Great time here at Vice, nice big booths with high walls for privacy, service was great with not just our server but several others removing plates and asking how everything was. Everything came out at once and by the time we were ready for the prosciutto and pear pizza (delicious btw) id was kinda cold, asking to have it put back in the oven for a quick re-heat was not a problem. The place is clean with a really nice atmosphere. Will definitely be returning. OH... get the French onion soup, it wont dissapoint. read more

Great bourbon selection, very friendly staff, excellent burgers and dip. Just our second time here and our server remembered us and came up with an "off menu" cocktail that suited my fiancée's tastes! read more

We went for food and drinks after a show at Shea's on 12/29. I've been here twice before and I was not too impressed with the quality of the food. We've been to Neat on Transit Rd countless times and the menus are almost identical. This was around the time that Vice opened. After this visit, I HAVE to give them 5/5 stars for incredible service and delicious food! We were greeted by the hostess as soon as we walked in and we didn't have to wait long at all for a table. We both ordered the bourbon burger, which was amazing and craving it now as I write this review at 9AM on a Friday morning. I wish I took a picture of it. The burger alone took up half the plate. The rest consumed by french fries, blue cheese (of course), and aioli sauce! The server, Dan F., was nothing short of exceptional. He didn't bother us constantly which we always love and made sure we were enjoying our visit. The manager came by to also check on us and we told him how great the atmosphere was and that our server was awesome. Glad to see he was pleased by the compliments!! We will be coming back for those amazing bourbon burgers and great service! Thank you again, Dan F and Vice family! 10000/10! read more

Started with the bourbon meatballs - they were okay but overcooked and a little dry. Also tried the blackened mahi-mahi with Brussels and cauliflower. Fish was good, the veggies were barely cooked and bland. We also had the scallops and pork and found the veggies to be the same. Our server Diana was really kind, checked back frequently. The host needs to be more helpful and knowledgeable about parties arriving separately and walking people to tables. He also had no idea how to direct us to the parking garage. The managers on duty each came over to check on us which was great but one made a gross comment about wishing he could sit with us and if he could he would pay for the meal. Super Inappropriate and I hope he felt that in my response. Seems like the right choices for food are appetizers and the pizzas for now. Good drink selection. Overall this place has potential because the space is really nice but the staff seems incredibly inexperienced for the price point and vibe, hopefully it just needs time. Pic of the mahi mahi - the lighting makes everything looks red, though. read more

Vice - Mahi mahi - Brussels/cauliflower were undercooked...sauce was weird and not complimentary of the dish. - New American Near Me - Buffalo, New York

I almost want to give this place a 3.5 stars. I first waited at the door for 15 minutes before someone came to help me. The menu looks really great and the pictures online do too so I tried the Brussels and the Ruben pizza. I also ordered a signature drink vice mule. The drink didn't taste like there was anything booze in it at all. The Brussels I thought were the best thing, they were like crunchy sweet and savory. The pizza was too greasy or too much dressing, not enough Krout. I would like to go back to try an entree give it a second shot. read more

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It's about time a restaurant and bar like Vice opened in the downtown area. Buffalo seriously lacks upscale whiskey bars like Vice. It turns out the restaurant Neat has the same owner, so it is owned by someone with experience in the restaurant business. For a slightly higher cost, you get to enjoy a fun night out with a group of friends over delicious food and a wide variety of drinks, all of which are high quality. This is also a fantastic date spot if you are trying to impress and show him/her a great time. The restaurant is located in the 500 Pearl building - you can access it through the Aloft Hotel lobby or directly from Franklin Street. They have adequate seating at the bar and there are many large booths available as well, which is great if you have a party of more than 4 people. I loved the ambience - the atmosphere is quite vibrant throughout the large space regardless of where you sit. Even when the restaurant is full, you can still hear the people in your party without difficulty. I loved observing the bar, which has shelves that are full of top-shelf liquor. There are garage doors just behind the bar along Franklin Street, which they plan to open during the summer months - what a great place to spend an early evening! Let's talk about the drink menu menu. It is quite extensive with a variety of wines and liquors. They of course have a plentiful amount of whiskey and bourbon to choose from. They also make their own cocktails - my friend ordered the Vice Mule, which is actually tequila based and he loved it. I had the Old Fashion which they made with Three Chord Bourbon - it was delicious and I barely tasted the alcohol! Meanwhile, another friend had Blue Moon while his date had EBC Blueberry Wheat. None of us ordered wine but I was impressed with the options. Of note, I'm not sure if I'm 100% correct, but they mentioned how for a monthly fee you can bring your own alcohol which they will then serve to you while you dine with them (it is essentially free bottle service with your own drink). They store your alcohol in a locker once you leave. I suppose it is worth the price if you plan on going there on a weekly basis and only purchase top-shelf drinks. The dinner menu also has plentiful options. I skipped the appetizer this time since I had lunch, however my friend ordered the wood fired meatballs appetizer which was quite delicious and could honestly be a meal in itself. A friend ordered the Baja Fish tacos which he enjoyed, however it was a bit small. I had the Norwegian Cod Piccata - the fish was delicious and I also loved the cauliflower rice medley that came with it. The only critique I have is that I wish the meal was a tad larger. Then again, had I ordered an appetizer, perhaps that would not have been an issue. I guess worst case scenario is that you take your leftovers home if you have an app! Meanwhile, the pizza menu looks absolutely outstanding and I regret not trying it! It would probably be great to split with someone too. Lastly, the assistant general manager was quite present and introduced herself to my table to make sure we were being well taken care of. Our waitress did a fantastic job taking care of us. I can tell the restaurant is ran like a well-oiled machine! I encourage all of you to dress up and visit Vice with a group of friends or a significant other. You will enjoy the atmosphere and the amazing food and drinks they have to offer! read more

