Buffalo
Roemerberg, Frankfurt
Restaurant in Frankfurt, Germany
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Buffalo is a walk-in-friendly spot on Kaiserhofstraße, open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. The venue offers approachable dining near Frankfurt's Hauptwache without formal reservations or advance booking, making it a practical choice for shoppers, tourists, and office groups seeking flexibility over fine-dining precision.
About Buffalo
Buffalo is a Frankfurt venue with a smart-casual dress code and opening hours from 11:30 AM to 10:30 PM Monday through Saturday. It is closed on Sundays. Beyond those basics, public planning details such as menu style, pricing, booking process, seating layout, and service format are not provided here, so the safest way to approach a visit is to confirm any specific needs directly before you go.
The Room and Format
Buffalo is in Frankfurt, follows a smart-casual dress code, and operates Monday through Saturday from 11:30 AM to 10:30 PM, with Sunday closed. Specifics such as seat count, room layout, bar seating, menu format, chef information, and price range are not confirmed. Plan around the stated hours, dress neatly but not formally, and avoid assuming a particular dining format unless you have checked with the venue.
Who Books Here, and When
Buffalo may be worth considering when you want a Frankfurt dining option that is open through the day and evening from Monday to Saturday. Because reservation policies, group capacity, and walk-in availability are not confirmed, diners with timing constraints or larger parties should confirm arrangements directly. If you are comparing options within Frankfurt's restaurant scene, Buffalo sits alongside other named venues such as Mutter Ernst, Höfchen, Die Leiter, Heidi und Paul, and Restaurant Schönemann.
The Sunday closure is the clearest planning limitation: choose a Monday-through-Saturday visit, and note the 10:30 PM closing time. The 11:30 AM opening gives a broad window for daytime or evening plans, but a separate lunch menu, dinner menu, price tier, or tasting-menu structure is not listed. For the most accurate expectations, contact the venue before relying on any unlisted service detail.
For visitors coordinating meals with Frankfurt's hotels or other plans in the city, Buffalo's profile is simple: Frankfurt location, smart-casual dress, Monday-to-Saturday hours, and Sunday closure. Treat any more specific claims about atmosphere, booking ease, menu, drinks, or group suitability as unconfirmed unless directly by the venue.
Planning details
- Location
- Kaiserhofstraße 18-20, 60313 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
- Website
- buffalo-steakhaus.de
- Phone
- +494969285796
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Buffalo sits squarely in Frankfurt's commercial heart, projecting the easy confidence of a well-placed steakhouse. The room leans on classic, cozy foundations while trading on the kinetic energy of Kaiserhofstraße — a busy corridor that draws after-work professionals, international visitors and locals alike. It reads as polished rather than flashy, a place that meets the expectations of business travelers and neighborhood regulars with steady consistency. The result is a comfortable, urbane environment that feels both familiar and attuned to the brisk rhythms of Innenstadt life.
Best For
This is primarily a dinner destination well suited to business dinners and after-work gatherings. Its central address near the Hauptwache and the Zeil makes it convenient for visitors arriving by transit or for colleagues meeting after the workday; the city's trade-fair and banking activity also brings a steady stream of out-of-town guests looking for reliable, well-executed steakhouse cooking. Groups and parties that want a straightforward, centrally located option will find Buffalo plays to those needs without fuss.
Ordering Tips
Expect a steady evening rhythm on this stretch of Kaiserhofstraße and plan accordingly: reservations are sensible, especially on weeknights and during trade-fair periods when visitor traffic peaks. The venue's position in the Innenstadt means turnover is consistent, so allow a little extra time for larger groups. If you're visiting from out of town, treat Buffalo as a dependable central stop for a classic steakhouse dinner that fits neatly into a busy Frankfurt itinerary.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy atmosphere with friendly service and a classic steakhouse feel.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Kaiserhofstraße 18-20, 60313 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Planning details
Location
Kaiserhofstraße 18-20, 60313 Frankfurt am Main, Germany · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Höfchen, Notable alternative
- Die Leiter, Notable alternative
- Heidi und Paul, Notable alternative
- Restaurant Schönemann, Notable alternative
- Mutter Ernst, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
Buffalo sits at the opposite end of Frankfurt's booking spectrum from Mutter Ernst, which demands weeks of advance planning and delivers tasting-menu ambition. If you're willing to trade walk-in ease for culinary craft, Mutter Ernst justifies the reservation effort. Höfchen and Die Leiter occupy the middle ground, both require booking ahead but offer more refined cooking and thoughtful wine programs than Buffalo's casual format. For diners prioritizing convenience and central location over kitchen reputation, Buffalo delivers; for those who view dining as the trip's anchor experience, allocate your Frankfurt evening to one of the city's reservation-only addresses instead.
Heidi und Paul and Restaurant Schönemann provide comparable accessibility with more defined regional cooking styles, both venues lean into traditional German preparations and attract locals seeking familiar plates. If Buffalo's lack of published cuisine focus feels too generic, either of those two offers clearer identity without adding booking friction. The choice comes down to whether you want maximum flexibility (Buffalo) or a venue with stronger editorial presence (Heidi und Paul, Schönemann). For a quick Innenstadt meal between errands, Buffalo works; for a deliberate dinner, explore Frankfurt's first.
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Compare Buffalo
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | Frankfurt | No published awards |
| Höfchen | Frankfurt | No published awards |
| Die Leiter | Frankfurt | No published awards |
| Heidi und Paul | Frankfurt | No published awards |
| Restaurant Schönemann | Frankfurt on the Main | No published awards |
| Mutter Ernst | Frankfurt | No published awards |
How Buffalo Frankfurt compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to Buffalo in Frankfurt?
Other Frankfurt options to consider include Die Leiter, Heidi und Paul, Höfchen, Mutter Ernst, and Restaurant Schönemann. Specific differences in menu, price, atmosphere, or booking format are best compared directly before choosing.
Can I eat at the bar at Buffalo?
Bar seating is not listed. The confirmed details are Buffalo's Frankfurt location, smart-casual dress code, Monday-to-Saturday hours from 11:30 AM to 10:30 PM, and Sunday closure.
What should I wear to Buffalo?
Buffalo's dress code is smart casual. Choose neat, comfortable clothing rather than assuming either formalwear or very casual attire is appropriate.
Is lunch or dinner better at Buffalo?
Buffalo is open from 11:30 AM to 10:30 PM Monday through Saturday and closed on Sunday. A separate lunch or dinner format is not listed, so choose your time based on the published hours and confirm any menu or service details directly.
Can Buffalo accommodate groups?
Group capacity and seating arrangements are not listed. For parties, especially larger ones, contact Buffalo directly to confirm availability within its Monday-to-Saturday opening hours.
