We came here for a Ride for Roswell fundraiser "Beers and Gears." We donated to the Ride and received 2 tickets for 2 beers. We had the Beer that Tastes Like Beer and Flow Rider. Both were very tasty and delicious. We decided to order food as well . We got the pulled pork quesadilla and the Short Ribs. We enjoyed both very much. The menu should state that it's A short rib, as there was only one served.. This is a fun place with tasty food and beer. read more

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The food was amazing. I came with my wife and two younger kids. It was very welcoming and a great atmosphere for us. The kids loved it and had fun. My wife and I both got a flight and every drink was great. read more

Got a table right away, quick attentive service, good food, typical brewery atmosphere. Not bad for a Saturday night. Definitely will come again read more

Big Ditch Brewing - Stinger wrap - New American Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Big Ditch has great beer (Hayburner is one of our favorites), but we don't go to the brewery all that often now that I no longer work downtown. We stopped by for a drink and got a side order of tater. The tots did not disappoint and came with your choice of dipping sauces. We had the salt & vinegar aioli and I highly recommend it. It had just the right amount of vinegar, so it wasn't overpowering. The beer was wonderful, as usual. I also found that the service was much better than I remembered it being. Our bartender was excellent, attentive, and very personable. Thanks for a great stop on a Saturday afternoon! read more

It's rare to find a brewery that check all the boxes; great beer, high quality food, excellent service, and an engaging atmosphere. We visited Buffalo over a long weekend and enjoyed Big Ditch Brewery so much we dined here twice. I highly recommend the Dayburner IPA and Reuben sandwich. You'll be hard pressed to find a pairing as delightful. read more

Big Ditch Brewing - Reuben - New American Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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I really enjoy the beer offerings here, at least one is in my fridge no matter the time of year. Decided to stop in for brunch since their socal media lured me with delicious looking foods! The wait wasn't long when we got there but the opening rush cleared them out of the brunch menu items I was interested in. Switched to a burger, it was perfectly cooked and the bruben hash I was able to taste was good too. Our server was very busy and apologetic but we noticed no glitches aside from the absent food items. Apparently there was a line around the building when they opened. I'm not sure if that's the norm but we had a wonderful brunch complete with a mimosa flight and a couple 4 packs to go. read more

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My fiance and I came here for dinner and we loved it! We have been here many times before, so we decided to come back since we were in the area. I absolutely am obsessed with their chicken Mac and cheese. It is so cheesy and delicious. My fiance tried their new tortellini and he really enjoyed it and said he would get it again. We also got the loaded tots special for the chiefs game and they were great! The space is large and was all decorated for Christmas. The server, hostess, and manager were all so friendly as my fiance needed to purchase a keg. Highly recommend! read more

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After a shuffling around holiday markets around downtown Buffalo, food was a must. Someone in our group suggest Big Ditch, and away we went. A beer and food sounded good. Despite it being relatively busy (nearly 5pm on a Saturday evening), we were seated immediately. We were served fairly quickly and orders taken. For some reason, I gravitated toward the "Make Me Wanna Stout." It was a cool evening and a stout sounded like an ideal cold weather beer. It did not disappoint. Food wise, I really wanted the Hayburner Chili, as it said it was a meat based chili. I looked up pix on Yelp and it appeared it had beans...despite no mention of them in the meat based bio. I'm that odd guy who hates beans in chili. So I asked, and yep...beans, so it was a no-go. Moved onto my second option, the Hot Honey Chicken sandwich. Like the beer, it did not disappoint. I was happy with my selection. Everyone else in our group seemed to enjoy their choices. Win-Win for all. Despite the busyness of the restaurant, service was great. Food and drink awesome too. read more

I love the atmosphere and the food here (every time I've had it) is amazing. Haven't had anything I didn't enjoy. The portions are large and I feel like I am getting a good value for my money. I only drink sours and ciders and I feel they always have some tasty options on tap. Friends of mine drink other kinds of beer and have said that Big Ditch knows what they are doing and their beer is really tasty. All in all it's a great place to pop into and worth the wait if there is a line. read more

