GREAT FOOD, excellent presentation at a VERY reasonable price. Our server, "LYSSA", was truly exceptional. Efficient, kind, and attentive, she made our group of six (older!) Veterans feel genuinely appreciated. She checked in often -- not in a disruptive way, but in that perfect, thoughtful rhythm that shows she really cares about the guests and the quality of their experience. Her service elevated an already great meal into something memorable. Alyssa is a credit to 2 Forks Up, and we'll absolutely be back. read more

Thank you for the great 70th birthday party for my husband. Our family loved the ambiance and the food and service were superb for 26 people!!! one of our favorite places! My husband was born in Maine so great you could accommodate our family! Thanks for the memories!!! read more

We came here after seeing an ad offering 3 lobsters and 2 sides for $51. We were informed by our waiter, Matt, that we wouldn't be able to share this dinner, which is the reason for the 4 stars. We ordered clam chowder, clams casino, and lobster rolls. We received very good service from Matt, and he informed us that they could make the lobster roll on a gluten free bun, provided by Kith and Kin. The clams casino were tasty, well seasoned, and delicious. The lobster rolls were served just as described on the menu, and we both needed to season with salt, pepper, and mayonnaise. The gluten free roll was very good. Matt was an attentive server and kept my loganberry refills coming. This restaurant has outdoor patio seating, a family friendly atmosphere, and lots of parking. read more

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Not worth the drive. Food was nothing exciting with the exception of the grouper. New England clam chowder was basically just flour and water - literally no clams,potatoes or other goodies. Lobster rolls were dry and small. read more

We had such a fun evening at 2 Forks Up! I had no idea what to expect. Since we had a special occasion to celebrate, I decided to make a reservation, and I'm glad I did. But let's start from the beginning--briefly, I promise. An idea for a quick getaway came up, a flight to Maine for lobster. However, reality turned out differently, and this time we couldn't make it happen. We still wanted lobster for our special dinner. 2 Forks Up looked like the perfect spot - very laid-back, simple, without any unnecessary frills. In addition, "born in Maine, the owner, always dreamed of bringing what made his home-state special somewhere new. Luckily for locals, his compass led him in the direction of Western New York". Lucky us! :) It was only late Tuesday afternoon, and the restaurant's parking lot was surprisely packed already. A great sign, right? The host was very pleasant and offered us well-wishes for our special occasion (I mentioned it when making the reservation). That was very nice. Unfortunately, they gave us the table facing the servers' station. I couldn't believe we had been assigned it. Someone else might not mind it at all, but I am particularly sensitive to my surroundings. Maybe it was a punishment for being ten minutes late for the reserved time slot :)? Fortunately, changing tables was not a problem, although the dining room was already almost completely full with guests. Our server, Colleen, was the best! She was really nice, friendly and professional. We knew we came for 'Lobster Dinner'. For appetizers, we ordered a 'Dozen Steamers' (a dozen clams steamed and served with lemon, butter and a roll). It was a tasty treat, but I wouldn't order it again. These clams were exceptionally small. The 'Lobster Dinner', two whole Maine lobsters were served with coleslaw (not my favorite, but still good), vegetable (corn) and butter. There weren't any specials offered that day. The restaurant, or at least the largest dining room we were in, had an unusual, exotic atmosphere. I liked the high wooden ceiling with its rotating fans. It had a truly chilling vibe. Not sure what to add. We had a great time over dinner, but I mentioned it already:). Our lobsters looked perfect and tasted delicious. We got messy. Good time! I felt truly welcomed. We took the time to enjoy the experience. What's more?! At the end we were surprised with a complimentary chocolate cake! What a thoughtful gesture. They really made us feel extra special. On the way out we went out through a much smaller room, which definitely felt cooler. Possibly the only space with an air conditioner. The restaurant has an outdoor seating area as well. read more

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Well, reservations for 7 pm. Seated promptly. Couldn't wait for our lobster dinners. First thing waitress says" I hate to tell you we are out of lobster ". Thought it was a joke at first because she was smiling but she wasn't kidding so we just walked out! Guess I'm not updating my review today! read more

I got the 3 lobster special they were running! The lobster was good not the best I've had but kind of sweet and steamed well . The corn was the normal steam pot corn a bit chewy but tasty the wife got the lobster tacos it was very chewy and tasteless When they brought her plate a French fry fell off the waitress sad sorry but never picked it up it was there when we left it was in the middle of the floor luckily we were in a corner no one stepped in it and slipped read more

