05/16/2026 We went…read moreto Giancarlo's for a combined graduation celebration for my Son, his girlfriend, and both families. While we were waiting for everyone to arrive, I had a very nice "Old Fashioned". We started with two dozen oysters. We received a couple of bad ones and they were promptly replaced with four new ones. I had the NY Strip and asked for "medium rare". The steak arrived and was perfectly cooked and had a very nice char on it. The steak was very flavorful and juicy. Service was impeccable. The restaurant was laid out nicely and there was plenty of space for our large group. Overall, I would say Giancarlo's will be a must visit, for when I'm in Buffalo.

The ambience is beautiful, the bar is impressive, and the service was excellent. Unfortunately, the…read morefood experience is why I'm giving two stars. My wife and I arrived around 7:00 p.m., and I tried to order the rigatoni alla vodka, but I was told they had already run out of pasta--during dinner hours, which was surprising. I ordered a pizza instead, but it arrived cold and tasted stale. It's disappointing because the atmosphere and service were genuinely great, but the food fell far below expectations. Buffalo has amazing wings, but finding consistently good food and service beyond that continues to be frustrating.

My favorite whiskey bar, great food and a vast selection of whiskey and bourbon, also serving other…read morecocktails as well, they always have a band on the weekends too Highly recommend

Found this classy but casual bar. It can even be said we got lucky. Lucky Day is known for an epic…read morehappy hour where you can get top-notch cocktails for half of the high price. A main reason why people go. There's also a few food items but it's mostly all meaty. Came in soon after it opened in the late afternoon. It's usually the busiest early. They have a legendary happy hour known for great prices. Even on the good shit hand crafted. It's about $8 at these times. Best one we got was the Manhattan. This is a classic made with bitters, cherry, and sweet vermouth. Also you get a choice of bourbon or rye. I got it with rye because I wanted rough stuff. As for the food it's limited and meaty. The burger seems to be popular. Got to say it's a great value when you go early. It's located on Pearl at Huron. They're closed Sundays and Mondays and are only open evenings or whatever.

Ok did brunch here prior, so tried out lunch. Still amazing. Loved our server, which I remembered…read morehis name, but he was great and unlike at brunch he made us aware of their rewards program which was nice! Food was just as great as brunch. Went started off with cocktails, of course and the Oliver is my go to, and the hubs got the Syndey Spritz. Both inventive and refreshing. Then we went for the fried artichokes hearts which came with a calibrian chili dipping sauce. These were so good. The dipping sauce has a nice kick, perfect combination. Then we had the house burger! This burger was seasoned perfectly, cooked how I asked and was just delicious. Their bacon jam is absolutely delicious. I loved loved their fries. I'm a big fan skinny (or shoestrings) cut and these were cooked and so well seasoned. Then we went for the market fish sandwhich, which today was salmon, again no complaints. Now all I need to do is come in for dinner, and make this one of my favorite spots to eat!

What a wonderful experience we just had at this charming establishment on Main Street in Amherst,…read moreNew York. The cuisine was exquisite; creative, bold. Warm onion bread with salted butter brought to the table immediately. My companion's pork Milanese was a generous cut topped with arugula and dandelion greens, vinaigrette and grated cheese, all served in a delicately flavored vodka sauce. My brown buttered scallops were served in a butternut squash purée with hazelnuts, a touch of Sherry and topped with pickled apple. Lovely. We chose for a side, the crispy brussels sprouts which were sprinkled with grated hazelnuts, served with smoky bacon chunks and drizzled with balsamic vinegar. Perfection. Their selection of wine, beer, and other drinks is small, but well thought out. My companion had a creation called "Common Exponential" which was decidedly orange flavored with cinnamon and cloves. She loved it. For dessert we shared a generous slice of a magnificent lemon - almond cake with poached pears and good coffee, mine with real cream. I was impressed by the quality of the table setting. The La Tavola flatware is beautifully weighted and unmistakably upscale, while the Robert Gordon stoneware has a handsome, handcrafted look that feels both modern and sophisticated. These are small details, perhaps, but they contribute enormously to the sense that Grezi has put real thought into the entire dining experience. The candlelight and single red flower in a bud vase added to the intimacy of the evening. And the service was spectacular. Cynthia and her colleagues made sure that everything was perfect. They came by often enough to make certain we didn't need anything, but not so often as to become annoying. Cynthia was warm and friendly and I can say that all of the staff who came to our table truly seemed to enjoy what they were doing, and that matters to diners who seek a complete culinary experience. We intend to return as often as it takes to sample everything that this exciting Restaurant has to offer.

