# Good Non-Chain Restaurants? **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [October 9, 2007, 2:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-non-chain-restaurants/36709 "2007-10-09T14:58:32Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Zer0DazE](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/zer0daze/32/7624_2.png) [@Zer0DazE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Zer0DazE)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2007, 7:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-non-chain-restaurants/36709/41 "2007-10-10T07:31:32Z")
that irish joint sucks. it is far from irish [quote=“Jagermeister,post:16,topic:36709"”] Scarlet across from Mother’s. Your welcome. [/quote] isnt there another joint next door? i remember my gfs mother talking about a really great over there. also try ambrosia or the old just pasta… i believe its a cafe aroma now (like the joint on main and s forest). or go to the one on main and s forest. they have a couple nice super tuscans there. [quote=“slipstreamxk1,post:38,topic:36709"”] orazios on main street in clarence. great italian food with a nice dinning area and moderately priced. saigon or red peper is great for the azn dining. what specific genre of food are you looking for… it easier that way to recommend a place. also how long of a drive we talkin here? [/quote] too much sugar in their sauce try linguini’s instead edit: take said person to east aurora, and go to tantillas (sp). /end ---
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2007, 7:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-non-chain-restaurants/36709/42 "2007-10-10T07:34:50Z")
[quote=“Zer0DazE,post:41,topic:36709"”] isnt there another joint next door? i remember my gfs mother talking about a really great over there. [/quote] Fat bobs? That irish place is hit or miss. We ordered the nacho’s and the bartender’s response was “ah, no. You really don’t want the nacho’s. Try the guiness wings.” The guiness wings were pretty decent. The dude actually knew how to pour guiness too. ---
**Author:** ![Zer0DazE](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/zer0daze/32/7624_2.png) [@Zer0DazE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Zer0DazE)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2007, 7:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-non-chain-restaurants/36709/43 "2007-10-10T07:36:52Z")
[quote=“BikerFry,post:42,topic:36709"”] Fat bobs? That irish place is hit or miss. We ordered the nacho’s and the bartender’s response was “ah, no. You really don’t want the nacho’s. Try the guiness wings.” The guiness wings were pretty decent. The dude actually knew how to pour guiness too. [/quote] her parents wouldnt be caught dead in fat bobs. i have a hard time listening to siiqqq 80’s hits in what is supposed to be an irish joint. the only good thing about that place is that they have talisker, and the bartender was pouring 4 fingers of it. ---
**Author:** ![Jagermeister](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f19dbf/32.png) [@Jagermeister](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jagermeister)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2007, 7:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-non-chain-restaurants/36709/44 "2007-10-10T07:54:50Z")
[quote=“Zer0DazE,post:41,topic:36709"”] isnt there another joint next door? i remember my gfs mother talking about a really great over there. [/quote] Next to Scarlet is the back entrance to Stillwater. Also very good. ---
**Author:** ![Carnut](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/carnut/32/7590_2.png) [@Carnut](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Carnut)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2008, 4:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-non-chain-restaurants/36709/45 "2008-11-20T16:00:33Z")
> [@Fry](#): > > Curly’s? It’s in the ghetto in Lackawanna and the food is fucking outstanding, with a carribbean flair. Went here last night with the GF, she has celiacs and cant have gluten, they offer a lot of gluten free options. The food, atmostphere and service was some of the best I have had in buffalo. On the list of favorites for sure. ---
**Author:** ![Pass\_McGass](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pass_mcgass/32/7616_2.png) [@Pass\_McGass](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pass_McGass)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2008, 4:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-non-chain-restaurants/36709/46 "2008-11-20T16:04:39Z")
Curly’s does a lot of catering for The Red Cross (my gf works there), so I get to eat their food all the time, and it is indeed fantastic. And for everyone saying Saigon Bangkok, try Saigon Cafe on Elmwood. Sooo much better. ---
**Author:** ![BillysRevenge](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/b9e5f3/32.png) [@BillysRevenge](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BillysRevenge)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2008, 4:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-non-chain-restaurants/36709/47 "2008-11-20T16:05:41Z")
Sinatra’s on Kenmore Ave. ---
**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2008, 4:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-non-chain-restaurants/36709/48 "2008-11-20T16:13:08Z")
Hardware for a great meatloaf (or any) sandwich. Say hi to Pat the bartender. ---
**Author:** ![turbo\_dreams](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/cc9497/32.png) [@turbo\_dreams](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbo_dreams)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2008, 4:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-non-chain-restaurants/36709/49 "2008-11-20T16:14:18Z")
carmelo’s coat of arms or tantalus restaurant i totally agree with zerodaze on that one ---
