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    Shango New Orleans Bistro / Wine Bar

    4.2 (408 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM
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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Intimate
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Frans D.

    My first visit and it didn't disappoint. I tried the Po'Bob blackened catfish. It was very good and well seasoned. Maybe a titch too salty, but the flavor was great and had a little zing. It was a generous fish serving, the roll wasn't big enough. It was served with sweet potato fries with honey. Sticky but very good. The Cole slaw was okay, missed flavor. Our server was good, attentive but not too present. 2 small comments: the benches are hard, very hard. I suggest some cushions. The big front door of the restaurant was open because of the nice weather. Great, but it also brought in a lot of traffic noise from Main Street.

    Henry D.

    Went for Mother's Day brunch. Chef Jim always provides a wonderful dining experience throughout the years

    Susan N.

    Truly a hidden gem. I used to live in this neighborhood but never knew this place existed. I came here with my friend when they first opened over the weekend. It was pretty empty. There is a small bar when you first walk in. I ordered a blackened catfish po'boy which came with the sandwich, sweet potato fries covered with some sort of honey glaze, as well as slaw. The portion was large but overall, delish. Wish they toned a bit back on the spices on the fish but the fries and slaw were a nice touch. The restaurant got pretty busy quick afterwards. Would def recommend!

    Duck breast special on jambalaya!
    Joe H.

    My rating is 3.5 stars! The place was very busy as it was the Sunday before Mardi Gras and being a New Orleans styled bistro everyone was here to celebrate. We sat at the bar for brunch and t

    Artichoke crab toast and grilled broccoli small plates
    Lauren G.

    The food is very good here! Fun unique menu with both small and large plate options. We tried the grilled broccoli- unique and tasty although I doubt we would order again, crab and artichoke toast- unique take on the dip version of this app and enjoyed it, pork belly app- the pork belly itself was cooked to perfection, I'm not sure I love the bbq sauce as I feel like they could elevate this dish with a different sauce but would still order this again, side of Mac and cheese- nice homemade Mac, just a solid good option, and then tried a cup of the gumbo which was nice and spicy. Overall this was a good food spot and reasonable prices for their wine bottles and we had a great cab sav out of Napa that we loved! The restaurant itself can be updated, crakes and darker grout tiles, weird seated with these church like rows and less than ideal "curtains" between tables. I think a mini makeover would take the ambience to a 5/5 truly. Overall don't sleep on this spot, we will absolutely be back. Planning to try the friend chicken as we saw it pass us and looked amazing.

    Stacy F.

    Add a former resident of the French Quarter I give this place a solid two thumbs up. From the amazing service to the intentionally put together dishes, it's a must try. I had the buttermilk chicken, husband for the pork. We were both super pleased. At the end, even though we were really full, we got their version of beignets, which are not traditional but sure were delicious! Or waitress was too notch from beginning to end and we loved the vibe the place had overall. Overall: A+ A yes to anyone that loves good food, especially if you live N'Awlins vibes.

    Salmon with shrimp, scallops and crab ball.
    Greg W.

    Always impressed by Shango. Great service and great food! The gumbo is the best you will have! Hearty and delicious! The salmon is my go to entree. Today's had shrimp, scallops and crab ball. The fig smash drink was very good. I also always get some gumbo to go!

    Blackened flat iron steak
    Nikki G.

    Shango is the most underrated restaurant in Buffalo and I can't understand why. The food is spectacular, and the service is outstanding. My boyfriend and I came here mid-week with another couple. We ordered a bunch of small plates to start. The fried calamari was very good and was brought up a notch with stuffed olives dispersed throughout the dish and tomato sauce. The seared pork belly was off the hook. The combination of flavors in the dish were amazing and complimented each other so well. There were fried mac and cheese bites, pickles, corn maque choux and barbecue glaze. Order this! The crab hushpuppies were out of this world too. It escalated normal hushpuppies and created this delicious appetizer. Each couple also ordered an entree that we split with our partner. Our friends got the meatloaf and they enjoyed it. We split the blackened flat iron steak. It was amazing. It came with a barbecue apple sauce surrounding the steak. It was a unique flavor that I really enjoyed. Cajun fries were also part of the dish, and they had good flavoring. The steak I enjoyed. The main attraction on this entree though was the Oles Farm creamed corn. My goodness. I'm a big fan of creamed corn, but it usually comes out of a can. I tasted this creamed corn, clearly not from a can, and sourced locally, and fell hard for it. It tasted like mac and cheese, but it was creamed corn. It was absolute heaven. I would just want a couple cups of this to dine on. Chef's kiss. The kitchen has an amazing and imaginative culinary take on dishes.

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    Julie C.

    i got the chicken and waffle which was 10/10. i can never find actual spicy food here so i was pleasantly surprised with the red pepper slices they gave that were, actually spicy!! the veggie that came with the waffle was sour and i am personally not a fan :( my sour tooth was satisfied with the tabasco sauce that came with, so the veggies were a bit over powering and not the best complimentary dish in my opinion. the dessert was amazinggggg, and well presented. overall a pretty satisfactory meal but i can't say i'm impressed by any other dishes we ordered than my chicken (just the chicken and sauce portion of the dish). they had limited outdoor seating next to the street, and abundant indoor seating which was dim. service was nice and they let us enjoy the happy hour drink deal despite not sitting at the bar!

    Pan Seared Pork Belly ,in the front and truffle fries in the back ou and their house pickled small plate.
    Allison F.

    Wow sooo good. I hadn't been here in like 7 8 9 years so long ago. But dang was that a mistake. I met my mom and we had a bunch of shared plates. We got bread, we got mussels, we got shrimp and grits, we got truffle fries and we got seared pork belly(honestly we went a little crazy)! The mussels and grits were my top contenders. The freaking broth with the mussels!! We could not get enough of it (hence the bread basket!) Honestly everything was so good. Highly recommend it all. One thing I ordered the jalapeño mule and it was soo spicy I couldn't drink it. It was one step too spicy because I love a spicy margarita and I could not drink it. But I got a glass of wine and that was perfect.

    grilled broccoli over hummus
    Korianne L.

    Shango is a cozy spot to have some appetizers and drinks at the bar. Our bartender was Will and he was wonderful. We enjoyed some cocktails and appetizers. the tapas were amazing!

    Colleen O.

    Seriously delicious food /service. In my opinion one of the Top 5 best restaurants in Buffalo . Even if you are not a huge fan of Creole/Cajun cuisine , there is something on the menu for everyone . The spring rolls I ordered as an appetizer were crispy and served with two delicious dipping sauces . Then the Mac and cheese with Andouille sausage I ordered for my dinner , Oh my Goodness! A huge portion of creamy goodness that could easily feed a family of 4 . Adding the sausage was a great idea, it gave the entree a balanced heat factor . Everyone else's entrees in our party looked extraordinary as well . I wish I saved room for dessert , I guess it's just more reason to return!

    Lobster Cakes - so delicious!
    Brielynn B.

    My husband and I love going to Shango at least once a year. I say that only because it's a little on the pricier side, so it's definitely a "treat yourself" type of restaurant. I highly recommend making a reservation because it does get really busy here. The service is so prompt, it's always very clean, and you can always expect the food to be fresh, delicious and the quality is always consistent. I've attached some photos for you to check out as well! I love a restaurant that offers a complimentary snack before your dinner and Shango does! You get a nice little assortment of breads with a a yummy olive oil mix as well as some pickled peppers. If you've not been to Shango, it's a must - and if you haven't been in a while, it's about time for you to book your reservation!

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