Weve never eaten here before but we've heard great things about their beef on weck. It is quite pricey there. We paid $36.95 for two sandwiches that came with nothing-not even a pickle. Chips and pickles are cheap so I'd highly suggest to at least give that to your customers. The sandwich was good. Could've used more salt on my roll because the beef was a little bland. Had great beef flavor, but needed more of a salty kick. There were a few tough pieces but the majority of the beef was tender. I dont think I'd return but I'm glad I finally tried it. 4 stars for quality of beef. 3 stars for everything else. read more

Schwabl's Restaurant - Roast beef on a kimmelweck roll - American Near Me - West Seneca, New York

We'd been wanting to try this place for months and planned an extension of our trip to Chautauqua to do so. On previous trips to the Buffalo area, we always made it a point to stop by Charlie the Butcher's for a Beef on Weck, and it was often the first/last stop upon leaving/entering the airport. Since Schwabl's claimed to be the originator of the Beef on Weck, we planned on giving it a try. We scheduled our visit for a Saturday so that we could also try their Hungarian Goulash. We stopped by at lunchtime, and our server checked to ensure it was ready. My wife wasn't feeling well, so I ordered the Hungarian Goulash, and we ordered two Beef on Weck sandwiches to go. I had a few bites of the goulash and then asked for a takeaway container. The bill ended up being a bit more than $85, so I asked to use Apple Pay. (There had been a fraud attempt on my credit card earlier in our trip, so Apple Pay was the best option for us. Our server told me, "you should have checked! You're lucky we take credit cards!" Frankly, I had already checked on credit cards before entering, even though I had planned on just paying cash. When the bill turned out to be so high, I decided to conserve the cash (even though I later noticed in fine print that there was a 3% discount for cash). The ambiance was "old school" and kind of interesting, but it was in need of a good overall cleaning. The Hungarian Goulash was bland, had no vegetables, and the meat was very tough; I think it would've been better if we had been there towards closing time when it could've benefited from slow cooking all day. Perhaps they hadn't gotten around to adding the vegetables and seasonings before serving us. Overall, I'm glad we checked this one off our list. However, since it seems to be resting on its past history. I doubt we'll ever return, nor could we recommend it to anyone. read more

We love Schwabls Restaurant!!! Has the most tender roast beef!!! Great side dishes too!!! read more

Pricey now since 1990 but still awesome! Can't skip Buffalo w/o having a sandwich! I stooped in as on my way back home for the next 10 hours! read more

Schwabl's Restaurant - American Near Me - West Seneca, New York

The food was absolutely amazing! As was the service, our waitress was absolutely delightful and accommodating! The ambiance was a great vibe with the old fashion theme! This was my second trip here and I will be returning! read more

Schwabl's Restaurant - Roast Beef Sandwich Roast Beef Dinner Plate - American Near Me - West Seneca, New York

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Had to visit the originator of the Beef on Weck while we were in the area for our 2025 Wing Crawl. We visited 3 places for Beef on Weck and all were excellent. The restaurant gives off an old school vibe which was very neat. The place was not busy when we visited so very quiet. The server could not have been more friendly. We told her about our trip and she was very interested and offered a suggestion to us. The sandwich was EXCELLENT. So flavorful and freshly carved / made. Highly recommend! read more

Heard this place was a classic for beef on weck, so I had to check it out! The beef was tender, sliced right on the spot, and served on a fresh kummelweck roll. It doesn't come with au jus on the side, so it seems to be pre-dipped for that juicy flavor, and the sharp kick of horseradish you can add on your own is absolutely essential. Each plate comes with a side (and we chose creamy and vinegary potato salad), pickles, and even a slice of beet for a traditional touch. The price is on the higher side but that's because of the quality of meat. I also tried the fried fish, which was crunchy, golden, and paired well with the cold slaw on the side. Both dishes came out quickly, and the service was efficient and friendly. read more

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The beef on weck was phenomenal. The meet was carved perfectly and it was dipped in the aujus that kept the meat moist throughout every bite of the sandwich. I love the old school decor. read more

