50 cent wings are bomb. We tried two new flavors, Loganberry and Garlic Parm along with our…read moretraditional BBQ crispy The only down fall was getting blue cheese instead of ranch. So that's not bad. Some tables have been replaced with high-tops seating and by 6 the place was packed inside and out. We actually canceled our 2nd order. I suggest getting there early.

Best broiled fish fry around. Hand cut French fries were the best. Highly recommend this…read morerestaurant

We went in during breakfast time, so we only had their breakfast menu to choose from. We got the…read moreFrench Toast and the Gin Mill Brunch Burger. The Fresh Toast was absolutely delicious. Possibly the best French Toast I've ever had. It's egg battered which is a plus. They also give you plenty of syrup and butter. I got the Gin Mill Brunch Burger because I was craving some burgers, but I didn't know they had a separate breakfast menu, so I went with the brunch burger, which sounded good. It's a normal burger but with egg and instead of using regular burger buns, they use a bagel. It also comes with diced hash browns which were very flavorful. As much as I love burgers, this one just wasn't as good as I hoped. Mainly because of the bagel, which was harder than your typical burger bun. The burger was also lacing some flavor. Our server was also very nice and explained everything to us. The interior is also very nice and has a historic atmosphere with lots of taxidermy.

I'd heard that we wouldn't be experiencing much in the way of fall color on our Ellicottville…read morejaunt, but brown is a fall color, right? Oh, well. At least they have plenty of bars. Very good beer menu, despite there being no Scotch ale. Boo! One friend was very happy to find Sam's Cherry Wheat among the selections. I made do with a Prosecco from their decent wine list. I wish I'd remembered that I wasn't all that thrilled with the crab cake at Public House on the Lake. Not that it's bad. Just not the "jumbo lumps" I prefer in a crab cake. Cajun aioli - yum. The friend that ordered the steak sandwich cooked medium received it well done, but said it tasted good. And she's really picky about her beef. Stinger sandwich and chicken fingers were pronounced fine. French fries were not. Shoestring isn't my favorite cut, but these were limp and greasy. Wet potatoes? Oil not hot enough? French fries shouldn't be this hard to get right. Minor complaints: no blueberries in the EBC blueberry wheat. For shame. You're right next door to its birthplace! And serving a souffle cup with the lid still on is just a wee bit tacky. YES, I'm picky. And proud of it.

Sorry I didn't get a picture of our plates. Went for lunch today. Scarce crowd. Service, wonderful!…read more Good vibes. You all are missing out! Great tap list. Happy hour prices. Food was great. I had flatbread that was perfect! My vegetarian friend had a salad that looked amazing. So glad we gave this place a chance.

Headed South this afternoon and grabbed some lunch. Decided to give Steelbound a shot. Separate…read morelunch menu, didn't really look at the full menu. Wasn't aware that they're not only brewing their own beer they also distill their own brand of liquor. Bourbon, whiskey, vodka, tequila are the ones I noticed. There could be more. Didn't indulge but I was surprised to see. Jordan, our server, was great, very personable. Food was amazing also! I went with the heat, Jalapeno bacon burger and my wife went with the sweet had the Bacon blueballs burger. Both cooked perfectly and topped with fresh ingredients and a decent portion of bacon. More than enough crispy fries as well. We will be back to explore more...

This bar has been open since 12/2025; it's on the same site as the former "Roosters"…read more It's brightly lit with neon, and the bench seats are white and pink striped; there's an electric darts board and a foozball table, but a pool table was not installed so there's room for live bands. There's an electronic jukebox by the entrance for nights lacking bands. The service was cheerful, and the the drinks came quickly, but the fish fry was slightly overcooked, as was the baked potato. The menu is four pages long, with lots of appetizers, so I'll likely return to try regular bar food.

Awesome hole in the wall bar with great, fun service and quick delicious food. Would definitely…read morerecommend if you're looking for a quick bite to eat or an ice cold beer on a hot summer day. I stopped in here while visiting a nearby chalet home for a long weekend. We had a lot of great starters and the main dish was a humongous cheese burger! It was quite a lot of cheese and definitely very filling!

If I could give a 0 I would. Looking to purchase a home in Cuba. Ask one of the locals downtown…read morewhere to eat. They said try Murdocks for wings and cheese curd. So we ventured there. Yes never again and if people act like the ones in this establishment I do not want to purchase a home in Cuba. We were harassed by patrons at the bar for not drinking or sitting at the bar. We ordered received appetizer at 6:15. Did not see any more food from that point out. They said kitchen closes at 8:00 and was still waiting on food at 7:50. No follow up, people receiving food before us and were seated before them. Same food ordered. Wanted food to go but no follow up. Just plain rude, horrific service and the atmosphere was ridiculous. Such a turn off for anyone new to or looking to move to the area.

What a great bar. Was in Java for a conference, and the banquet center and lack of a bar sent us…read moreout to look for something more fun. Smokey's was basically just around the corner. Plunked down at the bar, and got to know Julie, and the other bar staff, and Benny (baseball player) and Sam (big time Sabres fan, hates the Bruins, but I think I won him over). They were great, and we came back the second night for the (awesome) wings special. Good beer, good food, good times, and new friends. What a blast. I would give them 10 stars if it were possible.

I was being Grandma Uber today, and my passenger requested that we stop at Smokey's to pick up a…read moretakeout for her. I will say, that their prices seem to be very inexpensive.

Drinks were delicious and the place was beautiful. Bartenders were kind and helpful! We go every…read moreyear!

The ambiance is very nice. I tried the purple rain but the espresso martini was a hit and was the…read moreperfect balance

I visited Ellicottville for a short trip with my in laws and when they weren't skiing we wanted to…read moredo activities together. Enter axe throwing. I had to convince a couple of them this would be fun and by the time we were done they agreed! We had such a good time. One of their team members walked us through several games and kept score. They also have a full bar. It was a great experience all around.

I recently had the chance to visit Ratchet Hatchet, and it was an absolutely fantastic experience!…read more From the moment we walked in, the owner and staff were very friendly and made us feel welcomed. You can really tell the owner cares about creating a positive, safe, and fun environment. We didn't get any food, but I heard that brunch is really good and will definitely have to come back and try it out. Definitely a must try!