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Highest-rated restaurants in Buffalo by diners

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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 2024 survey of more than 1,500 diners from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—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 new restaurant openings were up 6% 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—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Buffalo, according to Yelp 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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Moriarty Meats Café Bar

- Rating: 4.8/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 1652 Elmwood Ave. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Cafes, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Moneybags Dumplings

- Rating: 4.8/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 69 Chenango St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Dim Sum, Halal
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. I BBQ 4U

- Rating: 4.9/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 1588 Eggert Road Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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