Great first-time experience here! I went with one of my girlfriends for a belated birthday dinner…read moreon a Thursday night in mid-September. I think everyone was watching or attending the Buffalo Bills game that night, so it wasn't too crowded. Upscale (almost casino-like?) vibes! We were seated right away, and our server (Eric I think his name was) was awesome. We decided on the Dinner for Two Dining Package. We got the house salads to start, and split the Delmonico Steak and Rack of Lamb. Both were fantastic, although I wish there was a little more of the pistachio crust on the rack of lamb. The steak was cooked to perfection, and the demi glaze paired great with it. And we were too full to grab something off the dessert menu! Will definitely be back to celebrate another special occasion!

Excellent food and service Very fancy!…read moreThe steak was great and the pasta excellent Will go back next time we visit Buffalo

I thought this was a super high quality restaurant with a really nice ambiance. This would be a…read moreperfect date night spot! Parking was decent but we went on a Wednesday night so I think it would be rough on a weekend. There was a decent sized lot which was pretty full except for a few spots. However, there is street parking as well. We made reservations and we were sat pretty immediately. I found the service throughout to be top notch. It seems like they have different people for specific jobs (someone taking your order, someone boxing up your food, etc). So things went really smooth. We got: 1. The mushroom soup (a special): one of my favorite things we got. Super creamy and great flavor. 2. Margherita focaccia: this was more like a pizza. Super good but be aware it's really filling and a large portion! 3. The ravioli: our waiter described this an Italian burrito and he was not wrong. It's absolutely massive and I would also compare it to a lasagna. It was a bit intimidating and prepare to take the rest home with you, but still great. 4. Yellow fin tuna (the fish special): the tuna was great, good texture. It came with tempura shrimp which was excellent. The bbq sauce they have under the food was kind of a weird sauce to go with it so that wasn't my favorite. 5. A lavender mocktail: wasn't a huge fan of this because it had a really strong syrupy lavender flavor. Definitely not subtle so just be aware of that. Overall really great experience!

Me and my family were out celebrating my Mothers Birthday and it was amazing from the food to the…read moreambiance that provided us with a more intimate settling for a celebration of life. Our waiter was amazing and did a great job despite the size of our party at the time of ordering our entrees.

I have eaten here multiple times since I live in the neighborhood. I have never had a bad meal or…read morecocktail. Everything I have tried from SZND has been excellent. Highly recommend dining here. Interior is cozy, clean, and decorated perfectly. Service has been great every time as well.

It was our first time at SZND restaurant on Hertel Avenue in Buffalo. We decided to start our meal…read morewith Blackened Artichoke Hearts with crab meat, arugula, and green goddess dressing on the side . Great choice! My husband had Fettucine with Scallops. Another excellent choice. I tried the Cavatelli with Crumbled Sausage. The vodka sauce was just a little too heavily sprinkled with red pepper flake. Too hot to eat. Our wonderful server returned it to the kitchen and returned we a milder Cavatelli dish. Much better and very good. BUT the finishing touch was a slice of peanut butter pie. It was delicious! BTW the wines were very , very good.

Once again a great dinner at Black and Blue. I had this dish before but it surprised me in a…read morepleasant way. The fish was served on a base of roasted coconut (!!), sautéed onion and snap peas with a lemongrass-green curry dressing. A very surprising taste, that went very well with the fish. I really liked this dish. The Pighin Pino Grigio from Italy was great. Because we were celebrating our anniversary, we were surprised with a flute of champagne.

