What else is there to say except: homemade Italian! You get all the Italian classics, moderately priced, with a casual atmosphere and portions that guarantee you won't leave hungry. The homemade lasagna is superlative, and there's also spaghetti with meat or without, and ravioli - all made with Chef's famous homemade sauce. This restaurant has been family-operated since 1923. Just a few blocks from Dunn Tire Park and HSBC Arena, making it a great place to dine before a game. But allow enough time because they'll be busy. See website for menu and online sauce shopping.
Kuni's
Kuni's, the brain child of chef Kuni Sato is a fine and authentic sushi restaurant that has a wide variety of sushi eats. A variety of salad, soups, rolls etc. are also available on the menu. They serve good selection of Japanese beers, whisky, shochu and premium sake. You could opt for tasting any three variants of premium sake. The setting is cozy and simple with wooden furnished decor. Ideal for an unfussy Japanese meal, the Kuni is a must-visit.
Delight your taste buds with appetizing Vietnamese meals at 99 Fast Food Restaurant. Guests can indulge in meals like Lemon Grass Chicken, Beef Short Rib and Tofu stir fry. You can also try Pho which is a traditional Vietnamese dish which is a noodle dish served with the broth of vegetable or meat and stir fried veggies and sliced beef or pork. Complement your meals with beverages like cold drinks and smoothies.
You've likely heard of Buffalo wings and may even know that Frank and Teressa's Anchor Bar is where they originated in 1964. Here they consider them to be 'the best in the world' and if you can't actually come to Buffalo, you can still order them online as well as their signature sauce. If wings aren't your thing, you can choose from made-to-order pub-grub. Minutes from the Buffalo Theater District, this casual, unpretentious bar features live jazz on certain nights also. The decor inside features walls plastered with awards and articles extolling their famous and ubiquitous wings.
This New Orleans-inspired bistro is named after the voodoo god of thunder, with a menu that features authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine. Start out with a salad, perhaps a spring green salad with apples and walnuts, a spinach salad with mushrooms, or maybe a Caesar salad. Appetizers include chicken and sausage gumbo, avocado spring rolls and fried calamari. Entrees include Creole bouillabaisse, blackened pork chops, Creole meatloaf and more. For dessert, try their house specialty, bananas foster, or maybe a slice of pecan pie or a bowl of New Orleans bread pudding. Wine is available by the glass or bottle.
Red Pepper is a Chinese-Vietnamese restaurant situated in a small strip mall that has an extensive menu of dishes from both countries. Some of their house specialty Chinese dishes include traditional favorites like sesame chicken and Kung Pao beef, as well as other seasonal plates. Vietnamese dishes include the popular and healthy pho, stir fried noodles and egg noodle combos. Daily lunch specials include an entree served with your choice of soup and either white or fried rice. For a special end to your meal, sip some Vietnamese coffee served with condensed milk over ice.
Ballyhoo
Unwind with friends in the evening at Ballyhoo, a bar that serves delicious cocktails and brews. Let the bartender shake up some cocktails like Bijou, Paper Plane, and Mai Tai. For beer lovers, a large variety of brews is available on taps like Guinness Stout, Brett Pilsner, and Hibiscus. Pair your drinks with dishes like Curry Lamb Bam and other dishes which includes seasoned beef or try their salad, slaw, pasta and soup.
It's right next to Fedex which is nearby Olive Garden!
