First time at Eli Fish. I thought it was very noisy, bad acoustics. Hard to carry on conversations with my fellow diners. I was thinking at that time I would never return to Eli Fish for that reason. But when our food arrive..... wow!!! The food was amazing. So good that I would not think twice about going back here. Love it. read more

Love this place! Great beer selections. Food is always tasty. Eli has electric atmosphere on Friday Saturday nights. Where else can you play bocce to live music drinking a local craft beer? If you haven't been then your missing out on one of western New York's premier establishments. read more

I grew up in Pavilion and once I moved to Rochester, never dreamed I would have my reception at a place in Batavia. Before we landed on Eli Fish for our wedding reception, we looked at a number of venues from Rochester to Buffalo, none of them nailed our vibe. Eli Fish has a big city style with a small town approach to their guests. We approached Shannon Maute at Eli Fish in the winter about hosting our wedding at the venue. They had never shut downs the restaurant for a full event prior, but they were on board! Shannon and Sam (a fabulous chef!) expertly guided us through this event with ease! Not only was our wedding a massive success, but my husband Adam and I looked forward to meeting with them every step of the way. They were open and receptive to every crazy idea we had. Every time we stopped in, Shannon, Sam and the servers and bar staff knew us, and were as excited about our special day as we were. The day was perfect in every way, thanks to Shannon, Sam and the rest of the amazing Eli Fish team. Shannon was on top of small details-from signs with our name to making sure candles set correctly and making sure our day was perfect! The night started with appetizers (they were so good some of guests didn't realize dinner was coming!), they went above and beyond by created custom cocktails and even a beer with our name on it!, dinner was delicious and abundant. The servers professional, and attentive! Our guests could not say enough good things about the staff! They were still as excited and happy to be part of our day as our guests! We couldn't be more thrilled with our reception at Eli Fish and we sing their praises to everyone we know. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend them for any event- large or small!!! read more

Eli Fish Brewing Company - Breweries Near Me - Batavia, New York

Definitely a place you want to check out! Modern, fun, and very spacious. Delicious food, and amazing drinks. Live music is great when it's going on. The bocce and corn hole in the back is my favorite part of this place! A great place to hang out with friends and family. read more

Beer was great, food was okay. Poutine was cold and too much gravy. Pork belly tacos were okay but nothing too exciting. Steak was awful and over cooked. I'd try it again hope for the best. A nice room with a lot of potential. read more

Great selection and really welcoming environment. Just wish they were dog friendly . Outdoor seeding would also be a huge bonus..

Our first time trying this place tonight. We were meeting friends there, and the place was pretty packed. Everyone went out of their way to make sure we were all accommodated. The food and drinks were very enjoyable! Great drink/beer menu and great service. The outdoor patio will definitely be a plus if the weather ever warms up! Can't wait to go back there again!. read more

Food: delicious. Menu variety: indeed. I'm very choosy as in I only like certain things but I love everything here.

We really enjoyed our beer flights (on special!), and the food very good. I loved the pork belly tacos. My husband can't eat wheat and was ready for shrimp and grits, but they ran out of grits! So he had the shrimp on mashed potatoes instead and was a happy camper. Lots of folks at the bar, plus corn hole in the back. If we come back through town, we will happily come back. read more

Absolutely fantastic place! Not what you would typically expect from a brewery. Fantastic food and good selection of drinks. It'd be nice to see some of their own options, as there were only about 3 on the drink menu when we went, however, it was such a wonderful experience and we will for sure be returning in the future! read more

Seems to be the happenin' place in Batavia. The massive bar was packed, but the crew did a good job getting you served quickly. For 9:30 on a Saturday night, the only thing that was a let down was the handful of beers on the menu that had been kicked already. Lots seating and comfy couches to sit down in and enjoy your drinks and food. read more

So wow this place was excellent. A fresh burger patty cooked perfectly as medium rare. No frozen patties here. Only tried one of their beers...after all it was only 1 on a Thursday. Azzaca IPA extremely solid. This place is worth the stop read more

Food is okay, I think they need more options. Too much pico de Gallo on the chicken tacos. Burger was good. Great selection in beers. Very very loud during dinner time. Mediterranean platter was dry. read more

First time there. Tried 3 different things on menu and all were fantastic. Looking forward to going back when in the area.

