Western New York Local Restaurant Week: September 26 - October 2, 2011
Western New York Local Restaurant Week - March 28-April 3, 2011
Food is Culture. In Western New York, the food service industry is OUR culture. The locally, owned independent operator is the backbone of our community, and provides an essential element to the quality of life here. When we talk about what makes Western New York a great place to live, food and restaurants are often mentioned at the forefront.
Before Art, Architecture, Music, our local Food culture is deeply embedded in our psyche. Many of the legacy food service operations in our area have family roots that continue today.
Money spent with an independent operators stays in our community. It is a reinvestment in what sustains our identity and we are grateful for you patronage.
Participating Western New York Restaurants
| Amherst | ||
| NAME | NEIGHBORHOOD | CUISINE |
|---|---|---|
| Bing's Restaurant & Catering 1952 Kensington Avenue | Amherst | Contemporary Italian |
| Black & Blue Steak and Crab 5493 Sheridan Drive Williamsville Place Plaza | Amherst | Steak & Seafood |
| Brodo Restaurant 4548 Main Street | Amherst | Contemporary Dining |
| jojo Bistro & Wine Bar Buffalo 5493 Sheridan Drive | Amherst | Modern American & French |
| Le Metro Bistro 5110 Main Street Walker Center | Amherst | French Bistro |
| My Tomato Pie 3085 Sheridan Drive | Amherst | Italian |
| Rizotto Ristorante 550 North French Road | Amherst | Italian |
| Sole Restaurant 5110 Main Street Walker Center | Amherst | South American |
| The Eastern Pearl Restaurant 938 Maple Road | Amherst | Gourmet Cantonese |
| The Grapevine Restaurant 2545 Niagara Falls Boulevard | Amherst | Casual American |
| The Scotch 'N Sirloin Restaurant 3999 Maple Road | Amherst | Steak and Seafood |
| Blasdell | ||
| NAME | NEIGHBORHOOD | CUISINE |
| BW's Smokin Barrels Barbecue 5007 Lake Avenue | Blasdell | Barbecue & Sandwiches |
| Ilio DiPaolo's Restaurant 3785 South Park Avenue | Blasdell | Italian |
| Boston | ||
| NAME | NEIGHBORHOOD | CUISINE |
| Buffalo Bucks Smoke House Restaraunt 8038 Boston State Rd. | Boston | Southern Style BBQ |
| Buffalo | ||
| NAME | NEIGHBORHOOD | CUISINE |
| ¡Toro Tapas Bar! 492 Elmwood Avenue | Buffalo | Spanish Tapas Bar |
| 31 Club 31 North Johnson Park | Buffalo | New American / Mediterranean |
| Acropolis 708 Elmwood Avenue | Buffalo | Greek/American |
| Amici Ristorante 2516 Elmwood Avenue | Buffalo | Italian |
| Bacchus Wine Bar & Restaurant 54 W Chippewa Street | Buffalo | Contemporary |
| Bijou Grille 643 Main Street | Buffalo | Contemporary |
| Blue Buffalo 454 Pearl Street | Buffalo | Cajun/Southern Cusine |
| Blue Monk 727 Elmwood Ave | Buffalo | Belgian |
| Buffalo Chophouse 282 Franklin Street | Buffalo | Steakhouse |
| Cabaret Restaurant 490 Pearl Street | Buffalo | Casual |
| Cecelia's Ristorante 716 Elmwood Avenue | Buffalo | Upscale Italian |
| Century Grill 320 Pearl Street | Buffalo | American Casual |
| Chef's Restaurant 291 Seneca Street | Buffalo | Italian |
| Chocolate Bar 114 Chippewa Inside the Hampton Inn and Suites | Buffalo | Comfort, Contemporary |
| Citta' di Militello 760 Wehrle Drive | Buffalo | Sicilian Italian |
| City Grill Restaurant 268 Main Street | Buffalo | American Regional |
| Coles Restaurant 1104 Elmwood Avenue | Buffalo | Micro Brew |
| Colter Bay Grill 561 Deleware Ave #565 | Buffalo | Pub Fare |
| Conlon's Bar & Grill 382 Abbott Road | Buffalo | Bar & Grill |
