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Beyond delicious. Still dreaming about my meal from Chez Ami during my stay at the Curtiss Hotel. The pistachio rack of lamb was absolutely out of this world and the steak was just as comparable. The atmosphere was welcoming and servers went above and beyond to ensure our meal was on par.
We came back for our 6th Valentines celebration and it doesn't disappoint. One of the best restaurants in Buffalo. The Lobster Bisque was amazing and had some much lobster! Our server was super friendly and helpful when I was trying to pick my items. It's a small dining area but they do have an outdoor heated covered area. It's not too busy either which is nice to have a private moment.
Been here a couple of times for happy hour, but finally went for a proper meal. I took advantage of their Buy One, Get One Free lunch special, which comes with the caveat of the second meal is covered only up to $15 (nothing is 15 dollar except the salads). So you will still spend a few dollars extra with the special. Still a great deal to get a meal for later or if grabbing lunch with someone downtown. I opted for the Chez Burger and Pulled Pork Sandwich (for later). The burger was 8oz Chuck/Ribeye Blend Angus with Fig Jam, Garlic Aoli on a Brioche bun. It came with a side of fries and was delicious! I highly recommend the burger. I took a bite of the pulled pork to try it while it was freshly served it was alright. It had a bit of a different taste to it that I'm used to with pulled pork, but that could have been due to the Citrus Coleslaw served on the sandwich. Overall it was a solid dining experience and I enjoyed my meal at the revolving bar, which is always a enjoyable time.
As mentioned in my review four years ago, great food and service. Will continue to come back many times over! As we have been here twice for brunch, we need to come for a nice dinner in the near future!
I will start by saying the positives driving some rating- our server was amazing. I can't recall his name (young kid with glasses) but he was so great and friendly and this doesn't reflect him. Additionally the appetizers we had were delicious- the burnt ends and the bread with the fig butter. But then it went downhill. We had to send back a steak for being well done when the request was medium rare. When the next steak came back it was medium rare but hardly any seasoning or sear on it. By the time the second one came out, my fiancée and I did not even get to eat together because it took so long. The potato wedges were hard and undercooked with his steak as well. Separate from the food, the hotel had what seemed to be workers who were off-shift dressed in going out clothes going in and out of the kitchen and at the hostess desk being loud and inconsiderate of those dining. That, coupled with the fact that the restaurant is not in a private area, was extremely distracting and doesn't fit the bill for an eating experience that is supposed to be more high end. Overall the cost of dining here was absolutely not worth the food quality or the ambiance which was super disappointing. Picture is of the crème brûlée and espresso martini which were both good.
This was my first time coming here for brunch! I highly recommend making a reservation. Chez Ami is located on the first floor of the Curtiss Hotel. You can park on the street but I just parked in the garage across the street for $4. Our waiter David was very nice! I ordered the crab benedict and it was soooo good! The eggs were poached to perfection and the crab was delicious! The portions were decent for the price. My friends and I also got a mimosa pitcher to share and it wasn't bad! It was $15. Overall, I would definitely come back!!!!
We came here to enjoy a drink at the revolving bar after dinner elsewhere. They have such a unique seasonal drink menu. They also have elaborate mocktails with quality ingredients. I've noticed a lot of that in Ontario, especially Toronto, even at chains, but it's not really a thing in the States. Kudos. My husband had a s'mores martini with stoli vanilla vodka, creme de cacao, and chocolate liquor - complete with a big marshmallow and graham cracker chocolate rim. So good. I had something called a Fireside. With ingredients like Grey Goose vodka, pomegranate liquor, simple syrup, maraschino liquor, triple sec, sweet vermouth, and angostura bitters, I couldn't understand why it was called 'Fireside' but it sounded yummy. Then I tasted it. All those fruity ingredients, and it tastes like a more refined fireball. What witchcraft is this? Angostura bitters can have a hint of cinnamon. I guess it came from that. It tasted magical at any rate. Just an enchanting mix of flavors with a hint of spice. Great service. The only downside is the seats are secured to the floor. My husband and I felt very far away from each other. The lounge upstairs has the same menu. Downstairs for business, upstairs for pleasure?
