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    Lockhouse Distillery & Bar

    4.3 (65 reviews)
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    Perfect Pear, Dirty Pop & Grapefruit Crush
    Jane B.

    Lockhouse Distillery is a unique bar located in the Cobblestone district. It would be a great place to go for cocktails and small bites before a Sabres game. I really love the bar room. It is sort of rustic with a copper bar and strings of lights hanging from the ceiling. I also liked the designs painted on the walls. The cocktails- oh my goodness. Some of the best I've ever had in my life. Their homemade vodka is so smooth. Last night, I ordered the Perfect Pear, which is a vodka cocktail made with local New York grown pears. Although I wanted to try a variety of cocktails, I ordered this one each time because it was so delicious! My friends also loved their Dirty Pop and Grapefruit Crush drinks. Lockhouse has a small menu of appetizers, paninis, flat bread pizzas and a cheese plate. My friends and I sampled several paninis and flatbreads. Everything was very good, but the Brie and Apple panini is in a league of its own. It is a must-try if you are at the distillery. One of the partners, Cory, was kind enough to give us a tour of the distillery. It was really interesting. He was very knowledgeable and friendly. My favorite part of the tour was sampling the jars of spices, fruits and vegetables. I was thrilled to learn that Lockhouse will be partnering with Public Espresso to release a coffee liqueur this December! I can't wait to try it! All around wonderful place with great people. I can't wait to go back!

    Sabra R.

    We were parked across the street and thought why not try it! Had just come from Helium comedy club and wanted more refreshment! Definitely some very unique drink combos on menu! We each picked something different. I really like their coffees flavored liquor! If I'm in the area will return again for more !

    Jessica F.

    This place is great!!!! Warehouse style bar, with some great bartenders (especially the Bar Manager, Casey). Willing to make you drinks/concoctions based on your taste. Super chill and laid back bar, but fun enough vibe for a Friday or Saturday night. Must check this place out!! Garage door opened on warm nights!

    Moscow Mule
    Nick K.

    Not normally a liquor person, but have heard good things so just had to check it out. I was not disappointed. Although tempted by the array of local beer on tap, I stuck to those beverages made with in house distilled gin & vodka. Things went well. Between my wife and I we were able to order a wide array of their drinks and were overall impressed. My favorite- the "dirty soda," it's seasonal so ever changing- currently "cherry chili lime." The layout is simple, but nice. A small bar area, a distillery, and an arcade game. The location is solid- near the arena- but parking is not. Also, I hate driving on cobblestone streets; they're nostalgic and all, but come on.. The crowd they draw is a good mix as well; not too strong on the hipster front as I had worried it would be. The menu is a simple one- appetizers. So eat elsewhere and chill here for a good local drink.

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    Hope C.

    I seriously loved this place. Everything about it appealed to me: the lights, decor, graphic design, location, bartenders, drinks and music. If I could design a summer cocktail bar, Lockhouse Distillery would be it. I went as part of a pedal tour, which is by definition very obnoxious, but Lockhouse was incredibly gracious about our group party mentality. They had a special cocktail menu specifically for the tour and despite several of us descending on them at once, they still managed to deliver quality cocktails -- the Moscow Mule I had was probably the best I've tasted all summer. Beside the excellent drinks, there's a nice outdoor area facing the cobblestone and beautiful black and white block lettering murals. A live jazz band rounded out the overall airy and sexy feel of the bar. Perfect place to take a date, grab a cocktail, enjoy the dim lights and savor a great night out.

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    Karen Z.

    The hubs and I decided to check this place out as part of Yelp's Not So Random Acts of Kindness series which benefited Friends of The Night People. 20% of the bar bill was donated to the organization...which made the Happy Hour(s) that much happier! We've run into a few of the Lockhouse dudes at various events, picked their brains, and tasted their offerings; however, we had never actually visited their establishment. What an awesome thing they've got going on!! As their bar door states, "An Idea So Crazy, It Just Might Work!" Most of the Yelp events we have been to have featured local brews...I can't handle beer (it makes me poop funny lol) so I've never really been too interested in the alcoholic offerings at these events ....but when I saw Lockhouse on the lineup I knew I wanted to go. The drinks were fabulous....and I mean FABULOUS! I'm a sucker for a good craft cocktail...and I'm loving all the new places popping up all over B-lo. I tried several varieties from their menu...1955 Rose, Lockhouse Negroni, Perfect Pear, Dirty Pop, and the New Fashion. My favorite was the 1955 Rose due to it's delicious and sweet aroma. We were treated with some snacks from their kitchen and a tour of the distillery, lead by one of the newly appointed partners, Corey--who was later described by the bartender as "indispensable to the company." This was evident given his charisma, backed by detailed knowledge and passion. They turned what was no doubt a dilapidated, old warehouse into one of Buffalo's secret lil gems. Chill atmosphere, good people, creative menu of both food and drink....and probably THEEEE most comfortable bar stools I have ever had the pleasure of imbibing in. We will most definitely be back!

