I was craving French onion soup and my friend wanted pasta, so this place checked both boxes. The place has an interesting cozy feel with dark, low lighting and church pews as booth seats. Fun. The menu is pretty big for a bar, a mix of regular bar food and a bunch of other options. Our waitress was really friendly and told me the French onion soup is one of their popular items, so that got me excited. It came out fast and it was pretty good. The croutons were honestly my favorite part, super seasoned and actually had flavor. This was only my second time having French onion soup though and I'm still on the fence... it felt like it was missing something, or maybe I just don't get the hype yet lol My friend got the chicken broccoli alfredo and I got the cajun chicken linguine. The portions are HUGE, like you're definitely not leaving hungry. She said hers didn't have much flavor even after adding salt and pepper and was already planning how she was going to fix it at home. My chicken was a little burnt so it was dry and kind of messed with the flavor, but the pasta itself was good. I loved that they added a little bread to soak up the sauce. The huge portions made up for the bland flavors. Not even gonna lie, a few bites in my stomach said "absolutely not" which is no fault of theirs, 100% on me for going all in on dairy, so my friend ended up taking both meals home. Overall I'd recommend it if you like a bar vibe, big portions, and solid food. 8.3/10 read more

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We came to try one thing... The wings. They did not disappoint. Judging Buffalo wings is really a personal journey because everyone is so different on their likes and dislikes. For me, I like my wings crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, well cooked. The wings I had here were excellent. But all the flavor was in the sauce, whereas some people like dry rubs or smoked wings. The restaurant is old and and is not modern in any way. The lighting is a little on the dark side. The service was OK, not fantastic. Would go again, and they deserve 4 stars. read more

Gabriel's Gate - Medium - American Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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Rolled into Buffalo for a college visit with the crew--me, my wife, my daughter, her friend, AND her parents. Basically a full caravan. While the girls went off to do some top-secret dance adventure with the college dance team, the adults did what adults do best: find food immediately. We ended up in the Allentown district at Gabriel's Gate, which honestly feels like walking into a cool old lodge... if that lodge also doubled as a taxidermy museum. I mean, there were enough mounted animals staring at us that I felt like I needed to apologize for ordering wings. Food? Fire. Wings slapped. Sandwiches hit. Portions were Buffalo-sized--which is to say, massive enough to make you question your life choices halfway through. Service? Solid. Friendly, fast, no nonsense. Exactly what you need when you've been college-touring and pretending to know what FAFSA is. Now let's talk about this booth. This booth tried to end me. Straight-up wooden bench seats that felt like sitting on a park bench during detention. My back was like, "Sir... why have you done this to us?" Do yourself a favor and sit at a table with actual chairs... or hit the bar like a seasoned Allentown pro. Overall? Cool spot, great food, funky vibes, and a built-in collection of wildlife silently judging you while you eat. Would 100% return--just not to that bench of doom. read more

Gabriel's Gate - French Onion Soup SLAPS! - American Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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This place showed up on half a dozen lists of the best wings in Buffalo and they earned it. We got an order of the wings and shared it and they were delicious. Maybe the best wings we had while we were in Buffalo: The place also has a great classic pub vibe, great beer and friendly staff. However, we should have stopped at the wings. My husband got the burger and it was pretty bland. I got the Cottage Street sandwich, which is their version of the classic Beef on Weck, and it was dry as a bone and not served on a recognizable kummelweck roll. The moral of the story is, chow down on the wings, skip the sandwiches. read more

Gabriel's Gate - Front door - American Near Me - Buffalo, New York

I hadn't been to Gabriel's for quite a long time and was craving a fish fry. Sitting at the quickly filling bar, I was warmly greeted and then served a properly poured Guinness. My fish fry arrived in a timely manner, regardless of that it was now extremely busy. The fish was huge and fried to a perfect golden crispy brown. Inside it was moist, flaky and flavorful. The accompanying fries and the slaw were wonderful as well. I can avow that Gabriel's indeed has the best fish fry in Allentown. The list of best of grows! The best wings, french onion soup and fish fry. read more

I'm on the hunt to try all the proclaimed best wing spots in all of Buffalo & it was time I tried Gabriel's. The location was fairly small so expect a wait. Street parking only + I wasn't a big fan of the surrounding area the restaurant was located. Just not the best imo. The wings took a decent amount of time to come. The flavor was good but nothing out of the ordinary. The wings were not greasy or overly GMO'd, overall clean bird. I enjoyed these wings, they didn't make me feel gross after but I wouldn't say these are the best EVER. They are good though! read more

