42N at The Flats

4.6

44 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Great for craft beers
Great for creative cocktails
Hot spot

42 North at The Flats is home to 42 North Brewing Company’s downtown taproom located in the historic Wurlitzer Flats building. In the heart of Buffalo’s theater district, craft beers and a full bar are complimented by creative and contemporary artisan fare from Queen City Bistro. Whether you are stopping in for a beverage or a full meal, 42 North at The Flats is designed to offer a great experience for all.

Reservations open 6 weeks in advance for bookings

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Bistro, Brewery
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(716) 815-4042
Website
http://42ntheflats.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Alex Obenauer
Catering
Catering is available through Queen City Bistro. Options range from appetizers to full buffets and plated options. For more information contact QueenCityBistroBuffalo@gmail.com.
Private party facilities
Spaces available for private events & corporate happy hours.

Location
674 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14203
Neighborhood
Buffalo
Cross street
Main St between Tupper & Chippewa
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Conveniently located off the Metro Rail. Accessible from Key Bank Center, Canalside, and University of Buffalo North campus.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 44 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Upstate New York
Healthy
Upstate New York
Hot spot
Upstate New York
Lively
Upstate New York
Contemporary American
Western New York
Kid-friendly
Western New York
Innovative
Western New York
Good for groups
Western New York
Healthy
Western New York
Hot spot
Western New York
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

42N at The Flats offers a lively atmosphere with "great food and service" perfect for pre-show dining in Buffalo's theater district. Guests appreciate the "fast, accurate, and easy" QR code ordering system. Although it can be "quite loud," the diverse menu and craft cocktails make it a must-visit spot.

44 Reviews

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Jackie
VIP
New York City
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our staff was so attentive and thoughtful. We were able to add two of our family members to our reservation with no problem. Quick service with delicious food; truffle fries were the best I have had in a LONG time!!
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Justin
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect experience , we will definitely be back soon.
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Marcy
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food & great service. A bit loud and felt a little crowded at a table for 2.
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Diane
New York City
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Server was attentive and kind. Food was tasty and served hot. Nice. Atmosphere casual, but a bit noisy, tall ceilings. Headed to theater after dinner, we were served in plenty of time to socialize, eat slow and pay our bill and make the show. Plus use the clean restrooms.
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Julia
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I went to 42N at the Flats with 2 friends after a matinee at Shea's. The space is beautiful. It was busy but not noisy--very conducive to private conversation. Food was delicious I wish I could remember our server's name. He was very friendly and accommodating, knew the menu well, and was quite efficient. It couldn't have been much more convenient to Shea's. All in all, we had a great experience. I would definitely go back.
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Gretchen
New York City
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
42N at the Flats has a cool vibe, bustling with diners and those just socializing at the bar. Our server was very attentive and the food delicious. My husband and I each had a burger. He ordered his with the homemade chips and they arrived still slightly warm. I tried the French fries and they were also great. He had a seasonal beer and I had an N/A Athletic. He liked his selection and I was happy that there were non-alcoholic choices for me. This is a great location to eat before a show or when headed to a hockey game.
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Elwyn
Upstate NY
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed a relaxing evening in a wonderful Buffalo dining spot. Our waitress, Sam, was fantastic as was our meal.
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Rob
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time their our waiter Bobby was great very helpful, food was amazing . Will definitely be back
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James
Pittsburgh
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was excellent, service was great. Will be back
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Denis
New York City
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We picked this place because it was reasonably priced and was near our hotel. The room was fairly long, with a high ceiling, nicely lit and decorated with some historical looking pictures. The high ceiling made it a little echo-y since there wasn't really anything to absorb the sound. It wasn't crowded, but that wasn't too surprising for a rainy Tuesday evening in the theater district. The food was excellent and the service was great. I has a very good red blend wine that was delicious. I would still go back there if I get to Buffalo again.
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42N at The Flats is rated 4.6 stars by 44 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

674 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14203

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Main St between Tupper & Chippewa
Neighborhood
Buffalo
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Bistro, Brewery
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Conveniently located off the Metro Rail. Accessible from Key Bank Center, Canalside, and University of Buffalo North campus.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Alex Obenauer
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://42ntheflats.com/
Phone number
(716) 815-4042
Catering
Catering is available through Queen City Bistro. Options range from appetizers to full buffets and plated options. For more information contact QueenCityBistroBuffalo@gmail.com.
Private party facilities
Spaces available for private events & corporate happy hours.

42N at The Flats

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What 44 people are saying

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