# Restaurants that don't suck thread
**URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/t/restaurants-that-dont-suck-thread/152826
**Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic
**Created:** [April 5, 2010, 5:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/restaurants-that-dont-suck-thread/152826 "2010-04-05T17:53:50Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
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### Author:  [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)
#### Post date: [January 28, 2011, 2:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/restaurants-that-dont-suck-thread/152826/21 "2011-01-28T14:45:04Z")
> [@bracketracer](#):
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> There are quite a few in Buffalo, however, hands-down, the best dining experience in this city has to be Tempo on Delaware.
>
> If you’ve got a bit of money to burn, meaning expect 100-130 pp with drinks, then spend it at Paul Jenkins’ place, you won’t be sorry.
>
> Here’s the site:
> [Tempo](http://www.tempobuffalo.com/)
Got to Tempo last night… That place is awesome.
It’s pretty loud in there though and the dining space is small.
Got the Rib Eye - Bone In, Pittsburgh Style, rare… pic here… watch for size reference.
They give you lots of bread, amuse bouche, olives, cheese and pepp plate so after the apps, when the steak comes you can’t possibly eat it all.
I brought what i didnt eat home, cut it into like 5 massive pieces and my wife and i split it for lunch today… it was still awesome… and…
I still have the equivalent to a whole steak for dinner left for… dinner 🙂
I’m continually impressed with some of the eateries in Buffalo. I think the US in general just has awesome restaurants. There is definitely nothing as good as Tempo or Buffalo Chop House from Hamilton to Niagara…
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### Author:  [@Paulo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Paulo)
#### Post date: [January 28, 2011, 2:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/restaurants-that-dont-suck-thread/152826/22 "2011-01-28T14:47:18Z")
Wow, I should not have opened this thread hungry.
F.
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### Author:  [@misteroman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/misteroman)
#### Post date: [January 28, 2011, 2:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/restaurants-that-dont-suck-thread/152826/23 "2011-01-28T14:56:38Z")
Was very Impressed with Russel’s when we went there a few weeks ago. Great Filet and the service was top notch. We always went to Kennedy’s cove but will probably go here from now on.
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### Author:  [@OfficerK](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/OfficerK)
#### Post date: [January 31, 2011, 8:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/restaurants-that-dont-suck-thread/152826/24 "2011-01-31T08:14:07Z")
Good Bumpage
need to add Blue Monk on here
The place is located on Elmwood, where Merlin’s used to be. The REALLY cleaned/brightened the place up. Hardwood flooring throughout and a nice cozy atmosphere.
It is in the gastro-pub category so the beer list is quite extensive, and the menu generally consists of really well done bar fare. I Went there a few weeks ago with the lady and cannot wait to go back.
We started with the Duck Frites (Fresh cut french fries done in duck fat), we were able to choose 2 dipping sauces out of about 10 available. I recommend the cayenne-honey aioli! For the main course I had the french dip which was amazing, the beef was extremely flavorful and tender, it really melted in my mouth! The gf had their Blue burger, which was equally as good.
The pricing wasn’t too bad, the fries were ~$5, and each sandwich about $9. Beers weren’t that bad either, coming in around $5/pint. I think our total with 3 beers each was somewhere around $60 which is not bad at all.
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### Author:  [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)
#### Post date: [January 31, 2011, 8:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/restaurants-that-dont-suck-thread/152826/25 "2011-01-31T08:35:50Z")
> [@Joe](#):
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> The Friar’s Table- Cheektowaga NY.
> Outstanding prime rib and lobster tails. Surf and turfs up to 3lbs of each. You will pay for it however.
> Old school decor inside, pictures of jolly fat little friars all over and a medieval theme. Went for V-day and had to go back 2 weeks later.
Gotta +1 this one.
The wife and I went there for our last anniversary and the prime rib was excellent. And the french onion soup was the best I’ve ever had, and that’s something I order almost any time we go some place nice.
The Red Osier (Stafford, NY near Batavia) is another one for great prime rib. The Red Osier cut damn near killed me. 🙂 The ambiance leaves a lot to be desired though.
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### Author:  [@jzavalinsk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jzavalinsk)
#### Post date: [January 31, 2011, 11:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/restaurants-that-dont-suck-thread/152826/26 "2011-01-31T11:56:04Z")
Copa Cabana Niagara falls, right up the street from the fallsview. Best Brazilian steak house around, if you don’t leave there with the meat sweats, something wrong with you.
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### Author:  [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)
#### Post date: [January 31, 2011, 11:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/restaurants-that-dont-suck-thread/152826/27 "2011-01-31T11:58:28Z")
^ I really need to try this place, I just hate dealing with the border.
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### Author:  [@Martino](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Martino)
#### Post date: [January 31, 2011, 12:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/restaurants-that-dont-suck-thread/152826/28 "2011-01-31T12:02:39Z")
Best all day breakfast I’ve ever had…no joke.
Went to this dinner upon the ski patrol crew we were crashing with, saying it was the BEST!
Bluemountain mornings just got so much better.
[http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/242/1546685/restaurant/Ontario/The-Olde-Red-Hen-Restaurant-Collingwood](http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/242/1546685/restaurant/Ontario/The-Olde-Red-Hen-Restaurant-Collingwood)
My meal came to $10. I forgot what this was called on the menu but it was awesome…and huge. Look at size relation to the knife.
Steak, potatoes, bacon, ham, sausage, eggs, toast…mmmmm
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### Author:  [@Joe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Joe)
#### Post date: [January 31, 2011, 12:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/restaurants-that-dont-suck-thread/152826/29 "2011-01-31T12:06:04Z")
That looks delicious.
