Ummm....I don't know what to say. We live pretty close so we've tried this place at least three times before tonight. The first time being in late 2020 and we weren't impressed. We were in a bind in late 2021 when my mom came to visit and we tried again. I had left a three star review after that, but eventually felt guilty and removed it because they're in our neighborhood. Since it's been several years we decided to try again. Their Instagram post advertised a smash burger and fish sandwich specials. Right up our alley! We called up and ordered takeout. The young woman on the phone was very pleasant. The pickup experience was fine...the food? Not so good and definitely not worth $18 for each meal. The double cheeseburger patties had a spongy texture and didn't seem like a smash burger. I'm pretty sure they're pre-formed frozen pucks...or at the very least they taste like it. The fish filet sandwich was crispy and initially looked delicious, but the actual fish inside ended up being soooo mushy...very unpleasant. I had to throw it out after two bites, the texture of the fish was so off-putting. The french fries that came with both sandwiches were generous and tasted fine enough, but they were all such short pieces. I mean, I want at least a few full sized fries, yah know? This disappointing experience confirms our opinion of Colter Bay...for the fourth time. We won't be trying again for a few years. read more

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After a long day of sight-seeing, we needed a place to rehydrate and refuel. Our server (friendly and pleasant) must have seen how quickly we guzzled our first glasses of water, because she then brought a pitcher to the table. God bless her, as I was so dehydrated I was starting to feel like a raisin. The atmosphere here is pub-style. We felt perfectly comfortable eating there as a family. Obviously I had to try a local specialty, and I was not disappointed! The Beef on Weck was fantastic. Something about the combination of flavors just works. Plus the beef was tender... not an ounce of tough bits or gristle. And the au jus was so flavorful! Big Daddy actually drank some of it straight like a beverage. The poutine was fantastic! The wings were hot and juicy. The other sandwiches we ordered (chicken mushroom swiss and prime rib) were also top tier. The only oddity was that the salad was arugula. Our server warned us of it so we were prepared, but it still seemed odd. Overall, this was an excellent meal! Would definitely visit again! read more

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Pretty cool bar and restaurant lots of TVs to watch sports games. A good beer selection as well. Ordered the beef on weck and the buffalo chicken salad. The buffalo chicken salad was really good! Very refreshing the ranch and buffalo flavor was so good! The beef on weck came with fries, horseradish, and au jus sauce. The beef was pretty tasty along the the au jus sauce, but I couldn't eat the bun. It was topped with sea salt and rosemary which looked good, but it was just so salty. I know this is how it's supposed to be made but it was so salty that it was a pain to eat. I recommend using a lot less salt. read more

Colter Bay - Beef on Weck Sandwich - American Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Food was very good and service was great Bartender put Sabres game on after we requested it read more

Decided to stop in here on a whim and glad we did! The elk burger was delicious! The flavors of the goat cheese and berry was soooo good. My sister got the steak sandwich special which was great as well. Beat my expectations definitely recommend! read more

Colter Bay - Elk burger - American Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Was pretty much ignored by the bartender. Had one and done. Kitchen was already closed at 8:45 at night and only served drinks. One staff and a security guard. Won't be going back. read more

Amazing wings! Great beer selection! Amazing martini! Highly recommend! A great 'accident' for us to stumble on when the place we set out to try had a 2 hour wait. So glad for happy accidents! Great atmosphere and service ! read more

Walking aimlessly in downtown Buffalo, a driver asked what we were looking for and then directed us to Colter Bay. What a great choice, it was Saturday afternoon and we got our South Carolina football game on the tv. Bartenders were very attentive and although we only had some nachos to eat they were good and filling, I highly recommend this bar. read more

