Man, we really wanted to love this place. We really wanted a killer poutine and a craft beer. We wanted a good bar with delicious food and sweet locals. This place has sweet locals in spades. But the food is just ok, and the beer selection is just mass-produced lagers. In all fairness, we didn't try the wings; we just had a bunch of appetizers. They were all fine, but they were most likely premade, frozen and then fried. The good news: the staff were great. Super friendly and helpful. Also, the bar itself was a cool, divey sports bar vibe. Totally ok if you're looking for a local watering hole. Not a great option for killer food. read more

We went during a Monday afternoon, which was probably the best time since we were seeking a "family friendly" lunch spot. There were more than a few day drinkers hanging around the bar and patio, but no one seemed inebriated. To be honest, though, I probably wouldn't bring my kids here on a Friday or Saturday night. It was obvious we weren't locals and even more obvious we were there to eat (not drink), but I did not feel at all uncomfortable or out of place. Our server (a blond barkeep) was super duper nice. She was friendly, pleasant, and chatty. She definitely enhanced our visit! And the food was totally awesome! It was our first time having poutine and I'm not sure it was standard (it had shredded cheese instead of cheese curds) but it was delicious! Like really really really good. The burger was juicy and thick. The fries were totally yummy. Kid #1 said the chicken parm sandwich was good, and I thoroughly enjoyed my Philly cheesesteak. The prices were totally reasonable, too! Definitely a bargain considering the decent price for excellent food! For sure we'd visit Cool Hand Luke's again! read more

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Review from 7/2023 Well, when you travel, you need to do laundry. No this is not a laundromat, but it is a bar that is right next to one! Wow, drinks and food while waiting for the wash. I could not have had a better time. I even played on the betting machine and won money! Paid for the laundry. The bartender was great and recommended items. The place was fun, and it seemed like a local hangout for many. When I won on the machine, one of the locals stated that you should buy drinks for the bar, so I did! It was a lot of fun and a great place to visit. I am sure that place is jumping on a regular night, as we were there in the afternoon. read more

Reasonable prices, a lot better than those down on the tourist end of the strip. Extremely friendly and welcoming staff. Large portion sizes, that just happened to be delicious as well. They boast having the best wings in the city and after having them, I think they are probably right because they would be really hard to beat. P.s. The Jack Daniels bottle chandelier was awesome! read more

Food was great and very reasonably priced!Drinks were great, the service was on time and they were very nice. It's a nice bar with plenty of seating! I believe the owner of the place was also helping out and from what I can see knew the regulars well and wore a smile on his face always. read more

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Daily specials, Fridays is Fish Fry! Locals hang out here. Live music at night. Must be tight 'cause it's tiny, but fun! Had the fish & chips and they were awesome and reasonably priced! Service was friendly and quick. They took care of us. Recommend for a local experience. You're my boy Luke! read more

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Excellent food and service with very reasonable price. The atmosphere with the background music brought back memories of olden days. We look forward to returning this week!! read more

Staff was friendly and professional. The food was really good as well. I would recommend this to anyone who is in the area.

Just a few walking blocks from the Falls View Hotels district. We found Lukes on Yelp. My wfe and I are in our 60-70's. The atmosphere was a "Cheers LIKE"- type of neighorhood bar, in a strip mall. Friendly, blue collar, VERY welcoming. MUSIC was EXCELLENT (Pandora playlist), prices reasonable and FOOD was extremely GOOD. The entire staff, "Especially Lauren", was attentive and made one feel like a friend. "CANADIAN welcome!" Mike and Francie from Texas read more

We decided to grab drinks here after a tasty pho meal next door. The bartender was super-friendly from the get-go. The place was fairly empty on a Sunday night but that seemed par for the course in off-season Niagara Falls. The place is clean with a more upscale (but not fancy) sports bar feel. There are multiple TVs and a large projection screen in the dining area. They have a pool table but regulars had that baby on lockdown during our visit. We started with shots of whiskey. Niagara Falls bars do not know how to pour a shot... or they're all extremely greedy. It was a disappointment. I went with a whiskey cranberry after the baby shot, which was better. We only stayed for a couple drinks but were satisfied in the hospitality shown. I'd stop in again! read more

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This is the friendliest bar we've ever encountered traveling. We immediately felt like locals and the ambiance was amazing. They have music on Fridays and Saturdays and they invited my friends to sing since they have a local band back home (PTY. They have songs on Apple Music) The food was delicious. We normally don't go places twice when we're on vacation but we went two nights in a row and can see us visiting at least for a drink tonight. The service was amazing! Will def visit again when we come back. read more