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The food here was great! There were 7 in our group and we ordered salads, burgers, pasta, cocktails and roasted pork sandwiches. The service was excellent-Jodi was very pleasant and attentive. She did a stellar job! The ambiance here is casual and fun. There's a great outdoor dining area, a huge main level dining area with a large bar, and a lower level dining area too! Nice to go for a walk along the Erie Canal after dining. There's a loyalty program you can sign up for. We think Big Ditch is a great addition to the Lockport area! Keep up the great work! read more

This place is normal a 5 because generally I've always had good experiences here. Great beer, great food, great service. But need to share an experience de today 11/27 that has left a sour note. Came for Stoutsgiving as a group of us always do annually. This year we had 12 people. I arrived first at 1145. It was busy .. as expected.' Hostess checked upstairs and said there was space. So she was setting it up .. I assumed. Keep in Mind there were three 4 tops right by the door that could have been put together. But I didn't mind going upstairs. So I waited. About 5..10 minutes after I checked in a party of "8" arrived. Hostess had room upstairs. They were seated. I was t worried because obviously 12 is bigger than 8. About 2 minutes later another employee comes down "the 8 top just said they meant 8 adults 3 kids". So what happened? They stole part of the table meant for my group. The hostess comes to me and says "do it might be like 25 minutes to get you a table". I know what happened. And I said to her "the 8 too got my table? So what it sounds like is they need to be told no or to get up". Obviously this did not happen because it was easier to push me out then tell the table that lied to get seats that they couldn't have the extra space. So My group had to wait 1 hour to be seated. When we were seated .. not a single apology or any acknowledgment of what occurred. That's not ok. We never should have had to wait because of that other group that lied (and no ., there were no reservations by anyone at this place). I messaged Big Ditch about this. I know today is busy and didn't expect an immediate response. I get people don't like conflict but what happened was unprofessional and wrong. I would recommend to any parties to ask where they intend to seat you and keep an eye on it (don't lie to scam into a bigger seat). Maybe that group made a mistake. But it should not have caused my group to be so significantly inconvenienced. Whether I come to Big Ditch once a year or monthly or weekly .. shouldn't matter. Staff needs training on how to handle these situations. As it is .. I'm frustrated and mad about what happened today. Quite a sour taste in my mouth for a place I do generally not. Side note: our server was fantastic and I would happily request him in the future. Food and drinks were great. No complaints there at all. **not sure how to reply to Matt's comment. I would happily give a five star review for another experience. I'll be back and I'm happy to give another honest review, this one was based on this singular experience. For the record though .. my party was here before the party with children. So yes you should have either had them move or just said you could not give them the extra table. It's unfortunate for them but my party was there first. I was nice about it that day. There was also the darker area you weren't seating that day on the second level. You could have put my party there and not say the other area up there you ended up putting us. read more

We stopped here for a quick drink on a Thursday at 4pm and were seated right away. We shared a flight and enjoyed all of our picks - an Oktoberfest that had a nice sweetness to it, a sour beer that was pleasantly sour and fruity but not TOO sour, a mellow wheat beer, an easy to drink IPA, and a cinnamon apple beer. The flight came with five 5 oz pours and it was the perfect amount. By the time we left at 5pm, every table was packed! The space is airy with lots of seating and our server was pleasant and funny! We found street parking right out front. read more

Big Ditch Brewing - New American Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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Not a lot, if any, vegan options and the server wasn't really knowledgeable about the food at all. The first thing he said was it's all a shared workspace, which was helpful to know but also showed the business knows but doesn't care about vegan options. The server said he check on our vegan questions but came back and said nothing. This was a good place to get a large group together late for food with a mixed group food preference-wise. We stopped here after birthday drinks and the b-day person was bummed this place doesn't do shots. I got the cauliflower dish. It was spicy, sweet, and wet. The pickles overpowered it and the whole dish was poorly executed overall. read more