My wife, myself and another couple stopped last night and had dinner. We went to the bar first and tried to get drinks, The bartender overlook us for 10 minutes until my wife spoke up. They said an hour wait, but got our table in about 45 min. The food was very great and the beer we tasted was very good. I love that everything was from New York. The only problem is that when there is a lot of people, it's gets very loud and echoes. Very hard to talk to the people at your table. We will definitely go back during the week and see how the noise is when it's not as busy. read more

First of all, I was really excited about this place. Renovated building, onsite brewing and a cutting edge menu. I'm sorry to say I was disappointed. The beer is pretty good and they do have a good selection of local brews and cider on tap. The food was not impressive, I got the pork sandwich which is their take on a French Dip. All I really tasted was the Asiago cheese on it. My wife got a salad with salmon. The two small fillets that came with it reminded her of the salmon bought in stores that comes wrapped in plastic. The decor is awesome and I really hope they can bring the food up to speed. read more

I hate to leave a negative review. First let me say I love this place! It's a great place to meet friends for drinks and a bite. The service is wonderful. The bar has a great selection of beers as well as a great rotating seasonal craft cocktail list. However, the past few times I've visited something has been off. Today was the tipping point. I ordered a ceasar salad no chicken and the soup du jour which was Southwest beef stew. First, the salad came with chicken. Luckily I was able to pick it off. But that was just the beginning. This salad had no Romaine in it whatsoever and the dressing had bits of blue cheese in it...? The greenage that was used were leafy greens that got soggy the instant the dressing was added. I have a few issues with this such as, since when is there no Romaine in a caesar salad? And leafy greens are best when tossed in a vinegar based dressing or a loose creamy dressing, not a thick creamy ceasar/blue cheese concoction....but that's just my opinion. It was inedible. On to the soup. It was nothing but chili powder and salt...copious amounts of salt. Also inedible. I will continue to visit because I love the drink selections as well as the atmosphere. But I think that from now on I'll skip the food. read more

Took my first flight at Eli Fish it was a very good time. The food was GREAT and the atmosphere was very "CHEERS"-like. Can't wait to return for another flight. read more

I had plans to go here for my 21st birthday celebration with 10 other people. We showed up and were turned away because my new ID hasn't come in the mail yet even though I had my other NYS issued license as well as a temporary ID from the DMV and was told "it's the law". I have used my ID at multiple other places that took it with no issues. As long as you don't need to scan the ID (which they don't) my temporary ID is proof of age and there is no law saying they cannot sell me alcohol. I waited all week to be able to celebrate my birthday with family and friends I rarely get the opportunity to see and we were turned away based off a law that does not exist. read more

This place is amazing! Great food at very reasonable prices. Loved the perogies and the poutine was great too. Can't wait to come back.

Cool atmosphere, good beer options. Food good. I would try the bbq pork stuffed banana pepper Pierogis.

Good local beers but bad experience with food. We ordered one of the specials for the night, scallops over Fettuccine Alfredo and the scallops came out raw. Meal was $18, did not include a soup or salad. They did apologize and made another meal with cooked scallops but not worth $18. While we were there, two other tables had sent food back to kitchen because of not cooked right. Management and kitchen staff need to communicate better if prices are going to be over $12. read more

Great atmosphere--fish taco was excellent and paired with their own double IPA was perfect.

Great local NY beer selection, nice big open space, and very pleasant/helpful staff. Unfortunately, we found the food to be a major disappointment. The menu descriptions sound delicious, but the food itself fell very short on flavor, as in very bland. In my opinion, a restaurant meal should be better than what you can make at home and these meals were not it. To be fair, I really enjoyed the potato stout soup and the mashed potatoes. Our server and the manager took the feedback well - big kudos for that. Hoping the next time I come here they have revamped some of their recipes and the meals are more flavorful. This is also a great place for larger parties. read more

Visited for the first time last week. Really enjoyed the experience. Service as fine. Place was clean. Menu offered interesting items including the cheesy grits and shrimp. Yum. I liked the incubator idea here as well. Holding on to the history of Newberry's was nice which gave it plenty of character. I would recommend for sure! read more

This place is a blast. The food is amazing and their hard cider on tap is awesome. I'm not much for microbrews but everyone else seems to enjoy it. They have a ton of selections. I've been here twice. I will go back again the next time I'm in Batavia. read more

Hmmmmm ok so to start let's talk about service. The waitress was like a chicken without her head. Took our order and then ran away, which I had to scream to get her back to order one more thing. The place was loud, but acceptable! Our drinks came, my Cider came in a can, which is cool (not that cold I might add), pint glass on the side (which I thought should have been chilled). So the appetizers come and they where delish. Mussels, Mediterranean plate and some green salad that was cold (not sure if it was suppose to be). Then the entrees came......everything was cold, room temperature at best!! It was so depressing. I was looking forward to my meal which was the Poutine. So depressing lol. The manager came over offered us new food, or a reheat of food. For example, my girlfriend ordered ribs. And one entree wasnt even completed when delivered. Missing one pivotal part, the Mac and cheese, which I maight add tasted like somethjng a 6 year old would make!!! Noodles way over cooked and cheese was that of a cheap value brand oKraft MAC and cheese. They came, cold to the touch. Manager offered to reheat them, which that point would have made them extremely dry and burnt to shit. We did get our meal comped wth free drink chips which we did not use because we just wanted out. Hopefully if and when we go back I'm able to get a Cider I don't drink beer lol. The chips good for one beer, ugh!!!! read more

