When it comes to the best seafood restaurants in Buffalo and WNY, locals know what they’re talking about. Western New York might not be oceanfront, but that doesn’t stop this region from having a serious seafood scene. From fresh lobster shacks on Lake Ontario to canal-side restaurants doing daily fish fry and full seafood menus, there’s no shortage of spots doing it right. We asked WNY seafood lovers to vote for their favorites and got hundreds of responses. These five came out on top. If you’re a fan of seafood boils or a die-hard fish fry devotee, you’ll want to bookmark this one.
Best of the Best
While many recommendations were mentioned more than once, there were certain places mentioned over and over (and over) again. It’s safe to say these are our readers’ top picks for seafood restaurants in order:
1st: Hayes Seafood House (Clarence)
2nd: 2 Forks Up (Getzville)…