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    Riverfield 865

    4.0 (24 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Turkey Pastrami Reuben with fries
    Gary Z.

    Second time here and another wonderful experience! Great food, great menu, great service and great atmosphere! I'll be back!

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    Michele M.

    Met a friend for lunch for his birthday. The bar/restaurant is a very nice size inside. Tons of space, nice size bar and TVs. Definitely gave me neighborhood bar. We sat at the bar, the bartender Tom was very nice, friendly and attentive (minus the horrible cough he had) For our food we started off with the stuffed hot peppers and pot stickers. The stuffed hot peppers came with three peppers, these were not good at all. They had no taste what so ever and were watery. The pot stickers had a spicy garlic sauce which was amazing. The pot stickers itself were over cooked, but the filling and sauce made them still eatable. Our main meals was the brisket sandwhich and a smash burger. The brisket sandwhich although had a nice topping of an jalapeno aioli(which was good) the brisket was still dry. It ate more of a pot roast sandwich than a brisket sandwich. The smash burger was good. Cooked they way I like, juicy and had a lot of flavor. I didn't get it with the special sauce. It was described as a thousand island type of sauce so if that it something you like I would suggest get it. Personally I don't like thousand island. But the smash burger didnt need it. The fries were delicious! Crunchy outside, fluffy inside seasoned well. Washed all down with a nice cold Blue moon! This for me is a place I'd go hang out with friends to catch up and have a few drinks only. The atmosphere was nice and again then is a lot of space not on top of people like other bars.

    Bruce R.

    First choice for lunch failed. Closed on Mondays like so many places these days... this place was on our list to try and nearby. Nice clean comfortable restaurant. Service by Lauren was great as well. Wife had braised brisket sandwich and I went with the hot Chicken sandwich special. Turns out it was General Tso sauce and not really hot at all but it was still tasty. Unstuffed banana peppers were the highlight for sure. French fries were a standout also crispy and hot.

    SmashBurger and a couple of HayBurners

    To say im obsessed with this place might be an understatement. I love this place. The food is off the chart , i get the same thing every time, The SmashBurger , it's absolutely amazing. So consistent, tastes the same every time, been there around 6 or 7 times in the last 2 months. Staff is always friendly and helpful. Amazing place and people.

    Wing Kings O.

    Our next restaurant sits right on the edge of the Buffalo River, the history of which epitomizes Buffalo itself. Once a beautiful wetland, then the heart of the Erie Canal, the business Buffalo River catalyzed in this area, first grain then later iron ore, brought with it an influx of people through to the 1950s. A few factors, including the opening of the St Lawrence Seaway and excessive dumping by business, led them to declare the Buffalo River metaphorically and legally "dead" in '67 and much of the city would soon follow. The infamous river fire of '68 burned the bridge only 500ft from where Riverfield now sits. Much like Buffalo, recent efforts by good people, including owners John and Allison Otto, have brought new life back to Buffalo River and tempered optimism back to the area. So with tempered optimism for Buffalo, we shall gently review this new/old establishment. Location: 4.5/5 A typical City-of-Buffalo drive, alternating between safe and dangerous blocks, kept us in suspense until the last moment. Luckily, the friendly gentleman with the crack pipe was on the preceding block and 865 turned out to be a lovely section of Elk St. Inside, the place has been delightfully redesigned, was clean, had ample TVs. A good place to bring a family, just not today. Presentation: 4.5/5 Not exactly worthy of display in Albright-Knox, but hey, wings, carrots and celery together on a porcelain plate, super! And lots of homemade blue cheese (another unique food perfected in Buffalo) Meat: 4.5/5 We tell kids it's okay to be different, like Frank Lloyd Wright, but when it comes to wings it's better to blend in; not too big, not too small. These guys got it! Cook: 8/10 All hot, check. No gumminess, check. It's no secret the Wing Kinds appreciate a good crisp and these wings have it, but maybe a little too much. Much like news of an accident at the blue water tower, the cook may have ignored the fryer alarm. Standard: 8.5/15 A traditional sauce but unfortunately not enough of it; unremarkable in this critical category. Heavy on the salt, light on the flavor. It's 11 o'clock, do you know where your flavor is? Specialty: 7.5/10 Murphs were top notch, the most like a traditional medium wing with a sweet kick. Hot was the same as medium. Blech. Honey Cajun were forgettable. Sweet garlic parm were a decent middle-of-the-pack for the flavor. Worth noting, although not formally reviewed, the brisket sandwich was the most pleasant surprise since Josh Allen. Finally, always remember, Buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo. Overall 37.5 / 50

    Chicken Caesar salad ($25.00)
    Cherie H.

