So many times I have driven by just wondering. I have stepped through other doorways near to…read moreBallyhoo but never considering clombing the stairs to these elevated doors. But tonight, tonight our first choice was closed and our second choice had an hour wait so we did a Yelp search not quite remembering that Ballyhoo was this location that I had passed over and over again. Walk in and you feel Buffalo... the waterfront dockside factory Buffalo and it's a great feeling. This ain't a wear your party dress to kind of bar but you just feel that you are going to enjoy yourself as you sit down at the bar or at the limited seating high tops or along the window side counter seats. An amazing awesome bartender who is playing a fantastic playlist of tunes you settle yourself into a place of comfort looking out at the perfectly framed General Mills plant that is busily filling Buffalo's breathable air with that comforting aroma of Cheerios! Young lady from behind the bar shares a menu and a check list of food ... sausage sandwiches ... soup ... and a few other items. Frankly you won't need more because the food is damn good ... the deep soul vitalization will start to work on you and you'll just want to stay. Get to chatting with the friendly bar keep ... always a good sign ... that music is good and your food arrives one steak and one chicken sausage sandwich both covered in yummy toppings ... chips on the side ... we indulged in LOTS OF PICKLES and based on the recommendation both ordered the black bean "chowder." Sausages were both delicious... the black bean concoction was one of those thick oh so good experiences and the pickles were special (There were lots and we brought them home.). Definitely a place to return to ... that superb barkeep makes apparently every cocktail ever created ... but a nostalgic Buffalo feel ... wondering who sat here through the years. They apparently are packed on Sabres home game nights but do what we did ... choose a slow moving weekday evening when you can watch the sunset formulate through the frame of Ballyhoos window ... watch your steps going home ...

The pickles are top notch. Also this fernet drink was…read morestellar. Always enjoy coming here when I'm in Buffalo.

There are many historic buildings located in Buffalo. June is a good month to visit. While it…read morecould be raining, it also could be slightly windy and sunny. We hit a good day to walk. Some humidity yet pleasant. The area is lined with trees and greenery. Many of the historic homes in the city are now attorney offices. Street parking.

Buffalo is easy to rip on, but it has a great mix of architectural styles, delicious food, cool…read moreethnic neighborhoods, nice people, public markets, and the pride of place and culture you find in towns that were once great, then declined, then found their way back.

I spent five restful nights at the Marriott in Buffalo, NY. This place is fantastic and one of my…read morefavorite places to stay. The service was excellent. The food and condiments were purpose.

I really enjoyed my stay at this hotel. The location is perfect. There's attached parking and a Tim…read moreHortons at street level. It's across the street from the waterfront and there's a stop for the tram right outside your door. The beds are comfy and the bath products provided smell delicious. I was fortunate to have access to the M Lounge which was fantastic. The same chef cooks for the onsite restaurant which has fantastic views and fresh crafted cocktails. I would definitely stay at this location if I return to Buffalo.

I love the facts that they provide free concerts for the community. Having food trucks there is a…read morebonus! I got dinner from the Falafel Bar and dessert from Luigi's Italian Ice. It always a good time. Great way to get out and spend time relaxing.

Independent Health always does a wonderful job of holding Fitness in the Park every year. This year…read moreeven though it may not have been my regular prefered park and place to go for exercise; it still was a great venue. The precautions and social distancing were appropriate outline for my choosen exercise class of Cardio Dance on Saturday morning from 10 am- 11 am. As you arrive you must wear your mask, check in and provide your name and contact information and select your spot by on an orange circle. My friend and I enjoyed the class, instructor was easy to follow, just wish the sun wasnt beaten down on us as hard. I would recommend if its sunny to bring a hat, only reason for it not receiving five stars. Cardio Dance @ Larkin runs through week of Sepetember 7.

Stopped her Saturday before heading to the BPO at Kleinhans. Fortunately found a space within a…read moreblock, there is only on street parking. The place is on the smaller side but cute on the inside with a substantial size patio. There is no table service, you order at the bar and if you order food you get a pager to pickup at the food window. I had The Texan, 2 beef patties, bacon, cheddar, blue crumbles, tobacco onions & hickory BBQ sauce. My friend had the Chicken Sandwich, chicken breast, bacon, cheddar, sriracha honey & lto. Both came with fries I opted for regular & my friend had the sweet potato fries. Both were real good and I brought half of mine home. It is a brewery so we of course had to try the beers, I had the looper wheat and my friend had honey kolsch. We both agreed we will be coming back for both the food and beer.

A perfect patio to sit with your dog and enjoy a beer and food. The hotdog was everything I needed…read moreand with all the things needed in including peppers and pickles. The wings had a burst of flavor and spice. The weather and open garage doors bring is a nice breeze! The only reason I rated it 4 stars was the service was fast but we felt like we were being intrusive and bothering the staff with our questions.

One of my favorite annual events. This year there seemed to…read morebe a lot of empanadas. Didn't see as many freebies, but we went on a Saturday instead of our usual Sunday. I recommend always buying tickets ahead of time at TOPS. This will save you a little bit, and if you spend $60 you get four free drink tickets.

