Hungry? WNY Restaurant Week starts Monday
More than 130 local restaurants to offer the $20.09 dinner special
The taxman cometh, and looking for ways to make a dollar sit up and holler has become something of a hobby. To feed the need, Western New York restaurateurs have put together a dizzying menu of specials starting Monday and running through March 29.
More than 130 restaurants are part of Western New York Restaurant Week, taking pains to lure customers and reward regulars.
From filet mignon to french fries, the deals speak to every palate under the sun — all for the same price: $20.09, excluding tax and tip. All the details — more than we can print — can be found on www.localrestaurantweek.com , the Web site anchoring the promotion. (Additions since press time can be found on the site.) Restaurants have jumped at the chance to become part of Restaurant Week, said Vince McConeghy, the site’s director.
“The response has been remarkable,” said Mc- Coneghy, whose main Web site, www.localfoodservice.com , hopes to become a home base for local restaurant and food service professionals. Got a cheeseburger jones? Maybe North is worth a visit, for its burger-anchored four-course meal. Trying to impress someone special while coping with budget worries? Try for one of the limited number of Restaurant Week reservations at top-flight restaurants such as Oliver’s and Rue Franklin.
Or maybe it’s finally time to try that place you always wanted to go. It’s not going to get any less expensive, and you can take a little nourishment before you write that check to Uncle Sam.
31 Club, 31 North Johnson Park, 332-3131: Dinner (eggplant lasagna, penne chorizo, tagliatelle Bolognese) with glass of wine.
800 Maple Restaurant, 800 Maple Road, Williamsville, 688- 5800: Two-course dinner (roast chicken, penne romano, pork tenderloin, baked sole).
Ambrosia Restaurant, 467 Elmwood Ave., 881-2196: Three-course dinner (grilled pork chops, wild mushroom risotto, tilapia with mango salsa).
Amici Ristorante, 2516 Elmwood Ave., Kenmore, 874-0143: Three-course dinner (Scallops, lobster ravioli, shrimp Angie, seafood picatta, veal saltimbocca).
Angees Restaurant, 475 North Union St., Olean, 373-1030: Pasta dinner for two with salad.
Arriba Tortilla, 591 Main St., East Aurora, 687-1115: Fajita combo platter with Patron margarita.
Asa Ransom House Country Inn, 10529 Main St., Clarence, 759-2315: Two-course dinner (stuffed sole, chicken pot pie, Yankee pot roast, sauerbraten).
Bacchus Wine Bar& Restaurant, 54 W. Chippewa St., 854-9463: Three-course dinner (chef’s tasting menu).
Bagel Jay’s Bakery & Cafe, 2130 Delaware Ave. (832-1111) and 100 Plaza Drive, Williamsville (639-1000): Three deli sandwiches, three sides, three cookies, three drinks.
Black & Blue Steak and Crab, 5492 Sheridan Drive, Amherst, 839- 2525: Three-course dinner (sirloin steak, Atlantic salmon).
Blackthorn Restaurant and Pub, 2134 Seneca St., 825-9327: Entree and glass of wine. Blue Lantern Tavern&Restaurant, 6120 Seneca St., Elma, 652- 2583: Dinner (Atlantic salmon, pork tenderloin, chicken parmesan) with glass of wine.
Breadstix Cafe, 833 East State St., Olean, 969-0803: Lunch for two, or Angus sirloin dinner.
Brennan’s Bowery Bar, 4401 Transit Road, Clarence, 633-9630: Lunch for two, three-course dinner.
Brodo, 765 Elmwood Ave. (881-1117) and 4548 Main St., Snyder (635-1117): Flight of three soups, appetizer, glass of wine.
Buffalo Chophouse, 282 Franklin St., 842-6900: Dinner (filet mignon, grilled pork chop, salmon with cream dill sauce, free-range chicken with lemon thyme sauce).
Burrito Bay, 2341 Millersport Highway, Getzville, 688-6070: Combo for two (taco salad or jumbo burrito, drink, dessert).
BW’s Smokin Barrels Barbecue, 5007 Lake Ave., Blasdell, 824-7455: Dinner combo for two (chicken or ribs); Sunday brunch for two.
