We had dinner with friends there on Monday. Food came out very hot and everyone loved their choices. My husband had the seafood davinci which was the special of the night and he enjoyed it. I had chicken french which was tender and very good. The rolls came out very hot as well. Our friends were equally happy with their dinners. Our server Henryetta was very nice and friendly. Good value as well. read more

Unexpected but enjoyable dinner at the casino! I stopped into fortunes on the way home from western NY and was pleasantly surprised. For a steakhouse in a small town i didn't have high expectations. My server Red was very lovely, checking in often and being very helpful. The hostess was also nice and the restaurant itself was nice, and surprisingly not too loud considering it's inside of the casino and was relatively packed during most of my meal. By no means the best steakhouse I've ever visited, but my steak was cooked nicely, my appetizer was good, my drink was potent but pretty well made. Only thing a little lacking were the sides. Mashed potatoes tasted over processed and like they've been sitting under a heat lamp and veggies were covered in seasoning but somehow still lacked any flavor. Neither were "bad" but just not up to par for a steakhouse, when good/great ones usually have very well executed sides typically. Spinach and crab dip was good and was huge! Herb butter on steak was nice, as well as a tasty tobacco onion topper. Their bread rolls are somewhat basic with a little Parmesan on them. Ordered cream brûlée as well and it was good (ate at home and held up pretty well). If you're craving steak and are nearby, worth a visit. read more

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We had dinner here last night, Ryleigh was our fantastic server! She was friendly, efficient and funny. It was a busy Friday so I recommend reservations. The 3 ladies at the check-in desk didn't communicate well - they were pretty inefficient at checking reservations and seating people. There was a line and people without a reservation got seated before people that were there for an anniversary, very chaotic. Once seated all went smoothly. We ordered salads with dinner as there were no a la carte vegetable options. Entrees are served with a vegetable medley of squash but they were very overcooked & mushy so I'm glad we had salad. The rolls were delicious as were our dinners. The art on the wall at our table had noticeable food splatters on it, not sure how long they have been there, but not appetizing to look at. Overall a good meal and we got free play for the casino. We'll be back! read more

Fortune's Italian Steakhouse - Drinks and rolls - Buffets Near Me - Batavia, New York

Decorated festively for the holidays with an elegant design, it automatically elevates your mood. We sat in the Sinatra room, which is the place to be if the horses are racing. We went at 5:30 ( get reservations) to take advantage of the Friday Fish Fry special. The cracker crumb baked fish fry is consistently delicious. The beer battered fish fry fills the plate and is a staple for western NY. The pricing for early bird dinner ($13) is very affordable. All the servers are friendly and attentive. Definitely a go to place whenever I'm in Batavia read more

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first time going here - definitely will be back! really good food, impressed coming from an italian family. the service was pretty good considering we were a party of 9. everyone's meal was good: the alfredo was good but very creamy. read more

Fortune's Italian Steakhouse - chicken milanese - Buffets Near Me - Batavia, New York

This was a nice option while spending the night at Batavia downs. It's very convenient being inside the building and reservations can be made in advance. It was not very busy so it was quiet and we were not rushed through the meal, in fact I do wish the server came around more often with it not being busy. The prices are very reasonable for the portion sizes but I wish salad would be included with the dinner, even if the prices were higher because it is just annoying to always have to order and pay for things à la carte. Overall Its a great option to dine at. read more

Fortune's Italian Steakhouse - Lasagna - Buffets Near Me - Batavia, New York

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We came for my birthday and the Kansas concert and I was very disappointed in the service and the food. The food came out very late and was cold and the service was slow and barely at our table. Even after asking to see our server it took upwards of 15 minutes for Red to come over. The food tasted good but it was cold and it was not made as requested. My mother in law asked the server at least three times to heat up her food and to correct what was wrong and it either took very long and or it was still cold. Very displeasing The ambiance was okay. It wasn't too crowded or that busy. The lighting was good. No natural lighting rather all ceiling lights. I will not be coming back to fortunes because of the poor quality of service and the food being cold. read more

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Have dined here for dinner several times recently, typically on Sunday afternoon. Service has been wonderful, personable and professional. Each time our waiter, Red, has made sure we were well taken care of. When in this area we seek out this largely due to the excellent service. Not to be outdone, the quality and variety of the food has also been outstanding. The value for the price is also quite reasonable. We will certainly return and highly recommend this restaurant. read more

