My first time here - even though this place is a Buffalo institution! I can see why. Steady…read morebusiness on a Saturday during dinner hour means they are doing it right. We waited about ten minutes for a table and enjoyed sitting at the bar for a beer and a drink. Wouldn't have complained if it was a bit longer - nice bar, comfortable, great lighting and ambience, I thought. Prices for beer and a mixed drink are about what you'd expect, won't break the bank. Bartenders were cool! Complimentary peanuts and popcorn in the back, help yourself. We had fun cracking peanuts and the shells on the floor remind me of places I'd go to with my family back in the day. Menu is everything you want when dining in WNY - burgers, wings, beef on weck, sandwich assortment, dinner plates and of course, a terrific fish fry. The fish was my choice, I find a fish fry hard to resist even though the entire menu looked good. Large portion of fish, pub fries, coleslaw and macaroni salad, all perfect. My friend had the black and blue burger with fries and commented how much he enjoyed it. He was also pleased that they cooked it to his requested temperature. Atmosphere in the dining area was very relaxed and the tables filled immediately after anyone left. Like the bar, I thought the lighting was excellent, not too dim but not harsh on the eyes and I found it cool that each table is illuminated more with light from above so you can see to eat just fine. Service was fast, just long enough to finish the peanuts after ordering. So I'm not a beer drinker and can't really comment on the selection but my buddy enjoys the blueberry that seems very popular these days. Overall menu prices are reasonable and in some cases, lower than similar menu items elsewhere. My fish fry was $17.99, pretty good, lots of places ask $22 and even that's reasonable. Definitely would return here.

This is still a go to place for our family. The homemade…read morebrews , food and service is very good. The kids still love the free popcorn and peanuts as well. The food servers are friendly and helpful. Looking forward to stopping by soon to checkout the seasonal brews!

Live Edge Brewing has become a New Year's Eve tradition for my family the last few years as we'll…read moregrab a beer flight and socialize then head home for dinner (get off the roads before all the party-goers are out). I was surprised to see I haven't written a review but I always have a good experience here! For my mom's birthday, she wanted to grab a beer flight and dinner at Live Edge Brewing. We arrived on a Saturday around 4:45pm and took a parking spot close to the entrance. They have a good-size parking lot so no concerns about finding a space. We walked in and saw the "wait to be seated" sign and soon afterward, a young woman came over and asked how many in our party and where we'd like to sit. The three of us decided to sit on their back patio. We picked a table and our waitress soon followed with drink/food menus. All of the tables outside had umbrellas to help shield from the sun, which on this Saturday was out but the temperature was perfect and there was a slight breeze to cool it down a little. The one oddity we had was that our drink menus didn't match as my menu had more taps listed compared to the others I was sitting with, so I ended up getting a drink in my flight they never saw. I slight hiccup but honestly, you can't be too upset with a drink in your hand! Our waitress was young and incredibly personable, friendly, accommodating, answering all our questions about the food and customizing our orders how we wanted them. We might have let it slip that it was my mom's birthday - Our waitress brought her a birthday cake shot to celebrate, which she loved! Our waitress let us take our time sampling our beer flights before placing our food orders. The wait time for our food was very reasonable, maybe 10-15 minutes, I can't remember as we were having too good a time chatting and sipping. For dinner, I ordered their Nashville Hot Chicken Sammy, which is a hand-breaded toaster-oven-baked chicken breast topped with provolone cheese, pickles, and their Nashville hot sauce between a brioche bun and served with a side of tater tots (a small upcharge from their default chips). The sandwich was delicious! Now, for you spice lovers, I didn't find this sandwich very spicy, it was more about the flavor, the tang of the sauce. I didn't mind it not being that spicy, the flavor was excellent! The pickles were thick and had a nice crisp to them and the provolone cheese paired so well with it all. The tater tots were fried perfectly with a crispier exterior but hot, pillowy-soft interior - For the small upcharge, ~$3.00, they were worth it. The portion sizes were perfect as I was perfectly full, I wasn't uncomfortable. The price of my meal was reasonable as well, especially seeing how everything's costing more in 2026. Live Edge Brewing is not only a family favorite but for me, it's a hidden gem. The friendly, laid back, yet still attentive service and country atmosphere have us continuing to come back each New Year's Eve, and now, this could become a new birthday tradition!

