After a long drive to have brunch somewhere on Elmwood, just to find the doors locked, I ventured over here to have lunch and it did not disappoint! First off, I was greeted and found staff friendly and efficient! You have plenty of options for seating .. dining area, front bar, back bar, even an outdoor patio bar. Although it is dive bar-esque, it was nice and clean (let's be honest .. some dives have a stench and stickiness that can definitely ruin your appetite, no matter how much you may love them). They have a set up for bands to play, as one was playing while I was there for their 2 year anniversary (congrats!). What was nice is although I could hear the band (it was playing in the back and I was up front), it wasn't over whelming me. I have eaten places where, no matter where you sit, it's extremely loud, and I appreciated that you had a choice here. Now onto the food: The food should have been doomed to fail; my tastebuds were prepared to eat sweet, buttery, syrupy French toast with a mocktail at brunch elsewhere. But wasn't hyped about the menu because of this (which is not dog and pony's fault .. I had to work and didn't have time to research where else brunch was available). I settled on the umami smashburger by a suggestion of my waitress. Now once again, could have been doomed to fail as I'm not a French fry person and my favorite cheeseburger is one I make on my own. BUT WOW their food blew me away and made me forget all about my brunch let-down. The French fries were fantastic and had a great seasoning on them! The smashburger was great to the last bite .. and I was NOT expecting to finish it as it was a really nice portion (I ate lunch now 10 hours ago and didn't need to eat again it was so filling!) but it was so dang gone good I sure finished it! Smoked cheddar .. chimichuri aioli ... kimchi bacon jam .. oh ya that bacon jam was EVERYTHING!! Thank you to the staff at Dog and Pony for making my long drive worth while! read more

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We came here for lunch because we seen so many great reviews but man, what a disappointment. The bar area was nice, but the service and the food was not as everyone else described. I ordered the smash burger, my husband ordered the turkey sandwich. After we were waiting for our food for over 25 minutes, the server came over and said that he was just informed they don't have the turkey because they had an issue with that freezer. Ok, so my husband ordered the cheese steak because he was super excited for the bahn mi roll. My smash burger was alright, but the bread they use for their burgers remind me of those cheap buns you get from TOPS that just fall apart. The worst part was that they forgot the dog sauce on my burger, so I asked for the sauce, and THEY CHARGED ME FOR ASKING FOR SAUCE THAT WAS SUPPOSED TO ALREADY BE ON THE BURGER I ORDERED. My husband made sure to tell me after we already left because he knew I would have fought it and our already 1.5 hour long lunch date would have been longer waiting for the refund... He ordered the cheesesteak and the sandwich was so small, and the "bahn mi bun" wasn't even toasted which is a signature for bahn mi bread. He said the flavor was fine but nothing to rave about. The worst part, for me, were the French fries that came with both of our meals. They were soooo heavily peppered that they were inedible. We asked for ketchup to try to make them tolerable, and they gave us a pre-portioned small cup of ketchup... You serve french fries with most of your menu, why isn't there ketchup on the table?!? Overall, It was a nice place to have on senrca street which used to only have the blackthorn and franchescas, but I would not eat here again. read more

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I ordered take-out today and ordered the Duck Confit Poutine. This was recommended to me by a friend. It was delicious. Plenty of cheese and gravy. The duck was cooked perfectly. Highly recommended. Will definitely be ordering again. read more

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Dog and Pony is a hidden gem with an outstanding mix of elevated pub fare and creative Korean-inspired flavors. Every dish is expertly prepared, the cocktails are excellent, and the atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming. The staff provides great service, making it a perfect spot for dinner, drinks, or a night out with friends. Definitely one of Buffalo's must-visit gastropubs. read more

The service here is incredible, very friendly and attentive. We got tso good sandwich, steak, and a few drinks. Food was delicious and ambience was upbeat! Will be back again. read more