Big Ditch Brewing - Nashville cauliflower. Roasted, not fried, and pretty wet. - New American Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Great food, beer, atmosphere and service! Did the Reuben and hot honey chicken sandwich. French onion soup was good in a cold day as well. read more

Big DitchBrewing company Buffalo Cool, casual, delicious and fortunately open long enough to find a decent bite to eat after a longer trip from DC to touch-down at the Niagara Falls. Quite honestly, I could probably live without Buffalo (sorry), but nonetheless, it was a very decent way to come here and spend a night in town for the purpose of seeing the falls. The beer selection for a rare drinker like me is overwhelming but I guess cause for excitement for regular drinkers. Just beware that the food portions are ginormous, and the "small" mezze plate could have covered the whole table. Cobb salad and angus burger were wonderful. Our waiter messed up the credit card charge, but quickly fixed it ... read more

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I really so like this place a lot. But I wanted to make a note of the fries they are serving lately. Half of my table got what looked like the bottom of the bin crumbles and burnt bits of fries. I also specifically added a $4 side of fries and got a small bowl of crumbles. We did have a large table and I felt bad stressing the waiter out for complaining so I didnt. But since most of our table did get sad fries also I felt it was worth mentioning. I'd like to see kitchen management make a change here or just warn others that the fries are not worth it as a side. On a positive note the chicken Mac and cheese was really good especially the chicken. read more

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Kelsey was the best server. Food was delicious. The Nashville pizza was amazing. Great space for food and social outing. read more

Big Ditch Brewing - Seating - New American Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Wow, Big Ditch Brewing Company is another great brewery in Buffalo.  The craft beer offerings are many.  The beer is creative.  And if you love craft beer as much as I do, you won't be disappointed for a stop here. The place is huge with three indoor section and and outside seating.  There is an upstairs seating area and two bars downstairs.  The music is upbeat.  And when I was here the place was packed and they were well staffed for the volumn of patrons. The BEER: Classic Wit Belgian 5.2% ABV... this wit is so well executed and super drinkable.  Better than a blue moon and way more crushable.  The orange and coriander really come through. Citrus Vision fruited sour 5.4% ABV... There were a lot of flavors going on here and each time I tasted it I got a different citrus zest.  It finished with what I can only describe as pine or maybe tonic.  And it was super delicious. Excavator rye brown ale 6.2% ABV... OMG this works.  It is smoky and savory.  It finishes a with a slight bright like extract.  This is a hit.  I could pare this beer with BBQ. Berry Vision fruited sour 5.4% ABV... this was like a berry smoothie.  Blueberry and raspberry are all over this sour.  It really works.  Super delicious! Dayburner IPA 4.9% ABV... the nose is juicy, but it's kind of dry.  I liked it a lot. Tequila Vision sour 5.4% ABV...  this is like a gose with lime zest, sea salt, and I also got a coconut finish... I loved this. FIRE!!! Pineapple Hayburner IPA ? ABV... the hayburner is 7.2% so this one is probably close.  This beer was boozy, a little on the dry side and the pineapple was very feint.  I thought I would love it, but honestly it was just okay. FC (Fantastically crushable) Session Wheat IPA 4.1%... crisp with citrus notes. Crushable and drinkable.  This one needs to be cold. It has layers of greatness. Pink Bunnies American IPA 6.1% ABV... their version of a new England style stout with Hibiscus...I looked everything but the color.  It looked like a dirty burnt orange under the lighting. For food, ordered the flight of dips app.  The nacho chips were kind of salty, but the dips were great.  The salsa was fresh, the queso had great taste but was a little watery and the stuffed hot pepper dip was otherworldly delicious.  I could eat this with a spoon. Soooo good!  Also had Ru's Pierogies and a Hayburner Bloody Mary.  The pierogies were decent, the bloody mary wasn't prevented well. Big Ditch is a must visit if you are in Buffalo and want great beer, good food and good service. read more