**Author:** ![Coldaccord](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/coldaccord/32/7272_2.png) [@Coldaccord](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Coldaccord)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2008, 4:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-non-chain-restaurants/36709/50 "2008-11-20T16:16:09Z")
pick up an artvoice, buffalo spree, buffalo rising, etc. tons of good listings ---
**Author:** ![Pass\_McGass](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pass_mcgass/32/7616_2.png) [@Pass\_McGass](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pass_McGass)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2008, 4:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-non-chain-restaurants/36709/51 "2008-11-20T16:16:59Z")
My favorite restaurant still to this day is Left Bank on Rhode Island. Hands down. ---
**Author:** ![kenmxz13](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/kenmxz13/32/5288_2.png) [@kenmxz13](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kenmxz13)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2008, 4:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-non-chain-restaurants/36709/52 "2008-11-20T16:32:28Z")
Idk if the irish place you guys are talking about was Brennan’s, but either way it’s a good place with a bar and a full restaurant. Not terribly expensive. Around the plaza on main and transit, near Tully’s ---
**Author:** ![Carnut](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/carnut/32/7590_2.png) [@Carnut](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Carnut)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2008, 4:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-non-chain-restaurants/36709/53 "2008-11-20T16:41:58Z")
> [@Pass McGass](#): > > Curly’s does a lot of catering for The Red Cross (my gf works there), so I get to eat their food all the time, and it is indeed fantastic. > > And for everyone saying Saigon Bangkok, try Saigon Cafe on Elmwood. Sooo much better. Negative, saigon bangkok is way better, and the fact that they owned saigon cafe would probably speak for the recipes and why they are soo similar. > [@Pass McGass](#): > > My favorite restaurant still to this day is Left Bank on Rhode Island. > > Hands down. Agreed 100% ---
**Author:** ![tpgsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tpgsr/32/7374_2.png) [@tpgsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tpgsr)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2008, 4:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-non-chain-restaurants/36709/54 "2008-11-20T16:59:42Z")
> [@Carnut](#): > > Negative, saigon bangkok is way better, and the fact that they owned saigon cafe would probably speak for the recipes and why they are soo similar. > > Agreed 100% Patrick ZPHATZ runs those places. His family owns both of them. I will say GREAT food. ---
**Author:** ![Pass\_McGass](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pass_mcgass/32/7616_2.png) [@Pass\_McGass](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pass_McGass)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2008, 5:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-non-chain-restaurants/36709/55 "2008-11-20T17:04:44Z")
> [@tpgsr](#): > > Patrick ZPHATZ runs those places. His family owns both of them. I will say GREAT food. They aren’t affiliated with each other anymore. As for Bangkok being way better, I guess we’ll just have to agree to disagree. I wasn’t impressed with them. Plus, no patio and dark atmosphere FTL. ---
**Author:** ![dawn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dawn/32/7209_2.png) [@dawn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dawn)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2008, 5:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-non-chain-restaurants/36709/56 "2008-11-20T17:17:19Z")
Curly’s is so good. Aunt Millie’s in Irving is super good. Rodney’s in hamburg on Rt.5 is fucking delicious. ---
**Author:** ![Pass\_McGass](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pass_mcgass/32/7616_2.png) [@Pass\_McGass](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pass_McGass)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2008, 5:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-non-chain-restaurants/36709/57 "2008-11-20T17:22:44Z")
[Urbanspoon.com](http://Urbanspoon.com) Fucking awesome website for people who enjoy food. Taken from urbanspoon: Best Fine Dining 1. Left Bank 2. Hutch’s 3. Rue Franklin 4. Kennedy’s Cove 5. Oliver’s 6. Salvatore’s Italian… 7. Village Inn 8. Cammarata’s Restaurant 9. Black & Blue Steak and… 10. Buffalo Chophouse 10 ten rated by consumers. ---
**Author:** ![RobtC](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/51bf81/32.png) [@RobtC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RobtC)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2008, 5:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-non-chain-restaurants/36709/58 "2008-11-20T17:43:01Z")
i highly doubt salvatore’s belongs on that list. idiots who vote based on name :tdown: ---
**Author:** ![Pass\_McGass](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pass_mcgass/32/7616_2.png) [@Pass\_McGass](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pass_McGass)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2008, 5:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-non-chain-restaurants/36709/59 "2008-11-20T17:48:26Z")
> [@RobtC](#): > > i highly doubt salvatore’s belongs on that list. idiots who vote based on name :tdown: A lot of people really like that place. I think it’s the suck. ---
**Author:** ![Carnut](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/carnut/32/7590_2.png) [@Carnut](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Carnut)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2008, 6:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-non-chain-restaurants/36709/60 "2008-11-20T18:03:13Z")
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