As for the ambiance it's a dive bar. Paint chipping, crappy flooring, there were coasters under…read moreour table so that it didn't wobble, but all was fine with that. The food was extremely good, we went for lunch and my kids didn't have much but me and my husband both had burgers, and they were some of the best burgers we have ever had. Mine had fried green tomatoes and so much cheese it was spilling out of my burger, my husband had a special that he loved. Next time I go I want to go later because the drink menu looked good. Overall very comfortable, laid back vibe. Will definitely return

We stopped here for lunch before a scheduled canal boat tour. After being seated we realized we…read moremay not have allowed enough time to get to the boat. Decided to leave and my husband went inside to return the menus. After he explained our waitress, Smantha, offered to rush our order, "with no pressure". There was a large group of people at table nearby. We decided to stay and so glad we did! Service was quick and food was delicious. Also we made it to the boat in plenty of time. Thank you Samantha and kitchen staff for making this possible. Will definitely return to this lovely spot!

We found 33 Speakeasy Grill on the way to the airport after five days in Niagara Falls…read more The staff were friendly and the food was great. We both order the build your own burger. The meat was cooked perfectly and the other ingredients were fresh. It was one of the best meals we had on the entire trip, if not the best meals. The only issue is I am not sure I can eat another burger because I will always compare them to 33 Speak Easy Grill's burger.. Thanks to the staff and cook for making this a memorable experience.

I hadn't been here in years, but we had a great time last night! The highlight of the evening was…read moredefinitely the live band. I don't know their name, but they were fantastic and really elevated the atmosphere. If there's a band performing when you visit, it's worth checking out. The service was a bit slow, likely because they seemed to be short-staffed. It took a while to receive our drinks and appetizers, and a few items were missed during our visit. That said, the staff was friendly, there was plenty of seating available, and the jukebox was a fun touch. One thing to note: they had several fans running throughout the space, so it got a little chilly at times. Overall, though, it's a fun late-night spot with a lively vibe, and we'd definitely consider coming back.

This is a cute spot with great food and drinks! I felt uncool at times while I was there but that's…read morejust me getting in my own head. I think my server's name was Maddie, but I don't remember(sorry!!), but she was awesome and helped me with recommendations on the menu, as well as things to do in the area. I went during Sunday brunch. I got an aperol spritz (first time trying it, and very yummy!) and a coffee to drink. For food, I got half a dozen oysters, which were very fresh, served on a bed of salt, a wedge of lemon, and a delicious mingionette. I also got the Turkish eggs per my server's recommendation, which were gorgeous. If you're looking to try their omlette, when I went, they didn't have it on the menu anymore.

Great drinks, but the service is terrible. It was my second time here, and the staff has a major…read moreattitude problem. After ordering five cocktails, we asked for a single glass of water and the bartender actually swore under their breath. Save your money, don't tip, and leave. Haven't eaten the food here.

Excellent service!…read more From the moment we walked in we were greeted and welcomed heartily. We were the only customers and literally had this place to ourselves the entire time. Made for a 5 star private dining type experience that although I appreciated, I couldn't quite understand as the food was magnificent. If you're looking for a great meal that won't leave you heavy and weighed down, this is it! I had the lasagna because I was told by the chef and the friendly waiter that it was fresh hand made pasta and didn't use ricotta cheese. A total winner for me (not a ricotta fan). It was delicious! Melted in my mouth. Buttery, velvet-like texture to the pasta makingit delightfully delicate. Nice balance of sauce and cheese. Meats had a great flavor. I didn't like I had to order a full appetizer size salad because they didnt offer side salads, but the salad was good as well. My birthday guest ordered the NY Strip steak of which I took a taste. It was FULL of flavor and cooked as ordered. Tender and everything you'd hope for in a steak entree. The mashed potatoes were another story. Lacked flavor and I don't care for the chunky mashed potatoes. I like my mashed thick, but creamy, buttery, and seasoned. I do not recommend them. This review is a 5 due to service and both main's being excellent. The chef honored the birthday boy with a complimentary homemade tiramasu that was airy, slightly sweet, great textures of crunch on top, moose in the middle, and spongyness on bottom. The fruit as garnish paired well, but as we shared the slice it made me wonder "if this is REAL, fresh made tiramasu, I have no idea what "tiramasu" I've been eating all these years." So good! I had no idea why this place was empty at 3pm on a Saturday, but my guess is they are new. Once the word is out I'm sure business will pick up. At least I hope, because I'd love to bring my son back to try so he can compare to his culinary experience in Italy. The restaurant itself was very clean...including the bathroom. My daiare wasn't fond of the hard wooden chairs. The ambiance is more bright, sophisticated modern than dark, tavern-esque as the name may suggest. Check them out and tell Chef Stephen I sent you

