# 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:  [@frost12850](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/frost12850)
#### Post date: [December 4, 2012, 4:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/restaurants-that-dont-suck-thread/152826/81 "2012-12-04T16:31:51Z")
I decided to try Ricks. The menu has items that sound really appetizing, I’m able to get a table without too much trouble. Mike A’s does sound good too though. Maybe ill put a few dollars aside now and then and save up to go out on valentines day or something else special.
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### Author:  [@BDR5oh](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BDR5oh)
#### Post date: [December 4, 2012, 4:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/restaurants-that-dont-suck-thread/152826/82 "2012-12-04T16:53:35Z")
Mike A
hutches
left bank
Remington tavern
seabar
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### Author:  [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)
#### Post date: [December 4, 2012, 5:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/restaurants-that-dont-suck-thread/152826/83 "2012-12-04T17:13:59Z")
I am anxious for your review of Rick’s, I (and everyone I know) loves it. It really is fine dining without too much stuffiness and the new addition has a nice bar too.
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### Author:  [@turbominime4door](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbominime4door)
#### Post date: [December 4, 2012, 6:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/restaurants-that-dont-suck-thread/152826/84 "2012-12-04T18:02:17Z")
A place I tried recently is Root Five in hamburg its right one the lake,good food and pretty cool atmosphere
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### Author:  [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)
#### Post date: [December 4, 2012, 7:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/restaurants-that-dont-suck-thread/152826/85 "2012-12-04T19:36:21Z")
guys, i’d like to merge this thread with this one: [**LINK**](http://www.nyspeed.com/showthread.php?157031-Restaurants-that-don-t-suck-thread&highlight=restaurant)
yeah there is some CDN content but need to keep it all in once place… and proper reviews too dudes.
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### Author:  [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)
#### Post date: [December 4, 2012, 7:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/restaurants-that-dont-suck-thread/152826/86 "2012-12-04T19:38:35Z")
I was going to say, I thought we had this thread already, lol.
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### Author:  [@Carnut](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Carnut)
#### Post date: [December 4, 2012, 7:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/restaurants-that-dont-suck-thread/152826/87 "2012-12-04T19:56:38Z")
Carmelo’s in Lewiston. Best meal in WNY and cheaper than mike a as well
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### Author:  [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)
#### Post date: [December 5, 2012, 8:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/restaurants-that-dont-suck-thread/152826/88 "2012-12-05T08:09:28Z")
> [@LZ](#):
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> Since when is Gin Gin a nice restaurant?
Relax, it was a joke…
Regardless, their food is amazing.
On topic, outisde of many of the other great suggestions, go to Dick and Jenny’s on G.I.
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> [@newman](#):
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> This place is terrible.
And you are totally wrong about that.
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### Author:  [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)
#### Post date: [December 5, 2012, 8:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/restaurants-that-dont-suck-thread/152826/89 "2012-12-05T08:13:46Z")
I like their food I thought maybe they built a upscale location or something :lol:
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### Author:  [@Geehee](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geehee)
#### Post date: [December 5, 2012, 8:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/restaurants-that-dont-suck-thread/152826/90 "2012-12-05T08:16:29Z")
tried essex st pub’s food last night. had a PLT. (pastrami, lettuce, tomato). also gave their wings a shot (they dont have a deep fryer)
Life. Changing.