| Cozumel Grill & Tequila Bar 153 Elmwood Avenue | Buffalo | Mexican |
| Della Terra 200 Delaware Avenue | Buffalo | Italian |
| DiGiulio & Company 1673 Hertel Avenue | Buffalo | Upscale Italian |
| Dingen's Bar & Grill 601 Dingens Street | Buffalo | Bar & Grill |
| E.B. Green's Steakhouse 2 Fountain Plaza | Buffalo | Steakhouse |
| Elmwood Restaurant and Lounge 522 Elmwood Avenue | Buffalo | American |
| Empire Grill 1435 Hertel Ave | Buffalo | New American Classics |
| Encore Restaurant 492 Pearl Street | Buffalo | American/Sushi |
| Fat Bob's Smokehouse 41 Virginia Place | Buffalo | Smokehouse |
| Fiamma Steak 1735 Hertel Avenue | Buffalo | Steakhouse |
| Gabriel's Gate Restaurant 145 Allen Street | Buffalo | Traditional American |
| Gramma Mora's Mexican Restaurant 1465 Hertel Avenue | Buffalo | Mexican |
| Harry's Harbour Place Grille 2192 Niagara Street | Buffalo | American Continental |
| J.P. Bullfeathers Restaurant 1010 Elmwood Avenue | Buffalo | All American |
| La Dolce Vita Restaurant 1472 Hertel Avenue | Buffalo | Italian American |
| Lake Effect Diner 3165 Main Street | Buffalo | American |
| Laughlin's 333 Franklin Street | Buffalo | Hearty Buffalo Bistro |
| Lombardo Ristorante 1198 Hertel Avenue | Buffalo | Northern Italian |
| Marco's Italian Restaurant 1085 Niagara Street | Buffalo | Fresh Italian |
| Merge Restaurant 439 Delaware Avenue | Buffalo | Seasonal Global |
| Mezza Restaurant & Lounge 929 Elmwood Avenue | Buffalo | Lebanese Mediterranean |
| Mothers Restaurant 33 Virginia Place | Buffalo | American Bistro |
| Nektar Martini Bar & Restaurant 451 Elmwood Avenue | Buffalo | Fine Dining |
| Oliver's Restaurant 2095 Delaware Ave | Buffalo | Fine Dining |
| Papaya Restaurant 118 West Chippewa Street Hampton Inn | Buffalo | Southeast Asian |
| Pettibones Grille One James D. Griffin Plaza | Buffalo | Casual American |
| Prime 490 Restaurant 490 Rhode Island Street | Buffalo | Italian Steakhouse |
| Romeo & Juliet's Cafe 1292 Hertel Avenue | Buffalo | Italian |
| Saigon Cafe' 1098 Elmwood Avenue | Buffalo | Authentic Asian |
| Sample Restaurant 242 Allen Street | Buffalo | Modern American |
| Santasiero's Restaurant 1329 Niagara Street | Buffalo | Italian |
| Scarlet 26 Virginia Place | Buffalo | Casual Eclectic |
| Scharf's Schiller Park Restaurant 34 South Crossman Street | Buffalo | German/American |
| Seabar Restaurant 475 Ellicott Street | Buffalo | Asian Fusion |
| Shango Bistro & Wine Bar 3260 Main Street | Buffalo | Cajun,Creole |
| Snooty Fox Lounge 445 Delaware Ave | Buffalo | Italian Cuisine |
| Sun Asian Feature Restaurant 1989 Niagara Street | Buffalo | Asian |
| Tabree Restaurant 423 Elmwood Avenue | Buffalo | French Bistro |
| Templeton Landing Restaurant 2 Templeton Terrace | Buffalo | American Cuisine |
| The Place Restaurant 229 Lexington Avenue | Buffalo | Casual |
| The Steer Restaurant and Saloon 3151 Main Street | Buffalo | American |
| The Viking Lobster Co. 366 Tonawanda Street | Buffalo | Fresh Seafood |
| Trattoria Aroma @ Bryant 307 Bryant Street | Buffalo | Contemporary Italian |
| Victor's Bar & Grille 1503 Hertel Avenue | Buffalo | Bar & Grille |
| Waldens Restaurant Millennium Hotel Buffalo 2040 Walden Avenue | Buffalo | American |
| WJ Morrissey 30 Mississippi Street | Buffalo | Irish Pub |
| Cheektowaga | ||
| NAME | NEIGHBORHOOD | CUISINE |
| 5 de Mayo Mexican Grill 3870 Union Road | Cheektowaga | Mexican Grill |
