I love Carte Blanche, I love their popovers and I love their ambiance. The service is always really good upstairs. The food is usually pretty delicious. Those popovers keep me coming back though. I heard they were closing which makes me really sad, I hope the owners open something else if that is the case because this has been one of my family's fav spots for a while. The most recent meal we had here was a little disappointing though, not quite so flavorful meals as we usually get. But would definitely come back if it remains open read more

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Me and my husband hadn't been here in years and finally decided to grab some dinner here. Although we did make a reservation, there was plenty of seating on the second floor (which I didn't even know they had before this dinner!). The service was pretty good, although a little slow, but nothing that could ruin our night. The food was also pretty good, although not quite as good as I remember. We were a little bit disappointed with the gnocchi alla vodka - it was the least flavorful vodka sauce we've ever tasted. The lemon truffle risotto was pretty good though. The complimentary popovers were delicious, as were the stuffed meatballs. We left stuffed! We had requested an outdoor table but were seated inside so that was a bit of a disappointment but we still had a nice view so we were grateful for that. read more

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Great brunch! They accommodated our large party of 13. The complimentary popovers they give to the table with two different flavor butters are divine. Most of us got and enjoyed the chicken and waffles topped with hot honey. Honorable mention the shrimp and grits! Place is cute and upscale. Street parking or municipal lot across the street. Will return read more

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Well my son gave us gift card for Christmas and said he heard good things about this place. He heard correct. I suggest reservations as this place was packed on a Saturday. We were seated within 5 minutes of arriving and loved the second floor dining with great view of outside. (If you are not able to walk up stairs I would suggest a downstair seating). Every employee we were in contact was very courteous and engaging. Food and drink options are plenty and very hard to make a decision. But our waitress was very patient and answered our questions. Food was outstanding. Popovers are awesome and they give you 2 butter options - these are on the house. Both our dishes were excellent Carbonara and Chicken marsala was made to perfection. We had the upside-down pineapple cake - very good. Will come back in the summer as it looks like there is some outside seating. FYI - Parking is limited and we parked down the street on a very cold February night. I think the only downfall of the evening. read more

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I started the evening by knocking over the vase of flowers on the table when I tried to move the table. I arrived at 6 pm, and the table was pushed flush to the bench seat, making it impossible to sit down. Luckily, the vase didn't break... there was just water everywhere. Fortunately, the staff member was very chill about it & said it happens all the time. Once the water was cleaned up, I felt the need for a cocktail. I ordered the Black Maple Old Fashioned, which I highly recommend. The maple came through & it was an easy sipper. My friend & I devoured the Popovers (served with salted butter and Maple Cinnamon Whipped Butter) before we thought to snap photos of them. They were huge, piping hot, and oh-so delicious with all that melted butter... as they are complimentary, make sure to ask for more (if you can find room in your belly)! My friend & I shared our appetizers, which was a great way to try more than one. The mushroom toast was INCREDIBLE. Seriously, go just for that, if nothing else. The arancini were good, but I think I would have liked the sauce on the side because having the dish arrived sauced took away from the crisp texture I'd expect from the appetizer. When my entree, the Chicken Milanese, arrived, I was confused. There seemed to be a whole lot of greens & no chicken to be found. I expected thinly pounded cutlets, but how wrong I was! The chicken was thick & juicy, deliciously breaded and crisp. I loved every bite and cleaned my plate. Sadly, despite reviewing the dessert menu, I couldn't find it in me to order anything sweet to cap off the meal. I guess that means I'll just have to go back! read more

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Fantastic experience here for dinner a couple weeks ago! Had a date night and got reservations for outside. The patio/alleyway was just a little underwhelming - think I'd prefer the indoor ambience next time we go! Our waitress was very nice and accommodating. We ordered some pumpkin martinis to start which were heavenly to kick off the fall season. Ordered the mushroom toast to start and it was hands down the best part of the meal (even though everything was delish). Thank you other yelpers for recommending it! Then we ordered the ribeye steak and crab stuffed salmon and both were great. Excited to go back in a couple months and see what else they're added to their seasonal menu! read more