Stopped in for a drink. The bartender was nice but very slow. Drinks were ok. The espresso martini was fine.
This was my first time eating at Chez Ami. From other reviews, I had high expectations and they didn't disappoint. We had ordered our cocktails at the bar, just prior to our reservation time. The bartender did a great job preparing them. He was very methodical and mixed one cocktail at a time, which is probably why they turned out so perfect. I like my Martinis up. I don't know how he did it but it was the coldest Martini I have ever had. My guess is he chilled the glass with a shot of liquid nitrogen. It was great. After being seated for dinner and reviewing the menu, I ordered French Onion Soup as a starter. The soup tasted very good. The only thing that was odd about it was that there was some sort of breadcrumb/grated cheese mixture on top of the melted cheese that although tasty, had a weird mouth feel. I would still order it again. The rest of my meal was fine. I had short ribs for my entree and bread pudding for dessert. Only thing I didn't care for is that the bread pudding had a wood smoke taste. It may have been baked in a wood fired oven. I don't mind smoked savory food but I'd rather not have smoke flavored desserts. It was a very enjoyable meal that was made even better by great conversations with friends. However, next time I will order the chocolate cake for dessert. The diner at the next table was raving about it.
One of the most beautiful buildings downtown! Appetizers were phenomenal and so was dinner! Desserts delicious as well! Loved the shuffle board upstairs and all the decorations!
I came here with my sister and her boyfriend, a little unsure of what to expect. I ordered the Goose in the Garden drink because it sounded refreshing and citrusy, but it legit tasted exactly like a watermelon jolly rancher. Maybe that sounds like a treat to you! If so, I highly recommend. I didn't hate it, I just don't think I'd order it again. We love a charcuterie board, so we got a small meat only board. It came with three meats, some bread, and a few other condiments and nuts. I wish so badly that the meats tasted better, but they were slimy and had very little flavor. It seemed like maybe they had been pre-plated and sitting in the fridge for a while. I ordered the scallops with chorizo on top, over some kind of tasty puree with apple slices. WOWWW. This was really tremendous. I don't think I've ever eaten scallops that perfectly cooked before, and I've definitely never eaten a chorizo crumble like that. The salty/sweet flavors were absolutely divine. This dish will bring me back, for sure. We finished dinner with a vanilla bean panna cotta for dessert, and much like the meats, it just didn't have great flavor or texture. Pretty bland unless we scooped up a bunch of the peaches that were on top. But those scallops though *chefs kiss*.
Came here to celebrate my mom's birthday. We were really impressed with the building decor and our waitress was very attentive too. Drinks - wide variety of wines ($9/glass and up), cocktail menu ($10 and up), and good selection of draft and bottle beer ($5 and up). All of the drinks were good but were very slow to come out. Food - my sister ordered the steak and pepper pizza and let me have a slice and it was AMAZING! It had a very thin crust, delicious toppings under a bed of cheesy cheese, mmmmMMM! I ordered a small sized pasta from the specials menu (shredded chicken a la vodka) which was also very tasty. And even though it was the small size, I came home with leftovers. My mom ordered a steak with a side of brussel sprouts and bacon after reading a rave review on the sprouts. Unfortunately they were pretty under cooked but the waitress did a great job getting my mom a replacement side dish. Other than the amount of flies (which were starting to get out of hand) the atmosphere was really nice and we all enjoyed our meals for the most part. The rotating bar is neat too, it's so slow you may not even realize it's moving.
