“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” and while we hate the word “ain’t,” we definitely don’t hate the dishes these longest-standing Buffalo restaurants have been serving for decades! Some of these places have been around since the 1800s, and while their fan base has undoubtedly changed, Buffalonians’ love for their mouth-watering meals has stayed consistent. Let’s take a gander at what makes them so great, shall we?
- Ulrich’s 1868 Tavern (674 Ellicott Street)
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Adam J. - Yelp Ulrich’s is the oldest tavern in Buffalo, and the restaurant’s history is almost as good as the food they serve up! This mainstay on the new Medical Campus offers classic comfort food that’s impossible not to love.
- Chef’s Restaurant (291 Seneca Street)
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Omar S. - Yelp If there’s one name that’s synonymous with Italian food in Buffalo, it’s Chef’s. This is undoubtedly one of the most popular places to dine in Buffalo, and one bite of their spaghetti parmesan will help you see why this place has survived to be one of the oldest restaurants in Buffalo!
- Santasiero’s (1129 Niagara Street)
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Deb M. - Yelp Santasiero’s is another great spot for Italian food in the city, and its friendly, at-home atmosphere is seriously inviting! It’s no wonder this place has been welcoming customers through their doors since the 1920s!
- Cole’s (1104 Elmwood Avenue)
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Ryan C. - Yelp Cole’s Restaurant was established in 1934 and is still serving up delicious food and drinks in the Elmwood Village. Grab a beer, share some starters, and stay for a delicious meal at this Elmwood Avenue establishment!
- Glen Park Tavern (5507 Main Street, Williamsville)
Dave D. - Yelp
Business Owner - Yelp Glen Park Tavern is located in Williamsville in Buffalo’s northtowns. This tavern offers an extensive menu, full bar, and lots of history! Glen Park was established all the way back in 1887!
- Eagle House (5578 Main Street, Williamsville)
Victoria S. - Yelp
Cassy G. - Yelp Eagle House is another Williamsville restaurant, offering hot meals and cold drinks to its patrons since 1832. This establishment still serves up delicious food and drink in the northtowns!
- Anchor Bar (Multiple locations)
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Pamela M. - Yelp You can’t dine in Buffalo without heading to the birthplace of the chicken wing! There are several locations of this Buffalo restaurant, but the original opened in 1935 and has been serving up Buffalo’s famous poultry ever since!
- Swannie House (170 Ohio Street, South Buffalo)
Krista M. - Yelp
Fitz P. - Yelp Swannie House is a Buffalo establishment with a cult following, and once you step inside, you’ll see why! This place packs a ton of history in AND has a great menu. This joint opened in 1886, so they’ve had plenty of practice to perfect their offerings.
- DiTondo’s Tavern (370 Seneca Street)
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Mark M. - Yelp DiTondo’s opened up in 1904 and is one of the oldest continually operated family restaurants in the City of Buffalo. The tavern serves everything from Italian cuisine to Polish sausage specials!
Where are your favorite classic Queen City restaurants? Share the best places with us in the comments below and we’ll add them to our list to try!
David P. - Yelp
Adam J. - Yelp
Ulrich’s is the oldest tavern in Buffalo, and the restaurant’s history is almost as good as the food they serve up! This mainstay on the new Medical Campus offers classic comfort food that’s impossible not to love.
Todd F. - Yelp
Omar S. - Yelp
If there’s one name that’s synonymous with Italian food in Buffalo, it’s Chef’s. This is undoubtedly one of the most popular places to dine in Buffalo, and one bite of their spaghetti parmesan will help you see why this place has survived to be one of the oldest restaurants in Buffalo!
Jamie W. - Yelp
Deb M. - Yelp
Santasiero’s is another great spot for Italian food in the city, and its friendly, at-home atmosphere is seriously inviting! It’s no wonder this place has been welcoming customers through their doors since the 1920s!
Greg H. - Yelp
Ryan C. - Yelp
Cole’s Restaurant was established in 1934 and is still serving up delicious food and drinks in the Elmwood Village. Grab a beer, share some starters, and stay for a delicious meal at this Elmwood Avenue establishment!
Dave D. - Yelp
Business Owner - Yelp
Glen Park Tavern is located in Williamsville in Buffalo’s northtowns. This tavern offers an extensive menu, full bar, and lots of history! Glen Park was established all the way back in 1887!
Victoria S. - Yelp
Cassy G. - Yelp
Eagle House is another Williamsville restaurant, offering hot meals and cold drinks to its patrons since 1832. This establishment still serves up delicious food and drink in the northtowns!
Richard M. - Yelp
Pamela M. - Yelp
You can’t dine in Buffalo without heading to the birthplace of the chicken wing! There are several locations of this Buffalo restaurant, but the original opened in 1935 and has been serving up Buffalo’s famous poultry ever since!
Krista M. - Yelp
Fitz P. - Yelp
Swannie House is a Buffalo establishment with a cult following, and once you step inside, you’ll see why! This place packs a ton of history in AND has a great menu. This joint opened in 1886, so they’ve had plenty of practice to perfect their offerings.
Dave L. - Yelp
Mark M. - Yelp
DiTondo’s opened up in 1904 and is one of the oldest continually operated family restaurants in the City of Buffalo. The tavern serves everything from Italian cuisine to Polish sausage specials!
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