List 14 Budget-Friendly Restaurants Near You in Buffalo, New York (Part 2)

Mike Baucom Great atmosphere with patio seating and even better service and food! Make reservations, especially if attending an event downtown. Shout-out to Brie who was excellent!

Mohammad Ishaq Masud We had an excellent experience in Bella Ciao this past weekend! We were warmly greeted and seated quickly. The server was very friendly and we felt well taken care off. The ambiance was really nice. The food was excellent. We ordered the Arancini, Lobster Mafalde, Chicken Parmigiana. Each and every dish was fresh, flavored, and made with care. I highly recommend this place.

Ruiz Melissa This place definitely hits the spot. The food was delicious. I was missing home (NYC) because I hadn’t had any good food since being in Buffalo. Someone recommended this place and I was not disappointed! The coconut shrimp, wings, Mac and cheese and the fried lobster were amazing. Plus the drinks were great too!

Lee1977 Seneca We were looking for a place that served fish fries other than Sunday and I had eaten at Colter Bay back in the 1980s so I knew they had good food. We moved to Tennessee 4 years ago and missed the local food here in WNY and we werent disappointed. We enjoyed the fish fry and the beef on Weck.

Maria Pendolino Had a delicious dinner at Roost, right at sunset. Vibes were immaculate. We enjoyed the garden salad, the ribs entree, the Nashville hot flounder entree, and the mushroom fonduta pizza. We also had the strawberry shortcake dessert to share. Food was tasty, hot, and well seasoned. Service was great. Reservations were easy to make. The restaurant is accessible with limited ADA parking spots on the side of the bldg. The restaurant has a ramp at its entrance.

Kim Fankhauser Delicious food, generous portion size, decent prices, kind people

Jeff Edmondson We happened to find The Dapper Goose on Resy while visiting Buffalo and were very much impressed. The food was excellent with the ricotta toast, delicata squash, and bread pudding as particular stand outs. Rounding out our dining experience was absolutely stellar service from the front-of-house staff. Little touches like fresh silverware and plates between courses, attentive beverage service, and simple syrup served with after-dinner coffee really impressed us. The Dapper Goose will definitely be on our return list next time we’re in Buffalo!

Qui I’ve tried two places here I had the crunchy shushi roll & I tried their Ethiopian food, it is amazing.

Sue Raichilson Great banquet facility! There is a boutique hotel attached and a small bar and lounge. All housed in an old factory.

Crystal L We stopped in for dinner before a show at Sheas, they were booked but had space available at the bar. The bartender was wonderful. He was incredibly busy, but we never felt neglected. The food was outstanding, and the pilot grigio was one of the best Ive had. We will definitely be back to try the baklava!

Michelle Gaskin The ambiance the food the service perfectly outmatch similar restaurants. The menu is creative the food is a success The flavors in every bite was an explosion of joy in the mouth. Thank you Chef Jake. This unexpected delight was recommended by my son (a chef). You have a winner here.

Greg VanMeter Rachel was fantastic. Great spot. Very nice people. Everyone so friendly. Service was fast. Food was good. Prices were fair. Calm environment. Very laid back. Bread was fresh and very good. Would definitely recommend. Great job guys!

Matt D Great spot for a few drinks and a small group. They generally handle the bar well, even when one half of the place is booked for a private event. I cant say Ive ever ordered food but I had a friend that swore by the nachos that looked like they came out in a (unused) paint can. Theres definitely some nice personal touches on things. Its a nice looking place on the inside and it sets itself apart from the other places on the street. Theres some nice separation between the area with the tables and an area just for bar service. They have a couple of (working) dart boards in good spot where people wont be dodging darts. Dont overlook this place as an average bar, its got too much charm for that.

Jerald Deak Great place and service was genuine. The filet mignon was melt in your mouth. Amanda and I really enjoyed our food. She had a wine I had my ST with a cherry. We had to get the name of the wine because she liked it so much. 9/31/25