Came here for a happy hour and had a great experience! We were with a group and the bartender was…read moresuper attentive and quick to get us drinks. The drink menu has a good variety of drinks with reasonable prices. Atmosphere is cool too.

Dive bar vibe, but the pink lights give it a fun, unique twist . My friend especially loved the…read moreaesthetic. The drinks were solid, and the bartenders were super friendly which made the whole experience feel really welcoming. They also offer small snacks and a few dishes if you're feeling hungry and a pool table in the back. Would definitely come back again. Good spot to come with friends for a drink especially if you're looking for something lowkey but still a little different from the usual downtown bars.

I checked into the Curtiss hotel on a Monday night, and I was in the mood for a burger…read more Fortunately, Vue has a Monday night special at the rooftop bar which provided beautiful views, friendly service and a really decent burger all for $20 (plus tax and tip). The bartender, Katharin offered me a seat at either the indoor bar, the outdoor patio, or the indoor covered patio. Since it was a beautiful night, I sat outside next to the fire pit (which was unlit due to the rare 80° temperature in Buffalo). The burger and fries arrived quickly, and I did get a free refill on my iced tea. The service was really top-notch! Whether you go for beverages or a quick bite, I highly recommend that you visit this rooftop lounge... weather permitting.

Wonderful experience celebrating our daughter's graduation! Great views of the city! Amazing dinner!read more

Great cocktails in a spot with unique ambiance. It's a small space and gets super busy on Friday…read moreand Saturday, but very chill at other times. Super fun for Sunday afternoon Bills games

An awesome place to visit! Came on a Friday night while visiting in Buffalo after coming from…read moreanother crazy busy bar. This bar was classy, the group of people were very fun and welcoming. The staff was also very friendly. Great place to enjoy some drinks and dance to good music. Everyone was enjoying themselves and having a good time! Highly recommend. No cover fee or coat check fee.

Two tacos & a drink came to $35 as they auto add gratuity. Seating is very limited so arrive early…read moreor wait until you have a seat before ordering food. They brought me a heavy plate which I had to stand and hold while I ate. I would recommend some high tops placed around the establishment. I will say its a very nice atmosphere. While there, it was live music being played. Decor is elegant. Reminds me of a gatsby theme. The tacos were tasty. Id return for an event but most likely would not be a first choice for places to go.

After reading some reviews, I didn't have high hopes, but I'm always open to getting my own…read moreopinion. Small intimate space. Cute decor. There was live music on a Friday night, which was nice. The music was R &B old and new school. It was slightly loud, which was not a problem for us, but if you are not a fan, maybe not go when there is live music.. We had reservations, which I would recommend seeing the space is small. When entering, it took us little time to get acknowledged and seated, but after that, the service was good. The server was very attentive and super friendly. The food is small plates. When reviewing the limited menu, I was a little shocked at the prices. I thought 32 bucks for crab stuffed salmon was pricey, but after eating it, I was not mad at all. They were also a very nice size. It was the star dish at the table. Read a lot of reviews where they were out of items from the limited menu. I have to say the same happened tonight. We arrived about 2 or so hours after opening, so that was disappointing, but I guess it just means I have to go back. Along with the hot honey stuffed salmon, we also tried the fried oysters. They were delicious. Their remoluades and hot mayo sauces were soooo good. We also ordered the crab cakes, again amazing. Just the right crab to filler ratio topped with great remoulade. Then, lastly, we ordered the sweet chili chicken eggrolls. After the other items we had, this by far was underwhelming. Maybe if we tried them first as they were nice size, filled nicely and fried to perfection, but the filling was not very flavorful. It sat on a bed of a cabbage with spicy mayo, which was very good. So, if you got a bite with that, it helped flavor it up. The drinks were very good. They also have a nice stocked bar. If a bourbon fan they had a nice selection. The only thing that kept me from giving 5 stars as we did really enjoy is that they add an 18 percent gratuity on tables of ONE or more people. I am not a fan of that. It doesn't encourage the service to be good. Although we did have great service and I added more to the tip. That was just a turn-off for me. As anywhere downtown parking can be a pain, I recommend just going into the ramp on Franklin and not even trying to find street parking. The ramp is less than a 2 minute walk.

Great local dive in downtown Buffalo. They usually have live music, which is always very good…read more Great place to stop for a drink or on the way to something else. Great people watching here as well.

This place smells like stale smoke from the past and bad decisions. That is what makes this a great…read moredive bar. Stopped here on the third Friday of the month to listen to the Dave Viterna Band. The bartenders are fantastic. This place has legit the best bar popcorn in the city. Several rounds were consumed. Drinks are cheap. There is a pool table and dart board, but the place filled up so quickly that you could not play either while listening to the band. I'd like the hang out here on a night where I could grab a seat at the bar and hear stories about the past from the regulars.

We were looking for a relatively quiet place to meet for drinks on a Saturday night and we found…read moreexactly that. The Lobby Bar has a very classy old school feel without being pretentious and over the top. The bartender was friendly and fun. The drinks are reasonably priced and plentiful. Without a cocktail or martini list the bartender was quite knowledgable and capable of mixing up some awesome drinks. There are TVs for sporting events, LOTS of comfortable seating arrangements, and shuffle board! We WILL be going back!