Gabriel's Gate - Mild and BBQ - American Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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Best wings in Buffalo hands down!!! Family and I had dinner there this week. We had wings, French onion soup and fettuccine Alfredo. All were fantastic! The portions were HUGE. The wings had great flavor, fried perfectly...crisp yet moist inside. Our service was great...and the decor is very very cool. Definitely will be back and highly recommend. read more

Gabriel's Gate - French Onion soup - American Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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I was told to get the French onion soup and the wings. And yes, both were excellent and so was Alana's service at the bar. I'll be back. read more

Gabriel's Gate - French Onion Soup - American Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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Service is absolutely excellent here. Wait staff has always tried their best to make sure that we were served quickly and efficiently. The wings done extra crispy are absolutely to die for. The BBQ sauce is next level. I had a chicken sandwich to accompany the wings and compared to the wings, it was super lackluster. I ordered the Delaware and it was definitely missing a flavor, the addition of the sauce probably would have helped it out for me. overall a great time if you want some good wings. read more

Flew in from California and Gabriels Gate was recommended for Chicken wings, I was not disappointed! The service was fast and friendly and overall this spot had good vibes. The chicken wings came hot and the sauce was perfect! read more

Our first stop for dinner in Buffalo. Our waitress (Mary) was quick and so very kind. The serving sizes were so large and filling. The boys all enjoyed the wings and I loved my burger. Overall, was a very pleasant experience! read more

Gabriel's Gate - American Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Really interesting decor. Carly was our server and she was excellent. Went on a Friday night and of course it was slammed. We did 20 minutes or so for a table. French onion soup and chicken wings were good. read more

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So wifey and I are on a typical road tripping vacation. The hotel staff found out I wanted wings of course. They recommended Gabriel's gate as a local favorite as opposed to the hyped up one. The wings were good. We got mild spice. Their blue cheese burger was a bit dry considering I ordered it cook medium. Wifey had a cheese steak sandwich and it was very good. Especially the next day with a light nuke in the microwave. The server was fabulously helpful and friendly. Place was super busy and everyone really seemed to be enjoying the vibe of the place. It's a shame that we live a few thousand miles away because we would definitely be back. read more

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I ended up coming here twice... Once for my own set of chicken wings with the buffalo sauce .. I must say they are very good wings and very nicely sauced. The second time My coworkers ended up going out so I went with them and I ordered the beef taco salad. My coworkers though did end up ordering Buffalo wings. The weird thing was though they both ordered mild and for some reason one set came out hot and it wasn't appreciated as much as the mild sauce. I do enjoy that they make their own blue cheese dressing.. overall, the ambience of the restaurant was really neat, very Buffalo like. read more

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- more like 3.5 - loved the beef on weck - alright service - long wait time, he ordered of 515, received food after 6 - rustic environment - the wing was perfectly made the wing itself is one of my favorites in Buffalo - salty french onion soup- onion rings are delicious can get crowded during happy hour, the line was out the door on a nice weather friday at 5pm read more

Food: the food was pretty good. Very large portions that you can share. They served a creamy chicken potato soup that was delicious. A variety of beers in tap. Service: service was also good. The waitress was fast and friendly. Ambiance: I absolutely love the large amounts of booth seats throughout the restaurant. It's spacious but has many seats available, their decor is very nice, make you feel comfortable and at ease. Wood benches, Native American statues, dim lighting, large bar. And best of all, closes late. I recommend this restaurant to families and friends looking quality food and a chill ambiance. read more

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Stop #1 on my wing tour and my favorite. Sauced perfectly, crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Just a solid wing. Probably top 3 in all of Buffalo read more

Gabriel's Gate - Star of the show and the day. Wings - American Near Me - Buffalo, New York

best wings in buffalo, they come out pretty quickly, there was no wait, and they were xtra crispy just how we asked!! bbq and medium wings are the way to go! the service was ok read more

Gabriel's Gate - Buffalo Chicken Wings - American Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Allentown, the cool place in town. GG is right in the middle of it so once you find parking which has always been doable, you can settle in for a night of good food and a variety of bars to choose from. The hot wings were the right hot and the mild wings were the right mild. Just Franks and butter, no bougie recipe. The wings are cooked properly and were some of the largest I have seen in the area. We went early so it was relatively quiet and the server was quite nice and made timely visits. GG remains on the short list of best wings in Buffalo. read more

I was with a party of 6, we came in last-minute at around 10:30pm a few weeks ago. We were seated right away. They don't offer separate checks at all, and parties of 6 or more has 18% gratuity already included. Gabriel's Gate is known for their wings, which is why my colleagues and I stopped in, to show one of our out-of-towners what a real chicken wing tastes like! The wings were great, but unfortunately the medium was too spicy for my liking. The burgers were huge and the fries that it came with were more than enough. read more

