Truthfully, I'm too lazy to write reviews on yelp. I'm one of those jerks who gets mad if a place only has a few reviews for me to base my decisions on, but then never adds any herself. It's a problem. But Eli Fish knocked it SO out of the park today that I have to take a break from being a terrible human to sing their praises. So, I work at a school in Lockport. That's 55 minutes away from Eli Fish. We have a ten-month employee who spends her summers on Conesus Lake. She had to come back to Lockport today, so she called ahead and asked if we wanted lunch from Batavia, since she'd be driving through it. We picked Eli Fish. We called to order and pay over the phone, mentioned that the food had to sit for an hour car ride, and asked if there was any chance they could... for lack of a better word, "deconstruct" a sandwich. So keep the roll separate from the fillings to avoid a soggy mess. You guys. They deconstructed our entire order. Fish sandwich, chicken tacos, chicken breast dinner, mac and cheese, caesar salad. Meticulously so. EVERYTHING was packaged up in separate parts/little containers, waiting to be put together when we were ready to eat. It. Was. Glorious. The level of care that kitchen put into our order was positively outstanding. And here's the real kicker. After sitting in containers, bagged up, and waiting for an hour, every single bite was absolutely perfect. You know how takeout food often steams itself, wilts, and just gives up on life? Nope. Not this time. So all of this to say - Eli Fish, you beautiful bastards. We all sat at lunch today, stuffing our faces, lamenting the fact that this delicious meal had to travel an hour away to get to us, and how rarely we'll be able to have it. Thanks a LOT. (disclaimer: please God do not make Eli Fish deconstruct every single part of your takeout order. They did us a solid to make our long-distance lunch wonderful, but surely the kitchen staff has their limits, and I'd hate to be murdered because I set off a chain reaction.) read more

Good food decent beer. I only took off one point because we sat in the dining room for over an hour after we got our food and no one came to our table to ask how it was or if we needed anything. It wasn't really busy either. It's worth doing --we would've ordered more beer! read more

Staying overnight in Batavia, we stopped by to get dinner with our 7 & 9 year olds. Husband is a craft brew fan but we wanted to see if they had a kid's menu- they do and our picky kids were happy with their selection. My husband enjoyed a flight (really loved the Midnight in Maui and hazies) and the Eli Pretzel Weck. I had the Buffalo Chicken salad- was delicious and not shy on spice. I'm a cider gal- the Honeycrisp cider was great. Also enjoyed the Can Bee (Bee's Knees) with a slice of cannoli cake- yum! Friendly and helpful staff, too read more

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Eli Fish is doing it right. Well designed space has a lot of character and 20 brews on tap. The feature a variety of NYS craft beers on tab and in bottles and cans. They also have an excellent wine lists comprised exclusively of NYS wines. I've been there 3 times now and the service is consistently excellent. They are regularly busy, but seat customers fast and servers are attentive. Their menu features a great variety of items that are not exotic, but are fairly unique. The food is very good, you won't be disappointed and there is a good variety. Portions are good; they are not huge but they are generous. You will leave full, but probably won't have leftovers to take home. Prices are moderate with sandwiches ranging from about $9 to about $25. We will definitely be back. read more

I came here earlier today with a group of about 10. The were plenty accommodating considering we only called about an hour beforehand. The exterior of the restaurant is very deceiving as it's very spacious inside. It's very modern, and clean. I really enjoyed the vibe. I ordered the Blackened Mahi Mahi Sandwich with the Broccoli Salad as my side. The sandwich had very good flavor. It was on the spicy side, but I still enjoyed it. The bottom bun was quite soggy though, which diminished from the sandwich, but otherwise I would order it again. The broccoli salad was a standout. Broccoli with some pork belly and various nuts. I was skeptical at first, but wanted a healthier side. Well, I don't think that salad was healthy, but it was certainly delicious. The service was a little on the slower side, but our actual server was always very friendly, and offered to do split checks for the whole table, which always makes things easier for people. This is a great place to stop for lunch after you finish an 18 at Terry Hills and head back to the 90. read more

