo,
Panini, wraps, focaccia, salads, house-made desserts, and hot and cold drinks.
Hours: M–F, 6:30am–10pm; Sa, 8am–11pm; Su, 8am–10pm.
Price range: $

May 2008: Dining en plein air
CAMPIERI’S

888 Main St., Buffalo, 362-0161.
Buffalo-style gourmet pizza in a great Allentown location.
Hours: Tu–Sa, 5–11pm.
Price range: $$
CECILIA'S RISTORANTE & MARTINI BAR

716 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo, 883-8066.
Lunch, dinner, and cocktails in an urban atmosphere. The Italian cuisine includes its signature chicken Cecilia, chicken marsala, and specialty pizzas.
Hours: M–Th, 11am–10pm; F–Sa, 11am–11pm; Su, 4pm–9pm.
Price range: $$
CENTURY GRILL

320 Pearl St., Buffalo, 853-6322.
Eclectic menu of classic and traditional Buffalo cuisine in a historic downtown building. Saturday night is bacon night.
Hours: daily: 4pm–midnight; Su, closed.
Price range: $
CHEF'S RESTAURANT

291 Seneca St., Buffalo, 856-9187.
Italian cuisine, favorite local gathering place, with a family atmosphere. Specialty: spaghetti parmigiana. Offering drop-off catering service.
Hours: M–Sa, 11am–9pm.
Price range: $$

January/February 2001: Chef’s Best
CHOCOLATE BAR
, THE
114 W. Chippewa St., Buffalo, 332-0484.
Restaurant/soda bar/nightclub, from Butterwood Desserts. Chocolate martinis, milkshakes.
Hours: M–W,11am–midnight; Th–Sa, 11am–3am; Su, 3–10pm.
Price range: $

Jan/Feb 2007: Take One - Chocolate Bar
CITY GRILL

268 Main St., Buffalo, 856-2651.
Featured in Wine Spectator. Fine wines, professional service, and exceptional food in a unique urban atmosphere. American regional cuisine.
Hours: M–W, 11am–9pm; Th–F, 11am–10pm; Sa, 4–10pm.
Price range: $$

September/October 2000: Theater District Dining
COLE'S

1104 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo, 886-1449.
Great contemporary food and Buffalo’s best microbrew selections. Specialties: Sunday brunch and pub fare.
Hours: M–Th, 11:30am–11pm; F–Sa, 11am–midnight; Su, 11am–10pm.
Price range: $$

Nov/Dec 2000: Cozy Cold Weather Retreats
COLTER BAY GRILL

561 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, 882-1330.
Western food selections with twenty-five beers on tap, Sunday brunch, catering available. Specialties: burgers, chicken sandwiches, barbecue.
Hours: M-Th, 11:30am-11pm; F-Sa, 11:30am-midnight; Su, 11:30am-10pm.
Price range: $
COMFORT ZONE CAFÉ

17 Main St., Hamburg, 648-5779;
1002 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo, 881-1057;
Mckinley Mall, Hamburg, 826-7201;
Walden Galleria Mall, Cheektowaga, 716-0247
Specialty teas, coffees, desserts, fresh baked goods, and pastries.
Homemade lunch specials and soups. Entertainment on Friday
and Saturday nights. Gift baskets available.
Hours: M-Th, 8am-11pm; F-Sa, 8am-midnight; Su, 9am-10pm.
Price range: $
COZUMEL GRILL

153 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo, 884-3866.
An 1885 carriage house that doubles in size when outdoor seating is an option. Wide variety of microbrews and tequilas, with fajitas, cactus shrimp, and other tex-mex-inspired dishes.
Hours: Su–Th, 11am–11pm; F–Sa, 11am–midnight.
Price range: $$
CURRY'S CASUAL DINING & SPIRITS

864 Kenmore Ave., Buffalo, 447-0502.
Homey atmosphere. Specialties: classic American, meatloaf dinner, and chicken chardonnay.
Hours: M–Th 11:30am–10pm; F–Sa, 11:30am–11pm.
Price range: $$
DARCY McGEE'S

257 Franklin St., Buffalo, 853-3600.
Recently re-introduced, Darcy McGee's is known for good food, good music, good friends, and the comfortable ambiance of an authentic Irish pub.
Price range: $
DIGIULIO & CO.

1673 Hertel Avenue, Buffalo, 446-1673
A handsome setting for an epicurean lunch and dinner menu from our open-style kitchen and full-service bar. On-site and off-site catering for private parties.
Hours: M-Th, 5-10pm; F-Sa, 5-11pm.
Price range: $$

March 2008: Second Helpings
DiTONDO’S

370 Seneca St., Buffalo, 855-8838.
One of Buffalo’s favorite and most revered Italian restaurants.
Specialties including fresh calamari salad as well as classic Italian
favorites such as spaghetti and bracciole.
Hours: Lunch: M–F, 11am–2pm; Dinner: F, 5pm–9pm.
Price range: $

Sept.-Oct. 2001: Memorable dining
DUG’S DIVE

1111 Fuhrman Blvd., Buffalo, 821-9600.
Classic American fare and a gorgeous view of Buffalo’s waterfront.
Price range: $
DUO

297 Franklin St., Buffalo, 858-4370
One of Buffalo’s newest restaurants, a spicy, sexy, down-home comfort food brasserie. Fare includes wood-fired pizzas, deep bowl pastas, and on-site baked breads to feed the entire table. Also features a price fixe theater menu, Sunday brunch, and even a downtown lunch delivery service.
Open for lunch Tu–Su; Dinner: 5pm–11pm.
Price range: $$
E.B. GREEN'S STEAKHOUSE

Two Fountain Plaza (adjacent to the Hyatt Hotel),
Buffalo, 855-4870.
Specialties: 24 oz. porterhouse steak, 24 oz. prime rib,
8 oz. single cut filet mignon. Extensive wine list.
Hours: M–Su, 5pm–11pm.
Price range: $$$

March-April 2002: Superb steakhouses
EMPIRE GRILL

1435 Hertel Ave., Buffalo, 446-0700.
A bold new approach to the classic American diner.
Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Hours: daily, 7am-midnight. Bar open late each night.
Price range: $

Jan/Feb 2007: Take One - Empire Grill
FABLES CAFÉ

1 Lafayette Sq., Buffalo, 858-7127.
Innovative lunch fare and catering. Located inside the central
branch of the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library.
Hours: 8:30am–3pm.
Price range: $
FALAFEL BAR

1009 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo, 884-0444.
3689 Sheridan Dr., Amherst, 831-3980.
Everything at the Falafel Bar is packed with flavor,
from falafels to wraps to homemade hummus.
Hours: M–Sa, 11am–10pm; Su, 11am–8pm.
Price range: $

Jan./Feb. 2008: Cheap Eats in Buffalo