Great bar food. We had a Philly cheesesteak, crab/cheese stuffed mushrooms and a flatbread...and of course beer! Great local vibe with neighborhood prices that don't break the budget. Friendly service, clean tables, and loud music give a hometown feel to this bar. Bathrooms are clean, too. The menu has a variety of items that I want to try the next time I eat here. Took away 1 star because the music is quite loud.--but this is a bar so it is to be expected. read more

This place is great. We went here 5 years ago while visiting and have talked about it constantly. We finally got to come back and it was just as lovely as we remembered. We got here towards the end of the night and the bartender Lauren was so kind and willing to get us food even though the fryers were about to be shut down. Shout out to the cook John too. They did not have to cook us food since it was the end of the night. The wings were phenomenal. Definitely get them dusted every time!!! read more

Got wings and potato skins. Po skins are sooo good but portions are small. Service wasn't fast nor slow. The wings were good but the wings were smaller then my pinky... maybe I just ordered on the wrong night. read more

Shhhhhh, great little galley type bar friendly service. Beer on tap...great philly cheese pountain! Yummmmy is read more

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My second visit to CHL as I will call it now... I tried to go incognito knowing it was setup! The place had a cool Friday vibe ... I was there for one thing the fish and chips! They knew I was coming as I tried to look inconspicuous from my last visit. I put on my acting skills and ordered. On our last episode Cheryl was the barkeep but she brought backup. I was done for she recognized my terrible acting skills.. my Yelp cover was blown. Nice review she says.. I respond with a picture of the bar area.. saying nothing to try an keep my cover for another visit. The fish and chips you ask.. if there is one place in Niagara Falls that beats all others it is this hidden gem... as for my acting skills trying to play it cool at CHL... well I'll have try it again. Perhaps a better accent and the Covid mask doesn't help! read more

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This place isn't the busiest but it should be! Homemade burgers topped with bacon, cheese and in excess of 1/2 lbs with a side of fries...that could be 2 sides for $9! Are you kidding me? That's an absolute steal! Service can be a bit spotty but it's rare and they're always friendly. There's always specials happening and the wings aren't half bad here. You could do much worse in town! read more

My girlfriend and I were looking for a cheaper spot around Niagara Falls. Although it was a bit out of the way, it was a very good looking and clean pub. The waiter we had was very nice, constantly cracking jokes and smiling with us. Had very good recommendations. The food was fantastic! We went on Tuesday (pint of beer and pound of wings for $10, can't beat that). We also got two burgers and a pound of medium wings. I got the Luke's burger and my girlfriend got the bacon cheeseburger. Both came with fries. Both burgers hit the spot and same with the fries too. The wings were crisp, meaty, and delicious! The place was very clean, bathrooms were pristine and very great. Also enjoyed that there were a l out of TV's around to watch sports on. Overall: loved it and would recommend it to anyone looking for a more local place in Niagara Falls. read more

Good wings. Good price on liquor. Fairly dead in here for 7:30 on a Friday night. Just a handful of locals. Note: They do not take American Express. read more

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snobby waitstaff, waiting for waitstaff, food & even the bill..... food good* staff *exchangeable = may have a chance alternatively rob & laurel read more

Disappointing in service and atmosphere. Left without ordering. Looked like 1 waitress was trying to take care of everyone.

Excellent food! Wow the wings were AMAZING! Sat sun its 60cents each when we went there was only six left the garlic parm. ONE OF THE BEST Wings i have even comparing it to toronto ones. Prices are so affordable and portions are huge! we had to doggy bag! Limited seats and table so go early! Bonus*Didn't expect such great service at a local pub. Asked about daily soup and offered us a great sample to share and taste ~its was delicious! They even have proper dinner napkins wrapped around your utensils. Our order-full size soup (buffalo soup), quesadilla, regular poutine, six wings (wish they had more) read more

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My crew and I were on the hunt for some late night eats in Niagara. We wanted something off the beaten path and to also support the local culture and business. We stumbled upon Cool Hand Luke's. And to say it delivered would be an understatement!!!! The staff and fellow patrons were absolutely amazing. We had a phenomenal experience and both owners and fellow diners showed what true Canadian hospitality is all about. Now let's talk about the food. Food was amazing. Everything we ordered from wings, to cocktails, to potato skins were legit!! Wings were filled with flavor and cooked to excellence. The price point is great and is an amazing value. The bar is your next door neighbor type of place. The regulars are extremely welcoming and make you feel like you're part of the fam. I hope this little gem continues to thrive and all the positive vibes and customers show up in abundance. It's a true neighborhood staple that brings community and value together under the same roof. Thank you to owners, staff, and fellow patrons for an unforgettable experience. read more

Food was great, waitress was fantastic. Nice local bar atmosphere when you need something outside of the tourist spots.

Everything was amazing. Waitress is the kindest! Food is delicious. Hidden Gem in the area.

