3149-3165 Main Street comprises two restaurant buildings on one

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Commercial For Sale

3149 Main Street

Buffalo, New York 14214

Erie County

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$2,490,000 0 br, 0.0 bath 9667 sq. ft. 0.627 acres

3149-3165 Main Street comprises two restaurant buildings on one property, including more than fifty parking spaces, in the University District, a half mile from UB South Campus. *The Steer* and *Lake Effect Diner* have been long established restaurant brands and locations for decades. Although the two restaurants share a property, they can be separated. The property is over a half-acre in size, The Steer is approximately 7,100 square feet with an indoor capacity of 235 and an additional 80 patrons on the two patios. The Steer is a two-story building with a full basement, three bars (1st floor, 2nd floor, 2nd floor patio), 2 indoor dining rooms, 2 patios, and 2 kitchens. The Lake Effect Diner is 2,600 square feet with a capacity of 50 and potential for an additional 80 included in a design plan for an addition (blueprints available). The Lake Effect Diner is, in part, a vintage, 1952 Mountain View Diner that was transported from Wayne Pennsylvania in 2001. The Vintage diner is the dining room while a new building was constructed that includes a large kitchen and full basement making up 2 stories of cooking, prep, and baking space. The Lake Effect Diner has been featured on the Food Networks *Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives* twice, including recently in 2025. Both buildings are newly updated, over equipped, and meticulously maintained. The property includes a 600 square foot garage (20x30), and two sheds. If separated the list price for the Steer is $1,650,000 and for the Lake Effect Diner $975,000. Both restaurants will remain open until they are sold and closed.

Interior:
  • Bedrooms: 0
  • Baths: 0.0
  • Sq Ft: 9667
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Utilities: 
  • Fireplaces: 
  • Stories: 2
  • Heat/AC: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Garage: Paved or Surfaced
Exterior:
  • Lot Size: 0.627 acre
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  • Yard: 
  • Siding: BlownInInsulation, Brick, Block, Masonry, Concrete, SprayFoamInsulation
  • Roof: Membrane, Rubber, Asphalt
  • Property Taxes: $23,112
  • MLS #: B1639897
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Contact Information:
Beach Commercial For Sale in Buffalo, New York
Listing Agent: Carmelo A Parlato, Gurney, Becker & Bourne, 716-335-2227, 716-849-1234 Listing Site, Listing Status: Active
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Ad Number: 6654603
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Updated: Oct 04, 2025

This property is a Commercial located at 3149 Main Street, Buffalo, New York 14214, and is currently For Sale at $2,490,000. This Commercial has 0 bedrooms, 0.0 baths, 9667 sq ft.