Johnny D's

Name: Johnny D's
Address: 2 Fountain Plz, Buffalo, NY, United States, 14202
Telephone: (716) 322-1040
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.1

4.1 (102)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

2 Fountain Plz, Buffalo, NY 14202

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2 people

Jul 9, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

Good for business meals
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

Johnny D's Restaurant is the perfect choice for locals and travelers alike, offering a dining experience that caters to all audiences, within the Hyatt Regency Buffalo, makes us an ideal spot for business travelers, traveling sports groups, and anyone looking to enjoy a meal that embodies the spirit of Buffalo.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, American
Hours of operation
Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(716) 322-1040
Website
https://jdbuffalo.co/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Ken Legnon
Private party facilities
Enjoy an intimate dining experience in our exclusive private space, perfect for special occasions, business meetings, or private gatherings of up to 70 people.
Private party contact
Chris Harter - Owner: (716) 322-1040

Location
2 Fountain Plz, Buffalo, NY 14202
Neighborhood
Buffalo
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

What 102 people are saying

Johnny D's reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

3.9Food
4.3Service
4.2Ambience
4.0Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Western New York
Great for brunch
Western New York
Innovative
Western New York
Good for groups
Western New York
Healthy
Western New York
Hot spot
Western New York
Good for special occasions
Western New York
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Review summary

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Johnny D's offers a charming dining experience with "excellent service" and a delightful ambiance. Guests praise the live piano music and the owner's attentive presence. While some dishes receive mixed reviews, many find the food "delicious" and enjoy the diverse menu options. Ideal for both celebrations and memorable evenings.

102 Reviews

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Brian VIP
New York City55 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 28, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Service just okay. Sat outside and didn't seem as though they were set up for outside service. Tables randomly set and not complete.
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Josh
Baltimore / Maryland11 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 28, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Unfortunately the food was very lackluster. The shrimp scampi was more of pasta in soup as the “sauce” was incredibly watery and loose. The shrimp was also very overcooked the rubbery. The flavor on the steak frites was ok, but for $36 it felt very overpriced for the quality of the food. The service was fantastic and our waitress was very kind and attentive, but I would not go back for a second meal.
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Charles
New York City5 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 27, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
The food was great we had the lobster and scallops very nice portions and taste was very good. Service at table was very slow and it’s very dark inside we noticed drapes closed when there are big windows to have open…piano guy was fun, however.
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Alisha
New York State1 review
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We used to come here when it was E.B. Greenes as our yearly anniversary spot. We were so excited to see it reopen after Morton's. The owner has come over to the table to check on us every time we have come. He honored E.B. Greenes by keeping the piano and the man that played it. The tables are always clean and the staff is always professional. It is nice to have a nice dinner downtown and have our original vibe that we had the first 7 years of our anniversaries. We love this place and will return next year. Only suggestion I would have is to have a bigger champagne or sparkling wine list for people that want to go and celebrate big moments. We miss that champagne bucket next to the table. Otherwise, food was great, everything was as it should be.
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Lisa
New York City2 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
It was an average to good experience. Everyone was very friendly and our food was good. However, they may have been understaffed due to the holiday weekend. Took a long time for drinks and for our waiter to take our orders. The gentleman that I believe was the manager did step up and help when need which was wonderful to see. The biggest reason for the lower rating was the fact that our waiter brought over the check and never asked if we wanted dessert or anything else. Felt as if we were being pushed out.
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Lamar
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Wanted to take my wife out for a date night, never patronized this restaurant but found that it was open on a Sunday. Once arrived we were automatically greeted at the door by who we found out to be the owner, once seated we looked over the menu which had some amazing selections but not too much where it would be overwhelming. The food was good, I had the lamb and an appetizer, my wife decided on the French onion soup that she raved about! Our server was amazing as well! He knew the menu and was very transparent about the dishes, unlike some place that will lie and say everything is great. We enjoyed ourselves and will for sure continue to patronize.
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Michael
New York City1 review
3.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Server was wonderful but I got the steak and the food was bland at best. Owner greeted the 3 tables around us but completely passed us as we tried to wave him down for desert menus. It wasn’t loud so we weren’t sure how he didn’t hear us but it may have not been on purpose. Desert was very good and the sides of the steak were very good as well but we most likely won’t be back. This very well could’ve been a one off experience so I urge you to give it a chance still because there are other items on the menu that could potentially be great, I just didn’t try them.
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Larry
Upstate New York2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife and I went for dinner before a show. Reservations were easy, we valet parked (and the hotel was very busy, but the valets were on their game) we were welcomed when we walked in, seated where we could hear the piano player. Food was excellent,,I had the Buccatini and Clams my wife had shrimp and grits and we split the Harvest salad. Everything was great.
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Deborah
New York City12 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
What a beautiful restaurant. The menu, wine and crafted cocktail list was perfectly chosen and price balanced with many options. The hard boiled eggs appetizer and shrimp cocktail was delish! We were greeted by the owner who checked on us a couple times. Very attentive and much appreciated. We saw they had live piano music on weekends. We will definitely return! Don’t forget to look at all the cool black-and-white murals of old Buffalo outside of the entrance! Cheers to continued success!
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Gary
Tulsa1 review
5.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a slow night on Easter Eve so we had focused service which was great. Dan was our server and he was excellent - gave great recommendations for food and drinks and everything was very good. We will be back for sure!
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Johnny D's is rated 4.1 stars by 102 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jul 9, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

2 Fountain Plz, Buffalo, NY 14202

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Buffalo
Hours of operation
Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Ken Legnon
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://jdbuffalo.co/
Phone number
(716) 322-1040
Private party facilities
Enjoy an intimate dining experience in our exclusive private space, perfect for special occasions, business meetings, or private gatherings of up to 70 people.
Private party contact
Chris Harter - Owner: (716) 322-1040

Johnny D's

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About this restaurant

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What 102 people are saying

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