We stopped in Buffalo on our way to Boston and made a beeline to Hayes Seafood House. A local…read moreinstitution, Hayes has been serving up fresh seafood prepared in a wide range of presentations since 1877. Hayes is nothing fancy; the star here is the seafood. Counter service and popularity requires a bit of a wait but that is necessary to decide what to order from the bountiful catch on offer. We started with raw oysters and clams casino. Freshly shucked oysters are a thing of beauty and Hayes did not disappoint. The Clams Casino are a house specialty which we highly recommend for the experience of a unique dish. We both ordered the broiled haddock and scallops for our entrees and could not have been happier. Perfectly seasoned and generous portions ensured a fabulous dinner. Hayes is a Buffalo standard for seafood for a reason - superb selection and masterfully crafted seafood makes for a great experience.

I honestly didn't go into this with high expectations... but that's solely because of learning it…read morewas a "counter" restaurant. And boy was I WRONG! The absolute best lunch my mother-in-law and I have had in a VERY long time. This is by far the most incredible and freshest seafood in the area. We got there shortly after opening so it was not busy, but by noon, the line was out the door. Very clean restaurant. You can tell they pay attention to the place. Great decor, friendly staff. Plenty of seating room. The menu was a bit overwhelming. I ended up getting the blackened haddock platter (with red potatoes and coleslaw) and mom got the lake perch with the same sides. We both were in love at our first bite. The haddock was perfectly seasoned and I had no doubts it was cooked well. Lately I feel some places I have been served fish that isn't done. No doubts here. Coleslaw was saucy and flavorful. Potatoes were delicious and the meal also came with a roll. The perch meal was exactly what my mother in law was hoping for. She hadn't had it in a while and it was a heaping portion. She said it "barely" had much taste, which was a plus for her. The batter was clean, and you can tell fresh oil was in the fryer. While the prices are a little high for a normal lunch, they were worth every penny. We will definitely be back.

This place was great. Went for a nice dinner around 5:30 on a Tuesday. Food was great, and the…read moreloaded baked potato is a top tier side. Our waitress was amazing. She asked if it was our first time, which it was and she gave us a run down of everything on the menu. The restaurant itself is very small. Maybe 15 tables total. So you're kind of on top of other tables. But it was manageable. I would give this place 5 stars, but I ordered a 12 oz Filet medium rare and it was very rare. Waitress did tell us to cut into the steaks before walking away, but I did not cut directly down the center. Which I should have. So that's on me. But the size of the restaurant is a big downfall, and the prices are $$$$. You're gonna be spending at least $175 for two people if you go the steak route.

My husband and I went today 5/5/26. From start to finish it was such a nice and fun experience. Our…read moreserver was Kim, she was an absolute delight. the food was excellent from soup to dessert . The steaks were perfectly done. The daily specials they have are so worth the price. We finished with carrot cake which my husband asked for the carrot cake ice cream to go with it. It was decadent and delicious. To top it off, we met Jamieson, who was very personable and funny. We will back and, I love the old school atmosphere.

Stopped here for a bite to eat. Definitely what I'd call a 'local' place. There were a few people…read moreat the bar & a couple of tables of diners. I ordered fried bologna & onions sandwich. It was served on a toasted roll. Sides offered were macaroni salad, coleslaw, or soup. They were out of my 1st choice, coleslaw, so I got the soup. I also ordered french fried. The sandwich (a childhood favorite) was great & the fries were crispy & seasoned properly. The soup was ok, not bad just nothing to rave about. Service was fast and friendly. I'd like to go back to try some of their seafood. 2026-44

Excellent food excellent service and the homey vibe is amazing! You can't go wrong with this place!read more

Bright and clean dining and buffet area. That's what first jumped out as we walked into Umi. Not…read moremany buffets of any sort left around these days. Lots of seafood options! Staff was attentive and kept our drinks full. I had a little bit of everything and it was all to my liking. They had crab legs presented in 3 ways, cold, steamed, and in a Cajun style boil. If you love crab then this is the place to enjoy it until your hearts content. Soft drinks and juice are included in price as is all the sushi and sashimi.

First I would like to say that I am a big fan of all-you-can-eat buffets. With all the higher food…read moreprices and smaller portions, I feel there is more value to buffets. However, the quality, variety and taste of the food determines if I will be a repeat customer. Although there was a good variety of foods, the fact that everything tasted bland. Each new item I tried l hoped would have more flavor than the previous item but unfortunately they were consistent but not in a good way. The only item I enjoyed was the round sugar coated donut balls, the sugar was sweet. Service was good but their whole job was to bring beverages and clear plates which our server did very well. Try it once and decide for your self but I recommend the lunch buffet so you spend less money while trying it out.

I'm starting with the service, it was amazing. Everyone was very nice, attentive. It was a…read morebeautiful night, and rain came in while dinning and all the servers came table to table making sure no one had windows down. Also, our server over heard us talking about my birthday and was so kind and brought me a slice ok cake with a candle, just so sweet. The food was just as good, except my steak unfortunately. We started the meal with the wagyu meatballs, crab and lobster fondue and pork belly. All three were delicious! The pork belly was my personal favorite It paired so well with the Brussels sprouts slaw and carrot ginger puree. For my meal I got the 10.0z filet with hash browns. Now, yes I am a don't like pink in my steak, so I did order medium well. Unfortunately my steak came well well well over done. One of my friends ordered a medium steak and felt it was over cooked as well. My steak was not edible at all. The hash browns, I thought we're going to be like shredded potatoes, but they were not. The were actually very large fried like loaded potatoes sticks. My problem was they tasted fried in old oil had a bad after taste. For dessert we tried the banana cream trifle, sooo good, along with a slice of molten chocolate bomb cake, YUM! The service, apps and dessert saved the meal for me . I would come back again and try.

