The wings are absolutely delicious--crispy, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. The staff was friendly and attentive, always keeping my drink full. I'd recommend getting there early, as it tends to get busy quickly. Overall, a great spot for good food and great service! read more

Elmo's has been my favorite wing spot since Khalil Mack name dropped them 10+ years ago. Crispy and charred, they are perfect. Since then, they've become very commonly put in the best wings group for locals. However, I will say that while that is a great thing for their business, it may be a con too. This is a very small dive bar. Nice sports bar atmosphere and the staff is generally very nice and accommodating. But the last couple times we've been, we've noticed the dip in food service. We showed up at 5pm on a Saturday, and when we walked in, I kid you not, there was not one order of food on any of the tables, and the tables were filled. Very bizarre. I would assume they do a great portion of their business with door dash, and it seems as if that took priority over feeding the customers inside of the actual restaurant. It also seemed extremely overpriced. (I didn't pay much attention in the past about the price.) for 5 single order of wings, order of fingers, 1 order of onion rings, and 1 order of fries, our bill (4 adults and 2 kids) was $172. I could not believe it. You would have thought we ate at Lucia's for that price. While they are still my favorite wings, it's gonna cost you. read more

Almost skipped this stop due to we had more stops and were getting full. But I'm glad we didn't. Small bar / lounge in a strip mall north side of buffalo. Close to wing nutz and duffs. Honey mustard Cajun probably was my sons favorite of the over 15 varieties we tried in buffalo ( they were good ) read more

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The wings were insane!! I come from California and I still think about these wings often. Definitely gets insanely busy especially when the bills are playing in town. The service was great they moved as fast as they could. It was a busy bar vibe so loud for sure but great. read more

Elmo's - Triple Play Wings - American Near Me - Getzville, New York

I've come to Elmo's four or five times over the years because everyone in the neighborhood raves about it. Unfortunately, I've never had a genuinely good experience. The wings have always been very average at best, and today the hospitality was honestly disappointing. The staff acted annoyed or just understaffed. The bar team was complaining about the kitchen crew. Just not good at all. I ordered a beer and waited for wings to go -- that was it -- and still felt completely unwelcome. Oh, and it took 55 mins for 10 wings. Sadly, this will be my last visit. read more

Great bartender Friendly staff Good food. Excellent atmosphere. Portions are huge. Plan on sharing or taking some home read more

ugh .. ok, it's Wednesday night and almost 10pm. There are very few options for wings or pizza but my brother has just flown in and I have heard good things about Elmo's so one star for serving "food" until 11 midweek. Menu pricing isn't bad and we were hopeful with the beer and wing special. Ok maybe it took the special and serving food until 11 to earn one of these stars. It's a dark dining area on a dark night ... Sabres jerseys on the wall leading us to talk hockey. The service was slow and non-attentive. When the server finally arrived she refused to even look at us ... I did not do a breath analysis but if you have ever had one standing two feet in front of you and rolling their eyes looking anywhere but in your direction you know how unappreciated we felt. It was clear she was dreaming because a big platter of French fries was plopped in front of us, which we did not order. She said "go ahead and eat them," which turned out to being the only good food on the table but we definitely didn't want fries (we sampled a few each). The frequently highly touted Elmo's wings were DRY and really pretty awful. The hot wings didn't seem that much different from the mild wings and they were just piled together. What made it worse was ... the wings were piled on top of the blue cheese containers and the carrots/celery. That meant we had to dig through the wings to get the dipping sauce proving whoever was in the kitchen had the same attitude as our waitress (Anyone in the food service industry concerned with their customers would have arranged wings, dips, and celery/carrots in a visual appealing manner not requiring digging in with fingers to find everything.). We all have different criteria in declaring our favorite wing locations but fresh wings, unique good sauces, good presentation and excellent service matter! Elmo's failed in all categories but the price (if the wings had been good) was right, they served until 11, and the French fries we didn't order were pretty good so two stars (I am being generous) but if you are on the Wing trail ... skip these guys and go for any other option! read more

Elmo's - American Near Me - Getzville, New York

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I fun dive spot that kept the kitchen open a few more minutes for us after a late flight into town. Service was kind and attentive, locals were welcoming, wings were fresh and hot. All in all a great way to start a Bills weekend! read more

