# Good, non-mainstream, Restaurants **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [October 22, 2006, 4:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-non-mainstream-restaurants/19156 "2006-10-22T16:54:18Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![9ONA3OOZX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/9ona3oozx/32/7242_2.png) [@9ONA3OOZX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/9ONA3OOZX)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2006, 10:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-non-mainstream-restaurants/19156/41 "2006-10-23T22:00:20Z")
not sure if it was already mentioned… but, the Burgundy Room…on transit, by Genessee/that tops plaza there…across the street from tops rather… won best ribs at the taste of b-lo a few years in a row…get them, Hog Wild Ribs…insanely good…meat falls off the bone, and they give you just 4 ribs…because each one is huge… ---
**Author:** ![Twizted](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/twizted/32/7206_2.png) [@Twizted](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Twizted)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2006, 4:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-non-mainstream-restaurants/19156/42 "2006-10-24T04:13:57Z")
> [@Zer0DazE](#): > > left bank is really good yeah it def is a great place to go and not expensive either. ill be checking out the new and Sexy Empire Grill tommaro night ---
**Author:** ![POOPRA](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/poopra/32/7188_2.png) [@POOPRA](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/POOPRA)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2006, 4:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-non-mainstream-restaurants/19156/43 "2006-10-24T04:31:45Z")
Empire grill is supposed to be really nice, dozer went Lombardos is my favorite place for higher end dinners. Has anyone ever gone to Olivers on delaware? I need to go there someday. I imagine it is pricey from the cars I always see parked in front. Just wondering if it is one of those places that wont let you in without a jacket or something. For cheap pub food I like the wellington pub or sterling. Sterling has the best food and best prices but you wait forever for your food because they have like 2 people working the whole restaurant. ---
**Author:** ![taurusho](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/taurusho/32/7184_2.png) [@taurusho](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/taurusho)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2006, 6:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-non-mainstream-restaurants/19156/44 "2006-10-24T06:50:18Z")
> [@Dr.Stevil](#): > > lol, andy… no more runs to the strip club/canada then I take it? That’s affirmative, Steve-O. I didn’t even know you guys went there until Joe told me, hahaha. ---
**Author:** ![XwalkerX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xwalkerx/32/7598_2.png) [@XwalkerX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XwalkerX)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2006, 7:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-non-mainstream-restaurants/19156/45 "2006-10-24T07:07:35Z")
Betty’s. ---
**Author:** ![Dr.Stevil](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/da6949/32.png) [@Dr.Stevil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dr.Stevil)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2006, 7:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-non-mainstream-restaurants/19156/46 "2006-10-24T07:11:24Z")
Arby’s ---
**Author:** ![redrum](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redrum/32/7398_2.png) [@redrum](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/redrum)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2006, 6:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-non-mainstream-restaurants/19156/47 "2006-10-24T18:55:18Z")
> [@POOPRA](#): > > Empire grill is supposed to be really nice, dozer went > > Lombardos is my favorite place for higher end dinners. > > Has anyone ever gone to Olivers on delaware? I need to go there someday. I imagine it is pricey from the cars I always see parked in front. Just wondering if it is one of those places that wont let you in without a jacket or something. yeah I have heard Empire Grill is supposed to be good. Its owned by the same owner of Fahertys and Toro. I’ve been to Olivers a few times, its quite good. About as pricey as any other upscale restaurant, of course varies based on what you order. I wouldnt say a jacket is completely necessary, but definitely no jeans. Suit and tie would not be out of place at all. ---
**Author:** ![JustinH](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/9fc29f/32.png) [@JustinH](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JustinH)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2006, 3:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-non-mainstream-restaurants/19156/48 "2006-10-27T15:13:52Z")
> [@newman](#): > > amy’s place is pretty good too. we used to get chocolate chip pancakes there when i was in junior high. Goodtimes, we used to play indoor basketball at the ghetto gloria j parks. ---
