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    District 37 Kitchen & Taphouse

    4.5 (195 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Casual
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    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Cuban cigars served in an ash tray
    Dot K.

    We came here on a warm Wednesday night in July and sat on the lovely patio. Service was good and the drinks were cold. We could hear the music being performed along the canal, which was our plan. We decided to order some appetizers: Cuban cigars and nachos. The Cuban cigars were delicious, but $21 for 3 seems pretty expensive. The nachos were too wet, and the chips were soggy in no time. This is a fun place with friendly people.

    MASSIVE plate of District 37 nachos
    Beth K.

    I love this restaurant. The variety of items, from burgers to salads to Detroit-style pizza to barbecue is what keeps me excited to return! This was at least my third visit. Today it got 4 stars instead of 5 for a long wait time and less-than-delicious French fries. I was really impressed with how well the server knew the menu. She suggested for our wing appetizer that we get them plain with the dry rub so we can try the different barbecue sauces. That was brilliant and I highly recommend the wings!! Also loved the pizza my mom ordered and the GIANT plate of nachos my dad had.

    Brisket sandwich
    Norma P.

    Stopped in for dinner as we had a gift card. My husband got the brisket sandwich and I got the sliced turkey sandwich. Both came with French fries. We shared half of each. The sandwiches were fine. I honestly was ok with the meals...they were fine but I was hoping for outstanding. The restaurant was very busy and the wait staff was friendly.

    Detroit style pizza
    Christopher M.

    Our first visit to District 37 did not disappoint. The service was excellent, and we were able to enjoy dinner on the patio, which made for a great experience. My girlfriend and I shared the apple pecan salad and a Detroit-style pizza. Both were delicious, and the portions were very generous. We asked for one salad to split, and they brought out more than enough for both of us. Great food, great service, and a great atmosphere. We'll definitely be back!

    Brisket with spicy Mac, cornbread, and I forget what else
    Maria G.

    I ordered the brisket and it was so good!!! They have different bbq sauces at the table. The blackberry and spicy peach or mango were Delicious! We sat on the patio, open area and the atmosphere was great. Service was prompt. Good music, great environment.

    Nacho tray
    Amy F.

    Overall the food rates between an 8-9/10 on all 5 separate orders. The waitress was attentive. The ambiance was okay. I would recommend optional shades on the window for the canal side of the restaurant, as it was extremely bright. In addition, it was very loud. Unavoidable in this setting but should be noted when looking for a place to quietly talk with friends. Nice atmosphere for drinks, but not so conducive for group trying to talk. Overall nice place. I wish I had went out of my "comfort zone" and ordered the cigar appetizer. If and when I return, I will try it!

    Peanut butter Oreo cheesecake
    Kimberley A.

    Nov 4, 2025 Brooke M was our server. She was good, but didn't come around as often as we needed her to. To be fair, it was very busy. How 'bout them apples cocktail 9/10 Good drink!! Like an apple cider cocktail! Texas brisket sandwich 10/10 This sandwich was amazing. The brisket was so good. I did put some bbq sauce on it too. The sunrise sizzler 10/10 Medium rare. Cooked perfect. My husband was weary about the egg but he actually loved it. Good burger! Pimento Mac & cheese 8/10 Wasn't my favorite. I didn't love the consistency of the cheese sauce. And it was a little too spicy for me Sweet corn pudding 9/10 Had an interesting flavor and taste to it. You definitely need a couple bites to get used to it, but it was good! Peanut butter Oreo cheesecake 8/10 We got this to go and honestly didn't end up eating much of it. It was good, I just didn't love all the ganache on top.

    Out for dinner and they are packed!!!!
    Kristin H.

    I love coming here. The place is open and nice. They have a lot of seating which is good as they are always busy. That is due to the food. Everything is soooo good. I have had dinner with friends here many times and everyone has loved. They have a fantastic gluten free pizza and they have a dedicated fryer which means as someone gluten free I can have the fries. The wings are amazing too as they are smoked!!!! What could be bad?!?!?! The bar is really big and u dont wait for a drink. The staff is super friendly and fun too!!! Go here. U will be so happy u did

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    Scott L.

    Great food and view right next to the Tonawanda canal. When we got here during a weekend night, it was packed. Had to wait for 30 minutes to get our seats. Ordered chicken wings, the district, 2-meat (brisket and ribs), all are very good! Service is very accommodating. Will return.

    Nachos with ground beef.
    Laura S.

    I wouldn't say we are at the point of being "regulars" but we easily are here once every other month or so. We have never had a bad experience. The food is always incredible, the serves are very pleasant and great at what they do, and we LOVE that the owner is out and about, always helping his staff, thanking the customers, and wanting feedback. Today, I'm here to RAVE about the nachos. We have always seen other tables get them and finally last night we went for it. As soon as they got to the table, we all knew we weren't going to eat our dinners. The 4 of us ALL insisted these were the best nachos we have ever had, and I truly could go on and on about why. The first bite was the absolute freshest bite I have ever taken of nachos. Fresh pico, fresh jalapeños, nothing seems canned or like it has been sitting around. There is hot delicious cheese even UNDER the tower of chips. No chip goes uncovered. Enough toppings for every chip. The ground beef was delicious. The best part... under the weight of all of those toppings and delicious cheese, the chips did NOT get soggy. We even had a few stragglers we couldn't finish once our meals arrived. Do not sleep on the nachos. I truly could keep raving. They were heavenly.

    Boom  boom shrimp appetizer $16, tasty
    Kinnie I.

    Boom boom shrimp appetizer was yummy. $16. Service prompt and friendly. In the area my group was seated, the television screen was too small to see properly and way too high up near the ceiling. You have to keep cranking your neck back to look up. Ouch! My advice is to remove that artwork and lower the screen, and buy a bigger screen to accommodate that area of the restaurant. That is if you would like to consider yourself a sports bar. I agree with the other reviewer that it gets very noisy in there. Somehow the acoustics are not meant for holding a conversation easily with your dining partner. It's OK for watching the football game.

    Kids cheeseburger sliders and fries (one bite missing from a kid obv)
    Alissa N.

    I was impressed by the food we ordered, the waitstaff were helpful and quick, and overall I think a good value for the price. The variety of sauces on each table were great, we had fun trying them out. The smoked wings were spicy but flavorful! Nachos were extremely giant and good. Kids meals with the burger sliders were perfect. We will definitely go back to try some of the other options. It seems like a place you can bring home enough leftovers for another meal!

    2 Meat Plate
    Joseph B.

    We visited District 37 for a company dinner and many of us had traveled to the area from Texas. Had to say I was impressed! Atmosphere was perfect for our dinner and enjoyed the large draft beer selection. Our service was excellent for as large of a group as we were, more than 15 people. Food was excellent and everything came out correctly. I had the two meat plate with turkey and ribs and got to sample several of the apps ordered for the table. Was definitely not disappointed!

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