Came here for a happy hour and had a great experience! We were with a group and the bartender was…read moresuper attentive and quick to get us drinks. The drink menu has a good variety of drinks with reasonable prices. Atmosphere is cool too.

I can't believe I've never reviewed this spot. It's my favorite bar in the city! The vibe is…read morechill, but classy. If I'm dining anywhere near here I am stopping in for a pre or post meal beverage. The bartenders are friendly and engaging. I can't speak for the snacks, but there are a decent amount available.

id Recommend to go for a drink and look around. 70's decor, cool enough…read more As far as drinks? Theres a drink menu they wont go off of. So your basic Vodka / Soda? SORRY CHARLIE. I Definitely wont be back.

This place has a great vibe!! 1970s / Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas vibe. Maximalist and very fun…read more Staff was great, menus provided practically at the door, and our cocktails were awesome. Definitely would be back. Very welcoming but I could see it not being for everyone which is often the case for those with bold personalities. Big fan.

Always a great time at Ciao Ciao. Awesome food, drinks and vibe. And they're open on Sunday which…read moreis nice. Jack always takes great care of us.

We were looking forward to some happy hour drinks and snacks here, saw the sign out front…read moreconfirming that HH was indeed on. Sadly every chair and stool was up on the bar and tables 30 min after opening time. Call ahead I guess? Looked cute but alas...

I have been lucky enough to be part of an all female, brunch group for at least 10 years. We try…read moreto get together for brunch at least 4 times a year and we have yet to repeat a location - let's just say, this place now holds a top 5 place in our hearts to the point that we talked about revisiting to our top 5 locations. Starting with ambiance.......2 full sized bars with plenty of tv viewing if that is what you are in to while there. The seating area is well lit with natural light and comfortable, well spaced seating. We were greeted by our quiet, yet smiley server, Raymond. He was warm, efficient and also gave us great recommendations (coupled with personal stories as to why they were recommended). We ordered drinks (their craft cocktail menu is one of the best I have seen) and then perused the menu. We went with Raymond's recommendation to order 2 cinnamon rolls for the table (we were leary as many places whose claim to fame for having the "best" cinnamon roll, fall short). We also ordered 2 of the multigrain breakfast sandwiches, a smashburger, Brasserie breakfast sandwich, and the biscuits and gravy (highly recommended by Raymond as well). Everything was OUTSTANDING! Phrases like "seriously the combination of this breakfast sandwich with pancakes as the buns is the best breakfast sandwich I have ever had." And, the cinnamon rolls!!! Raymond wasn't lying when he said they were the best. All 5 of us agreed that they were the best cinnamon rolls we have ever had, and lo and behold then had a conversation about what makes a good cinnamon roll - these check ALL of the boxes. We are still talking today about the great atmosphere, service and drinks/food at this establishment. And yes, there may STILL be talk about the cinnamon rolls. Don't sleep on this place!

How have we not been here?! Cute place for date or work lunch with a crew…read more The oysters were exactly what my spouse needed (yes needed), very clean with a crisp mignotette. We wish we had been hungrier to try more but only got the smash burger. Good quality, perfectly crispy bun with my favorite, sesame seeds. Ooey gooey cheese. But then they needed to make a couple changes. The onions were good and sweet. The sauce was sweet. The pickels were sweet. Not only should sweet pickles be outlawed, it was all too sweet. It needed some acid or freshness. But this is being picky. There wasnt a drop left. Oh and im not a sweet cocktail person and was worried about my blueberry basil vodka cocktail but it was perfect.

My favorite whiskey bar, great food and a vast selection of whiskey and bourbon, also serving other…read morecocktails as well, they always have a band on the weekends too Highly recommend

Drinks here are spectacular. Some are very pricey but delicious. Duck was cooked perfectly, smoked…read morecarrots and cherry cheesecake excellent. The only downer was the maitake mushrooms. They were not cooked well and were wet, slimy, and cold. They were supposed to come with a parsnip puree but 1tsp of that really is not great.

