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42N at The Flats, Buffalo, NY

42N at The Flats

4.5
4.5
33 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 16 times today
  • Great for craft beers
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Lively
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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 33 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

    Child-friendly

  • 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 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.

33 Reviews

  1. 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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  2. Amy

    New York City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    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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  3. Rachel

    Minneapolis

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 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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  4. brian

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 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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  5. Kim

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 October 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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  6. Paige

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 October 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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  7. Kelly

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 19 October 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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  8. Jim

    New York City

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 18 October 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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  9. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 October 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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  10. Cynthia

    New York State

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 18 October 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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FAQs

42N at The Flats is rated 4.5 stars by 33 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
7:00 pm
Booked 16 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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, 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.
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