Byblos Lebanese Cuisine, 270 Campbell Blvd., Getzville, 636-3102: Lunch for two; two-course dinner with glass of wine.
Cabaret, 490 Pearl St., 842-4181: Two-course dinner (Cajun pork chops, chicken Cabaret).
Cameo’s, 482 Niagara Falls Blvd., Tonawanda, 832-2790: Lunch for two, including non-alcoholic beverage and appetizer.
Carmelo’s Ristorante, 425 Center St., Lewiston, 754-2311: Three-course dinner of spinach salad, rainbow trout, blood orange gelato.
Carmine’s, 4715 Transit Road, Clarence, 632-2318: Three-course dinner.
Cecelia’s Ristorante, 716 Elmwood Ave., 883-8066: Early bird two-course dinner until 6:30 p. m.
Chanderson’s Steak & Seafood Restaurant, 11851 Rt. 16, Yorkshire, 492-1331: Lunch for two; two-course dinner.
Charlie the Butcher, 1065 Wehrle Drive, Williamsville, 207-5649: Five beef on weck sandwiches; after 4 p. m., three hand-carved dinners.
The Chocolate Bar, 114 Chippewa St., 332-0484: Three-course dinner of Caesar salad, filet mignon, dessert.
Chow Chocolat, 731 Main St., 843-4388: European chocolate fondue for two with specialty drinks; or any two desserts with specialty drinks.
City Grill, 268 Main St., 856-2651: Lunch for two; two-course dinner.
Cole’s, 1104 Elmwood Ave., 886- 1449: Lunch for two, three-course dinner.
Cozumel Grill & Tequila Bar, 153 Elmwood Ave., 884-3866: Cheese nachos, chicken quesadillas and classic margarita.
Creekview, 5629 Main St., Williamsville, 632-9373: Threecourse dinner.
Curly’s Grill & Banquet Center, 647 Ridge Road, Lackawanna, 824- 9716: Lunch for two; three-course dinner (wolf-fit chicken breast, marinated beef skewers, brook trout, eggplant lasagna).
D’Arcy McGee’s Irish Pub, 257 Franklin St., 853-3600: Three-course dinner (corned beef, shepherd’s pie, fish & chips, Guinness stew).
Daniel’s, 174 Buffalo St., Hamburg, 648-6554: Weekdays only, three-course dinner with glass of wine.
Danny Sheehan’s Steakhouse, 491 West Ave., Lockport, 433-4666: Three-course dinner (16-ounce New York strip or 8-ounce filet mignon), glass of wine.
David’s Grille, 4247 N. Buffalo Road, Orchard Park, 662-4247: Threecourse dinner (chef’s tasting menu).
Deer Head Inn, 2683 Clinton St., West Seneca, 823-9500: Dinner for two.
Desperados Barbecue & Catering Co., 29 Commercial St., Angola, 549-5413: Standard sampler platter (chicken, ribs, pulled pork and two sides).
DiGiulio & Co., 1673 Hertel Ave., 446-1673: Dinner, Restaurant Week specials.
The Eagle House Restaurant, 5578 Main St., Williamsville, 632- 7669: Three-course dinner.
E. M. Statler Dining Room, ECC City Campus Room 230, 121 Ellicott St., 851-1092: Lunch for two, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (Latin American- themed menu).
Eddie Ryan’s, 50 Central Ave., Lancaster, 651-0950: Lunch for two; threecourse dinner with glass of wine.
Encore, 492 Pearl St., 931-5001: Cheese ravioli with glass of wine.
Fiamma Steak, 1735 Hertel Ave., 834-2662: Dinner (filet mignon or Atlantic salmon).
Fireside Inn, 12133 Vaughn St., East Concord, 592-9979: Threecourse dinner (chicken florentine, filet mignon).
The Fireside Inn, 205 Central Ave., Lancaster, 683-0462: Lunch for two; dinner for two.
The Friar’s Table, 301 Cleveland Drive, Cheektowaga, 833-5554: Three-course dinner (prime rib, chicken marsala, tilapia Francaise).