    I would give this place 2 stars but the service we received was exceptional (shout-out to Lily) and that's the only reason it raised the level. However, we gotta talk about both the food and the prices. The food was bland and the prices were outrageous. We were a party of 3. My girlfriend and I got 2 drinks each. One Tito's and soda during the appetizers and a pinot noir for dinner. My daughter had a Shirley Temple. For appetizers, we got 10 wings and a Bavarian pretzel. Dinner, I got two soups and a side of fries. One French Onion and one Red Pepper Bisque. My daughter got a chicken Caesar salad and my friend had a Shrimp Diablo. We got a peanut butter Creme Brûlée for dessert. Our bill was $195. Now, if we were in NYC at a steakhouse I could understand that for a party of 3. But the local bar and grill? Come on, man. The wings were good. We got hot (they were not). The pretzels were delicious but the cheese sauce we got with it was thick and tasteless. My soups were both bland. I guess the chef doesn't believe in salt. The chicken my daughter received was small (about 4oz), boiled, with no seasoning and the plate was the size of a side salad, not an entrée size. They charged me $25 for that. I got three 1.5 oz ramekins of aioli to dip the fries in. They were $2.50 each which is outrageous. I mean it's mayonnaise with seasoning so $2.50 each is crazy. That's like buying a whole other appetizer. The Creme Brûlée was nice and I like the twist with the peanut butter. Overall, I don't think I will be going back. I need to have flavor when I go out. Especially if I am paying an arm and a leg for it. For the location (unsavory and remote), the interior (bleak and stark), the food (unappetizing) and the prices (created in a fever dream of delusion) I will be giving this place 2.5 stars but Yelp doesn't do half stars, so the service brings it to 3. I don't think I will be giving this place a second go round. It's just not worth it.

    Perfect combo of fish tacos and Hamburg Irish Red!

    Stopped in for lunch and enjoyed their fish tacos. The fish was battered and cooked to golden perfection. The sauce and fresh cabbage slaw complimented it perfectly. We ordered a side of fries that were nicely seasoned. Lunch paired well with a Hamburg Irish Red. Service was quick and friendly. They did a great job renovating the inside. It's more open and bright, with a welcoming pub feel. I enjoyed it so much, I bought a gift card for a family gift exchange. We will make This a regular stop!

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    Food is amazing. Very consistent and delicious. Atmosphere is very Buffalo like! Fun times celebrating football and hockey

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    The food is great! Chef Scotty does a wonderful job. Service has always been excellent

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    I have been here a number of time's. Early during the day, dinner time and late night. Always great quality food.

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    3.8(202 reviews)
    9.3 mi
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    While placing our order was completely seamless, our food was not as good as in the past. Today we…read moreordered the Box. The protein choices are: 4 flavors of chicken, 2 flavors of tri-tip steak, Korean BBQ pork or tofu. The protein is served on purple rice with a side of Cole slaw. For our additional sides( choices were sweet potatoes, rosemary potatoes, Brussels sprouts, mac and cheese. I picked both of the potato sides. The Cole slaw seemed watery, and the steak, which had nice flavor, was a bit chewy. I think tri-tip tends to be tougher as it has little or no fat on it. The potatoes and rice were nice and flavorful. I have had very good bowl meals here in the past. I think the bowls, with more ingredients served together, is a better flavor boost than "the Box".

