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    2 Forks Up

    3.0 (363 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Bars, Seafood
    Closed • 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Menu, August '2026.
    Anna W.

    We had such a fun evening at 2 Forks Up! I had no idea what to expect. Since we had a special occasion to celebrate, I decided to make a reservation, and I'm glad I did. But let's start from the beginning--briefly, I promise. An idea for a quick getaway came up, a flight to Maine for lobster. However, reality turned out differently, and this time we couldn't make it happen. We still wanted lobster for our special dinner. 2 Forks Up looked like the perfect spot - very laid-back, simple, without any unnecessary frills. In addition, "born in Maine, the owner, always dreamed of bringing what made his home-state special somewhere new. Luckily for locals, his compass led him in the direction of Western New York". Lucky us! :) It was only late Tuesday afternoon, and the restaurant's parking lot was surprisely packed already. A great sign, right? The host was very pleasant and offered us well-wishes for our special occasion (I mentioned it when making the reservation). That was very nice. Unfortunately, they gave us the table facing the servers' station. I couldn't believe we had been assigned it. Someone else might not mind it at all, but I am particularly sensitive to my surroundings. Maybe it was a punishment for being ten minutes late for the reserved time slot :)? Fortunately, changing tables was not a problem, although the dining room was already almost completely full with guests. Our server, Colleen, was the best! She was really nice, friendly and professional. We knew we came for 'Lobster Dinner'. For appetizers, we ordered a 'Dozen Steamers' (a dozen clams steamed and served with lemon, butter and a roll). It was a tasty treat, but I wouldn't order it again. These clams were exceptionally small. The 'Lobster Dinner', two whole Maine lobsters were served with coleslaw (not my favorite, but still good), vegetable (corn) and butter. There weren't any specials offered that day. The restaurant, or at least the largest dining room we were in, had an unusual, exotic atmosphere. I liked the high wooden ceiling with its rotating fans. It had a truly chilling vibe. Not sure what to add. We had a great time over dinner, but I mentioned it already:). Our lobsters looked perfect and tasted delicious. We got messy. Good time! I felt truly welcomed. We took the time to enjoy the experience. What's more?! At the end we were surprised with a complimentary chocolate cake! What a thoughtful gesture. They really made us feel extra special. On the way out we went out through a much smaller room, which definitely felt cooler. Possibly the only space with an air conditioner. The restaurant has an outdoor seating area as well.

    Michael R.

    I got the 3 lobster special they were running! The lobster was good not the best I've had but kind of sweet and steamed well . The corn was the normal steam pot corn a bit chewy but tasty the wife got the lobster tacos it was very chewy and tasteless When they brought her plate a French fry fell off the waitress sad sorry but never picked it up it was there when we left it was in the middle of the floor luckily we were in a corner no one stepped in it and slipped

    2 whole lobsters with sides
    Judith C.

    Service was terrific! Our server Matthew treated us as if we were the only customers there.... Informative and helpful. Food was perfect. This place is quaint and important for us... locally owned. Even the hostess was wonderful. I have mobility issues and she kindly and patiently waited for me. Most hostesses rush to the table and don't wait for me to keep up. It was a small gesture but kind. The restaurant is handicapped accessible too.

    Amber F.

    The food was absolutely great! I ordered the crab legs and got six for $51 which is honestly a steal considering the quality and portion size. They were fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. The only thing that would've made this a full five-star experience for me is a tea candle butter warmer. Having warm butter throughout the meal really elevates crab legs, and that small touch would've taken everything to the next level. The place itself isn't fancy, but that's completely okay. Some of the best food comes from spots that focus more on flavor than décor, and this is definitely one of those places. I'd happily come back for the crab legs again!

    Coleslaw, corn, & roll
    Rebecca S.

    I was asked if this was a special on the 3 lobsters for $51 & yes it was. I don't know how often they have this. I saw in another review that they did the same thing with crab legs for a special.

    My husband and I came here for our anniversary and had their 3lobster special. We ordered clams casino and a dozen steamers as well. All of the food was great. The small piece of corn is unnecessary. We were focused on our lobster which was cooked perfectly. Our waiter was fantastic. The restaurant itself could use a little updating but that won't deter us from coming back

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    gary s.

