A friend recommended this spot for solid bar food, and I was especially tempted by the fried dill pickle spears. It was a hot weekday evening, and the bar wasn't too busy, just a few regulars holding down their usual spots. The bartender came over right away, introduced herself, and asked for my name, which she used throughout my visit--a nice personal touch. I ordered the Stormin' Norman sandwich to go with the pickles. The fried pickle spears came out first, fresh from the fryer. Once they cooled a bit, they were everything I hoped for: crispy on the outside, juicy inside, with a great dipping sauce. A pickle lover's dream. The sandwich was also a hit, hearty and flavorful. The only letdown was the side of chips, which were stale, but I hadn't planned on eating them, so it didn't bother me much. The bartender checked in regularly and kept the drinks coming without hovering. Attentive service, good food, and a relaxed atmosphere. I'd definitely come back next time I'm in town. read more

Sidelines Sports Bar and Grill - Fried Pickles (5) - Sports Bars Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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Order takeout from Sidelines got the barbecue chicken sandwich with hand cut french fries. The chicken was barbecued perfect had some good grill flavor to it.Hand cut fries we're excellent as always. read more

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Great little sports bar. Tons of TVs cold drinks good service mean you look decent. Haven't tried anything yet. read more

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Looks a little sketchy at first but don't let that scare you off. The staff was super friendly. One guy that I thought was a customer at first stopped by the table and kind of gruffly asked if everything was alright, I think he was actually a manager or something. But he ended up being cool. The food was great. They have a Buffalo special that is a beef on weck and 5 wings. It was the perfect combo and just the right amount of food. The horseradish that came with the beef on weck was intense so go easy if your sensitive to that. Hot wing sauce was good but could have been hotter. We also tried the Bradford style wings. I don't know who Bradford was but he made a good wing. Deep fried with buffalo sauce then crisped up on a grill then Parmesan cheese loaded on top. They were delicious. read more

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Came here twice. Once with group of coworkers. Everything for myself came out good. It's very bar type food. I ordered chicken sandwich without the bun. I must say the homemade chips are amazing. I might of ate all of them. Oppsssss. The second time we came was for the wrap up party for the Buffalo Auto show. And I ended up having some chicken wings which were great. read more

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Came here today for a quick stop before the sabres game the bartender Jackie was absolutely amazing! She remembered everyone's name and was so friendly patient accommodating. read more

This place gets 5 stars for having the best Bloody Mary in western New York. They have a create your own option where you fill out the card and it can be customized any way you'd like. Average sports bar theme, but the bar service and Bloody Mary is worth the trip. read more

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2 beers + 1 shot and 10 wings cost me fifty. So it's not cheap. The drinks and wings were what I expected. Nothing to write home about. I can finally say I've had buffalo wings in Buffalo. That being said, the server was outstanding. Summar (or Summer) was on top of her game. She made me feel welcome and like a local regular. Thanks for making the dinner great, Summar. read more

Sidelines Sports Bar and Grill - Wings - Single (10) - Sports Bars Near Me - Buffalo, New York

We've been to sidelines before and never had any complaints but we went the other night to the transit location and were not happy. My chicken fingers looked like they were warmed up and dry and our fries were cold. Not the usual, we love their fries. To top it off I ordered a glass of wine which cost me 13.50??? It doesn't even cost that much in a fancy restaurant. Very disappointed. read more

Hey friends, and I stepped in there for lunch didn't not expect the food that we got the food was delicious. I had the meatball bomber excellent taste sauce was delicious. My friend had a chicken Caesar salad said everything was fresh. The chicken was done perfectly. We also split a chicken wonton in that sauce they make with it. The chili lime sauce was remarkable and my other friend got the beef on whack said there was enough beef on it to make two sandwiches. The service was phenomenal. The place was clean. Everyone was friendly. Definitely recommend going to if you're in the area. read more

Great vibes, place has like a million tv's and there's pay-for parking right outside. Food is good too

Door locked at 12:19 AM with an advertised closing time of 1:00 am. Keep updated hours and follow them

