What a beautiful gala at the Avanti mansion. The staff are super friendly, kind, and very good at…read moreattending to your needs. The food is exquisite and the drinks are flowing!! The decorations for the Alice and wonderland themed gala are spot on. Oh and the actors are doing a wonderful job playing their roles. I highly recommend visiting the Avanti Mansion for an event or just to check it out.

My brother got married here in December and it was absolutely stunning! The food was so good! The…read moresteak was perfectly cooked, as well as the asparagus. And the caprese chicken was so flavorful. The Tannenbaum was actually my own creation, but the bartenders pulled it off perfectly with the rosemary and cranberry garnish. I wish I had pictures of the appetizers because they were SO BOMB. We had a mountain of shrimp, and a number of delicious appetizers that came out on silver platters, including my favorite - The Nashville Hot Chicken Flatbread. They also had a late night pizza and wing station that was super good.

This venue is very pretty. I'm so excited to have been able to attend a wedding here. I absolutely…read moreenjoyed it. I looked at this same venue for my own wedding but decided to go another route. I will say that I was a little bummed that we weren't having our wedding here initially but seeing it changed my mind a bit. I'm not one of the most creative people so I don't have the vision that I've seen on social media. It's not what I expected but I'm glad so many people have turned it into a beautiful setting for their weddings.

My husband and I just got married at The Admiral Room, and it's tough to know where to begin…read morebecause we have so many great things to say! This venue is so much more than just the gorgeous room and building. Every step of the process had a very personal touch. The Admiral Room staff were accommodating beyond what would be expected of a venue. If we needed or thought of anything at all, they were only a phone call away. Our favorite part of the planning stage was our 100-day meeting/food tasting. That's when we met Josh- who would ensure everything ran perfectly smooth, and Chris- the head chef. They were both the type of people who can meet you, and it just feels like you've known each other for a while already. We went over the menu and schedule of events in detail, but at the same time it felt like we were just hanging out. They were extremely willing to tailor every aspect of the event to exactly what we wanted. It was a welcome change from the normal stress of wedding planning. Thanks to this amazing team, our big day went even better than we could have imagined. We had guests coming up to us and complimenting every little thing, from the outstanding food, to the bar staff, and wait staff. Because of the built-in sound system, everyone could hear all of the ceremony. We had both a band & DJ for the reception, which both sounded great as well. The Admiral Room will always hold a special place in our hearts, and if we could do it all over again, we'd absolutely do it the same way. Thank you Cyndi, Josh, Chris, & the Admiral Room staff for providing us with the wedding of our dreams. All photos by Jessy Herman Photo.

This space is a part of the whole Pearl St. Grill & Brewery group - it's the building right next…read moredoor to the grill, and consists of two separate banquet spaces (and hotel suites on the upper floors). I came here for my cousin's bridal shower, and I didn't really realize where this place was. I didn't think it was this new, and thought it was actually connected to Pearl St. Grill when it's actually next door. We didn't have too much trouble finding our way to the place, though. There was another event going on here too (a baby shower), but there was proper signage with the family names on them to properly direct us to the right room. We were in the Romanesque room, which was down the hall and toward the back of the building. The space consisted of two areas, an open space where we could mingle and where the breakfast buffet was set up, along with the bar, and another space separated by a partially-open brick wall where we'd be sitting during the event. It wasn't open bar, though I wonder if that's an option which can be discussed. They provided the breakfast food for our nice brunch, however, and it was actually pretty fantastic. Scrambled eggs, home fries, french toast (with strawberry filling), sausage and bacon, and bagels! Oh, let's not forget the Paula's Donuts. Oh my god. Let's just say I stuffed my face and licked my plate clean. Everything was absolutely delicious, so well catered! Our event was very pleasant, and I'm really glad that we had it here! I didn't even know about this space, but I'll definitely keep it in mind if I'm ever looking for someplace to have a party!

Look...everyone from Buffalo knows Pearl street...but let me tell you this experience left me wowed…read moreand happier than ever. Jerrell was my contact and please ask for him if you book here. He was amazing. He handled my emails and requests quickly and with ease, even though I felt like I was bothering him. I saw the space beforehand, but never seen an event at the Stone cellar and I have to say I was blown away with my event. I was looking for the most reasonably priced option to hold a ceremony and brunch, and I got this place for a steal. Brides looking to book a wedding on a budget and that are willing to do the non-traditional thing, I highly recommend the space and doing a brunch. My guest raved about the food and I could go on forever with every detail of amazing customer service and exceptional execution of my vision. I held my entire event here for less than $2000 for 50 people that included the ceremony fee, the $50 bartender fee, the food and unlimited sodas, coffee and tea. I know prices increased since I booked but it's still an affordable option. The stone cellar was perfect and such a beautiful and intimate space for a small group of 50. Please consider this if you're looking for a smaller more affordable option. They now offer micro packages that are incredibly cheap and beautiful. The only thing I will mention is parking behind Pearl is not actually free but the venue accommodated us beyond expectation.

