Diners' Choice: Good for groups restaurants in Western New York

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Updated June 05, 2025

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Waterstone Grill

4.7

4.7 (334)

$31 to $50

American

Hamburg

About the restaurant

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Top review

MegVIP

Dined on Jun 12, 2025

Sara was an excellent server! So helpful, knowledgeable, patient. Just wonderful!

Fortune's Italian Steakhouse

4.7

4.7 (405)

$31 to $50

Italian

Batavia

About the restaurant

Begin or end a night of gaming at Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel’s Fortune’s Italian restaurant. Fortune’s is located at the south end of our gaming floor and offers a fine-dining atmosphere and a variety of great food and drinks, including homemade pasta, steak & salads. Reserve a spot to meet with friends or a date, and enjoy a night out served by Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel’s professional staff. Family members of all ages are welcome to dine at Fortune's. Kid menus and prices are available for those 10 and under. Please keep in mind that no one under 18 years is allowed on the gaming floor. If you will have guests under 18 years of age with your party, please enter through valet parking. If you have a larger party please call our restaurant (585) 367-8863.

We will gladly help you celebrate your special occasion - with the purchase of any dessert we will add a candle and a celebratory message.

Top review

Martin

Dined 3 days ago

Really good food a place you should eat 5 stars we will be coming back.

Mason's Grille 52

4.6

4.6 (1076)

$30 and under

American

Buffalo

About the restaurant

Welcome to Mason’s Grille 52!

Located on historic Main Street in the Village of Hamburg Mason's is a neighborhood gem. The Ayer family has been proud to serve this
community since 2004. Our goal is to continue providing the best possible experience for our guests.

Mason's Grille offers a comfortable, casual, fine dining experience. Our menu succeeds in satisfying everyone. From tasty appetizers such as our Bacon BBQ Wrapped Shrimp and specialty Flatbreads to a variety of freshly tossed salads, homemade soups, mouthwatering sandwiches, chicken wings and delicious dinners such as Macadamia Crusted Salmon, Certified Black Angus steaks and Bourbon Glazed Pork Chops. Even our desserts are delightful!

Our full-service bar features 10 draft beers ranging from your favorite domestic to some of the best local micro and craft brews around. Mason's also has a full martini and extensive wine list .

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Michael

Dined 5 days ago

Everything was excellent never had a bad meal yet The staff very curtious The owner and chef very nice Great place to go to !!!!

Hofbrauhaus- Buffalo

4.6

4.6 (2178)

$30 and under

German

Buffalo

About the restaurant

Hofbräuhaus Buffalo, German Inspired and Locally Owned.

Steps away from the KeyBank Center and Canalside, we are Buffalo's biggest party! Featuring live music, indoor and outdoor dining, Hofbräu Beer brewed on-site, and the best Bavarian cuisine. Hofbräuhaus Buffalo welcomes parties of all sizes!

For events, please reach our Director of Marketing and Events at MC@hofbrauhausbuffalo.com
If you encounter any issues booking your reservation, please call us at 716-939-BEER (2337) for assistance.

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Jerry

Dined 4 days ago

The special was good and Lindsay is always a great waitress.

Jack Rabbit

4.6

4.6 (446)

$30 and under

Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

Buffalo

About the restaurant

Saturday & Sunday: (brunch until 3pm) The kitchen closes at 10pm nightly.

Top review

Samantha

Dined on Jun 15, 2025

Jack Rabbit is always a great time - there were four of us and we all ordered different meals and everyone was super happy with what they had ordered. Our server was great, they were friendly and attentive but gave us plenty of time to look over the menu. We were in the back of the restaurant and I would definitely say this is my preference. I had the guava mimosa and the loaded tots - I would have preferred slightly more champagne in my mimosa but it was still very good

Texas de Brazil - Buffalo

4.5

4.5 (4182)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Buffalo

About the restaurant

Texas de Brazil, is a Brazilian steakhouse, or churrascaria, that features endless servings of flame-grilled beef, lamb, pork, chicken, and Brazilian sausage as well as an extravagant salad area with a wide array of seasonal chef-crafted items.