First time there and my wife and I were very impressed by the decor and the service. Then the food came out , my wife had the Braised short ribs and I had the Talk turkey to me sandwich with potato salad and both meals were amazing . We will be back for sure. read more

We LOVED this spot. Picked on a whim and so glad we did. I visited when it was a different place (Shupper House?) and was just unnnncomfortable for most of the time - this is a 180 and then some. Had an espresso martini and it's topped with what looks like house made whipped cream?! Love. We got calamari and wings and both were awesome - crispy, seasoned, great portion size. Server was great, serving assistant was attentive, everything was great. Back room opens up to a great half enclosed patio / large tv wall and seating in the back that is apparently bumping at night time. We will absolutely be back and can't wait to make it part of our stomping ground! read more

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My fiance stopped there during St. Patricks Day, and then came home and proclaimed we had to go there soon. We ended up going on a Sunday at around 1pm, and it was nice and quiet. We met his aunts to catch up. I ordered the bullit old fashioned and came to the conclusion that is one whiskey I do not care for. We ordered the bourbon black.garlic wings for an app to split. They were incredible. The flavor was chefs kiss. I ordered the double smash burger gluten free roll and it was great. Not the best roll I've had, but not bad. A little too crumbly. I prob order no roll next time. Phil got the fig sandwich ans liked that and everyone else ordered burgers. It was very good. It is a cozy atmosphere. They also have a back room. I will definitely be going back. read more

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When you first arrive it's the bar in front then the seating in the back. It's nice and dark and has your average Irish bar feel. The service was great! Our waitress was super attentive and checked in on us a lot. Very great attitude! And the food was delicious!!! The burgers were so juicy with the perfect amount of toppings. The fresh cut fries were seasoned and delicious! Will be back here for sure! read more

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We had a great time at this bar! It's a fun location and the staff were so great. Joey was quick, nice, and made a lovely espresso martini! If you are looking for a fun bar scene, I'd recommend stopping in. We didn't try the food but everything looked amazing! read more

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Great cocktails and patio seating! Dinner was fabulous very cute restaurant featuring 3 bar locations and a great outside patio area. The food was delicious, id recommend the steak frites. The did gave a smaller menu than expected and our waiter was unable to make the drinks we requested and our waitress was a little slow. May have hit them on an off day but we will definitely be back! read more

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First, the bar/restaurant is so cute. It's old school but modern. We had great service sitting at a table in the bar room. I think we got our food in 30 minutes on a Friday night. We got the bulgogi cheesesteak and the chuck Norris chicken sandwich with the chimichurri potato salad. We loved everything! The cheesesteak was spicy and cheesy and delicious beef. The breading on the chicken sandwich was delicious! It says it's spicy but it really wasn't. I would love to see a fish fry on the menu with the captain crunch coating! The menu looked great- asian influence. I'll definitely be back to try more- the specials sounded good too! Also- great wine pour! $10 glasses but they do fill it up! read more

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I had been wanting to try this place for a while, but it seemed like they're always super busy, full parking lot and cars parked all along the street every time we went by. There is not a method of reserving a table online. We decided to go in night before Thanksgiving around 5:30pm, early enough to beat the crowd. The front bar area was already pretty busy, still a couple of empty tables. We were invited to sit anywhere by the host, so we headed toward the quieter back room. The space is large with a second full bar, large tv screens on the walls, and an exit and bay door out to the patio. The overall decor is classic pub, welcoming and not too bright. The back room was spacious but it was cold, especially when someone opened a door to the patio, which happened a lot. The menu has a variety of dishes, and many gluten free choices, deciding what to try was hard, and we needed a little extra time. The braised short ribs and mashed potatoes were amazing. Hubs couldn't say enough about the burger and potato salad. I'm looking forward to my next visit so I can try something else. Please note that the address on Yelp (315) vs the actual address (2115) on Seneca St are in very different neighborhoods. I suggested the change, hopefully it gets approved. This restaurant is across the street from Grey Havens Tattoo, and Cookies and Cream, in South Buffalo. The listed address is downtown. The front entrance has a large step up into a narrow entryway, but the side patio entrance is flat/accessible. read more

