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

We walked over on a beautiful winter evening for a drink and dinner, not expecting to love it as…read moremuch as we did. I made reservations that morning for an early dinner (happy hour daily from 4-6pm!). We grabbed a drink at the bar and brought it to our upstairs table overlooking the expansive whiskey library. I got the strawberry lemonade with tequila, my partner got a mule. Both drinks were truly excellent, crafted with quality and fresh ingredients/mixers. They went down very easy. I got the filet, cooked perfectly. My partner got the chicken which was so juicy and flavorful. We shared plates and loved every bite. The service was great. Lucky Day made for a fantastic start to a date night and I know for certain that we'll be back!

The food was good, but our server was largely absent for most of the meal. I didn't realize there…read morewas a mandatory 20% gratuity until I went to pay, which I would have left regardless, but it may explain why the server didn't check in on us much. I would have ordered additional drinks if she had stopped by even once during the meal. There were several security staff standing around with little to do, which felt a bit unnerving. On a positive note, the Bills game was on, which was great and gave the place more of a sports-bar feel.

We came in a Sunday and had a reservation. The hostess was the rudest thing I've ever experienced:…read morewouldn't look up, said nothing and was chewing gum like a cow chewing cud and on her phone texting. There was another 2 top that came in that she was even ruder to. We were day quickly by another hostess that was equally rude. We would've left except we had tickets and didn't have time to find another place. The waitress was pleasant and the food was average. Not really interested in coming back.

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.

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.

I've been in for cocktails & small bites on few occasions (with a very attentive & knowledgable bar…read morestaff), but finally had a proper meal. The Half Roast Duck with sliced breast & confit leg was heavenly. The Braised Short Rib with Polenta was melt in your mouth. The apps were all delicious too. Tyler provided the perfect level of service. Very enjoyable little place with chill atmosphere.

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 ...

The pickles are top notch. Also this fernet drink was…read morestellar. Always enjoy coming here when I'm in Buffalo.

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!

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

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.

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!

Worst experience ever and being Mother's day we were very disappointed and the kids were very upset…read more. Started out with dirty wine glasses , then dirty glasses again. We were told that's how they are . Smh... We looked around and of course they were clean ! All appetizers were cold !! Then we were told our food was on hold because of the lasagna and had to be made . Then 3 out 4 meals came , cold !!! One barely had any lobster , one didn't have any asparagus. Then when we were done with the meal the lasagna finally came and it's was sooooo small ! They did comp our meal and gave us gc . But after talking to other people this isn't the first .

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.

Dive bar vibe, but the pink lights give it a fun, unique twist . My friend especially loved the…read moreaesthetic. The drinks were solid, and the bartenders were super friendly which made the whole experience feel really welcoming. They also offer small snacks and a few dishes if you're feeling hungry and a pool table in the back. Would definitely come back again. Good spot to come with friends for a drink especially if you're looking for something lowkey but still a little different from the usual downtown bars.