| Avezzano Ristorante 204 Como Park Blvd | Cheektowaga | Italian |
| Mr. Bill's Restaurant & Bar 1500 Cleveland Drive | Cheektowaga | Casual |
| Sakura Sushi 3719 Union Road | Cheektowaga | Japanese |
| The Friar's Table Restaurant 301 Cleveland Drive | Cheektowaga | Prime Rib & Seafood |
| Churchville | ||
| NAME | NEIGHBORHOOD | CUISINE |
| The Johnson House 19 South Main Street | Churchville | Steakhouse |
| Clarence | ||
| NAME | NEIGHBORHOOD | CUISINE |
| Brennan's Bowery Bar and Restaurant 4401 Transit Road | Clarence | Micro Brew |
| Kennedy's Cove 9800 Main Street | Clarence | Steakhouse |
| Orazio's Restaurant 9415 Main Street | Clarence | American / Italian Cuisine |
| Depew | ||
| NAME | NEIGHBORHOOD | CUISINE |
| Forestview Restaurant 4781 Transit Road | Depew | American Casual |
| French Pub 1250 French Road | Depew | American Casual |
| Kentucky Greg's Hickory Pit 2186 George Urban Blvd | Depew | BBQ |
| Salvatore's Italian Gardens 6461 Transit Road | Depew | Fine Dining |
| East Amherst | ||
| NAME | NEIGHBORHOOD | CUISINE |
| Campobello's Cucina Italiana 9334 Transit Road | East Amherst | Italian-American |
| Falletta's Restaurant 8255 Clarence Center Road | East Amherst | Authentic Italian |
| La Scala Ristorante 9210 Transit Road | East Amherst | Italian w/Mediterranean Flair |
| Pietro's Ristorante & Martini Bar 5841 Transit Road | East Amherst | Contemporary Italian |
| Rizzo's casa di italia restaurant - East Amherst 15 New Road | East Amherst | Italian |
| Samurai 9648 Transit Road | East Amherst | Japanese |
| East Aurora | ||
| NAME | NEIGHBORHOOD | CUISINE |
| Arriba Tortilla 591 Main Street | East Aurora | Mexican |
| Rick's on Main 687 Main Street | East Aurora | Contemporary |
| Riley Street Station 27 Riley Street | East Aurora | Casual American |
| The Old Orchard Inn 2095 Blakeley Corners Road | East Aurora | Eclectic |
| The Roycroft Inn Restaurant 40 South Grove Street | East Aurora | Contemporary Fine Dining |
| Eden | ||
| NAME | NEIGHBORHOOD | CUISINE |
| O'Briens Pub & Steakhouse 8557 North Main Street | Eden | Irish Pub |
| Ellicottville | ||
| NAME | NEIGHBORHOOD | CUISINE |
| John Harvard's Brew House Route 219 PO Box 370 | Ellicottville | Casual American |
| Elma | ||
| NAME | NEIGHBORHOOD | CUISINE |
| Blue Lantern Lounge 6120 Seneca Street | Elma | Eclectic American |
| Bravo Cafe & Catering 5781 Seneca Street | Elma | Italian American |
| Getzville | ||
| NAME | NEIGHBORHOOD | CUISINE |
| Embers 2402 North Forest Road | Getzville | Regional American |
| Lebro's Restaurant 330 Campbell Blvd. | Getzville | Italian American |
| Sean Patrick's 3480 Millersport Highway | Getzville | Casual Dining |
| Grand Island | ||
| NAME | NEIGHBORHOOD | CUISINE |
| Currents 100 Whitehaven Road Inside the Holiday Inn | Grand Island | Casual Bistro |
| Dick & Jenny's 1270 Baseline Road | Grand Island | Creole Bistro |
| Riverstone Grill 971 East River | Grand Island | Steak & Seafood |
| The Village Inn 1488 Ferry Road | Grand Island | Casual Bistro |
| Hamburg | ||
| NAME | NEIGHBORHOOD | CUISINE |
| Buffalo Street Grill 61 Buffalo Street | Hamburg | American |
| Coyote Cafe 36 Main Street | Hamburg | Authentic Mexican |
| Fuji Grill II Japanese Restaurant - Hamburg 4141 McKinley Parkway | Hamburg | Japanese Steakhouse |
| Hideaway's Bar & Restaurant 5440 Camp Road Inside The Quality Inn | Hamburg | American Casual |
| Hoak's on the Lakeshore Restaurant 4100 Lake Shore Road | Hamburg | Steak and Seafood |
