Diners' Choice: Healthy restaurants in Western New York

OpenTable

Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall healthy cuisine in Western New York? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Trattoria Aroma - Williamsville

4.7

4.7 (666)

$30 and under

Italian

Williamsville

About the restaurant

Trattoria Aroma-Williamsville is known for rustic, regional Italian cooking in a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere. Guests from Western New York and beyond have enjoyed our homemade bread, pasta and menu specialties for over 20 years. Enjoy our famous freshly made Napolitan Pizzas, Pasta Bolognese, Veal Saltimboca and daily Chef's specials. We feature a full bar along with the only all Italian Wine List in the area. Our in house Sommelier, Joseph will be happy to recommend the perfect glass or bottle of wine or make your favorite cocktail. End your meal with homemade Tiramisu, Cannoli and Gelato or just enjoy a Cappuccino with our signature Biscotti. Simple meal or special occasion, Trattoria Aroma-Williamsville is your destination for Italian food. Buon Appetito!

Top review

Luke

Dined on Dec 12, 2024

Trattoria Aroma is a cozy little spot that feels like home. The food is fantastic, and the service is friendly and attentive. It's a great place to enjoy a high quality meal with friends and family

Mason's Grille 52

4.7

4.7 (1022)

$30 and under

American

Buffalo

About the restaurant

Welcome to Mason’s Grille 52!

Located on historic Main Street in the Village of Hamburg Mason's is a neighborhood gem. The Ayer family has been proud to serve this
community since 2004. Our goal is to continue providing the best possible experience for our guests.

Mason's Grille offers a comfortable, casual, fine dining experience. Our menu succeeds in satisfying everyone. From tasty appetizers such as our Bacon BBQ Wrapped Shrimp and specialty Flatbreads to a variety of freshly tossed salads, homemade soups, mouthwatering sandwiches, chicken wings and delicious dinners such as Macadamia Crusted Salmon, Certified Black Angus steaks and Bourbon Glazed Pork Chops. Even our desserts are delightful!

Our full-service bar features 10 draft beers ranging from your favorite domestic to some of the best local micro and craft brews around. Mason's also has a full martini and extensive wine list .

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Jeanne

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent food and service!! We'll definitely be back! I highly recommend the Sweet Potato Chicken & Pears!!

The Colden Mill Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (430)

$31 to $50

American

Buffalo

About the restaurant

The Colden Mill strives to make your dining experience unique and memorable, and is located just minutes from Kissing Bridge at 8348 Boston Colden Road. The historic and rustic atmosphere of the once grain mill dating back to the 1830’s, gives the impression of a time to be remembered. We aim to delight our guests with our Contemporary American menu created by award winning executive chef Matthew Webb, highlighting Western New York’s abundant variety of produce and meats. Our casual yet elegant dining atmosphere always welcomes skiers and families alike. While our restaurant offers dinner service Tuesday – Saturday, our two banquet rooms can accommodate parties of up to 50 & 80 guests for parties 7 days a week, and also on or off-premise catering for any occasion.

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Connie

Dined 7 days ago

If I lived closer to The Colden Mill, I would definitely be there more often for its food and ambiance ... very cozy. I absolutely love it there. The first time I went there was about 40 years ago ... as beautiful as ever.

Acropolis OPA

4.6

4.6 (62)

$30 and under

Greek

Buffalo

About the restaurant

Acropolis OPA is a modern Greek/Mediterranean neighborhood restaurant located in the heart of Williamsville, NY. We offer a great breakfast and lunch program and a weekend brunch menu as well. Open 6 days a week 8am-9pm Wednesday through Saturday. Tuesday and Sunday we open 8am-4pm. Mondays we are closed. We are known for our breakfast and lunch and dinner and our signature dish is our Souvlaki Salad. For dinner, Our Roasted Lamb Shank is a must. Authentic dishes like Pastitsio and Mousaka and desserts like Rice Pudding and Bougatsa and Baklava are made in house by Effe who started the restaurant in 1982.

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JimVIP

Dined 4 days ago

The bagel with lox was outstanding. As was the Avocado toast.

Patina 250

4.6

4.6 (1538)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Buffalo

About the restaurant

Patina 250 serves seasonal menus using fresh, locally-sourced ingredients, offering thoughtful, flavor-infused variations on the authentic tastes of Western New York. The restaurant interior offers a refined, welcoming atmosphere to enjoy drinks, shared plates or a full dining experience. Local artists’ work contributes to the modern mood with paintings, elaborate light fixtures and a sculptural wall installation. Owned by Delaware North, a global leader in hospitality.

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Steven

Dined 7 days ago

Service was great... Food was good, but for the price I thought it could be better.

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Jazzboline

4.6

4.6 (1832)

$31 to $50

American

Buffalo

About the restaurant

At Jazzboline (jazz-BOE-lynn), our goal is to create a memorable experience for our guests. Taking inspiration from different time frames and time zones, we have assembled a menu of variations and recreations of some of the classics of both modern and traditional cuisines and cocktails, as well as independently inspired creations of our own.

Come one, come all, come together.

Reservations can be made online, or over the phone at 716-839-2220.

Tables are reserved for 2 hours for parties up to 4.
Tables are reserved for 2.5 hours for parties of 5 or more.

Top review

Mary

Dined today

lovely and alive but relaxing atmosphere - service great. Food excellent.

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4.6

4.6 (38)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Buffalo

About the restaurant

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

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Elwyn

Dined 2 days ago

We enjoyed a relaxing evening in a wonderful Buffalo dining spot. Our waitress, Sam, was fantastic as was our meal.

Texas de Brazil - Buffalo

4.4

4.4 (4191)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Buffalo

About the restaurant

Texas de Brazil, is a Brazilian steakhouse, or churrascaria, that features endless servings of flame-grilled beef, lamb, pork, chicken, and Brazilian sausage as well as an extravagant salad area with a wide array of seasonal chef-crafted items.

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Jake

Dined 1 day ago

Good food. Food seemed to stop for awhile but started coming slowly again.

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HAPPY HOUR Mon-Fri

Rizotto Ristorante

4.2

4.2 (581)

$30 and under

Italian

Buffalo

About the restaurant

"Since opening in 2012 Rizotto Italian Eatery in Amherst has truly become local entrepreneur Michael Rizzo’s signature restaurant. Rizzo’s fifth restaurant in Western New York offers an casual dining experience with a menu that features a wide array of items including fresh seafood dishes, fine cuts of beef and traditional Italian pasta. A trendy Antipasto bar offers the perfect prelude to any meal. Guests can choose from a variety of items including roasted and grilled vegetables, specialty meats and cheeses, and several hot items such as homemade sausage, meatballs.

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Jay

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

food was very good outstanding service from Jake Great round table for eight. Made reservations for New Years Eve. Looking forward to return visit!

Parkway Prime Steakhouse & Lounge

3.8

3.8 (506)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Niagara Falls

About the restaurant

Parkway Prime Steakhouse & Lounge is open 7 days a week serving breakfast, lunch and dinner from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Sunday through Thursday and 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM on Friday and Saturdays.

Parkway Prime is a mid-priced Steakhouse. We also have 2 private dining rooms. Private Dining Room East can accommodate a maximum of 25 persons and Private Dining Room West with a maximum of 15 persons. A full service lounge featuring local and favorite brews, all American wine list and beverage menu. We also feature the DoubleTree a la carte menus for all meal periods.

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Deborah

Dined on Nov 28, 2024

Large portions of food, cooked to perfection except for green bean casserole, for which the server quickly offered another side and comped our bill. Server was excellent. Staff was friendly and welcoming.

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