Enjoyed a nice stay at the Curtiss hotel and got to enjoy some fine dining at Chez Ami. Some delicious seafood pasta in a nice white sauce with fresh chunks of lobster meat and jumbo shrimp. Other dish was a ravioli in a nice butter sauce with bacon and walnuts, unique and different. Great service and an interesting drink menu make this a place you have to try
Came here on a Saturday evening after checking out the rooftop bar/lounge first (our bartender Andrew was amazing) This three-course dinner was included in the staycation package. We had the choice of soup or salad. We both opted for a salad one Caesar and one fall salad. For the entrees we had the salmon and the braised short rib. And for our dessert, cheesecake and the bread pudding. All of the portions were huge and tasted great. The restaurant itself is beautiful as well as the exceptional service from Timofey. read more
4 years ago
I ordered a French martini at the bar and it was really good. I had the burrata salad, the white pizza, the Brussels sprouts and the s'mores pie. Everything tasted good, I have no complaints. I wish they had more fish options other than salmon. Also it took me 3 days at the hotel until I realized that the bar spins around... read more
Celebrating a milestone birthday called for a fancier lunch spot than our usual haunts. But was this place going to be all flash and no substance? Nope. Food and service, and even the coffee were all exceptional. And with free valet parking, and letting us bring our own cake with no charge for providing plates and utensils, we were more than pleased. Our server (Dan?) had personality plus, and was utterly professional as well. My only quibble? We hit the bar after lunch, and the seats at the bar have no foot rests! Since the bar revolves, there can't be a foot rail, so you're left to just perch and dangle. Weird. And the barmaids weren't exactly warm and welcoming. Decor is extravagant without being gaudy. I don't get the point of surrounding the place with those tall windows, since the view is nothing special. But who am I to say. Maybe some people really enjoy watching downtown traffic. And on the occasion of our visit, a line of utility repair trucks. Our group's orders included Mushroom Pizza, Carnitas Tacos, the Italian Hoagie, Burgers and the Caprese Panini, some with the usual chicken, and mine substituting a portobello mushroom for the chicken. Yum, yum and yum. Everything was excellent, even the house-made seasoned chips. I thought the prices were more than fair for the quality of the food, service and ambiance. I'm anxious to visit the rooftop lounge. The view from up there has got to be better! read more
5 years ago
Swanky revolving cocktail bar and restaurant! The cocktails are amazing! Definitely a must see place! Highly recomment the blackened chicken sandwich! read more
5 years ago
Located inside the curtis hotel this restaurant has a fantastic atmosphere, you can venture in and grab a drink at the revolving bar.Dinner options are salads, ribs, pizza, chicken and the salmon which I had and was very good.Brunch is served on Sundays with pancakes, waffles, frenh toast and the amazing, huge omelets which I tried and were so tasty plus don't forget to get a delicious mimosa to wash it down with. read more
5 years ago
Fast and friendly service, great vibe, there's a amazing revolving bar to grab a drink.They have brunch on Sundays with pancakes, waffles, omelets, burritos and mimosas. Dinner includes chicken, ribs and the amazing salmon that I tried which was very tender.Located in the Curtis hotel with valet parking available. read more
7 years ago
Another amazing night at the Curtis, Chez Ami. From cocktails at the bar to an amazing meal. Chez Ami helped us celebrate with a wonderful evening. read more
7 years ago
I came here for Sunday brunch and was pretty disappointed in the food and the service. Food - I had the veggie omelette for brunch. It was $12 and pretty small and very overcooked. The potatoes that came with it were very good though. Usually an omelette comes with home fries and toast but this was just a small omelette and fried potatoes. Not a deal breaker though. The omelette on the other hand was very burnt and just fell apart when you tried to eat it. Service - Not terrible but just very slow. Especially for the checks. We were the only table occupied in the restaurant. Also important to note that the bathrooms were DISGUSTING. They looked and smelled like they were never cleaned from the Saturday night before. It was just overall very disappointing for something with with a reputation like the Curtiss. There are other great brunch and places in the area. There's no need to come here for it. read more
8 years ago
Wow! Went for my birthday and what mouth watering food! I had the filet and it literally melted in my mouth! My husband had the braised short rib and said it was very good. We shared a big salad and each had a glass of Pinot Nior. We were stuffed afterwards. The atmosphere was cozy and beautiful. Highly recommend. read more