| J&M's West End Inn 340 Union Street | Hamburg | Casual |
| Romanello's South 5793 South Park Avenue | Hamburg | Italian American |
| Root Five Waterfront Restaurant 4914 Lakeshore Road | Hamburg | Steak & Seafood |
| Tina's Italian Kitchen 22 Main Street | Hamburg | Italian American |
| Kenmore | ||
| NAME | NEIGHBORHOOD | CUISINE |
| Jovi's Italian Grille and Bistro 2795 Delaware Avenue | Kenmore | Italian American |
| Manzella's Restaurant & Bar 3347 Delaware Avenue | Kenmore | Italian American |
| Marco's Italian Deli 2815 Elmwood Avenue | Kenmore | Deli |
| Marotto's Restaurant 3365 Delaware Avenue | Kenmore | Italian American |
| Orchid Asian Bistro 2756 Elmwood Ave | Kenmore | Japanese & Thai |
| Lackawanna | ||
| NAME | NEIGHBORHOOD | CUISINE |
| Curly's Grill & Banquet Center 647 Ridge Road | Lackawanna | International Cusine |
| Mulberry Italian Restaurant 64 Jackson Avenue | Lackawanna | Italian |
| Lancaster | ||
| NAME | NEIGHBORHOOD | CUISINE |
| Al-E-Oops Restaurant 5389 Genesee Street | Lancaster | BBQ, Steaks, Seafood |
| Eddie Ryans Restaurant 50 Central Avenue | Lancaster | Irish American |
| Ripa's Restaurant 4218 Walden Avenue | Lancaster | Regional Italian |
| Leroy | ||
| NAME | NEIGHBORHOOD | CUISINE |
| Red Osier Landmark 6494 Main Road Route 5 | Leroy | Fine Dining |
| Lewiston | ||
| NAME | NEIGHBORHOOD | CUISINE |
| Macri's Italian Grille 810 Center Street | Lewiston | Italian |
| Lockport | ||
| NAME | NEIGHBORHOOD | CUISINE |
| Cammarata's Restaurant 6336 Robinson Road | Lockport | Steakhouse |
| Danny Sheehan's Steakhouse 491 West Avenue | Lockport | American Steakhouse |
| DeFlippo's Restaurant 326 West Avenue | Lockport | Italian American |
| Garlock's Restaurant 35 South Transit Road | Lockport | Chop House |
| Pour Boyz Grill & Tap Room 6241 South Transit Road | Lockport | American & Italian |
| TABOO Ulrich City Centre 80 Main Street | Lockport | American Chic |
| Wagner's Restaurant 246 Park Avenue | Lockport | WNY Cuisine |
| Niagara Falls | ||
| NAME | NEIGHBORHOOD | CUISINE |
| Fortuna's 827 19th Street | Niagara Falls | Authentic Italian |
| Suzanne's Fine Dining 2843 Niagara Falls Boulevard | Niagara Falls | American Fare |
| The Red Coach Inn 2 Buffalo Avenue | Niagara Falls | Gourmet Menu |
| North Tonawanda | ||
| NAME | NEIGHBORHOOD | CUISINE |
| Hideaway Grille 399 Division Street | North Tonawanda | American |
| The Fairways at Deerwood 1818 Sweeney Street | North Tonawanda | American |
| Yummy Thai 92 Webster Street | North Tonawanda | Thai |
| Orchard Park | ||
| NAME | NEIGHBORHOOD | CUISINE |
| Danny's South 4300 Abbott Road | Orchard Park | Buffalo Cuisine |
| David's Grille 4247 N. Buffalo Road | Orchard Park | American Contemporary |
| Fuji Grill Japanese Restaurant - Orchard Park 4901 North Buffalo Street | Orchard Park | Japanese |
| Kentucky Gregs' Hickory Pit 2911 South Western Blvd | Orchard Park | BBQ |
| Mangia Ristorante & Caffe 4260 North Buffalo Road | Orchard Park | Italian |
| Snyder | ||
| NAME | NEIGHBORHOOD | CUISINE |
| Adam's Rib 4517 Main Street | Snyder | American |
| Siena Restaurant 4516 Main Street | Snyder | Contemporary Italian |
| Sonoma Grille 5010 Main Street | Snyder | Mediterranean Cuisine |
| Tonawanda | ||
| NAME | NEIGHBORHOOD | CUISINE |
| Buffalo Roadhouse Grill 1980 Niagara Falls Blvd | Tonawanda | Roadhouse |
| La Hacienda Brighton 900 Brighton Road | Tonawanda | Casual Italian |
| Richards on Main 561 Main Street | Tonawanda | American |