Alright place. They've got games and good food. The beers are hit and miss as are the bar tenders and waitstaff. The perogies are bomb though. Order them. You wont be disappointed. read more

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

This place is awesome! If you're coming for drinks, this place has so many different options, with all local breweries. The staff was super awesome and extremely nice. We had the hot pretzels and beer cheese for an appetizer which were AMAZING! I had the fish tacos which were pretty good! I definitely will be ret read more

We stopped at Eli Fish for lunch on our way from Buffalo to Waterloo. I had the French Onion soup and a House Special salad with chicken, blueberries and mango. Both were amazing! My husband and sister in law had burgers which they both enjoyed and my brother in law had the fish tacos which he also loved. We all had beers which were all very good. We live in California but are looking to returning on our next trip. Service was exceptional. read more

Been here multiple times since it's been open. Been going to breweries a lot last few years and it's great to finally have one in Batavia. Good food and huge NY beer selection. Like that you can pay corn hole as well. Only downfall was there weren't many TVs to watch games. Just a couple small ones read more

This was our first visit. Football was on TV on a Sunday afternoon, smallish crowd. No one at door so we sat at the bar. We both ordered a pint of their brew ( we usually will try a flight) and was very surprised on how good it was. I then requested a menu. What a diverse offering! We ordered the banana peppers pierogi's with BBQ brisket and the pork belly tacos. Both were delicious. We then ordered a flight of their other beers. Service is good, but could have used a few more servers on football days. If you are not into their food, they also have two separate restaurants in the building. A vegan and also a Puerto Rican offering with limited hours. Eli Fish is definitely worth the trip. read more

My fiancé and I went on a Monday for early dinner. The service was good, great beer menu and lots of food options for a brewery. Only complaint was that some of the food was a little cold. Will definitely be going back though! read more

I've been here twice, both times excellent service, food, and drinks. The menu has a nice variety and the restaurant has an open and conversational environment. Loved the apparel and glassware they sell as well. The chicken wing dip was very good. I got a Bloody Mary asking for it to be spicy, and they did the job well! I also got carnitas tacos and the pulled pork pierogi appetizer, yum! Will be back! read more

No reservations unless you have a group of six, we were two. We were told 40 minutes and it was right on 40 minutes. Ordered drinks, one soft drink one beer, they were served from different area so did not come together. Ordered two apps one pretzel sticks and one stuffed mushrooms. Pretzel sticks arrived with no stuffed mushrooms. We were told "they come from different kitchens"! Next came the entrees via a different server, when i mentioned we still hadnt had our other app, she was apologetic and promptly got our other app. While our main server was ok the whole place seems disorganized. Beer was good food was ok, service below par. Many other burger places in town with better service, one just around the corner. read more

Nice atmosphere, great food, broad selection. Waitress had a great personality. The other people in our party were impressed with their IPA's and both purchased to go ales. The kids were happy with their meals. Great experience! read more

Amazing bar with nice seating and design. The house beers (3 options) were light and refreshing. So glad I stopped in! read more

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The food and atmosphere is fantastic. My husband and I got beer flights, beef on pretzel weck and pork belly tacos. I ended up trying a super fancy cocktail called a Ron Collins....just amazing. read more

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AMAZING! They don't have their own beers yet but if their beers are anything like the food they will be awesome. A great selection of NY state beers in the meantime. One complaint there isn't a system for the hosts yet, so no paging system. Regardless we were seated relatively close to our quoted wait time. Mac and cheese, Korean meatballs, pork belly burger, and bbq chicken flatbread read more

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

Go get that Eli beef on wick and poutine. You won't be sorry. Best B.O.W I have had in years

Went for Kentucky Derby race .. Big place with several vibes throughout the space ..long classic bar , high tops and various tables we sat a glamorous picnic table up front. This place can handle large gro Started with cinco de mayo tacos ..perfectly assembled pulled chicken and pork belly . Then shrimp with grits (( excellent ) , black bean burger ( also excellent ) and pierogis (wow Wow ) The additional burger was average The beers are a draw. The atmosphere is lively and Brooklyn hip .. A great addition to the area .. Staff are wonderful ..friendly helpful ..food comes fast ! read more

Food is great. Huge selection of beers. Service is friendly and professional. We love this place.

