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Breakfast/Brunch

They have the BEST Bloody Mary's!
20 locals recommend
Sophia's Restaurant
715 Military Rd
20 locals recommend
They have the BEST Bloody Mary's!
A local favorite for weekend Brunch.
76 locals recommend
Betty's
370 Virginia St
76 locals recommend
A local favorite for weekend Brunch.
This is very close to the Airbnb. Greek restaurant with a large menu that expands beyond breakfast. Great food for a reasonable price. Very busy on the weekends in the morning.
34 locals recommend
Kostas
1561 Hertel Ave
34 locals recommend
This is very close to the Airbnb. Greek restaurant with a large menu that expands beyond breakfast. Great food for a reasonable price. Very busy on the weekends in the morning.
Campfire Grill is a camping inspired restaurant. It's not the type of breakfast you'd eat on the daily (or maybe you would), but to us its a special treat. We love their homemade hot cakes and griddle toast logs.
6 locals recommend
Campfire Grill
3003 Walden Ave
6 locals recommend
Campfire Grill is a camping inspired restaurant. It's not the type of breakfast you'd eat on the daily (or maybe you would), but to us its a special treat. We love their homemade hot cakes and griddle toast logs.

Feeling Fancy

Left Bank has been around for over 30 years and has cozy/ intimate dining vibes with FANTASTIC food. We highly recommend this restaurant -you honestly can't go wrong with dining here. Reservations are required.
69 locals recommend
The Left Bank
511 Rhode Island St
69 locals recommend
Left Bank has been around for over 30 years and has cozy/ intimate dining vibes with FANTASTIC food. We highly recommend this restaurant -you honestly can't go wrong with dining here. Reservations are required.
Hutch's is knowns for an American take on the French Bistro. We're personally blown away with their steak selection. Reservations required.
43 locals recommend
Hutch's
1375 Delaware Ave
43 locals recommend
Hutch's is knowns for an American take on the French Bistro. We're personally blown away with their steak selection. Reservations required.
For all you wine lovers - Bacchus has a lengthy wine list! We enjoy the menu/ atmosphere. Plus they provide complementary valet service and have a cute hidden outdoor seating area during the summer months. Reservations recommended.
14 locals recommend
Bacchus Wine Bar & Restaurant
56 W Chippewa St
14 locals recommend
For all you wine lovers - Bacchus has a lengthy wine list! We enjoy the menu/ atmosphere. Plus they provide complementary valet service and have a cute hidden outdoor seating area during the summer months. Reservations recommended.

Casual Dining

Really chill atmosphere with a great beer selection - if you like sour beer, try the Minkey Doodle. They have some games to play such as skee-ball.
8 locals recommend
Thin Man Brewery at Chandler Street
166 Chandler St
8 locals recommend
Really chill atmosphere with a great beer selection - if you like sour beer, try the Minkey Doodle. They have some games to play such as skee-ball.
If you're craving a burger, visit Allen Burger Venture. They are known for gourmet burgers, craft beers, and a rustic-chic vibe.
60 locals recommend
Allen Burger Venture
175 Allen St
60 locals recommend
If you're craving a burger, visit Allen Burger Venture. They are known for gourmet burgers, craft beers, and a rustic-chic vibe.
Yummy pizza & pasta with a great atmosphere
11 locals recommend
Frankie Primo's
51 W Chippewa St
11 locals recommend
Yummy pizza & pasta with a great atmosphere
10/10 for sushi & traditional Japanese cuisine!
64 locals recommend
Kuni's
226 Lexington Ave
64 locals recommend
10/10 for sushi & traditional Japanese cuisine!
Known for brick-oven pizza's, craft beers, and specialty cocktails. We really enjoy the outdoor atmosphere where you can play cornhole or just hang out.
26 locals recommend
Hydraulic Hearth
716 Swan St
26 locals recommend
Known for brick-oven pizza's, craft beers, and specialty cocktails. We really enjoy the outdoor atmosphere where you can play cornhole or just hang out.
Nearby pub with Wings & Beef on Weck that won't disappoint
10 locals recommend
Wellington Pub
1541 Hertel Ave
10 locals recommend
Nearby pub with Wings & Beef on Weck that won't disappoint
It's a little bit of a drive (about 20 minutes), but this tavern has hands down the best Wings and Beef on Weck.
10 locals recommend
Bar-Bill North
8326 Main St
10 locals recommend
It's a little bit of a drive (about 20 minutes), but this tavern has hands down the best Wings and Beef on Weck.
Among the best Wings in Buffalo!
Elmos Bar & Resaurant
2349 Millersport Highway
Among the best Wings in Buffalo!
Urban nook with seasonal New American eats & clever cocktails, plus Sunday brunch & outdoor seating.
30 locals recommend
The Dapper Goose
491 Amherst St
30 locals recommend
Urban nook with seasonal New American eats & clever cocktails, plus Sunday brunch & outdoor seating.

Rooftop Bars

You can see Lake Erie from the rooftop & there is a wonderful view of the city. We found it confusing how to get up to the rooftop from the elevator, so just ask someone who works there.
Patrick's Rooftop
500 Pearl Street
You can see Lake Erie from the rooftop & there is a wonderful view of the city. We found it confusing how to get up to the rooftop from the elevator, so just ask someone who works there.
At night this turns into a club, but during the day its a cool hangout with Brunch, Dinner, and Happy-Hour specials.
9 locals recommend
Soho Buffalo, NY
64 W Chippewa St
9 locals recommend
At night this turns into a club, but during the day its a cool hangout with Brunch, Dinner, and Happy-Hour specials.
Cool views of the city with a large fire pit on the rooftop.
16 locals recommend
Curtiss Hotel
210 Franklin St
16 locals recommend
Cool views of the city with a large fire pit on the rooftop.