The ambiance of this restaurant is cozy and elegant. I have had several delicious cocktails here before. It's a great date night spot. After hearing from others how great the food at this restaurant was, I couldn't wait to try it! So, I was disappointed today when my service was subpar. Our waiter was very inattentive. He didn't tell us the specials, he came to our table once during the whole service, and he never asked how we liked our meals or if we needed more water etc. it was very odd. He didn't even bring us our food! It was almost like he was ignoring us, he seemed very chatty at other table. On top of the terrible service, my food was almost inedible. I'm going to preface this next comment by saying I love spicy foods. I get Diablo hot sauce at Taco Bell, I get comfortably order level 3 spicy curry, I ALWAYS add the spice bomb to my pho. But this dish was like gates of hell opened up and shot flames into my mouth. Satan himself could have touched his pitchfork to my tongue and it wouldn't have burned as bad. I know it was listed as a spicy dish - it's the fra diavolo! I expected a little spice. But wow. My lips were scorched, my eyes watered, it was a whole thing. On top of being embarrassed by my apparent lack of spice tolerance (not true), I couldn't even enjoy my food. Worst part : the waiter never came to refill our waters. My Caesar salad was okay! Nothing special. Overall, for a $65 dinner for myself, it was not worth it. I would come back for cocktails, but never again for food. read more

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We arrived for our reservation and were seated promptly. We were initially impressed by the ambiance and setting. After ordering drinks and our entrees we waited an hour for the food to arrive. During that time, our waitress never checked in or provided an update until nearly the hour mark. Meanwhile, we watched multiple tables seated after us receive their meals, eat, and leave. When the food finally arrived, it didn't justify the wait. The quality didn't compare to other similarly priced restaurants in Buffalo offering Italian cuisine (Inizio, Angeline, etc.). We all know that time and money are limited, and this experience didn't meet expectations for a night out in terms of service or food quality. read more

Finally after 3 years , I got to come back to Carte Blanc for their dinner menu . I received a favordrop offer for $15 off - so I feel like it was necessary to use it ! Boy , was I a happy customer. The complimentary popovers were delicious . I ordered the famous mushroom toast as an appetizer - mouth watering and full of flavor . I had a hard time choosing an entree but settled with the Cacio e Pepe - pasta so good that I couldn't help but finishing every last bite ! Our server was attentive and professional . Atmosphere is cozy without being too loud and cramped . Treat yourself to dinner here when you are in the south towns , you won't be disappointed! read more

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Been here before and knew we liked it. The menu just changed to the fall menu and there were new things to try. People around us recommended the short rib so we tried that and the carbonara plus chicken. Can i cut to the chase? Order the short ribs. They were tender and flavorful and smoky at the ends. Served over mashed with glazed carrots. A portion that fills a big appetite and doesn't bury a small one. Rich and hearty and exactly what you hope short ribs would be. The carbonara was buttery smooth with chunks of bacon and vegetables. I added chicken breast which was cooked perfectly and sliced to near bite size portions. The cocktails were the star of the show. Shawn referred the complex tasks to JJ who well may be a myth. He mixed up amazing craft cocktails that everyone around me was swooning about. Does he have a PhD in mixology? He doesn't even have a vest or a curly mustache so not sure how he does it but everyone there seemed to know his role. JJ is the he master mixologist and Shawn is his protoje. If you are looking for a downtown experience in the southtowns head to carte blanche. Food is amazing. Mixed drinks are creative A F. And i'm a beer guy. Fyi lunch on tap. read more

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Ambience is cozy and upscale. Service is quick and attentive. Food is top notch! Have really enjoyed every item we have ever ordered! Popovers instead of bread are elite! read more

Typically I don't write reviews unless its really good or really bad and, unfortunately, this is not a good review. I went here for my birthday dinner with just me and my husband and things started to be a bit weird with the cocktail. I ordered a vodka and limoncello cocktail but it was a limoncello cream and that was not specified (I don't care for limoncello cream but I let this go because I figured i was being too picky). Beyond that it took 45 minutes for me to get my raw oysters on ice app and an hour for my husband to get his app. I had 4 out of the 6 oysters and I couldn't eat any more. Every single one I bit into I had bits of shells and sand. And the first three oysters had this really off-putting taste. The 4th and last oyster had so many shell pieces it cut my gum. Then finally after an 1hr and 45 minutes we received information from another server (not our own server) that the kitchen somehow never received out order so we left. I will give credit where credit is due! Everyone we interacted with was really nice! Also, they comped our bill majorly which was so appreciated. Also, I was able to get my dinner made on the fly to go and it wasn't too bad! Again, it breaks my heart to write this review because the last time I was here it wasn't great either and I really think this place has such potential. To me, as someone that has worked in the restaurant business, I think we just came on a night where every staff member that day had a case of the "f*ck its" I truly hope the best for this business and I really hope the quality can improve because so far this is such wasted potential. read more