We came across this brewery in my WNY beer passport , so we decided to take a nice drive up north…read moreto check this one out . We sat at the bar and ordered two pints - one was an Irish cherry and the other was an Irish stout . The stout had a lot of foam so she gave us a bit extra in a sample glass as well . We also ordered the taproom Chips, which were like an order of nachos but with a beer cheese - for $10 it was a decent portion and the perfect snack to accompany our beer . Occasionally they have entertainment, but not that afternoon . It was a nice stop and I would consider coming again if in the area .

Stopped there for dinner. I got the chicken thighs, the mac & cheese as a side and the jambalaya…read moresausage rice comes with cornbread and a choice of two different sauces. And a side order of french fries I got it's a very cool building when you walk inside with the fireplace sitting area if you want to sit, have a drink. Small bar but excellent . I would definitely recommend if you're looking for some good barbecue.

Popped into this place this afternoon with a friend to have a little Beer & BBQ and was not…read moredisappointed. The place itself is inviting as you pull up, it's basically a victorian style house converted into what is a very cool, casual, dog friendly, brewery & eatery. The service was instantly friendly, inviting and knowledgeable about their beer selection. I tried several and all were really good. Note: if you like sours try the Cherry Cobbler sour it is over the top tasty! Also had the Cran Orange Ale which I could have drink a second one of easily too. Now on to the food... I am from Texas, and am a bit picky over BBQ, especially Brisket. Y'all there's nothing worse than a dry piece of smoked brisket... just sayin'. Anyway, I ordered a couple apps and the two meat plate with Chicken & Brisket, Beans, Slaw & the Mac Salad. Y'all, the brisket was moist tender and nicely marbled. I ate half of it before even opening the sauces! Same to be said for the Chicken, it was tender, with the perfect little hint of smoke, legit delicious! I highly recommend this spot when visiting the area... I will definitely be back my next time through.

What a cool place. There is local art on the walls, and the building is an old church I believe. My…read morewife got the Caesar salad and I had the smash burger. Everything was delicious. The burger had very thin pickles layered on it and that allowed for each bit to have the same flavor, rather than a few pickles in the middle. I got the flight of beers and enjoyed each one. The staff were all friendly and fun.

My boyfriend knew he wanted to come here when we were in the area this week for vacation. We…read moredecided to stop in today (Labor Day) and we are so glad we did! The brewery is in an old church. They left so much of the character from the church and it looked great!! It was all done so well! Arched windows and doors, church pews against one wall for seating at the smaller tables. My boyfriend tried two beers while we were there and wound up getting some to go as well. They do have a food menu although we didn't order any food during our visit.

If cozy, no glitz, bands and noise, thus is the place! Plenty of space to sit and enjoy a good…read morebeer. Beer is actually exceptional! I had the Kraken IPA. I cannot say enough about it! Actually I had a second because it was that good. Extremely knowledgeable bar tender! Very friendly atmosphere and people. Cheers

Such a cute little place! The signature cocktails were delicious, and the bartender was…read morefantastic--super knowledgeable and great at explaining each drink and the story behind its unique name. Absolutely worth a visit. Please go check it out!

We had our daughters wedding reception at Big Ditch it was absolutely amazing. We received so many…read morecompliments on the food we picked the flight of five so much food and everything tasted incredible. Patty helped me arrange everything from out of state. The service the day of was wonderful everyone was helpful and friendly. Our daughter and son in law enjoyed their celebration. I truly couldn't be happier with Big Ditch Brewing.

