Fabulous first time experience at Fairbanks last Friday night for dinner! Upscale and sophisticated yet warm and inviting atmosphere. We were greeted by the host who led us to our table in the corner of the dining room. We had a perfect view of the dining room, bar, and kitchen who all looked like they were a great team back there. I love a small menu - you know everything is delicious! Our drinks consisted of: Winter Old Fashioned, Tom & Jerry, Dirty Martini's, espresso martini & the Flip. All were so so good. I was told the Flip was a custom creation by the bartender - was by far my favorite drink (and possibly favorite part of dessert)! Then onto the food... to start: house rolls were a must (we got the chicken liver mousse too but I liked the shallot butter more), and the bluefin tuna crudo and cured ora king salmon were all fantastic, exploding with flavor! For our entrees we did the pork rib chop and the elysian fields lamb saddle. Both delicious! The lamb was so good, however I think the chicory salad was a little too bitter for me. And for dessert we went with the Honey & chocolate, and the Financier (I think that's what they were called). It's like the courses just kept getting better and better. read more

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Such a great evening on my birthday! Only thing was drinks were slow. Like really slow, but our server knew it and made up for it. They're new. I'm sure they'll work it out. However, the drinks were totally different in a great way! Not your average drinks. Very creative. Loved, loved the cucumber dish and the spicey perfect crudo. We didnt order the salmon but recieved it anyway and we were so glad bc it was one of favorites. It was silky salmon on an umami bomb of a sauce. I would say the least successful dish was the white fish (was is halibut or sea bass?!). It was in a curry sauce that was a bit muddled. It was still good but after the bright, fun, summery, perfect crudo, cucumbers and salmon, the curry was just too bland. Loved the service and the atmosphere. read more

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Such an amazing vibe - super fancy but I wasn't rushed at all. It was delicious and they were incredibly accommodating to make an NA tom and Jerry which is VERY hard to find! Thanks for a great night out! read more

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Small menu but everything was absolutely delicious. Went with a large group, and everyone loved their meal. I had the Winter Old Fashioned and the Pork Rib Chop. I have zero complaints and would definitely come back again. The serves and host were attentive and service was great as well. read more

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Run, don't walk to have dinner here! This was the best meal I've had in a long time. Didn't take any photos of the food because it was too good I forgot to take photos! We went with a group of 3 couples. Shared a bottle of wine, they have a great selection of bottles. Then we shared several starters. The homemade rolls absolutely melt in your mouth. The trout and beef tartare were our other choice and they were excellent as well. I ordered the scallops and they were cooked to perfection. Finished with the apple and stone fruit crisp and it was delicious. I had the Flip cocktail which was really unique and good. The staff was all super friendly and knowledgeable as well. Can't wait to go back! read more

Fairbanks - Flip Cocktail - Salad Near Me - Lewiston, New York

Just wow. Let's start with that. We did the chefs table and we were blown away. The wine paring put it over the top. Every bite and sip was perfection. Absolutely phenomenal. Check out the menu pic for all the details. Don't sleep on this place. It's worth every penny. The experience will be beyond compare. read more

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Incredible experience. Food, service, and atmosphere was 10/10. Half chicken dinner was a special and most definitely something they should keep on the menu full time. The double smash burger was easily the best burger in the WNY area; homemade mac sauce was the perfect finish. Has to be the best food in Lewiston area. Will be back soon! read more

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Wow! This place is such a nice addition to Lewiston. The renovation to the Frontier House is worth the visit alone. The cocktails are well made and tasty. For dinner, I had the burger, which was amazing - juicy but not greasy. I hope they expand the menu as more entree options would be great. Can't wait to make this a regular spot! read more

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Fairbanks is in the newly renovated Frontier House and what a great setting for some delicious food! Upon entering, we were greeted by the host and taken to our table for our soft opening, invite only reservation. There is a dining area to the right as well as the left off of the foyer. We sat in the room to the left, which has a full bar at the far end. We were seated at a table in the front corner that had a nice, comfortable bench style seat. Everything is very elegant and there is a good amount of space between tables. The waitress was over right away to bring us water as well as the dinner menu, alcoholic drink menu and NA drink menu. The food menu was set up in such a way that smaller, shareable bites were at the top and as you read down, there were full meals. To start, we ordered their house made pull apart bread with green (ramp) butter. It was delicious! Reminiscent of a pretzel roll because the outside was crisp (cooked in a personal cast iron) with large salt on top. The inside, however, was light and fluffy; a perfectly pleasing combination. The butter was delicious as well with the mild garlic & onion flavor of the ramps. For our meals, we got the smoked salmon and burger. The smoked salmon was delicious with a supple texture; I never thought I would describe fish as supple, but here we are. It came on top of a sauce with some greens that complimented the salmon perfectly. The smash style burger was nice and crisp on the outside, but still juicy. It came with a crisp sour pickle and crispy potato. We looked at the dessert menu, but opted out. Everything on it did look delicious, such as a rhubarb trifle. If you're looking for a night of delicious fine dining and great service in a beautiful setting, then Fairbanks checks all the boxes! read more

