Edited a minute ago New…read moreUpon entering the establishment, the security guard took our IDs and he was holding a high-alcohol content beer, Hayburner, in one hand, and holding our ID's with the other. He seemed angry when my brother asked if our ID's had to be scanned, and really seemed to snap at my brother, but we shrugged it off and he scanned them and we went on with our night. Throughout the night, the security guard continued drinking these Hayburners. My brother and I were enjoying our evening, had not once had any issue with another patron or the bar, and we were in mid-conversation about piano, when I felt the guard standing behind me. He was just standing behind me, staring my brother down. It was a scary feeling. My brother, who has worked in the industry for 20 years, asked if everything was okay. The security guard approached my brother and started pushing him saying "Everything is okay with me is everything okay with you??" And my brother was walking backwards trying to de-escalate this seemingly intoxicated security guard. That's when I watched him grab my brother by both shoulders and push him backwards across the entire length of the bar, knocking him into people and objects, eventually pushing him out of the door. He even grabbed another guy and shoved him so hard against the wall that that guys beer went flying and he had purple and blue bruises from his grab. I desperately tried for the other woman security guard to understand he had just been assaulted and had done nothing wrong. She seemed to nod like she had seen this before, but wasn't going to do anything about it. My sister and I were astounded at the actions of this man. That's when he shoved me, a mid thirties woman not even half his size. Even after we were walking away from the bar, this security guard stood outside yelling towards us that he, direct quote, was going to "break our f***ng necks". This is negligence on the bar's behalf, for allowing an intoxicated security guard to a$$ault patrons. We immediately filed a police report, and they requested the video footage from the bar. The bar refused to provide any of the footage. Usually, bars who have nothing to hide are quick to comply- which was very telling in this case. We were never once asked to leave. We were just blind-sighted. I immediately called the bar after the incident and one of the owners, Amanda, who was tending the bar and witnessed the entire thing, cheerfully answered the phone. She had served my brother with no issue. I let her know her security guard had just assaulted us, and she said "ok?" And nothing further. This place does not give a rip about anyone's safety, especially not women's. It has been weeks and I'm still recovering from the pain of this night. Beware for your safety, women. I did what I could, but their actions will likely result in someone getting seriously hurt.

Be careful here, fam. Security can be unpredictable and dangerous. I was visiting from LA and out…read morefor karaoke with my family when a guard came over mid-conversation, pushed my sister aside, attacked my brother, dragged him outside, and threatened to break their necks. It was terrifying. I could've lost my brother, and we didn't even know why. For your own safety, don't fight back if confronted like this, report it instead. Paper trails save lives. On a brighter note: my brother absolutely crushed it on the mic earlier that night.

5$ beer and karaoke like ALL DAYYY…read more I treated everyone to Ring of Fire and Hero after which I decided to give everyone else a chance and stop being too good and intimidating (haha) Place is good cheap fun and the kind of dump I love!

Bartenders and the Staff were all great friendly people. The whole vibe of this place was a lot of…read morefun.

I honestly try not to review a place more than a couple times but Hat Trix continues to blow my…read moremind every time we stop there to eat. Food was out of this world. Never had their pizza until today but OMG it was amazing. Wings were top notch and wife loved the turkey meltI honestly try not to review a place more than a couple times but Hat Trix continues to blow my mind every time we stop there to eat. Food was out of this world. Never had their pizza until today but OMG it was amazing. Wings were top notch and wife loved the turkey melt

Went during Lent to try a new place for a fish fry. It was excellent! No coleslaw or tartar sauce…read moreby choice, but the mac salad was really good. Fries were a little cold, but I can get over that because the fish was hot. My husband ordered the chicken fingers. They were real thick and juicy (where's my Sir Mix-a-Lot fans?) and came with 5 fingers. We'd go back just for those and a few drinks!

The private room was incredibly fun, I loved that you can search up YouTube if it wasn't on the…read moremachine. Also the staff was super kind and the restaurant attached had delicious food! I would love to go back

So much fun for a birthday party! Drinks are well-priced. We had a room with 7 of us - four mics,…read moreplenty of space. It was so much fun! Highly recommend for a fun night out!