This brewery is huge! Very spacious. A great space to bring a group of people for a celebration, or just to hang out and have a good time. We enjoyed the beers. I liked the Mac and cheese too (although a little salty...still super good!) I love that they have the corn hole game inside.. so cool. Can't wait to come back again! read more

The brewery is a great place to meet up with friends! The micro restaurants within the brewery allow for accommodations to all diets, our favorite being Eden Cafe. If you visit you MUST try the loaded nachos, they were so good I forgot to take a picture before we dug in. I've also gotten a few take out lunches there, a loaded carrot dog and the garden salad. The almond feta on the garden salad is amazingly delicious. I will definitely be a regular at Eli Fish/Eden Cafe. read more

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Food here was pretty food the 3 times I have come here. Beer is priced good. Today I am enjoying a cider based cocktail. Big and open good for those that like their space. Even has a comfy lounge area. Would come back here many times more. read more

Stopped for quick lunch on a Saturday, our way to Letchwood State Park. We split the marinated chicken wrap with tavern chips and it exceeded our expectations. Really tasty. Often, you get good beer with so-so food, but this place delivers on both fronts. Beer selection is outstanding. We are on vacation, trying different breweries across the state (and Canada) and this was a stand out. I had a Nefarious tongues IPA (so good we bought a 4 pack for home) and my husband had the Beloved. He loved it. He had a taster of the barrel aged sour marzen and he said it was "freakin stellar". Also bought the barrel aged imperial cream ale. Looking forward to trying it. read more

Although the food could have been hotter (my husband had to send his meal back to be heated) the service was good and the food was delicious, especially the Mac and cheese. We make it through Batavia a few times each year and we will be back. read more

I like this place. It's in a good location, and it is a casual atmosphere with a lot of options. I had the Shrimp and Grits, and the Steampunk Cider. I also had the BBQ Flatbread as an app. Our waitress was also super friendly and cheerful. read more

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We love the new Eli Fish. The service from the time we come in till we leave is excellent. The facility has been restored impeccably and of course the food is superb. My wife got the black bean burger (which I never would have ordered) was amazing. Everything I have had has been wonderful. Thank you Eli Fish for contributing to one of the greatest city's anywhere! Marty Macdonald read more

Went here for a little family gathering that was in the middle of where we all live. We all love our beer so we decided to give this place a try. It's a big place, and their is also a little vegan bakery inside. Though you would never know its vegan tasting because I had a slice of their shortbread cake and it was delicious! And I am far from being vegan! I had their pork tenderloin sandwich, which was very delicious. For my side I chose their mashed potatoes - those weren't very good. They tasted like they were frozen for days, and they just heated them up in the microwave. My brother in law got their tacos, and he absolutely loved them. We also tried their mac and cheese as a side- they looked much better then what they had tasted. They were actually quite dry, and weren't very good either. I would stay clear from the mashed potatoes and mac and cheese when choosing your sides. Other then that everything else was delicious. We all had beer, and no complaints there. I had 2 of their beers they brewed, both were great! They even offer 8 oz. pours which is rare to find, but definitely the best so you can have room to try others! read more

We are from out of town and were looking for a brewery type unique place that was also kid friendly (with adult vibes as well). This place was great!!!! Had great kid menus and coloring... but also had great bar vibes and modern decor and setting. Very clean and good customer service. Highly recommend this place! For us it was a completely unexpected gem in a city that doesn't seem to have too many restaurant options. With that said - next time we pass through, we're heading here on a Saturday night without the kids :) read more