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Little restaurant off the beaten path in bar type atmosphere. Ordered a large loaded nacho that was enormous and could feed multiple people. Cajun honey mustard and hot wings were delicious and very flavorful! Waitress was decent but as she got busier she definitely forgot about our table. read more

Elmo's - Loaded nacho - American Near Me - Getzville, New York

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Best wings in Buffalo from Cleveland and will stop here every-time, got medium and hot. Thought medium wasn't as hot as normal but can't complain it was delicious server was great and bar was very clean! Will comeback so soon! read more

Elmo's - American Near Me - Getzville, New York

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This place was pretty good. I do wish the staff was more welcoming though... the lady just asked us "how many?" and to "take a seat wherever" The wings and mozzarella sticks made up for the service though :) Very nice and juicy wings and mozzarella sticks were nice and cheesy :) read more

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Solid 3.5 for the buffalo wings! The flavor was pretty good. If you're looking for classic buffalo wing taste, go with "hot" when you order as there are different options you can choose from. We wish the wings were crunchy and some were slightly dry. I do appreciate how meaty they were! I hate with wings are so thin with hardly any substance. Not a problem with that here. read more

Elmo's - Buffalo wings - American Near Me - Getzville, New York

Elmo's was the best wings in Buffalo... Stayed in tow n Buffalo n these were the best in town...Honey Mustard wings were

Late lunch after running some errands in the area. This was my first visit after hearing everyone rave about the wings. I think we all ordered Beef on Weck with some cajun wings. Beef on Weck was pretty good. I just wish places would place a little jar of horseradish on the table instead of giving you one of those little plastic cups with a dollop. That dollop is never enough. The cajun wings were very good. Loved the bit of char on the wings. Service was okay, nothing spectacular. It was a slow mid-day with only one server and one at the bar. The atmosphere is a bit divey, which is no problem. The hole in the wall, the size of a fist, where someone punched above the urinal solidified it's divey status. The hype is warranted. Solid all around. read more

Elmos has the best wings!!!! I tell everyone!!! I have sent so many people here and has been a family go to forever. It is very quaint and very busy but stay and enjoy it. I have met Bills Mafia people from out of town there that I had never met until that day. Everyone raves about it. U will love it. Go and go early, be prepared to wait a little and love it as much as we do! read more

We used to love Elmo's so we keep giving it another try. I think last night was the last straw. The wings weren't at all crispy and the fries tasted like they'd been refried- stale and over cooked. Sorry to say since Adam has been gone Elmo's just isn't good. read more

Still a top 3 wing in area. Ordered some Cajun Honey Mustards and Hot BBQs last night. The HBBQs were on point, the Cajun honey mustards were a step down from normal. It was a busy night so they could of been rushing them out. Lacked the sauciness I come to expect. Hot BBQ were a 10/10. Staff friendly as always. read more

Elmo's - Cajun Honey Mustard and Hot BBQs - American Near Me - Getzville, New York

I know Bar Bill (yes we went to the original location) gets all the hype, but they didn't hold a candle to Elmo's wings. As someone who can't stand slimy chicken skin on their wings, this place knocked it out of the park. They cook them just long enough that they're crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. We opted out of the "double dip" option and it was the perfect amount of hot sauce. Plus I'm pretty sure we got more than 10 wings in our order, which I'm not complaining about! The grilled chicken Caesar salad was huge and lightly dressed - highly recommend. It's your typical dive bar, but the bartender was great and it seemed like a popular place for locals to grab lunch. Do yourself a favor and skip anchor bar to come here instead. read more

Always great food, service and affordable prices. A landmark in Getzville. Highly recommend for informal dining.