Rad atmosphere! Fun events and a large staged venue for concerts with a full bar both downstairs…read moreand upstairs. The upstairs area has a balcony and totally different vibe from the lower level. Tons of seating and a full menu if you're hungry downstairs. We were just swinging by for a drink but everyone said the tacos and burgers were really good. I will try them next time. National artists, local artists and even karaoke with a band at the Rec Room. Place was packed and everyone was having a blast! If you are looking for good music and a cool place to chill and enjoy the vibe, this place is worth a stop. It's awesome that places like this exist for people to have fun in a low pressure environment downtown. Everyone is super friendly, bathroom was clean and a ton of places to enjoy music and even quieter areas if you want to have conversation or just hang out and have a few drinks! A+

My husband and I went here for live band karaoke. First off, we bought tickets for this and when we…read morewent to the event, no one asked for tickets. So we spent $25 for no reason. Also, the karaoke started almost an hour and a half after the advertised time. They also advertised it to be 90s rock and pop yet they offered the entire karaoke menu which has barely any 90s rock songs so it should just be advertised as live band karaoke. I sang and it was hard to hear myself- audio wasn't great. Also, it wasn't a full band, just a bassist and a drummer. There was clearly a track playing behind them. I don't know if I'd go back since it's a pain to get to and they got extra money and wasted an hour and a half of our time. Edit- raised from one star to two because the food was decent and the bartenders were attentive and friendly.

How can you constantly screw up a wing order. I ordered medium Cajun…read more Well, there's no sauce on my wings and no Cajun. The cook does not let the wings hang. He just dumps it in sauce right away. There are better places in Lackawanna to order wings. Other foods are very good. Just one bad cook.

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It's a nice little friendly bar. It's like cheers on most nights meaning everybody knows…read moreeverybody. They have a kitchen where you can get wings or complete meals. I have had fish and shrimp, fries onion rings, okra, macaroni and cheese, greens and cabbage and I think that's it. Oh I've had they're wings too many times. They typical cooked they way you ask so be specific. The hot wing sauce is not hot. That's not a plus for me. The drinks are nice a reasonably priced. Almost Every time I go someone's is offering to buy my drinks.

I love the crowd. I enjoy the food. I like the music, 80s, 90s and new school. The place has a back…read morepatio for lounging. So if you're in the nice city of Buffalo, NY do check out this spot.

Came over the border to get Chinese from happy jacks since its not summer we didn't want to stop…read moreand see friends and I haven't been in a bar in Canada in a long time me and my daughter decided to stop at South sides for a drink. Had some people in there and we found a seat at the bar. Barmaid was friendly and attendant. My daughter is always hungry and we were getting our Chinese to go so she wanted food. Could only get deep fried food because nobody to cook yet but that was ok something to tie my daughter over so we got onion rings. They were good crispy and great onions inside. When someone came in to cook we were ready to go so next time we will get more food drinks were good got a lemon slice in my vodka and ice tea that hasn't happened in awhile will be back specialty in the summer when we come visit friends and my daughter wants to try the food she couldn't on Saturday

Worst service, In a very long time! Been coming to south sides for many , many years .We went to…read moreenjoy the patio on Sunday afternoon and listen to live music. Well we walk to patio by the water ( Niagara river) into enjoy a drink ,food and music. I guess that was a mistake. Not that busy,but it seem we where inconvenience them . Others we're getting the same reaction. Young bartender at the outset bar didn't have a clue what she was doing, and the way she was acting , behaving and talking to us.We would have got fired right on the spot back in the day. Let me remind you if you're running a business learn how to run a business.It was absolutely ridiculous , and people were just shaking their heads. We should have left, but it was such a beautiful day.And we were enjoying the outside weather and the band looked like it was going to be really good.Well, we stay and had one horrible drink no fruit but piles of lemons and limes on the bar, she said she had no knife and she went to go get one, and then she forgot.Menus are very dirty and ripped , should be replace. Appy, was horrible old stale bread .Young bartender should be replace too. Her attitude was unbelievable.That girl should have been fired right on the spot. Was in , the hospitality industry for many , many years , this is a definite no.I'm sorry.

Kevin is a great DJ and host. Always have a blast . He even remembers songs you sing. Always a good…read moretime!