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    Swiston's Beef and Keg

    3.3 (93 reviews)
    InexpensiveSandwiches
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    SWISTON'S BEEF AND KEG ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Beef on Weck and French Fries
    Norma P.

    Stopped in for dinner a few weeks ago during Restaurant Week and was not disappointed. Enjoyed a beef on weck and French fries . The beef was delicious and so were the fries. We have been here many times and will definitely be back!!! T

    Michael R.

    We used to go here a lot when we had jet skis that we sold so we don't get out that way much,. Back then they had one size beef on wick with a pickle, pop corn and sometimes chili , but it was so delicious that was all you needed. Now the pop corn is gone but the menu exploded, well from what it was hehe! Now they have regular and large, which was at least 2 inches of very thinly sliced tender delicious roast beef on and awesome, seemed like fresh made Kimmel wick roll ! The beef Could have been seasoned a bit more . We got the fries and onion ring sides both were cooked perfect and awesome! The poor waitress was all alone ,even the bar tender didn't show up so she was very busy running around serving and making drinks and she was still very friendly, cheerful, warm and attentive, my drinks kept coming just as I needed them ! . Awesome service!

    Beef on wreck , fries and onion rings
    Sabra R.

    We havn't come here for a few years because it wasn't quite as good but our plans got changed last minute and we were in need of something quick before a shoe at the Riveria. So, we came to Swistons as we know sandwiches our quick Was very surprizrd to find a menu with several items on it and not just beef! Weck rolls were fresh and awesome, beef could have a bit more flavorbut was very tender. Onion rings weere good and chrunchy. Happy hour is 4-6 and we just made it for $2.50 beers and well drinks! Of course the decor has not changed. where else can you find a working pay phone! The service is prompt and friendly. Ended up being a nice surprize!

    Outdoor shot
    Dot K.

    We hadn't been to Swiston's for many years, and decided to check it out. Walking in from the parking lot, I was surprised at how dark it was. We were greeted by the bartender and told to sit wherever we wanted. We chose a table by the window, overlooking the canal. Our server, Stella, brought us menus and took our drink order. It was Happy Hour, so our drinks were very reasonably priced. We ordered wings, chili, and a roast beef sandwich. Because it was Tuesday, our wings were 50 cents. The wings were cooked well, and lightly sauced, served with Ken's blue cheese dressing. The roast beef was well done but tender, on a fresh roll. Our food was good and so was the service. We will definitely be back for more.

    Menu 6-18-23
    Mark P.

    If you haven't been in a few years it's time to go back and give it a try. The roast beef is good again a long with everything else on the menu. Nice atmosphere cold cheap beers

    BBQ Rodeo Beef
    Eric D.

    I have to be honest this is not my kind of place or my first choice of food and I don't normally like roast beef. Thay said we were hungry and they were the only place open on a Monday night so we stopped in. The rodeo beef was very very damn good and that's huge coming from me who doesn't eat this kind of stuff. It was super flavorful and had no fat at all I really was impressed! The fries and onion rings were good and the one poor bartender who served and was keeping it all together was wonderful and very friendly. They have a great patio looking over the water or creek or whatever and I'd like to come back sometike!

    Chicken Wings
    Joe T.

    I really wanted to like this place more but it was just meh. The service was great. The bartender was really nice. I ordered 5 wings medium, the wings tasted good but only 2 of them were crispy the other 3 were soggy. They were super small too. The beef on weck was dry a tad over cooked. I really liked the onion rings though! Delicious! But I probably won't ever come back. Quite the let down.

    Beef and Brody
    Brian S.

    Nice little stop off Ellicott Creek with a dock for the boating variety (that's me!). Pretty simple menu with focus on the roast beef on weck which was juicy and filling, a nice side of crispy onion rings and a root beer completed this quick lunch. Staff was super friendly and brought out water and a side of beef for Brody, great service, will certainly return!

    Undercooked fry
    Matt W.

    Nice spot, needs some help. Perfect for a "bar rescue"- a once busy and popular spot is showing its age. Tired food, tired infrastructure, lackluster experience. We visited on a Friday night around 7:00pm, some folks seated at the bar but the dining room was empty. Prompt and friendly service were very welcome, but the food did not back them up. (We ordered two beef on weck, one with fries) When I asked the waitress about the quality of fries she said they were hand cut, but "not the crispiest". She surely was not wrong, however the fries were not to blame. I would say they needed another 5-7 minutes of cooking, or a hotter oil- but in either case we were presented with a very limp, sad fry. The beef on wecks tasted fine; not the warmest by any means but did have a nice taste. I think the texture would be improved if the meat was cut fresh to order, and not pre-cut and waiting in a hot tray holding container. Not a bad experience by any means, but I would have no reason to come back.

    Beef on weck
    Christina B.

    Tonawanda staple for decades. Excellent roast beef sandwiches. Cold drinks a plenty if you are eating in. But the diamond in the rough is this chicken souvlaki. Generously portioned and amazing in taste.

    Beef on Weck!!! So tender!
    Mikey B.

    OMG! I so miss the Buffalo Beef on Weck! Soooo delicious and not stringy. A great Buffalo standard! No tux needed as it's neighborhood style seating on the canal! Awesome service Our server Stella was hysterical!!!

    Beef on weck with a side of onion rings
    Kristin A.

    Beef on weck was tender and juicy! Also ordered a side of onion rings which were huge! For me the bun was a little too salty, next time I'm going to get the plain roll... but it was satisfying and a great way to end a trip to Buffalo!

    John C.

    Second recent visit, last time the beef was good, this time it was off the hook awesome. Very limited menu, it's all about the Beef on Weck Service good, and the price is right. Mystery why aren't the doing more business? Take Delaware and construction won't be an issue

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    We recently visited again and now they have a menu including other items besides beef on weck.

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    The food n service was superior and the bar tender was amazing i think her name was rose, was very polite and helpful

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    7 years ago

    Wings were dripping in sauce. If that's your thing then this is the place to go. Onion rings were huge and worth trying.

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