Buffalo Parrot

Buffalo has a rich local cuisine.  The Chicken Wing and Beef on Weck sandwich are Buffalo originals.  Here we will categorize the main Buffalo classic foods and the top restaurants that serve them!

Beef On Weck Sandwiches: 

- Anderson's

- Schwabl's

- Charlie The Butcher

- Eckl's

- Metzger's Pub

- Barbills

- ULRICH'S Tavern

Chicken Wings & Chicken Fingers:

 These are two Buffalo originals.  The traditional sauce for these is Frank's cayenne pepper sauce and is mixed with a small amount of butter.  The choices are mild, medium, hot, or suicidal.  Chicken Wings (also called Buffalo wings) are deep fried in oil and then shaken with the hot sauce.  They are then served with a side of Blue Cheese dressing, carrot and celery sticks.  Chicken Fingers are whole chicken breast filets. They are breaded, deep fried in oil and then shaken in the hot sauce.  Chicken fingers are served with a side of Blue Cheese dressing, carrot and celery sticks, and french fries.  The Chicken Wing was invented in 1964 at the Anchor Bar.

- Red Brick Inn

- Limericks

- Danny's Buffalo Cuisine

- Pappas

- La Nova

- Anchor Bar

- Shores Waterfront Restaurant & Marina

- Sunnys

- Rooties

- Boston Hotel

- Brennan's Bowery Bar

- Elmo's

- Gabriel's Gate

- Frank's

- Grovers

- 4 Aces

- Rt 5 Waterfront

- Flattery's

Pizza:

 Pizza is a Buffalo staple and has it's own unique style.  It is neither thick crust or thin but somewhere in the middle.  It is believed this was transformed due to Buffalo's location which is about half way between Chicago's deep dish pizzas and New York City's thin crust pizzas. 

- La Nova

- Bella Pizza

- Blasdell Pizza

- Mister Pizza

- Just Pizza

- Bocce Club Pizza

- Pizza Bella

- Casa-Di-Pizza

- Leonardi's Pizzeria

- Santora's

- Besta Pizza

- Pizza Junction

- Imperial Pizza

- Frank's

Submarine Sandwiches:

Submarine Sandwiches are a big staple in Buffalo and are very unique.  There are three types oh Subs.  The regular sub which is served on a toasted bun, topped with deli meats, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and oil and mayonnaise.  The hoagie which is stuffed with meat, cheeses, fried peppers and onions, and baked.  The Bombers or Parm subs which are stuffed with meats, mozzarella cheese, marinara sauce and baked. 

- Jim's Steakout

- Mike's Subs

- John & Mary's

- Wegmans

- Pizza Bella

- Mister Pizza

- Pat's Submarines

- Pegasus

Fish Fry:

Fish Fries are a Friday must for Buffalonians.  One of the best in the country.  Two types of traditional fish are used.  Haddock or Yellow Pike (Walleye).  They are beer battered and deep fried until golden brown.  Traditional sides are New England Clam Chowder, coleslaw, french fries, potato salad, macaroni salad, tartar sauce, lemons, and rye bread.

- Red Brick Inn

- Boston Hotel

- Connors

- Sterling Place

- Trios

- Hoak's

- Rt 5 Waterfront

- Macpartlands

- Uncle Joe's

- Chief's

- Imperial Pizza

- Brennan's Bowery Bar

- Pappas

- Sorrentino's

- Flattery's

- Metzger's Pub

- Captain's Cove

- West End Hotel

- Aunt Millies

Hot Dogs:

No Buffalonian can go with out this especially in the summer time.  Buffalo probably has the best hot dogs in the country and the brand traditionally used is Buffalo's own Sahlens hot dogs.  There are two distinct Buffalo style dogs.  First is the Red Hot.  It is charbroiled over an open flame.  Traditional toppings include ketchup, mustard, relish, onions, dill pickle spears, Chili, sauerkraut, and chili sauce.  Popular sides include curly fries with vinegar, onion rings, and Buffalo's own tasty beverage Loganberry.  Second is the Texas Hot also called sliders or the slime dog.  This was one of Buffalo's first fast food.  The dog is fried and served on a steamed bun.  What makes it unique is it's sauce.  This is a hot (spicy) Texas chili type sauce with greek oils added to it.  The Texas Hot is smothered in the sauce, mustard, and slivered silver onions.  These are very popular especially for those who spent the night at the bar scene. 

- Taffy's Hot Dog Stand

- George's

- Zorba's Texas Hots

- Louie's Texas Red Hots

- Ted's Red Hots

- Seneca Texas Red Hots

- Old Man River

- Mississippi Mudds

- Louie's Foot long Hot Dogs

- Abbott Texas Red Hots

- Red Top Hots

Tacos:

Here we will only mention the only Buffalo style Taco place which is Mighty Taco.  Mighty Taco has it's own unique style that is not authentic Mexican tasting but very good.  It is made with either hard corn tortillas or soft shell flour tortillas.  It is then stuffed with minced beef, american/swiss cheese, a tomato based hot sauce, and lettuce and tomatoes.  Local taverns and pizzerias also serve tacos/burritos.  It is usually stuffed with ground beef, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and Frank's hot sauce.  Some will serve it with banana peppers also.

- Mighty Taco 

BBQ: 

There is only one unique style of Buffalo BBQ and that would be Chiavetta's Chicken.  The unique flavor is the vinegar based marinade which is Buffalo's own Chiavetta's.  The Chicken is marinated and cooked over an open flame.  It is very popular at summer time events, fairs, etc.  The smell while cooking is that of heaven!  

- Chiavetta's

- BW'S Barbecue

- Fat Bob's Smokehouse