I wouldn't normally leave a review, but our experience was so disappointing. Not just the food, but the service too. We ordered the fried ravioli as an appetizer and were not what we expected. It was pan fried and tougher than shoe leather. It was almost impossible to cut it with a knife let alone chew. The Pittsburgh salad was pathetic too. Wilted lettuce, soft tomatoes, maybe a half piece of over cooked chicken and about 5 French fries. I honestly thought it was a joke. The service was slow. Yes they were busy, but not so busy to excuse the neglect of just stopping by to see if we needed anything. The burger and fries are good but that's about it. read more

Visiting from Southern California. Excellent Sports Bar! Delicious food and a great food selection. Staff is friendly and efficient. We definitely recommend this business! read more

My mom and I were staying at the hotel across the street from this restaurant. It was an easy walk to this restaurant which was open later than many other restaurants. The food was good and the atmosphere was fun. read more

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If I could give it ten stars, I would! I came to Buffalo, NY, from Los Angeles, California, for work and visited this establishment, which blew me away. I had the pleasure of meeting Jackie and Joe two nights ago, and their hospitality was amazing. They made my wife and me feel like we were part of the local community. I tried their medium sauce wings, and they were terrific! The experience was so fantastic that I returned the next day and met Jailyin (I hope I spelled it correctly). She has worked there for eight years and welcomed me with open arms. This time, I tried the hot sauce wings, and they were fantastic! The staff gave me a Sidelines Sports Bar and Grill hockey puck on my last night. Thank you so much for making us feel welcome. I highly recommend this place. Great food, great atmosphere, but most importantly, great employees. Once again, thank you for the beautiful memories! read more

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We visited Sidelines on a business trip to Buffalo. Awesome vibe! Loved the atmosphere. We already had dinner so we only ordered drinks and dessert. My husband absolutely LOVED the fried peanut butter and jelly. Yes you read that right, fried peanut butter and jelly! Oh, and the service was great as well. read more

Sidelines Sports Bar and Grill - Fried Peanut Butter and Jelly - Sports Bars Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Taylor!!!!! I have to tell you my husband's surprise birthday/retirement party last night (10/24/2025) was absolutely perfect. Your staff is amazing. Bre was amazing and so much help (I was a tad stressed ), you are very lucky to have her. I'm so thankful I asked you about the food choices because you were spot on!!! everybody absolutely LOVED the food!!! I would absolutely do another event here without hesitation... Thank you, thank you, thank you for a flawless night Taylor Please tell Hillary thank you as well, she has an amazing staff !! read more

If you're in a pinch this place will work. Ordered the BBQ grilled wings. Way over sauced. Wife ordered the Buffalo chicken salad. Came with 6 slices of cucumber, few slices of onion, the chicken and lettuce. Nothing special. Will walk around the block to Badabings next time. read more

Went on Saturday wanted to sit outside on one of the 3 tables available so went in to tell someone we wanted to order food and drinks! Had trouble getting the barmaids attention then tried one of the waitresses final asked the bartender to send over a waitress outside after a long wait someone said they will send someone was ready to get a drink at the bar because nobody came somebody said someone was coming waited again finally got someone to get us a drink when she came back she said she was leaving and the next shift would get our food order!! Oh no we were here for 35 minutes already so convinced her to but in our small order of roast beef and onion rings! By the time the food came we needed a drink was going to the bar and the food came so the in-between waiting was enough so we asked for the drinks,check and to go container so we wouldn't wait again! It was between shifts and the service wasn't great my 2 drinks were made different one was better tasting with cherries for garnish and the second different had hardly any liquor taste and no garnish I know different bartenders. My daughter thought she was getting a full order of onion rings but got it as a side which she didn't see on the menu but preferred it better. The roast beef said piled high! On a post from June 5th on Facebook it did looked piled high but not hers she had 3 slices of roast beef folded on a small hard crusty roll I know things happen I'm going to try the one on transit next time read more

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Really good sports bar, sat at the bar to watch college sports and the bartender was great, very attentive considering how busy it was. Food was good, I had the wings and my friend had the beef on weck, we both enjoyed the food and our time there, recommended. read more

Those charcoal grilled BBQ go hard in the paint! Some of the best in the 716 great downtown spot which is always accommodating to guests, locals and people just venturing around Buffalo NY local proximity to hotels off Delaware. Welcome to B Low! read more

