Family owned restaurant. Absolutely delicious every. time. The food is homemade and so fresh…read more Always made in time too. Their gator is great in the summer with taxidermy gator heads to compliment.

Was quite a drive for us but well worth it! Of course when this restaurant was 5 miles away we…read morenever got there we split the taste of the French quarter to have a little of everything! Not one complaint about any of the food. My favorite is crawfish etouffe and they do it right! I could have eaten several more pieces of cornbread , it was delicious. Everything was just right, flavorful and not too spicy- hot sauce on the table if you need it. Owner very friendly and efficient service. Cute old building in a small town. Will definitely make an effort to return!

Had not been here in a few years! We started at the bar for a few drinks. A kind man moved down for…read moreus to accommodate the 5 of us. We hung out and played some quick draw. We placed a reservation and were told when our table was ready. Our server Ruby was outstanding! She promptly brought more drinks, answered questions and gave us the time to decide. The breaded fish was delicious, as was the Mac salad and slaw. I chose onion straws as my third side. They were fine and would have complimented a steak nicely. My fault, they were lost under a fried fish. They had a good crowd despite the frigid conditions and the lot was well plowed. I should have gone with the mac and cheese. It looked great and everyone else liked it. Shout out to Ruby who certainly made our night. A great place for Mardi Gras reveling in a few weeks!

Came here after getting off work. I had planned to try this spot with family while they were in…read moretown, but we ran out of time, so I knew I had to come back and give it a shot, and I'm glad I did. When I walked in, a few people were sitting at tables and some at the bar, and as time went on, it started to fill up a bit more. I ordered the gumbo and the crawfish po'boy. Both were solid choices; the gumbo had great flavor, and the po'boy really hit the spot. I got the remoulade on the side, which ended up being a great call. If I'm ever back in Buffalo, I'll definitely stop by again to try more of their menu.

Loved the food the price wasn't bad for the amount of food you get I would definitely share the…read moreplates

Update: subtracting 1 star because my kid got sick from the oily food. Never again…read more The staff was so nice and the facility is very clean however we just didn't care for the food itself. We ordered the cajun mix for crawfish and snow crab and garlic butter snow crab. All the boils are doused full of butter flavored oil (not real butter) which didn't allow for any flavor to reach your tongue or the meat. I may be spoiled with real Louisiana and Texas crawfish and seafood boils but the oil was so unpleasant. The crawfish was oily, flavorless, and tasted dirty. The crab was probably presalted and just reheated in the boil. I asked for some cajun seasoning and salt to sprinkle on top but there was just too much oil. I am disappointed with this type of boil and hope I can find a more traditional type with no oil somewhere in Buffalo.

We made reservations online at the restaurant's website after reading reviews and viewing photos…read morethat this might be a cozier sized restaurant. Mind you this place is located near UB South, on Main Street so traffic can get tricky if you don't know what you're doing or where you're going. There is street parking, but during peak hours you might be hard pressed to find a spot. We walked in after parking on the street, and the door was propped open and the garage style window was open bringing a nice breeze into the restaurant. The entry way is accessible as it is a small incline walk in which is great for those who are using wheelchairs/canes/walkers. We went to the hostess booth and informed we had a reservation and were promptly sat near the patio window area so we definitely could people watch. Our waitress was patient and sweet while we tried to decide what we wanted of all the delicious options to be had. The restaurant does have a specials menu that may rotate out on the day, they'll post the specials on their website before opening is my understanding. Drinks: We both had water, I got a blackberry smash, and he had two grapefruit flavored beer (which was delicious and I'm not a beer person superbly). My blackberry smash was pretty strong and tasty- it lasted past the meal which is a good sign in my book to savor it. Dinner: He got the shrimp po boy (fried shrimp,Tabasco garlic sauce, lettuce, tomato, onion, blue cheese crumble), on a roll and it comes with sweet potato fries. The shrimp was beautifully cooked and crispy with a well appropriately coated. The sweet potato fries were tangy and delicious. I got the blackened halibut kabobs (coconut rice, pineapple salsa, soy-sesame glaze). And a side of the rosemary Mac and cheese. The kabobs were so delicious- the halibut fell apart and was tender. Coconut rice was on point with the pineapple salsa, it was like a meal and a dessert at the same time. There were some peppers that had a kick so I gave them to him to eat and he loved them. I didn't even get to the Mac and cheese because the halibut was so filling! He had some Mac and cheese though and really enjoyed it. I had it boxed up for me to have a nice snack. This was a very pleasant surprise. Tangy and delicious and hit the nail on head for taste and service.

Went here for the first time earlier last year. Our reservation was for right when they opened so…read moreit was pretty empty and quiet with only two other tables besides ours. Indoor was very much reminiscent of a typical bar area on one side and then regular table seating on the other side. The day we went the weather was warm enough for their big doors to open up on to the patio seating out front. The bread and butter they served was delicious and we appreciated being able to try different breads. The shrimp and grits were delicious and they use really big sumptuous shrimp. I actually got pretty filled up and couldn't finish my seafood stew so ended up bringing half of it home. So portion sizes here are definitely big and everything tasted fresh! Their seafood stew is very generous with the seafood and the bread for dipping was delicious as well. Will definitely be adding this to our rotation here in Buffalo!

