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.Show Description MLS® NumberB1639897
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Ensuite LaundryNo
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Furnished
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GarageNo
Approx. Age1954
Stories2
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Building Insurance
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HeatGas, Forced Air
A/CCentral Air
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