My son and his wife were married there this past Saturday and everything was truly amazing…read more This venue is very clean neat and organized from the staff, photographers, DJ and bartenders. The legacy is very spacious and lots to do. I want to give a special shout out to the woman that was in charge of the wedding to the pictures and food. You did a flawless job and I can't thank you enough on a special day. Another shout out to the DJ and for letting my brother Joe do his Baby Got Back gimmick! I'd definitely recommend this place 100 percent! Again thank you to The Legacy staff for doing a great job on a special occasion. Salute!

Probably the nicest wedding I have ever attended. Just excellent!!…read more The folks that worked there were super friendly and did an all-around super job. --JP

I have never had such bad food at any restaurant as I did at the statler restaurant on Easter…read moreSunday. With the eggs Benedict, I couldn't even cut the English muffin with a steak knife Everything was overcooked. Food selection was ridiculously small. $63. What a waste. Don't waste your money.

I attended a guest chef dinner tonight for my inaugural visit to The Statler…read more What a gorgeous venue! The only downfall (and I'm hoping this is a faux pas only until the construction is complete) is the lack of accessibility. There are no ramps to get inside the building or from the entrance into the bar/restaurant venue. I was surprised that we had to request flatware with dessert and that there wasn't an option for coffee or tea. That being said, tonight's local chef/business was Tony's Supper Club. I enjoyed The Big Hello cocktail to start and since I wanted to order one of everything on the menu, I got 2 appetizers, an entree to eat for my meal, an entree to bring home for tomorrow, and dessert. The Fungi "Cappuccino" was deliciously creamy. My only gripe was that I needed a spoon and more bread to sop up every bit of goodness. The Caramelized Figs with creamy Goat cheese and spicy arugula was the perfect combination of flavors. For my main entree, I ordered the Wild Boar Ragu. The buccatini pasta was al dente, the ragu was well-seasoned (another part of dinner that needed just a nip of bread for sopping) and it was tough not to lick the plate clean. The second entree was the bison, only because my friend wouldn't stop raving about the duck confit potatoes. lol I ate one (even though I'm *stuffed*) and they are really good - but needed salt. For dessert, even though I've had it before, I had to go back for the chocolate panna cotta. The chocolate is insanely rich, the Hazelnut brown butter added flavor and crunch, and just a half scoop more of the ice cream would have been perfect. If you missed this opportunity, there's one more night on the books - tomorrow March 8 from 1600-2100. If you'd like a party catered or to keep up with Chef Tony, visit https://tonysupperclub.com/

We recently attended a wedding at Poplar Hill. What a beautiful setting! You realize as you pull in…read moreon their long driveway that this place is special. The buildings and the surrounding grounds look so inviting. There is the main house & a smaller cottage that I didn't go into so only saw the inside from pictures. The main party space is a converted barn. It's rustic and elegant all at the same time. For the wedding there was also a huge tent outside with easy access between the two. There's a nice patio off the barn & sitting areas outside including a fire pit. The whole place was so welcoming & comfortable. Sorry for not having more pictures. I guess I was enjoying myself too much. :) 2025-43

Went to a concert on Sunday the 5th of July. Great concert in a beautiful setting. During the bands…read morebreak we walked the grounds. Tent kept us in the shade. The food trucks and bar kept us full and happy. The Calaruso's are great hosts. There are a number of concerts remaking this summer. We will be checking the dates to see which ones we can attend.

Huge shoutout to Marygold Manor…read more Saturday night was a whole vibe. The food was amazing, the DJ had everyone dancing, and that Photo Booth!! the lighting was so perfect it reminded me how pretty i am ‍ This venue is absolutely beautiful!!! And all i had to do was show up This venue is also family owned !! 10/10 would absolutely party there again. Thanks for making the night unforgettable!

My husband and I got married at MaryGold June 14,2025 ! We had an amazing experience! Jeremy was…read moregreat to work with the whole time ! Him and his staff made wedding planning so EAZY !! The food was amazing his DJ skills had the floor moving all night !!! Thank you Marygold Manor for making us have our dream wedding !!!

We haven't been to Michael's in a few years (since before COVID). Our last time there was for a…read moreThanksgiving buffet. It was disappointing - good, not great. Our party of 5 just attended Easter brunch and we were VERY pleased with the variety of delicious food, great service and ease of reservation process. We will definitely be back! Highly recommend!

When my fiancé and I got engaged, we knew that we were going to have a very large wedding (250+)…read moreand that we wanted a venue in the Southtowns. Michael's checked off every box right from the get go. When we toured Michael's they were repainting their rooms and had recently had new carpeting put in. The manager, Nathan answered all of our questions and made us feel very comfortable with having our reception there! We met with Renee a few months before our wedding to pick out our menu- we went with the dual plate option, the filet and the chicken bruschetta. The day of our reception, everything was absolutely perfect. Our guests are still raving about the food (the grilled cheese shooters were a hit during cocktail hour) and everyone loved dinner. My husband and I could not have been happier with the service we got and would absolutely recommend Michael's to anyone!! Thank you to the staff at Michael's for making our wedding reception so special!!!