**Author:** ![Twizted](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/twizted/32/7206_2.png) [@Twizted](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Twizted)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2006, 4:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-non-mainstream-restaurants/19156/49 "2006-10-27T16:14:02Z")
OMFG EMPIRE GRILL FTW!!!1 ---
**Author:** ![OfficerK](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/4da419/32.png) [@OfficerK](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/OfficerK)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2006, 4:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-non-mainstream-restaurants/19156/50 "2006-10-27T16:19:45Z")
Glen Inn Tavern, main street in williamsville next to Pancake House just went there the other night for the first time I was very impressed, very big menu, pretty much anything you would want and the food was great and not over-priced by any means ---
**Author:** ![2TurboZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/2turboz/32/7577_2.png) [@2TurboZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/2TurboZ)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2006, 4:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-non-mainstream-restaurants/19156/51 "2006-10-27T16:21:31Z")
Eagle House in Williamsville on Main St. Papa Jakes on Elmwood And some irish bar down by the general mills plant ---
**Author:** ![dozr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/41988e/32.png) [@dozr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dozr)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2006, 7:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-non-mainstream-restaurants/19156/52 "2006-10-27T19:08:43Z")
I ate at empire grill, its great, but it’s going to be pretty “mainstream” soon. ---
**Author:** ![redrum](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redrum/32/7398_2.png) [@redrum](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/redrum)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2006, 8:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-non-mainstream-restaurants/19156/53 "2006-10-28T08:35:48Z")
Empire Grill will rock your socks if you are used to eating at bullshit chain restaurants. There are plenty of better restaurants in the city though. Its good, and I plan on going there often, but its definitely not omg best restaurant in the city by any means. ---
**Author:** ![93dx\_hatch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/90ced4/32.png) [@93dx\_hatch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/93dx_hatch)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2006, 8:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-non-mainstream-restaurants/19156/54 "2006-10-28T08:38:50Z")
does empire grill take reservations? ---
**Author:** ![redrum](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redrum/32/7398_2.png) [@redrum](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/redrum)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2006, 8:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-non-mainstream-restaurants/19156/55 "2006-10-28T08:40:13Z")
I believe I saw 'Reservations only for parties of 8 or more" or something along those lines. ---
**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:** [October 28, 2006, 9:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-non-mainstream-restaurants/19156/56 "2006-10-28T09:44:52Z")
Left Bank Fiomma Laughlins Coles Brodo Franks Sunny Italy = best italian known to man Gabriels Gate Colter Bay ---
**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:** [October 28, 2006, 9:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-non-mainstream-restaurants/19156/57 "2006-10-28T09:46:04Z")
> [@2TurboZ](#): > > And some irish bar down by the general mills plant That is the first bar in buffalo ever. Corner of michigan and whatever ---
**Author:** ![Jeller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/bc8723/32.png) [@Jeller](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jeller)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2006, 9:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-non-mainstream-restaurants/19156/58 "2006-10-28T09:51:36Z")
Good food for good value: Coyote cafe in hamburg Tinas italian kitchen in hamburg Root 5 in hamburg Creekview in Williamsville and the italian joint across the street, think its called sorrentinos or something. Jeller ---
**Author:** ![2TurboZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/2turboz/32/7577_2.png) [@2TurboZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/2TurboZ)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2006, 10:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-non-mainstream-restaurants/19156/59 "2006-10-28T10:27:07Z")
> [@Carnut](#): > > That is the first bar in buffalo ever. Corner of michigan and whatever Yeah I just cant remember the name but i go there with people from the city hall once in a while…food is pretty darn good. ---
**Author:** ![redrum](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redrum/32/7398_2.png) [@redrum](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/redrum)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2006, 12:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-non-mainstream-restaurants/19156/60 "2006-10-28T12:26:59Z")
> [@Jeller](#): > > Coyote cafe in hamburg oo I forgot about that. Coyote Cafe = best sit down mexican. sooo good. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-non-mainstream-restaurants/19156.md?page=2)