What a great place to eat and drink! My husband and i have different tastes and because of the 3 menus we both found exactly what we wanted. He ordered from the bar menu and I ordered from the vegan restaurant! It is a great concept to have 3 restaurants in the same great room. The bat menu was yummy too. read more

I can only comment on the amazing service we received at the bar with Kathy. She was AWESOME and we had a great experience with her! Great conversation and laughs! I love their selection of local beer and spirits! You guys have to try this place out and I LOVE Batavia has a brewery now when I come home to visit!! read more

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This is my first visit to this location. I went primarily to have a beer with friends before going to dinner elsewhere. It was an interesting set up there were several different vendors with in the restaurant and a centrally owned bar. There are many different kinds of craft beer available. The bartender offered samples to help with making the decision. I tried a couple different samples which were very small amounts of the beers. There was one additional which would've made my samples equivalent to four shot glasses full of beer and I was denied an additional sample, and the bartender cited that if he gave me another he was going to have to charge me for a flight. Now a flight offers significantly more beer than the shot glasses full of the samples that were presented. I found this disturbing considering that fact. I ordered a beer which I thoroughly enjoyed, however, Considering the situation I am unlikely to return. I find it off putting that a false equivalency was made between shot glass samples and a flight of beers. read more

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We have been here 3 times and with each visit the service was excellent and the food was outstanding! I love the Healthy options they have as well. read more

The stinger wrap and the southern chicken sandwich are must haves with heavy emphasis on the southern chicken sandwich. Get the cheddar grits as a side and you will be in heaven. The atmosphere is fun and upscale casual. Games to tinker with on each table and trivial pursuit cards add a fun touch. I'm a big fan of this place. read more

This is a great establishment to add to Main St., Batavia! Very spacious interior, with something for everyone. A sit at bar, dining tables, high top tables, indoor bocce/corn hole. The beer list was a good size, large variety m, but not an overwhelming amount to choose from. The beer list included their own brews, plus brews from other breweries as well. They also offer wine and mixed drinks. The food was delicious! My wife and I both had beef on weck on a pretzel bun!! SO GOOD, and highly recommended!! We will definitely be returning! read more

We went out of our way to try Eli Fish Co., We were told when ordering our drinks that the flights were $5.00 on special, not the regular $10.00. My wife ordered a flight and I ordered a pint. we ordered our dinners ,the food was fine and I told my wife to order another flight as they were on special. When the bill came the price for one flight was $11.00 and the other $10.00. I asked the waitress about the price and she said she would take it off to account for the special. She came back and told us the manager said the flights were not $5.00 and she could take it off the bill but she would have to pay out of her pocket for the difference. She also said the bar was also serving the flights for $5.00 and the manager was upset about that. Obviously their was a special that night. What restaurant has a special until the manager decides it's no longer on special, then tells the waitress to tell the customer that if you want the discount she would have to pay for it? The service was not the issue , our waitress was excellent, this bad review falls on the managers shoulders. Our dinner and two flights and two pints came to $75.00 before tip. We will not be going back to Eli Fish anytime soon read more

It's probably the hippest spot in Batavia in terms of atmosphere, aesthetic, and options. It can get really loud and I would recommend this for a night out sans children. I would argue the bartenders are the best in Batavia and the mixed drinks are great. The beer selection is also pretty good and you are bound to find something you like. The food is quirky so come with that in mind. The service is unbelievable. Quick, friendly and accurate. We have never had a mixup. There is live music every Friday and Saturday night but it's super loud during those performances so it can get overwhelming. Overall you can guarantee a solid experience here. read more

Great beers and good food. Service was average. Biggest issue was we were a party of 12 with 3 of us having gift cards. At check out we were told we couldn't use the gift cards due to new computers that didn't yet accept gift cards- super disappointed. 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

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