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Andrew

Dined 6 days ago

The food is excellent. Although probably most known for the “all-you-can-eat“ meats, the salad bar is really superb. I think one should appreciate the variety of the meats and not necessarily the “all-you-can-eat“ nature of it. Enjoy the salad bar. Pace yourself with the meat. Also, people there are very nice. It’s a very welcoming environment. It’s a particularly good value using the VIP card, which my friends and I purchase each year.

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Carte Blanche

4.5

4.5 (1645)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Hamburg

About the restaurant

The Carte Blanche Team is passionate about combining fresh ingredients to create a local cuisine for the Hamburg NY area. We are dedicated to creating an atmosphere that is both friendly and inviting for our local residents and visitors.
During this time we must follow all CDC guidelines regarding masks.
Guests must arrive promptly for their reservation wearing a mask. When moving throughout our space we require you to be wearing face covering correctly. Guests who arrive without masks will not be allowed to enter. Please understand that we are trying to keep our staff, their families and you safe during this time.
Reservations are given a 15 minute grace period. We ask that if you are going to arrive late or if you have to cancel your reservation please alert us as soon as possible. Given our smaller capacity all tables are given a 90 minute time limit to ensure proper sanitation and so that we can seat future reservations in a timely manner.

Top review

David R

Dined on Jun 10, 2025

Nice small place. Good variety of small plates and entrees. Caesar salad and Stuffed Hungarian Peppers were really good. Chocolate Mousse was a bit different, but outstanding.

Blue Cave Italian Restaurant

4.4

4.4 (250)

$30 and under

Italian

Lewiston

About the restaurant

Experience contemporary Italian cuisine in a warm, casual setting at Blue Cave Italian.
Led by Chef Mario Bianca—originally from southern Italy—our kitchen brings together the bold, traditional flavors of Sicily with a modern Italian twist. Every dish is freshly prepared with passion and authenticity.
While our food and wine are thoughtfully curated, our vibe is laid-back and welcoming. We offer good food, good wine, and genuine hospitality. Whether you're planning a romantic date night, a family dinner, or celebrating a special occasion, Blue Cave offers a welcoming atmosphere in the heart of the historic Village of Lewiston, NY.

Top review

Christine

Dined on Jun 11, 2025

We thoroughly enjoyed our meal at Blue Cave. We are entertaining an out of town guest and our first thought was to bring him to this lovely restaurant. From Lola's warm greeting at the door to Peter's professional and thoughtful service, we had a great evening with family and friends. I ordered the short ribs (my favorite) and our guest did as well. They were tender and flavorful. Highly recommend. A great choice for gluten free me!!

Aloha Krab

4.3

4.3 (181)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Buffalo

About the restaurant

Unique cuisine offers a dining space to serve some Seafood favorites in our locations. Enjoy different authentic dishes, the friendly service and lively environment. Seafood menu inspired by authentic special flavors and influences, created exclusively for you.

Relaxing unique modern cuisine, with our friendly and knowledgeable staff prepare to ensure an excellent dining experience. Extraordinary specialty, authentic taste carefully selects the freshest ingredients and serving traditional Seafood culinary skills to satisfy your taste buds.

These are more than just words on our menu – it’s our promise that all of the seafood we serve is sourced to the highest standards. Because we believe it’s our responsibility to protect and preserve our oceans and marine life for generations to come.

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Renee

Dined on May 9, 2025

Delicious. We will be back. Great food and great service

Steelbound Williamsville

3.9

3.9 (10)

$30 and under

Brewery

Williamsville

About the restaurant

Steelbound offers a unique and extraordinary experience that is unlike anything you have encountered before. It combines the worlds of brewery, distillery, fusion restaurant, with Indian accents and redefined bar classics and a hotel that prioritizes comfort and exceptional service. "Unlike any experience you've ever had."

Top review

Kenneth

Dined on May 11, 2025

Location is great. Parking is easy. Hostess very friendly. Female server was outstanding. Food and drink selection was interesting. Food quality very good quality. Desserts were excellent.

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