19 Best Seafood Restaurants in Buffalo

“one of my favs in downtown buffalo for years. the food is absolute perfection. the staff is top notch. the manager Adam is absolutely amazing and makes us feel like we are always welcome and appreciated. the ambiance of this amazing place along with an unbelievable whiskey selection has made this a once a week or evey other week place for us. honestly i wish i could eat and drink here every day!!!“

“Listen this was an amazing experience! From service, the caesar salad, mac & cheese, fries, and the steak it was phenomenal! I also ordered a lemon drop martini (not pictured) it was so good until I ordered another one. Will go back again.“

“Such a lovely experience. Great food. My husband had the chicken Parmesan and he loved it said best chix parm he ever had. I had a seafood special and it was cooked to perfection. The bread was amazing. Dessert was mini donuts and were perfect and so much flavor. My martini was perfect and they even made me blue cheese stuffed olives!! I note that the owner made everyone feel very special by interacting with every table and service was excellent and attentive. Thank you Lauren.For a Friday night, where sometimes it’s so busy to go to a restaurant, you almost expect to get a lower level of service .… we received a higher level of service than I get at most establishments. Thank you for such a lovely and tasty evening.“

“I have been to this restaurant twice and I really enjoyed my experience both times . First of all the menu is outstanding and reasonably priced . That is not counting the specials - new specials are posted on their Facebook page every day ! This past visit my aunt and I ordered two entrees - the chicken inferno (stuffed banana pepper, sweet chili sauce ) and crab stuffed haddock . Entrees come with fresh bread and a side salad. I was able to upgrade to a loaded baked potato for $3 (worth it ) . Food was as delicious as they appear in pictures I posted. Plenty for leftovers . Server was kind and accommodating . Dare I say Rust Belt is one of the best restaurants in the south towns ! Try it for yourself and see if you agree ....“

“Clean, worn but cared for. CASH ONLY, atm on site.Highlight- consistent high quality simple food with a rotating special menu at more than fair pricing, easily have a drink, and meal for $20-25 with a tip.Bar is cozy, restaurant roomy on the simple side.Parking: In front, and to the left of building NOT TO THE RIGHT, that is private parking for the business next door and may be ticketed or towed.“

“Went for brunch for a birthday. Food was excellent. Views were wonderful and staff were friendly and helpful. Family already asking me when we can go back again. Rarely leave reviews, but felt compelled to for this experience. Set in one of the most beautiful parts of “

“Went last night for girls night and had a blast!We were greeted and seated immediately upon arrival by a very lovely hostess. She took extra time to go over the most popular dishes and gauged what we would most likely enjoy.The Thai tea is light and refreshing and I recommend you try it. I had the rare beef Pho and omg, I have enough leftovers for at least two more meals. The food was fantastic and the service was perfect.The atmosphere is well...comfortable and quirky.We were given time after our meal to catch up and laugh. By the time we left we knew we'd be back for more!!!“

“SZND is a unique upscale restaurant in the city of Buffalo! I love dining in their sophisticated intimate setting. Everything about this restaurant is fantastic! They provide excellent service. Their food is seasoned to perfection! I highly recommend the blackened artichokes for an appetizer. The fettuccine & scallops and halibut are two dishes not to be missed! I've dined here on several occasions. It's been consistently wonderful every time! Their address is on Hertel but the entrance is around the corner. The sign is easy to miss. Parking can be a bit of a challenge. There is a parking lot across the street I usually have luck finding a space there. It's definitely worth making a trip out here!“

“This place was crazy fun, the atmosphere was amazing, and the conversations were enthralling. The bartender is a hoot... and a cutie ?, and the people there will have you wheezing.Besides that I gotta give compliments to the chef. I got the Angus burger and let me tell you, you gotta try it. They add something sweet to the burger (I skepticize it to be some sort of jam) but the contrast that it makes.with the savory burger is amazing. Not to mention the Fry's cooked to perfection; exactly what I needed.All around the place was very clean, definitely up to date on everything; and from what I've seen of the kitchen there's not much to worry about. The bathrooms were spiff and span and the mirror was cool.Which brings me to my final point, The layout. I had to say the design of the bar was very classic, you come in and are treated with a bar and a few tables and a booth wall. The kitchen connects behind the bar and out of the bar and a kitchen window. Then a small hallway that leads to both genders bathrooms and some other off limit stuff I presume(Didn't snoop around too much XD). I really like the bar and how the spirits were backlight.To summarize, id give it a 5/5 if you're looking for a good time. Thanks if you actually read all this.(PS, Sam, nice tattoo)Wheelchair accessibility: Street level with a door wide enough, no automatic doors but I'm sure a bartender or a fellow citizen would help.“

