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!

We came here for lunch because we seen so many great reviews but man, what a disappointment. The…read morebar area was nice, but the service and the food was not as everyone else described. I ordered the smash burger, my husband ordered the turkey sandwich. After we were waiting for our food for over 25 minutes, the server came over and said that he was just informed they don't have the turkey because they had an issue with that freezer. Ok, so my husband ordered the cheese steak because he was super excited for the bahn mi roll. My smash burger was alright, but the bread they use for their burgers remind me of those cheap buns you get from TOPS that just fall apart. The worst part was that they forgot the dog sauce on my burger, so I asked for the sauce, and THEY CHARGED ME FOR ASKING FOR SAUCE THAT WAS SUPPOSED TO ALREADY BE ON THE BURGER I ORDERED. My husband made sure to tell me after we already left because he knew I would have fought it and our already 1.5 hour long lunch date would have been longer waiting for the refund... He ordered the cheesesteak and the sandwich was so small, and the "bahn mi bun" wasn't even toasted which is a signature for bahn mi bread. He said the flavor was fine but nothing to rave about. The worst part, for me, were the French fries that came with both of our meals. They were soooo heavily peppered that they were inedible. We asked for ketchup to try to make them tolerable, and they gave us a pre-portioned small cup of ketchup... You serve french fries with most of your menu, why isn't there ketchup on the table?!? Overall, It was a nice place to have on senrca street which used to only have the blackthorn and franchescas, but I would not eat here again.

Great little place. Good selection of ice cream and the food was great too. Service was very…read morepatient with my indecisive children

Stopped in for icecream this past Sunday, one of the last warm days, possibly forcthe season…read more Kudos to the owners of the convient store next door, that own this place. Loved the vision and modern transformation of an old house. The patio and aestics is what sold me, as the inside area is quite small. Service was ok, wishing the business best when weather gets cooler. Suggestion for the owner: maybe next season add an option for a baby cone for your icecream. There are some of us that can't eat a lot of icecream.

We had such a great experience here last night! From the moment we walked in, we were warmly…read moregreeted by Charlie, who kindly helped us find our group. The staff was incredibly accommodating and made the whole night feel easy and enjoyable. Kathy was our waitress and she was fantastic--funny, attentive, and completely unfazed by how busy things were. The food absolutely delivered. The B.O.B. Beast Burger and the buffalo blue wings were some of the best we've had in Buffalo. We're already looking forward to coming back to check out the beer garden. 100/10--highly recommend!

Food was great, waitress Kathy was excellent. Band playing that night was really good. Enjoyed a…read morenice night out

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!

Fish fry Friday! Stopped after a show for a late lunch/early dinner…read more Gave it 4 stars because the Cajun broiled fish was under seasoned and baked potatoes are not offered till after 4pm. My blue moon was served in a Genesee glass. The rest of the meal was good, the Mac salad & Cole slaw are homemade & our server was attentive. Being that it's December the holiday decorations were kind of minimal.

Firstly, it's worthwhile to note the expanded hours: Wednesday through Sunday 7a-7pm, since…read moreJanuary, 2026. This means they now serve (an early!) dinner! Have you been visiting the Tift Nature Preserve? This locale is within a mile of it on the other side of Hwy 5, and family friendly. The booths are tightly upholstered in a bright orange color. The decor is 45 records and old ice cream signs. Parking in front, and on a side lot off First Street. Delivery via Door Dash.

Phenomenal. Everything you look for in a diner. Small place with a 50's vibe. Comfortable seating…read moreand clean environment. Staff are all super friendly and accommodating. They make you feel very welcomed. The food is extremely reasonable price wise and the quality was great with good portions. Coffee was also fantastic and your cup never gets low. I would DEF recommend this place to anyone and I will DEF be back! Hidden gem !

