Stopped for the fish Fry and the place was fairly busy. Heard the fish Fry was good. Given a small table for two next to the bar - very noisy. Fish was OK and sweet potato fries OK. I would not say very good - just OK. Clam Chowder was bad and couldn't eat it - $7 a small bowl. Service was very very slow. Had to ask for a check. Not a place we would return. read more

I appreciate a place that won't load up tables if they don't have the wait staff, to insure great service. Enter Jamie. We told her we were just having cocktails and she sat us in her section. Within minutes, our cocktails arrived. We asked if she'd hate us if we ordered appetizers. She sat at our table, took the order and made us laugh the whole time. The line was out the door by the time we left but Jamie just kept smiling. The food service industry needs more Jamies! read more

I got the fish and chips dinner add 2 shrimp. The fish is fresh battered not greasy was really tasty. Frys were just regular seasoned Frys. Steak Frys would have really complimented the super good fish. read more

Buffalo Bar & Grill - Fish and Chips diner - American Near Me - Payson, Arizona

I've stopped in here a few times as I pass through town over last couple years..the quality has been on a slow decline and last night was a big signal. Seating took over 25 mins, service took almost 45. Our waitress was wonderful... The problem: SHE WAS THE ONLY ONE. I know all you bar/restaurant guys think it's super cool to pay your staff as little as possible "because tips" but you also actually have to staff your establishment adequately, because if all your customers are mad then they're not being paid by them OR you. I hope that young lady finds a job where she is appreciated properly. Stopping in to drop $50 on two sodas, a middling burger and a soggy steak sandwich is no longer on my agenda. read more

Great experience here for dinner tonight! Found this place when my family and I were starving after hiking Tonto Natural Bridge. Upon walking in around 6 pm, this place was packed! There were a few tables left and we sat ourselves at a booth. The server came to greet us very quickly -- she took our drink and food orders at the same time without writing anything down. Our food came out accurately and hot and fresh! I ordered a regular cheeseburger with French fries, my daughter ordered a plain burger with fries and her dad had a green chile burger with fries. All of our food was delicious and exceeded our expectations. For dessert, we shared the cookie with ice cream and chocolate drizzle -- definitely a good portion for three! Service was excellent despite it being busy and prices were fair. We will absolutely be back! read more

Buffalo Bar & Grill - Cookie Pizookie - American Near Me - Payson, Arizona

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I am definitely a person who believes in giving breaks if someone is learning or if it's been a busy day. The service here, however, is consistently pretty bad. My mother came in one night and walked directly to the to-go pick up area. It was ten minutes before someone even acknowledged her presence. Today I called in and asked if I could place a to-go order. The person who answered said "I can't do that right now. Could you call back in ten minutes?" I asked why, and she said she couldn't get to the computer right now. Did not try to write my order down or offer any solution, she just said call back in ten minutes. To me that suggests an unwillingness to put forth any effort to actually solve the situation. read more

Cowboy club for lunch was good. I opted for the toasted sourdough bread. Fries were good. $17.00 was a little pricey. Cheeseburger was dry. Looked better than it was. $14.00 Cup of chlii was very good. $3.00 Sodas were $3.75 each. $45.00 for lunch.......:( read more

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we went on a busy weekend and still got our food ordered and brought out in decent timing the service was great read more

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First timer here. Lots of burger options. Friendly service. Nice atmosphere and great music. Food.... Really really good. I ordered bacon cheeseburger with a side of bbq and fries as my side. Fries tasted fresh. Burger was good as specified. Side of zucchini was great. One was slight undercooked but the rest perfect. Husband ordered the buffalo burger. Looked amazing and for his first one he said it was great. Side of tots and he said they were great. Ordered some mozzarella sticks which were overcooked but that didn't stop him from eating them all. Overall we will be back to try more food. read more

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I have been coming here for years and I LOVE it! The buffalo or elf burgers are a must!! I love the quality of the meat and other ingredients- the food is so yummy! The service is iffy sometimes deepening on your service but it's definitely a restaurant to visit when in Payson read more

We were in town for the weekend and decided to try Buffalo Bar and Grill for takeout. I ordered the cowboy club with french fries and I really enjoyed it. The brioche was nice, the chicken didn't have any weird chewy bits, and the french fries were crispy. For some reason that is hard for restaurants to get correct. I only gave it four stars because my fiancé ordered the pork tenderloin sandwich and did not really like it. He said that he wished that he had ordered the elk burger instead. read more

