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42N at The Flats, Buffalo, NY

42N at The Flats

4.7
4.7
63 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
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8:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
  • Great for craft beers
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for happy hour
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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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

Menu

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What 63 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Upstate New York

    Hot spot

  • Upstate New York

    Contemporary American

  • Western New York

    Best Overall

  • Western New York

    Best Food

  • Western New York

    Best Service

  • Western New York

    Best Value

  • Western New York

    Innovative

  • Western New York

    Good for groups

  • Western New York

    Hot spot

  • Western New York

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
42N at The Flats shines with "great food and service," offering a lively atmosphere perfect for theatergoers. Patrons rave about its "amazing food and drinks," and convenient location near Shea's Theater. Though the noise can be high due to its bustling vibe, the "beautiful space" and "attentive staff" are highly praised.
63 Reviews

  1. Tracy

    Upstate NY1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for dinner and a drink before a show at Shea’s. The location for the theater district is amazing. The food and beer were great. It was a bit loud but not so bad that a conversation could not take place. Highly recommend!

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  2. Colleen

    New York City7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    It was too loud to really comfortably have a conversation. It was cold and not really pleasant. Probably better as a bar than a restaurant but we went to eat and the food is just okay.

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  3. Richard VIP

    Las Vegas10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was great and the food was delivered hot and delicious. Great experience

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  4. Shannan

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and drinks! Perfect place to go before theater.

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  5. Louise

    New York City2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It took a long time to get our food after we ordered.

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  6. Glenn

    New York City2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Seemed to be rushed, trying to take plates when still eating.

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Aj

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service... good food... will def go again

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  8. Steve

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Always enjoy our meals here, definitely a new favorite. The food is always excellent, we have visited 4 times now. On this occasion, we brought family for an early dinner before the hockey game Saturday evening. They had never been but were impressed with their meals as well. I did notice that there seemed to be only one server for part of the time we were there. She seemed a bit overwhelmed until the dinner staff arrived around 4 PM or so, but everyone helped her get out of the weeds and it all ended well. Highly recommend.

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  9. JayG

    New York City48 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    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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  10. Steve

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    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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FAQs

42N at The Flats is rated 4.7 stars by 63 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for 42N at The Flats

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.
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