Me and my wonderful girlfriend experienced this gem of a restaurant for the very first time on…read moreNovember 16, 2025 and what a delightful surprise! We were immediately made to feel welcome the second we entered the establishment! Greeted like we were old friends! The ambiance was classy, warm, well-laid out and the decor designed beautifully with a friendly flavor while the great sound system played quality music! We settled in at a table near the front window. The menu was very professionally produced with wonderful "food porn" of the restaurant's fare that made our mouths water! Our terrific waiter/host, Jay, was easy-going, affable, and served us beautifully! When we received our food, the soulful bouquet wafted to our nostrils from our piping-hot dishes, convincing us that we were about to embark on a gastronomic journey of pure delight!!! I had the Barbecue Ribs, Mac & Cheese, Cabbage, Yams, & Cornbread, fit for any Potentate!!! My Girlfriend had the Grilled Chicken Salad fit for a Queen!!! The portions were lavish which made for gleeful take home left-overs! Every item was heaven on the taste buds that demonstrated the experience, heritage, and skill of the owner, Kim...OUTSTANDING!!! Major comps and respect to Kim and her whole staff, the outstanding force behind this masterwork of a restaurant!!! They deserves all the accolades for the vision, dedication, hard work, cooking skills, and love put in to make Phat Catz a Buffalo Treasure!!! Marvin J.

I was craving soul food so I took a leap and ordered from here. I haven't been since before COVID…read moreso I didn't really know what to expect, just wanted something solid. I got the haddock dinner and it honestly missed the mark. The fish was salty but still lacked flavor and tasted like it was cooked in old grease. Almost as if they gave me fish that was cooked hours ago. The sides weren't much better. The greens were bland, the potato salad had decent flavor but the potatoes were undercooked and hard. The cornbread was burnt and crunchy. The mac and cheese tasted like straight Velveeta, nothing special. Portion size was really nice though! Overall, this one was a bit disappointing. Hoping it was an off day, because I really wanted to like it.

What a warm, welcoming restaurant! It was like coming home & seeing family…read more Two staff members told us, "Jenny will be right with you to seat you." Rick was our server and he was so patient! As it was my inaugural visit, he waited while I poured over the menu, from the tasting menu to the full menu and back. Before I even made a decision of food or drink, I knew I'd be coming back! We started with hurricanes and the Crawfish Andouille Cheesecake with Wood Grilled Smoked Shrimp and Meuniere Butter. From the tasting menu, I enjoyed the roasted beet & goat cheese salad, the jambalaya and the Beef Tournedos - Grilled Tenderloin Medallions, Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes, Sauteed Rapini, and Bearnaise Sauce. Dessert was a half-caf coffee & shared double dark chocolate tart with an almond crust. I can't wait to go back!

A Grand Island staple! This place is so cozy and nice, workers are always very friendly, and the…read morefood is incredible & made with love. I love the crispy chicken croquettes and their salads.

They recently changed their hotpot bar from weight based to cost per item and they just make it for…read moreyou after you tell them the ingredient and the cost is just too much now. Tastes good but had to move from 4 to 3 stars after that change. Just don't think it's worth anymore

I love hot pot and been trying a few hot pots in the area. We have been passing this place few…read moretimes when finally in one cold night we decided to try it. There are two options either you pick your own protein, veggies and noodles or picked one from the menu. The menu had 4 options, pre fixed what is in it. The pick yourself will be by the lbs price. You go to the fridge area load the bowl to whatever selections and they will weigh and cook it for you. We did both. My husband do pick yourself and I picked one in the menu. The one of the menu huge!! I can't finish it and we ended brought the rest home and made it a couple more meals! Service was ok. They also used the robo server. The restaurant is very quiet at the time we went. It was not a big restaurant. Overall we like it but next time we will just pick from the menu. I don't think the options were good. KBBQ definitely better for the options.

Busy place! Friendly people! I had the seasoned haddock meal and it was such a nice change from the…read moreusual beer-battered fish we are accustomed to in Buffalo! It was sooooooo good! I really liked the hush puppies too and the shrimp was good too although not particularly standing out either - the fish really was the super star! The only thing I didn't care for was the macaroni salad - nothing was wrong with it, it was more just a personal taste thing. My son ate it though as a snack the next day!

Although our son recommended this place to us we had never tr it until today. We should have…read morelistened. my husband got the fish sandwich and I got the fish dinner. we will be eating this for dinner again tomorrow because the dinner was huge. I think that this is the best fish fry that I have ever eaten and I was born and raised in Buffalo and lived in San Diego Norfolk New Jersey's shore and Iceland. these are all seafood places but not one fish fry could compete. I want to thank the owners and workers who game us such an amazing meal

My parents and I visited for lunch during the week. There seemed to be just the bartender to host,…read moretend & wait on tables, which she was efficient at and easily took care of a bar patron, our table and one other table. There is ample seating including the bar and both indoor & outdoor tables. The decor is a really cool and fun sea vibe! My dad and I split a medium juicy Cajun aloha combo with snow crab, shrimp and green mussels; all the pots come with 3 potatoes and 3 small corn cobs. It came out pretty quickly steamed ul in a poofy bag. The food was all cooked well; the seafood juicy and supple and the corn and potatoes the right texture. However, it was lacking flavor. My dad and I barely detected any taste of Cajun spices and definitely no heat... Not even mild, let alone the medium we ordered. We would visit again but probably order a different sauce and order it hot or extra hot.

Excellent service, and really fun food: We go out as a family and order the Combo Catch with Old…read moreBay seasoning. So good! The ambiance is one of a perpetual Happy Hour: Loud Top 40, disco balls, and mako sharks wearing plastic leis. We love the crab bisque! The oysters were $28 for a dozen, which is a great price, but they lacked any flavor in meat or brine. It would be better with a pitcher of beer.

Excellent food and service. Still .50 wings for mild, med and hot .85 for all other flavors.read more

We came here for the .50 wings, which were pretty good. It's an extra dollar for blue cheese, which…read morewas ok. The place looks tired , in need of a refresh. The bathroom could use a good cleaning. There is ample parking next to the building.