Buffalo Bar & Grill - Pork tenderloin - American Near Me - Payson, Arizona

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I'm a food critic down in Phoenix and I came up to the area, because we love the area... I have to disguise myself because people know me down in Phoenix so I wanted to make sure I could accurately critique this food. I had the brisket burger with American cheese and it was delightful. Cooked too perfection and the cheese was nice and melted. Although, the sweet potato fries were a little bit soft and could've bit a bit crispy I think with a sprinkle of truffle oil and Parmesan and garlic and a little bit of parsley, that would definitely put it right over the top. My wife had the Diablo chicken sandwich and the sauce that they had on it was velvety smooth, and really elevated the dish. The three servers that were here on March 22, were all very nice and attentive even if they weren't tending to us. Jamie was delightful. Definitely can't wait to come again. read more

So many people recommended this as a great place to enjoy good food and mingle with locals and travelers and they definitely did not steer me wrong. My server bartender Donna was a hoot, so kind, so warm and so funny! Ask her for a rap! I loved the New York steak lunch, came perfectly medium rare, French fries, warm garlic bread i made mini sandwiches with, and a Caesar side salad. All for just under 30 bucks! I got so excited to google my steak down I forgot the photo sorry! But take it from me, it was great! read more

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Stopped here on my way from Holbrook, Arizona to Phoenix, Arizona. Was attracted by the sign out front. Turned out to be a great place to have lunch. It was a Friday and the special was fish tacos. The clam chowder soup, which was the soup of the day, was excellent. Service was wonderful and prices were very reasonable. Very cute decor. Convenient location. read more

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Awesome place! Local feel and that is what is great. Prices, food and conversation were all terrific.

Just wanted to share my thoughs]! It's got a really cozy, woodsy vibe inside - super clean and nicely done bar.It's totally kid-friendly, as long as the little ones are on their best behavior, of course! They serve classic bar food, so if you're a fan of all things fried, you'll be in heaven. We enjoyed our drinks on our way home from read more

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Food was delicious. We had the Ruben which was very good and the Philly cheesesteak which wasn't bad, the steak was a little under seasoned but still good. Drinks were decent overall. Service was great read more

Today I had the HERD burger and it was absolutely delicious. The best burger I have head here. The orange chipotle boneless wings were amazing and HUGE! Usually boneless wings are tiny. They were more like chicken tenders Edit 5/30 They are huge like chicken tenders because they ARE CHICKEN TENDERS lol read more

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Had an early dinner/late lunch. Food was good and came out fast. Service was friendly and fast as well. Nice bar and grill. Got to watch part of the Sugar Bowl. I ate the bacon cheeseburger and our waitress made sure my bacon was super crispy. We also had the combo basket for an appetizer and the open faced chili burger was my husband's choice. There was a ton of food! Couldn't finish it all. Drinks were great. Bathrooms are tiny. We would go again. read more

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Decent parking. Were able to seat ourselves. Comfortable & spacious seating. Staff was welcoming and took our drink orders within a couple minutes. Food orders followed quickly and then we had a small weight because it started getting busy before we got our food. Not too long. The drinks were pretty standard. Food was good. Lots of choices. Some wild game burger options. Decor was fun. read more

Get your burgers here! I'm always so grateful when I more meat-centric restaurant offers a veggie patty substitute on any burger, it's such a thoughtful inclusion. Good beer on tap, tasty fried bar foods, big selection of burgers and sandwiches. Staff is friendly and food arrives hot and fresh at a great pace. Good for locals and visitors alike. "Rustic cowboy burger bar" is a perfectly apt description read more

The food is always good. The atmosphere is what it is. It really is a bar. They have decent burgers, but not the best in town. The only bison burgers that I know of though in town. Service is always friendly. It always seems fairly clean. But it does smell like a bar. read more

This place was not busy at all, plenty of tables available, but a line out the door waiting to get sat. Plenty of staff walking around aimlessly not acknowledging anyone at the door. Finally after 10 minutes we were sat at a table. Not 1 but 2 tables were sat after us, had their drinks delivered and orders placed and we were still not acknowledged after 20 minutes. Wait staff walked by us many times and nothing. When we left after 25 minutes we told them we left because no one even attempted to serve us, they couldn't care less. This place used to be good and worth the stop. I will not ever go again. read more