We go to Colter bay from time to time as we live quite nearby. Their salmon on shaved brussels sprouts salad is one of my favorite restaurant dishes. Colter Bay is also the only place I've ever seen a scotch egg since the British fish and chips place closed down. Theirs is divine and I highly recommend you indulge in one or two. We were looking for a place for brunch on my birthday weekend and noted that Colter Bay had posted about brunch so we headed over to give it a try and we're not disappointed. I had shrimp and grits that were to die for. Creamy, cheesy, and full of perfectly cooked shrimp. The bf had a brunch burger that was a massive smash burger with sunny side up eggs and cheese and added bacon. Colter bay also has an impressive selection of beers and other drinks. And while I haven't had it many of my friends are in love with their Mac and cheese. read more

Colter Bay - Brunch shrimp and grits - American Near Me - Buffalo, New York

They did such an amazing job remodeling this place with all kinds of ski equipment to give it that nice ski lodge feel even when it's 85 degrees outside. Great selection of beers on tap and in cans they had their own Other Half drop, who does this?? Incredible!! Went on servers recommendation with the BBQ Chicken sandwich, delicious, just hold off on the lettuce as this was unnecessary. Oh those Brussel Sprouts Listen even if you HATED these as a kid please give these a try, they are all flaky and crispy and whatever sauce they put on there really pulls it all together. Great menu choices and amazing service makes this place a can't miss! read more

Colter Bay - BBQ Chicken Sandwich and Brussel Sprouts - American Near Me - Buffalo, New York

First time here, love it! As any Shatzel place you'll find a great attention to beer, great list and choices. Great location and vibe read more

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Super cool corner bar, a block from my hotel. Low key atmosphere. Thoughtful draft list of 30+ handles. On the road, I make myself eat salads. This one, however: pure pleasure. Will be back! read more

Colter Bay - Chicken Caesar - American Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Colter Bay is an Allentown staple with an impressive brew selection and a tasty menu! While I sure do miss meeting a crowd of friends for fun and drinks, the current sit down socially distance set up is not bad at all! You feel some sort of normal with the people inside but safely spaced, staff is totally masked and masks are required to enter and any time you are not seated. I think they are doing a great job with this! We strolled down to Allen on Friday and decided Colter was the perfect cozy setting to grab a brew and some snacks. Hostess seated us ASAP (there may be a wait if you come at busy times) and got us menus. We did have to wait quite a while for our waitress but she was the only one working so she was swamped with all the tables (at half capacity of course, but still alot!). When she did come by we got brews and ordered the firehole nachos, which came in an okay time frame (again a little bit of a wait but not her fault). The Brew Menu: MASSIVE selection of local brews, like very long pages of both cans and drafts which you can also order packs to go as well which is nice if you find something you really like. They have everying from a DIPA to a sour to a stout, from 4% to 11% there is something for every beer lover + local cider options, wines, and mixed drinks. This beer menu ROCKS and offers so much room to explore new brew options. The Nachos: this MOUNTAIN clocks in at $13 which is a great app size or good for 2-3 people in a meal. You can add a protein for like $3-4 but otherwise comes with thin and crispy house fried tortilla chips perfeclty salted, real melted cheese, creame, pickled reds, generous serving of pickled jalapenos, and cilantro. My only issue with this is the need for better nacho layering game here, no ones likes the naked chips that never get the opportunity to carry those beutufl toppings or melted cheeses... Colter will remain one of my fav places in downtown/allen area for solid brews. read more

Colter Bay - Food Menu 1/29/2021 - American Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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Every time we have come here the experience was eh. Service is almost non-existent, other than when staff is just kinda being rude. Probably not your best bet read more

Great service, nice atmosphere really enjoyed myself. The staff is very personable and chill.