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### Author:  [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)
#### Post date: [December 5, 2012, 8:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/restaurants-that-dont-suck-thread/152826/91 "2012-12-05T08:54:23Z")
I will push the East Aurora area more. 🙂
Blue Lantern Lounge
American Grill
Roycroft
Old Orchard Inn
Rick’s
Elm Street bakery is always busy too. Not sure really fine dining but…
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### Author:  [@turbo\_dreams](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbo_dreams)
#### Post date: [December 5, 2012, 8:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/restaurants-that-dont-suck-thread/152826/92 "2012-12-05T08:59:47Z")
> [@Blue Eyed Devil](#):
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> I will push the East Aurora area more. 🙂
> Blue Lantern Lounge
> American Grill
> Roycroft
> Old Orchard Inn
> Rick’s
> Elm Street bakery is always busy too. Not sure really fine dining but…
Rick’s on Main…one of the best meals I’ve ever had
I’ve eaten at the Roycroft plenty, I enjoy it there as well, definitely one of my top 5
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### Author:  [@turbo\_dreams](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbo_dreams)
#### Post date: [December 5, 2012, 9:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/restaurants-that-dont-suck-thread/152826/93 "2012-12-05T09:01:54Z")
> [@Carnut](#):
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> Carmelo’s in Lewiston. Best meal in WNY and cheaper than mike a as well
I’ve heard many good things about this place, have yet to try it
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### Author:  [@Kramer](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Kramer)
#### Post date: [December 5, 2012, 9:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/restaurants-that-dont-suck-thread/152826/94 "2012-12-05T09:04:19Z")
I have always liked Curlys in south buffalo/Lakawana havent been there in awhile but i would asume its the same quality and good service.
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### Author:  [@Event](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Event)
#### Post date: [December 5, 2012, 9:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/restaurants-that-dont-suck-thread/152826/95 "2012-12-05T09:16:45Z")
Don’t know if it’s been mentioned yet, but Liberty Hound opened relatively recently and it was pretty damn good. [http://www.buffalorising.com/2012/05/liberty-hound-sounds-off.html](http://www.buffalorising.com/2012/05/liberty-hound-sounds-off.html)
Mostly seafood. Reasonably priced, and it’s right by the naval park/in the same building as the museum, so it gives you something to do afterwards.
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### Author:  [@bracketracer](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bracketracer)
#### Post date: [December 5, 2012, 9:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/restaurants-that-dont-suck-thread/152826/96 "2012-12-05T09:39:15Z")
Liberty looks good, but I guarantee that my cioppino is better than theirs.
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> [@BDR5oh](#):
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> Remington tavern
Paul did a great job with this one.
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### Author:  [@Kramer](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Kramer)
#### Post date: [December 5, 2012, 9:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/restaurants-that-dont-suck-thread/152826/97 "2012-12-05T09:47:48Z")
there are alot of good placed suggested in here but on a side note I dont think some of theses places wouldnt be a good first date place, spending alot of money on dinner on some girl you dont really know seems silly, i could be wrong and no this isnt me being cheap i just think first date places should be some what “fun”…any thoughts?
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### Author:  [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)
#### Post date: [December 5, 2012, 9:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/restaurants-that-dont-suck-thread/152826/98 "2012-12-05T09:53:03Z")
> [@tpgsr](#):
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> Daniels in Hamburg is always great, just make sure you get a reservation well ahead of time. Also Tempo, but it is slated as an Italian restaurant even though I have never actually eaten what I would consider Italian food there.
I’ve been there once. I had elk steak. If you go to an expensive restaurant and get pasta you probably suck.
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> [@thunderbunnycrisis](#):
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> there are alot of good placed suggested in here but on a side note I dont think some of theses places would be a good first date place, spending alot of money on dinner on some girl you dont really know seems silly, i could be wrong and no this isnt me being cheap i just think first date places should be some what “fun”…any thoughts?
Agreed. First date should be something you can/would do regularly or maybe just a bit nicer. Otherwise you’ll either scare her off with too much pressure or set yourself up for ruin when she expects it all the time.
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### Author:  [@ubengineering](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ubengineering)
#### Post date: [December 5, 2012, 11:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/restaurants-that-dont-suck-thread/152826/99 "2012-12-05T11:03:00Z")
I just had Joe Fetas driving through St. Catherines. YUMMY!! Best calamari evA!
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### Author:  [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)
#### Post date: [December 5, 2012, 11:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/restaurants-that-dont-suck-thread/152826/100 "2012-12-05T11:25:37Z")
> [@Fry](#):
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> I’ve been there once. I had elk steak. If you go to an expensive restaurant and get pasta you probably suck.
what if it’s an italian restaurant?
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