Went for Girls Night out and I now want to go out every night here! The place is a vibe especially during the Sabres game!!! We started off with fried picked and chicken nachos for appetizers. The fried pickles were fried to perfection and juicy on the inside. The nachos could feed a small army. Tender chicken, salsa, jalapeños, sour cream were just perfect on top a bed of crispy tortilla chips. Honestly, we didn't need entrees BUT I AM SO HAPPY I DID!!! I ordered a double order of hot wings and they were expertly fried to a perfect crisp and so saucy! I'm not a beer drinker BUT I took a sip of the Blueberry one and it was so good! I had the margarita it was quite tasty. The service from every staff member was unmatched. They were all so polite and welcoming. I cannot wait to go back!!! We only took selfies of each other so no food pictures. read more

It was close, it was game day (Bills on the road), and I needed food and NFL on multiple TV's. Sidelines had all the TV's going but remember your in Bills town so if you need to see another game better get there early and ask nicely. Bar had a local radio station there giving out goodies and drinks were well done. My bartender was always working the bar and kept us all happy. Food is average at best but it's a sports bar not a food emporium so buyer beware. Wings are good and chilli is good. I was there for sport and drink so it was good for what I needed. Alert!! Bills are in town or playing that day get there early. Seating goes fast! read more

Stopped in for lunch on Blissmas weekend. Wings were great! Burger was enormous. Service was excellent!

I came here because my Lyft cab driver told me this place has the best wings on the planet , he said " they will knock your socks off " & boy was he right ! He told me they would leave me wanting to come back and they did !! I had the charcoal bbq wings (20 to share) and the 4 cheese Mac and cheese . Wow wow wow ! Everything was delicious that I did in fact come back a second time ! I am drooling as I write this review because now I want both again . If you're in the area , definitely order these you will not regret it ! read more

Sidelines Sports Bar and Grill - 4 cheese mac and cheese - Sports Bars Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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Went back for a second time and got the angry fan "sandwich". I put that in quotes because this thing is massive and includes a burger, a couple giant chicken tenders all on ciabatta bread. Just look at the picture! It also came with a side of fries which were good and the beast of a sandwich was very tasty though I actually split it apart to eat the burger separately from the chicken tenders. read more

Sidelines Sports Bar and Grill - Angry Fan - Sports Bars Near Me - Buffalo, New York

So this is a second hand review. I am not personally eating this someone else is. She is very unhappy. She said it is extremely salty. She ordered a turkey bacon burger with cranberry mayo. The cranberry mayo was absent. The burger began falling apart when she picked the sandwich up. She tasted a bite and her face cringed. She said the burger is saltier than the bacon. The bacon however was pretty good. She enjoyed the flavor although she likes it crispier. The funny part is there is no salt on the fries. The turkey burger taste like a manufactured burger she says. It looks homemade to me but I didn't taste it. The carmelized onions were okay as well. The lettuce were fresh and the tomato was soft but not mushy just soft. She states she will never ever order this again. A note to management: please ask your kitchen staff to manage the salt usage. read more

Sidelines Sports Bar and Grill - Turkey burger. I'm told it's awful! - Sports Bars Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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Came here on a Saturday for dinner and it was packed! But we had a reservation so luckily we didn't have to wait for a table. Service was great, and food was fantastic. Most tables seat 4 but there were additional tables upstairs that might seat larger parties. I had the chicken souvlaki and loved every bite of it! The fluffy and warm pita was great too. Highly recommend!! read more

Sidelines Sports Bar and Grill - Chicken Souvlaki Salad - Sports Bars Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Best bloody mary's in Buffalo! You get a little sheet with all of the topping options as well as what type of bloody mary you want. The toppings include the standard olives, pickles, bacon but for an upcharge can also include some fun Buffalo favorites like pizza logs, wings, and fried pickles. The bloody mary is HUGE too. Definitely worth the $8+. (Fancy toppings are an additional $2.50 each) So good! Can't wait to come back. read more

Sidelines Sports Bar and Grill - Bloody Mary - Sports Bars Near Me - Buffalo, New York

This place in Buffalo has unmatched vibes--cozy yet lively, perfect for hanging out in a Buffalo bar to watch the games. The wings and onion rings? Amazing! Crispy, flavorful, and downright godly. We actually walked out of the bar across the street because the vibes were off when we tried to order food, but coming here was the best decision! Friendly staff and great service make it even better. Can't wait to come back! read more