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I have been to Fortune's a few times for holiday-related meal and have been very happy with the experiences! I have been here for meals during Easter 2023 and Thanksgiving 2023, as well as a one-off Friday fish fry, with family and each experience was great. We have always had a reservation when dining here, which makes for simple, smooth experience. The staff have always been courteous, friendly, making sure we were taken care of throughout our meals. It is pretty spacious in the dining area and is surprisingly isolated from the Batavia Downs casino - I did not hear any noises of the machines from the casino floor. The food itself is very good with generous portions. You will most likely be taking some of your meal home (unless you have a big appetite, like me haha). As for prices, they seem high, but like I said earlier, you get very generous portions and the quality of food is good! So, if you are in Batavia and looking for a nice, sit-down meal, and do not mind going into Batavia Downs, give Fortune's a chance! read more

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Came here with my mom for dinner, made reservations as recommended by the staff. Glad we did the place was very busy. Our server Terri was amazing, very personable and funny. I started out with local IPA, very tasty. Our appetizer was the crab and spinach dip with tortilla chips. Very creamy and filling. I went with their French onion soup, it was good. Mom went with prime rib and a loaded baked potato. Really enjoyed their bread and garlic butter too. Prices were reasonable read more

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Chicken parm is great - nice part of our casino visit. Prices are fair. Service is usually good.

The food is amazing. Friendly staff. The GM makes your dining experience special. Highly recommend this restaurant

Came here for dinner before the harness races. Was disappointed the Sinatra room was closed to the general public for a Rolling Stones package they offer ... this is the room that overlooks the track. We missed the first couple of races eating. The restaurant was clean and nice! Our server Tammi was such a delight! My friend ordered the chicken French and loved his food. I had some of his because my portion was so small I was still hungry. I ordered the 6oz filet mignon which came out only about 3oz so I was still pretty hungry. The mashed potatoes and gravy were great! But for $45 it just wasn't enough food. The house salad and dressing were nothing special either. read more

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Nice restaurant steps from the casino floor. We were seated in the Sinatra room which really was ok. Not as nice as the main dining room. We were seated near the window. It would be a perfect spot when there is a horse race. It was a bit chilly and I asked to move away from window as I saw an open table in the other room. I was told there was not a table. Well that empty table stayed empty the whole time we ate dinner and even when we left. I was a bit disappointed. I ordered French onion soup as I figured it would warm me up. It didn't really have much of a taste. Shrimp cocktail was good. My dinner was always very good and tasty. The bread was so good with the garlic butter. Service was great. We never got our $10 free play. I didn't know anything about it until I read some reviews. Next time I would make a reservation and specify the main room as it is a bit more elegant. read more

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I've been here a lot of times. I really miss their warm bread loaves and olive garden style salads. I know things and costs have changed. Went with a large party for Mom's birthday. Had a nice private room. Server was great. My biggest beef with the whole place is that they won't do individual checks, and to top it off, they add gratuity on your bill. This is coming from a waitress of over 40 years. Stop that! I earn my tips, and people don't like it. ( ask around). Especial 20 %. I"ve left way more if I love a server, and way less if I don't. It shouldn't be required. Also, they charge to cut a cake...seriously? after charging a 20% tip. nope. I'll cut and serve my own. OVertipping society has to stop somewhare. Food is very good. I do miss the homemade spaghetti on the side of fish frys. All of our meals were very good, just do seperate checks. It causes an issue dividing checks and is embarrassing. Am I the only one who feels this way??? read more

Very disappointed! We saw that this was rated in the top 20 restaurants in WNY. We must have been in the wrong place! Somebody must know somebody! The atmosphere is nice but no way is the food 5 star. They advertise as Italian steak house. My husband had the lasagna which he was not at all impressed with and I had the pork chops. They were very over done and dry. The baked potato tasted like it had been made 2 days before and reheated. The best part of the whole thing was the peach compote they served with the chops. Staff is nice but all in all very sorry it wasn't better. We probably won't go back. Not worth the money. read more

My wife and I have been customers of Fortunes restaurant for many years. However, this past week we went in to have dinner. My wife had eaten earlier so she was not really hungry, but I was quite hungry. We sat down at the booth. The waitress came over. I said I was ready to order and told her what I would like. She asked me if I wanted a salad. I asked if a salad come with the meal? I then asked my wife if she would like the salad? The waitress replied if you're going to share the meal, I have to charge $6.00. I was a bit put back by that because all I did was offer to give my wife my salad. I can understand if we were splitting the actual meal, where she had to use another plate. But all I did was offer to give my wife the salad that came with my meal. The waitress said I still have to charge you the extra $6.00 Well, I got a little upset at this policy. Sadly, I don't plan to go back there anymore. I tried to explain the situation to Michelle the manager, but my efforts were fruitless. read more