After Explore Buffalo's Happy Hour Downtown Tour, we ended up here with a free drink ticket for…read moreeach participant. To go with my beer, I ordered their fried sprouts. I'd first had these at taste of buffalo last year and was wow'd by them, so wanted to enjoy them again. I ordered the version with balsamic and goat cheese, and was not disappointed. A good sized serving made for a hearty appetizer! We were able to sit at an outside table so the noise level inside was not an issue; it was easy for the 4 of us to carry on conversation.

This place is exactly what you would expect for a brewery restaurant. They have a beautiful view of…read morethe creek, lots of windows letting in the sunshine, I really like this location for outdoor seating as well. The hostess was a class act, server was great and checked in regularly. The food is good, everything is priced about what I expected except the coffee. They only offer French Pressed coffee for $10 (I was able to have 2.25 cups of coffee). I paid $15 for coffee last time I went so that my friend could have one cup and I had three. Lol I do like the creamer, it was creamy thick, complimented the coffee well. I just couldn't believe I paid that for coffee. Normally, I would only drink 2 cups but drank 3 because I couldn't let it go to waste. Don't judge me, this was for brunch at 11am. Lol I recommend sharing plates. Not because the portion sizes are large or anything but just because everything tastes great, why not sample as much as possible. My friends and I tried a pizza, the AMAZING Mac and Cheese, and another time, I tried the cinnamon roll and eggplant sandwich. The bread was amazing, flavor was good but needed more eggplant. It felt like I was eating more bread than anything hearty inside it. Probably wouldn't order that again next time but it was still good. Their seasoned fries are also very good. The frosting on the cinnamon roll made this treat worth getting, it was a little hard/dry on the outside but I imagine that was just a mistake for that day as maybe it could have came to the table sooner. It was still reallyyyy delicious. I'll be returning again to try some other items but definitely come and bring a date. This is a nice spot for brunch, lunch and dinner, with adult family, friends or a date.

This place has it all-great atmosphere as you're right next to Ellicott Creek and this place has an…read moreamazing outdoor area perfect when the weather is good. Service was excellent. Always there when we needed them and quick to bring back our drinks. Pizza was really, really good. Almost the star of the show if it wasn't for the beer. Had the IPA and the Wit- phenomenal! One of my favorite breweries in Western NY. I can't wait to come back.

Another great discovery thanks to the WNY Craft Brew Tour Cards from Habitat for Humanity. My…read moreselection tonight was their Hefeweizen, which was excellent and I would highly recommend to Hef fans. I paired that with a tasty pile of sweet potato waffle fries and a side of honey for dipping them in. The fries were a perfect blend of crispy outside and soft inside, just a touch of salt, and the honey is genius (it's an extra $1 and well worth it). Several other beers on the menu look tempting too, and they make their own pizza dough! Another plus: the owners are friendly awesome people. I am very likely to return. The inside seating area is larger than it looks like from the outside, with plenty of seating at the bar and at tables, plus an outdoor patio. Restrooms are clearly marked and easy to access. There are several large TVs showing various sports games - no closed captions though. Music is nice, there was an upbeat jazz background while I was there. It's on the louder side but not too loud to have conversations. If you don't get lucky with a parking spot out front, there is a decent sized free parking lot just down the street and around a corner. This is another win for the beer passport!

Nice variety of tasty in-house brews! Prosper clearly has its regulars, but there were a fantastic…read moreplace to drop into on a holiday season night. The place is huge with ample seating at both the bar and tables. Almost everyone was at the bar and we wanted to taste our beers in peace, so we went for a table. My wife and I each got a flight, so I got to try most of their offerings. My favorites were the Steampunk Cider and the Winter Ale. Both were packed with flavor! The bartender was friendly and checked on us a few times, even though he was swamped by those at the bar. We didn't opt for any food from the kitchen, but were glad to see there's the option to chow down while drinking. An added perk was that finding parking on a weeknight was super easy. We were able to practically park in front of it. I would definitely return. Cool little spot!