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Great atmosphere-open floor plan, lots of high tops and regular tables. Variety was nice, plenty of adult and kid friendly options. The servers were attentive and fast paced, great for a busy Friday with kiddos! We are from out of town and would return to try more seasonal options-the smash burger special was great with the secret sauce-don't forget to add mushrooms! read more

Best bang for your buck - Flight of beer for less than $15!! Just going to say this: the portions are BIG here. I was surprised how much food came. As much as I love fries, I couldn't finish my fries after my meal (I had 1/2 a Po Boy & 1/2 of the grilled cheese) since I was so stuffed. I'd say the grilled cheese was very flavorful that you didn't need any sauce on it (it had a lot of salt on it but I strangely liked it since it went well with the flight of beers). The flight of beer is a really great deal, the bartenders were able to swap one of my beers for a cider option as well. My friends got shots of tequila from another table and those shots were not shots (they looked like tequila on the rocks minus the rocks). So in summary it is a VERY great deal to eat here and enjoy bites with friends! read more

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Atmosphere place, delicious food, amazing beer. I loved this place. It was a perfect experience. We were there with a large family and everyone loved their food. Must visit! read more

Big Ditch Brewing - Beer shoots - New American Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Super fun!!! Took a girls weened to Buffalo and checked out some of the local establishments big ditch was fab! HUGE! Lots of seating options, space for private groups Decent food menu (not a lot for vegans) and tasty beer = a win win! read more

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Had some amazing food at this place, everything is good service and ambience is perfect

Excellent establishment! Food was fantastic, service was top-notch and a great ambiance. Would make it a regular if I lived in the area, no doubt. Poutine, wings, steak--all excellent, and the delish Hayburner IPA to wash it down with. read more

I'm just gonna say it, the IPA base for all their beers is UNREAL! Damn had the lock street special IPA tonight and it was fabulous. Fruitier version of the iconic hayburner and it is a must try! The foamy head, spunky start, smooth and fruity base, all capped with a well rounded pineapple gose finish. YES you need. 5/5 on the brew alone Still 4/5 for food, typical delicious brewery food (although again I need better nacho layering game for sure) sriracha chicken sammy was very good too! read more

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Great burgers, pizzas and draft beers. Really loved the wild mushroom burger! Amazing ambiance for a happy hour or dinner with your friends & peers. read more

Big Ditch Brewing - Wild Mushroom Burger - New American Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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I went to Big Ditch Friday night with my girlfriends to eat food and have drinks before the T-pain concert. Although it was busy (as to be expected on a Friday night) we were greeted promptly! We went to the bar for drinks and then sat down to eat appetizers and split entrees. Our server Melissa was AMAZING, as were other interactions with staff. Bathroom was spacious and clean. Food was great! I recommend this brewery/restaurant to tourists and local residents in buffalo. As a Rochesterian, the next time I find myself in buffalo I will be visiting Big Ditch Brewing company again! read more

Went for lunch...ordered Cobb salad my friend ordered French Onion soup...both were delicious but wished they had a lunch special with soup/salad combo...customer service was very good read more

Off street parking available. Food and beer is very good. Hayburner a long time favorite. read more

Big Ditch Brewing - Back Beer Hall - New American Near Me - Buffalo, New York

What was good? The beer, I guess. And the Buffalo wings were so-so and poutine was okay. But the nachos were inedible and the brussels sort of dish wasn't even cooked - inedible. And the warm pretzel- tasted stale and none of us wanted to eat it. read more

This is one of, if not my favorite breweries in Buffalo! We were here for the anniversary party most recently and it is always a blast here. Of course, Hayburner is a great beer, but they make so many other great beers such as Dayburner or the Pineapple Burner. If you want an IPA, Big Ditch is the place! The bartenders here are awesome, the service is always great! read more