2 Forks Up - American Near Me - Getzville, New York

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Service was terrific! Our server Matthew treated us as if we were the only customers there.... Informative and helpful. Food was perfect. This place is quaint and important for us... locally owned. Even the hostess was wonderful. I have mobility issues and she kindly and patiently waited for me. Most hostesses rush to the table and don't wait for me to keep up. It was a small gesture but kind. The restaurant is handicapped accessible too. read more

2 Forks Up - 2 whole lobsters with sides - American Near Me - Getzville, New York

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Wow. Drove 2 hours to go there for what we thought was going to be great and it sucked! TIC TOC made it look huge and delicious ! Crab looked so great as well as the lobster roll.. well we were FOOLED!! Crab was old looking and small! Lobster roll looked like mush!! Sent the crab back! Lobster was mush but had a tiny bit of flavor! What a disappointment after driving just for what we thought was going to be great! FALSE advertisement and a SCAM! Gross gross gross and we were MAD. Entry into the place should have scared us away due to the old filth on the floor.. snow salt bags rotting there must be from past winters along with junk! Wow!! Look at my pics of what we got then look at the advertisement pics on tic toc below them!! SCAM. Don't waste your $$$$$. It was expensive too! read more

2 Forks Up - Mushy lobster - American Near Me - Getzville, New York

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This review is totally on the service and not the food, because we never got a chance to eat to fully experience the ambiance. First of all, warning...do not sit in the back by the side door of the restaurant at night because of bugs unless you don't care. We had a very bad experience with a hostess that works in the restaurant and wanted to speak to a manager because she did not want to honor the sign on the door posted stating KEEP DOOR CLOSED. We were treated very rudely, and the staff did not handle the situation professionally when asked to speak to a manager, so we left. The group was very disappointed especially our daughter because we are out of town and she wanted to impress us. A simple request for a manager would have prevented a poor ending to situation that totally got out of control especially since the restaurant did have a sign on the door. read more

The food was absolutely great! I ordered the crab legs and got six for $51 which is honestly a steal considering the quality and portion size. They were fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. The only thing that would've made this a full five-star experience for me is a tea candle butter warmer. Having warm butter throughout the meal really elevates crab legs, and that small touch would've taken everything to the next level. The place itself isn't fancy, but that's completely okay. Some of the best food comes from spots that focus more on flavor than décor, and this is definitely one of those places. I'd happily come back for the crab legs again! read more

2 Forks Up - American Near Me - Getzville, New York

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I was asked if this was a special on the 3 lobsters for $51 & yes it was. I don't know how often they have this. I saw in another review that they did the same thing with crab legs for a special. read more

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This place has went downhill. Smells like old rotten seafood shells as soon as you walk in the door. Had a reservations for 630 and we did not get seated until 715. Food took 1 hour and 15 minutes to come out. The drinks kept running out because they are understaffed on waitresses. There were many disgruntled people there. The desert case looked very unclean when you walked in the door. The menu is so large it more than likely complicates the kitchen. How many minutes does it take to make a lobster? Needless to say we walked in at 630 and did not leave until 930 on a Thursday night. Do not believe step up Buffalo! A suggestions to the business owners! Simplify the menu, your lobster is good! Your fried food that I ordered tonight made me sick because of the grease! Stop serving microwaved pasta dishes and hire more waitresses and bartenders! We waited 30 minutes for drinks! read more

This restaurant is amazing. I have zero complaints. Our server was amazing. We ordered and got our food so fast. I don't think I've ever experienced this type of service at a restaurant. The food was amazing. If I could give this restaurant a 10 I would. read more

2 Forks Up - Lobster tacos - American Near Me - Getzville, New York

We saw a video about this place on Step Out Buffalo, and decided that we needed to go while we were in town. It's definitely a fun restaurant! Their specialty is seafood and they are known for lobster rolls. The restaurant is in what looks like an old house, so we did drive right by. The parking lot was packed when we arrived, and for pretty good reason! Highly recommend making a reservation - the parking lot was full and so was the dining room. We had a reservation for 6:30 on a Saturday and were seated right away. Obviously, we were getting seafood. The menu is moderately sized, with some raw but mostly cooked options. Steamed are New England style, plain with butter. I chose steamed crab legs. They were priced fair, and I thought the meat was good quality! it was 6 legs in the serving, with 2 sides, so a generous portion. I appreciated the kitchen shears that they provided, it's how we do it at home! My date had surf and turf, and had no complaints, but did claim to be "stuffed". We also had tiramisu, which was delicious! The vibe is pretty laid back for a seafood restaurant, and there were big groups having a good time. read more