With so many options in the menu like pasta, chicken, seafood ,pork chops and steak I narrowed it down to the beet Alfredo.With speedy service and a smile I got this incredible entree, it was beet Alfredo sauce over linguine with lemon basil creme on top ,parmesian and sunflower seeds and was so tasty .For dessert I got the perfect autumn inspired pumpkin fritters with a side of Carmel sauce for dipping and was so delicious. . read more

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Will this place has gone down hill.... Bring back Kevin please. Just had a 2 1/2 hour ordeal here. The menu has been reduced to some meager pasta dishes all slathered in a beef sauce. No fish, chicken or steak options anymore. They were tapped out of every beer we tried to order. Our group ordered the stuffed pepper appetizer and after 20 minutes were then told they were out of it. They forgot one of our orders. The apps took an hour to come out and then the entrees took another 45 mins. Used to be one of my favorite restaurant. Unless I hear that they get new management, I won't be back. read more

I came back, also not super dressed up, and got a spot at the bar. A total 180 of an experience, bartender was really great to chat with, food was still phenomenal. I'm super happy I was able to have a better experience here. read more

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Carte Blanche has been on my radar for quite a while and I'm so glad my friends and I chose this restaurant to celebrate our birthdays. We were all born the first week in March and decided to go out and have a nice meal. I made reservations on Open Table, and it was seamless. We were seated and told we had a 90 minute time limit because there were other reservations coming in. Our reservation was at 6 pm. I started off the dinner with a New York Sour. I can't say no to a New York Sour. Those drinks are superb. If you haven't tried one, get out and do it. It is a game changing cocktail. We received an amuse-bouche as well, which was watermelon with goat cheese on top. I liked that. We also got a popover a piece, and that piece of carb was delectable. I ordered the special - a steak with espresso sauce, asparagus and horseradish potatoes. The dinner was exceptional. Unfortunately, I had an allergic reaction to something I ate and ended up a couple hours later taking two Benedryl. I was wheezing and having trouble breathing. It was nothing the restaurant did, obviously. I don't know what I'm allergic to and it happens at various times. I just keep Benedryl close at hand. I would definitely come here again. I liked the vibes of the place and the decor. read more

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The oysters, salads, short rib and salmon was very good. The service was very attentive. The ambiance was casual and welcoming.

I went looking for a restaurant for a large group for dinner the next night. At 8:00pm after seeing 4 other restaurants I stopped here. I ordered a carry out appetizer so I could get an idea of the restaurant. I heard it was up scale. 40 minutes later my appetizer arrived. I questioned if an appetizer takes this long how long for a dinner service? I was told at least 45 minutes because they are under staffed. we will go to a different restaurant tonight! read more

Sadly a disappointing evening in a place we used to love. Waitress finally appeared, spilled a drink , shattered a glass and disappeared. We had to have the bartender clean up the mess and take our order. Over an hour for apps and almost as long for entrees. The attitude of waitress #1 and the long wait made the decent food almost irrelevant. read more

With fast and friendly service I received my Beet alfredo pasta.It was linguine, Beet alfredo sauce,lemon basil creme,parmesan and sun flower seeds and was delish .For dessert I had the pumpkin fritters with Carmel sauce and it was amazing , perfect dessert for fall.Lots to choose from on the menu from chicken, seafood and pork chops you will definitely find something to choose from. read more

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Ambiance: very nice, great for a date night or going out for an elevated dinner with family. It's pretty small, so you would think reservations are a must, but on the Friday night that we went it never quite filled up so perhaps you're safe to risk no reservations. Service: very kind, patient with my GF wife and her multiple questions Drinks: really good. I remember their cocktail menu being full of very interestingly named and well mixed drinks. My whole table got at least one so I took a sip of quite a few, all were great. Food: solid! Amazing popovers. My gnocchi was pretty good, and everyone else seemed to enjoy their steaks and pastas. Would give food a 4/5 but everything else is 5/5 so it's earned 5 stars for me! My wife and I keep this in our list of date night options! Thanks for being one of the few good restaurants in Hamburg, Carte Blanche! read more