Food - 4 Ambiance - 5 Service - 4 Price - 4 I got the Elk Burger, and it was excellent. It was a little more medium than I wanted, but it was very good. I would get it again. Actually, its exactly what I am going to get the next time. My GF got the Bison meatloaf, and that was also delicious. I love when a restaurant reinvents themselves to fit the times and serve the people that patron them. Colter Bay has done exactly that. They have one of the best beer selections in WNY, hands down. Prices for the beers are fair, and they now have Other Half cans that you can buy. I still make the drive to Rochester to check them out, but it's very cool to have a couple here in Buffalo. Great job on that CB. Now let's get some Equilibrium along with other hard to get good beers. As far as Allen, Elmwood and Downtown, go the vibe here is mad chill. Good music, people, food and service. You just can't beat it. I have been here twice now and they have accommodated us and the stroller. I love it when places allow you to come and enjoy them as a family. I should never feel like it's not a place for kids. No clubbing for me. Just dat grown man $hit. We will definitely be returning a ton & you should too. Don't be a stranger if you see us there. We will have a beer together. read more

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(Last visited 11/11/2020.) While working in Buffalo I was told that Buffalo wings weren't the only thing invented here. Beef On Weck was also invented here. I was curious as to what this was so I had to find out for myself! I did my fair share of Yelp'ing to find this place so here goes nothing! Atmosphere/Appearance: Colter Bay is a tavern through and through. Wood floors, exposed brick walls, exposed duct-work and plenty of standard décor thoroughly represent the tavern feel of this restaurant. It was fairly quiet on the Wednesday evening that I visited. Service: I ordered my food online and took it go because I wanted to eat in the comfort of my own hotel room, but the gentlemen who took care of me at the bar was efficient. Food: So, to the nitty-gritty. A beef on weck is a sandwich found primarily in western New York state, particularly in the city of Buffalo. It is made with roast beef on a kummelweck roll, a roll that is topped with kosher salt and caraway seeds. The saltiness of the meat is complemented by the sweetness of the weck roll. It's absolutely fantastic. When ordering my sandwich I had the option to "add-on" some bacon to the sandwich and some wings. The sandwich outshined the wings for sure, the wings weren't bad. Value: The legendary beef on weck sandwich will run you $13.00. If you want to add some bacon because, bacon, then that'll be $2.00. Pretty decent. The sandwich does come with a choice of fries for no extra charge, but there are plenty of other sides you can add-on for an upcharge. Like... wings. Lol. For $6.00 you can add-on 5 wings. I mean, c'mon. Why not?! In conclusion, I'm glad I got the change to experience the incredible beef on weck sandwich that seems to only exist here in western New York. It's not a go-to for me, but something I'll be happy to coax others into trying. read more

Fantastic bartenders!! Charlie killed it with the martinis tonight!! Soo good vodka martini extra dirty extra olives! read more

This place has grown on me and I love it. It is cozy, homey, and comfortable. This is a great hang out spot. Stopped here for a bite during the week. I ordered The French Connection. Oh my goodness, it was divine. It comes with a bowl of French onion soup, a French dip, and French fries. Get it?! Ingenious! The beef was tender and done perfectly. The soup was very good, and the fries were average. The only thing that could have been improved upon was the temperature of my food. It came out luke warm. It would have been a five star experience if my food was hotter. I usually get the old fashioned here, and this visit was no exception. It was a very good experience too. read more

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Nice little spot in the Allentown area! I like that there is outdoor seating which is great because I can bring my dog next time. Ordered the nachos and medium chicken wings. I didn't really have the nachos but the wings were pretty good. I would probably order hot next time because medium wasn't spicy enough. Our waitress was attentive and came around often. read more

Colter Bay - American Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Get. The. Scotch. Eggs. It's sssooooooooo good and filling, we enjoyed the mountain cabin atmosphere while looking at the snow over the winter. Made me feel like I was back in the Rockies, will return read more

They make some stronggg drinks. Great bar spot! I like their cocktails, pretty unique, and i love a large drink selection. Food is okay too! I've been there for brunch, and a quick bite a few times, never left disappointed. I do remember ordering their beef on weck on doordash, i don't really remember how the sandwich tasted, but the fries were pretty good. read more