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My first time at Dog and Pony and it won't be my last! Great location near Shea's Seneca, great to see what is happening in this area. I was able to meet a friend for dinner and I tried the Korean Brussels sprouts and the winter squash salad. Both were delicious, had hearty portions and left me full even though it was a veggie heavy meal. Sprouts were crispy, not too spicy and perfectly cooked. The salad had plenty of toppings and was a great mix of fall themed items. Service was awesome and she had some great pointers on the food and cocktail menu. A great outdoor covered patio and plenty of gluten free menu options make this place a slam dunk. read more

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We had an amazing time here and the food Amazing and definitely would go back A Buffalo must go read more

We chose this for our monthly girls dinner! We were very happily surprised. We arrived by 4:30pm and were immediately greeted nicely by the hostess we got a very nice booth by the bar. Drinks were very good, avg price. We ordered the dog and pony fry app. What an excellent choice, perfect for sharing! Dinners were different and awesome. My friends ordered the smash burger and fries, and the chicken fricosie both looked great and tasted even better. I ordered the prosciutto and goat cheese on sour dough with plum jam. It was grilled to perfection and over the top tasty it came with the potato salad which also was different with the chimichuri and outstanding! Idk if we were all starving but no complaints and there was plenty left to take home. Highly Recommend this crazy good South Buffalo landmark read more

Absolutly amazing!! The food was beyond my expectations. The Duck Confeti was amazing and the steak frites were seasoned to perfection! I highly recommend Dog and Pony!! read more

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This may not look like much, but the service and unique food items are amazing. The server was quick to get drinks and go over any menu questions we had. The miso wings were crispy, and the Brussel sprouts were full of flavor. We got the shisito peppers and they were extremely hot. The server was wonderful and gave us a tip about peppers and when they are in season, they are hotter than when they are not. So, beware ordering peppers in the fall. The short ribs were so tender and delicious. They even had carrot cake for dessert with no nuts or raisins which is my favorite. Not many restaurants do that. read more

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New to the South Buffalo area, this pub has been getting a lot of buzz . Four of us dined on Friday night - I was impressed with our attentive server , she was on top of it ,despite the crowds . I chose Adobo Chicken on the specials menu . For $22, the entree was kind of small , but I really enjoyed the flavor of the dish and polished off my plate . Everyone else enjoyed their food at our table as well, except we all agreed that the chicken wings could have used more sauce . I was a bit concerned, as I noticed there was an additional $40 hold put on my credit card , but it was released after a few days . I would check out other menu options at Dog and Pony again , and would recommend it to others . read more

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Thank God I have a friend who still reads the paper. He read an article in the gusto regarding this spot and said we have to go try. Glad we did. Food was super amazing. There is a parking lot on the side. We lucked up got spots out front. When first walking in, it's a small space, but I went to the bathroom and noticed another whole bar and table area with TV's. It's a long restaurant not wide. Don greeted us said we can sit where we like. Don was friendly and nice. He was handling the lunch crowd which was a nice size and he did it well and with a smile. The menu has some interesting flavor profiles. I wanted to try it all. We started with the braised pork belly. They were juicy, flavorful and tender. For our meals we ordered Cluck Norris sandwhich, battered with Capitan crunch!!! The chicken was a thigh which of course absorbed all the other flavors that were in it(see menu) and was juicy and crunchy. Definitely a top 5 chicken sandwhich in buffalo with a reasonable price! You have a choice of fries or potato salad. We went with the fries. They were definitely fresh cut potatoes cooked to perfection, and seasoned well! Bulgogi cheese steak sandwich! Hear me out Korean style marinaded shaved beef, house kimchi(not over powered funky normal kimchi) pickled jalapenos, caramelized onions, Swiss american cheese with gochunjang aioli, this was amazing. Amazing Korean flavors, but maintained the taste of a cheese steak!!! Here we went with the potatoe Salad. I know I'm always saying I'm a Mac and cheese snob, well I'm even worse with potato salad. Well they knocked it out the park with this chimichurri potatoe salad. When it came with it's green color I panicked..lol but nope what a spin on a classic dish. Everything was so good, I had to order a few more items to go Chicken wings..went with the miso bbq wings. The wings were cooked perfectly. I personally was not a fan of the sauce I choose, but that's purely a personal preference. And they could of had more sauce. Shishito smashed burger. Double patty, Cheddar cheese, chimichurri aioli, shishito bacon jam. Another grand slam of flavor. They didn't ask me how I wanted it cooked, but low and behold was cooked they way I like it (no pink). Everything tasted fresh and homemade! I see why they had a write up. Well deserved. I will definitely be back, not at working lunch so I can try some of there cocktails ! And pray one day they land on door dash!! read more

