The Most Iconic Restaurants In Western New York

Some cities are known for the restaurants they have. Think of some of the incredible restaurants in New Orleans, the Hello Deli that was made popular in New York City by David Letterman, or some of the beach bars that you have to visit anytime you head down the East Coast. They're all places that you will rearrange your trip for just to make sure you get a special dish.

What are the most iconic places to eat in Buffalo?

We are immersed in it every day, so we often forget that there are a bunch of restaurants that people have to eat at when they're here in Western New York, too. While most of the time these places become known for their food, sometimes they're just popular landmarks.

One of Buffalo's most iconic restaurants was a first-of-its-kind

It's easy to say that one of Buffalo's most sought-after or well-known restaurants is the Anchor Bar. It has to be the original location, too. While it has become a chain in the past couple of years, the one that people want to see, is the one where the Buffalo wing was allegedly created for the first time on Main Street.

There are plenty more iconic restaurants in Buffalo and Western New York like that

The thing that makes these restaurants iconic is their story. Where did they come from? How did they start? What is the food that put it on the map?

We have a ton of restaurants in Western New York that are iconic for the area. Just ask your friends who moved away what restaurants people talk about when they're not here. Chances are, they're talking about these ones.