I had the grouper. It was delicious. It was served on a bed of jasmine sticky rice with a few…read morepieces of sriracha glazed carrot. The rice was green; I have no idea how the restaurant did this. The carrots, rice and grouper were all great; the exception being the rice that was at the bottom of the bowl and therefore partially submerged in the lobster broth. I don't care for "water-logged" rice. We were celebrating our anniversary. We were each given a flute of champaign. A lovely surprise.

Food was great, service was rough. Took an hour 25 min to…read moreget entrees. Lots of sitting around wondering where the food was. Also ran out of multiple dishes (soup, pork chops, venison)

If I could give Hutch's 10 stars, I would! We were referred here and were fortunate to get a…read moremidweek reservation. Melissa, our waitress, was a superstar. She kept our beverages topped off, offered excellent menu recommendations, and made us feel genuinely welcome throughout the evening. Maxwell brought out a wonderful selection of homemade breads, perfect for soaking up every last bit of the incredibly garlicky, delicious escargot. The halibut topped with scallops was outstanding, finished with the most flavorful beurre blanc sauce I've ever tasted. My partner's seared ahi tuna was cooked to absolute perfection. Every dish was beautifully plated and expertly prepared. From the exceptional food and impeccable service to the warm atmosphere and great Buffalo NY location, Hutch's delivered an unforgettable dining experience. It's easily one of my favorite restaurants, and I can't wait to return. What a treat!

Definitely busy on a Wednesday night. Think it is I checked in on the website. But we ended up…read morewaiting longer than I was projected. It wasn't until we came in and I put my name down. Did we immediately get a table. This was after 7 ladies were crowded around the hostess stand gossiping about patrons. Our waiter Abrahm was fantastic. He promptly greeted us and refilled everything when needed. He is the reason for the four star rating. Food was good, seasoned well and quick.

Our monthly "girls gone dining!!l commenced at Texas Roadhouse. Amazingly this was my first visit…read moreto the highly rated restaurant. It was a Thursday evening, & the place was super busy/ a good sign. They do not take reservations, but we were seated after waiting only about 15 minutes. The restaurant is large, rustic, & high energy! Our server placed rolls with cinnamon butter as soon as we were seated. Also a bag of peanuts in the shell/ all complimentary . The rolls were fresh, the butter good, not overly sweet. Our server, Michael arrived & took our orders for drinks. After perusing the menu, I was hankering for ribs, .decided on the half rack, you can choose from an ample list of sides/ 2 per dinner. And there's a special menu offer/ $13.99 dinners, served before 6pm- very budget friendly. My ribs did not disappoint , very tender, falling off the bone, well seasoned.. I ordered a baked potato & fresh veggies/ carrots & broccoli. My friends enjoyed steaks & chicken critters( breaded chicken fingers) the house salad was very generous & looked delicious! I was very happy with my rib dinner/ definitely agreed with all the positive comments I'd read & heard. My only complaint was the loud music/made it somewhat difficult to have a conversation, & the table/ booth for the 4 of us seemed a bit crowded. I'd also suggest giving diners who order ribs, a packet or two of hand wipes.. those sticky yummy ribs were "finger lickin'good!!" The great friendly, prompt service, & very good food certainly was worth the minor issues! I highly recommend Texas Roadhouse & look forward to visiting again

Great service and food was absolutely delicious. Highly recommend the lobster bisque.read more

Pure delight. Nick at the bar knows his stuff without being stuffy. He's your guy if you just want…read moreexcellent service or if you want to deep dive into the menu, the chefs, the vibe. Corn season was in while we were here so we chose the totally unique corn waffle with arugula, chili, mushrooms. Divine. If we hadnt ordered more food we'd have licked the plate. The agnoloti wasnt your normal small hats but rather more interesting ravioli. But who cares it's shape--it was balanced, housemade pasta that made me very happy. The steak had that good crust and it wasnt your average steak house steak. It was as good but with different flavors. A great order.