Shamus is in my top two local restaurants. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming with an upscale (but not pretentious) vibe. This is a go-to restaurant for celebrations and bringing out of town guests. The service is consistently top notch. We brought our baby with us on our last visit for an early dinner and were very welcomed. (Side note: no changing tables available in bathrooms). The food is delicious. Prime rib, pasta dishes and seafood dishes are always enjoyed. The French onion soup is great. Sometimes they do pop-up donut sales and those are amazing. Would love to see some soon! read more

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I wish I came here years ago. I think I had it confused with another local restaurant serving similar cuisine that I hadn't particularly enjoyed. I definitely won't wait as long before my next visit. It's a cozy but attractive restaurant with a long bar and seating downstairs and upstairs. Great drink menu. We enjoyed everything we tried. I had a maple bourbon glazed chicken with mashed potatoes. So good. I forget what my husband had, but I know he was impressed. Service is excellent. read more

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Oh my this place has some great food. I am totally stuffed and the service is top notch. The atmosphere is so family friendly and just awesome. I totally recommend the place. read more

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Excellent food, excellent wait staff and great patio. Visited on recent Saturday. The wait staff is always friendly , courteous and very well trained. They are consistent in offering specials, explaining toppings that come with their bread plate and check back with you often. Had the bistro flatiron steak special- cooked as requested, sauce was delicious. Companion had fried chicken which was delicious as usual. Will be back for patio and food soon. read more

Shamus Restaurant - Bistro flatiron steak - New American Near Me - Lockport, New York

Was here last night with a friend from out of town. She was very impressed! We started with cocktails at the copper topped bar - Cherry mojitos. I would go back just for those! Delicious. We wanted to sit outside on the patio-which was very beautiful- after we finished our cocktail. The staff were on their game and timed our transition to the patio perfectly! Well done. Our server was attentive, and again, the timing of another round of cocktails, the appetizer and main dish- waygu ribeye- were executed to perfection. Thanks to the staff for really catering to our whims! Friend is a bit of a high end globetrotter and she was suitably impressed by the whole experience! read more

Took my husband here for the first time for his birthday. The food was so good, no complaints at all. My husband got the fish fried and I got one of that specials for that day, which was the seared pan monk fish with green beans risotto. It honestly was one of the best meals I ever had, I ate every bite on the plate. read more

Shamus Restaurant - New American Near Me - Lockport, New York

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Will definitely be coming back here! Had the tart cherry mocktail, the herb panko crusted chicken with mashed potatoes and green beans, and the warm apple pie for dessert. The portions were generous, I had trouble listening to my stomach when I was full because everything was so delicious. The panko crust was crispy, the sauce was flavorful. My friend and I split the apple pie because we were so full. The wait staff was friendly and accommodating, and the bar tender was very kind when I inquired about an allergy to an ingredient I thought might be in the drink. He without question checked every ingredient's label, no matter how unlikely it was that the ingredient was in there, to make sure. The restaurant had a warm welcoming vibe and the patio was beautiful. There was plenty of parking. read more

Hot take out -- food was great. Staff very friendly, had everything ready and easy to carry. Nice neighborhood feel with several families and groups of friends noted. read more

My new favorite restaurant! Reasonably priced, great service. Love the ambiance. And the food never disappoints. The salmon is my favorite..perfectly cooked and a generous portion read more

As always, had a great experience at Shamus. The waitress was attentive and kind, our food was delicious and the ambiance was great. We love coming here for special dinners a couple times a year. The clam chowder was the soup of the day and so delicious! read more

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While visiting Lockport from another state, we dropped by for a delicious lunch of fish and chips. The ambiance is cozy and nicely decorated. read more

Great service and great food for a very reasonable price. They were very accommodating letting us finish our drinks at the bar before seating us. So many great apps to choose from we couldn't narrow it down. Can't go wrong with the charcuterie board. They have the best roasted Brussel sprouts I have had. The fried cicken is a huge meal and cooked perfectly. Another great pick was the fish fry which is also huge and tasty. The filet mignon and the sea scallops were delicious and great presentation. We were too full that we had to take home the peanut butter ice cream pie to go. So worth it don't leave without a piece. read more

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Great service, Great Food, Great Atmosphere, Our go to spot with friends in Lockport.

