Bourbon &amp; Burger

We had a surprise birthday lunch for a friend here yesterday. Our server was perfection (sure wish…read moreI remembered her name. Tuesday at 1:00, tablespoons for 8. She hard dark hair and was young) The food was amazing. Each one of us was thrilled with what we ordered. Burgers, jambalaya, pizza, salad, rice bowls...everyone had rave reviews! The prices were reasonable, all the food came out at the same time. I live in Niagara Falls but willing to make the hour drive to revisit.

This place is great! We visited from out of town. Beautiful space. There's a big stage out back…read moreand they had live music on Friday night. Everything we ordered hit the spot: wings, chicken bowl, 2 burgers, pizza and kids Mac. All delicious. And the beer was excellent. Would definitely come back if we are ever in the neighborhood

Eli Fish...with some Lilly Belle Meads

Eli Fish Brewing Company Pumpkin Pierogi

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Eggplant pizza

Center Street Smoke House

3.0(124 reviews)

0.0 mi

Outstanding barbecue. Delicious!!!! The ribs, pulled pork, and brisket were divine and the sauce…read morewas transcendent.

One of the best BBQ meals I've had in a long time. The food was so good. I'm in disbelief at the…read morelow rating on YELP. I couldn't disagree more with what people have said. I hope everyone gets to sit in Drew's section because he was a great server! Just a beautiful soul! My food was delicious as I got two 3 meat platters in order to try all the meat options. Brisket was tender and had an amazing outside bark. Ribs were delicious. Chicken was seasoned beautifully. Kielbasa was awesome. Pulled chicken was alright. Mac n cheese was good, not great, but good. Cinnamon apples tasted like pie! Cornbread was great especially with the maple butter! The baked sweet potatoe was to die for! The smashed potatoes were good too. My server, Drew, was amazing. Very attentive and very well mannered. His mama raised that boy right! Gave us options and checked on us throughout our meal. Thank you for such great service Drew! I wish the boss was there because I wanted him to know how pleased my party was with you! I hope he reads this! My date and I can't wait to come back! Thanks for a great meal

Bar area

Ipa

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Pok-A-Dot

3.6(73 reviews)

0.3 mi

The Dot has been on my radar for a long time. Finally took the time to go for lunch with an old…read morefriend. A divey like diner just off route 5 with ample parking in a rutted lot. It's not much to look at but with friendly service and good food, who cares. Not a big fan of high tops and stools but not complaining. I had a hot roast beef on white bread with poutine fries and a loganberry. The beef was kinda shredded from being over cooked but there was a lot of it and dripping in that diner brown gravy. The poutine was excellent with lots of cheese curds melting under that gravy. My friend had a fried shrimp plate with cocktail and fries and enjoyed it while still having some of take home. I had to laugh at the restroom which is kinda behind the kitchen line so, you walk through the sink and storage area. The place seems to be stuck in perpetual disarray which is just fine. What you see is what you get and today, everything is just fine!

Cute little place with 60+ years of history. Worth the stop if you're in the area for the first…read moretime. Also, my first time trying beef on weck and not my favorite. The roasted beef was dry and lacking in flavor while the buns have salt and caraway seeds that made the entire sandwich way too salty. The caraway seeds also gives it a strong flavor. The highlight for me was the fries and gravy. Fries were original but I did like their gravy that was not too salty and leans on the savory side rather than sweet. The wait time was about 40 minutes so they have a lot of people getting takeouts. If u do come back next time, it would be to try some of their other items that might be more popular.

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Settler's Family Restaurant

4.1(146 reviews)

0.9 mi

Came with a larger party to Settler's, and I was impressed that they were able to get us in and out…read morewithin an hour even though they were on the busier side. Solid chicken tender sub and mac and cheese. My husband and I had to wait a little for these to come out even though everyone else's had hit the table, but we didn't mind since they were clearly being made fresh. Our waitress was friendly. Good stop for breakfast or lunch, and it was cool that they had a whole ice cream counter.

This recently updated location is a top tier terrific dining choice for everyone. Breakfast, lunch,…read moredinner? Great options await. Looking for something sweet? Definitely a great choice, ice cream, pie, cake... Yup, you guessed it, Settlers got it all. (The peanut butter pie, and carrot cake are straight up FIRE) Service is professional, warm, friendly and more importantly, QUICK. The ticket times from order to heal tend to be VERY brief. Moreover, this restaurant is VERY family friendly, has a warm, modern and welcoming vibe and low sticker shock prices that make a visit budget friendly. It's one of our family go-to restaurants in the Batavia area that has never once disappointed us when we visit.

Inside from right entrance

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From front of dining area

Alex's Place

3.5(355 reviews)

1.4 mi

My sister and I took our mom out to dinner and picked this spot since it's closer to her than us…read more None of us had been before, so we were going in blind. When we walked in, another customer was raving about the food and telling us how much we'd enjoy it, which honestly made me feel a lot better about trying somewhere new in an unfamiliar area. The vibe is like a bar turned restaurant, dark and a little moody but not off-putting. My mom even got a cutesy leprechaun margarita, which made her smile. We started with 10 mild wings for the table, my sister got a Caesar salad and said the dressing tasted homemade, and this is where I tried French onion soup for the first time. It was okay, just really salty. My mom ended up finishing it, but I did like that the cheese layer wasn't too heavy. I'm still on the hunt for a French onion that really does it for me. I didn't get pictures of the mains, but my mom and I both got steak, I had mashed potatoes and she got a baked potato. My sister got the fettuccine alfredo and marveled at the flavor. She kept saying you can tell it's a local spot and not a chain just by the care put into it. My steak was good, nothing crazy but you really can't go wrong. The mashed potatoes were a little bland but still edible. My mom loved her meal and finished everything, while my sister and I both had leftovers. The only downside was the service. Our waitress wasn't very friendly, kind of impatient and a little passive aggressive, like we were bothering her just by being there. Given the lack of diversity in the area, it didn't completely surprise me, but it was still noticeable. We didn't let it ruin the night though. Overall we still enjoyed it and I'd go back if I'm ever in Batavia again. Reasonable prices, solid food. Taking everything into account, I'd give it a 6.9/10.

