Top 10 Places to Eat in Niagara Falls, NY

  1. The Griffon Gastropub — A local institution with 50 beers on tap and a menu that punches above its weight. Get the curry ramen, beef on weck, or duck wings. Open late, great atmosphere.
  2. Savor — Inside the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute, students serve beautifully crafted 3-course meals at prices that feel almost illegal. One of the most underrated dining experiences in the region. Open Mon & Fri only — reservations recommended.
  3. Simply Soul — Hands-down the best soul food in the area. The catfish, oxtails, mac & cheese, and cornbread are all exceptional. Black-owned, community favorite, and only a couple miles from the Falls.
  4. Top of the Falls Restaurant — Located right inside Niagara Falls State Park on Goat Island, this is your best bet for dining with an actual view of the Falls. Food is solid American fare; the scenery is the real star. Seasonal — open May through September.
  5. Como Restaurant — A Niagara Falls institution since 1927. Old-school Italian-American classics in a warm, unpretentious setting. Note: the restaurant recently changed ownership, so call ahead to confirm current hours.
  6. Fortuna’s Restaurant — A long-standing local Italian gem since 1945, run by the same family for four generations. Cozy, no-frills, and consistently excellent. The handmade gnocchi, ravioli, and chicken piccata are standouts.
  7. Buzzy’s NY Style Pizza — If you need a quick, satisfying slice, this is the move. Family-owned for over 50 years, with big, foldable, New York-style pizza and wings that locals swear by.
  8. Savor at the Culinary Institute (see #2 above) — Worth repeating: this place is that good.
  9. Anchor Bar — Niagara Falls — Yes, the original is in Buffalo, but the Niagara Falls outpost serves the same legendary Buffalo wings that started it all in 1964. Non-negotiable if you’re in the region.
  10. Rainforest Cafe — Better for families or novelty-seekers than serious foodies, but the immersive jungle atmosphere, indoor thunderstorms every 30 minutes, and reliable American menu make it a fun stop, especially with kids.

Hours and seasonal availability vary — always worth checking before you go.