Frog Hair, 7800 Transit Road, Williamsville, 839-3764: Lunch or dinner, two-course meal with glass of wine or beer.
Gigi’s, 257 E. Ferry St., 883-1438: Lunch or dinner for two from daily specials (excluding steak), including two sides, beverages and sweet potato pie.
Greyside Grille&Flappy’s Pub, 5700 Seneca St., West Seneca, 674- 5300: Lunch for two; dinner for two.
The Grill@The Dome, 175 Brompton Road, 504-4745: Dinner for two.
Grille 620, 620 Delaware Ave., 886- 2121: Dinner, choice of entree with glass of wine.
Harry’s Harbour Place Grille, 2192 Niagara St., 874-5400: Two-course dinner (goat cheese chicken breast, pork tenderloin, flat-iron steak).
Havana House, 3112 Main St., 835- 0729: Three-course dinner (arroz con pollo, bistec de palomilla, vegetarian entree) with glass of sangria.
Hideaway Grille, 399 Division St., North Tonawanda, 694-2710: Two-course dinner (pistachio chicken, sesame tuna, Cajun chicken, half rack ribs).
Hutch’s, 1375 Delaware Ave., 885- 0074: Except Saturday, three-course dinner (shrimp and polenta, Norwegian salmon, chicken milanese). Selection of wines by the bottle for $20.09.
Ilio DiPaolo’s, 3785 South Park Ave., Blasdell, 825-3675: Lunch for two; dinner (seafood fra diavolo, New York strip steak pizzaiola, veal petranno) with mini cannoli.
The Irishman Pub and Eatery, 5601 Main St., Williamsville, 626- 2670: Lunch for two.
J. P. Bullfeathers Restaurant, 1010 Elmwood Ave., 886-1010: Dinner for two (strip steak, chicken cordon bleu, pesto penne, roast pork).
Joe’s Deli, 1322 Hertel Ave., 875- 5637: Two sandwiches, two cups of soup, two beverages.
King’s Court Restaurant, 189 Delaware Ave., 856-9262: Dinner for two (fish fry or char-broiled chicken breast).
La Dolce Vita, 1472 Hertel Ave., 446-5690: Lunch for two; dinner, entree with glass of wine or beer.
La Marina, 1503 Hertel Ave., 834- 9681: Three-course dinner (soup, salad, chicken marsala) with glass of wine.
La Scala Ristorante, 9210 Transit Road, East Amherst, 213-2777: Two-course dinner, appetizer and entree from special menu.
Laughlin’s, 333 Franklin St., 842- 6700: Lunch for two, including appetizers and choice of sandwiches.
Le Metro Bistro, 5110 Main St., Williamsville, 631-2725: Lunch for two; two-course dinner, including appetizer and entree (chicken grand-mere, grilled salmon or spring cassoulet).
Mac’s Village Brewhaus, 4246 North Buffalo Road, Orchard Park, 667-2314: Two entrees plus two glasses of homemade beer.
Mangia Ristorante & Caffe, 4260 N. Buffalo Road, Orchard Park, 662-9467: Two-course meal (penne gorgonzola, ravioli Rossa, penne Siciliana, gnocchi mangia, penne puttanesca).
Marco’s Italian Deli, 2815 Elmwood Ave., Kenmore, 877-6829: Lunch or dinner for two, two sandwiches, two cups of soup, two sodas.
Marco’s Italian Restaurant, 1085 Niagara St., 882-5539: Dinner for two (two pasta dishes, two salads and Italian bread).
Max’s Classic American Grill, 1881 Niagara Falls Blvd. (691- 8181) and 4600 Genesee St., Cheektowaga (634-6969): Lunch for two; dinner (salad, entree, glass of wine).
Merge Restaurant and Gallery, 439 Delaware Ave., 381- 8502: Lunch, three-course meal with dessert; dinner, three-course meal with dessert.
Metzger’s Pub, 4135 Seneca St., West Seneca, 674-9897: Two beef on weck, two orders of fries, two cups of soup, two soft drinks.
Mode Urban Bistro, 520 Elmwood Ave., 885-1500: Three-cheese ravioli or seared duck breast, with glass of wine.