We stopped at this restaurant on our way from Buffalo to Chautauqua. We had a delicious beef on weck sandwich with german potato salad, cole slaw and we also tried the pickled beets. Everything was great! Excellent, personable service. Historic restaurant. Loved it! read more

The beef was cooked to order and hand carved. Beet salad, German potato salad and potatoes pancakes are not to be missed. Closes at 8 though so need to go for an early dinner. read more

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Been here a few times before when we visit Buffalo and even though it's overpriced, we've enjoyed it for the history and experience. That ended when we were in town for the Bills game. My wife and I ordered 2 sandwiches with 2 sides each. Polite waiter brought our order but the glasses were so small I wasn't able to mix my Crystal Light mix in my drink so I went to the car to get a water bottle. Old grumpy grandpa comes over and says I need to take my bottle back to my car because "we sell water here" and no outside drinks allowed. Are you serious? We're paying $55 for 2 sandwiches and sides and you're REALLY going to say that??? I pretty much told him NO way and call the cops if you want. He said "well you can just leave now". I told him I'll leave after we eat our sandwiches. You can charge me for a bottle of water if you want. (I wasn't paying for it anyway). Well, somebody must have talked some sense into the old guy since they didn't charge me for the water. That said, that grumpy old fart needs to retire before he ruins your business more than he is doing!!! NEVER going back and telling all our friends to STAY AWAY forever!!!!! read more

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Great place for the Buffalo staple Beef on Weck. You can always get it with the doneness of the beef you want. Its a small little place that's been around for a long time and still has the old time feel to it. The servers were attentive amd friendly. Bonus is they offer up Tom amd Jerry's during the winter months read more

Charming little restaurant that I saw on an Anthony Bourdain show. Been around since like the dinosaur times. Ordered a to go order since I was in a bit of a hurry to get through Buffalo. Nice service, order was even ready a tad early which was nice. I went with the standard beef on weck. It was pretty good. Large portion of meat. On the salty side. Came with a side of horseradish. All in all pretty good, but not sure if it's worth the price. Giving it a 3.5, but rounding up since I took it to go and didn't give it the best shot possible. read more

I don't get back to Buffalo very often, but one of my first stops is always to Schwabls. It is still a very quaint and vintage place. Very small, but the service is always excellent. The beef is cooked perfect and the kummelweck rolls are also perfection. The waiter, his name was Sean, said that the soup of the day was liver soup, and there was also chili. I decided when in Rome. Let's try it out. He told us that the liver part was simply a meatball in a beef broth with some vegetables. I was a little skeptic but figured why not give it a try so Susie and I shared, and he gave us each one meatball. It was surprisingly delicious. One would expect the liver to have a gamey flavor, but it really did not. They were perfect and the broth was very flavorful with fresh vegetables. Everything is made fresh daily. I also had the pickled beets, one of my favorites as well as their German potato salad. Also scratch made. You can't be a good German potato salad. I wish I could duplicate it all. read more

Schwabl's Restaurant - This is the place to be in buffalo. The best for roast beef on kummelweck! - American Near Me - West Seneca, New York

This place was so yummy. Had a very local feel and I love the white dress uniforms the waitresses wear!! I even got to chatting with the women across from me. I stopped in here before my flight yesterday. The roast beef was delicious and the seasoning on the bread was delicious. I ordered a side of pickled beets as well. They were delicious on my sandwich!! As I walked in the carver was slicing the different cuts of meat at the counter behind me in the main dining room which was fun to see and smelled amazing. This was a great last stop during my time in Buffalo. There's only about 12 tables inside and a full bar. Very cozy place for lunch especially to get out of the cold!! read more

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One of the best meals ever. Roast beef sandwich dipped in au jus sauce. Hungarian goulash/stew to die for. Only available in Saturday. read more

Schwabl's Restaurant - Outside entrance. - American Near Me - West Seneca, New York

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We had to come due to all the hype we had heard forever. Our waitress was good & our orders were done correctly. My husband had the Beef on Weck which he said was ok. I had a salad with beef & the salad was huge & good but the beef was tough. The appetizer of French fries with gravy & cheese was also huge but was excellent!! Alcoholic drinks were not very strong. We felt the prices were too high for what we got! read more

