My favorite whiskey bar, great food and a vast selection of whiskey and bourbon, also serving other…read morecocktails as well, they always have a band on the weekends too Highly recommend

Drinks here are spectacular. Some are very pricey but delicious. Duck was cooked perfectly, smoked…read morecarrots and cherry cheesecake excellent. The only downer was the maitake mushrooms. They were not cooked well and were wet, slimy, and cold. They were supposed to come with a parsnip puree but 1tsp of that really is not great.

First time. Very interesting experience. We got a table pretty fast but it was VERY sticky. We…read moreordered our food and drinks and waite. And waited. And waited. After 20 mins we finally got the drinks and food. Mind you they were very simple food. It was quite good though. At the end we had to ask the bartender to get our waiter for the check and box. All in all food was great but probably not worth 4.7 stars

First off, ask for Tyrone. Great service by that young man!…read moreSecondly, order the crispy Brussel sprouts with candied bacon. Very yummy! Wife and I split the bbq chicken pizza which was plenty and we had leftovers.

I was not impressed with the humidor where the cigars were stored. For starters it's a small…read moreselection due to a number of boxes being empty or not replaced with a new selection of sticks. The humidor seemed very dry. The two sticks I bought were flakey and hard. Not a good way to keep customers intrigued and wanting to come back for more. I will try them again in the future and provide a secondary review and I hope it's better than this one.

Amazing atmosphere and high quality cigars. Perfect little spot for a cigar and spirit!read more

I have no idea why this place was not on my radar, especially with a well-deserved 4.8 rating…read more First impression walking in? It smells fantastic. The layout is cozy and intimate with seating around the bar and several leather chairs and sofas throughout. Show posters throughout, some signed. The drink menu is extensive. I loved the lemon berry bourbon. They also have a large selection of absinthe, as well as beer and wine lists. Great service. The bathrooms are great. They even have lint rollers.

What a hidden gem. Well, maybe it's not, but I had no idea it's been on Main Street for 7 years…read morenow. Cozy and eclectic decor with playbills from various performances hanging on the walls. The staff was wonderful and so detailed with crafting our cocktails. They have a Wednesday deal where you get a draft beer, a shot, and the pizza of the day for only $20. All the other drink prices were very reasonable as well. The pizza was delicious. I believe it was mushroom truffle and jalapeño. We opted for no pepperoni. It was made to order, crisp and delicious. This will now be one of our stops whenever we go downtown.

Cocktails were amazing. The street at night was a bit scary (someone asked us for money) but…read moreotherwise love the location and the vibe.

Every time. 100%…read more When you need to feel like a million bucks but only spend $200, this is it. Excellent service. Tyler was fun, knowledgeable, and really hospitable. The som came over to talk about our wine choice. Love this place. One day we will come and just get the burger but we always get too many small plates and cant pass up the fish dish. Speaking of--the crudo--we almost ordered a 2nd for dessert. It was that good.

So many times I have driven by just wondering. I have stepped through other doorways near to…read moreBallyhoo but never considering clombing the stairs to these elevated doors. But tonight, tonight our first choice was closed and our second choice had an hour wait so we did a Yelp search not quite remembering that Ballyhoo was this location that I had passed over and over again. Walk in and you feel Buffalo... the waterfront dockside factory Buffalo and it's a great feeling. This ain't a wear your party dress to kind of bar but you just feel that you are going to enjoy yourself as you sit down at the bar or at the limited seating high tops or along the window side counter seats. An amazing awesome bartender who is playing a fantastic playlist of tunes you settle yourself into a place of comfort looking out at the perfectly framed General Mills plant that is busily filling Buffalo's breathable air with that comforting aroma of Cheerios! Young lady from behind the bar shares a menu and a check list of food ... sausage sandwiches ... soup ... and a few other items. Frankly you won't need more because the food is damn good ... the deep soul vitalization will start to work on you and you'll just want to stay. Get to chatting with the friendly bar keep ... always a good sign ... that music is good and your food arrives one steak and one chicken sausage sandwich both covered in yummy toppings ... chips on the side ... we indulged in LOTS OF PICKLES and based on the recommendation both ordered the black bean "chowder." Sausages were both delicious... the black bean concoction was one of those thick oh so good experiences and the pickles were special (There were lots and we brought them home.). Definitely a place to return to ... that superb barkeep makes apparently every cocktail ever created ... but a nostalgic Buffalo feel ... wondering who sat here through the years. They apparently are packed on Sabres home game nights but do what we did ... choose a slow moving weekday evening when you can watch the sunset formulate through the frame of Ballyhoos window ... watch your steps going home ...