Start by saying the server was so so friendly and up beat. There were so many things on the menu that we wanted to try so we will definitely be back! The restaurant is so cute and cozy! We ended up getting potato pancakes with bacon, blue cheese crusted steak and the short rib! Everything was so great. The meat was all cooked perfectly and very tender. Can't wait to go back! read more

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Good food, good bar, great service, greatly atmosphere. Kind of a small menu but it keeps the food quality consistent. Great pork chop and fish fry. read more

The clam chowder was very soupy, not think at all. Burger came overdone with burnt bacon. Will not return

This was the first time we came here. First and foremost, the parking is very limited. We found a spot on the side of the restaurant. There is a small lot across the street we seen when we were leaving. We did make reservations and glad we did, it was a Saturday night and when we left it was full. Many great food choices and specials as well. We ended up having drink specials as well as the nightly dinner special. Food was so good and service was excellent as they were patient on what we decided to have. I would recommend this place, its rustic and homey and very good all the way from start to finish. read more

If you haven't been to Shamus restaurant on Tuesdays, you are missing out. They serve the best Detroit style pizza. We ordered it with their seasonal salad and it was the perfect meal. The service always excellent and the bar tender is personable and makes a great martini! In the winter months, Shamus is cozy and welcoming. But when the weather breaks, make it a point to have a drink and stay for dinner on their outdoor patio!! read more

Went their for a catered birthday party and it was fantastic. The food was great and the waitress were some of the best I have ever seen. They were there to help people with their chairs or anything they wanted without having to ever ask !!!!! read more

I have been coming to the Shamus for years now as a result of a college friendship and can always count on having a delicious meal! Not only do they serve dinner, they often hold special holiday meals that I've attended like Mother's Day brunch and they do takeout out holiday meals my family has enjoyed for thanksgiving. I recently was able to hold a very special event here and the setup was perfect for a brunch centered celebration. We were also able to get vegan tofu scramble as a vegan option. A few weeks later and my guests are still commenting on how delicious the food was. Don't sleep on the chocolate peanut pie! Worth the journey out to Lockport and plenty of parking. read more

The place is adorable and the service was excellent. This was a destination that place for our anniversary. We toasted with a Irish Mule and a Appletini. They did not offer a beer list. But we did hear the waitress name them at another table. So you do have to ask. My husband order the lobster bisque and he said it was so good that he had to take a piece of the wonderful bread and butter to clean his bowl. No judgment, I don't blame him! I had the braised beef short rib with the veggie or the day (my fave) asparagus. It was amazing! The roast was worth it. I hate to use the word moist but it was truth. I didn't really need a knife. The wine Demi glaze on the meat perfection. My husband had the fish and chips. Dessert, so full but we shared the Crème Brûlée. Oh my god, it was like we died and went to dessert heaven. The first time in a very long time, we got the meal and said "Worth every penny". You just gained two more regular customers for special occasions! read more

Shamus Restaurant - Appletini with apple slice garnish - New American Near Me - Lockport, New York

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Neat interior and friendly service. Sat at the bar and our server was actually the owner of the place. Many Irish dishes on the menu - no surprise there. Food was good, and some of the specials looked like something that I would want to go back to try. Overall, a good experience that I would be willing to do again. read more

I don't like their food! The food is always mostly cold and not cooked the way I would like to have

Had the dish called Dublin Lawyer. Shrimp and potato gnocchi with leek cream sauce and crispy bacon lardon. the house made gnocchi were absolutely perfect. soft little pillows of flavor. shires perfect. the sauce to die for! service with our server, Jen, was above reproach. friendly, helpful and prompt. lovely environment and staff are welcoming and friendly. try the Shamus order the Dublin Lawyer you know you want to... read more

Shamus Restaurant - The Dublin Lawyer - New American Near Me - Lockport, New York

Shamus is a true 10/10 restaurant and Lockport is lucky to have such an establishment. The owner has greeted us each time we've been and she is just the sweetest! The service is always quite attentive and we've always had a great experience. Our first visit was out on their small private patio perfect for a summer cocktail, but we have also sat inside both down and upstairs. If you struggle with stairs then I would recommend calling ahead and reserving a spot downstairs. Now for the food! The pecan crusted chicken is my favorite on their standard menu and my husband loves the blue cheese sirloin, but I often find myself ordering off their specials menu and it has always been worth it! The Brussels sprouts and charcuterie on the appetizers menu are regular go-tos for us as well. They have a full bar and seasonal cocktails that hit the spot too. The portion sizes are generous and I am always happy to have a meal or cocktail at Shamus! read more

