Top 15 Affordable Restaurants in Buffalo, NY

Anthony Trusello Every other Friday, myself and my two daughters eat here. The entire bar and restaurant knows us and greets my daughters (they are 2 & 4) we sit at the exact same table and we order the same thing everytime. Well, actually we dont even order anymore, we just arrive and they put the order in and get our same drinks. The food is bar food with a big upgrade, everything is delicious and cooked well. I get the steak frites rare (because Im not a psycho) and it is a 14oz PRIME grade strip. Cooked perfect everytime, not one deviation. Sliced with steak sauce and hand cut fresh garlic parm fries. The kids get mac & cheese and chicken fingers and fries from the kids menu that is on the coloring sheet. They also give crayons and kids sippy cups. The wait staff (we usually have Andrea), the bartender, the owner Nick and of course, the kitchen staff who even knows us by our order are incredible with my girls. Honestly, as I watch over what I have declared my own restaurant at the other visitors - they are treated just as kind and attended to and their children included and acknowledged. Its a gem. My girls and I will be there every other Friday per usual. I pick them up from school and they immediately say, "were going to our favorite restaurant" and sometimes I drag my friends and girlfriend in-between daddy-daughter dates. Thank you Burning Buff staff and

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.

Tina Sweet Aroma restaurant offers a warm and inviting atmosphere. The interior decor is stylish yet comfortable, with soft lighting. Background music is played at a pleasant volume, enhancing the experience without overpowering conversation. The menu features a wide variety of dishes, catering to different tastes. Main courses are expertly prepared, with generous portions and exceptional presentations. Notable dishes include Duck Wings fried and grilled with honey orange glaze, scallions. Halibut pan roasted, roasted groundworks mushrooms, Canticle farms Salsa Verde. Gnocchi house made ricotta gnocchi, local carrot sauce, Mascho farms crispy pork belly, Canticle farms peperonata. Compliments of the chef was a Rabbit Stew with braised beans. The staff was attentive, friendly with exceptional service. This chef is truly an amazing artist, his passion for cooking shines through in every dish. The presentation of the dish was outstanding, and the flavors were a palate party. This was not just a meal but an artistic experience for the senses, My compliments to the chef! Matt & Tina Sweet

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

Jillian Straw Having moved here recently from NYC where I spent considerable time working in varying levels of hospitality from fine dining to bagel shops, Olivers sticks out to me as a quintessential star in the Buffalo food scene. On a ten grade scale I would give the food a 9/10 and the service a 13. Kim (and Charlie) specifically made my experience wonderful. After oysters, the steak tartare, scallops, and lemon cheesecake I was besotted, in a good way. The true foodie passion shown in each dish, the ease and comfort in each conversation, and the level of care taken down to the detail (including specifically packaging my left over dishes based on small portions of our side conversation) all equates to a definite Must Go. Apologies my pictures are vaguely lacking, half of them I couldnt stop myself from immediately tucking in, and the other half were taken in haste so that I could get right to them asap.

Cheryl B Hadnt been back in a few years - was a great dinner before seeing Wicked at Sheas. They had a special - peanut butter noodles - was delish! My cocktail was great too. Love a place that has a picture of the glass that the drink will be served in on the menu, so you know what to expect.

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.