Arrived just after 6 pm and was asked about reservations despite a thin crowd. We were seated on…read morethe patio and after several minutes, served water by a staff member who admitted he was not our server for the evening. Christopher arrived, shared a very loud video to attempt to entice us to order the specials; however, several were not available. We had browsed the menu ahead of time and had our choices in mind. We also advised we were hoping to make the show at Revolver Records, if that wasn't too much of an issue for the kitchen staff. My companion ordered the salmon, broccoli, and rice while I ordered the smoked salmon tagliatelle. My companion was pleased with her entree even though her rice was a ridiculous amount of chunky skin-on potatoes and she was not informed that there was a menu change, while I was disappointed at the lack of salmon in the dish. A cute rosette on top with a few flakes scattered throughout does not make for a salmon dish. Christopher was friendly and helped my companion with a replacement napkin (from the waist band of his apron) when hers blew off her lap and onto the sidewalk. Finally, we waited quite some time for the bill, then for the bill to be processed. The reatrooms are gender neutral and adequately lit and stocked; however, patrons are required to climb a set of stairs to reach the restrooms. Other patrons that we conversed with during our meal were still on the patio when we left the jazz show next door and when we asked how dessert was, that we mught be coming back from "round two", they said not to bother because most of the desserts were out of stock. Convenient for our plans but sadly nothing special to write home about. If I were to return, I'd ask for the salmon & broccoli entree and confirm the starch was lemon rice per the menu.

My friend and I frequent different places around Buffalo to hear live music. This was someplace new…read moreand we were pleasantly surprised. The owner was the person greeting people at the door. Everyone was friendly and the service was great. We ate before we came but then decided to grab some chicken fingers and french fries while we were there. There is music 5 days a week and everyday is different. They have karaoke, open bike, a spoken word event and then various bands of various genres. We will definitely be back.

Penny Lane has a new owner and lots of changes. First off, the food was delicious. We were a table…read moreof 4. We went for the live music, but we all got drinks and lunch. It was a beautiful summer day and the music was outside in the courtyard. A very nice way to spend an afternoon. The inside has seen several changes. The stage, I think being the biggest. It has been relocated from the left, to the right when you walk in. I also noted right away that the hippie blankets on the tables (as table clothes) were missing. This was I'm sure a COVID change, because of disinfecting. My husband personally had issue with the blankets on the tables because of germs. They did add character tho. If you've never seen their bar, please make a point to take a close look. It's covered in pennies!!! Very cool

We've been coming here with some regularity as of late. We enjoy dining in this historic former…read morehotel. The uneven wooden floors, and the rough beams throughout the dining rooms is absolutely charming. Today we were seated on the outdoor porch to enjoy the spectacular weather! We ordered a small c&p pizza for our small boys,and a basket of calamari for them to share. Let's just say they're not quite ready for calamari, but the pizza they deemed to be quite delicious. My husband loves their broiled Cajun fish, fry so he ordered it again today. He got the baked sweet potato and mentioned how delicious it was. I went with the Greek Chicken Salad, a sheer delight with Greek dressing as well as tzatziki. The salad itself was built on a base of fresh mixed spring lettuces topped with pickled banana peppers, fresh grape tomatoes, sweet purple onions, sliced cucumbers. The grilled chicken cutlet was cut julienne and was strewn on top. Everything that I love in a salad. The plate was also garnished with a stack of baked flatbread triangles, which were nice and crisp! Two bartenders were waiting on the entire floor, and we noticed that they were busting their running back-and-forth. We applaud their dedication!