Wow!!! My friends and I are completing the wing trail and stopped at Elmo's. The medium were to die for. We also ordered pizza logs and fries. The fries were crinkle cut, which are my favorite. It's a bar setting, makes you feel right at home. Service was pretty good. read more

Elmo's - Medium, double dipped BBQ/Cajun - American Near Me - Getzville, New York

Some of the Best Wings in WNY! Definitely a dive style bar but the food and drinks are off the charts. Place is always slammed with people but the service is quick. read more

Wow. We took a trip to buffalo to try wings. This was my favorite spot. The ambiance gives off dive bar - dimly lit, friendly bartender, cold beer. The wings are simply amazing. I love the double dipped. The fry and then grill give these wings the perfect caramelization. Every single bite was amazing. No notes. read more

Elmo's - Double dipped - BBQ + Hot Double dipped - Cajun + Medium - American Near Me - Getzville, New York

Elmo's never disappoints- nice menu selection, great service, and not bad in the price range. Their wings especially the double dipped, are off the chain delicious. It sometimes a little too dark for lighting - you might need to use your phone's flashlight to read the menu. Fries are great too. read more

I hadn't been back home in quite a while and didn't really know of any place near where I was staying to get wings and a beef on wick. I happen to cross Elmo's on the web search searching for nearby places. The food was awesome. The beer was ice cold I love the inside reminds me of the old time neighborhood bars I grew up with in the Bailey Kensington area I sat at the almost horseshoe shaped bar and the bartender Was very friendly. Food was perfect. I just happen to be watching Eric Woods show and Jackson Hawes just gave a shout out to Elmo's as well. GO BILLS read more

Wow! Great wings here! Perfectly fried and grilled. I typically stick to traditional Buffalo style but the bartender (correctly) told me to try the honey mustard + cajun combo and am so glad that I did. These were unlike any wing I've ever tasted - sweet tangy and smokey all at once. SO GOOD! The Hot (traditional Buffalo style) + Cajun did not disappoint either - a good amount of heat but not overwhelming. They surpass many other wing spots in terms of crispiness & meat balance - good sized, not undercooked and a good crunch. A shoutout to the bartender who was super friendly and made great recommendations. read more

Elmo's - Outside - American Near Me - Getzville, New York

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It's small and packed place, keep that in mind. I got 20 double dipped wings barbecue, and hot . The winger where great but your definitely paying for what you get. The place is a chill pace to have a drink and get some wings at the bar with a friend read more

Elmo's is, quite simply, the best. The wings are unbelievable, the service is great, and it's as no frills as it gets. Point blank, this place is a must go too. Pro tip: get the Cajun/Honey Mustard double dip. read more

Elmo's - American Near Me - Getzville, New York

French fries were hard as a rock - extremely over done. My chicken sandwich was so dry and tough. I could barely chew it. athe roast beef tasted very bland. restaurant was not the cleanest either. I had 3 flies and 2 mosquitos land on me. Will not be returning ! read more

It was good 15 years ago and it is still good today. Love their chicken fingers that comes with fries for under $13.

Because I came ten minutes to close I was not served. I spoke with what I guess was the boss and he apologized and told me to come back the next time I was in town. read more

You don't want let downs when you are looking at comfort food. You want that part of your soul to feel cared for, instead of being spat upon. I've been spending a lot of time out this way lately and the fam was tired of the pizza races so Elmo's enticing menu proved, well, enticing. We were getting take out on a night that wasn't overly busy so hope was abundant, but also crushed. Requested Onion Rings never materialized. The 30 mild wings showed up as medium. The 10 mediums showed up as mild and the fries needed more oven time. Sure, it's first world problems but you'd hope the order would be complete and a little more on the correct side. That is a careless kitchen. The food might have been better had the kitchen been so also, I'm not mad, just disappointed. read more

Seeking delicious bar food in the Northtowns? Look no further than Elmo's. Admittedly, I've never eaten in here, but each time I've gotten takeout it's been consistent and tasty. They're known for their chicken wings (which you can and should get double-dipped), but more recently I tried their chicken fingers and was thoroughly impressed. Whichever you try, you can get them tossed in one of the handful of sauces in their lineup. Their chicken finger and french fry meal is $12 and absolutely massive. Seriously, it took me two separate meals to finish it all. The chicken fingers are huge and thoroughly sauced and their fries are crispy beyond compare. I would start with their wings here since that's what they're known for, but don't overlook those chicken fingers. It might just be the best value chicken finger meal in the 716. read more

