After a long drive to have brunch somewhere on Elmwood, just to find the doors locked, I ventured…read moreover here to have lunch and it did not disappoint! First off, I was greeted and found staff friendly and efficient! You have plenty of options for seating .. dining area, front bar, back bar, even an outdoor patio bar. Although it is dive bar-esque, it was nice and clean (let's be honest .. some dives have a stench and stickiness that can definitely ruin your appetite, no matter how much you may love them). They have a set up for bands to play, as one was playing while I was there for their 2 year anniversary (congrats!). What was nice is although I could hear the band (it was playing in the back and I was up front), it wasn't over whelming me. I have eaten places where, no matter where you sit, it's extremely loud, and I appreciated that you had a choice here. Now onto the food: The food should have been doomed to fail; my tastebuds were prepared to eat sweet, buttery, syrupy French toast with a mocktail at brunch elsewhere. But wasn't hyped about the menu because of this (which is not dog and pony's fault .. I had to work and didn't have time to research where else brunch was available). I settled on the umami smashburger by a suggestion of my waitress. Now once again, could have been doomed to fail as I'm not a French fry person and my favorite cheeseburger is one I make on my own. BUT WOW their food blew me away and made me forget all about my brunch let-down. The French fries were fantastic and had a great seasoning on them! The smashburger was great to the last bite .. and I was NOT expecting to finish it as it was a really nice portion (I ate lunch now 10 hours ago and didn't need to eat again it was so filling!) but it was so dang gone good I sure finished it! Smoked cheddar .. chimichuri aioli ... kimchi bacon jam .. oh ya that bacon jam was EVERYTHING!! Thank you to the staff at Dog and Pony for making my long drive worth while!

We came here for lunch because we seen so many great reviews but man, what a disappointment. The…read morebar area was nice, but the service and the food was not as everyone else described. I ordered the smash burger, my husband ordered the turkey sandwich. After we were waiting for our food for over 25 minutes, the server came over and said that he was just informed they don't have the turkey because they had an issue with that freezer. Ok, so my husband ordered the cheese steak because he was super excited for the bahn mi roll. My smash burger was alright, but the bread they use for their burgers remind me of those cheap buns you get from TOPS that just fall apart. The worst part was that they forgot the dog sauce on my burger, so I asked for the sauce, and THEY CHARGED ME FOR ASKING FOR SAUCE THAT WAS SUPPOSED TO ALREADY BE ON THE BURGER I ORDERED. My husband made sure to tell me after we already left because he knew I would have fought it and our already 1.5 hour long lunch date would have been longer waiting for the refund... He ordered the cheesesteak and the sandwich was so small, and the "bahn mi bun" wasn't even toasted which is a signature for bahn mi bread. He said the flavor was fine but nothing to rave about. The worst part, for me, were the French fries that came with both of our meals. They were soooo heavily peppered that they were inedible. We asked for ketchup to try to make them tolerable, and they gave us a pre-portioned small cup of ketchup... You serve french fries with most of your menu, why isn't there ketchup on the table?!? Overall, It was a nice place to have on senrca street which used to only have the blackthorn and franchescas, but I would not eat here again.

Awesome food. Ambience is small town but fun! Service is great too. Prices are reasonableread more