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Went to Schwabl's on a cold, cold, snowy day in Buffalo. The beef open face sandwiches really warmed us up! We were the first ones there on a snow day and got served super fast! We had the open face roast beef with different sides- the German potato salad (loved it) mashed potatoes, and coleslaw. I love the pickled beets. The restaurant is def old school looking and fantastic! read more

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I took my mother for lunch at Schwabl's and we had the roast beef dinner with German potato salad, coleslaw and French fries. It tasted pretty good. I haven't been there in a couple years and I really enjoy the German potato salad. The restaurant is clean and the staff is very friendly. I also get a kick out of waitresses in old fashioned nurses u informs. I definitely will eat there again. Salute! read more

Sometimes visiting restaurants can feel like you stepped back in time to another era. This is the case here you can feel it the moment you walk through the door. Once you sit down your eyes will be inevitably drawn to the small meat counter to watch the meat get sliced. The anticipation builds as you want for what's to come. This is one of the best Beef On Weck sandwiches I've tasted in my life. Horseradish is an amazing costar to this beast ! Old school places like this are Americas best treasures. read more

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Delicious, tender roast beef and great service. One of the best beef on weck sandwiches in Buffalo. If it's your first time trying a beef on weck, this place is a must-visit. read more

Never in my life have I paid 185 dollars for lunch. Four cold, chewy beef on weck sandwiches with fries, and an order of mozzarella sticks. (Five ice teas) All while squeezing around a miniature table from 1930. Walked out hungry. I have no idea how anyone stays in business like that. Visit at your own risk. read more

Ordered 2 roast beef sandwich's and poutine fries. So disappointing the roast beef was flavorless and super chewy . The fries were terrible and had a few pieces of clumpy cheese on it . Waste of $55 read more

Schwabl's Restaurant - Poutine Fries - American Near Me - West Seneca, New York

4 roast beef dinner and sandwiches, all were extreme tough.. count not bite into them, returned all dinners, owner replaced 2 sandwiches to take home... took no money off. None of us even finished 1/2 sandwiches. Very expense for what we got. Waitress was fabulous, sides were good... but not hot. Felt like was ripped of $275.00. Daughter had a turkey dinner.. which she loved. Never again.. and very disappointed... read more

First off, miss me with any of these reviews less than 4 stars!!! WOW. This place was perfect. Small, and simple but PERFECT. Walking in the ambiance was so cozy and inviting, like stepping back in time and in a good way! I got the beef on weck with a side of beets (oh my lord!!!) Now, it is a bit pricy, but I'd pay it over and over again. The service was kind enough and talkative when asked "what's good to check out in Buffalo" I wish I lived closer to make this a normal stop! Amazing! Must try! read more

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Simply amazing! We each had the Beef on Weck and potato pancakes. Definitely top 5 roast beef we've ever had. And the potato pancakes were excellent too. The staff was incredibly nice and attentive. Michelle made the experience incredible. read more

Schwabl's Restaurant - Beef on Weck, potato pancakes, German potato salad, pickled beets - American Near Me - West Seneca, New York

Had a walleye fish fry w German potato salad (served warm), pickled beets, a cup of mushroom soup and a Labatts. Was quite tasty although the 41.00 tab is a bit excessive imho... but this place is a must stop on the Buffalo area food tour. Totally a throwback saloon. Nice staff as well. It's cozy albeit a bit overpriced. read more

An absolute Buffalo area must stop location. Their historic approach to the famous beef on weck sandwich is unmatched. Everything is simply fresh and delicious in this small cozy bar. The staff is well trained and professional with the passion you'd expect from a landmark restaurant. Do yourself a favor and try it today! read more

Should have been warned by the negative reviews as a tourist trap but still wanted to try them out. Beef on Weck was very tough. Shrimp appetizer was a joke for what was charged. Also was charged for sharing my beef on Weck with my spouse. What place does this? read more

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First time here and last. Came for lunch and was promptly seated. Ordered the roast beef sandwich (medium) with German potato salad and coleslaw. What a disappointment! The meat had a funny taste along with it being tough. I was not able to bite through the meat. Not what I was expecting at this price point. $25.Will not be back. read more