Chez Ami is a good staple for delicious food. It is a cozy dimly lit romantic spot in the evening. The portions are large, and the service is friendly. The prices are high, but the atmosphere lends itself to luxury so they feel appropriate. The beautiful Curtis Hotel that houses both Chez Amj, and Vue is a posh location that offers beautiful views of the city from their rooftop bar, which is a great way to end the evening after your dinner. read more
Came into Chez Ami this past Friday evening to have dinner with friends to celebrate my birthday. I knew they did a birthday promotion, so that gave me the perfect excuse to go check it out for the first time. I made a reservation for 9 of us and our table was set and ready when we arrived. Our server Drew was awesome and had a great sense of humor. To start, we ordered calamari, mussels and a large charcuterie board for the table to share. The calamari was cooked perfectly, a little crispy on the outside but not over cooked. The mussels tasted fresh and flavorful and the charcuterie board was the perfect size for our group. Drinks we ordered took a bit of time to make it to the table, but there was 9 of us ordering and the rest of the restaurant was busy so it was understandable. After apps, a few of us ordered some soup before our entrees. I ordered the French onion and a few others ordered broccoli cheddar and potato bacon. The broccoli cheddar was probably the best I've ever had. Thankfully my little brother ordered it so I didn't feel bad about snagging a few bites. I personally was very unimpressed with the French onion. Even using a knife, I couldn't cut through the bread that they used, making it difficult to eat. I'm pretty sure they cleared it with more than half of the soup left. One of my least favorites I've ever had. For dinner I ordered their monk fish that they had on special. It came over a sweet potato purée and was topped with spicy corn and asparagus. This was my first time trying monk fish and I absolutely loved it! Our waiter described it perfectly as having the texture of lobster but having a lighter taste. There were two of us doing the birthday promotion. They will credit you up to $35 each person but they take off the least expensive entree. For us both, they took off $36. For the amount that we all spent, I thought they would've given us the full $35 per person but I didn't want to make a fuss about it. We all enjoyed our meals, the ambiance of the restaurant and our time at the revolving and rooftop bar. Thank you to the staff for making our night a memorable one. read more
8 years ago
Visited on New Year's Eve. Service was tremendous! Food was served in a timely manner, served hot and cooked to order. Everything tasted amazing. Drinks were refilled promptly and we were never left with an empty glass (perfect for New Years)! Visited the rotating bar after dinner. Bartenders were friendly and looked for people to serve instead of us hunting them down - nice ! Will definitely be back for another New Year or celebratory dinner! read more
7 years ago
Staff was very friendly and attentive throughout the whole night. A very nice wine/liquor selection on the menu. The restruant itself is quite small, however it has a very intimate feel to it with the decor and lighting. My boyfriend and I shared a bottle of wine and started our meal with a steak pizza as an appetizer. Very delicious! Next, we ate a short rib eye roast over garlic mashed potatoes and steamed carrots. The meat just melted in your mouth; everything was cooked perfectly. I had NY style cheese cake with a strawberry on top and I can't lie , that was probably one of the BEST cheesecakes I've ever had. My overall experience there was great. I would love to go there again and try more items on the menu. Also, I did not get a chance to check out the revolving bar located right next to the restaurant. read more
2 years ago
6 years ago
Stayed at the Curtiss for a few days and had a wonderful breakfast every morning! The service was unmatched and the food was pretty good. We decided on the chophouse for dinner so I can't speak on their dinner menu just yet. I'm really here to make note of the environment, I love the all the windows and the bar is fantastic. A little pricey but rightfully. One night we ordered some dessert to the room. Some of the best cheesecake I've ever had! I'll add a photo for tax. Would recommend! read more
Love this venue! I decided to pick this restaurant to take my mom out for her 60th birthday lunch. Since it is more expensive and a little more fancy than what I normally do I felt it would be a great place to celebrate. I love the music that was played and the ambiance was very relaxing and quiet. We were able to talk and catch up without a loud atmosphere. We both ordered drinks-she ordered a Cherry Blossom drink (forget the actual name-oops!) which was served in a martini glass and I ordered the French 75. I'm a sucker for the French 75-it's a classic that you can never go wrong with ordering. My mom's drink was also good-it was gin based with lemon and lime juice. Very good. She ordered the Pulled Pork Sandwich with hand cut fries which she liked very much. I