After a long drive to have brunch somewhere on Elmwood, just to find the doors locked, I ventured…read moreover here to have lunch and it did not disappoint! First off, I was greeted and found staff friendly and efficient! You have plenty of options for seating .. dining area, front bar, back bar, even an outdoor patio bar. Although it is dive bar-esque, it was nice and clean (let's be honest .. some dives have a stench and stickiness that can definitely ruin your appetite, no matter how much you may love them). They have a set up for bands to play, as one was playing while I was there for their 2 year anniversary (congrats!). What was nice is although I could hear the band (it was playing in the back and I was up front), it wasn't over whelming me. I have eaten places where, no matter where you sit, it's extremely loud, and I appreciated that you had a choice here. Now onto the food: The food should have been doomed to fail; my tastebuds were prepared to eat sweet, buttery, syrupy French toast with a mocktail at brunch elsewhere. But wasn't hyped about the menu because of this (which is not dog and pony's fault .. I had to work and didn't have time to research where else brunch was available). I settled on the umami smashburger by a suggestion of my waitress. Now once again, could have been doomed to fail as I'm not a French fry person and my favorite cheeseburger is one I make on my own. BUT WOW their food blew me away and made me forget all about my brunch let-down. The French fries were fantastic and had a great seasoning on them! The smashburger was great to the last bite .. and I was NOT expecting to finish it as it was a really nice portion (I ate lunch now 10 hours ago and didn't need to eat again it was so filling!) but it was so dang gone good I sure finished it! Smoked cheddar .. chimichuri aioli ... kimchi bacon jam .. oh ya that bacon jam was EVERYTHING!! Thank you to the staff at Dog and Pony for making my long drive worth while!

We came here for lunch because we seen so many great reviews but man, what a disappointment. The…read morebar area was nice, but the service and the food was not as everyone else described. I ordered the smash burger, my husband ordered the turkey sandwich. After we were waiting for our food for over 25 minutes, the server came over and said that he was just informed they don't have the turkey because they had an issue with that freezer. Ok, so my husband ordered the cheese steak because he was super excited for the bahn mi roll. My smash burger was alright, but the bread they use for their burgers remind me of those cheap buns you get from TOPS that just fall apart. The worst part was that they forgot the dog sauce on my burger, so I asked for the sauce, and THEY CHARGED ME FOR ASKING FOR SAUCE THAT WAS SUPPOSED TO ALREADY BE ON THE BURGER I ORDERED. My husband made sure to tell me after we already left because he knew I would have fought it and our already 1.5 hour long lunch date would have been longer waiting for the refund... He ordered the cheesesteak and the sandwich was so small, and the "bahn mi bun" wasn't even toasted which is a signature for bahn mi bread. He said the flavor was fine but nothing to rave about. The worst part, for me, were the French fries that came with both of our meals. They were soooo heavily peppered that they were inedible. We asked for ketchup to try to make them tolerable, and they gave us a pre-portioned small cup of ketchup... You serve french fries with most of your menu, why isn't there ketchup on the table?!? Overall, It was a nice place to have on senrca street which used to only have the blackthorn and franchescas, but I would not eat here again.

Came here for a happy hour and had a great experience! We were with a group and the bartender was…read moresuper attentive and quick to get us drinks. The drink menu has a good variety of drinks with reasonable prices. Atmosphere is cool too.

Dive bar vibe, but the pink lights give it a fun, unique twist . My friend especially loved the…read moreaesthetic. The drinks were solid, and the bartenders were super friendly which made the whole experience feel really welcoming. They also offer small snacks and a few dishes if you're feeling hungry and a pool table in the back. Would definitely come back again. Good spot to come with friends for a drink especially if you're looking for something lowkey but still a little different from the usual downtown bars.

Everything about The Pub is EXCELLENT. From the food to the service you will be so happy. The bonus…read moreis the clientele. All walks of life are welcome and everyone is super friendly. Pop in!

I was really looking forward to this stop of our 8 stop tour. We got medium and beef on weck wings…read more. The neighborhood was one of the nicest of our whole trip. The restaurant was really cool .... But The wings tasted liked they fried in the same oil as fish and it was just of putting. I wish I could have gotten past that but it was in my mind as I was trying the wings. Hopefully it was just a fluke and everyone else has a great experience. We don't live close so the chance I trying them again will probably be rare.

