Food Options for Hockey Fans visiting Buffalo, New York

[Beerz]

It kind of goes without saying, but if you are from out of town, you should get Mighty Taco. Locals might hate me for saying it, but as someone who left Buffalo 10 years ago, it's a Buffalo's best guilty pleasure that you can't get elsewhere.

I use to get the 6 pack of those beefy burritos... I didn't eat for 3 days after those outings

 

[Mattilaus]

Question about the poutine place. Is that picture representative of what they consider poutine? Or is that like a ranch nacho fries thing?

 

[Reddawg]

It kind of goes without saying, but if you are from out of town, you should get Mighty Taco. Locals might hate me for saying it, but as someone who left Buffalo 10 years ago, it's a Buffalo's best guilty pleasure that you can't get elsewhere.

I hit up Mighty Taco on many occasions after they built the first one in Rochester, it's about 2 miles from my house. Kind of got burned out on it eventually but they were my go-to for a couple years. Got burned out on Taco Bell as well...I have to go to Chipotle or Moes if I'm looking for quick Mexican. Qdoba is garbage, I got it once and it was terrible.

 

[littletonhockeycoach]

Is the one on Oahu called Pizza Corner?

Thanks for suggestions

Yeah. Pizza Corner. NY Style Pizza.... a little thinner crust in the center of the pie than Buffalo style but pretty close in taste. Sauce is a spicy/sweet puree versus tomato chunks and skins and the cheese was real mozzarella. Hope the place is still in business next fall when we return.....

 

[Beerz]

Yeah. Pizza Corner. NY Style Pizza.... a little thinner crust in the center of the pie than Buffalo style but pretty close in taste. Sauce is a spicy/sweet puree versus tomato chunks and skins and the cheese was real mozzarella. Hope the place is still in business next fall when we return.....

Will have to check it out

 

[Buffaloed]

No love for the garbage plate or have our standards gone up?

 

[ForsakenSabre]

A little out of the way but if you want a good fish fry I highly recommend the Beach House on Grand Island. They serve them wed-friday

 

[Push Dr Tracksuit]

No love for the garbage plate or have our standards gone up?

Where are you getting a plate within a reasonable distance of the arena?

 

[Chainshot]

No love for the garbage plate or have our standards gone up?

Lipitor is expensive?

 

[DANOZ28]

not sure if already mentioned & i've never been to buffalo before but on man vs food a place called haystack or maybe that was name of sandwich. the place was right on the river. looked great. found it THE SILO.

 

[Crescent Street]

Fenway- you may be my favorite poster on HF. Between all of your insight into the world of sports television and now all the food talk? The best!

 

[Derg12]

Have to go with Gabriel's Gate for wings - their French Onion Soup is damn good as well.

Also, if out of towners want to hit up a real old time bar, try Founding Fathers :

Founding Fathers Pub - Main Street - Buffalo, NY

 

[enthusiast]

Amy's Place and Betty's are my usual stops for veg-friends but anyone have any other suggestions?

 

[Insomniac99]

I've yet to have what I would consider to be truly spectacular wings in Buffalo. Been to Anchor, been to multiple Duff's locations, been to Pearl St, been to Gabriel's Gates...just haven't been that impressed with any of them and I was very disappointed by Duff's at both places.

Best wings I've ever had in my life came from a place called Sammy's on the US side of Niagara Falls, back in the late 90's. My brother had hockey tournaments there and we would always go there for the wings...I remember very clearly the first time we had them...6 people polished off 50 wings very quickly and we ordered another 50 because they were so incredible. I've been back recently as an adult and they're not quite the same, but still very good.

Then you need to try the wings at Bar Bill Tavern and Nine Eleven Tavern. I prefer Bar Bill's by just a bit, plus they have amazing Beef on Weck. Nine Eleven is the epitome of the term "Hole in the wall", but the wings are top notch.

 

[Reddawg]

Then you need to try the wings at Bar Bill Tavern and Nine Eleven Tavern. I prefer Bar Bill's by just a bit, plus they have amazing Beef on Weck. Nine Eleven is the epitome of the term "Hole in the wall", but the wings are top notch.

Thanks for the recommendation! Will definitely try them out sometime soon.

 

[coastal]

Gabriel's Gate most certainly is the best place in the whole world......

 

[Push Dr Tracksuit]

Went to Bar-Bills after the game and there was some ridiculous wait. Ended up next door at 189, had a flight of scotch, awesome roast beef burger, roast beef egg rolls with horseradish dipping sauce, a basket of bacon, and an enormous tv with the Sabres game on above the stage. The beast comes from Bar-bills next door, not the same level of quality, definitely some reheating going on but the overall dishes were classy, affordable (beware some of the scotch prices), and pretty damn memorable. Its definitely not the East Aurora I grew up in. I'd say if you hit Bar Bill and the wait is crazy, heading next door isn't a mistake.

 

[cybresabre]

Lipitor is expensive?

It really isn't, though!

 

[Derg12]

Went to Bar-Bills after the game and there was some ridiculous wait. Ended up next door at 189.

Been there. Done that. I can't count how many times I've refused to wait for a table at Bar-Bill and just went next door. Anytime anyone suggests heading to Bar-Bill, you might as well just prepare yourself for a pretty damn good option at the 189.

 

[markpenske]

I'm a fan of Dinosaur BBQ when I go to games. If your in the area for a while and are near Lockport - I'd try One-Eyed-Jacks (best chili in town) and/or NYBP (New York Beer Project)

 

[Quiet Jack]

I think I am finally over the "Nine Eleven Tavern" fad. Yeah, great wings but the wait time can be ridiculous and the bathroom is just insanely gross. I can't believe Mark won't spend a few dollars upgrading it.

If you are in South Buffalo I say skip Nine Eleven and head over to Doc Sullivan's which really looks nice after a recent ownership change.

 

[Riddum]

Interesting. I plan on hitting Buffalo for a tailgate party/NFL game next season. Food is such an important aspect of visiting a city/town

 

[93LEAFS]

Went to Bar Bill this week the day after going to the Leafs game. I'd highly recommend it to anyone.

And @Fenway I hope when you get the chance you pump out a couple more of these. Having been to all 3 cities you have done this for (Buffalo, Boston and Montreal), of the places I have been to that are on your list (Bar Bill, Schwartz's, Main, Dunn's, 716, Cheers Replica bar, I have enjoyed all 6, although I only drank at Cheers) I would recommend all of them.

For anyone going to a game and staying the night, I would recommend 716 as a good place to go post game. I had a great time there catching the Buffalo vs Arizona game, although, while happy for the Buffalo fans, it did suck watching my bracket get fried with a rowdy crowd celebrating. The Beef on Weck was good, although, it was my first time trying it, so I have no idea on how it compares to places recommended for it. The place reminded me of Real Sports.