Would give a 0 if I could. Have tried 2 days in a row to get take out as I work right down the street. Was told no both times. I work in a busy salon and will be telling everyone, good luck trying to get take out here. Sometimes it would be nice to be able to get my lunch/dinner somewhere other than fast food or pizza spots. You guys make that impossible. read more

While browsing what restaurants offered take outs/pick-up orders, Carte Blanche in Hamburg kept catching our attention. Their take out menu offered some mouth-watering choices and for a decent price. We actually tried ordering twice. The first time - around 5:30pm - we were told they were no longer taking orders. So the next day I called at 2:30 to make sure we got an order in. Our choices were the Lamb Lollipops for appetizers, and the Mushroom Gnocchi and Strip Steak for entrees. We arrived right at 5:00 (our designated pick-up time) to get our order. The server (the same individual who took the order) was very nice and brought the food right to the car door without us waiting long at all. When we got back home we noticed one thing wrong with the order - the Mushroom Gnocchi was Mushroom Pasta (the gnocchi was removed from the menu the following day so there must have been supply issues). The change was... okay, but the penne pasta was thick and starchy for the lightness of the mushroom sauce. We would have preferred the gnocchi. The strip steak was delicious, and the horseradish sauce on the potatoes was unexpectedly strong - which wasn't a bad thing! The whole dish brought an assortment of flavors that all paired well with each other, despite the powerful horseradish. Lastly, and I know I've gone backwards... the Lamb Lollipops. They had a wonderful basil crust on them. Great flavor. As was the cream sauce and salad. One unfortunate side effect of the take-out process though was that the lamb had steamed a little longer in the aluminum container and lost a little of its flavor. The same happened to the steak with the Mushroom Pasta (which was cooked medium well but then browned inside the container). It's not something that can be avoided and there's no fault to anyone... I just mention it as a precaution to any carnivores out there with exacting tastes when it comes to how the meat is cooked. One last thing... the portions! This one meal became 4 meals for the two of us. It was a very generous amount of food! I'd recommend giving Carte Blanche a try, especially given the situation we're all in. It's a great way to give yourself a treat if you're feeling down or trapped. read more

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I've had popovers here before and they were incredible. The brunch is extremely good and the French press coffee is fresh and delicious.

Good restaurant. Could be Great. Service is Great. But the decor and menu are tired and need a serious refresh. The menu is too small and 10 years old. Just like the decor. It needs someone to care. The Grange has taken all of their customers and you can see why. No real decent vegetarian options here. Food is well done, but uninspired. It REALLY Really needs a new menu. read more

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This place is amazing! We went here for dinner and the ambiance and decor was so nice. The server told us this is a farm to table restaurant so their offerings are constantly changing. Loved the food, wine options, service. Everything was amazing. read more

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Sat outside on a very enjoyable, cool night! Unfortunately, the fire pits don't work! Service was good! We started with the popovers which were very good! My wife ordered the steamed clams along with the caprese salad and both were excellent! We shared the Brussel spouts, which may have been the star of the show, for me! I ordered the chicken parm which was also good! $15 for a decent bottle of Malbec was a nice touch! read more

Quality and consistent food! Great service and hospitality! Go to spot! Easily accessible.

We were passing through Hamburg on our way from Michigan to New England. The reviews were favorable so we decided to have dinner here. It was bustling on a Friday night but we got a table without waiting. We both had a nice glass of wine. Our server provided good service but wasn't too friendly. We both ordered pasta dishes. Both came out amazingly fast and were well-[prepared. My linguine was a bit al dente for my taste, but it was not a deal breaker. In the end we were in and out very quickly and enjoyed good food nicely prepared. read more

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Excellent dinner in Hamburg. Greg plate of gluten free pasta. Nice restaurant - very good crowd. read more

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Started off good with the popovers and the delicious strawberry butter but mediocre from there . Nothing was awful but definitely not great or worth a return visit. read more

The box was broken the chain broke I called no one responded so I will never order anything from them again