Stopped through on a road trip. Few, but excellent veggie options. Smoked salmon sandwich fresh and tasty. Pickled veggie side tasty. Others in fam ordered veggie burger made from scratch and they raved about flavor combo of feta and BBQ sauce. Caprese salad also first rate. Naan side very good. Server Thera first rate - very helpful. read more

Cool ambiance! This place has so much potential and will be an amazing place once they work the kinks out. The reason I only gave it two stars was because the food was awful. It was super busy the night we were here. Because of the decor, setting, staff we will be back. Hopefully by then the food quality will improve and I can change this post. read more

Amazing. Service & food. Earned all 5 stars. It was my last minute planning yet they welcomed my order of 13 meals. Everything was cooked perfectly. The group I brought the meal to absolutely loved it. Perfect variety & menu items were a sure crowd pleaser. Highly recommend. Items have a twist which makes it that much better! read more

I've enjoyed delicious meals there. And I'm pleased with the New York State drinks behind the bar. A couple suggestions though. Please learn how to make a Half and Half or Black and Tan. Go to O'Lacy's to see how it's poured. Also, please get some single malt scotch in the place. Lastly, it's a great place to be in. Just do something about the loud acoustics. Regardless, I enjoy Fishes and will certain be making return visits. read more

Overall a great experience here. Was not expecting such a big place and cool atmosphere! I don't know what I was expecting, but it looked awesome. I ordered a flight of beers. I think there was a total of 3 beers on the menu actually brewed by Eli Fish. The other beers were guest beers. $7 for a flight of 4 beers. Great beer selection from local breweries. Food was delicious. Will be going back. Beautiful and clean place. You have to park right on Main Street which could be a little chaotic I'm sure, unless there is a hidden parking lot in the back that we didn't see. I hope they add more of their own brews to the beer menu soon! read more

We have been waiting for their opening and stopped in last night for dinner. My husband had the pork belly burger (cooked medium to perfection), and a side of yummy mac n cheese and enjoyed both. Our son had the black bean burger without feta cheese as he is vegan. He said it was good, but a bit bland. I had the Italian steak hoagie and the beef was tender and juicy. They provided a cup of beef juice on the side, but I would have liked more. I also had a side of broccoli salad, which was in what tasted like coleslaw dressing and had a few raisins. The server and hostess were pleasant, and the server was attentive. With each sandwich, they provide pickled vegetables. They asked if you want spicy or plain. We all ordered spicy. The veggies last night were green beans. They were sprinkled lightly with a red powder (cayenne pepper?). Sadly, they missed the mark. They tasted like white vinegar only. The vinegar was overwhelming. I was only able to eat a few, and most of the beans remained on our plates. The decor was understated and comfortable. There are outlets available for charging phones (usb outlets) or laptop. Overall, it was a great experience and we will be back! One more suggestion for the management: consider offering freshly brewed iced tea. read more

Went there for the first time this evening and I was disappointed. I was meeting some friends and family there. As soon as I walked in I found that it was really spacious which was nice. However, there were a lot of people, and with the many conversations going on it was extremely loud. After we sat down my girlfriend and I waited 15 minutes before a waitress came by. At that point we ordered a drink and a meal at the same time. The drinks arrived 10-15 minutes later. After waiting another 35 minutes everyone's food started to arrive. The problem was the wait staff did not know what anyone ordered. So for the next 10 minutes I watched three waitresses shuffle around each other trying to figure things out. Meanwhile, dishes were being passed back and forth amongst the people I was with so they could eat what they actually ordered. When I finally received my Italian Hoagie I was eating the second of two halves when I bit into a huge chunk of cartilage/fat. When I removed it from the roll it accounted for most of the meat in that half of the sandwich. The mac and cheese was okay, but nothing to write home about. On a positive note the Ellicott Stout was enjoyable. After reading other reviews I hope my visit was a fluke. read more

This is probably the best new restaurant and brewery in the area...their menu offerings are very different and excellent...the Blackened shrimp with cheesey grits are my fav and the Brewer's Wife IPA is a must try. read more

Very unique menu. Great new twists on bar food with some eclectic entrees. I had a burger with pork belly and a side of cheesy grits...AMAZING. We also had Thai meatballs, potato soup, and short ribs. Also AMAZING. They also are experimenting with a couple of start-up food stands within the venue...great idea. The wait staff was also amazing. Greaters were friendly and accommodating. Servers were knowledgeable about the menu. They have dedicated food runners...love that. It was a very busy night yet all the wait staff were attentive, efficient, and smiling. This, plus the amazing food made for a great experience. Now for the bad stuff (not that bad): I was disappointed in the selection of in-house made beers. There was a large selection of craft beers on draught, but only 2 were made in-house. The last detriment was the noise level. Its a loud venue, but then I'm old. read more

I've been 3 times so far and it's good. Not my cup of tea but they have a good selection of food and drinks.