Always love the taste of buffalo! Prices definitely gone up. The average order was 12 tickets. I…read morefelt there were fewer vendors, but the spacing was better. Also, I feel there were more event spaces. I totally love the Rockstar pop-up spots! We got to enjoy different vendors during the day. My favorite bite was Souther junction with the coconut spiced pork belly burnt ends with pickled veggies and rice! And a close second was the Sto Lat bar, spicy chicken schnitzel slider! Osteria 166 never disappoints the stuffed hotnpepper risotto bomb! Nicks, well, IfYKYN Moneybags dumplings were what I was looking forward to trying, and I was disappointed. Got the Buffalo chicken fried dumplings, had no flavor what so ever the filling had no taste nor was there any "buffalo flavor" There were great vendors. I tried places I've never had and enjoyed all of them but one.. Had a golden kiwi, which was amazing and may be my favorite fruit going forward! Great festival!

I haven't been here in a while, but I came after we had a storm passed through Buffalo. It was…read moreabsolutely stunning. I came right around sunset on purpose, and it had been plowed a little bit, you did have to drive slowly, there wasn't a whole lot of area to park or anything like that, but it was a lovely place to drive. The one small parking lot was plowed so I parked and walked a little bit. Stunning moment.

Cool looking spot but the park is packed. This is our third time here. We are done. Probably never…read morecoming back.

Jordon was are great server. Loved her energy! She was attentive and patient with my kids.read more

I loved the outdoor space! It was perfect for our group, which tends to be on the louder side. The…read moreonly downside was that it was a little difficult to get the bartenders' attention at times. I told myself I was going to try something new since they have great happy hour specials from 4-6 PM on weekdays, but I couldn't resist the Everything Wedge Salad. No regrets, it was delicious. One of our friends brought her puppy and was thrilled to discover they have a dog menu. Such a cute touch! Overall, it's a great spot for groups, with a fun atmosphere, plenty of outdoor space, and solid food. No complaints here!

I stopped into Big Ditch Brewing Company before attending the NHL Draft conference, and I'm really…read moreglad I did! The beer selection here is fantastic with so many tempting choices. This time around I decided to go with the Limonado and the Yuzu Rice Lager, and both were excellent. The Limonado was especially memorable. It's packed with flavour, refreshing, and easily my favourite of the two. The food was great too. I ordered the Chicken Mac & Cheese, and not only was it delicious, but the portion size was huge for the price. Plenty of flavour, plenty of food, and exactly what I was looking for before a busy day. Service was another highlight. Justin was tending bar and was awesome to chat with. Friendly, welcoming, and helped make the visit even more enjoyable. Between the great beer, tasty food, generous portions, and excellent service, this place left a great impression on me. I'm definitely planning on bringing my wife here very soon so she can experience it too. For more food, brewery, and travel reviews, check out our YouTube channel A&M Roam!

​We used Big Ditch Brewing Company for our wedding welcome event, and I cannot recommend this venue…read morehighly enough! We had friends and family traveling from all across the country, and this was their very first experience meeting one another and getting to know the vibe of Buffalo. Patty was wonderful to work with and was quick and clear with communication. ​The food, service, and venue were absolutely incredible. The entire evening was seamless--we didn't have to worry about a single thing, which allowed us to be fully present with our guests. Thank you, Big Ditch, for kicking off one of the most incredible weekends of our lives!

This place looks amazing...myself, my brother, and friends stayed here for me and my brothers…read morebirthday. Walking into the loft we were all speechless. Big kudos for the use of space, layout, and the sweet 2 bedroom loft. It has 2 nice sized bed rooms with comfortable queen beds and a closet & dresser in each room. There is a full kitchen, with a fridge, stove, microwave, glasses & silverware,also a living room with a couch/pull out bed with a flat screen TV mounted on the wall and a cool bathroom with his and her sinks. The unfortunate part about this place was the filthy floor (wore shoes while walking on the hardwood floors), it had a lot of dust/dirt on it and our socks told on housekeeping. After 1 person showered the water was no longer hot(I was in the shower long enough to get soap on me and the water went cold on me) and we were told someone forgot to set the temperature...so if you stay I recommend you tell them to ensure the water in your room remains warm. There was also an iron that was falling to pieces and leaked water all over the floor before we requested a new one. Overall, this place is 3 stars with definite 5 star potential if they can get it fully together and ensure that the rooms are ready so guests don't have to ask for much of anything once in the room. I would definitely come back and refer others to try this place out for what it is.

I booked this hotel looking for something different than a typical one room with 2 beds in it. I…read morehad high hopes from the reviews, but overall we were all disappointed. The website listed parking as available at our surrounding lots. The parking available are questionably staffed commercial lots for $14 or $20. I would think parking would be included for a room that was $305.99 per night including taxes. The lobby is oddly decorated for a higher end hotel. Wood paneling is what you get. The front desk staff was friendly and quick. The room was a total disappointment. First of all, the entry closet door handle was falling off. Moving to the kitchen, the Voss Water sitting on the counter was for sale at $3.00 a bottle. Both bottles were covered in oily fingerprints and dried on flaky crud. (Have pictures) Bathroom was not scary, although the shower tile had a nice soap film left over from less than thorough cleaning. The bedrooms are spartan, one having numerous stains on the carpet. The baseboards showed a lack of cleaning with dust piled up in the corners. Mattress quality is firm and typical of a low end motel. Beds appeared fresh and clean. The gas fireplace had a pretty epic buildup of smoke film on the inside of the glass, plus some plasticky material melted to the outside. The mantel covered in dust. Once I saw the condition of the room, i snapped a few pictures to share. Overall, furniture, floors, and fixtures show some pretty decent wear and tear. Walls showed lots of scuffs and stains. Living room had only two recessed lights, one of which was burnt out. We were on second floor front of building. Your main view is an unfinished parking garage. The associated brewery/eatery next door was really the only high point or advantage to staying at this hotel. Next time I would stay at one of the 2 hotels on the Canal side area.