| Rizzo's casa di italia restaurant - Tonawanda 2763 Eggert Road | Tonawanda | Italian |
| Squire's Tap Room 127 Niagara Street | Tonawanda | American |
| The Grill @ The Dome Paddock Golf Dome 175 Brompton Road | Tonawanda | Regional American |
| Varysburg | ||
| NAME | NEIGHBORHOOD | CUISINE |
| Byrncliff Resort and Conference Center 2357 Humphrey Rd | Varysburg | WNY Cuisine |
| West Seneca | ||
| NAME | NEIGHBORHOOD | CUISINE |
| Metzger's Pub 4135 Seneca Street | West Seneca | American Pub |
| Schwabl's 789 Center Road | West Seneca | Regional Specialty |
| Williamsville | ||
| NAME | NEIGHBORHOOD | CUISINE |
| 800 Maple Restaurant 800 Maple Road | Williamsville | Traditional Americano |
| Amaretto Italian Bistro 7170 Transit Road | Williamsville | Italian |
| Buffalo Brewpub 6891 Main Street | Williamsville | American Pub |
| Caffe Espresso Ristorante 4401 Transit Road | Williamsville | Atmosphere Europa |
| Charlie the Butcher 1065 Wehrle Drive | Williamsville | American Casual |
| Creekview Restaurant 5629 Main Street | Williamsville | American Fusion |
| Dessert Deli 716 Maple Road | Williamsville | Desserts |
| Frog Hair Restaurant 7800 Transit Road | Williamsville | Casual Dining |
| Fuji Grill Japanese Restaurant - Williamsville 736 Maple Road | Williamsville | Japanese |
| Gate House Grill 8220 Main Street | Williamsville | American Contemporary |
| Glen Park Tavern 5507 Main Street | Williamsville | Tavern |
| Parings Wine Bar 5893 Main Street | Williamsville | Wine Bar |
| Pizza Plant Italian Pub (Walker Center) 5110 Main Street | Williamsville | Eclectic Italian |
| Red Mill Inn 8326 Main Street | Williamsville | Prime Rib & Seafood |
| Santoras Pizza Pub & Grill 1402 Millersport Hwy | Williamsville | Casual Italian |
| Tandoori's Royal Indian Cuisine 7740 Transit Road | Williamsville | Indian |
| The Eagle House Restaurant 5578 Main Street | Williamsville | Traditional American |
| The Irishman Pub and Eatery 5601 Main Street | Williamsville | Irish Gastropub |
| The Italian Village Restaurant 804 Wehrle Drive | Williamsville | Italian |
| Trattoria Aroma @ Main Street 5229 Main Street | Williamsville | Contemporary Italian |
| Windows On The Green 772 North Forest Road | Williamsville | Modern American |
| Wilson | ||
| NAME | NEIGHBORHOOD | CUISINE |
| The Wilson House 300 Lake Street | Wilson | American Cuisine |
| Youngstown | ||
| NAME | NEIGHBORHOOD | CUISINE |
| Bistro at the Old Fort Inn 110 Main Street | Youngstown | American |
History:
Mike Andrezjewski does not like to sit around. In the tumultuous winter of 2009, Andrezjewski decided the time had come for Western New York to embrace the concept of Local Restaurant Week.
He contacted Peter Longo, President of the WNY Chapter of the New York State Restaurant Association, who along with Daniel Garvey (Treasurer of the New York State Restaurant Association) quickly mobilized the local food service community to support the idea.
The team partnered with LocalFoodService.com, an online Community & Marketplace for WNY Food Service Professionals to facilitate bringing Local Restaurant Week to life.
In less than three weeks time, in March 2009, over 150 Buffalo area operators joined in and launched the successful inaugural Local Restaurant Week.
A month later, in April 2009, over 75 restaurants in Rochester participated in that area's first Local Restaurant Week.
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