Using custom built Texas smokers, this restaurant in the heart of Allentown boasts the most succulent barbecued meats in the city. Run by restaurateur par excellence Bob Mollot, the sports bar features pork, beef and poultry slow-cooked over low heat to produce that tell-tale red ring around the meat. It is a laid-back kind of place with pool tables, dartboards, and three TVs showing your favorite games. A daily happy-hour gets folks in the mood and the weekend live entertainment keeps them that way.
This is one place you should not judge by its cover. Located in Buffalo's historic Allentown district, the restaurant looks like a dive. However, it has one of the best inexpensive wine lists in the city, not to mention excellent food and service. In the kitchen, the chefs feature dishes like a traditional 'surf 'n turf' and steamed mussels in a Scotch Bonnet Pepper broth. As a bonus, Mother's Restaurant the restaurant is open late, and there's an outdoor patio for warm summer evenings.
The decor is not exactly upscale and the dress code is very informal, but the food in this North Buffalo restaurant is outstanding. Basically, it's a pizzeria with pasta, wings, subs and other munchies that will force you to loosen your belt a notch or two. It is an affordable blue-jeans joint—no pretentiousness here—a great place to bring the kids. Nearby attractions include Delaware Park, the Buffalo Zoological Gardens and the Anderson Gallery.
This upscale restaurant, located in an older home on historic Main Street in the Village of East Aurora features creative American cuisine. The restaurant, owned by Chef Rick Pohlman and his wife, Kathy, has a two-story dining room plus a full service bar which includes an outdoor patio. Dinner entrees include steaks, meats, pastas and more. They can accommodate groups from 10-50 in their upstairs dining room. In addition to private events, they also provide catering services.
First things first, this West Side restaurant doesn't overlook the Seine River—it is not even near water. Nonetheless, this American bistro is quickly becoming one of Buffalo's most popular restaurants thanks to brisk word-of-mouth advertising from happy customers. It is dimly lit, with a small candle atop an intimate table covered in a white tablecloth. Bold fabrics drape the windows, and the walls are cloaked in artwork. Some samples on the ever-changing menu may include delights such as Gorgonzola Fondue for two, pork loin alongside a Grand Marnier cranberry sauce or something simple like Ahi tuna tartar.
This warm and welcoming restaurant opened in 1995 and it offers no-holds barred Italian cuisine. They offer huge portions of traditional Italian dishes that feature interesting ingredients like tripe and lots of guanciale (cheek fat). To begin, there is antipasti as well as zuppa (soup) and homemade pastas which include lasagna, manicotti, ravioli and tortellini. Dinner entrees, which are served with either a salad or a side of pasta always add your choice of meat which could be veal, chicken or beef depending on the recipe. Some of their specialty pastas include pasta a la Amici, Sicilian calamari and the popular Carbonara. Their wine list features grapes from Italy, California, France, New Zealand, Australia as well as some local New York State wines.
Five Points Bakery and Toast Cafe is a cozy place located in Buffalo, New York. Inaugurated in 2013, the elegant indoor and outdoor setting enveloped with the aroma of their freshly baked breads make you feel relaxed at once. They aim at providing farm fresh products and some of the fastest selling items include Apple cider toast, Cheddar bread and Cinnamon rolls. You can enjoy their cakes and other delights as well with a cup of their famous coffee. Their staff is extremely welcoming.
First things first, this West Side restaurant doesn't overlook the Seine River—it is not even near water. Nonetheless, this American bistro is quickly becoming one of Buffalo's most popular restaurants thanks to brisk word-of-mouth advertising from happy customers. It is dimly lit, with a small candle atop an intimate table covered in a white tablecloth. Bold fabrics drape the windows, and the walls are cloaked in artwork. Some samples on the ever-changing menu may include delights such as Gorgonzola Fondue for two, pork loin alongside a Grand Marnier cranberry sauce or something simple like Ahi tuna tartar.
Cheryl and Terry Krentz operate this ice cream stand which is located near the bike trail along the Erie Canal and the Amherst Museum. They offer 40 flavors of ice cream, along with frozen yogurt, sherbet, shakes, floats, and sundaes. You can eat on the deck or at one of the tables or benches located on the lawn. Some of their more unique ice cream creations include a freshly baked apple pie sundae and a brownie monster sundae. They offer live music periodically during the summer. Join their bumper sticker club and you can get a free cone. -Christine A. Smyczynski
The atmosphere at Elm Street Bakery bakery is quite colorful and inviting with the menu items on display. The dishes look delectable enough that you are spoiled for choice. As the ingredients are sourced locally and are fresh and organic, the menu is seasonal and changes every month. It’s easy to see that a lot of care has been taken by the staff members to ensure the high quality of the food. Loved not only by the locals, this bakery is worth the drive even if you live miles away from it.
Melting Point is cozy restaurant located in BUffalo, NY. They serve excellent sandwiches and soups in good portions making it a good place for people with a large appetite. Their Classic Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup is worth a try. Reuben Special is another popular item from their menu. The restaurant has limited seating options for the benefit of the customers.
Managed by Marina Ciesla, Shelly and Sherry Biscaro, Poppyseed is the home of classic American favorites. Characterized by a casual interior that includes booths, the restaurant's highlights include Popeye Chicken Wrap, Baja Chicken Penne, Cajun Vegetable Toss, Jumbo Cheese Ravioli and many more.