# 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:  [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)
#### Post date: [December 5, 2012, 11:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/restaurants-that-dont-suck-thread/152826/101 "2012-12-05T11:46:13Z")
> [@bing](#):
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> what if it’s an italian restaurant?
Real Italians eat their pasta as a seperate course before their main course… Well, real Italian-Americans. Well, real Sicilian-Italian-Americans. I don’t know anyone that lives in Italy or is first generation immigrated from Italy.
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### Author:  [@TsiTalon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TsiTalon)
#### Post date: [December 5, 2012, 1:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/restaurants-that-dont-suck-thread/152826/102 "2012-12-05T13:12:00Z")
> [@Blue Eyed Devil](#):
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> I will push the East Aurora area more. 🙂
> Old Orchard Inn
YUCK!
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### Author:  [@sobo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sobo)
#### Post date: [December 5, 2012, 1:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/restaurants-that-dont-suck-thread/152826/103 "2012-12-05T13:21:51Z")
> [@Blue Eyed Devil](#):
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> I will push the East Aurora area more. 🙂
> Blue Lantern Lounge - Good
> American Grill - MEHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
> Roycroft - $$$ Meh
> Old Orchard Inn
> Rick’s - Okay…
> Elm Street bakery is always busy too. Not sure really fine dining but…
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### Author:  [@manhagen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/manhagen)
#### Post date: [December 5, 2012, 1:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/restaurants-that-dont-suck-thread/152826/104 "2012-12-05T13:22:33Z")
> [@Geehee](#):
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> 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)
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> Life. Changing.
I’ve heard! And my friend is tending on Sundays now, so I’ll have to give it a whirl.
> [@Event](#):
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> 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)
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> 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.
I gave this place two tries because I wanted to give it the benefit of the doubt since our first meal was barely par. It was opening week and I know kinks needed to be worked. Our second visit was more enjoyable, and the food was a little better. I’m not wowed by this place at all. It isn’t outstanding and it isn’t awful, it’s just a spiffy extension of the Cole’s menu as far as I’m concerned.
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### Author:  [@Coldaccord](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Coldaccord)
#### Post date: [December 5, 2012, 4:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/restaurants-that-dont-suck-thread/152826/105 "2012-12-05T16:39:46Z")
^friends with marshall?
I had the pastrami last week jeff, very good. haven’t had the wings yet
edit: jeff I was also surprised about your experiences with seabar and kuni’s.
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### Author:  [@Geehee](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geehee)
#### Post date: [December 5, 2012, 5:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/restaurants-that-dont-suck-thread/152826/106 "2012-12-05T17:49:01Z")
> [@Coldaccord](#):
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> edit: jeff I was also surprised about your experiences with seabar and kuni’s.
how so?
and i have to say, after a few years of frequenting seabar i am pretty meh on the menu now. it doesnt change, its been the same roll options since day one. never any new ones to try, never any specials except for oysters or an entree…
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### Author:  [@gray\_es300](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/gray_es300)
#### Post date: [December 5, 2012, 7:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/restaurants-that-dont-suck-thread/152826/107 "2012-12-05T19:52:26Z")
Went to the steakhouse in the seneca casino, that place is pretty good, and not that expensive either.
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### Author:  [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)
#### Post date: [December 6, 2012, 12:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/restaurants-that-dont-suck-thread/152826/108 "2012-12-06T00:25:41Z")
> [@bing](#):
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> what if it’s an italian restaurant?
I like good Itialian/American/Handmade pasta. I try not to get too hung up on if it is “authentic” because well most all of our dining for the most part is some form of change to some other style applied over time etc etc.
Anyhow in buff if you would like some fresh pasta Trattoria Aroma always hits the spot for me
Also :tup: good thread
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### Author:  [@ProgRocker](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ProgRocker)
#### Post date: [December 6, 2012, 3:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/restaurants-that-dont-suck-thread/152826/109 "2012-12-06T03:30:31Z")
Sinatra’s on Kenmore Ave, was a good meal last time I went.
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### Author:  [@Event](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Event)
#### Post date: [December 6, 2012, 5:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/restaurants-that-dont-suck-thread/152826/110 "2012-12-06T05:59:33Z")
> [@gotdubd](#):
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> I gave this place two tries because I wanted to give it the benefit of the doubt since our first meal was barely par. It was opening week and I know kinks needed to be worked. Our second visit was more enjoyable, and the food was a little better. I’m not wowed by this place at all. It isn’t outstanding and it isn’t awful, it’s just a spiffy extension of the Cole’s menu as far as I’m concerned.
I went there for a work dinner, so it could be that they were just making sure everything was good for us to get a solid tip. As far as seafood places that I have been to, it’s been one of the better ones. But take that with a grain of salt as I’m not big on seafood in general.
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### Author:  [@dozr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dozr)
#### Post date: [December 6, 2012, 7:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/restaurants-that-dont-suck-thread/152826/111 "2012-12-06T07:01:30Z")
In no particular order, my list of the best (medium to high-end) meals in the Buffalo area:
Carmelos - everything that’s awesome about italian, definitely opt for the salumi/charcuterie all house made by Bruce W.
Bistro Europa - Whole animal cooking, very pork-centric
Tempo
Shango - Creole inspired, everything is usually awesome.
Hotel Athenaeum (Opt for one of the pop-up restaurant nights/special events – Ross is one of the best young chefs around)
Park Country Club
Mulberry Italian Ristorante
Mike A’s Steakhouse - no knock against the steaks, but I recommend ordering non-steak items if you know how to cook a proper steak at home. The F\*ck California Burger is insane.