    I don't know why this restaurant gets such low reviews. We've never had a bad meal here. I came here for the 3 main lobster dinner for $49. The lobsters ,as usual, were cooked perfectly The dinner comes with half ear of corn(which is stingy),coleslaw and roll and butter.My wife enjoyed her Fried Shrimp Dinner and or friends raved about their Beer Battered Fish Fries. Even though the restaurant was packed our meals came out promptly. They have inside and outside seating. You come here for the food not the decor.

    Mushy lobster

    Wow. Drove 2 hours to go there for what we thought was going to be great and it sucked! TIC TOC made it look huge and delicious ! Crab looked so great as well as the lobster roll.. well we were FOOLED!! Crab was old looking and small! Lobster roll looked like mush!! Sent the crab back! Lobster was mush but had a tiny bit of flavor! What a disappointment after driving just for what we thought was going to be great! FALSE advertisement and a SCAM! Gross gross gross and we were MAD. Entry into the place should have scared us away due to the old filth on the floor.. snow salt bags rotting there must be from past winters along with junk! Wow!! Look at my pics of what we got then look at the advertisement pics on tic toc below them!! SCAM. Don't waste your $$$$$. It was expensive too!

    This is the second time at 2-Forks but they either changed the chef, menu or both as the food was night and day different. Previously it seemed to be focused on fried options where now it's shifted to fresh seafood and the quality shows. Maybe that's why the rating is so low. Ordered the steamed clams as appetizer, followed by lobster and crab leg entrees and tiramisu for dessert. I could not imagine the amount of food you get for the price. Clams were a little over $1/each, 2 lobsters (w/sides) for $40 and the 6-king crabs legs (w/sides) was $50 and all of it was what you would expect from a more higher end establishment (think more Remington tavern and less Storming Crab). It's the only time I've ordered shell fish where I've had to get a to-go box. The dessert choices were also pretty exceptional, perhaps too many with about 20 different options, and the tiramisu tasted home made. Honestly, the only knock on the place is that the decor feels a little dated and the patio where we sat could use a fresh coat of paint and some weed pulling but I almost hope they leave it how it is to avoid them raising prices. If you are looking for some great seafood around Buffalo at a reasonable price, this should be right there at the top of the list

    Surf and Turf
    Laura S.

    I'm a bit late in posting my recent reviews. We were in at the restaurant a little over a week ago. It was 7/2... me, my fiance, and his mom. She had heard great things and loves seafood so she wanted to check it out. The website sounds great, the yelp reviews and photos sent me in a bit hesitant. Upon arrival, Mom was glad there was a ramp since the stairs outside are a bit steep. We had a reservation and were seated immediately. Unfortunately inside there were almost as many steps to get back down to the seating area. There is a back door of sorts that goes out to the patio that she could've used but we didn't know. It wasn't busy at all. There is a good amount of seating and we were one of just a handful of parties there. It took a while before the waitress came over to take a drink order. Mom ordered the clam chowder, and I had the corn and shrimp chowder that came with my platter. The corn chowder was delicious. I mean, one of the best soups I've had ever. Mom preferred it to her clam chowder. For our meals, she had the fish fry, I had the fisherman's platter and my fiance had the shrimp surf and turf. Mom felt the fish fry was very greasy, and she was not a fan of the cole slaw. I agreed when I tried it, but cole slaw is one of those "to each their own foods." My fisherman's platter had a good amount of food. Don't forget it included my soup. Then it had fried shrimp, calamari, cod, crab cake and fries. I'm not a calamari person, but you can't substitute it out, so I have no feedback there. The cod and shrimp were both over fried. The crab cake was good but the menu says crabcakeS and there was one. It seemed like a frozen, not fresh or homemade cake. But it was good. The meal wasn't horrible but it left something to be desired. The sidewinder fries are fabulous though. The surf and turf meal was mostly a win. Steak was cooked well, potatoes and veggies were good. Shrimp was also overcooked. I am disappointed that we weren't blown away because I loved the shrimp chowder and definitely want to go back for more!

    Lobster tacos

    This restaurant is amazing. I have zero complaints. Our server was amazing. We ordered and got our food so fast. I don't think I've ever experienced this type of service at a restaurant. The food was amazing. If I could give this restaurant a 10 I would.

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