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42N at The Flats, Buffalo, NY

42N at The Flats

4.6
4.6
42 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 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
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Menu

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What 42 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
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Upstate New York

    Healthy

  • Upstate New York

    Hot spot

  • Upstate New York

    Lively

  • Upstate New York

    Contemporary American

  • Western New York

    Child-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.

42 Reviews

  1. Diane

    New York City

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 1 day 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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  2. Marcy

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day 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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  3. Julia

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day 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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  4. Gretchen

    New York City

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 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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  5. Elwyn

    Upstate NY

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  6. Rob

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 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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  7. James

    Pittsburgh

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 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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  8. Denis

    New York City

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 10 December 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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  9. Amy

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was wonderful from the check in, to drinks at the bar to table service! They even had a phone charger for my husband to use while we sipped on Winter Ale! We’ll definitely be back!

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  10. Janet

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere, if you’re going to a show perfect location. Love their choice of craft cocktails. Smash burger is always our go to.

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FAQs

42N at The Flats is rated 4.6 stars by 42 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for 42N at The Flats

674 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14203

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Main St between Tupper & Chippewa
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
  • 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.
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