I don't know why this restaurant gets such low reviews. We've never had a bad meal here. I came here for the 3 main lobster dinner for $49. The lobsters ,as usual, were cooked perfectly The dinner comes with half ear of corn(which is stingy),coleslaw and roll and butter.My wife enjoyed her Fried Shrimp Dinner and or friends raved about their Beer Battered Fish Fries. Even though the restaurant was packed our meals came out promptly. They have inside and outside seating. You come here for the food not the decor. read more

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This is the second time at 2-Forks but they either changed the chef, menu or both as the food was night and day different. Previously it seemed to be focused on fried options where now it's shifted to fresh seafood and the quality shows. Maybe that's why the rating is so low. Ordered the steamed clams as appetizer, followed by lobster and crab leg entrees and tiramisu for dessert. I could not imagine the amount of food you get for the price. Clams were a little over $1/each, 2 lobsters (w/sides) for $40 and the 6-king crabs legs (w/sides) was $50 and all of it was what you would expect from a more higher end establishment (think more Remington tavern and less Storming Crab). It's the only time I've ordered shell fish where I've had to get a to-go box. The dessert choices were also pretty exceptional, perhaps too many with about 20 different options, and the tiramisu tasted home made. Honestly, the only knock on the place is that the decor feels a little dated and the patio where we sat could use a fresh coat of paint and some weed pulling but I almost hope they leave it how it is to avoid them raising prices. If you are looking for some great seafood around Buffalo at a reasonable price, this should be right there at the top of the list read more

2 Forks Up - American Near Me - Getzville, New York

I'm a bit late in posting my recent reviews. We were in at the restaurant a little over a week ago. It was 7/2... me, my fiance, and his mom. She had heard great things and loves seafood so she wanted to check it out. The website sounds great, the yelp reviews and photos sent me in a bit hesitant. Upon arrival, Mom was glad there was a ramp since the stairs outside are a bit steep. We had a reservation and were seated immediately. Unfortunately inside there were almost as many steps to get back down to the seating area. There is a back door of sorts that goes out to the patio that she could've used but we didn't know. It wasn't busy at all. There is a good amount of seating and we were one of just a handful of parties there. It took a while before the waitress came over to take a drink order. Mom ordered the clam chowder, and I had the corn and shrimp chowder that came with my platter. The corn chowder was delicious. I mean, one of the best soups I've had ever. Mom preferred it to her clam chowder. For our meals, she had the fish fry, I had the fisherman's platter and my fiance had the shrimp surf and turf. Mom felt the fish fry was very greasy, and she was not a fan of the cole slaw. I agreed when I tried it, but cole slaw is one of those "to each their own foods." My fisherman's platter had a good amount of food. Don't forget it included my soup. Then it had fried shrimp, calamari, cod, crab cake and fries. I'm not a calamari person, but you can't substitute it out, so I have no feedback there. The cod and shrimp were both over fried. The crab cake was good but the menu says crabcakeS and there was one. It seemed like a frozen, not fresh or homemade cake. But it was good. The meal wasn't horrible but it left something to be desired. The sidewinder fries are fabulous though. The surf and turf meal was mostly a win. Steak was cooked well, potatoes and veggies were good. Shrimp was also overcooked. I am disappointed that we weren't blown away because I loved the shrimp chowder and definitely want to go back for more! read more

2 Forks Up - Surf and Turf - American Near Me - Getzville, New York

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went again!!! and it was still delicious!! the Clams Casino were so good!!! the bruschetta tasted good, but unfortunately, they forgot to give us mozzarella on it, which was sad but was still fresh and tasty! The lobsters are to die for!!!! in the crab legs was just really delicious, you could totally skip on the clam chowder because as a clam chowder lover, it was only like a 2.5/5, it was a Saturday night, so it was pretty busy, but it was always to put in a reservation!! it's so nice there aswell but can get loud with the people around! read more

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2 Thumbs down for 2 forks up.. First screwd up our reservation made us wait until she took care of walk ins..2nd hostess very nice found mistake got us seated...Appetizers ok.. Then 10 loud laughing obnoxious hyenas seated next to us. Ruining everyone's quiet dinner..Speaking of dinner steak overcooked tasted bad..crab legs mushy no snap...mashed potatoes unedible..worst dinning experience in 50 plus years..only thing high-end is the prices. First time I ever left steak and sides on a plate..Don't go there if you want to take someone out for nice quiet Birtday dinner..2 thumbs down. read more