“Highly recommend Grezi on Main! We came from out of town to visit with family and had the pleasure of dining at this local restaurant. We enjoyed starting out with a cocktail (The Oliver), Autumn Salad, Pan Seared Scallops, Jumbo Chicken Wings and Brussels Sprout Bruschetta. We enjoyed the Grezi Smash Burger as our entree. Then ended the night with 3 different desserts. Food was phenomenal, staff were friendly and decor was elegant!! This Buffalo restaurant is outstanding!“

“My friends and I go to Nephew’s bbq every other Friday because we enjoy not only the food, but the atmosphere, the music and the service. I always get the rib dinner (compares to Lee’s Ribs on Fillmore) with potato salad (so bomb), and then add on a slice of cheesecake. For the drink, I get the Precious Paradise (it’s so fruity and delicious). Everything is great! Everyone is very welcoming! Tionne, the server is a little sweetheart and I absolutely love her! I highly recommend! We go to chill, mingle, vibe and listen to music and eat delicious food! I always look forward to my Fridays here!“

“I got a fried haddock sandwich. It was just the small sun roll and the fish. A container of tarter sauce and hot sauce was in the bag. The fish was fried wonderfully. I would definitely go back again. The customer service was great! The young man behind the counter, a heavy set gentleman with an infectious smile that's always flirting with me from DTW made my food. Hahahahaa if you know you know. If you don't just keep reading. This is a seafood restaurant however they also sell wings and a few other things. The prefixes are incredibly reasonable. There is no reason not to check them out. It's a very small restaurant right adjacent to the YMCA on William. If ure not looking you will pass right by it.“

“We came in for dinner with a party of 8 on a Sunday. Lily was our waitress and she was outstanding! Attentive and friendly. Food was outstanding! I had the corned beef dinner and I usually do not eat cabbage but this was excellent! Everyone at the table enjoyed their meals and it was clean and cozy environment. Cannot recommend enough!“

“The food and atmosphere are hard to beat anywhere in town, let alone downtown. I really appreciate that there's so much that I can eat with my dumb food allergy issues (gluten, dairy, corn, eggs). The staff is super friendly and helpful as well!“

“Service was great! Ambiance was even better and food was very good! There was ALOT of good meals to choose from. Caesar was one of the best I've had. Cacio e Pepe was 8/10. Can't say it tasted 100% authentic as it should taste mostly like pecorino but the house made noodles were perfect. It could have used a little more salt. Lobster was cooked perfectly. Tiramisu was a 10/10. Espresso martini was decent. Pretty sure it was coffee liquor and not actual espresso. Can't wait to go back !!“

“As seen on Food Network's Restaurant Impossible, this place blew me away. The restaurant looks great on the inside. The service and food were phenomenal. The chicken parm is one of the best ones I've ever had. Food presentation was perfect, and everything was delicious. I can't wait to go back. Currently there is no alcohol, but would be nice if they implemented a BYOB policy.“

“3/8/24G&B is a very nice place to get your meals!It is clean, service is most respectful, staff is always kind and pleasant!The food is WONDERFUL!!!! It is fresh , not swimming in oil, comes with sliced bread, and is always prepared neatly, and with the preferred condiments! So pleased to have been told about this gem!“

“Came here on a Saturday afternoon. It was very busy, so the service was pretty quick.I got 1lb of the headless shrimp - it tasted ok. The shrimp itself was a tad overcooked and it didn’t taste as good as a seafood boil in the South. Probably because it wasn’t a seafood boil in the South…Not sure if I’d go back, but I will say, I was full for HOURS afterwards.“

“May I say that Shawn( Sean) the bartender was not only on top of the drink service, but also took our order for the food, brought it out and came over and asked how the food was a few times. He was so kind and friendly! Excellent service and a great establishment highly recommend for a night out.“