I took my dad here when he was visiting from out of town - perfect because it has a wonderful ambiance, feels like an intimate setting, didn't get too noisy, great service and a broad menu. On the menu you'll find seafood, pork chop, chicken, pasta, all tasty classics and something for everyone. I really enjoyed my pasta and dad enjoyed the pork chop. Only reason for not doing 5 stars was that the bench seating was uncomfortable and we were there for 2 hours. I would definitely go back and take friends or family who haven't been before. read more

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We went here for dinner. I would recommend a reservation It isn't huge so reservation is the best way to go. The complimentary fresh popovers were absolutely amazing with strawberry butter. I would have came just for these! 10/10. We then ordered the stuffed meatballs for a small plate which were great. Good portion sized meals. Would recommend asking to sit downstairs vs upstairs. read more

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This was our first time patronizing this restaurant. We checked out the menu online before going and realized they don't offer a wide variety of dishes. But we had received a gift certificate for this restaurant, so we went anyway. My wife's choice (Chicken Parmigiana) came out steaming hot, but my pasta dish (Bolognese) was barely warm. There was little doubt that my dish had just sat out to cool while the chef prepared my wife's. I also felt that the prices were a bit steep; $27 for a plate of penne with meat sauce! Bit I do need to mention that both dishes were very tasty. The seating, while very clean, was uncomfortable. If you don't mind sitting on benches, this is the place for you. As stated earlier, the reason we went there is because of the gift certificate we received. This was our first and last time going there. read more

The night started out with six people two decided to have a few drinks. When we looked at the menu it stated no separate checks for parties over 6 and for parties over 6 they would add the 20%gratuity. We asked for separate checks because of the drinks and some of the food prices were quite different They told us it really meant six and above for both We noted that was not what the menu said but they refused. Three of us got prime rib. It was grilled not served as usual but good. One person got pasta she liked that very much. One had co co van it was good and the another had a wedge salad and stuffed meatballs which were very large and good. All around the food was good. The service was very very slow. Our reservation was for six and it was 8:45 when we were finished eating and had to leave shortly because they were closing at 9. Not sure if i would go back read more

Very cool place. Loved the decor. Service was great. Crab cakes very good. Delicious margarita. Popover was very good too. My steak pasta special was ok. Street parking and patio seating also. read more

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I've been wanting to try this restaurant. My friend really like it and recommend it but before I can actually go to try, stupid corona pandemic hit the fans. Most restaurant including Carte Blanche decided to do takeout. I was like why not... we decided to get lamb lollipops, mushrooms gnocchi with steak and Vegas strip steak. They packed them on aluminum containers with plastic lid. I ordered all of them medium rare but because of the packaging it made the steaks cooked a bit more. Which is fine, it's not like it get over cooked or anything. I hate over cooked steak. Let's start with the lamb, the crusted part is good and flavorful the part not crusted, the meat itself kind of missing something. It help if you slater the tzatziki sauce on the meat part. I like it but I like Pegasus' lamb better. Next is gnocchi mushrooms with steak. This is the most disappointing dishes among the three. First of all it was NOT gnocchi, it was penne. Maybe they run of it but why didn't they say anything when we ordered? It's a let down when you ordered one thing and get another. The mushrooms is just a crumb, it supposed to be the star of the dishes kind of almost the after thought. It taste good but it just get buried under those penne. I think if it would've been with gnocchi, it would be much better. We added steak to this dish. Which a good thing, the steak is very good and flavorful. It definitely helped elevate the dish that otherwise utterly disappointment. The Vegas steak probably the best dish among the three. It came with mashed potatoes and asparagus. I like the flavor of the steak and the sauce. The mashed potatoes with horseradish wow quite potent! Though I don't normally like horseradish somehow it work. Each components of the dish work well together. I'm very satisfied. If not because of the so called mushrooms gnocchi, I would have give them at less 4 stars. I understand tough times and all but still I expected to get what I ordered. read more

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I love carte Blanche! Jj is a fabulous mixologist, as is joe. Both bartenders are so classy and personable. I am continually impressed by their unique and tasty cocktails! Their happy hour is amazing, $9 craft cocktails, $7 traditional cocktails and a limited food menu...definitely try it, you will love it! read more

Very nice, intimate location when seated on the first floor. The food was outstanding and service was good enough that I didn't notice them (which is a good thing) read more