Shango

Inspired by the soulful cuisine of New Orleans, Shango Bistro and Wine Bar strives to awaken the senses through Chef Jim Guarino’s culinary creations, a Wine Spectator-awarded wine list 170 bottles strong, and our eclectic, carefully hand-selected beer menu. Shango embodies the spirit of a true neighborhood bistro — offering a light, fun atmosphere paired with serious food and drink.

Inspired by the soulful cuisine of New Orleans, Shango Bistro and Wine Bar strives to awaken the senses through Chef Jim Guarino’s culinary creations, a Wine Spectator-awarded wine list 170 bottles strong, and our eclectic, carefully hand-selected beer menu. Shango embodies the spirit of a true neighborhood bistro — offering a light, fun atmosphere paired with serious food and drink.

Inspired by the soulful cuisine of New Orleans, Shango embodies the spirit of a true neighborhood bistro through Chef Jim Guarino's culinary creations, a Wine Spectator-awarded wine list, and our eclectic, carefully hand-selected beer menu.

This New Orleans-inspired bistro is named after the voodoo god of thunder, with a menu that features authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine. Start out with a salad, perhaps a spring green salad with apples and walnuts, a spinach salad with mushrooms, or maybe a Caesar salad. Appetizers include chicken and sausage gumbo, avocado spring rolls and fried calamari. Entrees include Creole bouillabaisse,...

A New Orleans inspired restaurant located in the heart of Buffalo's University District. Named after the voodoo god of thunder and lighting, Shango is proud to offer Western New York's most authentic Cajun/Creole dining experience.

After ten years of business as the Coffee Bean Cafe, Chef/Owner Jim Guarino closed the doors in January 2005 to re-model and re-open as Shango Bistro and Wine Bar....