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The Flaming Fish, at 535 Main St in Buffalo, NY, is a seafood-focused restaurant known for fried haddock dinners and flavorful sides like mac and cheese and greens. Guests praise generous portions, inviting service from staff (including a server named Q), and a lively atmosphere with live music. Weekend brunch is noted on their website.

Bflo Pizza Bistro sits at 388 Porter Ave in Buffalo, delivering Buffalo-style, thick-but-airy pies and fresh, ingredient-forward dishes. Diners praise the chopped salad with a grated cheese topper, the Augie pizza, the mushroom pie, and gluten-free options, all with bold San Marzano sauce. Outdoor seating with picnic tables invites relaxed meals. Seasonal pizzas are inventive, and service is friendly, making this hidden gem a local favorite.

Betty's is a neighborhood breakfast spot in a historic, character-filled building on 370 Virginia St, Buffalo. The menu pairs traditional favorites with creatively eclectic dishes, with standout items like French toast, biscuits with chorizo gravy, and shrimp and grits. Sausage is made on site and gravy is available for takeout. The relaxed ambience and attentive service, including praise for Brian, invite locals and visitors alike.

Swan Street Diner in Buffalo offers a nostalgic breakfast and casual dining experience with a friendly, attentive staff. Guests praise fresh, flavorful dishes that blend traditional and contemporary flavors - Eggs Bene, pancakes, breakfast tacos, milkshakes - and even mini donuts with coffee. The small, busy space features a popular walk-in reservation system, fair prices, and payment options that include cash and cards with no card markup.

Located at 875 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222, Kitchen Little Buffalo LLC serves fresh, made-to-order meals with homemade dressings and vibrant flavors. Favorite items include chili lime chicken with strawberry and jicama and grain bowls. The team is praised for professional catering, attention to detail, and fair pricing, with delicious results, operating from Lafayette Church's industrial kitchen in Elmwood for weekday lunches and events.

Hutch's is a Buffalo fine dining restaurant and inviting bar noted for exceptional food and attentive service. Reviews highlight fresh ceviche and soft-shell crab, Portuguese fish stew, jambalaya pasta, and standout desserts like crème brûlée and blueberry crisp, plus an artisan Caesar salad and a blue cheese steak. The refined, welcoming atmosphere has earned Hutch's a reputation as a Buffalo gem.