Such a disappointment. Our family had been coming here for decades- since the 1960's for the Beef on Weck. Brought my brother and a high school classmate here. One sandwich had tough grisly beef- could not chew it. My sandwich - beef was fine but the roll was NOT a kimmelweck roll- no kosher salt or seeds. One bright spot- the german potato salad was authentic and tasty. Such a shame as we were so happy to see the restaurant was still here and the interior looked just as we remembered it from our last visit 20 years ago. read more

I haven't review in a long time but feel like I had to Came here on vacation before going to Niagara Falls. Reviews were all mixed. But they did say this was and is the best roast beef Just like some of the 1 star reviews. This place was way over priced and food was under par with the meat being stringy & hard to chew just like others have noted. Waitress was nice but did a great job in getting all the kids to order extra sides that was not needed Basically food sucks. The 4-5 stars must have gotten lost in the Milky Way!! Save yourself some money and goto McDonald's instead read more

Service was good however, food was extremely sub par. Barely any (somewhat tough and stringy) roast beef on the straight out of the freezer gooshy/hard as a rock weck roll. Mashed potatoes soupy and the soup of the day was a bowl of flavorless mush that was definitely frozen and reheated or at the very least had sat around for a long time and reheated numerous times. Lastly, found a hair in between the beets. $30.76 Never again. read more

I had never heard of beef on weck, and I love to try any local famous food. I asked for a recommendation and the server said to get the platter which came with two sides. I told her that I didn't want to do that b/c I didn't want to eat that much (and it was $27 bucks). I just want the sammich, and one side. What is your best side? She recommended the potato salad, to which I agreed. I asked for my beef to be medium rare. It was medium well (very dry), except for one fatty piece. And it came with two sides. The potato salad is warm, which I was not used to, but it was not bad. It also came with pickled beets. They had a meh IPA on tap (4 mile). The server stopped to take my order. Bring my food, and quickly after my check .... She didn't come back. $39 for that REALLY disappointing lunch. The place is OLD, like 1837 old! I really liked the ambiance. It is a shame that the food and service (and value) didn't match. I will not be back. read more

Schwabl's Restaurant - Does this look like a $40 lunch? - American Near Me - West Seneca, New York

Sometimes it's my second favorite place in town. Last time I went all 4 of us had tough, stringy beef. So disappointed. Guess I'll just go for the drinks next time. read more

Very good but not great Roast beef sandwich, excellent potato salad. Price is at least 30% too high and with tip, paying $30 for a modest lunch is explotive. Better value elsewhere. read more

The food is fabulous, wonderful service and atmosphere. They were making a new handicap ramp for the front door.

Do not eat here if you want a an enjoyable experience. There are plenty of places in WNY to get a nice juicy Beef on Weck. This isn't one of them. When I saw $16.99 on the menu for a Beef on Weck, I figured it came with side dishes, right? Nope....that's just the sandwich. It was horrible. I had to literally pull the beef apart with my fingers, it was so tough and stringy. That's just the food. Everyone that worked there looked at me like I kicked their dog for coming in over an hour before closing. Little did we know that they actually closed at least 30 minutes before the sign said they did. Truly a horrendous experience. read more

My first time back in a long time at the request of out of town guests. I used to come here as a kid with my grandparents. Seems a lot like the old space, which means vintage, but the servers are now younger and friendlier which is a huge plus. There are some new and updated menu options which is also nice. The prices are still a bit high as they always have been. I got the roast beef plate. The meat was cooked correctly and was tender. I was happy that they now offer sweet potato fries for an up charge. It was good but in my opinion $25.88 plus tax and tip seemed steep for that. Glad the fries were hot and crispy, they came with some honey cinnamon butter. I was about to pay the check and asked if they could make a sandwich to go for my significant other. They had just literally taken the beef to the back. They said no. I was kind of surprised because it was probably not much more effort or work for another $20, but oh well I recall them not being overly accommodating. At least my memories are accurate. It was a fun trip down memory lane but I probably won't be back soon. read more

I give it 2 stars for atmosphere. Service was meh. The food is overpriced and especially the "roast beef" was not tender. It was tough. Overall poor value for the high prices. We were all disappointed and will not be going back. read more