When it comes to the local Buffalo specialty of chicken wings, every local has a strong opinion as…read moreto where to find the best. I visit the city every year in the fall, and I am still trying all of the wing places that have been recommended. The latest on my list was Doc Sullivan's, a very, VERY local watering hole. This is the kind of place that makes you immediately remember that you are absolutely not from here, but in the best possible way. Doc's is a historic, no-frills neighborhood pub smack in the heart of South Buffalo's Irish Heritage district. The second we walked in as clearly obvious outsiders, the entire room of rough-and-tumble regulars seemed to pause their conversations, turn towards the door, and stare at us. Even the bartender (who also doubled as the host and our waiter) clocked us immediately with a cheerful, "Hey visitors!" It was hilarious and broke the awkwardness we were starting to feel. Everyone was incredibly nice and welcoming once the moment passed, but it was clear we stood out from the regular crowd. If you have an aversion to dive bars, this is not the place for you because Doc's is not fancy. It's well-worn and smells like Fabuloso cleaner mixed with stale cigarette smoke and old beer. I was surprised at how clean the place was, but it does have that dive bar smell and feel. I felt like I'd walked onto a movie set because this place screams Buffalo, and does so loudly and proudly. I'm not a fan of chicken wings, but my hubby is. Food-wise, he ordered a half dozen of the famous Smitty Wings at the suggestion of the bartender, which come coated in the house's unique spiced butter sauce along with a half dozen with hot sauce. He liked the Smitty wings fine, but preferred the classic hot Buffalo wings, which he said had legit heat and were "more than decent." Not his all-time favorite wings, but still tasty and meaty enough to earn his respect. I went with the buffalo chicken sandwich, which was massive. It was a fried chicken breast patty on a super soft, fresh roll with lettuce, tomato, and onions, tossed in a mild Buffalo sauce that had just enough heat for a timid spice girl like me. The quality was good, but not great, and it was basically the same chicken sandwich you can get at dozens of places around town (it was very similar to the same menu item at the Anchor Bar, for example). The fries were nothing special, and they tasted like regular old french fries you'd get at your local deli. They were freshly fried, hot and crispy, and we both appreciated that malt vinegar was already on the table. We had a good experience at Doc Sullivan's, but agreed that we would not go out of our way to eat here again. I wouldn't call it a must-do for foodies, but I'm still really glad we went. While the food wasn't all that memorable, it felt like a true local Buffalo experience that you don't get at polished, tourist-friendly spots. This is the place if you want to soak up local character and are seeking another stop on your buffalo wing eating tour.

My five star rating is based on a dive bar ranking. If you want a solid dive this is the place to…read morebe. Murphs is a regulars bar. Everyday you're guaranteed to see the same friendly faces. They're sure to buy you a drink or two as well! The bartenders are personable and make you feel at home. What I love most - besides the cheap drinks - are Wednesdays! Live music and cheap wings/fingers that are cooked to perfection! If you're in the area I highly suggest you stop in for an iced cool brew and some good times!

My girlfriend in I stopped her on another yelp recommendation during an overnight trip. It's a…read morelocal hangout and they welcome you like family....drinks inexpensive...and they will probably buy you a beer and a shot!

I found this place on DoorDash, and wanted to give them a try. I ordered the barbecue burger, which…read morewas mentioned as homemade, which came with a few wings and macaroni salad as my sides. that was something different; to get wings as a side. The wings and the macaroni salad that came with the burger were good, but the BBQ Burger itself had a strange taste and I can't quite put my finger on it but I didn't care for it very much. It also had a consistency more like a meatloaf. For dessert I got chocolate chip cookies and their cake of the week which was really, really good. I'd go back again, but definitely not that particular burger.

Great local dive bar - may not look like much on the outside but surprisingly great inside. Since…read morewe recently moved down the street we decided to give it a try one night with some friends since we wouldn't have to Uber and could walk home! It looks run down on the outside but the inside isn't half bad. The drinks were extremely reasonable and they have a half decent selection of beer. My only complaint was there weren't many local beers. They have pool and several dart boards which was our main reason for going. There's never been anyone using the dartboard's when we've stopped in so that's always a bonus. They have themed holiday parties which brings in lots of local 20's which was nice since were used to an older crowd drinking in South Buffalo. This has become one of our favorite spots in town for some drinks and darts!

Amazing unique Buffalo Style wings. Well worth the trip. Smaller place that also has delicious…read morefresh cut fries. I would highly recommend.

1st time at this establishment and will definitely not be our last. From the time we walked in from…read morethe time we left it was a fantastic experience. Every wing we have going forward will be judged against these!

It used to be a cop bar. Met one of my girlfriends here. Always had a good time here for a…read moreneighborhood bar

Stopped in here for a quick drink(s) on an early Saturday afternoon with my family. I haven't been…read morein here for years and felt like "diving it up" for a bit. The place has not changed. It is a great divey South Buffalo Bar. It is what it is. We got a few rounds of 4 Miller Lite bottles. $10.00. Ice cold! I wish I remembered the name of the bartender but I do not. She was friendly and helpful. Dennis, the owner, stopped in. My dad graduated with him at Timon and they had a great time talking and reminiscing. If you are looking for a good hang-out bar, I would give this place a shot, then have one of your own!

South Buffalo bar that truly has South Buffalo vibes. They have quite a bit of music options, band…read moreis all the way in the back. Bar seating, bar tables and dartboards as soon as you walk in. We found easy street parking.

Total revamp of bar, bathrooms, floors etc... Great music. Will frequent with friends sometimes…read moresoon.

We came here on a sizzling Sunday afternoon and found the place to be nice and cool inside. No one…read morewas sitting at the tables, but the bar was lively with fun and friendly people. We had a cider, beer, burger with fries, and loaded tater tots. Paul, the bartender, was friendly and helpful. The fries were some of the best in the area, and the tater tots were super cheesy. I would recommend this place if you want a casual local place with a friendly vibe and tasty food.

Always friendly and the food is good and can have a drink while waiting or eating at the location,…read moreHave been there a few times and was each time was better than the next. Recomend.