Guidebook for Buffalo
Arts & Culture
A Saarinen-designed building, Kleinhans Music Hall is one of the architectural crown jewels of Buffalo, and is also an active concert hall housing the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra.
39 locals recommend
Kleinhans Music Hall
3 Symphony CirA Saarinen-designed building, Kleinhans Music Hall is one of the architectural crown jewels of Buffalo, and is also an active concert hall housing the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra.
Sightseeing
The historic Allentown neighborhood is full of restaurants, galleries, and bars. If you're looking for a place to wander around and find food or drink, head down to Allen.
41 locals recommend
Allentown
The historic Allentown neighborhood is full of restaurants, galleries, and bars. If you're looking for a place to wander around and find food or drink, head down to Allen.
Delaware park is the Central Park of Buffalo. It's a great place for an afternoon picnic, or to visit the Zoo.
175 locals recommend
Delaware Park
Delaware park is the Central Park of Buffalo. It's a great place for an afternoon picnic, or to visit the Zoo.
One of my favorite attractions in Buffalo, Celebrated American architect Frank Lloyd Wright's Darwin Martin House can be toured daily by appointment.
154 locals recommend
Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House Complex
125 Jewett PkwyOne of my favorite attractions in Buffalo, Celebrated American architect Frank Lloyd Wright's Darwin Martin House can be toured daily by appointment.
Drinks & Nightlife
Allen St Hardware Cafe
245 Allen StGreat casual food, drinks, and atmosphere.
Essex St. Pub
530 Rhode Island StCasual irish-style pub with great bar food.
Nietzsche's is a bit of a dive bar, but has live music every night of the week. If you're looking for someplace very low-key, check it out.
30 locals recommend
Nietzsche's
248 Allen StNietzsche's is a bit of a dive bar, but has live music every night of the week. If you're looking for someplace very low-key, check it out.
This historic hotel has been newly renovated and features several bars and restaurants, as well as shops and a fantastic coffee bar in the lobby.
Hotel at the Lafayette Trademark Collection by Wyndham
391 Washington StThis historic hotel has been newly renovated and features several bars and restaurants, as well as shops and a fantastic coffee bar in the lobby.
Big Ditch Brewing Company
55 E Huron StGreat craft beers!
Food Scene
Betty's is great for any meal, really, but is a particularly great place for Sunday Brunch. They also offer a great Thursday-night happy hour special :)
76 locals recommend
Betty's
370 Virginia StBetty's is great for any meal, really, but is a particularly great place for Sunday Brunch. They also offer a great Thursday-night happy hour special :)
The Left Bank
511 Rhode Island StCasual upscale Buffalo mainstay.
Mothers is great for casual upscale dining and drinks, has an extensive reasonably-priced wine menu, and serves dinner until after midnight.
51 locals recommend
Mothers Restaurant
33 Virginia PlMothers is great for casual upscale dining and drinks, has an extensive reasonably-priced wine menu, and serves dinner until after midnight.
For burgers and beer, go to ABV. This new restaurant has a great atmosphere and a great selection of craft beers.
60 locals recommend
Allen Burger Venture
175 Allen StFor burgers and beer, go to ABV. This new restaurant has a great atmosphere and a great selection of craft beers.
Cole's
1104 Elmwood AveGreat burgers, salads & french onion soup!
Pano's On Elmwood
1081 Elmwood AveGreat diner food.
Great people-watching, light food, and beer/wine. Tuesday nights, there's two-for-one Peronis :)
31 locals recommend
Caffe Aroma
957 Elmwood AveGreat people-watching, light food, and beer/wine. Tuesday nights, there's two-for-one Peronis :)
Tappo
338 Ellicott StGreat rustic Italian fare and inexpensive wine. Awesome rooftop patio.
Everything Else
This insane-asylum-turned-boutique-hotel is an awesome new attraction in Buffalo. Designed by H. H. Richardson, the gothic-style Hotel Henry is a great place for a drink, a casual bite to eat, or just to see the architecture. Ask to see the rooms!
11 locals recommend
Hotel Henry Urban Resort Conference Center
444 Forest AveThis insane-asylum-turned-boutique-hotel is an awesome new attraction in Buffalo. Designed by H. H. Richardson, the gothic-style Hotel Henry is a great place for a drink, a casual bite to eat, or just to see the architecture. Ask to see the rooms!