    Perfect pear and gatsbee
    Kelly B.

    So glad I was able to make it here. Stopped by after the Sabres game on Valentine's Afternoon. This place looks like it is fun in the summer, with the garage door that opens. But it was still very nice inside. Not overdone, kind of industrial. The bartenders were very friendly and attentive. We ordered the perfect pear which was a vodka drink, and the gatsbee which was a gin drink. Both very delicious!!! The kitchen was closed so we were not able to try any of the food. Once we go back and try the food, I will update my review with an xtra star! We look forward to going back.

    1955 Rose
    Rita J.

    Cool place in the cobblestone district. I went on a Saturday afternoon about 4:30, the place was lively, no room at the bar so we opted for a high round table with cushy stools. While we were there a bachelorette party came in and the remnants of a pedal tour filtered out, it made for a lively atmosphere. My day was to be dedicated to beer but I just had to have one of their handcrafted cocktails. Finally settled on the 1955 Rose after a friendly conversation with another patron who noticed my indecision, my friend had the apple curvee beer both were outstanding! I didn't see a food menu, but that wasn't what I was there for, next time. Cool spot. Can't wait to go back to work myself through the cocktail menu!

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    The Dapper Goose - Charcuterie Board

    The Dapper Goose

    4.5(334 reviews)
    4.6 miBlack Rock
    $$

    On a recent trip to Buffalo we stumbled upon The Dapper Goose and were so impressed. The menu items…read moreare sourced locally and created with thoughtfulness. We both enjoyed our meals, and the atmosphere was very cozy and welcoming. we will definitely be back!

    Some friends, my husband and I came here for dinner a couple weeks back when visiting the area, and…read morefound both hits and misses. The service was very good and it's a cute spot that I'd be willing to come back to. The best thing we had BY FAR were the beef croquettes. These were perfect, and I could have made a meal out of them. They had a tender birria like shredded meat inside with some cheese and probably some potato, I can't even remember but I do remember that everyone loved these. We also ordered asparagus, the Korean Fried Chicken, the shrimp with potatoes (all small plates) and one of my friends ordered the duck entree. My husband and friends had cocktails and mocktails; I didn't order one because they said they had nothing that was sweet. Incidental pet peeve: Saying "all our cocktails are balanced". I get it, you want to brag. But, some of us like things that are sweet, or as in the case of one of my friends, decidedly NOT sweet. If all of your cocktails are balanced the same way, it gives little useful info on what to order. I will respond to this by NOT ordering and sticking to tap water. I'd prefer it if you have a little something sweet and a little something not-sweet on the menu for those of us who don't actually want "perfectly balanced". That said, I did have a sip of the cocktails the others ordered. To my surprise, I liked the Broken Garden Tools. Though it wasn't particularly sweet it was also not super sour/tart and it was refreshing. I *could* have ordered that one, but I never would have known it from the description. I didn't like any of the others I tasted, but I can't remember what those were. Since I don't like whisky and I prefer sweet drinks, don't take this to mean that they don't have good drinks - the others enjoyed theirs, they just weren't to MY taste. Of the other dishes, I liked the cabbage that was on my friend's duck plate (I didn't try the duck). The asparagus was fine. The shrimp and potatoes was ok but not as good as I'd hoped for. And honestly, I didn't love the KFC. It didn't seem to be twice-fried and super crispy like KFC should be, and the sauce to me wasn't balanced between the sweet and spicy flavors I prefer. However, my husband liked it very well. The only other thing I'd caution is to double check ingredients. There was a dish ordered (I can't remember which now, some kind of bread maybe, but not listed as a bruschetta) that said it contained rosemary among other things but did not list basil. We saw no rosemary at all, but a lot of basil, which I can't eat. So I didn't have any. The others shared it. I would have been more disappointed had it been my selection. My friend noted that the server did not ask us about any food allergies, which, if your menu doesn't accurately list its contents, is problematic. Fortunately I know what basil looks like so no harm done. All in all, I would return, get lots of croquettes, order a Broken Garden Tools, and maybe try some other things we didn't get to. But I'd double check all the ingredients.