I love ballyhoo. I am moving away from Buffalo and this will be my final meal. Hot dog I love you…read more Jam drink I love you. Oh sweet Ballyhoo. Reggie Veggie until I pass away. I will come back to Buffalo and this will be my only stop.

So unfortunate that they're closing at the end of January!! This was a phenomenal burger and fries…read moreat a fantastic price. They have custom baked buns, a custom beef blend with homemade bread and butter pickles and hand cut fries. Everything is made in-house. A generously sized smash burger and fries only costs $15 before tax...that's cheaper than fast food! This is such a shame. We will definitely miss them!

Came here one last time before they close. Food is still good but the staff was so terrible. We…read morewaited at the bar and ordered a drink. It took a while for the bartender to first take our order, then again come back to cash us out. Once we were seated nobody ever came over to the table to introduce themselves as our server, or get us any more drinks. We had to go find a server and ask them come over to the table. Bison burger 8/10 I don't remember the name of it, and it's not on the menu anymore. It was decent. Little messy though. Didn't love the tomato on it. Let James cook 10/10 Burger with a chicken finger. So good! Tater tots 10/10 Sooo good and the chive sour cream too. I would love to make these at home!

An awesome place to visit! Came on a Friday night while visiting in Buffalo after coming from…read moreanother crazy busy bar. This bar was classy, the group of people were very fun and welcoming. The staff was also very friendly. Great place to enjoy some drinks and dance to good music. Everyone was enjoying themselves and having a good time! Highly recommend. No cover fee or coat check fee.

Great cocktails in a spot with unique ambiance. It's a small space and gets super busy on Friday…read moreand Saturday, but very chill at other times. Super fun for Sunday afternoon Bills games

Came here last night for my birthday dinner and it was 10/10! From service to the food, everything…read morewas prompt and professional. We had Anina as our server and she was attentive and very friendly! The cocktails were delicious and the food was flavorful and tasty! The ambiance is very clean and bright, as it is located within the first floor of a hotel. The menu has gluten free options (pasta and pizza)! Highly recommend!

**** We visited…read moreBella Ciao at the Embassy Suites in Buffalo around 7:00 p.m. as a party of five, including two children with special needs. We were in town attending a large national conference for families affected by their condition, and many conference attendees were also staying at the hotel. When we arrived, the restaurant appeared to be about 80% empty. Our children mentioned to the waitress that they were hungry and tired, and the first response we received was, "Do you have a reservation?" She explained that they couldn't seat us because they were expecting a large party. Instead of being seated at a regular table, we were directed to the bar area, where the bartender kindly took care of us despite the fact that our group included two minors. We stayed for over an hour, and during that time, the large party never arrived. Meanwhile, we watched other guests without reservations get seated at tables without any apparent issue. The experience left us feeling singled out and, ultimately, discriminated against. Whether that was the intention or not, it reflected a disappointing lack of empathy and inclusion--especially considering that so many families with children with disabilities were staying at the hotel for the conference. I'm giving Bella Ciao three stars because the food was decent, the portions were generous, and the bartender provided good service. Unfortunately, the way we were treated upon arrival overshadowed what could have been an enjoyable dining experience.

We were in town for the week & after a long day of traveling & a crappy experience at our hotel,…read morethe Hyatt Regency in Buffalo. We ventured out into downtown area to grab a drink & hopefully find a spot still serving food. We stumbled across House of Charm while searching online info for something nearby. The exterior is unassuming but easy to spot & the delightful interior was funky, fun & welcoming. Music wasn't insanely loud but was there & the number of interesting "charms" sprinkled throughout the establishment were a total gas. My favorite was the deconstructed Barbie parts displayed on small hooks at the end of the bar. The staff was lovely & came over to greet us in a timely manner. Assured us that they still had a late night menu & then we got to have THE BEST SPICY MARGARITAS EVER!!! The paninis were also yummy & we each got a piece of chocolate & a Dum Dum included on our plates for dessert. But seriously! The spicy margarita! Was absolute Fire I love spicy & am often disappointed if I'm trying a Spicy Marg out & about. Even if I ask for extra spicy...it never really is. But this guys Spicy Margarita was AMAZING!! Both myself & my husband (who doesn't love spicy like I do) were able to enjoy the drinks. They were spicy enough that I enjoyed them & the flavor profile was still balanced & delicious so my hubby was also a huge fan. Of all the places we got to try while in Buffalo, House of Charm was by far my favorite!

Came here for a happy hour and had a great experience! We were with a group and the bartender was…read moresuper attentive and quick to get us drinks. The drink menu has a good variety of drinks with reasonable prices. Atmosphere is cool too.