I highly recommend Shango. Not easy to fine a good Cajun restaurant in Buffalo NY. They have…read morelimited hours and days they are open, but well worth the time .

Went here for the first time earlier last year. Our reservation was for right when they opened so…read moreit was pretty empty and quiet with only two other tables besides ours. Indoor was very much reminiscent of a typical bar area on one side and then regular table seating on the other side. The day we went the weather was warm enough for their big doors to open up on to the patio seating out front. The bread and butter they served was delicious and we appreciated being able to try different breads. The shrimp and grits were delicious and they use really big sumptuous shrimp. I actually got pretty filled up and couldn't finish my seafood stew so ended up bringing half of it home. So portion sizes here are definitely big and everything tasted fresh! Their seafood stew is very generous with the seafood and the bread for dipping was delicious as well. Will definitely be adding this to our rotation here in Buffalo!

My parents and I visited for lunch during the week. There seemed to be just the bartender to host,…read moretend & wait on tables, which she was efficient at and easily took care of a bar patron, our table and one other table. There is ample seating including the bar and both indoor & outdoor tables. The decor is a really cool and fun sea vibe! My dad and I split a medium juicy Cajun aloha combo with snow crab, shrimp and green mussels; all the pots come with 3 potatoes and 3 small corn cobs. It came out pretty quickly steamed ul in a poofy bag. The food was all cooked well; the seafood juicy and supple and the corn and potatoes the right texture. However, it was lacking flavor. My dad and I barely detected any taste of Cajun spices and definitely no heat... Not even mild, let alone the medium we ordered. We would visit again but probably order a different sauce and order it hot or extra hot.

Soup came out cold. Ordered jumbo shrimp cocktail and they came out small to medium. When they came…read moreout, they were also fried I sent them back. We also ordered a pound of steamed shrimp in dry old bay, when I asked where's my food that I have been waiting 45 minutes for. It was almost inedible as the had coated the shrimp with so much old bay, it was way to hot! Won't be back!

Being a past Frank's customer & friend of the owner for the past 30 years, I was hesitant to dine…read morethere because I loved it so much. But it was time to take the plunge! I looked at my wife and said, "Let's do it, we'll try the fish fry!" So off we went. The special on the menu was grouper. My wife had her heart set on that. Unfortunately our very sweet waitress said (at 7:30 pm) that they were out of the grouper and breaded fish fry (my choice, lol). So our start was a little shaky! I forgot to mention that I loved the new opportunity to make a reservation (we called at 5:30 pm & got a 7:30 reservation for 4). Anyway, no worries, my wife ordered the cajun broiled fish fry & I the beer battered fish fry. Outstanding! The batter was perfect, not too much and the fish was flakey and delicious! The sides, cole slaw, mac salad and fries were excellent, not too much mayo, slaw was delicious as well. I was never much of a beer battered guy, always preferred the breaded fish--I can't wait to get the beer battered again. It was that good! My wife loved her dinner as well and so did our guests. My suggestion, maybe order a little more grouper, but honestly, I can't wait to go back and repeat exactly what I had! Great job by our waitress as well. And I believe the new owner greeted us at the door. Very friendly and kind. He had mentioned a few esthetic changes for the bar and ceiling which sound brilliant! Looking fwd to it.

Just reopened under new owners with this being their first full week and they are already off to a…read moregreat start! It was packed with it getting busier as the night went on so try to make a reservation if you can! The stuffed hot peppers, AMAZING! and they were huge and you get 3 of them served with focaccia which is a nice change from most places! The burgers were smash burgers with tons of flavor and a nice portion of fries to go along with it. The classic burger came with burger sauce that I got on the side but ended up using the whole cup because it was so good! Definiately check it out

Never judge book by its cover. My friend has raved about this place for a while now and the other…read morenight I met her there for dinner. She warned me it was a "hole in the wall" and she was right. Personally, I love dive bars, so I wasn't afraid I would call this more of a neighborhood bar. Finding it... I thought I was going down the wrong road because it's sort of behind factories and train tracks and sits at the end of a street in the middle of a neighborhood. No big signage no big parking lot just an old building that probably was someone's house at some point in time. The exterior is nothing fancy. But as soon as you open the door, you are definitely in a neighborhood bar. We're probably "everyone knows your name "I got there at 4:15 and the place was packed. There's a bar area and a separate smallish dining room with maybe 15 tables. Maxx clearly has a lot of regulars because my friend knew one of the groups of diners and finally enough I knew one of them too. This is probably a place where neighbors gather, or guys getting off from the Ford plant. Go to have drinks after work. The service was fast and friendly with one server Rob taking care of the whole place. I honestly don't know how she did it, but she did it well and with a smile the whole time. The menu was basic, but there's something for everyone. Burgers, wings, pizza, apparently they are known for their fish fry, and homemade clam chowder. One of my group had the fish fry and it looks so good. I had to take a picture of it and send it to my husband who is also a big fish fry fan. He was impressed. She and my friend had a cup of the clam chowder soup and I regretted not having the same because it looked absolutely delicious and piping hot. You could tell it was homemade. Both my friend and I were in the mood for pizza, and I wouldn't really order pizza from a place that's not known for it but order it we did. It had more of a thick crust, but it was crispy maybe a little overdone, but it was edible and tasty. I probably should have gone for the chicken finger sub or the wings. The prices are extremely reasonable. I mean really reasonable. The quantity of food was plentiful, the quality was good, service was great,. If you're looking for a cute little bar just for some basic food, friendly service and a cold beer give this place a try. And remember, don't judge it from the outside.