Went for dinner. Atmosphere was nice. Service was very good and friendly. Food was like wedding food - passable but nothing special. Rolls were warm served with garlic butter. I never had a Caesar Salad that had a ton of oil on it but this one did. Chicken Marsala tasted sweet like a teriyaki and I never know anyone to leave the skin on the chicken for Marsala but this partially did. Other items on the menu might be better- read more

Wonderful meal with huge portions. Our server (Terri) was absolutely fantastic. Listen, without a doubt, your best bet at Batavia Downs is Fortune's. We will dine there again! Thank you. read more

The food is good. Service is friendly, but also a bit on the slower side. Fortune's reminded us of Olive Garden. I ordered the eggplant Parm with spaghetti and my husband had the lasagna which he enjoyed very much. We also ordered a bottle of Sangria which we both enjoyed. Guests receive free play for dining at Fortune's. read more

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This was an ok place to eat...chicken French and stuffed haddock were tasty. Lasagna was dry and sauce had an odd taste. Sauce with eggplant parm was not good as well. Crab appetizer was good..bruschetta was good but doughy in the middle portion( or very soggy). The end portions were well cooked and tasty. Good wine list! Best description of our waitress was cranky...had to ask for water...more than once and she seemed put out. Ambience is good;quiet.and decor is restful in contrast to the gaming rooms next door. read more

Fantastic dinner spot! Everything we had was delicious! Drinks - LOVE that they have N.Y. wines on the menu. Wish they had more. Drinks from the bar also take longer because the bar is somewhere else(?). Service - Our waitress was friendly and quick. She came over regularly to see if we needed anything. Atmosphere - Romantic, dim lighting, lots of Sinatra and big band music playing. You could dress nice if you'd like, but it's not required. We wore jeans and nice tops. Food - the free bread they bring out was addicting! I ordered the Chicken French which was delicious! It came with a salad (not pictured), two breaded chicken breasts, seasonal veggies (delicious and flavorful), and choice of starch. I got the pasta Alfredo which was served in a huge dish. My husband got the French onion soup and pasta Alfredo with steak. The pasta Alfredo came with a side salad but no other sides. He enjoyed both. We both left super full and took half of our meals home! The menu doesn't list desserts, but they do have numerous desserts. Highly recommend for a nice dinner, well worth it! read more

Fortune's Italian Steakhouse - Free bread - addicting! - Buffets Near Me - Batavia, New York

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Friendly staff and good food! i recommend the ravioli!

We ate at Fortune's while visiting my grandson at his new job at Batavia Downs. We both got the seafood special. Broiled lobster, scallops, skewered shrimp, haddock and clams casino. It was really good. My husband criticizes every meal we have eaten out. He couldn't stop praising this meal. I recommend Fortunes Italian Steakhouse. I will be returning. read more

Passing through Batavia New York, looking for a place to eat. Saw this on line. Saw it was in the casino. We had our doubts. But to our surprise this place was awesome. Situated in a corner of the casino sat this gem of a restaurant. Food was great (Grouper Puttanesca). Wife had Chicken Marsala. She is a hard one to please. lol. We both enjoyed the setting. Clean, prompt, and the staff was exceptional friendly and helpful. We will most definitely stop here again on our way to Buffalo. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED read more

I would not ever order the eggplant. It is pre made frozen party's deep fried. The sauce is dry with no taste and there was dried sauce on the eggplant and the spaghetti. The best part is the dessert selection and wine list. The service is good and clean but I would rather eat Italian at a real Italian restaurant! read more

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FORTUNES RESTAURANT IN Batavia Downs race track seems to be busy everytime I return.They have a wonderful selection of food on their menu which makes it difficult to choose from. However, what impressed me most was their fish fry. This is a must try. Deliciously made, the fish was moist and tasty served with fries, coleslaw and tarter sauce. If you love bread as much as I do, you will love their freshly baked rolls. You will not be disappointed with this sure thing. The earl bird special will save you a few dollars. Reservations are encouraged. read more

Fortune's Italian Steakhouse - Fortune's, Ravioli - Buffets Near Me - Batavia, New York

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We came here for dinner while on our honeymoon. Staff was friendly and food was delicious! The roasted vegetables that come with the entrees weren't the best but they were seasoned nicely. They didn't have a drink menu or dessert menu but yet they had them available. I would have liked to see the options instead of going back and forth with the waitress on what they did and didn't have. We will definitely be returning! read more

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We took the In-laws there and it was surprisingly good! We aren't Downs people but the restaurant was worth the trip in. Hubby had ribeye, MIL had veal parm, DIL had fish fry, I had the stuffed fish. Pretty darn yummy!! read more