A friend and I came to The Ridge West Seneca earlier in 2026 for a late dinner, well, he had dinner…read moreand I enjoyed a few St. Patrick's Day-themed cocktails. After seeing his dinner though, I was kicking myself for not ordering food. Recently, I had the opportunity to rectify that and I'm glad I did! Around 5:30pm on a Thursday, I pulled into the huge parking lot (which looking at my first review, is now paved!) and found a spot pretty close to the main entrance. Walking in, there's a host stand straight ahead with a brewery to the right and the dining room to the left. I took a moment to wander around and came away impressed with how large The Ridge West Seneca is. Afterward, I found most of my group had been seated at a both right near the entrance. Cups and glass bottles of water were spread out and menus were laid in front of us. I had a pretty good idea of what I wanted to order but looking over the menu, The Ridge has a great variety of food. Our waitress was great with our group of five, one being a (almost) two-year-old. Our waitress was friendly, personable, did a great job checking on us throughout the evening, I know I was at ease throughout the evening. After a few minutes looking at the menu, we all placed our orders and then sat back and caught up. As I mentioned earlier, it's very spacious inside with music playing over the speakers, some TVs playing sports, and plenty of people enjoying the evening. I've seen The Ridge advertise their outdoor patio and seeing it in person, it looked awesome! The turnaround time from ordering to our dinners arriving was very reasonable, what I would expect for a group our size. For dinner, I ordered their Rustler Burger (8 oz. burger topped with cheddar cheese, a couple strips of bacon, BBQ sauce, crispy onion strings, fried jalapenos, and siracha aioli between a toasted brioche bun), cooked "medium", with a side of fries and their roasted red pepper fry sauce. The burger was excellent!! A hearty patty, cooked to a perfect "medium", topped with nice, big, crispy pieces of bacon, nicely melted cheddar cheese and plenty of crispy onion strings and fried jalapenos on both the top and bottom! The siracha aioli was creamy with a nice spicy, slightly sweet flavor. The fries were cooked perfectly - not soft but not crunchy, perfectly crispy and nicely seasoned. The roasted red pepper fry sauce had a thick texture and great, almost smoky flavor. They have several other fry sauces to pick from so I'll switch it up the next time I come. The portion sizes here are excellent - I've been to other restaurants where their side of fries is... weak, but The Ridge West Seneca, between the generous amount of fries and the big burger, I was far from disappointed! For the price, between the excellent quality and great portions, I thought the price was in-line, very reasonable! I, and the group I was with, had a great experience at The Ridge West Seneca! Friendly staff, great food (both quality and portions), and a cool atmosphere. Whenever I have friends or family in town, I would not hesitate bringing them to The Ridge West Seneca - I know I'm looking forward to coming back again!

This place will definitely be added to my frequent dining locations! An absolute hidden gem in West…read moreSeneca. Decent prices for large portions of amazing food. We got the Viking Stinger Mac and Sunrise Smash burger. Both phenomenal dishes, and the French fries were some of the best I've had in the area. Make sure that if you're getting the Mac that you're ready to carb load because this was definitely not a healthy dish but a great indulgence. The restaurant itself has a relaxed atmosphere with indoor and outdoor dining along with a bar. Inside was a bit noisier so we went outside and even though it's off a main road, the vibe was still good. Service was quick for a Sunday evening. We will definitely be back at this location soon!

Adult grilled cheese panini 8/10 Definitely was a lot more…read morebread than expecting but the flavor of the cheese was good, it just needed more. Also the crust was super crunchy and hard. Italian deli panini 8/10 Pesto was good. But again, a lot of bread, needed more deli meats!

Great drinks and ambience, don't order pizza. We didn't expect much but the pepperoni looked…read morefreezer burned and the cheese was gross (wasn't much on it either). The pizza was sourced from Rochester and I don't know if they were frozen but it was gross.