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Dining in Niagara-Western NY
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> Aguacates Restaurant
5674 S. Transit Road, Lockport, NY 14094
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Aguacates, which is Spanish for avocado, features an extensive range of authentic Mexican cuisine along with some American classics...
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> Alex's Place
8322 Park Road, Batavia, NY 14020
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For more than 25 years, Alex's has been serving up hearty portions of sizzling steaks, seafood, charcoal-grilled chicken and chops and their award-winning BBQ baby back ribs.
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> Amber Lantern Brewing Company
44 N. Main St., Warsaw, NY 14569
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Amber Lantern offers a rotating selection of its made in-house craft beer as well as local craft and domestic beers, wine, cocktails and hard cider.
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> Anchor Bar
1047 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14209
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This family-friendly, Italian-American restaurant has the distinction of being the famed birthplace of the Buffalo chicken wing.
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> Bacchus Wine Bar and Restaurant
56 W. Chippewa St., Buffalo, NY 14202
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Located in the heart of Buffalo’s historic entertainment district, this classy but casual fine dining establishment offers anaward-winning wine list and food pairings.
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> Bakery Restaurant & Lounge
2030, 3004 Niagara St., Niagara Falls, NY 14303
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Established in 1969 and only five minutes from the Falls, malls and casino, this casual steakhouse and lounge offers a variety of American food at affordable prices.
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> Bella Vista Ristorante
7001 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls, NY 14304
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This casual Italian bar and restaurant offers an inventive menu filled with homemade favorites and classic Italian dishes including hand-rolled pastas and homemade pizzas.
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> Big Ditch Brewing Company
55 E. Huron St., Buffalo, NY 14203
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Big Ditch's taproom is a spacious, two-level restaurant with 6 to 12 beers are on tap at all times, and a full-service menu that includes small plates and entrées
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> Bourbon & Burger Inc
9 Jackson St, Batavia, NY 14020
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Bourbon & Burger offers specialty burgers, more than 75 small-batch bourbon flights and many craft brews on tap and wine.
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> Brickyard Brewing Company
436 Center St., Lewiston, NY 14092
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Lewiston’s first craft brewery, this two-story rustic brew pub offers in-house brews and an upscale pub menu featuring wood-fired pizzas, burgers, sandwiches and select entrees.
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> Brickyard Pub & BBQ
432 Center St., Lewiston, NY 14092
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this high-energy pub offers a large beer selection including its own brews, local craft beers, domestic beers and a deep bourbon selection, all a great complement for its barbecue offerings.
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> Buffalo - NY's Gateway to the West
65 Niagara Square, Buffalo, NY 14202
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Set on the shores of Lake Erie, the exciting metropolis of Buffalo is New York state's second most populous city after New York City.
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> Buffalo Brewpub
6861 Main St., Williamsville, NY 14221
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New York State’s oldest brewpub offers more than 30 taps of its own house beers and local craft brews, domestic and imported beers along with wine and cocktails.
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> Clubhouse & Rail Bar
8315 Park Road, Batavia, NY 14020
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lubhouse & Rail Bar offers light options to a gourmet meal along with an extensive drink menu – all with a prime view of the racetrack!
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> Colter Bay
561 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, NY 14202
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This sleek and energetic brewpub features more than 40 handcrafted beers on tap, ciders and an extensive cocktail list.
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> Community Beer Works
520 7th St., Buffalo, NY 14201
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Community Beer Work’s taproom at 520 7th Street includes two patios, a game room, a full-service bar and modern pub fare featuring customizable burgers.
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> El Cubilete
2050 Cayuga Drive Extension, Niagara Falls, NY 14304
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This family owned and operated eatery offers authentic Mexican fare featuring traditional dishes like burritos, tacos and enchiladas along with seafood and more adventurous options...
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> Eli Fish Brewing Co.
109 Main St., Batavia, NY 14020
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The first commercial brewery to open in Batavia in a century, this microbrewery and brewpub uses locally sourced ingredients for both its beer and elevated pub-fare
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> Fortuna’s Restaurant & Banquets
827 19th St., Niagara Falls, NY 14301
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Since 1945, this family-owned restaurant has been serving up generous portions of the authentic taste of Southern Italy.
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> Fortune’s Italian Steakhouse
8315 Park Road, Batavia, NY 14020
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Fortune offers a fine-dining atmosphere and features a largely Italian menu, including pasta, pizza, steak, and seafood dishes.
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> Freedom Run Winery
5138 Lower Mountain Road, Lockport, NY 14094
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Freedom Run Winery’s most planted grape variety is Pinot Noir, but they also grow the Bordeaux varieties of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot and more.
