New American cooking is where Buffalo's recent dining revival is most visible, concentrated downtown and along the Elmwood corridor. Marble + Rye and Patina 250 lead the downtown wave, while The Left Bank in Elmwood Village and Betty in Allentown bring the farm-driven neighborhood-bistro version. Older rooms like Pearl Street Grill and Brewery downtown show how the style sits alongside the city's brewing and tavern history.
New American restaurants in Buffalo
12 new american places in Buffalo we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Buffalo · New American across every city.
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Marble + Rye
- ★ 4.5
- $$$
- Downtown
Marble + Rye on Genesee Street downtown is the Mike Dimmer and Christian Willmott cocktail-and-dining room with a dry-aged burger and small plates.
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Patina 250
- ★ 4.3
- $$$
- Downtown
Patina 250 inside the Westin on Delaware Avenue downtown runs a contemporary American menu built on Western New York producers, plus a strong bar.
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The Left Bank
- ★ 4.4
- $$$
- Elmwood Village
The Left Bank on Rhode Island Street near Elmwood Village is a long-running American room with seasonal meat and seafood plates and a romantic dining room.
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Bacchus Wine Bar and Restaurant
- ★ 4.3
- $$$
- Downtown / Theater District
Bacchus on West Chippewa Street downtown is a wine bar and New American room in the historic Calumet building, with a deep by-the-glass list.
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Schwabl's
- ★ 4.7
- $$
- West Seneca
Schwabl's at 789 Center Road in West Seneca has been the canonical beef on weck since 1837, slicing rare roast beef onto caraway kummelweck rolls.
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Pearl Street Grill and Brewery
- ★ 4.2
- $$
- Downtown / Theater District
Pearl Street Grill and Brewery on Pearl Street downtown has anchored Buffalo brewpubs since 1997, with four floors, nine bars and house-brewed beer.
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Pearl Street Grill and Brewery
- ★ 4.2
- $$
- Downtown / Theater District
Pearl Street Grill and Brewery on Pearl Street downtown has anchored Buffalo brewpubs since 1997, with four floors, nine bars and house-brewed beer.
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Betty
- ★ 4.4
- $$
- Allentown
Betty on Virginia Street near Allentown is the Steve and Ellen Gedra brunch-and-dinner room, with weekend brunch and elevated comfort plates.
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Marble + Rye
- ★ 4.5
- $$$$
Marble + Rye on Genesee Street downtown is the Mike Dimmer and Christian Willmott cocktail-and-dining room with a dry-aged burger and small plates.
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Patina 250
- ★ 4.3
- $$$$
Patina 250 inside the Westin on Delaware Avenue runs a contemporary American menu built on Western New York producers, plus a strong downtown cocktail bar.
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The Left Bank
- ★ 4.4
- $$$$
The Left Bank on Rhode Island Street near Elmwood is a long-running creative-American room with seasonal entrees, meat and seafood plates served nightly.
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Broadway Market Pierogi Vendors
- ★ 4.3
- $
Try Polish pierogi and kielbasa plate
Broadway Market's pierogi vendors and kielbasa counters on the East Side serve Buffalo's most affordable Polish-American plate, under $14 per person.