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The Buffalo Best
99 Fast Food Restaurant is one of The Buffalo Best.

1. 99 Fast Food Restaurant

8.5
3396 Bailey Ave (btwn Rounds & Highgate), Buffalo, NY
Vietnamese Restaurant · 31 tips and reviews

Steve P.Steve Poland: Hangover paradise. Get #27, pho with sliced raw meat (it cooks in the soup). Add the jalapeño slices for a kick!

The Blue Monk is one of The Buffalo Best.

2. The Blue Monk

727 Elmwood Ave (at Breckenridge St), Buffalo, NY
Gastropub · Delaware - West Ferry · 101 tips and reviews

Brian W.Brian White: Amazing beer selection that sometimes changes daily!

Betty's Restaurant is one of The Buffalo Best.

3. Betty's Restaurant

8.9
370 Virginia St (at Cottage St), Buffalo, NY
Breakfast Spot · Allen · 60 tips and reviews

Anthony R.Anthony Russo: Love Betty's for Brunch!

4. Jimmy John's

3550 Main St (in University Plaza), Amherst, NY
Sandwich Spot · 13 tips and reviews

Steve P.Steve Poland: Turkey Tom #4! Amazing subs here, the rolls are so fresh and delicious.

Tempo is one of The Buffalo Best.

5. Tempo

8.0
581 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY
Italian Restaurant · Allen · 21 tips and reviews

Steve P.Steve Poland: Best classy dinner restaurant in the city(?). Bold statement, I know. But try to tell me I'm wrong.

Panaro's Restaurant is one of The Buffalo Best.

6. Panaro's Restaurant

571 Delaware Ave (at Allen St), Buffalo, NY
Italian Restaurant · Allen · 16 tips and reviews

Steve P.Steve Poland: Go to Panaro's and eat the Pasta Fagioli soup. Dare to try and find it better anywhere else in the world.

Founding Fathers is one of The Buffalo Best.

7. Founding Fathers

8.8
75 Edward St (btwn Delaware & Franklin), Buffalo, NY
American Restaurant · Allen · 35 tips and reviews

Steve P.Steve Poland: The burgers are the BEST!

8. Sterling Place Tavern

1487 Hertel Ave (Sterling Place), Buffalo, NY
Bar · North Park · 12 tips and reviews

Steve P.Steve Poland: Best burger in Buffalo and amazing beer selection.

9. Fiamma Steak House

1735 Hertel Ave (at Starin Ave), Buffalo, NY
Steakhouse · North Buffalo · 10 tips and reviews

Steve P.Steve Poland: Get the filet and get the chopped salad #WINNING

10. Kennedy's Cove

7.2
9800 Main St, Clarence, NY
Steakhouse · 10 tips and reviews

Steve P.Steve Poland: Get any of their steaks with the seasoning on it. Bone-in ribeye is most delicious thing your mouth will ever taste.

11. Pete-n-Paul's Pockets

7.0
2124 S Park Ave (at Harding Rd), Buffalo, NY
American Restaurant · South Park · 7 tips and reviews

Steve P.Steve Poland: Pita's are amazing. Get two small ones, not one big one -- trust me. Chik parm is the best in the city, just don't choke on the gob of ymm cheese! Chik finger pita too, ask for medium sauce and cheese

Kuni's Sushi Bar is one of The Buffalo Best.

12. Kuni's Sushi Bar

8.3
226 Lexington Ave (at Ashland Ave), Buffalo, NY
Sushi Restaurant · West Side · 18 tips and reviews

Steve P.Steve Poland: sashimi 21 was superb. cajun tuna superb. bbq grilled octopus skewers on special was superb. choc mousse was very good but not a must-have, but very good.

Prospero Restaurant & Catering is one of The Buffalo Best.

13. Prospero Restaurant & Catering

350 Pennsylvania St, Buffalo, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Side · 7 tips and reviews

Dino P.Dino Pinelli: one of buffalo's new best kept secrets. italian food at its finest! Great specials, dinners for two and a bottle of wine $38!

Caputi's Sheridan Pub is one of The Buffalo Best.

14. Caputi's Sheridan Pub

5.6
2351 Sheridan Dr, Tonawanda, NY
Bar · 16 tips and reviews

Steve P.Steve Poland: Let me say this out loud from a Buffalo and Kenmore native- the best wings in Buffalo, period.

Jim's Steakout is one of The Buffalo Best.

15. Jim's Steakout

6.8
194 Allen St (at Elmwood Ave), Buffalo, NY
Sandwich Spot · Allen · 22 tips and reviews

ICYUNV A.ICYUNV A: The Jefferson Ave or the Stinger that's the Jim's way

16. Mike A at The Hotel Lafayette

391 Washington St, Buffalo, NY
Steakhouse · Central Business District · 6 tips and reviews

Steve P.Steve Poland: The filet mignon melts in your mouth. One of the top steaks i have ever eaten.

17. Hutch's

8.8
1375 Delaware Ave (at Delavan Ave), Buffalo, NY
American Restaurant · Delaware - West Ferry · 32 tips and reviews

Matt H.Matt Hames: This is one of the best places to eat in buffalo. If you're coming here, make a reservation.

18. The Irishman Pub and Eatery

7.3
5601 Main St, Williamsville, NY
Pub · 47 tips and reviews

Steve P.Steve Poland: Reuben chowder is now a permanent fixture to their menu. It's a must have.

The Old Pink is one of The Buffalo Best.

19. The Old Pink

6.2
223 Allen St (btwn Mariner & College), Buffalo, NY
Dive Bar · Allen · 37 tips and reviews

Steve P.Steve Poland: Dive bar for late night drinking. Dark & cozy. Obscure indie vinyls are candy to your ear drums. Grill has 50 years of seasoning from the best steak sandwiches. Pool table. The Black Keys drink here.

20. Black Rock Kitchen & Bar

491 Amherst St, Buffalo, NY
New American Restaurant · Black Rock · 27 tips and reviews

Steve P.Steve Poland: Outdoor patio transports you out of buffalo to somewhere exotic. Open in summer, get there, really cool.

21. City of Buffalo

New York
City · 33 tips and reviews

Molly M.Molly Mac: Love this place! There's lots to do but you'll have to ask a local to know the good stuff, good thing we're the city of good neighbors! :)

22. Mother's Restaurant

7.8
33 Virginia Pl (btwn Allen & Edward), Buffalo, NY
American Restaurant · Allen · 42 tips and reviews

Jenn M.Jenn Marcil: My best dining experience in Buffalo! Nice comfortable atmosphere, charming table setting, attentive server, AMAZING food. What more could one want?!