Located in Erie County, Cheektowaga, New York is approximately 5 miles east of Buffalo. For tourists, the Cheektowaga area features attractions such as the Cheektowaga Historical Museum, the Africana Research Museum and Dingens Park. In addition to the numerous chain restaurants, Cheektowaga has a variety of independently owned establishments for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Specializing in Mediterranean cuisine, Alton's Restaurant is located on Walden Avenue in Cheektowaga. The dinner menu begins with 11 appetizers, such as the chicken souvlaki quesadilla, a flour tortilla filled with grilled chicken, tomatoes, sauteed onions and a blend of feta, Monterrey jack and cheddar cheeses served with dill sauce. A specialty entree is the lamb chops, marinated in olive oil, lemon and Greek spices then served with a Greek salad, potatoes and fresh pita bread. The restaurant serves beer and wine. Alton's Restaurant operates 24 hours per day Mondays through Saturdays and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner on Sundays. Reservations are not taken. Casual attire is appropriate. A children's menu is available for young diners, and vegetarian dishes are available.
Alton's Restaurant
2250 Walden Ave.
Cheektowaga, NY 14225
716-681-7055
altonsrestaurant.com
Tony's Pizza & Pasta has served the community of Cheektowaga since 1967. Fourteen appetizers lead the menu, such as Tony's greens, which consists of spinach, dandelion greens, cappicola, bread crumbs, Romano cheese and hot cherry peppers sauteed and topped with mozzarella cheese. The restaurant is known for its pizza, of which it serves 16 specialty varieties. One such pie is Tony's white pizza, topped with fresh tomatoes, olive oil and garlic rather than tomato sauce and then covered with basil and a blend of three Italian cheeses. Sandwiches, pastas, chicken, veal and seafood dishes are also served. The restaurant has an all-you-can-eat soup and salad bar. Tony's Pizza & Pasta is open daily for lunch and dinner. Reservations are not taken. Casual attire is the norm.
Tony's Pizza & Pasta
2770 Union Road
Cheektowaga, NY 14227
716-681-8440
tonyspizzaandpasta.com
Serving American cuisine and bar fare, Danny's Restaurant is a family owned establishment on Genesse Street. To begin the meal, diners can choose from one of 16 appetizers, such as the potato skins, shrimp cocktail or chicken wings, served in mild, hot or barbecue sauces. A featured dinner is the autumn tips, shrimp, chicken or beef, asparagus, sun-dried tomatoes and bacon served over farfalle pasta. Seafood lovers can opt for the grilled Nova Scotia salmon. A salad bar is featured. The menu also includes steaks, ribs, pastas and Italian dishes such as chicken cacciatore. The restaurant has a full bar. Danny's Restaurant is open for lunch Mondays through Saturdays, brunch on Sundays and dinner nightly. Reservations are not accepted. Casual attire is acceptable.
Danny's Restaurant
3715 Genesee St.
Cheektowaga, NY 14225
716-634-1780
annysrestaurant.com