Finally made it over to Sneakers to grab a couple fish fries for takeout. This is definitely one of…read morethe better fish fries I've had in the Southtowns - every aspect of it was good. The fish was a tad oily and did hurt my stomach so if you're sensitive to fried foods this may not be for you, however, it was delicious. It came a butter piece of fresh bread, Cole slaw (your choice of oil or mayo based - we had the oil which was good), pasta salad, potato salad, and fries. All of the sides were delicious - my only complaint is that the potato salad was a bit wet too for my liking and the chunks of potatoes were all kind of inconsistent sized chunks lol. I'd get the fish fry again. It was only a 25 minute pick up time despite it being super busy when I arrived which was great. It was packed with locals and I can see why. The parking lot was pretty busy but there were several lots/street parking available.

My daughter and I went to Ladies Night on a Thursday. It starts at 4 and we were there for a late…read morelunch/early dinner. No reservations taken for Ladies Night and you must sit at the bar or one of the 2 bar tables . We sat at the bar. The deal is comprised of one martini or a glass of house wine, a plate of Parmesan truffle fries and a Caesar salad for $20. We saw a picture online and assumed the platters were for 2. No!! You get your own very large serving of the best fries and a fantastic caeser salad! The presentation was so nice with the fries and salad coming on a two tiered server. The fries were so thin and crispy with lots of fresh parm and lightly dressed with truffle oil ( as it should be. Most restaurants douse them ... not good.) the Caeser salad was a mix of romaine and kale with large croutons, a good Caeser dressing and cheese. Just so yummy. And the martini... we ordered chocolate martinis and they were fabulous ! Kudos to the bartender. Would I go again.. yes!! And I'd like to try their regular menu as well. All the food coming out of the kitchen looked delicious..

Had a work dinner here on a Wednesday night with a large group. We tried to reach the catering…read moremanager for a few weeks beforehand without much luck, so we never officially finalized the booking. Because of that, we were honestly really grateful that everything worked out smoothly once we arrived. Service was decent overall, though there were a few hiccups. About half of the menus at the table were missing the inside pages, and check-ins from the staff were a bit slow at times--especially while we were trying to set up our presentation tech (connecting to Wi-Fi, tracking down an extension cord, etc.). We ordered several appetizers for the table: conch fritters, crab cakes, Caribbean beef pockets, and Saratoga chips. All of them were well received. It was my first time trying conch fritters--I expected something closer to calamari, but they were more like hush puppies (minus the classic Southern cornmeal flavor). The Saratoga chips, on the other hand, were dangerously addictive--think movie theater popcorn where you just keep reaching for more. For the main course, most of us ordered the scallops, and they were incredible. Total flavor bomb. I swapped the au gratin potatoes for mashed potatoes and nearly overdid it--they were super garlicky and completely addictive. For dessert, I took home the peanut butter mousse pie along with a half dozen cookies. I loved that they warmed up the chocolate chip cookies so they tasted like they had just come out of the oven. They also had a subtle cinnamon/cardamom note that made them stand out. Overall, it's a great spot for food, and the back rooms plus dedicated parking lot make it especially convenient for larger group dinners or presentations.

It was a Saturday night and was feeling like a fish fry... luckily McPartlan's serves a fish fry…read moreevery night of the week!! The fish fry was very good. Also enjoyed the clam chowder and the sides served with the entree. Service was friendly, but a little bit slow. But the good food made up for it. The ambiance reflects the longevity of the restaurant. There is a large bar area off of the main dining room that seemed full and active. I would definitely recommend checking McPartlans out when you are hankering for a fish fry!

They have the best fish fry around, never disappointing and it's a family run business. We just…read morefeel like you're at home.

No matter what I try it is always delicious. Safe to order anything. I eat at the bar and the…read morebarmaids are excellent servers. Never miss a beat

In from out of town on business. Wanted a place to watch sports and have good food. Rock delivered!…read more It was February and hostess asked if we wanted to sit outside on the patio. She said it would be fine. It was impressively comfortable. The heaters do the job, so don't hesitate on the patio. It was Taco Tuesday. My husband got that. He was pleased with that choice. We are from Ohio so they were what he is used to. Authentic Mexican- they are not, but good! I opted for the Southwest burger. It's a Rock specialty. It did not disappoint. It was big. I took 1/2 back to the hotel. It came with a sauce for my fries but the sauce was amazing on the burger. Just the right amount of tang! But let's talk about dessert! Apple Pie Logs needed some explaining. Apple pie egg rolls with vanilla ice cream and whipped cream. I told my husband he needed to share with me. The waitress said, "oh he will." I thought, "she doesn't know him." Not only was there no way he was finishing that on his own, we could have invited other tables to share. It's huge! Definitely recommend!

5-stars for great service, cleanliness, and atmosphere…read more Came here for drinks and to watch a show by Buffalo Improv House. The show was in the back room which was brightly lit, laid out with about 20 lightweight wooden fold-up chairs but no tables (so ok to hold a drink in your hand but you wouldn't be able to eat a meal back here). There was a physical bar in the room but no drinks or staff. There's also a unisex restroom in here. The rest of the bar is low lighting, but clean and had a few tables in addition to the bar seating to enjoy a meal. Service was great and they had a handful of good beers on tap.

Staff was friendly, but the food was not great. My Cesar salad was wilted and just tasted like…read morelemon was squeezed on it at the dressing. Very very lemony . Also they were out of most things . I ordered a beet salad and they did not have it . However , I realized once I left I was still charged for it. All the sourdough was out so if you wanted a sandwich they only had buns. Mehhh