The Foundry Lounge is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Buffalo.

1. The Foundry Lounge

8.7
1738 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY
American Restaurant · Military · No tips or reviews
Hutch's is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Buffalo.

2. Hutch's

8.8
1375 Delaware Ave (at Delavan Ave), Buffalo, NY
American Restaurant · Delaware - West Ferry · 32 tips and reviews

sue o.sue o'neil: Tuna is awesome, Thai high calamari, poblano pepper and cookie cup!! Holla!!!

Matt H.Matt Hames: This is one of the best places to eat in buffalo. If you're coming here, make a reservation.

Clark D.Clark Dever: Maple Glazed Bacon.

Founding Fathers is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Buffalo.

3. Founding Fathers

8.7
75 Edward St (btwn Delaware & Franklin), Buffalo, NY
American Restaurant · Allen · 35 tips and reviews

Ryan W.Ryan Wieczkowski: Probably the best no-frills burger I have had in my entire life. No need to get all fancy, just get a burger and a pint and enjoy.

ᴡ R.ᴡ Rice: Grab a seat at the bar. If the owner is bartending, be prepared for some US history trivia questions!

Steamroller W.Steamroller Willy: The server looks like Helena Bonham Carter after 20 years of three packs a day and a few heroin binges.

Blackthorn Restaurant & Pub is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Buffalo.

4. Blackthorn Restaurant & Pub

8.6
2134 Seneca St, Buffalo, NY
American Restaurant · South Buffalo · 25 tips and reviews

Christina O.Christina O'Reilly: Love the expansion! Lots of space to hang out with friends and family!

Food NetworkFood Network: Guy Fieri checked out this local watering hole that makes the hometown favorite sandwich called "beef and weck." Read more.

Buffalo E.Buffalo Eats: Beer Battered Fish Fry is huge with a great thick delicious crust, a must if you are there on a Friday.

Oliver's is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Buffalo.

5. Oliver's

8.6
2095 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY
American Restaurant · Park Meadow · 20 tips and reviews

Stephen W.Stephen Watson: Great fasnachts on the dessert menu. Warm and airy.

Adam Robert B.Adam Robert Bartha: U.S.D.A. Prime Filet Mignon • yukon gold mashed potatoes, broccoli & foie gras butter

Brandi S.Brandi S.: Lemon drop martini....Yum!

Joe's Deli is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Buffalo.

6. Joe's Deli

8.3
1322 Hertel Ave (at Colvin Blvd), Buffalo, NY
American Restaurant · North Park · 38 tips and reviews

Dave S.Dave Shah: Unassuming deli with great sandwiches and soups.

Lauren R.Lauren R.: Sweet baby james. Every time.

Michael R.Michael Rebmann: The Body rocks!

Mother's Restaurant is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Buffalo.

7. Mother's Restaurant

8.0
33 Virginia Pl (btwn Allen & Edward), Buffalo, NY
American Restaurant · Allen · 42 tips and reviews

AlisonAlison: Fantastic service, indoor and patio seating, quiet intimate setting, food is delicious and bottles of wine are very reasonably priced!

Dru B.Dru Bonic: Garlic potatoes make a brotha crazzzzy

Lauren A.Lauren Albrecht: No idea how long this place has been open but the food has been good for at least the past 10 yes in my book :) Read more.

Wayside Family Restaurant is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Buffalo.

8. Wayside Family Restaurant

7.8
2301 South Park Ave, Buffalo, NY
American Restaurant · South Park · 22 tips and reviews

Lisa G.Lisa Gatti: Food is always great! Homemade and healthy portions! Try their specials, you won't be disappointed.

Edwina K.Edwina Kwiatkowski: Burger basket is awesome

Ray K.Ray K.: Good food and good prices!

The Terrace is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Buffalo.

9. The Terrace

7.7
199 Lincoln Pkwy, Buffalo, NY
American Restaurant · Albright · 4 tips and reviews

KaitlinKaitlin: Outstanding service and a lovely view. Food portions were huge! Get the ahi tuna nachos — those were my fave.

patricia f.patricia frey: Snooty and overpriced

Roger C.Roger Chen: Nice to sit by pond.....

Parkside Meadow is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Buffalo.

10. Parkside Meadow

7.7
2 Russell St (at Parkside Ave), Buffalo, NY
American Restaurant · Parkside · 3 tips and reviews

Diane W.Diane Wonch: The new owners (2015) have worked miracles in an entire remodel. The bar is uniquely Buffalo with great lunches. Give it a try. Parking may be a challenge.

Kevin C.Kevin Curtin: A true neighborhood pub. I love the food the people and the owners are always there to greet you and make sure your are happy.

Hard R.Hard Rocker: A bit pricey. But staff is friendly.

Campus House is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Buffalo.

11. Campus House

7.6
Buffalo State College, Buffalo, NY
American Restaurant · Buffalo State · 4 tips and reviews

Dale B.Dale Bessinger: Best place to have a cocktail or glass of wine; especially if Krista is working!!!!7

Dale B.Dale Bessinger: Absolutely one of the best places to eat & drink... So glad to be a member! :-) :-) :-)

Dale B.Dale Bessinger: Krista just made a new signature drink called "Krista's Cocktail & Dreams"...

The Oakk Room is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Buffalo.

12. The Oakk Room

7.4
1435 Main St (at Glenwood Ave), Buffalo, NY
American Restaurant · Masten · 6 tips and reviews

Denisse G.Denisse Gonzalez: Great hospitality. The bartender made my night with the drinks :)

Abby H.Abby Hopkins: Cheap. Terrible for you. And amazing! Cornbread is a soulful wet dream. have a friend pick 1-50 to decide your martini

Darryl H.Darryl Hopkins: Great food and service Diane the bartender she's the bomb

Curry's Restaurant is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Buffalo.

13. Curry's Restaurant

6.9
864 Kenmore Ave, Buffalo, NY
American Restaurant · North Park · 11 tips and reviews

M J.M Jay: Fish fry is huge! Well worth the wait - even during Lent.

Abby H.Abby Hopkins: Also, I hear the bartender Lauren is hot!!

Floyd B.Floyd Bimber: Worse service I ever had ...

Allen Street Hardware Cafe is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Buffalo.

14. Allen Street Hardware Cafe

8.6
245 Allen St (at College St), Buffalo, NY
Wine Bar · Allen · 61 tips and reviews

Steve P.Steve Poland: Beer selection is one of best in buffalo.

Lindsay S.Lindsay Sheldon: Saturdays nights around midnight they have old school hip hop night! its great!

Emma F.Emma Fabian: Best place in Buffalo. Possibly best place in the world.

Coco Bar & Bistro is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Buffalo.

15. Coco Bar & Bistro

8.2
888 Main St (btwn Virginia & Allen), Buffalo, NY
French Restaurant · Allen · 12 tips and reviews

ScottScott: Grilled fish, steak frites, moule (mussels)

Roger C.Roger Chen: Everything..... Unpretentious French bistro.

Niagara PopcornNiagara Popcorn: The mussels are amazing!