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I was so excited to try the newly renovated Frontier House! While the building itself was beautiful, the food unfortunately fell short for me. I went with a group of 6, and while most of us are adventurous eaters, this menu was small and most of the dishes had an odd twist. I'll walk through the dishes we had below: Bread and Butter: Coming in at $8, the bread was tasty and the green butter was good, but nothing spectacular. The green hue was a bit unappealing as well and the onion didn't add much flavor to the butter. Radish Toast: This appetizer was visually appealing, but the pickled radish on top was overwhelming in every bite and made it hard to enjoy. The burger: This dish upset me the most. The burger was a complete copy of Carmelo's beloved cheeseburger. The taste, sauce, and potatoes were nearly identical. For the amount of dishes that Fairbanks could've chosen from, a carbon copy of an existing dish in such a small town is just not necessary. Linguine: This pasta should've been spectacular, featuring pistachios, lemon, and brown butter. However, the taste and smell were completely appalling. The dish tasted as though one of the components went rancid. Everyone in my party tasted it and could barely swallow a single bite. I don't recommend trying this. All things considered, I'm hoping this restaurant changes up the menu to accommodate more casual dining (and perhaps not offer a rip of another Lewiston classic). Currently, I have no desire to return. read more

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Wow - we just walked out the door and I RAN to Yelp to leave a 5 star review. Our server, Delaney, informed us at the end of our meal that it was her first night so we were EXTRA impressed because the service was phenomenal. She was able to describe the dishes perfectly and recommended the stone fruit & basil dessert which was one of, if not the best, dessert I've ever had. I'll be back for that alone. The flavors melded together perfectly and it was the perfect light dessert to end our night on. We started with the ham & melon, eggplant, bluefin tuna belly, and scallops and each dish was a generous portion for a small plate. Every single dish was delicious. The eggplant was a really pleasant surprise because I wasn't expecting to love it but it was probably my favorite thing ate aside from the dessert. The bluefin tuna & scallops were just as good though so it's hard to say which I loved the most. The scallops were perfectly cooked and had a delicious flavor. The tuna was fresh and melted in your mouth. My only suggestion would be to include some kind of carb base to the scallop dish or move it further up the menu since the portion is closed to a small plate only having the scallops and a few pieces of vegetable. I loved that they offered a non-alcoholic menu and we loved our N/A margarita and Arnold Palmer. The atmosphere is very romantic and moody and I can't say enough good things about the service. Overall this was one of our best dinners we've had in years and certainly one of our best in the Buffalo Niagara region. We can't wait to return and tell everyone we know to try it! My only gripe is that the lighting is dark so I couldn't take pictures of most of the beautiful dishes but I'll sacrifice pictures for a great vibe. read more

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Great date night experience for their, I believe, first tasting menu. It seems like the whole team had fun putting this together. Exciting foods you don't see prepared this way often, locally sourced, well cooked mostly (pasta was undercooked). Our server needed trained up a bit on the job, but the effort was there and you can feel the passion in this place. Great ambiance. You should go, you'll have a great time. read more

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Everything from the decor to the service in Fairbanks is spectacular. The food is amazing, it's the kind of place that makes something so good it's hard to try anything else when you come back - which we definitely will. Also, for the non-drinkers, the mocktail margarita knocks it out of the park. We have been twice, loved it each time, and will definitely come back again. read more

Fairbanks - Radish toast - so good, must get. - Salad Near Me - Lewiston, New York

Overall, I enjoyed the ambiance, and the dishes were presented, but the food was too salty. We ordered 4 dishes: eggplant with miso paste - well flavored but too salty; beef tartar - clean & delicious, thumbs up; steak - cooked to perfection at medium rare, well flavored but too salty; pork collar - juicy and tender, but the the kale & beans stew/sauce (pork pieces were laid over/imbedded with the sauce) was too salty). I will definitely visit this restaurant again if the chef can tone down the saltiness of the dishes. read more

