EatDowntown

Toutant

The erstwhile Golden Swan has been revamped into three floors of class, with a restored bar at street level, upper floors with great views over the skyline, and an understated decor that's mindful of the building's historic character. But you're here to eat, not for the view or the decor, and at Toutant the menu of Southern and Cajun specialties is small in size but superlative in quality. Start off with an appetizer of flaky "cast-iron cornbread", fried pork cracklins that according to one reviewer "taste like bacon-flavored chips", or house-smoked sausage and bacon, then move on to mains such as excellent fried chicken — crunchy and not too greasy — or jambalaya whose spiciness you can adjust to your taste. Weak spots include the service (slow and inept) and the noise level (deafening when the place is crowded).

Address: 437 Ellicott St.
Getting there: Metro Rail: Fountain Plaza
Hours: Thu-Mon 5PM-2AM, Sun brunch 11:30AM-2:30PM
Price: $15-55
Website: toutantbuffalo.com (opens in a new tab)

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