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> Gene McCarthy's Old First Ward Brewing Company
73 Hamburg St., Buffalo, NY 14204
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This lively Irish bar and grill serves up house-brewed ales and has a full pub menu, events and live music and a seasonal beer garden...
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> Genesee Brew House at the Genesee Brewing Company
25 Cataract St., Rochester, NY
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The Genesee Brewing Company, based in Rochester, New York, is one of the largest and oldest continually operating breweries in the United States.
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> Homestretch Grill
8315 Park Road, Batavia, NY 14020
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A trackside deli, this quick counter service concession offers affordable options like sandwiches, soups, pizza, burgers, hot dogs, fries, nachos and more.
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> Hydraulic Hearth
716 Swan St., Buffalo, NY 14210
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Located in the historic Larkin District, Hydraulic Hearth Restaurant and Brewery is in the center of the action and features an onsite brewery operated by Community Beer Works.
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> Kalamata Family Restaurant
5690 S. Transit Road, Lockport, NY 14094
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Kalamata’s serves up a large selection of Greek and American dishes in a family-friendly atmosphere.
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> Koi Asian Cuisine
310 Fourth St., Niagara Falls, NY 14303
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Savor authentic Asian cuisine fused with a modern twist at Koi, located inside the Seneca Niagara Casino
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> La Galera Mexican Restaurant
8215 Niagara Falls Blvd., Niagara Falls, NY 14304
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This colorful and vibrant restaurant dishes up authentic Mexican entrees and combos along with adult beverages, including margaritas and Mexican beer.
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> Labatt's Blue Zone at 34 Rush
8315 Park Road, Batavia, NY 14020
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Rush 34’s affordable menu is loaded with sports bar classics, like loaded nachos, chicken wings, burgers, pizza, and more.
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> LaCasata Fine Italian Dining
310 Fourth St., Niagara Falls, NY 14303
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Situated in the Seneca Niagara Casino, La Cascata offers an Italian fine dining featuring an extensive collection of Italy’s wines and cheeses.
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> Lake Effect Diner
3165 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14214
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Lake Effect serves up locally-sourced and wholesome American comfort food from one of the last authentic 50s-era dining car-style diners left in America.
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> Michael's Restaurant - Niagara Falls
3011 Pine Ave., Niagara Falls, NY 14301
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Family owned & operated for nearly 50 years, this casual Italian restaurant and pizzeria serves up generous portions of homestyle pastas dishes along pizza and some American options.
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> Miss Batavia Diner
566 E. Main St., Batavia, NY 14020
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Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, this family-owned diner serves up American comfort food at affordable prices.
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> Molinaro's Ristorante
90 Walnut St., Lockport, NY 14094
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A staple in Lockport since 1996, Molinaro’s focuses on authentic, homemade Italian dishes created from passed-down family recipes.
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> New York Beer Project
6933 S. Transit Road, Lockport, NY 14094
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Along with its 5,000-square-foot-brewery, NYBP also has a 250-seat gastropub, an outdoor Biergarten / Tiki bar with fire pit, a rooftop terrace and a relaxed taproom...
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> Osteria 166
166 Franklin St., Buffalo, NY 14202
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This relaxed, warm eatery offers an eclectic mix of Italian dishes including wood-fired pizzas, family favorites like chicken parmesan or veal Milanese and even chicken and waffles with an Italian twist.
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> Patina 250
250 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, NY 14202
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The contemporary urban restaurant offers casual sophistication with a lounge-like atmosphere, where you can enjoy small bites, craft cocktails or a full dining experience
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> Pearl Street Grill and Brewery
76 Pearl St., Buffalo, NY 14202
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Housed in an historic 1870 warehouse, this iconic brewpub is open on all four floors with a total of 9 bars serving house-made craft beer.
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> Prescott's Provisions
40 E. Niagara St., Tonawanda, NY 14150
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Seated alongside the Erie Canal, Prescott’s Prescott’s Provisions offers an elevated dining experience featuring farm-to-table New American cuisine.
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> Rainforest Café
300 Third St., Niagara Falls, NY 14303
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Located on Old Falls Street inside Sheraton and adjacent to Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino, the Rainforest Café is part adventure and part restaurant...
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> Rancho Viejo Restaurant
12 Ellicott St., Batavia, NY 14020
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Rancho Viejo offers up authentic Mexican favorites like burritos, enchiladas and fajitas along with vegetarian options.
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> Remington Tavern And Seafood Exchange
184 Sweeney St., North Tonawanda, NY 14120
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Anchored along the Erie Canal, Remington Tavern Seafood Exchange boasts some of the best seafood in the area, and offers distinctive dishes along family favorites and vegetarian and lighter options.