Yes, here again in less than a week. We had another New Year's certificate. This time we shared two…read moreappetizers, and walked out very full and satisfied. We ordered the wagyu meatballs and the crab and lobster fondue. The meatballs are served on sticks in a caramelized cream sauce. 4 on the plate. These are elongated meatballs, easily 4 bites or more each. Served nice and hot with plenty of sauce. These are very tasty. The fondue is served with pita chips. It is blue crab, Maine lobster and a Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese fondue. We could not finish the fondue, so we do have a doggy bag!!! The fondue is very good. We liked both. Our waitress was attentive; her assistant was even more so, packing up our leftovers into doggy bag containers.

They had a special on Friday, might be for all of lent, dozen oysters 2 lobster rolls, shrimp…read morecocktail, ceviche and 3 drinks for $95. Everything was good. The shrimp cocktail was 6 huge shrimp. Lobster rolls were a decent size. It was a good deal overall.

Website shows two vegan bowls, but neither is available in the restaurant. Miso soup side order did…read morenot come out after 20 minute wait and 2 trips to the counter. Server behind counter was rude and said he did not want to hear the complaint. My $19 ACFP poke was ok with modest protein portions. My wife was similarly unimpressed with her vegan bowl. Slow and mediocre meal served by people who clearly could care less about customer service. Similar meal at any nearby Wegmans cafe would be $35 rather than $50, no tip expected, much bigger tuna and salmon portions, fresher, served by friendly efficient people. Fresh Catch = Never Again ! 1 Star......

GREAT FOOD, excellent presentation at a VERY reasonable price…read more 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.

Thank you for the great 70th birthday party for my husband. Our family loved the ambiance and the…read morefood 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!!!

I honestly wasn't sure about this place based on the mixed reviews so decided we needed to check…read morethis out ourselves We made reservations which we weren't sure we'd need but saw shortly after arriving that there were numerous people waiting for tables. We both ordered boils. I got the mussels, snow crab, and shrimp with Cajun garlic butter seasoning. This also came with potatoes and corn. I was pleasantly surprised that all of the seafood was cooked perfectly and seasoned nicely. I can't wait to go back and try some more. My only regret was I didn't get better pictures of my food. 2026-11

The crab boil was good. There was fairly fast service and a friendly wait staff…read more The seafood boil was presented in a big plastic bag. The seafood, corn and potatoes were cooked correctly. The spicy sauce tasted good.

Food 4/5 Service 5/5…read moreAmbiance 5/5 Perla's happy hour is a great time to try clams, oysters and shrimp. Prices cannot be beat during the happy hour for these seafood delicacies which are costly otherwise. I was out at Perla on a Wednesday recently to celebrate a girlfriend's birthday with a group of friends. We had a great time and our server was such a sweet guy. The Woodfire pizzas are very good if you're not into seafood. Those you have to order from the regular menu. The menu is too limited for the happy hour. I knocked off one star because of this. There's usually a live band during this time, but we did not have one on the Wednesday that we attended unfortunately. I would definitely come back for the oysters!

In my 38 years on this earth I experienced a first at Perla while trying to catch a happy hour…read more Never saw a bartender throw a tantrum up until today. While reviewing the happy hours specials I noticed "bottled and draft beers: $5.95". Not the greatest deal but went with it. I then proceeded to order 2 Corona Extras. We enjoy ourselves, finish our drinks, and now it's bill time. After reviewing the bill we notice that my Coronas were charged at $8.95 each. We bring this up to the bartender and are told "that's only for domestics"; not anywhere on the menu is this stated (don't worry I double checked). We ask if this is an error in our favor to which the magic happens. We must have said the magic words to this dirty blond bartender because that's when the tantrum happens. She then proceeds to reach into her tip jar and throw a single dollar bill and four quarters in front of us (technically still owed us $4). I've never seen such blatant disrespect and utter lack of candor or customer service. There's 100s of different ways to handle that situation if she disagreed with our thought on the bill and her reaction was literally the worst one. I had all intentions of coming back because we thoroughly enjoyed our time until literally the last minute. Obviously, we will not be back and I will share this experience with anyone that asks me about this place Take my experience for what it is and be mindful of the service (or for the love of God don't try and call them out on their specials!). Manga!

Delish seafood boil, never feels like enough. This location is always quick at seating you. The…read moreservice is pretty quick and the food is always hot.

Won't let me do 1/2 stars but my real rating is 3.5. Service is good. Seated right away. Price…read moreisn't bad. The bag is a nice portion. I usually get the Special- 1/2 pound of crab legs, 1/2 pound of shrimp, instead of potatoes I do 2 corns and it also comes with 2 eggs. I also add a side of broccoli to my boil. Sooo good...and filling. What I didn't like is the overall cleanliness. It's surface clean and therefore not dirty or I wouldn't even eat there, but it's not the level of clean I'd like to see. My feet were slightly sticking to the floor, the bathroom could use a wipe down of the walls and floors, the water in the bathroom never got warm. Pros: Value, Taste, Service Cons: Could be cleaner. Decor is lacking