This big ditch is way better than the one downtown. It's very bright inside with tons of room with…read more2 bars. The staff was very polite even though they were kinda under staffed at the time I was there but they still did the best they could. I tried the braised short ribs with the Mac and cheese and fries. I mixed them all together like a big garbage plate it was so good I ate the whole thing. I will def go back to this big ditch.

It was the Lockport Big Ditch's first birthday party. We…read morewere seated in the smaller, but also less busy downstairs room. Our waitress was extremely busy, serving all tables, but managed to be very attentive. Our waters, my beer ( Hoodledashet, a new IPA) and our nachos arrived fast. She kept track of how we were doing, impressive. She brought us a container with birthday cupcakes to take home.

While visiting Lockport from another state, we dropped by for a delicious lunch of fish and chips…read more The ambiance is cozy and nicely decorated.

My new favorite restaurant! Reasonably priced, great service. Love the ambiance. And the food never…read moredisappoints. The salmon is my favorite..perfectly cooked and a generous portion

Stooges was well worth the visit. Located in the old City Hall, the architecture is unique and…read moreaccommodating, serving as a cool reminder of Lockport's local history. The food is the definition of "bang for your buck." I tried the chicken burger, which came stuffed with shredded steak and peppers. It was honestly larger than expected, and relatively inexpensive considering the portion size. The Highlights: * Unique Atmosphere: You can really feel the history of the old City Hall building. * The Food: Generous portions that don't break the bank. * Drink Selection: They have a surprisingly good beer list for a casual spot. Service: Wait staff were good and attentive. It's nothing "fancy" by any means, but it's a quality spot right in the heart of town. My only gripes were that the bar area felt a bit small for the space, and it was surprisingly quiet for a Sunday afternoon. This place deserves more attention, and could see the same setting packed if it were in East Aurora or Elmwood

The food was very good. I appreciated the pretzels they gave us at the beginning but the bottoms…read morewere kind of soggy because of the jar being wet. The lemonade was good. I had the build you own Mac and cheese that was good but it's so big for one person and had an overwhelming amount of cheese. The onion rings are so very good though. They had a lot of vegetarians option. The ambiance was great with a medium amount of people. It is not wheelchair accessible though because of the stairs in the entrance. The service was average they were a little slow but pleasant. I would recommend.

I was out in Lockport with a friend when we decided to stop here for lunch. First time here and…read morevery happy with everything - the place was roomy and nice. The food was really delicious, so delicious that I forgot to take a picture of my food . I had French dip and it was very greed tender. Service was great. Nice location on Main Street. Highly recommend

Lock 34 was the choice for this week's family lunch on our way home from our adventures…read more We arrived and walking through the expansive patio/bar area I was thinking that this place is going to be something good. Within moments of walking in to the big dining area which gave off a high end feel the hostess had us seated and the waitress had the drinks coming in record time. By the time she came back we were ready to order. We asked for the kids finger meal, Well our waitress Maggie clearly knew what it's like to dine with kids, our little helpers food came first and in record time. Super crispy chicken and fries which were reviewed as "super awesome ". I got a cup of French onion soup, it had a good layer of cheese and was full of onions, even on a 80 degree day that soup satisfied. The misses got the chicken bacon ranch pizza, which came out with a seriously generous covering of chicken and bacon and a nice perfectly cooked cheese/dough. Fantastic flavor and very well made. The garlic parm wings were great, came out extra crispy and saucy....this was definitely a house made sauce, it was well made and worthy of a French fry sopping. I was pleasantly surprised they were also quite meaty. I'm also a bleu cheese fan, theirs was chunky and had a familiar tang to it. I'm a huge fan of great service and good food. Lock 34 delivered on both. Even though it's out of the way of our normal area we eagerly are looking forward to a return visit.

My family ordered food to go. It was packaged great and absolutely delicious. Very generous…read moreportions. I got the beef on week and they put everything on the side for me so things wouldn't get soggy. It was super yummy. Definitely busy! Worth every penny.

Stopped for lunch with my brother and we both ordered the Johnny's special which is a combo of…read morewings and beef on weck. The wings were cooked perfectly, crispy and juicy. The roast beef was super tender and delicious. Service was excellent too. We'll definitely be returning soon. The prices are very reasonable as well.

