Full Gabriel's Gate menu for 2026 -- every category with current documented pricing. Buffalo's most celebrated wing destination (named by Bon Appetit as their favorite place for wings in Buffalo) also serves street-named burgers, a long sandwich board, pasta entrees, steaks, and Sunday brunch -- all inside a historic 1864 Tift Row House in Allentown.
Signature items
The four things people most commonly ask about Gabriel's Gate -- answered at a glance.
Fried crispy, sauced to order. Bon Appetit's favorite wing spot in Buffalo. Single or double order.
Ground beef with bleu cheese dressing, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and onion on a roll.
Roast beef on kummelweck roll -- Buffalo's own regional sandwich.
Linguini with sundried tomato basil cream sauce and Cajun-spiced grilled chicken.
Buffalo wings done the classic way -- unbreaded, fried crispy, sauced to order with Frank's Red Hot, served with blue cheese, celery, and carrots. Bon Appetit named Gabriel's Gate their favorite wing spot in Buffalo.
Gabriel's Gate wings are fried unbreaded until crispy, then tossed in a Frank's Red Hot-based sauce. Available in multiple heat levels from mild to suicidal. Served with blue cheese dressing, celery, and carrots. Bon Appetit named Gabriel's Gate their favorite place for wings in all of Buffalo.
Wings are available in classic Buffalo (mild, medium, hot), BBQ, Cajun, dry rub Cajun, and other preparations. The lemon pepper and suicidal/extra-hot styles are mentioned by reviewers. Ask your server for the current heat-level lineup -- sauces may vary seasonally.
Gabriel's Gate operates inside one of the original Tift Row Houses in Allentown -- a Federal-style rowhouse built in 1864. The interior features an antique tin ceiling, working fireplaces, exposed brick and stone walls, original hardwood floors, and a classic rock jukebox. One of Buffalo's most atmospheric dining rooms.
All six burgers are ground beef charbroiled on an open pit and named after streets in Buffalo's west side and Allentown neighborhood. The Lexington Ave. -- with bleu cheese dressing and bacon -- is a long-standing favorite.
Gabriel's Gate sandwich menu runs from a classic BLT ($11.95) to grilled chicken builds and the Cottage Street -- Buffalo's own beef on weck. All sandwiches served on choice of bread or roll unless noted.
Gabriel's Gate's Tift Row House Specials section covers pasta dishes and full entrees -- a broader menu than many wing bars offer. All pasta priced $20.95-$23.95.
| Dish | Price |
|---|---|
| Cajun Chicken Linguini | $23.95 |
| Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo | $23.95 |
| Shrimp & Broccoli Alfredo | $23.95 |
| Chicken & Portobella | $23.95 |
| Chicken & Spinach | $23.95 |
| Garden Medley (vegetarian) | $20.95 |
| Golden Fried Shrimp | $20.95 |
Gabriel's Gate offers three USDA choice New York strip steak preparations, all charbroiled and served with steamed vegetables and choice of sides.
| Steak | Price |
|---|---|
| 12 oz. N.Y. Strip Steak | $30.95 |
| 12 oz. N.Y. Strip Steak & Greens | $31.95 |
| 12 oz. N.Y. Strip & Fried Shrimp | $32.95 |
Gabriel's Gate serves brunch on Sundays from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The menu covers classic egg dishes, French toast, and a steak-and-eggs plate, with Bloody Marys and champagne.
| Brunch Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Eggs Benedict | $18.95 |
| Ham and Cheese Omelet | $18.95 |
| Eggs New Orleans | $18.95 |
| Broccoli Cheese Omelet | $16.95 |
| French Toast | $15.95 |
| Steak and Eggs | $26.95 |
| Bloody Mary | $8.95 |
| Glass of Champagne | $8.95 |
All Gabriel's Gate menu categories with item counts.
Like-for-like price check against the other most-cited Buffalo wing destinations. All figures are documented public-aggregator prices reviewed 2025-2026.
| Category | Gabriel's Gate | Anchor Bar (Buffalo) | Bar Bill (E. Aurora) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wing order | Price varies | ~$20-24 (10 pc) | ~$17-21 (10 pc) |
| Classic burger | $12.95-$13.95 | ~$12-14 | ~$10-13 |
| Signature sandwich | $13.25-$14.75 | ~$12-15 | ~$11-14 |
| Pasta entree | $20.95-$23.95 | Not offered | Not offered |
| Steak entree | $30.95-$32.95 | Not offered | Not offered |
| Price range | $$ | $$ | $$ |
Anchor Bar (1047 Main St, Buffalo) is the restaurant where Buffalo wings were invented in 1964. Bar Bill Tavern (185 Main St, East Aurora) is cited among the top wing destinations in the broader Buffalo region. All comparison prices are approximate documented ranges and may differ from current in-store pricing.
