Lake Effect Diner

About the Business

Specialties

Lake Effect Diner is one of the last few dining car-style diners left in America. Lovingly restored by the Curtin family, this diner hearkens a better time. With old-fashioned milkshakes and a hearty menu of home favorites, Lake Effect has become a popular destination for locals and travelers. The Curtin family's decision to switch to a menu with a focus on meats, fruits and vegetables from Western New York's farms landed it a starring role on Food Network's "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" featuring Guy Fieri

History

Established in 1952.

Welcome to the Lake Effect Diner. It is our pleasure to offer the best quality food prepared by using age old traditional methods to bring you the most wholesome foods available. We cut no corners, curing and smoking meats(which can take over a week to prepare), grinding fresh Burgers and Sausages and using fresh local hormone free meats, dairy and produce whenever possible. The Diner is a circa 1952 Mountain View Diner vin#446 it was saved from demolition from Wayne Pennsylvania to Buffalo in 2001. Restored and equipped with a modern state of the art kitchen and a knowledgeable and passionate staff, the Lake Effect Diner continues to humbly serve the best we can and to simply make you, our guest, happy!

Meet the Business Owner

Business owner information

Tucker C.

Business Owner

Tucker and Erin Curtin have owned and operated The Steer and Lake Effect Diner for over 24 years, serving the freshest food and unique eats in Buffalo. Specializing in homemade breads, smoked bacon, hand cut steaks, and vegan options, the couple continue to serve quality foods for all their guests.