couldn't decide what to go. I was torn between the Couscous Salad and Margarita pizza. I had been wanting to try the pizza since I added Chez Ami to my restaurant list as the pictures I had seen looked amazing but the salad caught my eye while browsing the menu. I decided to live my best life and get both. So glad I did! I finished the salad and had a slice of pizza. The sauce was awesome! And now I have leftovers. We couldn't leave without having dessert as it was a birthday celebration! We ordered the flourless chocolate cake with salted caramel ice cream. It was very rich but perfect to split! This restaurant was what I had hoped it would be! The service was great as well-the waitress was very nice. The other plus was that we didn't have to look for parking-you can valet at the Curtis for free! If you are looking to treat yourself I would recommend this restaurant read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
We've been here before, but this wasn't my favorite experience. We each ordered off of the special menu and it was good, but not up to the previous visits we've had. The bar was sloooow. We ordered drinks with our appetizer and dinner and somehow it got lost. Didn't arrive until we requested them again, now that dinner was served. I'm not going to lie, we were disappointed. read more
4 years ago
I have eaten at Chez Ami several times but with covid, we have been eating take out more and decided to try the game day special- came with roast beef sliders (delicious), chicken finger pizza (also very good), a charcuterie plate (my favorite part) and a 6 pack of beer. We also added on the chicken wing dip! This was a perfect and affordable package for our small group of 5! I definitely plan on ordering again! read more
3 years ago
2 years ago
Visited Buffalo's only rotating bar for drinks before dinner at the restaurant. Not going to lie.... The bar is neat. The decor is modern, yet classic opulence throughout. The wine list for wine by the glass was just ok. I settled on the Zinfandel. The birthday gal got a specialty cocktail where they lite fresh rosemary on fire before pouring the drink. It made the whole place special like Christmas! We were seated in the atrium. Unfortunately it was not a sunny day but the atmosphere wound be great in the summer. The windows appear to open all the way to make a covered patio when the nice weather hits. The only negative.... The chairs... They are not comfortable and seem poorly made. The food: we ordered the charcuterie plate which came with prosciutto, blue cheese, pickled veggies, crostini, brie and some jams. To be honest, not the best charcuterie. Only one meat and no hard cheeses. Two of us ordered the gnocchi dish in a garlic cream sauce with brocolini and crispy garbanzo beans. The dish was intersting, but still good. The third dish was the Sweet Potato Confit which I tasted and was very good. Rooftop Bar: we went and checked it out. It was very bright lighting. There was a pretty cool fire pit outside but it was snowing so we didn't go out for for the view. All in all I think we would all go back for drinks and to check out the patio in the summer. Probably pass on the restaurant though. read more
4 years ago
4 years ago
Chez Ami is one of our go to places for date night or special occasion family dinners. Their valet parking is quick and convenient. Dress up or dress smart casual and you'll fit in here. Dressed up we like the dining room. Smart casual we like the enclosed patio. My wife loves to start or finish our evening here with a drink at their large circular rotating bar. We've always found the staff to be friendly and attentive. Meal choices range from pizzas to fine dining. Everything we've had here has always been very good and reasonably priced. Definitely a restaurant we will return to. Update Feb 14, 2020. Returned for Valentine's Day. My wife enjoys the ambience and the rotating bar. I was aware that most restaurants on special days such as Valentine's Day would have a special and limited menu. They did have a limited menu but it didn't disappoint. We started the evening with an hour at the bar. The bartenders were friendly and attentive. The rotating bar moves ever so slowly so as to not really notice but to keep the scenery changing. We started dinner with a salad and avocado and crab crostini. Both were very good and nicely presented. For our meals my wife had twin lobster tails and I had a fillet with a lobster tail. Both meals were very good. My wife chose the cheesecake for dessert and enjoyed it. I went with the chocolate cake that was described as decadent. It was good but to me hardly a decadent chocolate dessert and just a nice piece of chocolate cake. Our waitress was friendly and attentive. Chez Ami will stay on our list of favorites and a place to celebrate special days. read more
8 years ago
Really surprised how great the food was. Great setting and atmosphere. The food was fresh and, natural flavors were able to shine. My only issue might have been my Woodford old fashioned. A bit too sweet, and was it really Woodford?? Will definitely go back. read more