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> Russell's Steaks, Chops, & More
6675 Transit Rd, Williamsville, NY 14221
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Set inside Salvatore's Grand Hotel, this popular steakhouse delivers an intimate atmosphere with modern décor and hand-crafted finishing touches.
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> Schwabl’s
789 Center Road, West Seneca, NY 14224
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Buffalo wings are not the only thing Buffalo is famous for – even more historic is the popular and delicious “Beef on a Weck”...
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> Settlers Restaurant
353 W. Main St., Batavia, NY 14020
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For more than 25 years, this family owned restaurant has been serving up American and Mediterranean comfort food for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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> Shamus Restaurant
98 West Ave., Lockport, NY 14094
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The Shamus Restaurant offers a wide variety of contemporary cuisinewith a menu using locally-sourced ingredients and meats that are cured, brined and smoked in-house.
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> Sport Of Kings Family Restaurant
419 W. Main St., Batavia, NY 14020
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Sport of Kings Family Restaurant's diverse menu features American/Greek classics and comfort food along with dessert, gluten-free and low-fat options.
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> Steak Stone & Sushi
5772 S. Transit Road, Lockport, NY 14094
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his upscale sushi house offers a wide array of authentic Asian cuisine and uses a steak-stone grill seasoned with pure Himalyan salt and heated to 800 degrees.
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> Tappo Italian Restaurant
338 Ellicott St., Buffalo, NY 14203
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Set in a restored industrial space, this Italian hot spot offers a vast and diverse wine selection, cocktails and specialty beers along with scenic rooftop dining and live entertainment.
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> Taylor's Tap and Grill
2279 Niagara Falls Blvd., Niagara Falls, NY 14304
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Taylor’s Tap & Grille offers dinners cooked-from-scratch comfort food that includes traditional pub fare to its not-so-average offerings, including its famous pizza “trunks.”
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> The Craft Kitchen & Bar
223 Ferry Ave., Niagara Falls, NY 14301
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Just steps away from the brink of the falls in the heart of the Third Street Entertainment district, this downtown Niagara Falls restaurant and pub features one of the largest selections of locally crafted artisan beers on tap.
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> The Griffon Gastropub
2470 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY 14304
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This authentic gastropub brings you a huge selection of beers from around New York, the country and the world along with wines and cocktails.
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> The Left Bank
511 Rhode Island St., Buffalo, NY 14213
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Set in a historical 19th century brick building, this upscale American bistro presents an eclectic mix of global & Italian fare.
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> Top of the Falls Restaurant
Goat Island Road, Niagara Falls, NY 14303
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Located within Niagara Falls State Park, Top of the Falls dishes up American cuisine and is the only restaurant overlooking Niagara Falls.
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> Toutant
437 Ellicott St., Buffalo, NY 14203
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Toutant's contemporary menu offers vast amounts of fresh Gulf seafood and shellfish, buttermilk fried chicken and accurate renditions of numerous Southern favorites ...
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> Western Door Steakhouse
310 Fourth St., Niagara Falls, NY 14303
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Located in the Seneca Niagara Casino, this elevated steakhouse features the highest-quality steaks, chops, poultry, seafood, and more.
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> Willowbrook Golf Course & Restaurant
4200 Lake Ave., Lockport, NY
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Open to the public, this premier 27-hole golf course, Willowbrook Golf Course offers scenic views and challenging play for golfers at every skill level.
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> Wine on Third
501 Third St., Niagara Falls, NY 14301
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This upscale venue features American tapas, entrees and an extensive wine list, cocktails and homemade sangria.
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> Woodcock Brothers Brewery
638 Lake St., Wilson, NY 14172
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Set in a reclaimed, century-old Cold Storage facility in the heart of the lakeside community of Wilson, Woodcock Brothers Brewery offers its lineup of original craft beers ...
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> Yume Sushi
4140 Veterans Memorial Dr., Batavia, NY 14020
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This intimate Japanese restaurant is a local favorite, creating a wide variety of fresh sushi in large portions and small bites.
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> Yummy Thai Buffalo
94 Kenmore Ave., Buffalo, NY 14216
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Serving up authentic Thai dishes, Yummy Thai offers a wide variety of options that include appetizers, salads, soups, curry, stir fry, noodles and fried rice and desserts.
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> Zaika Indian Cuisine & Bar
421 Third St., Niagara Falls, NY 14301
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Chicken Tikka Masala, Dal Makhani and Tandoori dishes made in authentic tandoor are popular specialties.
