Pizza and Wings
Anchor Bar--The original home of the chicken wing, this snack shack attracts tons of locals and tourists alike. You can order wings--first invented here in 1964--by the plate or the bucket (50). The pizza is severely underrated.
1047 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14209-2305
(716) 884-4083
Bocce Club Pizza--Consistently voted the area's top pizza joint by locals and publications alike, Bocce first opened in 1946 and features hand-tossed dough and signature tomato sauce.
1614 Hopkins Rd
Buffalo, NY 14221-1752
(716) 689-2345
Italian
Chef's Restaurant--Serving great Italian dishes since 1923, Chef's presents the ultimate family atmosphere with hearty portions. Fried ravioli and traditional spaghetti and meatballs will leave you full and asking for a takeout box.
291 Seneca St
Buffalo, NY 14204-2011
(716) 856-9187
Salvatore's Italian Gardens Restaurant--Right off of the I-90 thruway, Salvatore's is one of Western NY's most popular destinations for food and style. The portobello filled ravioli and seafood pasta are its most well-known dishes. The restaurant is just part of the complex, which also has hotel rooms and an entertainment venue for balls and wedding receptions.
6461 Transit Rd
Depew, NY 14043-1032
(716) 683-7990
The Rest
Blackthorn Restaurant & Pub--This Irish establishment has been serving South Buffalo since 1977. The reuben and corned beef and cabbage are always top-notch at this casual spot.
2134 Seneca St
Buffalo, NY 14210-2365
(716) 825-9327
D'Arcy McGee's Irish Pub--Whether you want a pint or shepherd's pie, this downtown pub is a favorite for both the youngsters and the older crowd. Hit up the lunch rush during the week and the bar on the weekends.
257 Franklin St
Buffalo, NY 14202-1901
(716) 853-3600
Polish Villa II--There's no better place for authentic Polish food than the Polish Villa. Stop by for large portions of golabki, pierogi and kielbasa.
1085 Harlem Rd
Cheektowaga, NY 14227
(716) 805-8915
Schwabl's Restaurant--Schwabl's has been serving the area's best beef on weck since 1837. Get savory roast beef on kummelweck or you can have it on bread topped with gravy. You can't go wrong either way.
789 Center Road
West Seneca, NY 14224
(716) 674-9821
Jim's Steakout--This is a great lunch stop or late weekend hangout after a night of drinking. The steak hoagies are the best in the city, piled high with tomato and Jim's sauce on a hot Italian roll.
194 Allen St.
Buffalo, NY 14201-1416
(716) 886-2222
Milo's--One of Buffalo's best-kept secrets, Milo's offers a solid selection of subs and burgers, all served on toasted rolls. This sub-shop diner, located by HSBC Arena, provides an old-style atmosphere and off-the-wall stories courtesy of its lively owner.
126 Michigan Ave
Buffalo, NY 14204-2111
(716) 856-4342
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