If you drink gin, you know that botanist is one of the best, and Chez ami has it behind the bar so this night starts out on a positive note. Very casual atmosphere and with a 6:00 dinner reservation there was no rush to be seated as we had a drink at the bar first. The service was excellent, attentive yet not overbearing. We have three appetizers all which were exactly as described on the menu served swiftly and all delicious. For dinner I had the Pork duo which was served with grits and a glaze which fully complimented the pork. The desserts are a very good size and all very rich and filling so be careful with those. The place itself is a product of a wonderful restoration, everything seems to be on point and very clean, I would definitely go back. read more
I will start this review out by giving a big thanks to my server Frank, because without him I would probably be in the Erie County Holding Center right now if it was up to the management of this establishment. But we'll get to that soon. Kudos to all of the designers as this hotel was restored and decorated very well. Definitely does not feel like you're in Buffalo New York when you're walking in. From valet you walk through a courtyard like quarter and make a sharp left which leads you to the main lobby of the hotel. The restaurant will be to your right. I started to sit at the bar because I did not notice a hostess station at first but it's kind of tucked away in the corner. I was greeted and sat by the windows which overlooked Huron Street. If you're looking for a fantastic view of a parking lot this is the seating area for you! I noticed a lot of the other reviews complained about the food. The salad I was started out with was very nicely plated but the dressing lacked flavor. It was just the salad though so I can forgive that. The main entree, the garganelli was perfectly prepared, full of flavor and an excellent dish. I would have liked to have seen a little larger pieces of crab. Now for the interesting part of the evening. After finishing my meal I discovered that I had actually left my wallet at home and with only $22 in cash on me I knew I would not have enough to cover my meal. I got my servers attention who was Frank and explained what was going on. I offered my cell phone and jewelry as collateral while I ran to go grab my phone but Frank informed me that he had to get a manager. I don't recall the gentleman's name but he did introduce himself and then proceeded to explain that I needed to call someone to come pay my bill or the police would be called. If I was at Applebee's, Red Lobster or TGI Fridays I wouldn't have been very surprised by a comment like that. But at a fine dining restaurant where I had not even ran up that much of a bill ($38.06) it was very unexpected. Luckily I have a part-time job right down the street and was able to call a manager that was willing to come cover my tab. Before that could occur Frank told me to stop the call and explain that he would cover my meal and just wanted me to bring him back the cost. I accepted that deal and hurried home and hurried back as quickly as possible to take care of Frank. I was nicely dressed. Carried myself well. And parked my $40k vehicle in the hotel's valet. Some may disagree but I feel as though it was very unnecessary to suggest that police would have to be called in this situation. It was an honest mistake and I don't believe that I presented any reason why any member of the staff would think that I was attempting to run out on a check. Furthermore I can't believe that a manager would have police come arrest a patron in the middle of their restaurant for a measly $38. This very well maybe why the current rating of this restaurant is already so low prior to my review. Even if this had been the best meal of my life, that comment made by the restaurant management soured my entire experience. read more
I had high hopes for this restaurant despite the fact that it's a hotel restaurant and they've only been open for a couple of weeks. I want to be fair considering it is a restaurant in Buffalo and we just came back from Paris last week where the food was absolutely phenomenal at reasonable prices, so our taste buds have been completely spoiled. Hence the "A-OK" 3 stars. I made a reservation about 10 days prior, so no issues there since it was so far in advance. The check-in area is also where the staircase into the bar area was - which can get a bit crowded/cramped if you have guests waiting to be seated just standing around as it is also where the main server station is. Our server was an older gentleman and very nice and attentive throughout the night, but it was obvious that he was likely new to fine dining. We received a one page drink menu which included the beer selection as well as the wine selection. Since there were only 5 red wines on the list, we asked him if they had a wine list. He came back with the exact same drink menu that we already had, and when he realized that, he said they must not have another wine list. OK, fine. We wanted a cabernet and they had 2, so we attempted to ask him which one he would