Allen
Restaurants
Allen Burger Venture
Vibe: Rustic and upbeat
Cuisine: Craft Burgers and American Eats
Super cool spot for some fantastic burgers. The walls are lined with hundreds of classic vinyl album covers. Very laid-back fun atmosphere
Billy Club
Vibe: Contemporary, Polished
Cuisine: Creative New American cuisine & cocktails, plus brunch
The most underrated brunch spot in Buffalo.
Coulter Bay
Vibe: Casual, Hipster, Rustic
Cuisine: American
Buzzy brewpub with 30+ handcrafted beers on tap, sports on TVs & pub grub on the menu. Always a great crowd. Fantastic lunch specials
The Crabman
Vibe: Casual
Cuisine: Fresh Seafood
When Shuck Shack is closed for the summer, you can get your seafood boil fix here
Fat Bob’s Smokehouse
Vibe:
Cuisine:
This place has some of the best barbeques you’ll ever taste. They smoke all their meat for days before doing anything to it.
Mother’s Restaurant
Vibe: Intimate, Upscale
Cuisine: Classic Italian
They are serving some of the best Italian food in Buffalo every night until 3 AM. The Scallops and Black Pasta dish, as well as the Calamari, are local favorites. Servers and Bartenders get to know you and remember familiar faces the next time you come in
Founding Fathers
Vibe: Historic
Cuisine: Small plates, American
Off the beaten path, the laid-back pub with American history–related decor, darts & trivia nights are a super unique spot to visit
Savoy
Vibe: Contemporary, Trendy
Cuisine: Classic cocktails, small Italian plates
If you’re looking for something bustling on the weekends or lowkey on weekdays, Savoy is your place. Fantastic music, great crowds every weekend. During the summer, they host several large parties, and Bills home game tailgates. Perhaps the most happening spot on Elmwood
Recreation
Allen Art Festival during the summer
Be sure to parlay to the Hamlin House for a sit-down mid-festival drink