Posted in Buffalo
August 25, 2017
These 9 Longest-Standing Restaurants In Buffalo Have Served Mouthwatering Meals For Decades
“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” and while we hate the word “ain’t,” we definitely don’t hate the dishes these longest-standing Buffalo restaurants have been serving for decades! Some of these places have been around since the 1800s, and while their fan base has undoubtedly changed, Buffalonians’ love for their mouth-watering meals has stayed consistent. Let’s take a gander at what makes them so great, shall we?


Ulrich's is the oldest tavern in Buffalo, and the restaurant's history is almost as good as the food they serve up! This mainstay on the new Medical Campus offers classic comfort food that's impossible not to love.


If there's one name that's synonymous with Italian food in Buffalo, it's Chef's. This is undoubtedly one of the most popular places to dine in Buffalo, and one bite of their spaghetti parmesan will help you see why this place has survived to be one of the oldest restaurants in Buffalo!


Santasiero's is another great spot for Italian food in the city, and its friendly, at-home atmosphere is seriously inviting! It's no wonder this place has been welcoming customers through their doors since the 1920s!


Cole's Restaurant was established in 1934 and is still serving up delicious food and drinks in the Elmwood Village. Grab a beer, share some starters, and stay for a delicious meal at this Elmwood Avenue establishment!


Glen Park Tavern is located in Williamsville in Buffalo's northtowns. This tavern offers an extensive menu, full bar, and lots of history! Glen Park was established all the way back in 1887!


Eagle House is another Williamsville restaurant, offering hot meals and cold drinks to its patrons since 1832. This establishment still serves up delicious food and drink in the northtowns!


You can't dine in Buffalo without heading to the birthplace of the chicken wing! There are several locations of this Buffalo restaurant, but the original opened in 1935 and has been serving up Buffalo's famous poultry ever since!


Swannie House is a Buffalo establishment with a cult following, and once you step inside, you'll see why! This place packs a ton of history in AND has a great menu. This joint opened in 1886, so they've had plenty of practice to perfect their offerings.


DiTondo's opened up in 1904 and is one of the oldest continually operated family restaurants in the City of Buffalo. The tavern serves everything from Italian cuisine to Polish sausage specials!
Where are your favorite classic Queen City restaurants? Share the best places with us in the comments below and we’ll add them to our list to try!
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