For People Who Love To Eat

Buffalo may be renowned for its distinctive regional delicacies, but food lovers are discovering to their delight that the city deserves praise for its fine dining as well. For a more upscale dining experience, there are a number of outstanding restaurants to choose from. You'll find an outstanding steakhouse at E.B. Green's (716-856-1539) at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. One of the finest French restaurants in the region can be found at Rue Franklin (716-852-4416), 341 Franklin Street. Adjacent to the Theatre District, the Buffalo Chop House (716-842-6900, left) at 282 Franklin St. offers one of Buffalo's most upscale dining experiences. Bacchus Wine Bar & Restaurant (716-854-9463), 54 W. Chippewa Street, is all exposed brick and dark wood, a wonderful setting for an intimate dinner. City Grill (716-856-2651) at 268 Main Street features fresh seafood daily, steaks and a Sunday brunch. At the Bijou Grille (716-847-1967), 643 Main Street, you'll find an eclectic menu and a convenient location directly across from Shea's Performing Arts Center. A short walk from downtown in the funky Allentown neighborhood you'll find Tempo (716-885-1594), 581 Delaware Ave., an eclectic eatery set in a beautiful turn-of-the-century building. A short cab ride from downtown you'll find a true Buffalo institution: Chef's (716-856-9187), 291 Seneca Street. Chef's serves large portions of authentic family-style Italian cooking and is the place where Buffalonians have celebrated with lasagna and a cold glass of beer for generations. If you've got a taste for Asian cuisine try Papaya (716-856-2444), 118 W. Chippewa St. For waterfront dining, try Harry's Harbour Place Grille (716-874-5400, right), 2192 Niagara Street. At 1375 Delaware Avenue, you'll find Hutch's (716-885-0074). Consistently rated among the very best restaurants in the city, Hutch's serves outstanding food in an intimate setting. Or try Oliver's (716-877-9662), another of Buffalo's highly-regarded restaurants at 2095 Delaware Avenue. Among the newer entries in the city's dining world is Prime 490 (716-882-3328), 490 Rhode Island Street, an upscale steakhouse in a very chic setting.

Bon appetit!