Elmo's - Chicken Fingers & Fries - American Near Me - Getzville, New York

Elmo's is a cozy little sports bar, almost a dive but not. Good food and service, but be prepared for a wait. We sat immediately but waited around 50 minutes for our food. Wings are part of the buffalo wing trail and listed as heavy hitters on the buffalo wing coalitions "wing pyramid". I think they were good, with the hot bbq actually being better because they were crispier. The mediums were crispy but somewhat chewy. Overall, they were good but not mind blowing. Also got a chicken finger wrap which was really really good. Fries were overdone but overall it was a good experience. We hit it at a crazy busy time. Id like to try it again at a different time. Wings 7.4/10 and that's the review. read more

Elmo's - Wings, half medium // half hot bbq - American Near Me - Getzville, New York

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The Wing Kings of Castle started our wing sampling journey with a sure-fire slam dunk, a place on every "Top X wing joints in Buffalo" list and Khalil Mack's former #1 hang-out while he was at UB -- the famous Elmo's. We set off on the maiden voyage; four chicken wing rating virgins armed with no plan and no expectations. After some complaining that we should have picked somewhere closer for our first stop -- 40 mins from Hamburg -- we settled into our new surroundings. The ambiance and decor was as one would expect. A little rough around the edges but they had a good beer selection, the wait staff was nice and was accommodating to our many questions. Now onto the heart of the matter... Sauce (3.5/5): Honey mustard sauce was killer. We also ordered "double dipped Cajun-Medium" flavor but they must've heard "double-dipped Cajun-Medium and hold the cajun". I'm drowning in Frank's Red Hot! Meat (5/5): Good size; meaty wings with no grizzle. That's how you do it, local wing supplier! Cook (3/5): The extra-grill technique made for some heavy caramelization on the sweeter wings which led to mixed reviews at the table. Some enjoyed the sweet char and some thought it dried out the meat and left it a bit chewy. The aforementioned double-dipped wings had a nice juiciness but the excess sauce was difficult to overlook and made the overall wing tough to enjoy. Overall, you did not tickle us, Elmo. Final score (11.5 / 15) read more

Elmo's - American Near Me - Getzville, New York

I only had time for one stop for my trip this year to Buffalo and let me tell you I could not have picked a better place. Elmo's was fantastic. My bartender was a wonderful young woman who was super helpful and friendly. The wings are some of the best I have had in Buffalo. They are now #2 on my Buffalo wing ranking slightly below Tavern Nine Eleven. The Beef on Weck is the best I have had since the Pierce Arrow was open. Elmo's is an absolute must stop when u r in Buffalo. The atmosphere combined with the food makes it an absolute must. read more

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Such a great staff! Love Becky, Christine, Lisa, Sam, Angela, Liz, Jenna, and Caitlyn! Food is amazing and vibe is top notch. read more

Top 3 wings in buffalo. Cajun honey mustard double dipped is excellent and a must try, service is fast and friendly. Definitely a hidden gem. read more

My boyfriend bright me home honey listed chicken wings and Cajun bbq wings. Both were fresh and crispy. Sauce was just right!

First time I've ever been. I have to say top 5 wings for sure! Maybe top 3. I don't know how I never knew about this place. I definitely will come back. It's a bar so don't expect a high end restaurant but those are the places that sometimes have the best food. Server was nice and friendly. read more

Elmo's - American Near Me - Getzville, New York

Being from Buffalo. it was honestly a travesty that I had not been here before today. I was in the area to help out family, and when a delay kicked in realized I was 3 miles from the place. It's small, rustic, but I can tell you this place defines big things in small packages. Staff was friendly, greet right as I walked in the door. I was by myself, and was taken care of timely and with a smile. I ordered a Coke, which was served in glass...I know it's s small detail but pop always tastes better in glass. For food, I ordered a baskey of fries and 20 wings. 10 double dipped Cajun Medium, and 10 BBQ. They came out in about 15-20 minutes, and let me tell you. I saw the steam coming off the baskets when the left the kitchen 100 feet away. The food was piping hot and fresh and the wings, are everything I have read about, hoped for and more. The fried wings are then grilled over open char and dipped in your flavoring...and they are out of this world. Crispy, but not overdone, just like wings should be. Plus, you don't have to ask for them to be that way. I good wing place KNOWS to make them that way. My favorite was by far the BBQ, but the cajun Medium were very good as well. It is good I do not live here, as I may be here a couple times a week. Elmo's, you win the day when I needed a pick me up for personal reasons. Cheers. read more