Our server, Courtney was all smiles and very attentive as well as the supporting staff. Wife ordered an apple cider mule that was full of fresh sliced apples and she thoroughly enjoyed it. We ordered the bleu cheese crusted steak and the lobster and shrimp pasta and a side of fresh cut fries. We love fresh cut fries! The food was very good. Steak was cooked medium rare as requested. You don't know how difficult it is to get a steak cook as you request. I believe everyone tries but only few actually succeed. Shamus succeeded! The pasta was great. It came with a lemon wedge that was full of juice! The heirloom tomatoes were just right and there was plenty of lobster and shrimp. Every bite I had, I was always able to have a bite of seafood with it. Just the way i like. Thank you shamus for a great dining experience. read more

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Got takeout here a few weeks ago based on some of the recent yelp reviews. The experience started out ok. We ordered over the phone but they didn't say where curbside pickup was and never thought to ask where to pick it up. When we arrived we pulled onto the side street next to the restaurant and into a small driveway. We didnt see any signs about pick up there and only saw an employee entrance so went back to the front. When my husband went inside they gave him our food but said pickup was actually in the back. A bit of a mixup but it worked out. Once we got home I was ready to dig in. We had ordered the fish and chips and an order of Korean BBQ chicken with mashed potatoes and mac and cheese sides. The fish was a big disappointment. I expected the fish to be like what you'd normally get with a fish fry, crispy on the outside and flaky inside. It was actually tough, not a word I'd usually associate with fish. I had to cut it with a knife. The fish itself was very dry. Fries were OK. My husband was really enjoying his dinner. Loved the flavor of the chicken and thought the sides were good. That was until he found a long hair in his mac and cheese! At that point he lost his appetite. We did contact the restaurant and they refunded the price of his dinner. Just not sure after this whole experience if I want to try them again. Based on others experiences I'm tempted but probably not any time soon. read more

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This a great cozy place. Food is great, service is top notch. The tables are close together, separate but very close. Great place for a date or special occasion read more

Had my reception dinner there !!! Everything was great ! Had family from Hawaii, New Jersey, Fishkill NY as well as Buffalo and everyone was thrilled and happy with their dinners ! Chicken Pot Pie ! Steaks ! Everything was great ! read more

The food here is very good! There are ample portions and great choices. There are specials, so be sure to check them out. The service here is excellent! There's a lovely outdoor seating area too! The ambiance here is quite nice. It's not too noisy. There's a nice bar if you need to wait for your table. I recommend reservations. read more

I came here two nights ago with four friends. The parking situation is a little weird but my friend and I found a spot across from the restaurant. My friend made a reservation for six under Colleen. When she tried changing it earlier on Friday to five, they said they didn't have a reservation for her. They had mistakenly put it under Caroline. (It always pays to spell out your name, I guess.) Two of my friends were waiting for us at the bar. Once a friend and I got there, we were seated in our own area just off of the bar. It wasn't in the main area of the restaurant so it wasn't too loud, which was great. I hate restaurants that are too dim where it's hard to see the menu and restaurants where I need to yell over music or others patrons talking in order to be heard. Chaelyn was bartending on Friday night. She was our waitress as well. She was really nice. I had ordered a Lavender Bee's Knees drink. It was fantastic. It had fun, elderflower liqueur, lemon juice, and lavender simple syrup. I ended up ordering a second one before I left and there was water for the table. As an appetizer, I ordered some potato pancakes off of their small plates menu. Most places have greasy potato pancakes and they're burnt. I usually love them like that because that's what I'm used to but these ones were fantastic!! They had fresh potatoes and weren't greasy or burnt. I loved the way they looked and tasted. I couldn't decide between the fish fry or the lobster and shrimp pasta for my meal. I ended up getting the lobster and shrimp pasta. It was on their specials menu. I was told that they switch up their specials and it isn't always offered. It was $35 and was quite good. I thought the portion should've been a bit larger for the price. The service wasn't bad. Chaelyn was a great waitress and I appreciated her great work ethic. The food and drinks were great. Lockport is a bit out of the way for me but I'm glad my friends and I stopped out here for dinner. I wouldn't mind stopping out here again for more drinks and maybe to try their fish fry or something else off of their specials menu. read more

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Great food, staff and ambience! Service staff was friendly and informative. Highly recommend!