Seabar - Still the best quality fish I’ve had anywhere around.
Daniels in Hamburg
Trattoria Aroma
Best Cocktails in Buffalo:
Vera - Hands Down
Mike A’s Bar
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### Author:  [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)
#### Post date: [December 6, 2012, 7:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/restaurants-that-dont-suck-thread/152826/112 "2012-12-06T07:13:03Z")
> [@TsiTalon](#):
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> YUCK!
Wow, that is a strong statement. Care to expand?
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### Author:  [@Joe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Joe)
#### Post date: [December 6, 2012, 7:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/restaurants-that-dont-suck-thread/152826/113 "2012-12-06T07:49:14Z")
You need a second mortgage to drink at Mike A’s. $10-12 drinks in Buffalo :tdown:
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### Author:  [@manhagen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/manhagen)
#### Post date: [December 6, 2012, 9:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/restaurants-that-dont-suck-thread/152826/114 "2012-12-06T09:46:22Z")
> [@cougarspeed](#):
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> Anyhow in buff if you would like some fresh pasta Trattoria Aroma always hits the spot for me
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> Also :tup: good thread
Come see me whippin’ drinks behind the bar, too.
> [@Joe](#):
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> You need a second mortgage to drink at Mike A’s. $10-12 drinks in Buffalo :tdown:
Calm down. Everyone says the same shit about Vera. They’re making cocktails using some of the best ingredients. Sit down and enjoy your drink instead of slamming $4 well drinks or bud lights.
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### Author:  [@dozr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dozr)
#### Post date: [December 6, 2012, 4:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/restaurants-that-dont-suck-thread/152826/115 "2012-12-06T16:31:31Z")
> [@Joe](#):
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> You need a second mortgage to drink at Mike A’s. $10-12 drinks in Buffalo :tdown:
Obviously not your type of place, but they are worth it.
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> [@Blue Eyed Devil](#):
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> Wow, that is a strong statement. Care to expand?
Is this about the old orchard? That place is horrible. When I used to work in EA back in the day our company would always take us there and we all nicknamed it “the old stomachache”. Let’s just say the food is horrible, the crowd is literally busses full of old people from nursing homes, and I definitely got a burger with a moldy bun the one time.
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### Author:  [@Joe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Joe)
#### Post date: [December 6, 2012, 11:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/restaurants-that-dont-suck-thread/152826/116 "2012-12-06T23:40:16Z")
I don’t think they are worth it when they are in a small ass glass with a giant fucking ice cube. Just had my work Christmas party down at the Hotel Laf tonight. The pseudo-Pearl St drinks put Mike A’s to shame for the money. I’m not Betty Draper ordering a gimlet. I am ordering a Captain and Coke…I don’t need the best ingredients or some foofy shit. I need Captain Morgan in copious amounts, some type of mixer, a pint glass as opposed to a little one, and my wallet not to get ass raped for $9.
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### Author:  [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)
#### Post date: [December 7, 2012, 5:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/restaurants-that-dont-suck-thread/152826/117 "2012-12-07T05:46:12Z")
best part about not drinking alcohol is the not drinking of alcohol.
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### Author:  [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)
#### Post date: [December 7, 2012, 5:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/restaurants-that-dont-suck-thread/152826/118 "2012-12-07T05:50:20Z")
For the people that don’t drink alcohol, what do you usually order to drink at a restaurant? I always feel almost awkward not ordering alcohol at nice restaurants lol. Though I often do simply drink a diet coke.
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### Author:  [@Kramer](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Kramer)
#### Post date: [December 7, 2012, 5:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/restaurants-that-dont-suck-thread/152826/119 "2012-12-07T05:50:39Z")
> [@Joe](#):
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> I don’t think they are worth it when they are in a small ass glass with a giant fucking ice cube. Just had my work Christmas party down at the Hotel Laf tonight. The pseudo-Pearl St drinks put Mike A’s to shame for the money. I’m not Betty Draper ordering a gimlet. I am ordering a Captain and Coke…I don’t need the best ingredients or some foofy shit. I need Captain Morgan in copious amounts, some type of mixer, a pint glass as opposed to a little one, and my wallet not to get ass raped for $9.
I agree with you 100 percent, i get you are paying for an atmosphere but $9-12 per drink when at the many of the area bars are $3-6 is a bit rediculous. I could understand if it was some crazy top self drink with fresh fruits and mutiple liquors but 9 dollars for 17 cents of coca cola and 60 cents of captain is retarted.
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### Author:  [@Geehee](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geehee)
#### Post date: [December 7, 2012, 6:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/restaurants-that-dont-suck-thread/152826/120 "2012-12-07T06:03:32Z")
> [@thunderbunnycrisis](#):
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> I agree with you 100 percent, i get you are paying for an atmosphere but $9-12 per drink when at the many of the area bars are $3-6 is a bit rediculous. I could understand if it was some crazy top self drink with fresh fruits and mutiple liquors but 9 dollars for 17 cents of coca cola and 60 cents of captain is retarted.
yeaaa… if you are ordering captain and cokes at mike a’s…you are in the wrong venue.
Its not the kind of place to get shitty. If you want to do that, hang out with the kids on chip strip.
I’m a big fan of their vodka gimlets, mainly because its pretty much vodka on the rocks with a twist. These arnt well vodka drinks either, you use whatever brand of booze you want.
Also, one of my favorite things about this place is you can go on a fri/sat and actually have a conversation. most places have some shitty band playing / music louder than it should be / combination of both with shitty acoustics…
But I’m an old man and rarely out past 11 anymore…
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