Stopped in here on a Friday night. Wasn't crazy busy, fun decor, fun bar vibe. As non Buffalo residents we were trying to get as much "buffalo" foods in as possible. Did wings, beef on weck and the hot pretzel. Pretzel was good, the cheese sauce was really good. The wings (medium) were really good - spicy enough but not too hot. Not sure where they rate on the local scale but for us Floridians easily top 2-3 wings we've ever had. The beef on weck was super good. Came with au jus and horseradish. We liked it best with the au jus and without the horseradish. read more

Love colter bay for an easy, quick, in and out meal on a week day evening at dinner time. Really enjoyed the Earl gray hard cider, beef on weck and sweet potato fries with butter. Staff is sweet and friendly, great service. read more

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I just had the best steak salad ever. Something simple but perfectly done. Homemade dressing. Clean and welcoming. The staff is wonderful T and Shelly- I will be back read more

Colter Bay - Steak salad, avocado, pickled onions, arugula and cherry tomatoes - American Near Me - Buffalo, New York

I'm not one for a lodge style restaurant. The food was cooked perfectly. However, the regular fries are missing something as they were kind of bland. The weck meet could also have more seasoning. The weck bun was great. read more

Came here for dinner with friends and hubby on Saturday night 9/21. We got a table in the back; water all around. The place was dimmed and loud due to the game and people having a good time. We ordered: many different beer/cocktails (that I forgot, sorry!) - Chimichurri Wings (specialty wings in chimichurri sauce & side of dipping bleu cheese) - Scotch Egg (Soft-boiled egg wrapped in sausage. Then breaded, deep-fried & served with maple-bacon aioli over a bed of arugula.) - Mac n' Cheese - Cheese platter (assorted cheese, crackers, stone ground mustard & nuts) - Split Rock Burger (House-blend ground beef, caramelized onions, braised short rib, white cheddar cheese, arugula, & horseradish-cracked pepper aioli.) - Old Faithful Burger (House-blend ground beef, lettuce, tomatoes, onions & American cheese). - John Colter Steak Sandwich (8 oz. sirloin, shishito peppers, onion confit, herbed ricotta & provolone) Everything was yummyy. read more

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Highlights: Great beer selection from micro breweries to full beers. Food is very good and offers a great variety. Sports games are fun to watch here at the bar with great bar tenders that enjoy great conversation. Staff: Very attentative and very friendly. When to go: If you're looking for a Friday or Saturday night out it will get a packed so either go early or one hour before closing. Bills game are huge here due to great TV's and the atmosphere. Be sure to stop here for Bills Mafia on Sundays. read more

Colter Bay - Me - American Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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We have been here on several occasions, and have never been disappointed. Extensive tap list, including cider. Many food options, something for everyone. Cheese sauce with soft pretzels was delicious and the fish fry is always scrumptious! The service from servers and bartenders is always great. Don't sleep on their brunch either. read more

Food was delicious- had the fish fry and it was well prepared and seasoned. Service was immaculate- we had a flight of beer and they were out of one choice. The bartender went out of the way to take care of restocking and brought it straight to the table. Beer and cider selections were numerous and reflected a variety of preferences. Prices were reasonable for this time in life and the company or locals made it fun. It is a bit loud but what you expect for a pub. Nothing is fancy but it is plentiful, good, and they make you feel right at home. read more

This place is a staple I go to regularly. The food selection is small but always delicious. Great burgers. The drink selection is quite extensive and perfect to go out for drinks, food or both. Sidewalk patio seating as well. read more

Haven't been here in awhile , and they've made some changes. I loved my lunch. So many local, imported and craft selections to try, and excellent service, recommendations. I ordered the Buffalo chicken salad and was pleasantly surprised with the enormous delicious Buffalo chicken breast leaning on my salad ! Very good. Great French onion. My companion enjoyed thier soup as well as pulled pork sandwich. I am glad to see this establishment maintaining that stand up Buffalo standard, and hope they still have one of the best Friday night happy hours around! read more

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Food was outstanding. We got the French Connection and the Fish and Chips. No words to describe them just simply outstanding.