I can't believe this was only our first time here. The service was excellent. I honestly do not think I have met a friendlier staff. From the bartenders to the server to the owner, everyone was kind and genuinely concerned that you enjoy your experience. The food and cocktails were simply excellent. I would highly recommend the fried chicken, pork chops and french onion soup. We will be back (soon). read more

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I am so sad to have to write such a bad review for this place as it's a cute, cozy place with very nice people. Our waitress was super friendly and professional and the service was quick. However, the food was pretty awful. I started with a cup of Lobster bisque which was sweet. It was the first time I had sweet bisque and it was not pleasant. I also tried some of my friend's scallops which was super salty, but ok otherwise. For the main course, I wanted the cajun Haddock but it wasn't available so I went with the shrimp risotto with pea and green beans. It was really bad unfortunately, very very bland. The only taste I got from it was flour or chalk.. the beans were kinda raw and tough. My friend's fried chicken looked burnt and he said KFC has a better fried chicken. All in all, will not be going back. read more

Shamus Restaurant - Lobster bisque - New American Near Me - Lockport, New York

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Went to Sheamus with a reservation and was greeted promptly upon arrival, a historic building brick inside and out, large dining area with a separated huge bar. I think I saw that they've been in business for 72 years so they're doing something right. The food was on par with the pricing, service was very good but is very loud inside. Perhaps it's due to the brick walls and the rooms being broken up but there was a table of six or eight in the same room that we were in and the noise was unbearably loud to the point you couldn't even carry a conversation. I had a fish fry this visit, which was very typical of a western New York fish fry. The fish was cooked perfectly, flaky and tender and the breading was tasty but not thick and heavy which made for a enjoyable meal. Both of the sides, french fries and coleslaw were on point. The menu is small but if all the other meals were as good as the fish fry then they are just serving what they know they can do right, and that's a good thing. read more

Shamus Restaurant - Menu - New American Near Me - Lockport, New York

I'm very disappointed with our food. This was a very special occasion for us, we had guests, and we were looking forward to having a great meal. In fairness, the reservation was smooth and the service was great. All the staff, particularly our server, were amazingly polite and kind. However, the food didn't stood up to the same standard. My seared scallops were super salty. The fried chicken was ridiculously bad. KFC has better fried chicken. It was burnt and very very dry to the point that it breaks my heart. The Mac and cheese and the mashed potatoes felt like were made last week. The risotto was tasteless and half-cooked. So, service: 5/5 Food: 0/5 I'm just hoping it was an unfortunate, unlucky day. Maybe next time. read more

Shamus Restaurant - Seared Scallops - New American Near Me - Lockport, New York

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Time for an updated review. Have been back three times in the last two months. Restaurant remains well run by the very hands-on and personable owner Ann. Service is always very good and longtime server Gina continues to shine; she is just one of the most pleasant people you would ever want to know. Menu is focused with some seasonal changes. Prime rib on Saturdays is probably one of the best in the area. Worth the drive up into Lockport. Two blocks off Transit Road with easy parking on the street or in the parking lot next door. read more

When I went back to the first time in seven years, I tried to get into this place is the food is the best and the Irish coffee I can't find anywhere in Florida I hope one day to make it back read more

I planned a birthday dinner for my boyfriend here about a month ago and it was an absolute hit! The food was hot, delicious, and a decent portion size for everyone at the table. We got our own little private room in the upstairs dining area which comfortably fit our whole group! Our waitress was very attentive to all 9 of us and all the food came out around the same time. I was able to bring a cake from home and they cut it for us and made sure everyone got a piece. Great spot for a large group or even a date! The prices are reasonable for what you're getting, too. I will absolutely be back! read more

Came here on a Saturday night with some family and had a great experience here! So to start, the parking here is a little confusing: you can park on the street and there's a (very) small parking lot in back of the restaurant, but there are parking lots next door and across the street from the restaurant that you can park in as well. Once I figured out the parking though, the rest of the evening was truly wonderful. The inside was nice, tidy, and festive for the Christmas holiday season. The place filled up pretty quick when we arrived but it never seemed too loud in there, which was nice. We had made reservations earlier in the day so we didn't have to wait for a table when we arrived. Our waitress was excellent in describing the menu and the chef specials for the evening. I decided to go with a chef special: a wild-caught grouper filet over a bed of zucchini noodles with a side salad and some warm bread with an assortment of butter and oil to spread. I got the house dressing, which was maple vinaigrette, truly fantastic. This was the first time I had ever had grouper and I truly enjoyed the dish! It was cooked to perfection and was easy enough to break apart with a fork. Our table had also ordered the pecan chicken and a 12 oz. pork chop (which looked great and tasted great, from what I was told). To finish our meal, we all shared a piece of peppermint cheesecake. Now that was a nice, smooth cheesecake with peppermint pieces crumbled on top with a chocolate crust. I'm incredibly impressed with Shamus and look forward to coming back! read more

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