First time at this location. We've been to their Clarence location since its closer to our house…read morebut it's since closed. This place was hopping for 11:30 on a Tuesday. Service was quick & friendly. I appreciated being offered coffee refills before I needed ti ask. I ordered the fishermans favorite. It's an omelet loaded with crabmeat, shrimp, and spinach. It was delicious! The omelet was light and fluffy. There was plenty of filling, seafood in every bite. And the hollandaise sauce was flavorful. It included home fies and toast. Why does rye toast always taste better when eaten out? Plenty of leftover to take home for dinner. 2026- 16

Stopped for lunch. Quaint casual dining. The menu is packed with pleanty of choices, making it hard…read moreto decide what to order. They are only open until 2 pm so get their early. This location is alot smaller than their, now closed, Clarence location. I think their biggest expense is for takeout containers because their portions are huge. I ordered one of their March Specials, the Reuben Platter. It was more than enough for lunch and dinner. It had all the components of a Reuben Sandwich but deconstructed, on top of home fries and topped with fried eggs. Only thing it lacked was a little salt. I definately recommend you eat here.

We came here on a sizzling Sunday afternoon and found the place to be nice and cool inside. No one…read morewas sitting at the tables, but the bar was lively with fun and friendly people. We had a cider, beer, burger with fries, and loaded tater tots. Paul, the bartender, was friendly and helpful. The fries were some of the best in the area, and the tater tots were super cheesy. I would recommend this place if you want a casual local place with a friendly vibe and tasty food.

Always friendly and the food is good and can have a drink while waiting or eating at the location,…read moreHave been there a few times and was each time was better than the next. Recomend.

(4.5) ~ Very Good Overall Food & Service!…read more DRINKS: ** Steuben Brewing Company, Hometown English Brown Ale (draft) = (4.75) Great Taste! ** Deschutes Black Butte Porter (draft) = (4.70) Very Solid Porter! ** Water (tap) = (4.15) Very good, must be filtered;) ** Coffee = (4) very good * VonTrappBrewing, Hefeweizen Summer Ale = (3.75) Hoppy FOOD: ** Focaccia w. Koji Butter (see photo) = (5) Excellent! So Complex & Best I've had:) ** Buffalo Style Octopus (see photo) = (5) Excellent! ** Pineapple Pavlova (see photo) = (5) Excellent! Best I've had:) ** Wood Roasted Carrots (see photo) = (4.5) Smokey! ** Chocolate Hazelnut Torte = (4.25) Very good ** House Pickled Vegetables (see photo) = (4) very good ** Double Cut Pork Chop = (4) very good

You know the saying "you get what you pay for"? This place is what they were talking about, but on…read morethe good side of that adage. It's pricy, but it's REALLY good. Hubs and I came for dinner with four friends a couple weeks back and though it was a splurge, I have no regrets. Everything I had was delicious. We had: Focaccia Roasted Carrots Wagyu strip Rhubarb Panna Cotta Pineapple Pavlova I also had a Freakin' Beacon mocktail. Everything was SO GOOD. That focaccia was like no other focaccia I'd ever had but was delicious; crisp on the outside, soft on the inside. The steak (med rare) was perfect to me, hubs thought it was a tiny bit too rare for him. It was super tender and easy to eat, perfect char. I couldn't eat the chimmichurri it came with as it has Thai basil (not usual in chimmichurri, but I'm allergic, and the server was very good about asking about allergies) but honestly, it didn't need it. That steak stood on its own. Both desserts were delicious, but to my surprise I think the pavlova was even better than the panna cotta (and I love panna cotta). The portions were very generous and I was pretty stuffed by the time I got home. Our portion of the bill was over $200 (hubs also had some cocktails and the steak alone was almost $90) but it was so good, we'll want to come back when we're in town for sure.

Still the one!!! Everything here is excellent! Recently they began serving tea from the local…read moreCommuniTea. Service like you just showed up to your favorite great aunt and uncle house unannounced and they are so happy to love on you through food. Can't say enough about this husband and wife ran operation. Chefs

This was a recommendation from one of my friends. We dined there during brunch hours a few months…read moreago. As soon as you walk in you can feel the soft ambiance, see lovely notes and a few pictures on the wall. It's a bit small but the service is amazing. Customers order at the register then sit down; while waiting the waiter/waitress come around to check on you. Once the food comes out; it's brought to the table and they make sure you have everything you need. All the food is made from scratch and you can tell how much love was put into it by the first bite. I order a breakfast sandwich with a side fries water. My friend got a burger with a side fries and coca cola. Our food was sooo good and we will definitely come back. Next time we will be trying the dessert and other meals on the menu!!! By the way it is a bit limited and the dining hours end by 3pm I believe.