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### Author:  [@Martino](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Martino)
#### Post date: [January 31, 2011, 12:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/restaurants-that-dont-suck-thread/152826/30 "2011-01-31T12:07:49Z")
> [@Joe](#):
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> That looks delicious.
Oh, it was.
I felt very satisfied, not bloated, and even energized.
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### Author:  [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)
#### Post date: [January 31, 2011, 1:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/restaurants-that-dont-suck-thread/152826/31 "2011-01-31T13:44:29Z")
> [@JayS](#):
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> ^ I really need to try this place, I just hate dealing with the border.
i hate this mentality… the border is no sweat at all. open your mind duderiffic.
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### Author:  [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)
#### Post date: [January 31, 2011, 2:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/restaurants-that-dont-suck-thread/152826/32 "2011-01-31T14:54:33Z")
> [@bing](#):
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> i hate this mentality… the border is no sweat at all. open your mind duderiffic.
I know it’s not a big deal, but compared to driving \<20 minutes to go anywhere in WNY it’s a pain. Still definitely going to the Brazilian steak place soon.
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### Author:  [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)
#### Post date: [January 31, 2011, 3:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/restaurants-that-dont-suck-thread/152826/33 "2011-01-31T15:27:32Z")
i’ve been meaning to try Brasa at the hilton, same concept.
I’ve heard mixed reviews about copa.
however, i have a hard time believing anyone in niagara can do anything right… especially the people at the hilton
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### Author:  [@240racer](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/240racer)
#### Post date: [January 31, 2011, 4:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/restaurants-that-dont-suck-thread/152826/34 "2011-01-31T16:16:53Z")
> [@Martino](#):
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> Best all day breakfast I’ve ever had…no joke.
> Went to this dinner upon the ski patrol crew we were crashing with, saying it was the BEST!
>
> Bluemountain mornings just got so much better.
>
> [http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/242/1546685/restaurant/Ontario/The-Olde-Red-Hen-Restaurant-Collingwood](http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/242/1546685/restaurant/Ontario/The-Olde-Red-Hen-Restaurant-Collingwood)
>
> My meal came to $10. I forgot what this was called on the menu but it was awesome…and huge. Look at size relation to the knife.
>
> Steak, potatoes, bacon, ham, sausage, eggs, toast…mmmmm
I am hitting this place up next time, some buddies and I were going to go a few weeks ago but hit up some place right at the village instead, I forget what it’s called.
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### Author:  [@livin4hockey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/livin4hockey)
#### Post date: [January 31, 2011, 4:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/restaurants-that-dont-suck-thread/152826/35 "2011-01-31T16:46:05Z")
> [@Fry](#):
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> Dinosaur. 3 Locations. Rochester, Syracuse, NYC. Best barbecue I’ve had anywhere. St Louis, Dallas, anywhere. There are good bbq places in Buffalo, but not one that compares to Dinosaur.
Didn’t see this thread originally, but would like to second this on Dino. This has been pretty much the saving grace of my life since moving from Buffalo to Syracuse. I have yet to eat at the NYC location but I’m sure it’s right on par with the other two. I eat there like once a month.
I also loved Tempo the one and only time I went there last Christmas. Took my fiancee there after proposing and had just a great dinner experience there.
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### Author:  [@fiend540](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fiend540)
#### Post date: [January 31, 2011, 6:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/restaurants-that-dont-suck-thread/152826/36 "2011-01-31T18:32:15Z")
I wasn’t that impressed when I went to Dino here in Syracuse, maybe I just went on an off day. Tempo however is fucking awesome, always have a good meal when I go there but I’m a little biased.
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### Author:  [@frost12850](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/frost12850)
#### Post date: [December 4, 2012, 12:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/restaurants-that-dont-suck-thread/152826/37 "2012-12-04T12:13:57Z")
So the gf and I have been fumbling ideas of where we would like to go for dinner for our anniversary. I’ve had people tell me different places to go and such and really need help deciding. I never go to “nice” restaurants- our bill is usually 30-40 bucks for the two of us (Think Coles, bullfeathers, Panos, etc.) so we want to go somewhere more upscale for the occasion.
Guidelines:
about 25-35 dollar plates
No Italian
Good ambiance (I don’t want some slob eating his dinner on my shoulder, I don’t want to hear other people’s conversations because I’m so close to them).
And of course good food
Suggestions already:
Shamus- one of my favorite places that I’ve only been to once
Oliver’s
Daniels in hamburg
The Roycroft
Anything else? Please help. If nothing jumps out to me from others experiences than ill just throw the top three in a hat and pick.
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### Author:  [@BOBBYGRV](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BOBBYGRV)
#### Post date: [December 4, 2012, 12:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/restaurants-that-dont-suck-thread/152826/38 "2012-12-04T12:15:05Z")
Fiama steak was always one of my favorites.
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### Author:  [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)
#### Post date: [December 4, 2012, 12:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/restaurants-that-dont-suck-thread/152826/39 "2012-12-04T12:17:01Z")
> [@BOBBYGRV](#):
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> Fiama steak was always one of my favorites.
It’s a shame that it’s closed.
I probably had my best meal in WNY at Torches. Tempo, mothers, Left Bank…
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### Author:  [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)
#### Post date: [December 4, 2012, 12:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/restaurants-that-dont-suck-thread/152826/40 "2012-12-04T12:18:05Z")
Fiama closed up? That’s sad, they had really good food.
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