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    The Swamp

    4.6 (22 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    THE SWAMP ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Juke Box
    Outdoor seating

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    Lexy M.

    Let me just say its literally IN A SWAMP! It also has some if the best Crispy Buffalo wings I've ever had! We also tried the cast iron pan seared black Cajun wings. They were SPICY! It was a unique interesting flavor that they are famous for. I'm happy I tried them, but I'll be sticking to the amazing Buffalo from now on instead. Awesome classic rock collection on the juke box and great sound system. Very friendly staff and regulars.

    Fantastic Benny wings prepared by Benny himself! Great cold beer. This was a great lunch find for us!

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    Nancy D.

    The pickle ranch wings are amazing!!! Benny is a great bartender, very personable with great recommendations! Will definitely be back and soon. Great dive bar atmosphere. Walk the plank and try the wings. We also bought a beaded bracelet and tie dye tshirt, great Seamp swag for sale here.

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    Nicole C.

    Home from Florida, stop in at the Swamp on Jones & Gifford. What a pleasant surprise. The bar has a zen feel. Drink, best pan fried chicken wings in Chautauqua County and did some shopping. Shopping, at a bar you ask? Checkout all the beautiful items, hard to narrow it down. Great vibe at the Swamp....

    We just had some amazing wings and cold beers. Don't be intimidated by the parking. The staff was welcoming and helpful! If you love wings - it's worth a visit. Be advised bathrooms need a definite cleaning. The decor is unique. Small but quaint inside! Too cold to be out but maybe next time!

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    Everything was great! Great wings and food. The bartender was awesome! We will return!

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    3 years ago

    Wings are good, get the Mafia wings. So good. Definitely a hole in the wall spot, but it's laid back and peaceful.

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    3 years ago

    Really nice dive bar! Very friendly and accommodating! Recommend it for a different location and fun vibe!

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    3 years ago

    I went for the wings and was NOT disappointed. I had the Kickin' Bourbon and they were delicious!!!

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    6 years ago

    Super dive bar but awesome if that's what ur lookin for. Park on the road and walk on the pallets thru the swamp to the bar.

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    The Tap Room - best bar on main st. no doubt

    The Tap Room

    4.7(7 reviews)
    21.9 mi
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    The Tap Room has long been a frequent stop of mine as it is one of the places where "everyone knows…read moremy name". I have not written a review for this eclectic, gem of a dive bar until now because I didn't want my review to be biased and based on the fact that I know the owners/operators and love them dearly. Things have changed for this watering hole recently, however, and it is worth writing about. The Tap Room has now incorporated food into their offerings to patrons beyond nuts, chips, and Tap Room Cheese & Crackers that are a staple at this joint. The grill is officially open and it is a must-try if you are in the area. The cook, Chad, is killing it. The burgers are phenomenal. Homemade patties with delicious seasonings done right. The options on the menu are packed with flavor and they have many to choose from. Be sure to try the TRB if you can handle the kick. My other half says it is one of the best burgers he has ever eaten, and he knows his burgers. The wings... they are served whole, as in not broken down into smaller pieces. By doing this, Chad preserves a lot of the natural juices and the end product is so tender you have to try them to understand. Order the "house" wings the first time you are there. They will blow you your mind. **UPDATE** The grill is no longer open at the Tap Room on a regular basis, but they still do food for special occasions (Bills games, Superbowl, etc.). If you are looking for a place to grab a quick libation on your travels, the full bar won't disappoint.

    Been there a couple of times over the past few years. Never a great experience. Seems like regulars…read moreare all important. Not crazy about service. Cool Buffalo Bills decor. Never felt like eating there as not well received in just having a beer.

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    Steener's Pub

    Steener's Pub

    4.1(82 reviews)
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    Excellent food and a great waitress. Stopped in for a liquid lunch and decided to order food. We…read morehad a great time. Portions were great. We will return.

    For my drive back to Cleveland from skiing at Holiday Valley I was looking for a place along the…read moreroute to grab some fish and chips for dinner. Steener's Pub popped up and the reviews were good. Located in Bemus Point just a couple of miles from I 86 made for a convenient stop. Steener's is located a bit outside of the Bemus Point main drag, but there are a couple of other businesses nearby. The building looks modern from the outside, inside it looks like the original bar area has been there quite a while, they then added a dining room and later a second dining room. The decor is casual tavern style, lots of wood and mellow colors without much extra. The menu is a nice mix of typical bar food with a good selection of fish and seafood which makes sense for a place so near to Chautauqua Lake. Service was good, the waitress was friendly. I ordered the fish and chips since it was highlighted in the menu. The order came out quickly, a huge batter fried fish fillet on top of a load of fries with side cups of tarter sauce and coleslaw. The fries and coleslaw were just what you expect, good but nothing special. The fish was outstanding, mild flaky white fish in a perfectly crunchy coating; delicious and very satisfying. My only complaint was that while it was nicely presented on a square plate, having the huge fish fillet on top of the fries made it difficult to eat since I had to move the fish around to get to the fries and cutting the fish with the fries underneath did not work well. I appreciate attractive food presentation is important, but this was too much food for the size of the plate. I really liked my dinner at Steener's, if they could raise the level of the side dishes to match the fried fish this would be truly exceptional. Keep making great fish, just upgrade the rest of food to match.

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