Graduation Dinner in Buffalo

[janetev]

My family of five wants to celebrate my brother's graduation in May with dinner in Buffalo and as Rochestarians we need some suggestions on a nice restaurant. Looking for a classic American cuisine, probably $25-30/person. We don't want to be yelling to each other so something on the quiet side. We were looking at Black & Blue Steak and Crab but aren't able to get a reso. Thanks!

[Cliocooks]

Where will you be for the graduation? Since you were looking at Black and Blue I'm thinking you'll be at UB? Are you looking for a restaurant nearby?

[janetev]

We are coming from Fredonia - we like Black and Blue in Rochester so we thought we would go there in Buffalo. Anywhere around Buffalo is fine.

[Cliocooks]

We haven't been to Black and Blue so I can't really compare. If you want steak, the Buffalo Chophouse (downtown) is very well-regarded--but again we haven't tried it.
We had a very good meal recently at Sonoma Grille on Main Street in Snyder. Another Main Street option is Shango, which is Cajun-influenced but not entirely Cajun. A very good downtown option is Bacchus. Another favorite is Hutch's--but then again that might be more expensive.

[janetev]

Those all sound like great suggestions. I also came across Oliver's which I may look into. Thanks!

[Cliocooks]

Olivers is excellent. it's quite pricey, though! There's also Rue Franklin, downtown.