The best restaurants in Cheektowaga
84 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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P.F. Chang's
RestaurantsFamily-friendly chain offering creative takes on Asian fare in a striking space.
P.F. Chang's
RestaurantsBobby J's Italian American Grille
RestaurantsLaid-back, unfussy option serving Italian & American fare such as pizza, burgers & pasta dishes.
Bobby J's Italian American Grille
RestaurantsSalsarita's Fresh Mexican Grill
RestaurantsCounter-serve Mexican chain offering customized burritos, nachos & quesadillas in a colorful space.
Salsarita's Fresh Mexican Grill
RestaurantsChick-fil-A
RestaurantsFast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.
Chick-fil-A
RestaurantsThe Olive Branch Family Restaurant
RestaurantsStraightforward option for classic American eats including breakfast in a diner-like setting.
The Olive Branch Family Restaurant
RestaurantsTexas Roadhouse
RestaurantsLively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.
Texas Roadhouse
RestaurantsChick-fil-A
RestaurantsFast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.
Chick-fil-A
RestaurantsTeton Kitchen Thai & Japanese Cuisine
RestaurantsUnassuming eatery providing sushi, Japanese dishes & familiar Thai fare, plus beer & sake.
Teton Kitchen Thai & Japanese Cuisine
RestaurantsAs-Salam Diner & Kabab House
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve and table-service restaurant with a menu of Indian, Bangladeshi, and Pakistani favorites.
As-Salam Diner & Kabab House
RestaurantsFriendly Chinese Buffet
RestaurantsSimple shopping-mall buffet filled with Chinese items & sushi-bar selections, plus a take-out menu.
Friendly Chinese Buffet
RestaurantsBrooklyn’s Finest Pizza
RestaurantsNY-style pizzeria (with slice options) serving thin-crust pies and subs, plus wings.
Brooklyn’s Finest Pizza
RestaurantsCampfire Grill
RestaurantsWarm, rustic eatery serving breakfast classics and lumberjack staples, plus diner pies, biscuits and pancakes.
Campfire Grill
RestaurantsSofra Restaurant and Bakery
RestaurantsKebab platters, pide, and other Turkish fare served in a family-friendly setting with a focus on fresh ingredients.
Sofra Restaurant and Bakery
RestaurantsGino's NY Pizza ( University Plaza )
RestaurantsWhen the hangry hits, Gino's NY Pizza ( University Plaza ) has real-deal NY pies alongside Buffalo favorites like chicken finger and…
Gino's NY Pizza ( University Plaza )
RestaurantsBocce Club Pizza
RestaurantsCraving comfort this week? Bocce Club Pizza has been a Buffalo tradition since 1946 for a reason, turning out classic and specialty pies…
Bocce Club Pizza
RestaurantsBilly Club
RestaurantsScratch-made, ingredient focused plates and inspired New American fare meet craft cocktails, wine and beer at Billy Club. When you want a…
Billy Club
RestaurantsShake Shack The Boulevard
RestaurantsHip, counter-serve chain for gourmet takes on fast-food classics like burgers & frozen custard.
Shake Shack The Boulevard
RestaurantsWaxlight Bar a Vin
RestaurantsModern eatery offering a menu of small plates and mains that pairs with a selection of wines and handcrafted cocktails.
Waxlight Bar a Vin
RestaurantsDickey's Barbecue Pit
RestaurantsBBQ chain eatery featuring house-smoked meats, stuffed baked potatoes & classic sides.
Dickey's Barbecue Pit
RestaurantsMojo Market
RestaurantsBreakfast, brunch, and lunch spot with an airy vibe offering fresh fare, plus a gift and frozen-foods market, plus smoothies.
Mojo Market
RestaurantsBetty's
RestaurantsGlobally inspired comfort food & weekend brunch delivered in quirky digs decorated with local art.
Betty's
RestaurantsWind Japanese & Thai
RestaurantsAll-you-can-eat Japanese & Thai cuisine, plus à la carte menu options, in a modern setting.
Wind Japanese & Thai
RestaurantsSZND
RestaurantsIntimate restaurant offering small plates, modern American dishes & international cuisine.
SZND
RestaurantsJoe's New York Style Pizza
RestaurantsNo-frills, order-at-the-counter pizzeria with an auxiliary menu of subs, wings, pasta & gyros.
Joe's New York Style Pizza
RestaurantsKumo Japanese Cuisine
RestaurantsStylish, contemporary option for Japanese hibachi fare & sushi, plus sake amid artful environs.
Kumo Japanese Cuisine
RestaurantsAroma on Bryant
RestaurantsCreative, upscale menu with Italian wines, top-notch Sunday brunch & a flower-lined patio.