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We decided to stop by here after spending the entire day at the Taste of Buffalo. Upon spending a chunk of money at the ToB and still being hungry, we were shocked to see how much cheaper the prices were. With the place being so busy, I was also appreciative with how attentive the wait staff was. The beer was exceptionally cheap, with a 22 oz of Miller Lite costing about $3.50, whereas an IPA was roughly $8. Our order of wings came out quickly and also included an extra wing. Overall, I'd consider visiting Sidelines if you are downtown and looking for a place to have a quick meal with drinks. read more

Sidelines Sports Bar and Grill - Honey wings which were pretty good! - Sports Bars Near Me - Buffalo, New York

My enthusiastic taxi driver from the airport insisted I visit Sidelines and he was not wrong. Loved the ambience and it felt straight out of "Cheers" (which ironically I discussed with two random people at the bar ... '80s Ted Danson could get it ). Had the wings and beef on weck platter, which is a good amount of food. My first bite of the beef on weck made me regret all the Arby's roast beef sandwiches I have consumed. Buffalo does not fuck around with meats and this meal was no exception. Also got two great dishes to go - fried ravioli and mozzarella sticks, which helped for two days after. Will definitely visit on my next trip! read more

Sidelines Sports Bar and Grill - Beef on Weck and 5 Wings - Sports Bars Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Ate there today and ordered the wings. I was surprised they didn't have much taste. It was like the buffalo sauce had been watered down. A little disappointed but will definitely try them again. read more

Great downtown bar! And no masks! When an unsuspecting guest walked in with a mask, some patrons by the door would say jokingly, "Sorry but I am not comfortable that you are wearing a mask." Still funny. We didn't have much chance to explore Buffalo, so we got wings at Sidelines. Nota Bene: Nothing labels you more as an outsider if you call them "Buffalo" wings. Make a note, whoever is keeping track of such things. The wings were just ok, a little tough. And this was the first time I have ever seen bartenders drinking behind the bar. Didn't seem to phase them. One bartender was moving and working so fast his hands were a blur. read more

Sidelines Sports Bar and Grill - Great bartenders! - Sports Bars Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Very crispy fish! Shell macaroni salad, coleslaw, and tartar sauce are all yellowish and a bit sweeter, but I do not think it's miracle whip :). I really like the coleslaw. Fries are plain and good. read more

Sidelines Sports Bar and Grill - Fish Fry - Sports Bars Near Me - Buffalo, New York

While I was up in Buffalo my friend suggested we go to Slidelines sports bar because it was right next to our hotel. It was ok he ordered the nachos which were pretty good & I ordered the Buffalo wings. For Buffalo's standards these wings were below average. Gabriel's Gate & Duffs are much better but they were edible. The server was nice & attentive. They also have a nice selection of beer on tap. Final summary if your looking for a place to hangout or stop for a bite to eat it's fine but if your a wing connoisseur go somewhere else. read more

Sidelines Sports Bar and Grill - Wings & Bases Loaded Nachos - Sports Bars Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Great service with Laura D. she was so sweet and personable!! We really enjoyed our meal and will be back!

Nice team building outing!!! SIDELINES thanks for the Hospitality and good eats!!!!! We ordered some of the Buffalo Favorites such as Wings and Pizza Rolls and Fried Pickles !!!! The wings... they were decent, I hate to say it, But Buffalo Wild Wings in my Opinion are more Memorable!!!! Now, those Pizza Rolls... that's comfort food to the power of infinity!!! Come on ya'll, whoever thought Frying Pizza in a wrapper would be the genious move was definitely correct!!!! Give them a prize, I'm going to give you the best compliment and borrow this little appetizer for my Nieces and Nephews!!!!! WINNER!!! The Fried Pickles had a good batter, but I think they're be a little more enjoyable sliced in chips instead of the spear. Tasty but not easy to eat. Our server Shannon was delightful and definitely is one of your assets!!!!! Shouts out to Shannon for being so understanding and patient while we tried to figure our order. She was smiling and attentive , you can tell when a person is a people person, they truly treat others like they'd want to be treated!!! read more

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Today I went in, Food was great, service was on point, my waitress was stunning and wish I could've gotten her name.