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.

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 venue was cute and had potential. Smelled weird. I ordered a margarita and it was awful. They…read moreonly have sausages for food. I had the chicken and I only ate 3 bites. Not my thing. My husband liked his, he got the devil dog. But his drink wasn't good either. Odd coming from a place that appears to specialize in adult drinks. I wouldn't go again.

After seeing their Muffaletta Detroit-style pizza featured this month, I knew I had to give it a…read moretry! I placed my order online, and it was ready right at the scheduled time. The second I picked it up, I could smell all the delicious meats and toppings. The pizza was loaded with savory meats, melted cheese, and that signature olive salad with briny olives, peppers, garlic, and herbs. The combination was incredible: salty, tangy, savory, and packed with flavor without being overwhelming. The dough was perfectly chewy with just the right amount of crispness around the edges, and it held up beautifully under all those toppings. I'd love to see this special get a permanent spot on the menu. It was just over $30, but definitely worth it. And now I have pizza for lunch for the next few days, so I'm calling that a win!

Marble + Rye has been one of my favorite spots for quite some time now. Unfortunately, I don't get…read moreto go as frequently as I would like to do so. So it was a pleasant surprise when a friend and I decided that we'd stop by. This was their first time here and admittedly I was happy because they haven't had many pleasant food experiences in Buffalo. I believe they haven't been going to the best places but that's another conversation for another day. Okay so let's dig into the experience. We were running late and arrived at approximately 9:40 pm. I was nervous that we'd either a) be turned away or b) not get the best service since it was so close to the time that they closed. Let me be the first to say that that was not the case at all. We were seated in the most perfect little nook tucked away near the door. Dimly lit but cozy for good vibes and good food. Our server Megan came over and she was truly delightful. She provided really great recommendations. It was the perfect mix of personal reccs, insight on bestsellers, and answers to our mainy questions. We ultimately settled on two pizzas, fried rice, and a buyer (not pictured). The food came out in a timely manner. The drinks were incredible and the service was undeniable. Special shoutout to Megan again for offering a one of a kind experience. Misc: There's a parking lot next door to the building never knew. Prices are a tad steep but the vibes are good. Kitchen closes at 10. Check hours before going. Fried rice is a tad spicy but delicious. Drinks are perfect! I can't wait to go back :]

I recently had dinner at Quenelle with two work colleagues and we sat at the bar. Overall, we had a…read moregood experience. The bartender's service and cocktails were very good and the food was well prepared. The one issue that significantly changed my impression came when we received the bill. A 3% credit card surcharge was added without it ever being disclosed beforehand. I dine at higher-end restaurants frequently and have no problem paying for quality food, drinks, or service. However, I honestly can't recall ever being surprised by a credit card surcharge at the end of a meal. For me, it wasn't about the amount--it was about the lack of transparency. The surcharge was not disclosed before ordering. I hope Quenelle reconsiders this policy or, at a minimum, makes it clearly visible to guests before they order. Unfortunately, it left a bad taste and makes me unlikely to return. I'd simply encourage others to be aware of the surcharge before dining.

Absolutely wonderful from the moment we stepped in! Sat in the courtyard and felt transported to…read moreanother place. Food was wonderful, staff and owner were delightful! Going back soon.

Never a bad experience at the Barrel Room tucked behind Hartmans Distillery. Make a reservation…read moreonline and go check it out!! He bar staff in both bars are amazing, great service and great for a unique date!

Had reservations for the barrel room at Hartman's, it's a little speak easy that has different…read moredrinks/ food menu from the distillery. The bartender was amazing and if we had any questions on any of the drinks he was there to answer it! If you didn't like anything on the drink menu then they would make something based off your preference. It is very dark in there but they have little lights to help see the menus. The drink menu changes per season. It was an experience and I would absolutely go back!