Service, worse than horrible. Waiter took our order, someone else brought food, never saw him til he brought the bill. Flagged down another waitress, asked for water and parm cheese, never saw her again. I guess it was NO service. Food - I could live with bad service if the food was good. It was beyond bad. Rubber clams in the tasteless chowder. Shrimp, crabcake was overcooked, bad breading. Calamari rubber. Fried Cod was terrible. I can go on and on but just do not go here, Oh...have to mention all the junk when you first come in, clutter ! Weeds and junk on the outside patio... place needs a lot of paint. It is a DUMP. read more

Ate there tonight for the second time in the last year.i ordered cod . I was presented with a piece of fish which had the consistency of mashed potatos. Im not an expert but this must have been thawed in an microwave Guess I shpuld have known when the plate arrived with a piece of bread covering the fish. Maybe the cook was embarassed to serve it read more

I had such high hopes for this restaurant, based on what I've been told about it. Went there for a friend's birthday. You walk in and the smell of old fish hit you in the face. Everyone was nice in the beginning though. Then we ordered. Ordered Mac n cheese bites, and it was literally the Mac n cheese bites you get from a store filled with Kraft Mac n cheese. Then I ordered the Lobster Lasagna, it was awful. It was lukewarm, and the lobster wasn't even lukewarm. And the cheese in it, looked more like bleu cheese than ricotta. The sauce tasted like it was a jar of Ragu dumped on it. Nothing about it was appetizing. After 3 bites I got nauseous and sent it back. The look I got from the waitress when I sent it back was totally unnecessary. I felt like I was going to vomit throughout the rest of the dinner. The rest of the food that was ordered for the others around me at the table, was also not hot and then they started to get nauseous after dinner as well. I'm not sure what's going on here, but it's like food preparation is on the back burner for them. I feel as though this restaurant needs to be on Gordon Ramsey's kitchen nightmares, to get them straightened out. To be honest, I'm surprised so many people go here, there are better seafood places in the area. Go to one of them. Save yourself the potential food poisoning. read more

They were very busy. Our 1st time there. Looked like seafood specialty restaurant. We tried 3 lobster special $51.00 but you have to order appetizer at $15.00 & another side $4.00= $70.00. The appetizer (shrimp recommended) was burnt. We told waitress, who said sorry. The lobster was served and was overdone. We had no bowl, utensils or bibs. She did bring after i got tails out of shell. I gave waitress 20 % tip, more out of goodwill than service. They had good crowd, so have to assume most people were ok with their meals. read more

Just had dinner again! Great food! Excellent service! Great ambiance! Like being in Maine again!

My lobster was good but my husband's steak was overdone so he didn't eat it. My husband's salad came 20 minutes after my soup was delivered. We had 6 o'clock reservations and the text said that our table would be good till 7:30. We didn't get our main meal till 7:30! The only positive thing I could say is that the server and bartender were very good. It's not a place we would go back to. read more

The food was very, very good and so was our service. The ambiance is very nice. It's very laid-back and casual and I enjoy that kind of ambience. read more

I ordered a fish fry and swapped fries with veggies. The fish itself was very good but it looked they put fries in it then removed the fries. It came with 3 pieces of asparagus which isn't a lot and one looked chewed up. The piece of bread that was included was stale and no butter. The service was very slow I had a pick up order that was 20min late and the place looked very disorganized with the staff and customers coming in. There was also febreze on the dessert counter which isn't professional or a good sign. The only reason this isn't lower is because the fish itself was very good. read more

2 Forks Up - Fish fry with asparagus - American Near Me - Getzville, New York

cod was super thin, chowder was tasteless and cold, lobster roll wasn't worth half the price- it was so small and tasted "old" very disappointed. place smelled upon entering and not good. place needs updating and cleaNing. would not recommend. read more

Very disappointed with the Alaskan king crab legs. They cost $51.00 and the taste was very bland. Not even close in the flavor and sweetness that I have enjoyed at other restaurants. Also, the melted butter does not come over a tea light. It was coagulating before I was halfway through. The rolls were stale and the bottle of wine was on ice but it came warm, not properly chilled. You should not have to add ice to your chardonnay. I was going to leave after my second crab leg but my wife asked me not to cause a stir. Against my better judgment I asked for more melted butter and tried to make the most of a bad situation. I mentioned my concerns to the server but nobody ever came out to discuss these issues. I will not be back to this restaurant and I give it 2 FORKS DOWN! read more

This was the first time getting a takeout fish fry here. The fish was cooked nicely. Not dry. Not greasy. The fries were good. I really appreciated the cole slaw. You sometimes get it in a tiny container with about 2 forks full. Well 2 Forks Up gives you a proper serving size. It was a nice balance with the fried food. The rye bread was a nice touch. Overall good meal. 2024-85 read more