In a little corner of Boston, seldom traveled by non-locals, lies a little bar/concert-venue known…read moreas Couzins. In many ways, going to Couzins reminded us of visiting family -- they may be a bit dysfunctional, but they mean well. Special thanks to follower Scott Waite for the recommendation. Location: 2.5 / 5 Walking in felt a little like being the last to show up to the family reunion. The regulars confusingly studied us like we were distant "Couzins" whose name they forgot. The bartender (aka Aunt Carol), clearly surprised to have visitors, directed us to grab a table from the storage/dining area and await further instruction. Presentation: 3 / 5 While waiting for our wings, Uncle Carl from the kitchen came out and brought us a stack of non-descript paper products, which we thought were for garbage, but it turned out those would be our plates. Otherwise nothing special or offensive in the way these wings were presented. Meat: 3.5 / 5 Some flats were not cut well and had some exposed tips (i.e. the "hand" part of the chicken wing, typically reserved for Grandma's stock pot) which is not ideal but also not unusual. Cook: 8.5 / 10 These ate pretty good. Even the slippery-looking ones were cooked decently. Like when dad runs the grill -- the burgers may not be the best, but you know it's not the cook's fault. Medium Wing: 11.5 / 15 Not *bad* but under-flavored. We believe they made the common mistake of using too much butter (just like your mother-in-law) which doesn't add spice or memorability, just tolerability. Specialty Flavors: 7.5 / 10 - Hot Wings: Highlight of the night... like a hug from mom - Garlic Parm: Frankly, a sloppy mess... like uncle Jim - Spicy Maple: More sweet than hot... like your brother's girlfriend - Bourbon BBQ: Dry but not in a bad way and definitely different from all the rest... maybe adopted It was nice to visit but we need to get going. See you at the next wedding/funeral! Couzins Overall: 36.5 / 50

Marble + Rye has been one of my favorite spots for quite some time now. Unfortunately, I don't get…read moreto go as frequently as I would like to do so. So it was a pleasant surprise when a friend and I decided that we'd stop by. This was their first time here and admittedly I was happy because they haven't had many pleasant food experiences in Buffalo. I believe they haven't been going to the best places but that's another conversation for another day. Okay so let's dig into the experience. We were running late and arrived at approximately 9:40 pm. I was nervous that we'd either a) be turned away or b) not get the best service since it was so close to the time that they closed. Let me be the first to say that that was not the case at all. We were seated in the most perfect little nook tucked away near the door. Dimly lit but cozy for good vibes and good food. Our server Megan came over and she was truly delightful. She provided really great recommendations. It was the perfect mix of personal reccs, insight on bestsellers, and answers to our mainy questions. We ultimately settled on two pizzas, fried rice, and a buyer (not pictured). The food came out in a timely manner. The drinks were incredible and the service was undeniable. Special shoutout to Megan again for offering a one of a kind experience. Misc: There's a parking lot next door to the building never knew. Prices are a tad steep but the vibes are good. Kitchen closes at 10. Check hours before going. Fried rice is a tad spicy but delicious. Drinks are perfect! I can't wait to go back :]

Little did we know this gem was right around the corner from our hotel during a recent visit to…read moreBuffalo. We were looking for a spot to grab a small bite and some drinks to wind down and didn't realize just how good this spot would end up being! Their Detroit-style pizza was legit, with really good dough texture and a nice frico. I wish I had found Marble + Rye earlier on in our trip because I would've definitely gone back for more of the pizza. We weren't looking for any more food, but their menu sounded really good and if I'm in town again, I'll certainly stop in to try some of their other offerings. Regardless, I definitely recommend the pizza! They also have a really good cocktail menu. Their bar staff were all really friendly and knowledgeable. Aside from pizza, I'd make sure to stop in for a cocktail, as well. Overall, our time at Marble + Rye was short and unplanned, but it still left a great impression and made me wish I could go back a second time to explore both the cocktail and food menus further. Check it out if you're in downtown Buffalo!

Stopped by for a quick drink on a bike ride and enjoyed a great wine slushy for their happy hour…read more It was six dollars and definitely worth it. at the time they didn't seem to have any food options available, but I know they do have food based off of a menu that was referenced at the bar. (Will update this review after visiting in the future to try the food as well.) The place is directly across from Riverworks so you can sit in some of their lounge chairs and enjoy the boats and kayaks going up and down the river while enjoying music playing at some of the local establishments nearby.

Despite last weekend being the "grand opening", this was my second time back at Papi's Waterfront…read more As they say - Location! Location! Location! It's a perfect spot to stop at if you're downtown, over near the river, at Riverfest Park, or go there just because. They serve food until 9 pm, which is great since, especially on a Sunday most places are shutting down. For now, it's bar service and servers are always floating to ask and help if you need anything else. There's a few rows of lawn games, a large amount of seating and also a decent area just to walk around on the sand. I had a shrimp and birria taco, as well as some chips and guac to share with a paloma. The shrimp taco was well seasoned and they are flour tortillas so bigger than the small corn tortillas elsewhere. I definitely recommend hanging out here in the summer!