Oh how the mighty have fallen! I remember when this restaurant was opened by "Alex" and it was…read morefantastic. I knew Alex by mutual acquaintance and growing up in the same small town. He was a professional restaurateur who was paid to sit with celebrities at the posh places he worked in South Florida in the 70s. Whatever else is said, the man had high standards in food and dining experience. When he opened, and for years after the place was always packed and very popular. The food was high quality and your meal came with 2 sides, salad, hot bread and nice presentation at a reasonable price. Alex left the business several years ago and the current owner has run it for some time. Today was my first time back in several years. The outside looks dated and needs a refresh. I almost thought it was closed. It was 2:30pm on Saturday before Mother's Day and almost empty. I don't recall it ever not being full of people waiting at the bar for a table. Until today. The decor is ok although I don't care for the fringe lamps directly over your head. I was going to get ribs but decided on 10 oz prime rib ($32.00) comes with 1 side (I chose baked potato - only sour cream and butter is offered). No salad unless you pay extra! The warm bread was fine with two kinds of butter. My companion had the Kids spaghetti $(8.99). My prime rib came out and it looked about half the normal thickness it should be and in a puddle of juice. Even the server commented about why the kitchen did that. And it was warm, at best. No horseradish or other condiments were offered. No garnish on the plate. Just a thin slab of meat. The juice should have been in a separate cup. But the small baked potato was steaming hot! My companion had a giant pile of spaghetti with about a 1/4 cup of sauce on top! Too little for the mound of spaghetti. And it looked like cheap jar sauce and no meatballs. She didn't mind but I wasn't thrilled. And her fountain drink did not come with the meal ($3.99)! I had a lavender lemon drop martini that was ok. ($10). Ultimately the food is mediocre and it feels like they are cutting corners to keep prices down. But that means it's no longer the special place it used to be. Sad.

Get here early because this place fills up quickly

Ribs, ribs and more ribs. Traditional sauces, exotic sauces, always cooked perfectly.

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Burger King

2.3(11 reviews)

0.7 mi

Don't usually eat fast food but was hungry for a whopper jr with cheese. Ordered the meal. The…read moreFrench fries were good & the Coke was good. But the sandwich? Surprised at how small the bun was. Had a pinch of lettuce and maybe one piece of onion. Was very disappointed. Friendly service. But I stopped for the sandwich

I have yet to get my order made correctly at this place. The last two times that I've went in there…read moreto get my order made correctly, someone came in after me and also had an incorrect order. This is ridiculous - it was just a burger, not a big crazy specialty order.

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Five Guys

3.5(28 reviews)

1.7 mi

Food was delicious. The service was quick and our order was correct. Their milkshakes are the best!read more

I ordered a bacon cheeseburger with lettuce, mayo, pickles. Small fry and chocolate milkshake…read more Despite the bun being stale, and the lettuce being the white ends of the wedge. The burger and bacon was good. Fries were crispy and well seasoned. Chocolate shake, good as always, great consistency. Restaurant was decently cleaned besides tables being wiped down after customers leave. Bathroom clean as well. *Edit in* as I pull my fries out of the bag found a hair in/on fries The workers were very respectful and apologetic, and they comped my fry. Earning them an extra star for that.

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Club Bud Light at 34 Rush

3.4(21 reviews)

1.4 mi

I am updating my review because the food quality has gone into the toilet since new management took…read moreover. I have eaten here several times in the past and ordered the exact same thing every time. I always order the Philli Cheese Steak Sandwich. This is the first time eating here since the new management took over. It appears that besides turning the hotel into a one star hotel, they have really messed up the food in this restaurants. If you look at my original photo of the sandwich, envision the sandwich with a reduction of the meat of about 40%, hardly any peppers abd onions and the cheese sauce is now like watery cheese soup and there is 50% less than it used to be. With the food and hotel are really bad now and the minimum bets on the penny machines jacked up to 80 cents from 40 cents, this is the last time I will ever go to Batavia Downs for the food, gaming or hotel.

Service was excellent with Shannon as our bartender. She was fast and friendly. Food was ok. Nachos…read morewere soggy.

34 Rush Quesadilla

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Sport of Kings Family Restaurant

3.9(83 reviews)

1.3 mi

Always reliable, the food is always fresh, the coffee cups stay filled, and the Wait staff are very…read moreattentive. This is a Batavia institution and people are just very comfortable here. I know my wife and I are and we go out of our way to stop here whenever we can. The Porto Scramblers are always good. Actually, everything is good. We especially like the cream of mushroom soup, which is only available on Saturdays I think and desserts here are fantastic.

We chose this place to meet friends for lunch, and that it was halfway between our two houses…read more Service was quick, everyone was pleased with their lunch. Three had omelettes, I had a salad. We would come here again.