    I've always loved CoreLife! I'm a fan to the CORE. It's always a great feeling knowing that at the…read moreCORE of every dish, our health is the focus I've been patronizing CoreLife for yearssss, since it first opened. It's been some time since I came last but we always pick up where we left off. My go-to-bowl is the Steak Bacon Blue salad. I usually substitute the tomatoes for picked onions and add potatoes (the potatoes are a new thing I been trying lately bc of the new steakhouse bowl they offer and wanting to try them) Always 10 out of 10 when they don't skimp on the vinaigrette. The regular size bowl always gives me enough. I'm actually not convinced hoarder size comes with a significant amount more than the regular. I shall return CoreLife!

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    Cafe 59 - Turkey burgundy sandwich with a bag of Lay's. $17.25 before tax and tip. Definitely not worth it.

    Cafe 59

    4.2(255 reviews)
    3.5 miMain Street
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    My first time here and it didn't disappoint. We stopped by with some friends after grabbing some…read moredrinks in the area to get some dinner. I ordered the Harvest salad and my husband ordered the grilled chicken pesto sandwich. The salad was fresh and delicious with plenty of toppings. The vinagarette was absolutely perfect. The fresh roasted turkey was juicy and flavorful. I was thrilled that it wasn't processed lunch meat. My husband said his sandwich was a generous portion, delicious and hit the spot. The service was very good and the food came out quick. Bonus points because they are open on Mondays.

    This is another restaurant that we patronized for years and had to stop going to because the prices…read moredidn't match the quality or quantity of food. I miss Cafe 59...and used to overlook the fact that potato wedges aren't included with the sandwiches, the falafel burger is always mushy in the middle, they don't include enough dressing with their salads...and things are sloppily prepared. I overlooked all of that because they use whole foods and the taste was decent. Fast forward to 2025, I've included a photo of a turkey burgundy sandwich with a small bag of Lay's (weird choice, but ok) and a pickle spear, which costs $17.25 before you even add tax or tip. What?? I totally get that costs are rising for everyone including restaurants, but this isn't in line with what you can get at other places, even on the same street. If you can't sell your original menu at reasonable prices anymore, then you need to adjust it. We won't be back.

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    Cafe 59 - Portobello burger with potato wedges

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    Cornelia

    3.9(18 reviews)
    5.4 miBuffalo State/Museums

    I have had some good experiences with great food here before but this most recent time was…read moredisappointing. I tried the Caesar Salad, the fish taste overwhelmed the dish in an unappetizing way. I couldn't taste the parmesan or lemon or any other flavors. The croutons were tough and tasteless. The menu listed orange as an additional ingredient, which sounded interesting, but it was nowhere to be found when the dish arrived. I also got the French Onion Hummus to share, absolutely delicious, we've had it before. Unfortunately a lot of tables were dirty and the floor was covered in pretzels crumbs, some other crumbs as well. Really not conducive to dining. I do hope that these issues are improved upon because as I have said, my previous experiences have been much better!

    Wow, fantastic evening here last night on a double date. We made reservations for 7pm for 4 of us…read more(they only do dinner Thursdays and Fridays). And we ended up being the last table there! The restaurant is located just inside the center of the museum, and there was live music in the middle courtyard just outside the restaurant. The ambience was a cool vibe - there is this huge mural on one wall, and the opposite wall is glass from floor to ceiling looking out (to where the live music was). The tables were so simple but had flowers and cool table lamps. I started with a glass of wine, and we split the whipped feta as an appetizer. They also brought some fresh bread with balsamic olive oil. Both fantastic and warmed my soul. I ordered the Filet, and it was so perfectly seasoned and cooked - I mean, can't really go wrong with steak that's drizzled with bacon butter! The others ordered the salmon with squid ink pasta and the scallops. All were so beautifully plated and delicious. And we ended with the Ube Creme Brulee which was a great way to end the night. We ended up being there for about 2 hours. I wouldn't recommend dinner if you just looking for a quick bite. I'd go for more of an experience. Not that the service was slow, but I think the kitchen and wait staff were just thoughtful with their creating, plating, and serving. Hoping that they change their menu up every so often so we can try more creations!

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    Cornelia - Dining area

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    Cornelia - Tartine- goat cheese, fig spread, and herb oil

    Tartine- goat cheese, fig spread, and herb oil

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