2 Forks Up - Takeout fish fry - American Near Me - Getzville, New York

This is a hidden gem where you can still get a good meal at a reasonable cost. And its real lobster! There is such a variety of seafood choices on the menu, combinations of steak, lobster, crab legs, crab cakes, in a variety of mediums - lobster ravioli or lobster roll sandwich, even a delicious raspberry salad that you can add any protein, including lobster to. There is something for everyone. I decided on the lobster with 6 oz sirloin. The sirloin was well seasoned and seared, medium rare pink in the middle. Te lobster was perfectly cooked and taken apart by my server in front of me in a matter of seconds with the meat gently placed on the plate. Note - if you like the lobster insides - the roe - or the little legs, make sure you tell your server to leave it or they may take it away with the shells. This combination was filling and I ended up with a take home container. I also recommend the Lemon Drop Martini with the sugar rim, it was perfect. They also have a unique combination of cocktails both refreshing and fun. The place is large and great for large groups. It looks like a rustic farmhouse inside and out which can be charming and a bit dated. But the food is worth it. BTW try the desserts, the variety of cheesecakes are great, most made on site. I had the Italian lemon cake with the cream filling which was light and refreshing. The total cost with dessert was under $60 without gratuity. For lobster and steak, alcohol and dessert I think in today's restaurant experience, that's pretty reasonable. One other mention, service is very good and attentive, the staff is always nice and helpful. Plus the fact they can take apart a lobster in seconds, and take care of the presentation as well at the table is a nice plus. And if you want to dine alone, they do serve at the bar and in the bar area there are high top tables. read more

The food wasn't great and the service was terrible. We could barely grab our server to get water, drinks, food, silverware or our bill. We had to eat our appetizers with our hands because we had no silverware. When dinner was served we had to grab someone to get us silverware so we could eat. Four of us had scallops and they were way overcooked. They should be seared a soft brown but came out dark brown. Our daughter's Caesar salad came out with no dressing. This was our second time here, our first time didn't impress us either and it will be our last time. read more

I don't get the hype of this place at all ! This is probably my 3 or 4th time here . It's always where my mom picks ! This time it was the worse , we both ordered crab legs and not all were they small but half were empty ! Service was ok , would have complained but we never say her during our meal . I though i would make up for getting dessert because they always looked so good ! Nope they put this nasty chocolate sauce all over my cheesecake! The place is always busy and never loud , Looks like we are finding a new place for crab ! read more

Friendly staff & cute atmosphere! We overheard them say they had an unexpected busy week which resulted in them being out of crab legs, 6oz steak, and clam chowder by Sunday night, which we weren't told about until we were about to order. I'll still give them a second chance once they are restocked read more

We came here on a Saturday night which we recognize that this meant it was super busy, but the service and food were mediocre. Our waitress was nice but seemed overwhelmed which left us not being checked in on, and it took almost an hour to get water. We were there for 2 hours because of how long the wait for our food was. The restaurant itself seems old and run down, not the cleanest. The food was fine, but you could go to a seafood boil place and get better food for the same price. I would say this is 2 forks down. read more

Been here a few time, love it each time. This time they were very accommodating for a large party (12). The food is excellent. Even great for the non seafood people. Kids got steak tacos and chicken fingers. The sidewinder fries were a big hit. The beef on weck was really good as well. Now for the seafood. Clams, shrimp, salmon, scallops were all fantastic. The Cajun scallop roll and Tuscan salmon were stand outs. But the lobster was absolutely perfect. Our server Alyssa was super nice and friendly, and brought out the dessert with a candle on it for my mom's birthday! Make sure to try their cheesecake. read more

Despite what I say I'll be back to try those lobsters because the menu looked rather good but the lobster roll was a fail. The bread was wet and should have been buttery smh then I feel the amount of lobster meat wasn't worth it like tossing money down the drain! But I'll be back to see what else you have to offer! Feel like could have probably gotten a better roll elsewhere read more

2 Forks Up - Side winder fries/Lobster Roll - American Near Me - Getzville, New York

Always consistently delicious! We've tried fish frys, Lobster, and the desserts are exceptional. We've tried fish come for small and large gatherings. Very accommodating and a nice atmosphere for both. read more

Totally disappointed the service was nothing short of terrible. Waiter never checked on us after we got our food had to ask another server to find him by the time we actually got the butter for our lobster rolls they were cold. 5:30 reservations and finally finished our dinner well after 7. What a waste of time almost an hour drive for both myself and my friend over 120 dollars and was not impressed. Would not recommend and definitely won't go back. read more