recommend and he had absolutely no clue. At a place like this, your server should at least have some knowledge of what wines you offer. We ordered the octopus ($17) and margherita pizza ($16) to share as starters. They were both tasty, but not "worth the prices charged" tasty. My husband and our friend both ordered the gnocchetti and were warned about its 3oz small portion size. Again, it was pretty good but not worth $16! I ordered the aged duck ($34) - it came with the fatty skin on top which i'm not a fan of. The flavor was pretty good but nothing to rave about. The dessert menu looked sad so we decided to go elsewhere for dessert. On a side note, one of the bus boys asked me if he could have my autograph after I was done with dinner. I was so confused until he told us that everyone is saying how XXX (some public figure/celebrity) is here. It dawned on me that all the people I saw (and made fun of) crowding the check-in area taking pictures of the dining room were actually taking pictures of me because they thought I was someone else! The poor bus boy didn't even know who the person is but figured he'd get my autograph anyway. Honestly, I look nothing like that person they all thought I was, and it was kind of insulting. Even though it's not the restaurant's fault that they had all these ignorant customers, it left a bad taste in my mouth. I might stop back in to check out their rooftop bar for a drink in the future, but as a true FOODIE, I wouldn't eat there again. read more
7 years ago
9 years ago
I work one block away and wanted very much to love this place as my new lunch and after work spot. Sadly, after two visits, it disappointed twice. This is a new place and they are obviously working out their kinks but they desperately need to hire better staff for service and better cook for the food. The first time I came here was after work and my friend and I sat at the rotating bar. We shared the pork belly, the mushroom pizza and the burrata. The Crispy Burrata, at $14, is a reasonably sized piece of cheese with a few small tomatoes and some arugula and balsamic dressing. It isn't cheap but the taste is alright. The Mushroom Pizza, at $18, is absurdly overpriced considering the size and taste. The mushrooms taste canned. The pizza comes with "smoked mozzarella" that tastes oddly bland and "truffled greens" that are basic arugula on top. It's flavorless and expensive. The Berkshire Pork Belly, at $15, is a small piece of pork with a small shishito pepper and a tiny amount of BBQ lentils that are tasteless. It is overpriced and lacks flavor. Our bartender was disgusting. He had one glove on and would repeatedly blow and spit into the glove (presumably because it was too tight) and then use that same gloved hand with spit to serve drinks. The conversations that he was having with other patrons were also vulgar. His response time to us was very slow. He did not know any details about the food menu items. He seemed bothered to serve us. On my second visit to the restaurant, this time for lunch, I went with another friend. We both ordered the Cous Cous off the lunch menu for $16. It came with a small piece of salmon, four tiny pieces of orange and bland Cous Cous that had zero seasoning. I asked for salt and waited over 20 minutes for the bartender lady to bring it to me (seated at the rotating bar again, there were only 4-5 other people there and two bartenders; there was no reason for her to ignore me). Overall, the dish is high priced for a Buffalo lunch salad and lacks flavor at any price. I strongly recommend NOT getting this dish. With regard to the rotating bar, it's a cool idea that works for high rise buildings that offer a view. Here, you rotate so that your view of a parking lot structure changes to a view of an open parking lot to a view of a hostess stand. There really is nothing to see so the rotation is pointless. Also, the chairs are oddly spaced apart so that if you have a group of more than two, you can't sit together because he stools are bolted into the ground and spaced out oddly. You can bring a stool over from the window bar but those stools are significantly shorter and then you feel like a midget next to your friends. The entire arrangement is odd and uncomfortable. In short, until this place works out its menu, hires a legit chef, adjusts the seating and service, I do NOT recommend coming here. AVOID!!! read more
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210 Franklin St
Buffalo, NY 14202
Columbus Park, Downtown
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(716) 842-6800
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The site suggests a"upscale casual" for dress code does that mean jeans with a sweater and nice shoes is ok? For men?
Yes. There was a wide range of dress. That would be acceptable.
Anyone know if they have gluten free options? Rolls or pizza?
Hi I'm not positive. However, I can tell you that the food in general was very over priced and overrated . There are many other very good places in Buffalo that you should go before there.…
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