Very friendly, local joint away from the tourist district, clean and nice-looking. Live music on weekends, special deals all week on food and drinks. Non-smoking inside. Great little walk-to from our Air b-n-b across the street! read more

Waitress was friendly but they were out of burgers - the reason we went. Food was fine but not what I would expect for someplace with a 4.5 rating. read more

Holy cow. Stuffed is all I can say. We had the philly cheese steak poutine as an appetizer, then somehow ate a Luke's Burger afterwards. Phenomenal. Great seasoning on the burgers and the fries. This was my kind of restaurant, low key atmosphere and not expensive. Also great for families!! My son had the kid's grilled cheese and was so full afterward. It's off the beaten path of the muss and fuss of Clifton Hill, but it is 100% worth the drive. read more

This bar is for locals by locals, be aware that if you're from out of town , they will treat you differently from the local customers. When I go to a bar like this one , my expectations are always low. We were greeted promptly by the only server on duty ( 7pm). We placed our order within 10 min , someone ( I think it was the manager ) dropped off the food without asking if we needed anything else. After 30 min , we decided we were finish , server never stopped by to see if I wanted another beer or my fiancé wanted more water ( both glasses were totally empty ). After server had finished taking shots with the only other table in the entire place , he decided to come back and asked us if we needed anything else. That was the only time he came back to check on us. We asked for the check and I tipped 15% , I work in the restaurant business too and I should have tipped either ZERO or 10%. We ordered fried pickles , Luke's burgers , and Parmesan cheese wings. Everything was extremely greasy , I know bar food is always greasy , but these food was EXTREMELY greasy. If you are out of town , just go to Hooters , most likely their food and service won't be worse than this place. read more

It is hard to concentrate on your food when the guy next to you is yelling "Faggot" at his buddy playing pool. Once he shuts up and you can concentrate on your food you might realize it is barely recognizable as food. Who actually can over-deep-fry a mozzarella stick? These guys can! The only redeeming aspect of my experience was an onion ring in shaped like the letter D. D for the d-bag I was sitting next too. Maybe I should have alerted the bartender but he was busy doing shots of Jaggermeister to recognize how drunk and offensive his buddies were. All in all, I recommend this place to: guys whose glory years were playing high school football who no longer get laid by their wives. If you look down and cannot see your toes or goods this place is for you. If you are a looser who has not grown up, head to this place immediately and reference this yelp add for some extra pejorative language. Extra points for the bros who attempt to use words with with more than three syllables. read more

Always good times at cool hand lukes. It's close to the tourist district and if you're from out of town, some check it out. Great food too

Awesome local bar! Great TVs for games and great beer and food specials!!! Visiting from Nashville, TN and wanted to watch Nashville vs Winnipeg Round 2 Game 4 and the owner was more than accommodating! Even turned up the sound so we could hear it! Will definitely come back here when we are in the area! Go Preds!! read more

Called for a lunch pick up order at 12:15pm. Me: I'd like to place an order for pick up Them: We don't have a cook right now so I can only do wings Me: That's fine, I want wings Them: What would you like? Me: 1lbs of medium and 1lbs of garlic parm Them: I don't think I can do garlic parm... Me: Nevermind. (hung up the phone) Best wings in Niagara eh... such BS, I'll find a more reliable place to eat lunch. read more

If you are in town and have a car go here. The people were great and the food was amazing. I got a burger and soup. The soup was buffalo wing, if it's on the menu get it. My daughter got the burger and fries. The fries are like the really good fair fries and enough to feed an army. My wife got the medium wings. The flavor was better than any medium wings she has had. When the bill came I double checked it because we have not had one that low ever in Niagara. read more

Came here with my family! Service was good. I order the messy chicken sandwich which was really good. I had poutin for the first time and it was actually better than I had expected. This a very relaxed place which offers a nice bar, pool, darts, and a slot machine. Check out his place if you're in the area read more

Their wings are definitely good. I had their garlic parmesan wings and it was amazing. 60 cents wings on Saturday ,cheap drinks and live music - an awesome neighbourhood bar with great food. I will definitely visit this place every time I am in Niagara Fall. read more

Great drink deals and good crowd. Met the owner - sweet guy! Whole staff was attentive and friendly.

We went here for burgers and they were great. The portion sizes are huge and also very cheap. You can't beat $7 for a 1/2 pound burger. Our server was prompt and very friendly and seemed to care that we had a good experience. The chicken wings were also phenomenal. I would definitely recommend this place. read more

Not much to be desired, unless you want to wait an hour+ for your food or get yelled at by the staff, with their lovely attitudes. When the food comes out, if your order is right, it's okay. Might want to stay out of the bathroom unless you want to clean the cocaine off the toilets. read more

50 cent wings. Need I say more. Suicide wings, almost live up to their name. Sports on big screen, suicide wings and beer. Perfect.