Mr. Bill’s Restaurant & Bar, 1500 Cleveland Drive, Cheektowaga, 634-0783: Dinner for two —nightly specials with glass of wine.
Murphy’s Main Street Station, 52 Main St., Hamburg, 649- 7519: Lunch for two, Monday through Friday; three-course dinner.
Muse Restaurant, Albright- Knox Art Gallery, 1285 Elmwood Ave., 270-8223: Lunch for two Wednesday through Saturday; Thursday and Friday dinner (penne all’Arrabbiata with prosciutto-wrapped shrimp or dill crusted salmon); Sunday brunch with Bloody Mary or mimosa.
Myers Steakhouse and Inn, 460 Wildwood Ave., Salamanca, 954-3153: Filet mignon Oscar with glass of wine.
Nektar Martini Bar& Restaurant, 451 Elmwood Ave., 881-1829: Three-course dinner (cider-poached salmon, ricotta/olive crusted chicken, stuffed pork loin).
North Restaurant and Bar, 140 North St., 884-3106: Four-course dinner (mac and cheese, grilled ham sandwich, cheeseburger).
O’Briens Pub & Steakhouse, 8557 North Main St., Eden, 992- 4300: Lunch for two; dinner for two (shepherd’s pie or Molly Mallone’s chicken and biscuits).
O’Connells American Bistro, 981 Kenmore Ave., 877-8788: Two-course dinner prix fixe— chef’s tasting menu.
The Old Orchard Inn, 2095 Blakeley Road, East Aurora, 652- 4664: Choice of entree with glass of wine.
Oliver’s, 2095 Delaware Ave., 877-9662: Two-course dinner (steamed mussels, oyster BLT, grilled tiger shrimp, Asian pulled pork, grilled wild salmon, pork tenderloin, Oliver’s prime strip sandwich, chicken milanese and open ravioli).
Orazio’s, 9415 Main St., Clarence, 759-8888: Lunch and dinner, pasta con vodka, coffee and dessert.
Page’s Grill & Bar, 4725 Transit Road, Depew, 608-0172: Lunch for two; three-course dinner, with glass of wine or soda.
Panaro’s, 571 Delaware Ave., 884-1033: Lunch for two (spaghetti or penne parmigiana) with soup, beverage, mini cannoli.
Pano’s on Elmwood, 1081 Elmwood Ave., 882-9770: Dinner for one: double lobster tail dinner; dinner for two: stuffed French chicken breast dinner, both with glass of wine.
Pete’s Market House, 1701 Pine Ave., Niagara Falls, 282-7225: Dinner for two (7-ounce New York strip, potato, vegetable, bread and butter, cordial and coffee).
Pettibones Grille, Coca-Cola Field, 846-2100: Wednesday buffet for two, including two drinks. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday lunch for 2 with beverages.
Pietro’s Ristorante, 5841 Transit Road, East Amherst, 639- 8940: Chef’s tasting menu with glass of wine.
Pizza Plant, 5110 Main St. (626- 5566) and 8020 Transit Road, Williamsville (632-0847): Two Pods with one extra ingredient, large basic salad to share, two glasses of wine or two craft brews.
Prime 490 Restaurant, 490 Rhode Island St., 882-3328: Dinner, choose from 14 entree selections, with glass of wine and dessert.
Protocol, 6766 Transit Road, Williamsville, 632-9556: Dinner, surf-and-turf scampi or salmon.
Rick’s on Main, 687 Main St., East Aurora, 652-1253: Lunch for two; dinner (grilled lamb porterhouse, pancetta pasta, petite lacquered salmon, Texas glazed pork tenderloin).
Ripa’s, 4218 Walden Ave., Lancaster, 684-2418: Three-course meal (Marche-style lasagna, charbroiled fish, chicken parmigiana or Marsala-style pasta, extra thick pork chop).
Ristorante Lombardo, 1198 Hertel Ave., 873-4291: Three-course housemade pasta tasting dinner. Selection of wines by the bottle at $20.09.
The Roycroft Inn, 40 South Grove St., East Aurora, 652-5552: Lunch for two; dinner, soup or salad, choice of entree; selection of wines by the bottle at $20.09.