The place is cute and on the sand. The bar is busy and they are a bit overwhelmed. We had a nice…read moretime listening to music and drinking and just relaxing in the sand. The beach is right there and just a short walk as well. Had the brisket which I knew was going to be very good as it is east.Eden tavern and I ordered it without a roll, as I have to do gluten free, and it was wonderful. It is worth going.And sitting for an afternoon or evening and just relaxing with good food and a nice atmosphere. Go here and you won't be disappointed.

Fun times in the summer months. Went and had a few drinks this past August, bar staff was nice and…read moreprofessional even though it had bursts of business as a live band was playing. Drinks are priced decent, only downfall is the cost to park (state park fee).

Came with about 10 friends and they were ready for our reservation and took great care of us! We…read moreshared a few apps which were all yummy and I personally ordered the bourbon cowboy burger which was delicious! I asked for some pink in the middle ... and usually I can order a burger medium and it still arrives well done at other places ... but JDs gave me my burger just right! It was very tasty! The sweet potato fries came with a honey butter dip. I would absolutely come here again! Cozy casual somewhat country-esque atmosphere with friendly people!

We stopped in on Monday on our way home from a trip down South. Restaurants in Springville aren't…read moretypically in our normal area of eating out, but we have friends who live in the area so we met up. One of the only local beer places open on a Monday, we were excited to try something new. I want to start with saying that our waitress was great! No problems with the service, and the restaurant is a decent size with ample seating. We were actually the only people not sitting in the bar. The food was a letdown. I started out with French onion soup. It seemed to just be beef broth with some undercooked onions and too much bread. For my meal I asked the waitress for recommendations. She said one of her favs is the steak quesadilla so I went with that. Once I picked it up and took a bite, It was absolutely just pouring grease all over my plate. I think the peppers and onions were probably just overoiled for the sake of sautéing and the grease was just absolutely disgusting. It also made the quesadilla quite soggy. Someone else in our group had the cowboy quesadilla though and enjoyed it. Another in our party had the chicken fingers. She's a chicken finger connoisseur and gave them a 6 out of 10. They looked delicious but she said they could have been crispier. My fiance had the caprese burger. He said it came up short in the cheese department and he has definitely had better specialty burgers. But the fries were enjoyable. I forgot that we also had the garlic cheese bite appetizer. we were envisioning cheese curds but it seemed more like a mix between that and a bite sized grilled cheese. The cheese inside was almost liquidy.

Came here with a big group to celebrate a 30th birthday. Small dive bar. Good drink specials, and…read morethe BLT wrap and chicken finger wrap we ordered were fantastic!!

Food delicious! Service was good! It's a local bar with regulars hanging out. Will definitely go…read moreback. I would say more like a take out meal place ! During the week maybe quieter to eat in.

Pretty good new spot in downtown Fredonia! The food was good, beer selection ok, and staff were…read morevery helpful. Glad to see something be done with that building that sat empty forever. I got wings and onion rings which were both great. The outdoor seating was nice too, though confusing a little because the server and bartender couldn't decide who was going to take our table.

What a great new restaurant/bar in Fredonia. 64 On The Rocks is conveniently located right next to…read morethe fire station and most importantly: open on Mondays! When all of the restaurants we typically dine at were closed, we thought we'd check out 64 On The Rocks and we're certainly glad we did! For starters, I ordered the Hike cocktail (raspberry Skyy vodka, peach schnapps, raspberry liqueur, cranberry juice, and garnished with berries). We also ordered the "Bacon Bucket" (extra thick-cut bacon with maple sriracha dipping sauce), Beer Battered Onion Rings, and 18 wings (half BBQ and half hot) with an order of Waffle Cut Sweet Potato Fries... Diet starts now, hah! The service was great. We sat in the back patio area which is really, really nicely done. I love the firepit and all of the bushes. Everything came out promptly, our server was attentive, and COVID precautions were in-place and followed. Reasonable prices and truly a nice place, especially for a college town. Check it out!