This place is an institution I'm told and glad I tried it out. It's basically a tavern with bar…read morefood and they have their famous Friday fish fry but I was a day too early for that so I tried the beef on Weck which is a very traditional local dish. It was good but I'm a Chicagoan so I have to say I prefer the Italian beef sandwiches over this. Beef on weck is more of a sliced beef served on a salted kimmelweck roll which has salt and caraway seeds and prepared horseradish on the side. Yes it was good and I'd probably get it again but if you grew up around here, it's a local fave. The place is like old rustic and had a nice vibe to it. Great service too!

First time here and just moved recently to the village. Brooke was amazing!!! Super attentive,…read morequick, and made sure I had everything before I even had to ask. She recommended multiple things but I ultimately decided on the Royal Sub and it was hands down the best I've ever had. Service and food were both top tier. I'll definitely be back.

Stopped into Skoob's Village Grill to catch a band and grab dinner. It was definitely busy, which…read moreis expected when there's live music. One tip if you're going for the band playing in the front room: don't sit on the enclosed patio. Even with the door open you really can't hear the music from there. I stayed and finished dinner of course because the Reuben was absolutely delicious. One funny moment was being served a beer in a Solo cup. At first it caught me off guard, but honestly with how slammed they were I totally understood -- I wouldn't want to be doing all those extra dishes either. After dinner I moved inside to try to actually hear the band. I ended up seated near the bathrooms, and unfortunately there was a pretty unpleasant smell in that area. Not sure if it was coming from the bathrooms because of how close the table was, but it definitely wasn't the best spot to sit. The hostess who sat me asked if I wanted a drink and I said yes, but about 20 minutes later someone else came over to ask me what I wanted again. I completely get that they were busy, so I'm not upset about it -- but the drink unfortunately never made it to the table. Overall, the food was great and the place clearly draws a crowd for live music, but seating location really matters if you're there for the band

Was Just there last Tuesday to celebrate a friend's birthday and holy wow it was crowded. Turns out…read morethere was some sort of corporate event thing happening, lots of 20 and 30 somethings wearing name tags snagging food off trays passed by waitstaff. Someone stuck a plate of meatballs in front of my face so of course I took one. Quite tasty. Loved loved loved the eggplant stack appetizer, but be sure to eat it all at the restaurant because it does not reheat nicely when you're home later on. I also had the chicken piccata which was on a bed of couscous and artichokes. Different, but tasty. Needed salt and pepper. My friends ordered some sort of a pasta dish and some sort of a salmon dish. They both liked their food. I tried my friends brussels sprouts and Jesus Christ. They were the best sprouts I've ever had. We did not order dessert because apparently Chef had prepared too many teeny tiny cups of banana pudding for the corporate event, and our server brought a few over for us to sample. How nice. I don't even like banana pudding. But I ate it, because of course I did.

The food was good and the service was friendly. The cocktails were tasty and creative. It was a…read morevery busy night but I have a difficult time giving canal club more than 3 stars. We had a reservation for 7:30. They took us to a table at 8:00. We got drinks about 8:30 and we didn't get the entrees until 9:30. Knowing that in advance , I would have made reservations at 5:30 so the entrees would have arrived at 8:00. No one bothered to explain the delay. No comp round of drinks or anything was offered to ease the pain. So it kind of put a damper on an otherwise good experience. Another warning. Parking is a nightmare in North Tonawanda which makes me avoid going there very often.