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42N at The Flats, Buffalo, NY

42N at The Flats

4.6 (71)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
674 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14203

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for craft beers
  • Good for groups
  • Great for happy hour
42 North at The Flats is home to 42 North Brewing Company’s downtown taproom located in the historic Wurlitzer Flats building. In the heart of Buffalo’s theater district, craft beers and a full bar are complimented by creative and contemporary artisan fare from Queen City Bistro. Whether you are stopping in for a beverage or a full meal, 42 North at The Flats is designed to offer a great experience for all.

Reservations open 6 weeks in advance for bookings

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Bistro, Brewery
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Alex Obenauer
  • Catering
    Catering is available through Queen City Bistro. Options range from appetizers to full buffets and plated options. For more information contact QueenCityBistroBuffalo@gmail.com.
  • Private party facilities
    Spaces available for private events & corporate happy hours.
  • Neighborhood
    Buffalo
  • Cross street
    Main St between Tupper & Chippewa
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Conveniently located off the Metro Rail. Accessible from Key Bank Center, Canalside, and University of Buffalo North campus.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 71 people are saying

42N at The Flats reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Upstate New York

    Hot spot

  • Upstate New York

    Lively

  • Upstate New York

    Contemporary American

  • Western New York

    Best Overall

  • Western New York

    Best Food

  • Western New York

    Best Service

  • Western New York

    Best Value

  • Western New York

    Kid-friendly

  • Western New York

    Innovative

  • Western New York

    Hot spot

  • Western New York

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
42N at The Flats offers a "cool vibe" and is a perfect pre-theater dining spot with "excellent food" and a "wonderful service." Highlights include "the best onion soup in the city" and delicious flatbread pizzas. While the ambiance can be "a bit loud," the beautiful space and attentive staff make for a great dining experience.

72 Reviews
  1. Kevin

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I recently had the pleasure of dining at 42N at The Flats, and I can confidently say it was an amazing experience from start to finish. The first thing that struck me was the vibrant ambiance, which perfectly set the tone for an enjoyable evening. Whether you’re looking for a casual night out or a more upscale experience, 42N hits the mark beautifully. The food and drink selection was impressive, particularly their great variety of craft beers. I indulged in several and was not disappointed. The highlight of the meal was undoubtedly the pepperoni and hot honey flatbread—it was an incredible combination of flavors that I can't recommend enough. Service was another standout aspect of the evening. Our server was wonderful—attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu, enhancing our overall dining experience. As for value, the prices were exactly what I expected for downtown dining, making the whole experience feel worth it. Overall, I would highly recommend 42N at The Flats to anyone looking for a fantastic meal in a great setting. I’m already looking forward to my next visit!

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  2. Tom

    Upstate NY1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food and service. The hummus app and flatbread with cheese and mushrooms were outstanding. Easy in and out to Shea’s and 710.  Such a cool space, but the acoustics were a little rough.  Maybe consider some acoustical tiles to dampen the echo and sound a bit??

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  3. Andrew

    Toronto14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Came to try the food and drink the beer we had in EA before. It turned out to be Burger and Beer night for $15. So we went that route. Their burgers are all smash burgers- not my favorite but we tried them with a beer of our choice. Requested medium- but good luck with a smash burgers. Burger came out on homemade pretzel roll ( even shaped like a pretzel) the burger was crispy and well done. Burger was dressed with aioli , mustard and onion frizzles. It was tasty- but much prefer a 8oz thick juicy burger. Beer was very good. May return- but will choose something other than smash burger.

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  4. Diane

    New York City13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food and service great. High Noise level and seating too far from music encouraged us to leave right after we ate. Seeking a more acoustic pleasing environment.

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  5. Sabina

    New York City7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    It has a very stark and cold ambience and is extremely loud. On a night that was bustling with events downtown we watched the hostess repeatedly turn away potential customers due to lack of table space yet the whole front of the house could easily accommodate six to ten more tables. We felt like we were sitting in a foyer rather than in the restaurant. That would also cozy up to space and acoustic tiles on the high industrial-style ceiling would do wonders to tamp down the sound. Our food was very good, service was quick and the hostess was very friendly.

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  6. Sarah

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’d be really nice to find a way to like section tables away from the dj, it was really hard to hear my date when they started the trivia but the environment was still amazing

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  7. Kevin

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food as always. Best onion soup in the city. Love the flatbread pizzas

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  8. Stacey VIP

    New York City15 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Fun place with some good menu items (mac & cheese, fries, salads). Burger and fried chicken both way over cooked. Want to love this spot for pre-Shea’s, but struggling.

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  9. Michael

    New York City3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall ambiance was great - a wonderful addition to downtown! Suggest the addition of a small chef salad, chili and/or soup and ice cream. Brownie dessert was a fail. Beer & wine was great.

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  10. Tracy

    Upstate NY1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for dinner and a drink before a show at Shea’s. The location for the theater district is amazing. The food and beer were great. It was a bit loud but not so bad that a conversation could not take place. Highly recommend!

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42N at The Flats is rated 4.6 stars by 71 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
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674 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14203

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Main St between Tupper & Chippewa
  • Neighborhood
    Buffalo
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Bistro, Brewery
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Conveniently located off the Metro Rail. Accessible from Key Bank Center, Canalside, and University of Buffalo North campus.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Alex Obenauer
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Catering is available through Queen City Bistro. Options range from appetizers to full buffets and plated options. For more information contact QueenCityBistroBuffalo@gmail.com.
  • Private party facilities
    Spaces available for private events & corporate happy hours.
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