The place is beautiful- excellent job with the renovation. The step in and out of the restaurant at the front door is a bit dangerous & we saw a few people trip. The service was good, staff is very welcoming & friendly. The food was good but really wanted it to be great based on all the hype of the opening. read more

It's one of the best restaurants in Western NY -- impeccable service, historic building. The dinner had surprising, subtle flavor combinations. Noise level for me with hearing aids was really challenging. Garden-fresh vegetable ingredients were delicious. Starters: Beef tartare, house rolls with chicken liver, eggplant. Entrees: grilled scallops & burgers. Desserts: Nectarine & basil, berry crumble. EVERYTHING was good. read more

It's always an incredible experience here. Everything I've eaten has been delicious. The service is always top notch. The wine program is awesome, with some favorite styles as well as some unique offerings. read more

Beautiful job renovating the interior of this classic. Bar service was terrific, with a terrific cocktail menu to choose from.

Service was excellent (thank you Ahmad), and the atmosphere is maybe best described as upscale tavern. The menu, both drink and food, is well thought out and interesting. We came in fairly late on a Thursday. My husband had the flank steak with the cucumber and tomato salad. I had the linguine. Both were very fresh, had amazing flavor, and were filling. We enjoyed the berry sorbet and basil custard. This was ten stars. Maybe even 20. Yes, the menu and drinks had an interesting twist. But be brave! Looking forward to coming back and trying some small plates. And the cherry corn dessert, we've heard that is also incredible. read more

Our party of 4 had delicious meals. The portions were perfect and I love the limited menu. We shared a dessert which was perfect and the service was impeccable. He was very attentive. We will definitely come back. It really was nice to be back in The Frontier House. They did a great job. read more

This is a very nice place, it's decorated beautifully. I liked how the tables weren't so close together like so many other places. The service was excellent. The food was good, not great. I'm not sure why so many others have raved about it but my main complaint is the prices. There were 3 of us and we just ordered small plates. Our bill before tip was $221 and I wasn't even really full when we left. The portions are on the small side ($41 for 4 scallops and nothing else, $22 for 4 tiny slivers of tuna). A small glass of house cab was $17. The presentation is very nice but when I'm spending $90 for dinner, I want to at least feel like I had dinner and not just a snack when I leave. read more

I was in town visiting family, we ate there and everything was super great. Next time I visit we'll be back.

We went there to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary and what a wonderful night! The restaurant is such a beautiful place. I love how they have the kitchen opened up so you can watch the chefs. they were all in synch and amazing to watch! The food was absolutely out of this world! Playing was done so beautifully. We started out with the rolls with the smoked eggplant dip! The rolls were so light and airy and the dip was delicious! Then we had the heirloom tomatoes. Thank god they give you bread points because we finished every bit of the vinaigrette! We then had the Hokkaido scallops and spaghetti alla chitarra....wow!! Unbelievable taste! Everything was cooked perfectly. We then finished with Chocolate & Yogurt and Stone Fruit & Basil. What a way to finish an absolutely amazing and delicious meal! I love how they use the different ingredients that are in season and source from local farms for their fresh fruits and veggies (menu says they even source from the chef's own garden! ). You must try Fairbanks.....you won't regret It!! read more

My family visited the restaurant tonight. Although I am a 70 year old Italian grandma, I was a little reluctant "eating outside the box". A quick word about the drinks - wonderful. I had a Blood Orange Sour and could tell immediately it was made with fresh oranges. Everyone was raving about their drinks. The appetizers were excellent. Our table shared two. One was ham and a cheese spread, the other scallops. They were both delicious. The entrees then show up and the presentation was incredible as was the food. From the half chicken, to the trout to the toretelli, it was pure heaven. We passed our plates around so everyone could taste everything and no one was disappointed. I am proud to say I tried everything, ate everything, and LOVED everything. The restaurant was immaculate and bright shiny pots hung from the open kitchen. The restrooms were just as clean as mine at home. To sum it up, the whole evening was pure pleasure. From the company of my family to the wonderful staff making sure everything was perfect to the delicious food, we left full and incredibly impressed. read more

The food and drinks were absolutely fantastic! The chef and staff are so wonderful. Couldn't recommend it enough for a date night!!