The Place

Though it's been remodeled and reopened under new management — a brand-new open floor plan provides some breathing room while retaining familiar elements like the kitschy green plaid wallpaper and creaky hardwood floor — The Place still boasts a "where everybody knows your name" ambience that contrasts with the snobby pretentiousness of the rest of the Elmwood Village. To go along with the snazzy new copper-topped bar, The Place's menu includes unpretentious but reliably good pub grub such as sandwiches, burgers, wings, and simple entrees.

Address

229 Lexington Ave.

Getting there

Metro Bus 7, 12 or 20

Hours

Mon-Thu 4-10PM, Fri Sat 4-11PM, Sun 4-9PM

Price

$15-40

Website

theplacebuffalo.com (opens in a new tab)