Where to eat in Kenmore

Seventeen suggestions

A month or two ago, someone on social media asked for restaurant recommendations in Kenmore, NY and I made a note to create this collection that I am sharing today. The village of Kenmore spans less than two square miles and is home to more of my favorite restaurants than any other municipality. I want to buy a home in Kenmore. I want to grow old there. I want to begin my weekend mornings in retirement, sipping coffee and sampling specials at Nick’s Place Express. But that is only one restaurant in Kenmore that I whole-heartily recommend.

I messaged Mustachio’s pizza to request a map of their delivery zone because I want to ensure I do this home buying thing right. The last time I chose an apartment, I wandered just past that boundary and I don’t want to make that mistake twice.

Pad See Ew with beef at Chin Hills

I want to warm my body and soul on cold winter nights at Chin Hills, slurping soup or devouring Bibimbap served in a piping hot stone bowl with a bottom of crisped rice. Yes, I am banking on the continued success of my favorite restaurants in Kenmore as I plan the sight for my future home among them. I’ll be older. I’ll want to travel less. I’ll want everything close by—but maybe not too close. If I were able to reasonably walk to Frank Gourmet Hot Dogs, I might eat there every day.

Without further ado, I give you my list of restaurants I’ve enjoyed in the village of Kenmore or on Kenmore Ave. With each restaurant I’ll note the type of cuisine/food that can be enjoyed there and I’ll include the address as well as a link to their webpage or social media.

Me outside of King Condrell’s Candy & Ice Cream. Move over Shark-girl!

Amici Ristorante - 2516 Elmwood Ave: Italian

Chin Hills - 2756 Elmwood Ave: Korean & Burmese, Dolsot Bibimbap, and a vast selection of soups

Curry’s Restaurant And Pub - 864 Kenmore Ave: Buffalo bar food and everyday fish fry

Eat Rite Foods - 1 Delaware Road: Meal prep service (to-go; no dining-in)

Frank Gourmet Hot Dogs - 707 Kenmore Ave: Elevated hot-dogs, smash burgers, hand-cut fries and daily specials

Home Taste - 3106 Delaware Ave: Chinese, including the best dumplings (in my opinion)

India Star - 3167 Delaware Ave: Indian

Jay’s Artisan Wood Fired Pizza - 2872 Delaware Ave: Neapolitan & Detroit-style pizza

Mixed Green Salad at Jay’s Artisan Pizza

Kenmore Fish Market - 3279 Delaware Ave: fish/seafood market, fried fish & seafood

King Condrell’s Candy & Ice Cream - 2805 Delaware Ave: ice cream and chocolates

La Divina Tacos - 2896 Delaware Ave: Tacos, tortas, and quesadillas

Mike & Pop’s Bistro & Tavern - 3020 Delaware Ave: American comfort food

Mooney’s Sports Bar & Grill - 1531 Military Road: Pub food; killer Mac ‘n Cheese menu

Mustachio’s Pizzeria - 2701 Elmwood Ave: Pizza, wings, subs, and more

Nick’s Place Express - 2466 Elmwood Ave: Greek, breakfast/brunch/lunch , weekend specials

North End Bar & Grill - 2692 Elmwood Ave: Buffalo bar / American comfort food

The Delaware Pub & Grill - 3410 Delaware Ave: Contemporary American

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Jeff: (looking at my laptop) Are you writing about every restaurant in Kenmore?

Me: Only the ones I’ve been to.

Jeff: So most of them.

Despite all of the wonderful businesses that I have mentioned, I know that there are others that I am yet to try. Did I fail to mention your favorite in Kenmore? Tell me about it in the comments.

Also, if you or someone you know is planning to sell a smaller-sized home in the village of Kenmore or nearby, maybe let me know about that too?