Highest-rated restaurants in Buffalo by diners

Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations鈥�67% of Gen Zers and 40% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.

New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.

To help you determine which spots鈥攂oth new and long-standing鈥攖o try out, compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Buffalo, according to reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

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#25. Daniela

- Rating: 4.6/5 (193 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 387 Forest Ave. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Wine Bars
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#24. Montes Grocery & Deli

- Rating: 4.6/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 413 Swan St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: International Grocery, Delis
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#23. Frank Gourmet Hot Dogs

- Rating: 4.7/5 (203 reviews)
- Address: 707 Kenmore Ave. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Hot Dogs, Burgers, American
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#22. Mahar Moe

- Rating: 4.7/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 3668 Delaware Ave. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Chinese, Thai, Asian Fusion
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#21. Pour Taproom

- Rating: 4.7/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 490 Pearl St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Beer Bar, Wine Bars, Chicken Wings
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#20. Buffalo Barrel + Brine

- Rating: 4.7/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 155 Chandler St. Ste 3 Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Cafes, Cocktail Bars, Hot Dogs
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#19. India Gate

- Rating: 4.7/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1264 Hertel Ave. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Indian, Buffets
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#18. City Fare Cafe + Catering

- Rating: 4.7/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 483 Main St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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#17. Fresh Arabic Sweets

- Rating: 4.7/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 560 Amherst St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Desserts, Sandwiches
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#16. Southern Junction

- Rating: 4.7/5 (136 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 365 Connecticut St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Indian, Barbecue, Smokehouse
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#15. Bratts Hill by Chef Darian

- Rating: 4.8/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 719 Seneca St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Caribbean, Salad, Soup
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#14. Moriarty Meats Caf茅 Bar

- Rating: 4.8/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 1652 Elmwood Ave. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Cafes, Tapas/Small Plates
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#13. A&J Poke Hawaii Bowl

- Rating: 4.8/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3997 Sheridan Drive Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Salad
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#12. Moneybags Dumplings

- Rating: 4.8/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 69 Chenango St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Dim Sum, Halal
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#11. Crenshaw's Chicken And Waffles

- Rating: 4.8/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 37 Chandler St. Ste 111A Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Chicken Shop, Diners, Breakfast & Brunch
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#10. The Salty Chef's

- Rating: 4.8/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 111 Genesee St. Ste 103 Buffalo, New York
- Categories: American, Salad, Breakfast & Brunch
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#9. Pete's Place Food Shop

- Rating: 4.9/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 290 Main St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Tacos, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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#8. Buckminster's Cat Cafe

- Rating: 4.9/5 (59 reviews)
- Address: 577 Niagara St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Pet Adoption, Cafes
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#7. Beacon Grille

- Rating: 4.9/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 185 Allen St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Mediterranean, Beer Bar, Cocktail Bars
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#6. La Verdad Cafe Deli

- Rating: 4.9/5 (137 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 116 Davey Str Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Smokehouse, Barbecue, Tacos
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#5. As-Salam Diner & Kabab House

- Rating: 4.9/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 1389 Bailey Ave. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Indian, Halal, Diners
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#4. I BBQ 4U

- Rating: 4.9/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 1588 Eggert Road Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Barbecue
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#3. Toasted By Buffalo Beauty Foodie

- Rating: 4.9/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 799 Seneca St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#2. BFLO Pizza Bistro

- Rating: 4.9/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 388 Porter Ave. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Pizza
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#1. Edgy Vegy Food Truck

- Rating: 5.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Vegan, Food Trucks
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.

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