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First time don't know what took me so long. Bartenders are super nice. Food is fantastic. Great place to eat and enjoy the Bills game. It's a tad loud in the back but if you like that it's not a problem. read more

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(4) ~ very good overall food & service. Note: There is a small parking lot in the back. MENU: ** Water (tap_ = (4) very good, must be filtered;) ** Bulgogi Cheesesteak = (4) very tasty ** Chimichurri Potato Salad = (4) very tasty read more

Awesome tavern in South Buffalo. Unique tavern that offers Korean inspired dishes mixed in with the normal fair. Got the shishito peppers and chicken fracase. Will be back to try more inspired dishes! read more

Very good Would definitely recommend here. My family so enjoyed it and service great.

After a short wait for a table (spent at one of their two bars) we were seated without a reservation and quickly helped by a server. She gave a quick rundown of the menu and focused on portion sizes as that's what we were asking about. Ended up going with two of her recommendations and they did not disappoint. The poutine was delicious with duck so perfectly cooked and just the right amount of cheese and gravy (ok, I'll always accept more cheese but I wasn't left thinking it needed more). We also had the cheese steak and this is really a flagship dish. Do not miss out on this amazing combination of flavors. The meaty mixture is served on a firm but soft roll that seems made just for this sandwich. Craft cocktails we're pretty good and a nice variety was offered. If you're looking to try new flavor combinations, don't miss Dog and Pony! read more

From the moment we walked in without very welcome. It was newly remodeled and had a great vibe. We were seated immediately, I think we beat the rush for sure. Our server Michelle was very cordial and attentive to our needs. I had a kobe burger which was delicious. It was our 1st time there, we will be back for sure!!! read more

We find ourselves in South Buffalo every Wednesday night for sporting events, and I was looking for a new place to try ;this place came up in a search. What a gem! The vibe was great. The people were super friendly and the wait staff was terrific. Apparently, this place has only been open for less than a year, but it seems to have quite a following already! The bar area is a great place to hang out if you have to wait for a table. My husband and I both elected to have handheld sandwiches, which were plentiful and super tasty. My husband loved his cheesesteak sandwich while I got the cluck Norris sandwich ... in its description. It was definitely not flavors. I would normally put together or even think would taste good together, but I was intrigued and it was absolutely delicious. I would definitely come here again. I think we found a new place in South Buffalo. read more

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Great food, great service. Menu changes. Affordable. Parking in rear. Enter left side building. read more

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I have been hearing a lot of buzz about this place. Now I understand why! The atmosphere is pub like nothing fancy. But don't let that fool you the food was excellent. As we waited for a table we ordered drinks. The Aperol Spritz was probably one of the better ones I have had. More citrusy and less bitter just the way I like it. As we sat down we ordered the pretzels with honey mustard and cheese for dipping. Nothing fancy but worked. At this time I ordered the espresso martini. This was prepared perfectly. Our meals were the steak frites and chicken francese.This is where the creativity and a great chef shine. The steak was lean and cooked besides being seasoned perfectly. I feel like a lot of restaurants that have steaks that are not steakhouses are not good. Either they are tough or grizzly this was not. This came with an arugula salad and garlic parmesan fries. Excellent accent to the steak. The chicken francese was so light and accented with fresh lemon and served a side of garlic mashed potatoes and broccolini. Great dish and hit the spot! A day later and the steak is still being talked about in my house how good it was. Definitely worth a try! read more