Aroma on Bryant
RestaurantsBlack & Blue Steak and Crab, Buffalo NY
RestaurantsWhen the steak craving hits this week, Black & Blue Steak and Crab brings the sizzle right here in Amherst with signature-rubbed, hand-cut…
Black & Blue Steak and Crab, Buffalo NY
RestaurantsSouthern Tier Brewery Buffalo
RestaurantsLively venue with a brewery, beer-inspired food & televised sports, plus an on-site gift shop.
Southern Tier Brewery Buffalo
RestaurantsFrankie Primo's +39
RestaurantsPizzas, meat & pasta dishes are on the menu at this cozy Italian locale with a relaxed atmosphere.
Frankie Primo's +39
RestaurantsJT’s Urban Italian
RestaurantsCosmopolitan fixture with a classy vibe & outdoor seating, offering refined Italian cuisine.
JT’s Urban Italian
RestaurantsJacks Corner Cafe
RestaurantsLaid-back cafe offering breakfast, wraps, burritos, coffee and French toast in a cozy space.
Jacks Corner Cafe
RestaurantsFalley Allen
RestaurantsContemporary American spot with an upscale, casual vibe serving breakfast, dinner, and a popular brunch.
Falley Allen
RestaurantsThe Howling Rooster Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsRelaxed family eatery serving brunch, steaks and other American eats, plus a bar with cocktails and beer.
The Howling Rooster Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsLombardo
RestaurantsUnique, old-world Italian cooking & a long wine list in warm, inviting digs with a copper ceiling.
Lombardo
RestaurantsFat Bob's Smokehouse
RestaurantsBBQ fans fill up on smoked meats, homemade sides & local beer in a kitschy joint with TV-topped bar.
Fat Bob's Smokehouse
RestaurantsAugie’s
RestaurantsAugie's is slinging ten kinds of burgers, crispy fried chicken sandwiches, brunch bites, and cocktails, plus boozy milkshakes if you like…
Augie’s
RestaurantsChef's Restaurant
RestaurantsDestination for hearty Italian comfort food & desserts welcoming families & friends since 1923.
Chef's Restaurant
RestaurantsHCK Hot Chicken
RestaurantsLaid-back eatery specializing in fried chicken and hot chicken sandwiches, plus sides.
HCK Hot Chicken
RestaurantsHombre y Lobo | Tacos + Tequila
RestaurantsComfortable venue dishing up street-style Mexican eats and creative drinks, including margaritas.
Hombre y Lobo | Tacos + Tequila
RestaurantsThe Steer Restaurant & Saloon
RestaurantsLaid-back chophouse with a country vibe & spacious bar offering a menu of steaks, burgers & fish.
The Steer Restaurant & Saloon
RestaurantsTuscan Pizza Crust
RestaurantsLaid-back pizzeria known for New York-style and deep-dish pies, along with vegetarian options.
Tuscan Pizza Crust
RestaurantsSan Marco
RestaurantsLong-running eatery offering Northern Italian fare & wine in a white-tablecloth environment.
San Marco
RestaurantsForno Napoli Pizza & Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsCasual, family-run spot for authentic Neapolitan pizzas cooked in a wood-fired oven, plus pasta and salads.
Forno Napoli Pizza & Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsSouthern Junction
RestaurantsTexas-style BBQ joint featuring meats and veggies smoked over local wood, plus Indian sides.
Southern Junction
RestaurantsMarble & Rye
RestaurantsUrban hangout with seasonal, small & large New American plates & an extensive rye whiskey selection.
Marble & Rye
RestaurantsRoost
RestaurantsA big, vibrant open kitchen turns out an ambitious roster of gourmet pizzas, salads, brunch & wines.
Roost
RestaurantsMint Mojito Bar
RestaurantsBright eatery preparing traditional-style empanadas, in addition to creative cocktails – plus a patio.
Mint Mojito Bar
RestaurantsBuffalo Chophouse
RestaurantsTop-shelf steakhouse with elegant yet quirky decor, from velvet banquettes to dog paintings.
Buffalo Chophouse
RestaurantsBW's Smokin' Barrels Barbecue
RestaurantsRoomy haunt dishing up barbecue staples like ribs, plus craft beer, seafood & sandwiches.
BW's Smokin' Barrels Barbecue
RestaurantsBig Big Table
RestaurantsPay-as-you-can lunch spot serving fresh, healthy meals including vegetarian and vegan options.
Big Big Table
RestaurantsLa Nova
RestaurantsPhotos & memorabilia line the walls of this longtime parlor turning out specialty pizzas & wings.
La Nova
RestaurantsMelting Pot
RestaurantsFondue restaurant chain offering heated pots of cheese, chocolate or broth for dipping & cooking.
Melting Pot
RestaurantsBeacon Grille
RestaurantsCasual, buzzy spot offering a locally sourced, diverse menu of small plates, wood-fired meat mains and cocktails.
Beacon Grille
RestaurantsWasabi Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsWhen the urge hits for fresh rolls, Wasabi Japanese Restaurant nails the classics and fun house specials, plus sashimi, teriyaki, tempura,…
Wasabi Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsHearth + Press
RestaurantsAiry, rustic-industrial stop for stone-hearth Neapolitan pizza, plus craft cocktails & coffee.
