We were worried it would be the type of place where "everyone knows each other" but it is not like…read morethat. Our server was very friendly and helpful with the menu. I love short ribs and theirs is tender and flavorful. My husband ordered clams with chorizo and pasta and loved it, stating it wasn't a "heavy" dish. Drink choices were good. Place was clean, parking in back. We would return!

After a long drive to have brunch somewhere on Elmwood, just to find the doors locked, I ventured…read moreover here to have lunch and it did not disappoint! First off, I was greeted and found staff friendly and efficient! You have plenty of options for seating .. dining area, front bar, back bar, even an outdoor patio bar. Although it is dive bar-esque, it was nice and clean (let's be honest .. some dives have a stench and stickiness that can definitely ruin your appetite, no matter how much you may love them). They have a set up for bands to play, as one was playing while I was there for their 2 year anniversary (congrats!). What was nice is although I could hear the band (it was playing in the back and I was up front), it wasn't over whelming me. I have eaten places where, no matter where you sit, it's extremely loud, and I appreciated that you had a choice here. Now onto the food: The food should have been doomed to fail; my tastebuds were prepared to eat sweet, buttery, syrupy French toast with a mocktail at brunch elsewhere. But wasn't hyped about the menu because of this (which is not dog and pony's fault .. I had to work and didn't have time to research where else brunch was available). I settled on the umami smashburger by a suggestion of my waitress. Now once again, could have been doomed to fail as I'm not a French fry person and my favorite cheeseburger is one I make on my own. BUT WOW their food blew me away and made me forget all about my brunch let-down. The French fries were fantastic and had a great seasoning on them! The smashburger was great to the last bite .. and I was NOT expecting to finish it as it was a really nice portion (I ate lunch now 10 hours ago and didn't need to eat again it was so filling!) but it was so dang gone good I sure finished it! Smoked cheddar .. chimichuri aioli ... kimchi bacon jam .. oh ya that bacon jam was EVERYTHING!! Thank you to the staff at Dog and Pony for making my long drive worth while!

Finally got around to check this place out and I am happy I did, just wish I didn't wait so long to…read moredo so. I went there to try the chicken wings that I have been hearing about and reading about for so long but I had no idea about thier poutine fries and just how outstanding they were. Honestly if you like that kind of thing it may be worth visiting this place just to try thier poutine fries. We ordered both Cajun wings and mild wings. The Cajun were outstanding, cooked to absolute perfection, these weren't the dry rubbed Cajun that I was used to having, I believe it was a Cajun butter sauce they were tossed in which was absolutely terrific and I would probably have them tied at first place out of all the Cajun wings I have tried so far. The mild wings were just as good and also cooked to perfection, I would say they are possibly top 2 for me. We also ordered the Guinness stout burger and the garlic bread. The garlic bread was pretty good, had a bit of spice to it. The Guinness burger was good had better but it was definitely good and would order it again. We had nice window seats and the staff was very attentive and friendly, as good as it gets pretty much. Very reasonably priced for sure, especially when you consider quality of what you are actually getting, definitely a good deal. Definitely need to get back there and try out their other wings. Check out the images here of the crispy Cajun wings and the poutine fries. 4.4 out of 5.

Stopped by on a Saturday after checking out the Eternal Flames for some wings since the reviews…read moresounded good. The smitty wings just tasted like mild buffalo sauce and the honey cajun was pretty good. My issue was with the "ranch" sauce because it tasted like straight horseradish and every bite left a bitter aftertaste. The poutine fries would've been good if they didn't make the gravy with the power of the pacific ocean with how salty it is. All time favorite is def it's the hot honey pizza rolls, so bomb!

Molino's is my favorite place to order pizza and fish frys. The fish frys are huge, and you get…read moreFrench fries, coleslaw, and your choice of two sides. I always get lazy pierogi and macaroni salad. The lazy pierogi is always delicious! The fish itself is large and the beer batter is great. The pizza is on special on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Always delicious, and a great deal. We usually order pizza once a week from here.