First, I'm so glad we got there shortly after opening at 11 am. The customer parking lot was almost…read morecompletely full upon arrival and we were able to get a 2-top without having to wait. The bakery was LOADED with goodies and my cousin was absolutely hysterical to watch. She kept saying, "It's been 15 years since I've had this or that..." and the pure joy on her face was worth every minute spent traveling there and every ounce of gasoline. We split a piece of spinach feta quiche and an order of mozzarella sticks. She ordered the brunch special: Challah french toast and I had a breakfast sammie with cheddar cheese and veggies (onions, mushrooms and peppers). The entire bill (including a cinnamon roll, cream puff, and crueller donut) was less than $60 which was another fantastic surprise. Normally GF foods are priced higher than non-GF places. We had a wonderful time. It was busy/hoppin' the entire time we were there, but we definitely have a plan to go back after the new year.

I ordered my baby's smash cake from here, she has an egg allergy and I know that they take…read moreallergies seriously. What could have been a disaster turned into a great customer service experience. I went to pick it up at the agreed upon time and they hadn't made it. One of the owners came out and told me they would be making it right away, delivering it, and wouldn't be charging me a dime because of their error. Mistakes happen and how you handle them really shows a lot. Thank you Kith and Kin!

Food and service !!! DO come with an appetite because they…read moreare not stingy about portions of fresh delicious food. And it is a bright pleasing restaurant

Looks like a classy place on the outside but glorified coffee shop on the inside. No tact by…read morelisting two prices on menu. One for credit and one for cash. How crude. Never seen that anywhere. Prices are comparable to the rest of the competing restaurants so why have an up charge for a credit card? I ordered fish fry. Fish was tough and fries were mealy. Probably the worst fries I ever had. Maybe that is. Waitress is sitting down with a customer at their table and talking about their life and who they know like I really want to hear that when I'm trying to relax and have a nice dinner. We were questioning whether or not the scallops were even real. Maybe frozen out of a bag. Seriously? I would come back here in the morning for a greasy spoon breakfast, but that is about it.

This storied establishment continues its tradition of serving good food, fresh ingredients, and…read morelarge portions. The staff are friendly and attentive and authentically want you to be satisfied. This is a clean, no frills, unpretentious diner that is not trying to be anything other than exactly that. People come in jeans and T-shirts, Buffalo Bills attire, suits and ties if they happen to be going to the nearby courthouse, factory garb, etc. Come as you are, fancy, ragged, the same satisfying food will be served to you, regardless of your appearance or stature. The coffee cups are refilled regularly. My favorite breakfast is the LaPorts scramble. My wife loves the squash or sweet potato purée as a side. Their garlic toast is my choice instead of the roll. I have only good things to say about this place, which is why we keep coming back.

I've been going to this place since I was about 5 years old. Never once have I gotten bad food or…read morebad service from them. The staff is always super friendly and the food is always hot and fresh and it's just plain delicious. Their breakfasts are definitely my favorite though specifically the blueberry pancakes

Home cooked breakfast reasonably priced! Seems like a local favorite. Open for breakfast and lunch…read morewith a retro decor.

Eventually the secret will get out about this place and none of us "in the know" will be able to…read morefind a table. This was my first visit and I'm ready to become their next regular. The best way I can describe this restaurant is that it gives you a feeling of community. It was clear to me I was dining with a bunch of regulars since one of the people at the table next to me walked up and grabbed a can of pop from the refrigerator behind the counter, cracked it open and told Diane to add it to her ticket. Another guy at a different table got up and served himself coffee. I noticed someone else walking out from behind the bar when we walked in. I'm not sure what she was doing, but apparently it's understood when you're a regular that you're also family. I had a soup and my friend who was with me had a BLT. We were both extremely happy with our food and service. We grabbed a table near the door when we first walked in because I like to sit on the perimeter my first time visiting a place. I like to take in everything, and this place does not disappoint. Take a look at my photos to see how little I had to pay for good food and quality service. Truth be told, I was out looking at houses before taking a break at Cousin's. If I didn't want to move to Lockport before, I sure as heck want to now! Heck, I may even stop in and ask Diane for a job. The dish washer did not show up for work the day we were there, so she was pulling double duty. I'm not sure if she has someone else cooking or not, so maybe triple duty! Once word gets out about how great and affordable this place is, she'll be needing the help. Or like me, all the new people will feel instantly like family and just pitch in where needed.