Romanello's South is a part of the family-owned franchise that includes the Old Orchard Inn located in East Aurora, New York. This third-generation restaurant offers guests professional service in a family-friendly atmosphere. The dining room is elegantly designed with white linen table cloths and fireplace. This fine dining establishment is available for receptions and banquets for groups with up to 300 guests. The dinner menu has Italian and American classics such as Tuscan pasta, manicotti, grilled filet mignon, and pan-seared red snapper.
Romanello's South
5793 South Park Ave.
Hamburg, New York 14075
(716) 649-0450
romanellos.com
Root Five Waterfront restaurant is located on the shores of Lake Erie and boasts a full view of the city skyline and Canadian shore from the patio. The bar has an extensive collection that includes 20 drafts and more than 25 different bottled beers. In addition to the patio seating, there are two fireside dining rooms available. There are also banquet facilities available for social or business gatherings. Lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch are served. The dinner menu includes panko-crusted chicken, pork tenderloin, and lobster and shrimp penne. Note: Root Five reopens after remodeling on February 10, 2010.
Root Five Waterfront
4914 Lakeshore Road
Hamburg, NY 14075
(716) 627-5551
rootfive.com
Uncle Joe's is a family-owned and -operated diner that was opened more than 30 years ago in 1974. Uncle Joe's biggest rule is that nobody leaves the diner hungry. This is a traditional diner, with high-back booths and soda fountain counter seating, tiled floors and a neon clock above the food service area. Breakfast classics include corned beef and hash and steak and eggs. The menu has sandwich specialties like fried bologna and Italian sausage hoagie. There are also homestyle dinners like Joe's homemade meatloaf and southern fried chicken.
Uncle Joe's Diner
4869 Southwestern Blvd.
Hamburg, NY 14075
(716) 648-7154
unclejoesdiner.com