Alright WNY – ready to dial up the romance? Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day, an anniversary, an accomplishment, or just feel like treating your special someone to a nice meal, these are the best romantic restaurants to do just that. PS: If you’re planning on going to one of these places during a particularly busy time (aka Valentine’s Day or a Saturday night), make sure to call ahead and make a reservation. Now get to impressing!
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Since 1938, The Salvatore family has provided premier fine dining, banquet, wedding reception, corporate functions & boutique hotels to Buffalo and ...
Get ready to witness hospitality at its finest, served up with a little magic and a lot of skill. Located at 5010 Main Street next to Reikart House on ...
Waxlight Bar à Vin is a modern, wine-focused restaurant in the Black Rock neighborhood of Buffalo. We're led by a team of owner-operator sommeliers ...
800 Maple Rd Williamsville, New York 14221 • $$$$$
North Towns
800 Maple is Williamsville's homegrown destination for the best prime steaks, chops and fresh seafood. The wood-fired grill assures perfection. Authentic ...
Hutch, as in Hutch's, re-opened the restaurant formerly known as Tempo. It is still a beautiful setting in a gorgeous building. The pasta is all house-made, ...
Bacchus Wine Bar & Restaurant is Buffalo's premier location for great food and unparalleled service.
Featuring creative and flavorful dishes created ...
Billy Club is a full service restaurant and whiskey bar located in the historical Allentown district of Buffalo, New York.
In addition to good wine, ...
Black $ blue was created out of the need for a new twist on the traditional steak $ seafood restaurant to take the classics and put them into a more contemporary ...
Our new Delaware Ave location will feature a cocktail bar - offering small plates and a la carte items from a rotating cast of seasonally driven menu items. ...
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Buffalo Chophouse may not have been Buffalo's first steakhouse, but there are few oldies left that compare. Reports of long waits at ...
425 Center Street Lewiston , New York 14092 • $$$$$
Niagara County
A neighborhood restaurant at its core, Carmelo's has many regular guests and openly accommodates visitors to the area with welcome arms. Carmelo's hosts ...
Carte Blanche makes great use of the outdoors with dining and lounge space on a first floor alley patio and a second floor alley deck. The second floor ...
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Who doesn't love a rotating bar...at least at first. This super swank downtown restaurant (part of the Curtiss Hotel) is beautiful ...
Coco's oozes 'relax and enjoy the evening'. This charming neighborhood spot has everything but a neighborhood. We love the vibe, and the Coq au vin almost ...
Walking into daniela., you have two options: full service at the bar or counter service. If you choose counter service, you place your order and get a ...
Graylynn is a gin bar and European bistro located in the heart of downtown Buffalo at the corner of Genesee and Main Street. Stop in to enjoy their small ...
Located down a blind alley in the Elmwood Village, High Violet is a big city cocktail bar that transports guests to another place, maybe another time. ...
A great bar, excellent food from a creative menu and a top notch dining experience keeps this place full all the time.
Website says: Hutch's diverse ...
534, Elmwood Avenue, Allentown Buffalo, New York 14222 • $$$$$
Buffalo
Chef Michael Gibney cooks new world Italian dishes.
Inizio is a cozy, pasta-focused restaurant in beautiful Elmwood Village. Freshness comes first here—we ...
Salvatore's says:
Since 1967, Salvatore's Italian Gardens was has been known known for Steaks, Fresh Seafood refined Italian and a Wine Spectator award ...
From the people that bring you 800 Maple and Siena, this stylish Elmwood Village urban Italian restaurant with a seasonal menu is a hit. The bar scene ...
385 Rhode Island St Buffalo, New York 14213 • $$$$$
Buffalo
Las Puertas is a 35 seat intimate restaurant that features Mexican food with a modern blend with classic french techniques.
SOB Says: The menu at Las ...
SOB Says: In my mind what sets Ristorante Lombardo on the top of the heap is the total package, the 'dining experience'. Don't get me wrong, the food is ...
SOB Says About Lucia's on the Lake: Looking for a solid choice with a casual atmosphere, some bar crowd, a good view and good food then Lucia's on the ...