It was St. Patrick's Day dinner, & my baby bros birthday! His girlfriend and his boys, our friend…read moreMike and I. Reservations are always welcome Drinks were Special for the day, and the corned beef dinner was outstanding! The guys were less than thrilled with the Ruben's my nephew had the poutine and it had to be awesome because he dogged it! Lol The chocolate Guinness cake was the cherry for me, highly recommended! Thank you so much for helping me make Max's birthday special I will be back

So am I ignorant or what, I somehow overlooked and pretty much avoided a Restaurant that's been…read moreserving Great quality Food for the last 11 Years. The craziest part about it is that Winfield's Pub is literally just 10 minutes from my House. A conveniently small place that packs big Bold Flavors. Like as you are driving down Ridge Road towards the main Lackawanna area. A place that if you want to enjoy, you'd have to park in front of it or park on the Side Streets of the neighborhood across from it and walk over. After trying out their Food at a Stillwater Farm Dinner consisting or Birria Tacos and Sausage stuffed Chicken Breast. To me that was a nice welcoming Card telling me to come right away instead of wasting more time ignoring the Place. You walk up 3 Steps and in you are greeted by the Owner's wife Sherryl, the Owner and the Head of Winfield's (Tab Daulton) is running the show making sure food gets pumped out of their Small Kitchen. While their son Thomas is at the Bar making Cocktails of the highest Quality with some of the most unique names that I've ever heard. My 1st visit was enjoying a Birthday Dinner with loved ones in the center of the Restaurant. While going over the menu, I had my 1st Cocktail called The Ghostwriter in a tall cylindrical glass that had Gin, Herbal Liqueur, Coconut, Lime, Lemongrass Syrup & Dill. Sweet and Herbaceous. Next up was some Fresh made Focaccia Bread studded with Rosemary, Garlic, Tomatoes and Zucchini that was so Warm and Flavorful like it just came right out the Oven. You know I like to drink Beer and cook with it too, I couldn't help but get myself a cup of their Beer Cheese soup with Bratwurst and Housemade Croutons. Every single Spoonful I took was Rich with a hint of Spicy heat at the end. Next up was a plate off Duck Confit Poutine with Goat Cheese (I opted for that instead of Cheese Curds). You might look at it and see a big globby mess but what I saw and what I ate was pure Gluttonous Heaven. French Fries, bits of Rich and Tender Duck Meat and mild and Tangy Cheese which equaled a comforting Bite. Next was another Cocktail I got called the Dirty Harry (named after one of Clint Eastwood's best-known roles). Another drink that hit hard consisting of Pineapple, Doctor Bird Rum, Boomsa Herbal Liquor and Banana Shrub Jam. While waiting for my main course, I tried some of Nathan's BBQ Pork Belly Burnt Ends. Who doesn't like tender Pieces of Meat with the outside bring Crispy while the Meat inside just melts away on your Tongue. For our Entrees, everyone enjoyed something different like Nathan and Brianna having Seared Chicken with Vegetables, Mike enjoying a Burger, Rick just getting a few Appetizers, Grandma Carol eating Fish Tacos, Jimmy and Kathy enjoying a Steak. While I got myself Seared Scallops over Sweet Corn Risotto with Tarragon. This looked to me and ate like a Summer Dish, why on earth was it on the Menu during close to Fall/Winter, I don't know. But I'll say this, I loved every bite, you get Sweetness from both the Seafood and the Corn with the Tarragon at the end giving it a light hit of Licorice. Thomas kindly gave me a Complimentary Drink while waiting for Dessert called the Legislation #2. It had Rye Whiskey, Dry Vermouth, Orange Cognac and Acidic Phosphate. While it had all those Ingredients, it was a simple looking Drink with a Jurassic sized Ice Cube in it. But I will say this, this drink packed one heck of a Potent Punch. To finish off the Meal, I got myself a big slice of Guinness Chocolate Cake. One of my favorite Beers has been Transformed into a Dessert. It had such a Deep chocolate Flavor with richness from the frosting packed in between each layer. I walked over and personally thank Tab and his Crew for the great Food that night. The only issue we had was waiting to get our Checks, but other than that everything went great. Another one to cross off my list, another restaurant that I will no longer Ignore. Winfield's better be ready for some more Visits from me in the Future. !!!