Jamestown, New York Restaurants

Whether you're biking through Allen Park, walking in Chadakoin Park or paddling down the Chadakoin River, when visiting Jamestown, you are going to need something to eat. While many stick with the chain restaurants like Friendly's Applebees and Outback, a better choice would be some privately owned restaurants. Jamestown has plenty of them. Here are some favorites.

Macduff's Restaurant

Macduff's has, as the website says, "Everything you never expected in a Jamestown restaurant." Despite its very Scottish name, Macduff's actually serves French cuisine. Though the permanent menu is rather short, only offering two appetizers, three entrees and two desserts, there is a fantastic "verbal" menu that changes nightly. Don't expect a cheap meal here, as Macduff's will run you upwards of $30 per person.

Macduff's Restaurant
317 Pine Street
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 664-9414
http://www.macduffsrestaurant.com/

Forte

Forte serves very worldly cuisine, with dishes from a variety of places. Serving dishes like mac and cheese, escargot and a falafel burger, you can expect a variety of choices from Forte's eclectic menu. Their dining room and bar are decorated in a deep red dressed with various modern art paintings. This place will run you a minimum of $20 for dinner per person.

Forte
114 E 3rd St
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 484-6063
http://fortetherestaurant.com/

Honest John's Restaurant

If you're in the mood for pizza, then Honest John's is the place. Though it's like your typical take out pizza place, you can certainly sit in and eat. Along with a variety of pizzas and toppings to choose from, Honest John's also makes a variety of sub sandwiches and hot wings. A large pizza here runs about $10, but if you're planning on just a quick lunch or dinner here, then expect to spend about $7 - $8 per person.

Honest John's Restaurant
1245 E 2nd Street
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 665-3500
http://www.honestjohnspizza.com

Oriental Star Buffet

After a fun filled day of outdoor activities, we all get a bit hungry. What better place to go than an all-you-can-eat Chinese Buffet. Oriental Star has over 40 items on the buffet at any given time, giving everyone in your party plenty to choose from. From classic General Tso's Chicken to Shrimp Fried Rice, this place has all you need. Dinner here will cost about $12 per person.

Oriental Star Buffet
7 S Main Street
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 488-9898
http://www.orientalstarbuffet.com/

Article Written By James Mascia

James Mascia is an English teacher in Maryland, currently teaching at the high school and post-secondary levels. Mascia earned his bachelor's degree in creative writing and culinary arts from SUNY New Paltz and his master's degree in education from Dowling College. He has been writing articles online on multiple subjects since 2006.

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