On 03-27-26 I stopped and had a take-out Cajun Broil Fish Fry and it was EXECELENT. Good portion of…read morefish and salads were delicious. Salads all seemes home made. The portions of everything were sufficient and satisfying especially for a take-out.

Fish fry, grouper, and fries were mediocre at best, though the sides were delicious…read more Staff was nonexistent throughout the majority of our visit... just between 2 waitresses (more were working) we received attitude while being seated, were not given menus, given incorrect drinks (lemonade and sweet/iced tea), and overcharged due to apparent lack of caring and/or mathematical skills. The entire place was basically dead... so excuses can't be made. ZERO tip was given as ZERO service was provided that would justify any amount.

Cash only, regulars bar, with good service and good food. You can eat in the bar, or the dining…read moreroom if you choose. Always recommend.

Got a large cheese pepperoni and double hot wings for my grandson and his girlfriend who cant be…read morehere for Thanksgiving. It's been awhile since I had Picasso it was really good nice soft bites into the dough with spicy pepperoni and sprinkled with extra spice just the way I like it and plenty of sauce the crust was dark and crispy . Wings were good made crispy not too much sauce on it that makes the wings soggy. Glad they suggested Picasso 's even have leftovers

Another solid lunch special. Was greeted immediately upon…read morewalking in, and my order was taken promptly. Within moments I had my pizza ready to go. Great pepperoni to bite ratio I just wish for a little less sauce... Highly advise against even attempting to eat a slice on the go. Will be back again sometime soon.

Wow! Stopped at this Seneca St bar and truly had a great experience. This Irish themed bar has all…read morethe trappings of a great Pub - old school bar, comfortable seating and a whole host of Irish themed artwork. On my stop, I had to try the South Buffalo wings. They were fantastic - very nutmeg forward and with a decent amount of heat. The wings were good sized and cooked perfectly. Last but certainly not least, the service was amazing. The bartender was friendly and attentive.

The Mr and I were passing through Buffalo, on our way to Niagara Falls, at dinner time…read more After a search on YELP I landed on Blackthorn Restaurant. Obviously a neighborhood place, the Blackthorn offered a full bar, cool vibe, an extensive menu, and friendly service. The Mr. & I both opted for the Friday fish fry special. It came with a huge piece of haddock, choice of potato (I opted for the baked potato and the Mr. got a sweet potato), macaroni salad, cole slaw, and an assortment of rolls + regular and herbed butter. Everything was delicious but I couldn't finish it all - so the Mr. got extra. He didn't complain! Haha Since we were both so stuffed, we took cannolis to go. This was a great dining experience that I'd love to repeat someday!

I love it! Lots of potential. They just opened a month or so ago and they are getting themselves…read moretogether. Right now they are working culinary magic on just a George Foreman-styled panini press looking appliance. I think they are about to get an actual griddle and some fryers soon. In any event, they are still doing their thing. See the menu. They have a good thing going. I had the 3 tacos combo: shredded beef, lengue and shrimp. These are authentic Mexican-styled tacos. Not the burrito wrap "things" most places in Buffalo try to hock off as tacos. I'm excited about the potential of this place and I will come back for more. My tacos were delicious!

If into MEXICAN food, not TEXMEX, real authentic Mexican food this Mexican American deli on the…read moreEAST SIDE is the SPOT! From TACOS to BURRITOS to chicken, beef, shrimp QUESADIYAS... they even do PASTELIYOS PUERTO RICAN STYLE made fresh not oily, not old, not stale just perfect CLEAR and CRISPY! what else have I tried their, oh yeh rushing to work stopped by for a BACON EGG and CHEESE toasted NYC style off the griddle not microwaved.. if your a COFFEE person yes they do have it TIM HORTONS coffee at HALF THE PRICE made fresh every half hour with any flavored syrups for FREE... just don't forget to tell your mommy about their PASTRAMI SUBS!