Vice - Norwegian Cod Piccata - New American Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Everything was wonderful! Service was great with Sam and food was delicious ! Ambiance was modern and fun! read more

Great food, great service! Server was super nice, salad was a good size, french onion soup was flavorful and cheesy.

Went the first week they opened and while they were still working out some kinks with staffing, the food was excellent. The Brussels sprouts are a must-have to start your meal out. The second time I went, service was much better, but the food was sub-par. Great flavors, but it seemed as though the food was sitting a while before it got to the table. Overall, super cool vibe inside and can't wait to go back when it is warmer and they have the windowed garage doors open to enjoy the fresh air. Very close to the Chippewa strip and many more bars and restaurants. read more

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Amazing restaurant! Its a great addition to the area (i'm not sure if its new or not) Super huge and spacious location, so people aren't on top of each other. I went around 3-5 on a Sunday and it wasn't crowded at all. They play good music, and its a cool vibe all around. They even have a little balcony area on the second floor. I definitely recommend their meatball appetizer. I have never had meatballs served like this. It was super unique and delicious. Brunch was pretty good, but the service was amazing! Seriously, such great staff. This is a really fun and modern spot. Great to get together with friends or even a date! And the prices weren't bad either :) read more

Vice - Meatballs - New American Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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I really enjoyed this restaurant. It's super annoying that they don't take reservations because it's quite popular and was packed the day we went. We received a $50 gift card as apart of the perks with booking a stay. It was what of prompted me to give it a try. It's nice to have an on site restaurant at the hotel. We went down for dinner on a Friday at 7pm and we're told we could get the high top chairs or have a half hour wait for a table. We decided to wait. They took my number and said they would text me. It was more than a half hour but it was OK because we got to check out the bar across the way called WXYZ. It wasn't for me but whatever! When they text us we were seated quickly on the main floor. There were several busy tables but they were all spaced out appropriately. Our server Nicholas was amazing. A real legend!! He was working the room, bouncing from one table to the next, hyping up one Birthday girl to the next and even cracked jokes at our table. A real people person who didn't let the stress of a busy night flustered him. A+++ For starters we got the corn fritters and arancini balls. They were good. They came out hot and fast. I'm sure they were frozen or pre-made because it was almost too quick but enjoyable nonetheless. I ordered the ricotta pesto (added sausage) and my boyfriend ordered the blackened Mahi Mahi. It was good. I enjoyed the pizza but next time I would try something else. My boyfriend loved his dinner. He really liked the way it was seasoned. A bit too salty for both if us (which is saying a lot if my bf says something is salty because he loves salty). But overall it was good. The fish came with Brussel sprouts that were a bit under done but they had good flavor. At the end of the meal I told Nicholas it was my boyfriends birthday and he did not miss a beat. After wrapping up one table's celebration he disappeared and came our way with a little candle in the salted caramel chocolate cookie sundae. He didn't sing happy birthday but the energy was amazing. I asked to do a shot and Nicholas slyly suggested a "sultry" the he gave a alias name to. A shot that shall go unnamed and my bf was all for it. So he brought them over and took a video for us. It was so great. My bf had to take the shot with no hands and he did a great job. In the end the food was ok but if you eat to have a super fun night out and have a few drinks with your friends this is a nice eace to go. The people are wonderful and the service was fast. I think I'd like to check it out for Sunday brunch one day soon. read more

Definitely come back here! Food is great and the service was good. The wings are a must! My husband had the onion soup and he said it was amazing. Nice atmosphere!! read more

