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Buns Restaurant

2.6 (287 reviews)
ModerateBars, New American
Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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What's the vibe?
Casual
Moderate noise
Happy hour specials
Good for groups

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Mario's meatball appetizer
lily

Buns has been so amazing recently. I love the food and the service is great! It's really improved since the last time I visited, which was two years ago. Everyone should check out the new Buns!

Ham Loaf and Mashed potatoes
Patrick P.

"Come for the ham loaf, stay for the banana pudding." So, my buddies and I decided to hit up Buns (yes, that's the name--already a winner in my book). We went when they opened, which meant we got prime parking in their lot just past the entrance--no meter, no ticket, no downtown-parking-induced rage. Score one for me. Inside? Clean as a whistle--seriously, you could probably perform open-heart surgery in there if the health department would sign off (they won't, but you get my point). The service? Excellent. Friendly, efficient, and nobody gave me the side-eye when I ordered ham loaf like I was in 1954. Now, let's talk food: Fish & Chips - Golden, crispy, and enough to make a Brit consider dual citizenship. Ham Loaf & Mashed Potatoes - A meatloaf, but if it put on its Sunday best and said, "Excuse me, I'm ham now." Came with honey mustard that made me feel fancy. Potatoes were a little thicker than I prefer, but hey, I still cleaned the plate. Liver & Onions - My buddy said it was great. I believed him, mostly because his eyes lit up like he'd just won the Powerball. And then came dessert. Oh boy. Blueberry Jello with pineapple and cream cheese topping: refreshing, like church potluck nostalgia, but I secretly wished it leaned harder into cheesecake territory. Banana Pudding: unanimous table favorite. Creamy, dreamy, and made me wonder why I even bother pretending I'm "cutting carbs." Peach Cobbler w/ Ice Cream: warm, sweet, melty perfection. The kind of dessert that makes you want to stand and salute. Final Verdict: Buns isn't trying to be trendy--it's just doing good food, good service, and good desserts with a touch of small-town charm. Bring your friends, skip the meters, and save room for banana pudding. You'll leave full, happy, and maybe humming "Sweet Caroline" without knowing why.

Salad
Kara S.

I am very sad to say that I don't think we will be making it back here. This place use to be super busy, have a big extensive menu, and be very home style. Now, they aren't too busy, the interior was remodeled to a more contemporary style, and the menu is small on a printer piece of paper. We came for the Hamloaf which we have been getting for a long time throughout the years. It came out sliced very thin, and pretty dried out. It has definitely lost its charm.

Spicy vodka chicken penne
Patrick G.

Had lunch here today. Beautiful old building, very clean and the staff was very professional and nice. Our waitress was great, she checked on us quite a few times and kept our drinks full. I had the spicy vodka chicken penne, it was outstanding, maybe my new favorite pasta! Perfect pasta in a spicy marinara, topped with grilled chicken breast and a piece of garlic bread. My wife had a salmon Cobb salad that she said was great. We will be going back for more!

Kirby H.

An honest review. We were sat right away outside on the patio. My wife had the shrimp skewers and they were awesome. The mixed vegetables which she shared with me were spectacular. The Tavern chips were also very good. Cobb salad was ok, and the fish and chips were a little small. The biggest problem we had was with my chicken fried steak. It was pretty tough because I think they just cut it thick and it doesn't come out as crispy and tender as the hamburger inn which is located across the street. I also wonder if the quality of meat used as there was grizzle in mine throughout. Maybe just not well trimmed? It might've been soggy more so than usual since I had to wait about 10 minutes to eat it as I was just being polite because that's how long it took to serve everybody in our party their food. We were a party of 10 so I completely understand but I'd rather have the food under a warmer and come out at the same time. Service was friendly but there certainly were some mistakes made. I may try again but definitely won't be ordering the chicken fried steak again.

The Buns menu
Jeffrey B.

Buns was established in the mid 1800's. A large restaurant filled with booths and tables. The bar area is located in an adjacent room with out door seating. Plenty of space to have a party. I have to say, now I know why they have been around for sooo long. They know how to do food!! Definitely delicious! Worth a trip back. Do yourself a favor and stop in. The staff is top notch.

STAY AWAY!
David R.

Having just watched a bag of ice been dropped on the dirty bar floor and then not only emptied into, but the now dirty (with debris on one side of it) bag been completely inserted into the ice bin contaminating all the ice. The bar lady did not care even after we pointed it out and continued using the "dirty" ice: this was disgusting! THIS IS A SERIOUS HEALTH VIOLATION, there is no way I would trust the food coming from their kitchen!!!

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The patio is great! Staff are wonderful and food tasty. I got the meatloaf and gravy. Hubby got fish and chips.

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