42N at The Flats

4.5

32 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

Nov 22, 2024

11:30 PM

Booked 9 times today

Great for craft beers
Great for creative cocktails
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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 32 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

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
Healthy
Western New York
Hot spot
Western New York
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

42N at The Flats offers a vibrant dining experience with "excellent food and drinks" and a "spectacular" space. Conveniently located in Buffalo's theatre district, it's perfect for a pre-show meal. While the atmosphere is lively and sometimes loud, the "friendly staff" and "quick service" make it a memorable visit.

32 Reviews

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Amy
New York City
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food with reasonable prices. Huge selection of beers plus some local ciders and mixed drinks. Love that they use the local wineries as well! Only downside is that it can be quite loud when crowded. Unfortunately, that’s what happens with high ceilings. Great fell menu and waitress told us they will switch it up seasonally. Highly recommend the harvest salad and add chicken! Also the hummus platter is delicious too.
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Rachel
Minneapolis
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Popped in on a Saturday night. It was lively but it did not impact service. Beers and food were good.
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brian
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went for lunch before Hamilton @ Shea’s. Everything was great. 42 North Beers always good. Totally different vibe than East Aurora, more polished but still friendly
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Kim
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was very patient, as my friend and I were catching up on life and flow to order. Great service, great food. TY!
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Paige
New York City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
For being a bar there weren’t a lot of drink options! Great spot for a bite before hitting a show!
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Kelly
New York City
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very impressive second location for 42 North!! The space is spectacular, spacious, old-meets-new vibe. The food was delish, the beer phenomenal and the service spot on. Will definitely add 42N at The Flats to our dining out rotation!
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Jim
New York City
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
My burger was way over cooked as was the Mac & cheese
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on October 18, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We had a terrible experience. We had a 5:30 reservation that was made a month in advance, weren't seated until 6:05, and then didn't get any of our food until 6:50. We had tickets for Shea's with a show start at 7:30. The staff did nothing to compensate us for the delay. I am highly disappointed overall. We had to eat so fast I can't even comment on the taste or quality of the food. Poor management all around.
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Cynthia
New York State
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great choice for a quick bite before a show at Shea's or Town Ballroom.
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Debbie
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a fantastic newish place very conveniently located in the heart of the buffalo theatre district. Very friendly staff, great food, quick service and something for everyone on the menu. Perfect meetup spot for a meal before or after a performance at Sheas. Give it a try. You won't be disappointed!
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FAQs

42N at The Flats is rated 4.5 stars by 32 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

Nov 22, 2024

11:30 PM

Booked 9 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 32 people are saying

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