The atmosphere is minimalist industrial, clean, and well lit with Edison light bulbs. Brian, a manager, actively managed the room and was attentive to us. He was professional and vibrant. Carla C was our server and was actively training a fellow employee. She was effervescent and professional and knew the menu to offer educated opinions. It was recommended we get the chicken wings crispy, and they didn't disappoint. The garlic parmesan and Buffalo styles were fabulous with the side of bleu cheese. The bourbon butter BBQ chicken pizza was tasty. The prosciutto and sweet pear was excellent. Both were baked well with a crispy cornmeal dusted crust. The peanut butter pie with dark ganache was the perfect ending to the meal. We have takeout for tomorrow's dinner. read more

Ambiance: New place, cool hype vibe. It was super packed on a Friday night. We were seated in a part of the restaurant where it looked like an extension and apart from the rest of the place and not as cool. Drinks: They have a nice variety of whiskeys but their specialty is on the bourbon side. $13 for a cocktail and $16 for a double Basil Hayden's seem fair to me for a downtown location. They don't have much other cocktail options if you don't like whiskey. Lucky for me, I do! Appetizers: We had the "Award winning" braised short rib soup. First spoonful, AMAZING! Deep, complex, rich and unctuous. After second and third, it becomes overly salty! So, underwhelming. We also tried the brussel sprouts with bacon, it was a little bit disappointing, because it tasted burnt. Main: We had the bourbon burger and the pear and prosciutto pizza. The burger was dry. Disappointing. I was surprised when our server (who was really nice by the way) did not ask us about out preferred cook level for the patties. I enjoy the flavor combination of sweet and savory but the pizza was overly on the sweet side. So I personally did not enjoy it much. Overall: I would go again for a couple of drinks and hanging out with friends. Maybe not for dinner. read more

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Cool place with a good vibe. It is loud though so wouldn't recommend it for a romantic night out, but it is really great for hanging out with a group of friends. We were a group of 6 and had reservations and we were seated almost immediately but the section of the restaurant where they seated us was super boring. It seemed like it had been added to the main section after the whole thing was built. It just didn't go with the rest of the place. For drinks, I got the mule which was good. Appetizers: The Brussels Sprouts which tasted burnt and their "award winning " braised short rib soup which was tasty but unfortunately way too salty to enjoy. Main Course: I shared a Bourbon Burger and a Prosciutto and pear pizza and disliked both. The burger was below average and very dry. The pizza was way way too sweet. I had had sweet combinations with prosciutto on my pizza before (like prosciutto and fig pizza) and the right way to make it is that the sweet and salty should balance each other out not feel like you're eating a spoonful of honey with each bite. All in all, cool place for a drink and hang out, maybe go there to meet people but I wouldn't go there for their food. read more

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great service and food. Our food was late being brought out but we were in no rush anyways, but since we waited longer than usual they took our tacos off. Sam was our server and she was the best read more

11-15-24 Service was terrific! Shy is a very attentive server. Her manager, Melanie, made us feel right at home. Spinach artichoke dip was surprisingly delicious, better than anywhere we've had it. Shrimp tacos were spicy but tasty and plentiful. These dishes were an ample meal. And Manhattan with Buffalo Trace bourbon is worth coming back. read more

Cool trendy atmosphere in 500 Pearl. I went here for dinner with my mom before a show at sheas. It was busy but luckily we had a reservation. The staff were friendly and attentive. I ordered a chop salad which came in 2 sizes, small and large. The salad was good loaded with bacon and the dressing was flavorful. It wasn't the most profound dinner but hit the spot. read more

Great night out! Daria was our server and she recommended to me the blackened salmon and was one of the best salmon dishes I've had! Great service great vibes read more

This review is for service only. Have never had a better server than Naitza. Thank you for the hospitality and amazing service. GOAT!!!

My advice if you think you want to do go Vice - Do Not Waste Your Time Or Money. 5:00 reservations, get seated at 5:30. Will we make it to Sheas for 6:30 show! I don't know. We may not even see our food before the show starts. Waitress drops off a plate with silverware announcing we don't have any napkins to give you. WTF? Atmosphere is very sketchy. Oh, and the nerve of management to add a 20% tip to all bills and then to also add the blurb to feel free to add an additional tip. Perhaps in someone else's reality. Not mine! Will not be returning!!! read more

Food was hot and delicious but took forever to come out. Service was sub par - when we asked for check it took Sari 40 minutes to bring check then when she took the payment method we told her we had an engagement to get to she told us she was moving as fast as she could ! She definitely did not earn a 20% gratuity that was added to the bill. read more