Rue Franklin, 341 Franklin St., 852-4416: Two-course dinner, entree and either appetizer or dessert.
Salvatore’s Italian Gardens, 6461 Transit Road, Depew, 683- 7990: Three-course dinner (seared scallops, bacon wrapped filet mignon).
Sample, 242 Allen St., 883-1675: Dinner, chef’s tasting menu— one of everything on the menu, including dessert platter.
Scotch ’n Sirloin, 3999 Maple Road, Amherst, 837-4900: Three-course dinner (top sirloin steak or chicken teriyaki).
Sea Bar City, 475 Ellicott St. (332-2928) and Sea Bar Williamsville, 5235 Main St. (204- 5283): Lunch for two; threecourse dinner, with hot cup of sake.
Shango Bistro, 3260 Main St., 837-2326: Three-course dinner (seafood etoufee or crab/lobster jambalaya).
Siena, 4516 Main St., Snyder, 839-3108: Two-course dinner (chicken Asiago, pork tenderloin, sole picatta-style, penne with shrimp).
Sole, 5110 Main St., 362-0356: Lunch for two; two-course dinner (Argentine Malbec braised beef or Peruvian roasted chicken); Sunday brunch with Bloody Maria or mimosa.
Sorrentino’s, 142 Grey St., East Aurora, 655-4646: Dinner for two (chicken cacciatore, stuffed shells, pasta Alfredo or breaded eggplant).
Statler Erie Room Restaurant, Erie Community College North Campus, 6205 Main St., Williamsville, 851-1381: Lunch for two, Tuesday through Thursday.
The Stillwater Restaurant and Night Club, 481 Delaware Ave., 884-9283: Two-course dinner.
Sushi Nagasaki, 3189 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, 873-0083: Dinner for two (each with Thai dish and sushi roll).
Tabree Restaurant, 423 Elmwood Ave., 844-8477: Two-course dinner (duck club sandwich or steak sandwich) with glass of house wine or beer.
Tandoori’s Royal Indian Cuisine, 7740 Transit Road, Williamsville, 632-1112: Dinner, Thali Thali, an array of entrees, rice, naan bread, yogurt and dessert, in vegetarian or meat versions.
Tempo, 581 Delaware Ave., 885- 1594: Dinner (olive oil-roasted East Coast codfish, grilled steak alla Fiorentina, Milanese shellfish risotto).
Tina’s Italian Kitchen, 22 Main St., Hamburg, 648-0100: Dinner for two (baked ziti, manicotti, lasagna, stuffed shells, ravioli, spaghetti parmigiana).
Tony Rome’s Globe Hotel & Restaurant, 711 Main St., East Aurora, 652-4221: Two-course dinner.
Torches, 1141 Kenmore Ave., 447-7915: Weekdays only, filet mignon with handmade ravioli in mushroom sage cream, and glass of Pinot Noir.
Toro! Tapas Bar, 492 Elmwood Ave., 886-9457: Two-course dinner (petit filets mignon, scallops, pork tenderloin, spice-rubbed chicken breast) with glass of wine.
Trattoria Aroma, 307 Bryant St. (881-7592) and Trattoria Aroma Williamsville, 5229 Main St. (631-2687): Three-course dinner (antipasti, house-made pasta, entree).
Uncle Joe’s Diner, 4869 Southwestern Blvd., Hamburg, 648- 7154: Dinner for two, including two beverages.
Verbena Grille, 930 Maple Road, Williamsville, 580-3125: Two-course dinner.
Village Eatery Italian Bistro, 429 Davidson Road, Lockport, 433-0688: Dinner for two, with two glasses of Niagara County wine.
Water Valley Inn, 6656 Gowanda State Road, Hamburg, 649- 9691: Lunch for two; three-course dinner with glass of wine.
White Horse Inn, Route 60, Cassadaga, 595-3523: Surf-and-turf dinner (6-ounce sirloin steak, 4-ounce lobster tail.
Wine Thief, 431 Elmwood Ave., 332-2929: Two-course dinner (duck taco entree, vanilla chai creme brulee), glass of Sauvignon Blanc or Chianti.
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