Came here for drinks on a week night with a friend, and this might be one of my new favorites. I…read moredon't usually review a place until I've been there a few times, unless I'm traveling. Someone mentioned that it's kind of tucked away and tough to find, and I actually loved that part. I felt like I was discovering some little treasure. The interior is very old school cool, and I could have settled into those huge leather couches all night. (Except they close at 9pm on weeknights so I guess they'd kick me out.) The bartender was funny and friendly, and we lucked out that it was happy hour, buy one/get one. We didn't actually go back up for our free drinks, so when we returned our chips and cashed out, she only charged us for one drink instead. She didn't have to do that, and it was really cool that she did. Small crowd, very quiet, dark and atmospheric. Really, this is my ideal place. If I lived downtown, this would be my go to.

Cocktail bars in Buffalo are generally similarly priced, so the quality of the cocktails themselves…read moreand the atmosphere are what really, for me, makes the difference. So I really dug this cool, funky, relaxed space that is a barbershop by day and cozy lounge by night. There's a "video fireplace," which is cooler than it sounds, a regulation-sized pool table, and a number of lounge furniture and seats around the bar. The cocktails themselves were cleverly named, well-balanced, and delicious. The wine selection appeared intelligently curated. So, there's a thing that some cocktail bars do that I really hate that Il Mulino did not do (see menu), and that's price everybody with working-class tastes out of the place. A $5 Miller High Life and an few affordable craft beers let people who aren't cocktail afficionados know that they're welcome, and that's a nice touch. Our bartender was personable, knowledgeable, and made us feel welcome. We liked Il Mulino a lot and will be back.

Very interesting concept, they use the space for a cocktail lounge, and barber shop. We happened to…read morewalk by and find by accident but were so happy we did. Beautiful space for a proper cocktail with friends or a date night. Amazing ingredients and friendly staff. Hidden gem in the area for sure.

Great atmosphere. Service is good. My only gripe is that I'm allergic to avocado and ordered the…read moremid-day turkey club sandwich without the avocado and the still put it on there. Didn't notice until after I'd already bitten into it. It cost them just one star here because I didn't have a full on reaction. Had them remake it and it was good. It was balanced well between the distribution of meat to veggies and the sauce used was creamy bonus with great seasoning. The bread was buttery, and toasted. Nice size sandwich for a late lunch, as I took half my meal home for later. I added the brussels sprouts which were both sweet and savory. My guest had the salmon Ceasar salad that they enjoyed. Bathrooms are outside of the restaurant in the lobby of the hotel. They were clean and offered full privacy in each stall with doors that went all the way to the floor with no separation slots. Overall good food, a bit pricey, but nice ambiance for meetings, romantic dinners, or single person drop in's. Also valet is COMPLIMENTARY if you're eating there which is an added bonus if you can't find downtown street parking.

Patina 250 is on 250 Delaware and located I. The Westin hotel. The inside is very classy and…read morecomfortable. It is set up with the open kitchen concept. The prices are towards the high side but not outrageous and there are a variety of price points on the menu. We were there for lunch and most of us had the lobster roll, which was full of lobster meat as opposed to many other places where it is mostly roll and little lobster. The service is attentive and the drinks are tasty as well. On this Saturday, there was plenty of on street parking available.

My favorite whiskey bar, great food and a vast selection of whiskey and bourbon, also serving other…read morecocktails as well, they always have a band on the weekends too Highly recommend

We walked over on a beautiful winter evening for a drink and dinner, not expecting to love it as…read moremuch as we did. I made reservations that morning for an early dinner (happy hour daily from 4-6pm!). We grabbed a drink at the bar and brought it to our upstairs table overlooking the expansive whiskey library. I got the strawberry lemonade with tequila, my partner got a mule. Both drinks were truly excellent, crafted with quality and fresh ingredients/mixers. They went down very easy. I got the filet, cooked perfectly. My partner got the chicken which was so juicy and flavorful. We shared plates and loved every bite. The service was great. Lucky Day made for a fantastic start to a date night and I know for certain that we'll be back!

A TOTAL BLAST !!! Very funnn very nice atmosphere hottest in new music and awesome staff !!! A…read moreMUST ... While iN BUFFALO NY !!

I love coming here for a night out. The crowd here kind of switches up depending on the event being…read morethrown and the company promoting it. So the music changes but you'll mainly hear a little 90's hip-hop and then whatever music is trending in present day. The owner is very friendly and attentive to his customers and what's going on in and outside. Security here is nice but pretty tight that's always a big plus for me. The dress code is business/night scene casual. If you don't follow the dress code you may find yourself having a hard time trying to get in. The inside aesthetic looks great, two bars one in the front one in the back, at least 3 VIP bottle sections, and a few tables and chairs. Plenty of room for dancing and they even have a outside patio for the summer months. The arts event's and mixers thrown here are so much fun and very engaging would give those alone 5 stars. I still need to come here and catch them while the kitchen is still open. The drinks are a tad pricey and it doesn't seem like they carry a wide selection of liquors and cocktails. This bar (among a few others) still caters to the early 20's-30's crowd which is great because downtown/chippewa has undergone quite a change within the past few years I'm happy MES has been able to survive it. I'll be back.