First off--dog friendly patio! Yeah! Second-fabulous selection of craft beer, including some unusual and hard to get choices. Third--not a huge menu, but what they do, they do well. I had fish tacos with battered perch that came with pickled red onions, avocado, diced tomatoes and zucchini, plus a side salad. Nice mix of flavors and I was quite full after. Hubby has Cuban with pork belly-he liked the flavor but thoughta different but would've worked better. Once flattened on the grill, his bun became skinny and crusty, causing the sandwich to become difficult to hold together. Our guest had fish and chips--looked like a fish fry to me!-with cole slaw on the side. Generous portion of fish, she took half of it home. Service was very attentive and friendly. read more

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Food tasted ok but everything was cold , The Management did offer to reheat our food but we were turned off and didn't want to wait read more

Absolutely loved Colter Bay! We started with two warm pretzels ($4 each), served with a fancy mustard and cheese. The pretzels were perfect. Warm, buttery, salty... ohhh soooo yummy! Get the pretzels!!! read more

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The Impossible Burger has landed in Buffalo. A magical vegan burger that tastes like lean beef and can be served medium rare with a pink center. The chef at Colter has been watching this product closely to ensure Buffalonians had it as soon as the supplier could get it here. What makes this a 5 star rating for Colter Bay is not being an early adopter of major innovation in vegan food, it's the conscientious attention to detail for compassionate diners. Alongside the Impossible Burger being rolled out, Colter is committing to having a vegan fryer where nothing by vegan fries, sweet potato and regular, are cooked. No meat will enter that fryer. The chef is adding vegan condiments with the goal of eventually having the option of ordering any burger on the menu vegan. There's also a desire to make half the menu vegan as well is provide more vegan beers on tap. All ciders are already vegan. The burger was delicious and tasted like beef. It was served medium but the chef is working on a perfect medium rare with a pink line through the middle. I plan to return one few weeks when it cam be ordered any way because I'm looking for a nice crispy sear on the outside and pink middle. As far we know, there's no reason it can't be served rare. Supplies are limited so for the first week; only 50 burgers will be available each day. Impossible Foods will only sell 100lbs a week to this outpost in Buffalo but for once, vegans in WNY aren't being left in the dust. Impossible Burger is $18 and comes with fries, side salad, or Brussels sprouts. Foodies, vegan or not, should run to Colter! The staff are friendly and attentive, music selection is great. Choose a booth, bar height table, half booth, or sit at the bar. Thank you, chef!! read more

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I live right across the street from Colter Bay and this is no doubt one of my favorite places to grab a drink outdoors when it's nice out. During the summer they open the massive windows and have live bands and it really does bring a great vibe to the corner of the street. I've tried a couple things off their menu and have definitely enjoyed the food but no doubt consider this place to be more of a relaxing place to enjoy an outdoor drink and meet up with friends than to grab a bite to eat. They offer a great beer selection with all sorts of craft beers and even some drink specials like a beer and a shot. No doubt I'll be spending some summer nights here once the weather turns! read more

Colter Bay - Beef on Weck Sandwich - American Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Went there on Friday night for dinner w our 3 kids. Two of us ordered sandwiches w fries. The fries were terrible. They were like grease crumbs. Broken and like an inch long. I was looking forward to some good fries and that was disappointing. My daughter ordered the Mac n cheese. Barely ate it cuz it sucked. My other daughter agreed it was awful. Stay away from that. Wings were decent but didn't knock anyone's socks off. Service was good tho read more

I enjoyed the vibe and atmosphere of Colter Bay. It had a bit of an upscale sports bar feel to it. I ordered the Corbet's Couloir ($14) which was a Bison meatloaf served in Texas toast and with mashed potatoes and gravy on top. It was delicious. The meat was tender and some of the best meatloaf I've had regardless of the animal used to make it. Paired it a Genny Cream Ale for a balanced and great dinner. read more

Colter Bay - Corbet's Couloir - American Near Me - Buffalo, New York