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Wonderful meal. My picky daughter ordered the chicken French and cleaned her plate which is very rare. I had a burger which was their take on the Big Mac and it did not disappoint. I would go back next time I'm in the Southtowns. read more

We were in Town for a couple days and found this place! Excellent food, fun atmosphere, and nice wait staff!!

Beautiful restaurant and bar. Excellent food and service. Pretty good variety on the menu and reasonably priced. Will go again when in the area. read more

Went there for dinner and had the kung pao calamari. It was on the special menu . It was absolutely delicious. I want you to add it to the menu that's how good it was! read more

Service was outstanding she let us sit where ever we wanted. Food was amazing and I mean amazing. Was from out of town and our hosts recommended about 5 different places for the best wings and this was not one of them however, this place had the best wings IVE EVER HAD!! Crispy, Smokey, tender and delicious. I was blown away and will def be back as we frequent Buffalo a lot go bills! read more

Great food and lively fun atmosphere. Service was exceptional we met friends for a Christmas gathering and they loved their meals as well.

The food is incredible. I will be daydreaming about the Korean Brussel sprouts. The short ribs my husband ordered, and the mashed potatoes, were perfect. I really enjoyed my bulgogi cheesesteak. The music isn't too loud, seating is comfortable, place is cute. Service was quite good too. But the food? The food was incredible. read more

Tried this place out this evening and it was SO yummy! Started with homemade special appetizer crab rangoons (not pictured) which were very good and light and airy served with a different kinda spicy sauce! For dinner we all got burgers and the chicken sandwhich and everything was so flavorful and delicious! The server was attentive and nice and the place is tight but gets bigger as you walk through the place! Noticed some outdoor seating with a tv looks like a place to try for nicer weather days too!! read more

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We were greeted immediately when we came through the side entrance that passed the large outdoor indoor/outdoor bar seating area. The first bar area is very large with plenty of seating, eclectic artwork and a big screen TV. You then go through a small hallway that leads you to the front bar and dining area. We were seated immediately and our server, Lauren, was very nice and patient with our special requests and verybhelpful in getting information from the chef. The chef was very courteous as well. The food was really very good. My friend, is getting medical treatment from Roswell and had food requests which the chef accommodated. She had the Chicken Francese - chicken cutlets sautéed in a lemon butter sauce, whipped Yukon gold mashed potatoes and switched the broccolini with sliced carrots. I had the Steak Frite- an Angus reserve 14 oz NY Strip steak, chimichurri, garlic herb fries and an arugula salad. The steak was cooked exactly as I requested and well seasoned. The chimichurri sauce was quite good and complemented the steak really well. It was delicious!! I'm not a fan of arugula but the presentation was really spot on. My only issue was the garlic fries. They were overly seasoned with a lot of salt and garlic and way too many on the plate. The overall staff from bartenwaitstaff waitstaff were smiling, friendly and made you feel welcome. The decor in the main dining area was a little more subtle but very nice. We would definitely go again and we highly recommend this restaurant! read more

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Went here as part of annual monthly retirie Meeting. The food was very good and presented similarly. The staff corden off a section of the bar for us, very nice of them. The bartender was patient and explained the menu options. I would recommend this establishment. read more

This place was fantastic. Our server Michelle could not have been nicer, and the food was excellent. It has an eclectic menu - more choices than you'll get elsewhere. The atmosphere was great too, and the other patrons were fun and friendly. We'll be back. read more