Nice cool looking comfortable place, nice size, plenty of walled booths . Started dinner with a nice bottle of reasonably prices wine to go with the warm bread they serve. Had a delicious spinach and crab dip. We both had the veal parm with spaghetti. good size portion and taste great. Nice friendly service. I recommend doing the gaming to make it worth the trip. It is a nice SMOKE FREE casino, there are two smokers rooms that are well sealed so the stink stays in. Makes for a nice evening trip. read more

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Have you been yearning for the perfect fish fry lately? One that has large portions, is tasty and a good price. If you have I have the perfect place for you.FORTUNES RESTAURANT located in Batavia Downs Racetrack is the place to go.You will receive a large piece of fish that usually takes up half the plate served with Coleslaw,French fries, tartar sauce and a basket of rolls so tasty you will ask for more.The fish is cooked to perfection and the rolls are baked in the restaurant daily. Just a hint, reserve a table and go before 6 pm to obtain the early bird special.I seem to keep coming back for more. read more

Fortune's Italian Steakhouse - Fortune's, Ravioli - Buffets Near Me - Batavia, New York

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Food was amazing, service was great and prices were reasonable. Even if not gambling it is worth going to

Was so pleasantly surprised at how great this restaurant is! The atmosphere is beautiful and the food even better. If you like a sweet sauce, this place has it! My husband got chicken parmigiana that was to die for! So good. I got the 6oz fillet that I cut with a butter knife. We can't wait to go back! read more

Food is not objectionable. Like airplane food on a good day. Service is nervous. The servers are worried if they make a mistake they will be fired. Friday night my wife and I took two elderly relatives for dinner. Our guests normally share one meal and add a side. When the man ordered soup and mentioned he would share his wife's entree our server said, "oh I can't I unhear that. We are all on camera. I'll be fired if I don't charge you a $6.00 split fee." I encouraged the server to send the manager over, who explained in her own way the restaurant has an opportunity cost by the loss of an entree sale and must recoup with the split charge. I asked her if she was prepared to lose my families' business for life for six dollars and she indicated that she saw no problem with this. She wanted, I think, to shame us into accepting this silly and somewhat arbitrary charge. Incidentally our meal was $105.00 for four people, including the split charge. Shame indeed. I am engaged to this issue because of the silly policy, and the culture of fear upper management has created so that the employees don't enjoy their jobs and the customers don't enjoy their meals. Indeed I shall not return. read more

Food was delicious. Started with the french onion soup which had a good amount of onion and cheese. Got the linguine alfredo and added steak to it. The alfredo sauce was creamy and flavorful with a touch of garlic. The steak was a good portion for being an add on and was cooked perfectly for how I like rare which is what most people would probably consider very rare. Staff was friendly and attentive. They also have a selection of NY wines which is big plus for me. The booths offer some privacy, especially the corner booth. read more

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Food was average, service just ok and ambiance was nice. It was just four of us for dinner and we brought a small (very) small cake for an anniversary.... We asked the waitress if it could be refrigerated. At dessert time she brought it out and made 2 cuts and charged us 10 dollars ... that is just plain wrong!!!! Left a bad taste....and short sited ... we won't be back. read more

Food is ok. Inconsistent and overpriced for quality. Some servers are rude. Don't know the difference between Pino NoirandPino Grigio then accused customer of ordering white, not red. read more

Not your usual casino restaurant! Located off of gaming floor at Batavia Downs casino and track. We stArted by sharing the crab and spinach dip that came with multicolored tortilla chips, more than enough for two to share and creamy goodness the side salad was pretty dull with bag lettuce and tomatoes. Luckily the entree was incredible ! Veal Parmesan cooked perfectly, tender,moist with a crispy coating. Pasta with a hearty marina was a good accompaniment. Service was friendly and sufficient. There were several other good looking offerings on the menu. If you're there, give it a try! read more

Not sure what i expected but it was very nice restaurant in batavia downs. The decor is beautiful and set the tone for a nice quiet dinner. Food was out of this world. I had the filet and it was cooked perfectly. With you dinner you get salad, potato and veggie. We also ordered the soup. I had french onion soup and hubby had cream of asparagus. Both had lots of flavor and we ate them all up. No room for dessert because our food was so good. Shout out to our waitress she was great and didn't stop moving yo serve all her tables. read more

Fortunes food is always amazing. Service is good, depending who you have. Food always comes out hot and perfectly executed read more

Fortune's Italian Steakhouse - Porterhouse with mixed vegetables and mashed potato - Buffets Near Me - Batavia, New York