42N at The Flats

4.8

55 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Great for happy hour
Great for craft beers
Good for groups

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 55 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Upstate New York
Hot spot
Upstate New York
Lively
Upstate New York
Contemporary American
Western New York
Best Value
Western New York
Kid-friendly
Western New York
Innovative
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 "amazing food," "excellent service," and a "beautiful space." It's the perfect spot for a quick bite before a show, featuring a vast craft beer selection and delicious menu options. While it can get "quite loud," the friendly and efficient service ensures a satisfying visit.

55 Reviews

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JayG
New York City
48 reviews
5.0
48 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great location near Shea's and 710 Main theater. Very roomy, nice menu, excellent service.
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Steve
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Another great experience here. Quickly becoming one of our favorite spots for a meal downtown, looking forward to the next visit!
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Rick
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Top notch all the way around! Can’t wait to go back!
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Annalyse
Upstate NY
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious can came out pretty quick, server was nice and restaurant was beautiful! A decent sized burger and fries for 13 bucks… can’t beat it!
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Diane
New York City
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Pleasant greeting from the hostess for our reserved table. Josh, our server was prompt and courteous. Wine was not corked, but no big deal ( it is a brewery) . Pizza flat bread was delicious, full of pesto and arugula. We were not rushed. Nice eatery.
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Michele
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Tasty craft beer selection, many alternatives of beer is not your thing, delicious food, wonderful service and beautiful space! Went to a show at Town Ballroom and made a reservation. Easy and well worth it! Steps to Town Ballroom and Shea’s Theater. We will be back!👍 Thank you
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Lisa
New York City
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food was great but we got our appetizer and our mains at the same time (after a lengthy wait) and one of the sides was wrong but quickly corrected. Didn't just happen to our table unfortunately. Staff just said "sorry" dropped the food and went about their business. Guessing It wasn't all the servers fault but don't offer appetizers (as we ordered it) if you can't get them to come out before the entrees.
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Steve
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We came on a Friday before a show at Shea's, the place was very busy which was nice to see. Due to our work schedules and show start time, we had to rush through our meal but we were impressed with the food and are looking forward to returning when we have more time to try more of the menu.
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Elwyn
Upstate NY
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
42 North offered our family excellent dining experience after a Shea’s performance. Our server was very helpful and attentive and our meals were excellent.
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Janet
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful and clean new space. Amazing food and drinks and excellent service. We will definitely be visiting again.
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FAQs

42N at The Flats is rated 4.8 stars by 55 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 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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Dining areas

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What 55 people are saying

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Review summary

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