Not like I needed a reminder, but One Pie Pizza Co. serves up an excellent, truly authentic…read moreBuffalo-style pizza. This time I ordered their take on a WNY specialty pizza: the chicken finger pizza. In short, it was fantastic! Since I'm a member of their rewards program, I received a "$5 off your next order" code and figured it'd been a couple months since my last visit. The coupon couldn't have come at a better time. I placed my order online on a Saturday around 4:15pm for a 5:05pm pick-up. I know, you lose a bit of the personability when you don't call the restaurant to place an order, but online ordering is so easy and quick, and I love being able to pick my pick-up time and know my order will be ready, and paid for, when I arrive. As of 07/2026, the inside of One Pie Pizza Co. underwent a remodel. It's not as spacious, but I think it opens up their kitchen more, which I'm 100% on-board with since that means more pizza and other goodies. The staff are just as friendly and courteous as ever, I'm glad that hasn't changed. So, for dinner, I ordered a QTR Sheet (six slice) from their "SUPER Specialty Pizza" menu - The BFLO Chicken Finger (blue cheese base) cooked "LIGHT WELL DONE", which is a choice between their homemade red sauce or blue cheese base that is topped with diced chicken fingers, mozzarella cheese, and Frank's (medium) sauce. The "LIGHT WELL DONE" option is for cooking the dough underneath a bit more, firming it up, making it crispier. I like a little extra cook on my pizza as, sometimes, the Buffalo-style dough is a bit too limp, almost soggy/wet, which makes holding a slice... challenging. haha Now, I've had a few chicken finger pizzas throughout the years and while I love them, they don't always love me back. They're typically very dense pizzas thanks to all the cheese (blue cheese base AND cheese blends on top) but I was impressed with how well One Pie Pizza Co.'s sat. Don't get me wrong, this pizza is absolutely loaded. When I opened the box, I was worried how I was going to pick it up as it looked messy, but as they say, appearances can be deceiving! I was impressed and didn't finish my meal wearing it all over my hands and face. Every slice was generously topped, the flavor was spot-on. Now, I love a cheesy pizza, but I really appreciate the constraint One Pie Pizza Co. showed with not going overboard with a "blend" of cheeses on top of a blue cheese base - The layer of mozzarella was plenty, a great flavor on its own. As with all of their pizza, this left me happy and full. With that $5 off coupon, this brought the price to under $20, an incredible price, especially in 2026! One Pie Pizza Co. remains one of my favorite pizzas in Buffalo. I'm glad I finally tried their chicken finger pizza, this was excellent. With how well it agreed with me, I'm pretty confident in saying One Pie Pizza Co. will be where I order chicken finger pizzas from exclusively going forward!

Excellent crispy crust. Go for bolder toppings. I had pepp with hit honey. I also had mush onion…read moreand that didn't hold up as well. Anthony Bourdain tip...I had to use restroom which is really only for staff. However it was super clean and nice and AB says if they keep it that nice you can imagine the kitchen. Well done One Pie!

Update: 20 minutes after the establishment refused to honor my certificates for the restaurant and…read moreI'll told them that I'm leaving, they called my phone non-stop to harass me about how they cooked food and I need to come back and pay for it ... I was already at a new spot enjoying a bucket of wings by the time this happened so I had to take screen shots and block them for future legal references if needed

There's something to be said for consistency. Which they have it down here…read more Pizza was pretty spot on to the last time and the wings, well I'll leave that up to the people to decide. Crispy and honey bbq, I got a sparse amount of sauce on the wings, definitely a little disappointed there, no sauce to scrape up and "dip" the wings in. Fries were crispy and went well with their bleu cheese (which I'm still a fan of). Only thing I'd recommend is cleaning up some of the viewable spots from the customer pick up window.

We've been slowly working through a list of local places to try and today was cinnamon and holy cow…read moreI'm glad we did! The food was so good here absolutely delicious! I got the butter chicken (basic I know) I like what I like but my buddy got the Tikka masala and it was so good I wanted his dinner instead! Rice was fresh and tasty and we had a garlic and pashwara Naan absolutely delicious! It was very quiet in here and prices were good! The staff were very friendly and there is plenty of street parking available as well. I've got to bring my wife here again soon to try more tasty food!

This location is closing at the end of August 2026. They will stay closed about 2 months and…read morere-open in a new location: 1505 Broadway. I look forward to visiting their new location when it opens.