Tatum crushed it best server. we enjoyed our food. cauliflower was bomb. and so was the pizza

This was my first time at Vice. I came with a friend before a show. Restaurant was busy, but not swamped- by restaurant choice. They couldn't take walk-ins bc of the number of reservations. O appreciate this. Because of their planning I had attentive service and delicious food that came quickly. Emma was fabulous and checked in frequently without making my party feel rushed. read more

Made reservation prior to a shea's performance. It was the first time trying Vice, and probably the last. My friend & i ordered the Brisket soup to which was warm at best. My crock had ONE piece of Brisket in it! They did replace my friends crock with a hotter crock. i chose not to take up the offer of a replacement. (How hard is it to serve a crock of hot soup!!!) the ladies had a Burrata Salad & a crock of French Onion to which were OK, nothing special. My friend and I sheared an order of Bang Bang Shrimp. Now I've had BBS all over the USA, I've never had it were as its coated in Italian seasoned bread crumbs and a little drizzle of a spicy sauce. It was horrible & so disappointing. The place was very cold & way to noisy to enjoy an evening. The table to our right was less than 2' away thus cross conversation was annoying. I will state the waitress did a good job try to make our time nice. Sorry Vice, but you struck OUT !!! read more

Brianna was our waitress and she was very good! The only thing that put us off was when we walked in with a reservation the workers at the front were visibly talking and making fun of us. Other than that our food was good! The burrata salad was huge and the pizza was large! read more

Kayla and Pricilla are the best!! Love their energy. Super interesting conversation. The Best! . read more

Savannah was an amazing waitress !!!!! Food was so Good we got the cauliflower and tuna :) read more

Vice is the BEST place to enjoy great food and atmosphere! Our waitress, Liza B was awesome and so friendly! The wood fire pizzas were fabulous! We loved the sweet and spicy cauliflower was to DIE FOR! We are coming back soon!!! read more

Service was incredible! Heather was our amazing server! The food was great, I had the beet and goat salad.

Went to Vice with a girlfriend on a Friday night. We ordered wings, fries and drinks. Everything tasted great. Love the vibe here and the atmosphere read more

Whitney was amazing: welcoming, friendly & took good care of us while we watched the game.

Stopped in here with a group of coworkers for a beverage after work on a Friday night. Was in the mood for something sweet and visually appealing, told this to our server, and she definitely delivered with a recommendation. The adios pantelones drink not only had a hilarious name, but I had a sugared rim and a beautiful strawberry containing ice cube. It was one of the best cocktails I've ever had, would definitely recommend and will be coming back! Cool bar area and hip vibes throughout the spacious main area. plenty of parking in the parking deck next door for three dollars an hour also free street parking on surrounding streets after 6pm. read more

Vice - Adios pantelones - New American Near Me - Buffalo, New York

The seasonal drinks were tasty and Tatum was a great server who was friendly and attentive!

AVOID!!! Pure trash. They charge an automatic 20% gratuity even if you're a party of 1 at the bar! The food is mediocre at best. Service and ambiance is subpar and they do not verbally disclose the automatic gratuity fee and expect you to read fine print on the menu when you're distracted by the food and drink items. Shady business. Shady management. Shady servers who make you feel stupid for asking a simple question as to why you're getting an auto 20% fee for dining by yourself at the bar. It's empty for a reason. If I can save you some money, DO NOT DINE HERE!!! If I could give a negative rating I would. This business is the definition of trash and poor business practices to swindle people. read more

The bar is very overcrowded but the food is delicious and the musics mixed with the atmosphere is great for all purposes! Super cute place for birthdays and special occasions read more

Always a great time at Vice!! Our server Liv was so nice, our food was amazing, and I'll continue to come back.

We dined there after a Bisons game. Had a good dinner and waitress was nice, BUT.. I paid the bill with a credit card, and accidentally left my card in the book that the check came in. I called the next day to see if I could recover my CC. The staff never returned my call about the incident, I was quite eager to see if they had found it, and NOTHING! No return call. No response what-so-ever. Poor customer service. Very disappointed with the Management. read more

Our server, Brianna, was friendly and efficient. Made sure our food and drinks were timely so we could make our show. Very tasty fish tacos and Brussels sprouts! read more

Savannah was awesome, she put up with my friend and his bottomless "mim mims". We love the vibe here, music on point. Had a great brunch after the Dua Lipa concert. Table ordered avocado toast, breakfast pizza, and toast with the strawberry champagne jelly. Must of been good because there were no left overs. Tried to come here last night (Saturday) for dinner, but the wait was too long. Make ressys if you plan on coming here late night. read more

Vice - Day after dua lipa - New American Near Me - Buffalo, New York