I have been to Big Ditch Brewing Company multiple times in the past and have not had any negative experiences so far. The service has always been great and the food is always above average. This past time, I sat at the bar with friends. I ordered the nachos for the first time to share with friends. It was very good with the fresh toppings and the chips were also high quality. I recommend ordering the Brueben. The sandwich is huge! It also comes with French fries that comes with your choice of homemade dipping sauces. You can't go wrong with ordering anything on their menu based on my opinion and my friends. read more

Big Ditch Brewing - Nachos - New American Near Me - Buffalo, New York

We found a new lunch time place. It is always a great when we can call our order in so we have plenty of time to walk, eat and walk back to work. All food we order was very delicious. My sandwich was so big that I had lunch for the next day. All food had great flavors. The fries were awesome and you choose what flavor sauce you want for dipping. We had Sriracha and the BBQ. BBQ was sweeter and the Sriracha had a little kick but had a sweet side. Seating was spaced out with the covid and we felt very safe. We will be back! read more

Big Ditch Brewing - Left overs from lunch. Awesome - New American Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Amazing food, fantastic beer. The vinegar aioli is to die for. There's also tons and tons of seating!! read more

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Great food and great service. We booked a table here to celebrate my sons birthday. They gave us a table on the second floor, where we were the only ones up there. The service was fantastic, the staff was very friendly and the food was delicious from their brunch menu. Everyone left happy and my son was glad he choose there. Thank you for making our celebration special! read more

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This was yet another fantastic stop while visiting the Electric City (No, not Scranton...). Just few blocks from many downtown hotels, it's a gem. It's a nice sized brewery with tables on two levels, and bar seating. All of the staff were friendly and the place was kept clean. The Brewben I had was delicious and everything that passed me going to other tables looked fantastic. Pricing is normal with most meals in the $14-$19 range. read more

Went out here for lunch. I had fried hot chicken burger, with malt vinegar sauce for Fries. It was really delicious. Chicken was crispy, fries were hot. Service was slow, but staff was friendly. Place looks busy with outdoor seating. read more

Big Ditch Brewing - Hot chicken sandwich - New American Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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We went to this brewery for lunch while visiting Buffalo based on the 4 star Yelp reviews. Street parking out front was easy and the brewery is very large and impressive from the street. We noticed people sitting outside eating and drinking on this Friday afternoon. We were seated quickly as they were not very busy at all for lunch. The restaurant had all of the large doors open so it was very breezy inside. Since it was a cooler day outside, we were actually really cold inside! I ordered the veggie wrap (Grilled zucchini, yellow squash,red bell peppers, red onion, spring mix and roasted garlic aioli in a spinach tortilla) which came with french fries. I added a side of Tabbouleh and tried 3 beers. My boyfriend ordered the turkey wrap (Carved turkey breast, bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo in a sun dried tomato wrap). He really enjoyed his wrap and fries, but mine was pretty basic. It tasted like just a few steamed veggies (not super soft and tasted wet) with a lot of spring mix. It was fine for a quick lunch, but I wouldn't recommend it. The Tabbouleh was not good at all. I am used to eating Mediterranean food often and this was very different. It was mostly just the grains. I didn't care for it at all. There were not very many vegetarian/pescatarian options. Out of the three beers, I liked the "Make Me Want to Stout" the best. The service was good, but the food and beer were just okay. read more

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Stopped in here for drinks and nachos at the bar. The bartender was nice enough and provided drinks pretty quickly. We were able to snag some seats at the upstairs bar. read more

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Great atmosphere in downtown Buffalo. Beautiful night as the doors were open and the fresh air made for a great venue. Staff was very friendly and knowledgeable, willing to help with food/beverage decisions. Started with pretzel sticks and garlic Parmesan wings. Sticks were soft and perfect with the cheese sauce provided. We were told no wings due to shortage, so they only carry boneless. The wings we received were breaded chicken tenders, overcooked and not very tasty. Our table got the brueben sandwich, burger, and turkey club wrap. All three meals were average, but we were all disappointed in the fries as they were undercooked and oily. Great place to drink beer, just don't expect much from the food. read more

Big Ditch Brewing - Brueben sandwich - New American Near Me - Buffalo, New York