The place was clean and staff was very prompt and nice. However the food is not very good. The fries very well seasoned but Luke warm at best. The meat on the Philly had zero.... And I mean zero seasoning or flavor to it. The bread used very firm like they had tried to warm up a frozen bun. The soda was the correct color but was just brown carbonated water with no syrup. Not a bad place and maybe it was just an off day with their cook, but I unfortunately will not come back a second time. read more

Buffalo Bar & Grill - Philly Cheesesteak & Fries - American Near Me - Payson, Arizona

Food was so good!!! My husband and I pass through Payson to get to the cabin and this will now be our go to spot. Highly recommend their mozzarella sticks best ones I've ever had. Service was also super fast and friendly read more

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Great service. Great onion rings and club sandwich. Got chicken wings to go and those were great too. read more

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Husband got the bacon cheeseburger and I got the grilled chicken sandwich. Both were delicious--love how they serve their condiments. Recommend going here--especially if your hotel is nearby! You can walk! read more

I'm not sure what I was expecting, but I was pleased to say the least. Always asking a local where they eat is killer and the man who recommended Buffalo Bar & Grill was correct. The fried zucchini was yummy, the chicken tenders good, and the sirloin steak melt was delish. read more

Food was delicious and the staff were very helpful and courteous. Relaxed atmosphere.

Stopped in to grab a bite on our way back to camp verde and this place hit the spot. Very friendly staff and amazing food!

I rarely find myself in Payson, but when I do I am always hitting up the Buffalo. After a hike or day at the lake, this is a solid go to spot for good food and drink. It can look a bit rough at first but once you get settled in, the great staff will make you feel at home. read more

Brisket burger had a great flavor and cooked perfect and juicy. Had a small salad too and everything was great. They got a bit slammed but service was on point. read more

No reservations really needed here I came in with a party of 7 and we were able to find a nice area to sit in and put tables together. Service was great. The food and drinks came out very quickly which I was happy with. Everything was cooked to perfection. Their ranch is also to die for. We each got out one which is great because usually places charge for extra dips. The tequila shots they fill to the top where it overflows so they are very generous. They do last calls and close the bar at 8:30p. So get your orders in for drinks by 8:25p. Onion rings - delicious (I like mine extra crispy but it was good) Tater tots - Stella Fries - they give a huge basket of fries and are very fresh Burgers are cooked to your liking and on a fluffy brioche bun. The menu has endless options. Front and back and top to bottom of items. They have Buffalo meat here as well, hence the name Quesadilla - i liked it, seems they made it extra cheesy which is a good think. I wish they had guacamole and pico de gallo however. They give a side of lettuce and tomato only. Loaded baked potato skins could have been a little bit more loaded. Other than that it was a fun time and they have on the game if you are a sports fan read more

Buffalo Bar & Grill - Quesadilla - American Near Me - Payson, Arizona

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The food was delicious we ordered an appetizer of fried mushrooms. We ordered the Philly Cheesesteak with fries, and a Bacon Cheeseburger. The food came out super hot and fast. It is self seating but it was plenty if room. The staff were extremely polite and nice! They were helpful and all smiles. There were several TVs with the Olympics on and several televisions at all areas. There was a jukebox (updated) with music playing. There is a full bar There. I would highly recommend this great spot. read more

Buffalo Bar & Grill - cheese quesadilla - American Near Me - Payson, Arizona

This is not about the service or the food. We enjoy coming to Buffalo Bar & Grill every time we're in Payson. Searched for dog friendly places and it stated they are. They are not! No dogs allowed on patio. Just a warning you're trying to come here with your dog. read more

Food, Service, and Ambiance is awesome! Yummy Lunches. Suppers are soo good! So visit and enjoy the Western feel of good people and good food! read more

Fish fry was good. I got two large pieces of fish, a lot of fries and coleslaw. It was a good take out meal

Not great. In fact, all 3 of us had belly aches after eating here. Bummer. As there don't seem to be a lot of choices in this area.

It would have been nice if the drink and happy hour menu had prices. I find this very dishonest. Also we were there about 45 minutes before happy hour ended but the waitress rang up our bill at 6:15 so the prices weren't correct. We had to call this to her attention. I don't we'll be back there. read more

Food was very mediocre to poor. Had a burger and French Dip sandwich. Fries and Onion rings were under cooked and greasy. Service was good. We will not be going back. read more