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    The Left Bank

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    4.1(619 reviews)
    2.8 miWestside
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    So good! Went here for a Saturday evening birthday dinner. Parking was available right in their…read moreparking lot next to the restaurant. We had a drink at the bar and then we're seated at our table. The waiter was cordial, friendly and informative. We ordered the stuffed mushroom appetizer, the Carrot Papardella, and the Penne w/ grilled steak "au poivre". So good! The bread with the tomato sauce was fresh and the sauce had an amazing flavor. The stuffed mushroom with artichoke stuffing was very rich and flavorful. Lots of stuffing. The Carrot Papardella had large chunks of fresh seafood and great sauce. The penne with steak was very good. The marsala sauce was very rich and filling but flavorful with that sweet marsala wine sauce. Steak was tenderly cooked perfectly. The waiter brought out a great slice of complimentary birthday caramel ganache cake. Great surprise. Our water glasses were never empty, the bread was plentiful and the meal was so tasty, fresh and flavorful. This place has a good amount of seating but reservation recommended for busier times. It's a nice dining room with a bar at the entrance of the restaurant. They have daily specials and rotating dessert specials. Highly recommended and always worth the visit!!

    Dean was our server, he was friendly…read more *First Mojito 9/10 Really good, lots of mint, perfect amount of soda, sweetness, and alcohol, but no lime slice garnish *Second mojito 6/10 Had 1/2 leaf of mint and tons of soda. Had a lime though. Egg dipped Artichoke Hearts 8/10 I was surprised to see the plating structure of this. Everything was good. Vinaigrette went well with everything. less salad mix at the bottom would be nice. Twin Filet Mignon Beef Tournedos 8/10 Cooked perfect, both of them. Decent flavor too. The mushroom sauce was good. The horseradish cheese was shredded, which was very strange to have on a steak. I could have done with a creamier cheese, Gorgonzola, or just none at all. Potatoes were good, a chunky mash. Asparagus was cooked good, al dente and seasoned well. Special: 1/2 Rack Australian Lamb 9/10 Cooked perfect, probably one of the top three best in the Buffalo area. The crust was great, the sauce was really good, could taste the mint and raspberry, but it wasn't super sweet like you'd think.

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    This was the picture at 5:00, by 5:30 every table was full.

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    Ballyhoo - Lamb sausage

    Ballyhoo

    4.3(310 reviews)
    0.1 miSouth Buffalo
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    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.

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    Panorama on 7

    Panorama on 7

    4.0(171 reviews)
    0.3 miDowntown
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    Full bar
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    Came here for dinner with a large group and had a great experience. All of the employees checked on…read moreus frequently and were friendly and knowledgeable. We also had some people in our group with allergens and dietary restrictions and they accommodated them very well also. For food, we had breads, Caesar salad (which came with bread), and I ordered the red snapper. The snapper filet had the skin on and was delicious! It also came with asparagus, rice, and I think roasted corn nuts. For dessert I had the sponge candy cheesecake, and was impressed with the presentation of all the desserts. Overall I really enjoyed our dinner and would love to come back soon!

    Five stars for the view! One of the best restaurant views in Buffalo! I scheduled sunset Christmas…read moreEve dinner reservations here, and it was a great decision! The place was nicely decorated for the holidays. We got here early to watch the sunset over some drinks. Our drinks from the bar were festive and nicely made. We were seated for dinner at a nicely set table. Our waiter, hostess, bartender, and other staff were pleasant and gave us wonderful recommendations and information about the selections. The Christmas menu gave us a lot of options to choose from. We opted for the shareable bread (wow--this bread is unique and delicious) and a burrata appetizer (quite a bit scarce on the veggies--this is definitely NOT a salad). We ordered a unique salmon dinner cooked in paper with some veggies underneath (also unique, but not a ton of veggies), and I got the lobster tagliatelle--it was delicious, but I wish it was a larger portion. Props to Jimmy, our waiter - Super pleasant with great recommendations. Pros: The view! The ambiance is lovely. Some interesting menu selections. Cons: The ripped bar seats - all of them need to be replaced. Besides the shareable bread, the portions were quite small, and the wine was severely overpriced (our $48 bottle is normally $14).

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