Gabriel's Gate has operated in Buffalo's Allentown neighborhood for approximately 50 years (est. circa 1974-1976). It is housed in one of the original Tift Row Houses at 145 Allen Street -- a Federal-style rowhouse built in 1864, making the building itself more than 160 years old.
The restaurant is best known for its Buffalo-style chicken wings, recognized by Bon Appetit as their favorite place for wings in Buffalo. Wings are prepared the classic way: fried unbreaded until crispy, then tossed in a Frank's Red Hot-based sauce, and served with blue cheese dressing, celery, and carrots.
Beyond wings, Gabriel's Gate offers a full American menu: street-named burgers charbroiled on an open pit, a long sandwich board including Buffalo's own beef on weck (the Cottage Street), pasta entrees under the Tift Row House Specials banner, USDA choice New York strip steaks, and Sunday brunch.
The interior is one of the most atmospheric in the city: antique tin ceiling, working fireplaces, exposed brick and stone, original hardwood floors, buffalo and Native American chief statues, and a classic rock jukebox.
Gabriel's Gate is at 145 Allen Street in Buffalo's Allentown neighborhood -- the city's historic arts and entertainment district, walkable from downtown. The restaurant is in one of the original Tift Row Houses, a Federal-style rowhouse block built in 1864.
Hours vary seasonally. Sunday brunch runs 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Fish fry is typically available Thursday and Friday evenings. For current hours and daily specials call (716) 886-0602 or check the restaurant's official site at gabrielsgatebuffalo.com.
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Quick answers to the most common questions about Gabriel's Gate's menu, wings, location, and history.
Gabriel's Gate is best known for its Buffalo-style chicken wings -- crispy, unbreaded wings fried and then tossed in a Frank's Red Hot-based sauce, served with celery, carrots, and blue cheese dressing. Bon Appetit named it their favorite place for wings in Buffalo. The restaurant is also known for its historic Allentown atmosphere: an antique tin ceiling, fireplaces, brick walls, and a classic rock jukebox inside a building that dates to 1864.
Gabriel's Gate is at 145 Allen Street, Buffalo, NY 14201, in the heart of the Allentown neighborhood -- one of Buffalo's oldest and most walkable historic districts. Phone: (716) 886-0602. The restaurant operates in one of the original Tift Row Houses, constructed in 1864.
Gabriel's Gate does not publicly post wing prices on a consistent digital menu. The restaurant offers wings in single and double orders, with various sauces and heat levels. Based on reviewer reports from 2024-2026, a single order with fries has run approximately $27 combined. For the most current pricing, call (716) 886-0602 or check at the door -- prices can change seasonally.
Gabriel's Gate names its burgers after Buffalo streets. The main lineup includes: Richmond Ave. ($12.95, classic beef with LTO), Ashland Ave. ($13.50, with cheese), Lexington Ave. ($13.95, bleu cheese and bacon), Linwood Ave. ($13.75, seasoned spinach and provolone), College Ave. ($13.75, cheddar and BBQ sauce), and Oakland Place ($13.75, turkey burger). All are ground beef charbroiled unless noted; served on a roll.
Yes. Gabriel's Gate serves beef on weck under the name Cottage Street on the Sandwich Board -- roast beef on a kummelweck roll, priced around $13.25. Beef on weck (roast beef on a caraway-salt roll with horseradish) is Buffalo's signature regional sandwich, invented in the city in the early 20th century.
Yes. Gabriel's Gate offers a Friday fish fry (and reportedly Thursday evenings as well) -- a Buffalo-region tradition. The fish fry is a seasonal or weekly special; confirm availability and pricing by calling (716) 886-0602 or checking current weekly specials at the restaurant.
The Tift Row House Specials section covers pasta and entrees. Current options include Cajun Chicken Linguini ($23.95, linguini with sundried tomato basil cream and Cajun chicken), Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo ($23.95), Shrimp & Broccoli Alfredo ($23.95), Chicken & Spinach ($23.95, basil roasted pepper cream), and Garden Medley ($20.95, fresh vegetables in garlic white wine sauce over linguini, vegetarian).
Yes. Gabriel's Gate serves Sunday brunch from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Brunch items include Eggs Benedict ($18.95), Ham and Cheese Omelet ($18.95), Broccoli Cheese Omelet ($16.95), Steak and Eggs ($26.95), French Toast ($15.95), Eggs New Orleans ($18.95), plus Bloody Marys and champagne ($8.95 each).
Gabriel's Gate has been in operation for approximately 50 years (founded around 1974-1976). The building it occupies -- 145 Allen Street -- is one of the original Tift Row Houses, constructed in 1864 in the Allentown neighborhood. The interior retains original period details: an antique tin ceiling, fireplaces, brick and stone walls, and original hardwood. Allentown is Buffalo's historic arts and entertainment district, and Gabriel's Gate is one of its most long-standing establishments.
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