Quick Bites

We are obsessed with their poke bowls.
6 locals recommend
Fresh Catch Poke and The Galley Lounge
305 Franklin St
6 locals recommend
We are obsessed with their poke bowls.
These aren't aren't traditional Mexican-like tacos. They source fresh/local ingredients with unique and delicious options.
45 locals recommend
lloyd Taco Factory
1503 Hertel Ave
45 locals recommend
These aren't aren't traditional Mexican-like tacos. They source fresh/local ingredients with unique and delicious options.
A classic deli featuring award-winning, specialty sandwiches, homemade soups, salads and healthy wraps.
11 locals recommend
Joe's Deli
1322 Hertel Ave
11 locals recommend
A classic deli featuring award-winning, specialty sandwiches, homemade soups, salads and healthy wraps.

Sightseeing

This is literally around the corner from us - you can walk here in about 5 minutes. National Historic Landmark, was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and built between 1903 and 1905.
154 locals recommend
Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House Complex
125 Jewett Pkwy
154 locals recommend
This is literally around the corner from us - you can walk here in about 5 minutes. National Historic Landmark, was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and built between 1903 and 1905.
Great place for for a walk or picnic. You can also rent a "FLOATmingo" paddle boat.
39 locals recommend
Hoyt Lake
199 Lincoln Pkwy
39 locals recommend
Great place for for a walk or picnic. You can also rent a "FLOATmingo" paddle boat.
Gorgeous place for walking/photos while the cherry blossoms are in full bloom - in the Spring (April/May)
14 locals recommend
Japanese Garden
1 Museum Ct
14 locals recommend
Gorgeous place for walking/photos while the cherry blossoms are in full bloom - in the Spring (April/May)
Canalside is at the heart of downtown Buffalo's waterfront revitalization. Dine. Workout. Concert. Skate. Revel. Chill.
282 locals recommend
Canalside
LLoyd Street
282 locals recommend
Canalside is at the heart of downtown Buffalo's waterfront revitalization. Dine. Workout. Concert. Skate. Revel. Chill.
Experience a natural wonder of the world, pristine hiking trails and scenic terrain. Cave of the winds & Maid of the mist are two extra cool ways to experience the falls close up. If we're being honest, Canada has a better panoramic view of the falls, but either way you will be in awe.
1604 locals recommend
Niagara Falls
1604 locals recommend
Experience a natural wonder of the world, pristine hiking trails and scenic terrain. Cave of the winds & Maid of the mist are two extra cool ways to experience the falls close up. If we're being honest, Canada has a better panoramic view of the falls, but either way you will be in awe.
They have a lot to do here and host a lot of events. You can see Buffalo's old grain silos, they have Buffalo's only Ferris Wheel, a ropes course, zip-lining, a slide, kayaking. RiverWorks also has food & drinks!
93 locals recommend
Buffalo RiverWorks
359 Ganson St
93 locals recommend
They have a lot to do here and host a lot of events. You can see Buffalo's old grain silos, they have Buffalo's only Ferris Wheel, a ropes course, zip-lining, a slide, kayaking. RiverWorks also has food & drinks!
Walk. Run. Bike. Boat. Picnic. Relax. The Outer Harbor hosts events and festivals as well as free summer fitness classes, kayak and bicycle rentals. At the Outer Harbor, your options for adventure are wide open or you can just relax and take in spectacular waterfront sunsets. Check out their website for the details.
32 locals recommend
Buffalo Outer Harbor
225 Fuhrmann Boulevard
32 locals recommend
Walk. Run. Bike. Boat. Picnic. Relax. The Outer Harbor hosts events and festivals as well as free summer fitness classes, kayak and bicycle rentals. At the Outer Harbor, your options for adventure are wide open or you can just relax and take in spectacular waterfront sunsets. Check out their website for the details.
There is a literally a flame under a small waterfall. If the flame is out, be sure it bring a lighter to light it back up. Almost all Buffalo locals have trekked to the nearby Eternal Flame Falls, once a private Western New York spot and now a bona fide tourist destination—just ask the travel channel. DO NOT hike in the Spring or Winter months as it gets muddy and icy.
30 locals recommend
Eternal Flame Falls
Eternal Flame Hiking Trail
30 locals recommend
There is a literally a flame under a small waterfall. If the flame is out, be sure it bring a lighter to light it back up. Almost all Buffalo locals have trekked to the nearby Eternal Flame Falls, once a private Western New York spot and now a bona fide tourist destination—just ask the travel channel. DO NOT hike in the Spring or Winter months as it gets muddy and icy.
We try to hike this at least once a year because its so pretty. You will see the Niagara Gorge & Whirlpool Rapids close up and you will probably even see people our on the Whirlpool Jet Boat tour. There are A LOT of stairs, but we see people of all ages hiking this "easy" trail.
23 locals recommend
Trailhead Niagara Gorge Hiking Trail
23 locals recommend
We try to hike this at least once a year because its so pretty. You will see the Niagara Gorge & Whirlpool Rapids close up and you will probably even see people our on the Whirlpool Jet Boat tour. There are A LOT of stairs, but we see people of all ages hiking this "easy" trail.
You can catch Broadway musicals and special events here. We are simply in awe with the gorgeous architecture and character of this place.
99 locals recommend
Shea's Buffalo Theatre
650 Main St
99 locals recommend
You can catch Broadway musicals and special events here. We are simply in awe with the gorgeous architecture and character of this place.

Shopping

Tons of local shops & restaurants can be found on Elmwood
92 locals recommend
Elmwood Village
893 Elmwood Ave
92 locals recommend
Tons of local shops & restaurants can be found on Elmwood
122 locals recommend
Walden Galleria
1 Walden Galleria
122 locals recommend