This is quality, 'honest' food served in a pleasant, casual atmosphere. The concise menu covers all the right bases and preparation is unpretentious. The ...
Tucked into Virginia Place, this busy bar and outstanding restaurant serves a full dinner menu 365 days a year, even on holidays, from 5 pm to 3 am. The ...
64 Jackson Ave. Lackawanna, New York 14218 • $$$$$
South Towns
Mulberry Italian Ristorante prides itself on offering the most authentic Italian cuisine this side of the Big Apple! Whether it's a special occasion, or ...
2095 Delaware Ave. Buffalo, New York 14216 • $$$$$
North Buffalo
One of the finest restaurants in Buffalo, Oliver's Restaurant is fine dining in the 'Old School' tradition. This gem has been turning out great food, and ...
Enjoy the best views of Buffalo, Lake Erie and Canalside while serving prohibition style cocktails and perusing a Southern European and local Buffalo ...
Patina 250 offers casually refined, eclectic cuisine in the heart of downtown Buffalo. Executive Chef Evan Wargo sources the best local ingredients of ...
Perla, an all new dining experience by Salvatore’s Hospitality. Featured entrées include artisan pizza, fresh oysters and more! Relaxed and refined ...
Prescott's Provisions offers an elevated dining experience along the historic Erie Canal. Our restaurant is open to everyone, including boaters and cyclists, ...
184 Sweeney Street North Tonawanda,, New York 14120 • $$$$$
Niagara County
Remington Tavern Seafood Exchange, an eatery from Chef Mark Hutchinson of Hutch's and Chef Paul Jenkins of Tempo. Originally named Power House #4 in 1895, ...
Rick's on Main is known for its delectable entrees, warm atmosphere and friendly, knowledgeable staff.
Welcome to our two-story dining room, complete ...
Russell's Steaks, Chops $ More has the ability to accommodate parties of two guests to 10 in our dining room, and up to 75 in a private banquet room. Reservations ...
2082 Kensington Ave Snyder, New York 14226 • $$$$$
North Towns
For more than 30 years Owners/Chefs Frank and Nancy Grimaldi have delighted guests from Western New York and around the world with the wonderful flavors ...
SOB Says About Shango Bistro: Shango is one of my favorite restaurants in WNY. Simple, unassuming, comfortable with great food and a superior beer list. ...
4475 Transit Rd Williamsville, New York 14221 • $$$$$
North Towns
Sto Lat Bar is a restaurant and bar, serving authentic Polish cuisine, signature cocktails, local draft beers, and much more! Located in the new BFLO District ...
1448, Hertel Avenue, North Park Buffalo, New York 14216 • $$$$$
North Buffalo
If you've ever spent time in the kitchen, you'll know that every dish needs seasoning. We're about that seasoned spirit too: we like to think a restaurant ...
Tappo, Italian for cork, is proud to welcome our guests to downtown Buffalo to enjoy great American Italian cuisine, wines in an urban chic atmosphere.
See ...
The Barrel Factory: the landmark, 120-year-old historic factory in Buffalo's legendary Old First Ward, featuring:
Barrel Factory Kitchen
Full Service ...
Step Out Says:
The first thing you notice upon walking into The Dapper Goose is its Turn of the Century supper club feel. Dubbed 'classic French cottage' ...
SOB Says: Whether you're religious or not, we're willing to bet you'll be shouting on Hallelujah from the rooftops (probably only figuratively) after one ...
The Terrace at Delaware Park is located on the upper level of the Marcy Casino across from the Albright-Knox Art Gallery. The view from the balcony is ...
Step Out's 2 cents: In our opinion Toutant is among the best restaurants in the city, joining the Buffalo stalwarts and a few 2014 startups, shuffling ...
102 Webster St North Tonawanda,, New York 14120 • $$$$$
Niagara County
SOB Says: In our estimation Webster's Bistro is an excellent representation of French cuisine in Western New York. Their creations are not only a work ...
23 Washington Street Ellicottville, New York 14731 • $$$$$
Southern Tier
West Rose blends together all of the elements the kitchen team believes in: responsible farming, ingredient-driven cooking, and flavorful food. The restaurant ...
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