Buffalo

"Peasant Fare," "Bourgeois Fare," and grilled items fill the bill at this French-themed restaurant that showcases local artists. — Gayot

Step inside from the alleyway and you'll find a quiet, brick-wall-lined, candlelit hideaway that every local will recommended as historic Buffalo's finest. — Frommer's

Sure, the warehouse-cum-microbrewery is a stereotype by now, but these four floors of beer, food, and pool do it well, attracting college kids and families alike. — Frommer's

Like the distinctive furniture that fills the inn, the dishes at the Roycroft Inn are simple but always well crafted. — Frommer's

Chef Mark Hutchinson's New American fare: Thai-high calamari and steak portobello plus a notable wine list. — Gayot

In business for 85 years, Chef's is a Buffalo landmark doling out classic red-sauce Italian dishes. — Lonely Planet

This fine steakhouse is an appropriate destination for celebrations. — Gayot