Hearth + Press
RestaurantsHutch's
RestaurantsFine American cuisine with global touches in an unpretentious, exposed-brick setting with a patio.
Hutch's
RestaurantsINIZIO
RestaurantsTrendy, intimate eatery doling out a menu of Italian pasta dishes and classic desserts.
INIZIO
RestaurantsPHAM'S KITCHEN
RestaurantsCasual Vietnamese eatery with counter service, serving pho, banh mi and vermicelli bowls.
PHAM'S KITCHEN
RestaurantsK:Dara Noodle Bar
RestaurantsCasual restaurant serving Asian fare with vegetarian options, plus beer, wine, and cocktails.
K:Dara Noodle Bar
RestaurantsCasa Azul
RestaurantsTrendy setting for tacos & other Mexican favorites with margarita flavors & buckets of beer.
Casa Azul
RestaurantsSidelines Sports Bar and Grill
RestaurantsRelaxed watering hole offering casual American fare, beer on tap & outdoor seating.
Sidelines Sports Bar and Grill
RestaurantsSwan Street Diner
RestaurantsCozy diner serving breakfast-to-dinner classics, plus beer, wine, and cocktails.
Swan Street Diner
RestaurantsGuzzo's Hot Spot
RestaurantsRelaxed eatery offering buffalo-style pizza, wings, pies and subs for delivery or dine-in.
Guzzo's Hot Spot
RestaurantsStreetlight Brasserie
RestaurantsLaid-back, stylish brasserie offering upscale fare (like pancakes) over the course of the day, along with cocktails and beer, as well as…
Streetlight Brasserie
RestaurantsOsaka Japanese Cuisine
RestaurantsIf your week needs sizzling therapy, Osaka Japanese Cuisine is serving chef-led Hibachi Combos with miso soup, seasonal vegetables, and…
Osaka Japanese Cuisine
RestaurantsAmerica's Best Wings
RestaurantsCasual buffalo joint serving chicken wings in a variety of styles and flavors, plus burgers and hot dogs.
America's Best Wings
RestaurantsTappo Restaurant
RestaurantsThis Italian spot in a restored industrial space offers diverse wines, rooftop dining & weekend DJs.
Tappo Restaurant
RestaurantsTexas de Brazil - Buffalo
RestaurantsUpscale Brazilian eatery featuring all-you-can-eat grilled meat carved tableside & a salad bar.
Texas de Brazil - Buffalo
RestaurantsBflo Pizza Bistro
RestaurantsQuaint pizza joint offering Detroit-style pies, salads and beer and wine.
Bflo Pizza Bistro
RestaurantsAngeline
RestaurantsVilla-style eatery with exposed brick, cupola & patio delivers upscale Italian fare.
Angeline
RestaurantsMan-aung Sushi
RestaurantsCasual sushi restaurant offering a kids' menu, plus dumplings, miso soup, and tempura.
Man-aung Sushi
RestaurantsGabriel's Gate
RestaurantsAmerican fare served in a cozy tavern space filled with mounted animals & Native American statues.
Gabriel's Gate
RestaurantsPatina 250
RestaurantsRestaurant for gourmet global cuisine, served in a contemporary urban setup.
Patina 250
RestaurantsThe Poked Yolk
RestaurantsBusy breakfast diner offering a classic range of homestyle egg dishes, pancakes & waffles.
The Poked Yolk
RestaurantsRoaming Bison Tavern
RestaurantsRelaxed eatery serving bourbon-tinged BBQ eats as well as burgers and Reuben sandwiches in a cozy setting.
Roaming Bison Tavern
RestaurantsLaid-back restaurant featuring traditional sushi and Japanese entrees.
Jazzboline Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsUpmarket eatery serving seafood dishes, New American cuisine, steak and burgers, plus craft beers and cocktails.
Jazzboline Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsThe Place
RestaurantsAmerican classics served in a charming, historical setting with a long oak bar & porch seating.
The Place
RestaurantsPho Lantern Restaurant
RestaurantsSeafood-focused Vietnamese & Thai dishes offered in a casual space with big fish tanks.
Pho Lantern Restaurant
RestaurantsBella Ciao
RestaurantsItalian option for pasta, pizza, steak and seafood mains or cocktails, plus a patio and casual decor.
Bella Ciao
RestaurantsThe Dapper Goose
RestaurantsUrban restaurant with seasonal New American eats & clever cocktails, plus outdoor seating.
The Dapper Goose
RestaurantsKuni's
RestaurantsBrick & concrete walls frame this snug retreat for Japanese specialties, sushi & a variety of sake.
Kuni's
RestaurantsGiacobbi's Cucina Citta
RestaurantsCasual eatery serving Italian grub such as pizza, pasta & cutlets alongside beer, wine & cocktails.
Giacobbi's Cucina Citta
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