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cajun chicken pasta. orgasmic. touched by god. gordan ramsey needs to come up in here, try this & up his game. run here immediately and try this pasta read more

Gabriel's Gate - Cajun chicken pasta - American Near Me - Buffalo, New York

One of my all-time favorites and I never reviewed it? OMG what's wrong with me? I love this place. The dishes are American traditional from sandwiches to full dinners. The bar is great. Service is wonderful, but keep in mind your food is prepared to order and this is not fast food. Plan to sit and enjoy yourself and your company in a historic Allentown setting. GG is famous for their wings, but everything on the menu is delicious. Be sure to have soup if you are a soup lover. Handicap accessibility is not easy. There are some steps and doors to contend with. There might be a rear entrance through the patio that you can use. The restaurant is half-way between Delaware Ave and Elmwood Ave on Allen St. Very easy to get to on bus #11 Colvin, #20 Elmwood, #25 Delaware and it's a 2-block walk from Allen/Medical Campus Metro Rail station. read more

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First time to Buffalo, we stopped in for a few drinks as we heard a lot of praise online about this place. The atmosphere was definitely fun. The inside was older style with cool hometown decor. We sat at the bar, like we usually would anywhere else, and had a couple local craft beers on draft. The. Attendee was very friendly and the other customers were polite. All of the food I saw and smelled looked great. We didn't have time to sit and eat, but we wanted to stop by and check it out. We will definitely make time to have a meal on our next adventure to Buffalo. read more

Having tried another place earlier, lots of folks had Gabriel's Gate on their short lists for wings. They weren't wrong. The naked wings were nicely fried with a really good balance between crispy and moist. The sauce was plentiful. I happen to like Frank's, so these wings paired really well with the homemade blue cheese. Allie was an extraordinary server. She really made dinner fun. These wings are going to be hard to beat. read more

Gabriel's Gate - The menu cover - American Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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In the top 3 for wings in buffalo (imo) food it generally quite good here overall, kinda divey in the best possible way

Came here for dinner on a Saturday night and had a good experience - service was fantastic!! A lot of people know Gabriel's Gate for the wings, but they also have several entrees, burgers, sandwiches, apps, and salads to choose from. I ordered the portobello sandwich which was good. The mushroom was deliciously marinated and the red pepper and blue cheese crumbles were great additions but I wish there were more blue cheese crumbles. I upgraded my side to fries, and they were just plain. Overall I'd still recommend coming here for dinner. It's a cool atmosphere in a converted row house, with great service too. I'd love to come back one day! read more

Gabriel's Gate - American Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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Known for their buffalo wings my coworkers and I decided to stop there due to their reputation. I ordered 10 of the Cajun and they ordered 20 of the buffalo wings. We ordered beers and noticed on the menu no free refills and no split checks. It was a first for me since I'm from the south where we get refills and split checks lol but not here... it took our food about 35 min to be brought to the table. We figured since it was super busy the late arrival for the food was the reasoning. I would rate the food as good. The wings are expensive so 10 wings cost about $20.... The building is a remodeled home where they have pews for benches. Overall it was a good first experience up north. read more

Gabriel's Gate - American Near Me - Buffalo, New York

We were in Toronto and meet a couple from Buffalo, they told us about Allentowns famous Gabriel's Gate! Being from L.A. we have had these before however nothing is like Gabriel's Gate!!! The ambiance is like stepping into a haunted house yet friendly somehow. We ordered exactly what the couple described and to our delight, we had the soup first. The onions were sweet yet savory, the soup was so good and paired well with the onions and topped with the creamiest cheese!!! This was a meal in itself! We only ordered one of each so that we could share, we were on our way to the airport and only had 40 mins- we timed it well because everything came out quickly and the waitress was very helpful and refilled our drinks when she saw we were low. The onion rings were tender on the inside and crispy on the outside, they were the best I've ever had! The wings were tender inside and melted in my mouth, the outside was crunchy and the combo together was so worth almost missing our flight for - lol. I defiantly want to go back when we have more time and not share because it's that good. This place is a must when in Allentown, Buffalo N.Y. read more

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A must try, especially if you're downtown Buffalo. Real old school, neighborhood feel. Was easy to get a seat and relax during the week and before a Sabres game. Wing were excellent and lived up to their hype! read more

Gabriel's Gate - Placement - American Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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Got the strip steak that has sauteed spinach on top. Steak was cooked perfectly and was tender. Spinach was a nice touch for some added green vegetable. The side veggie mix was nicely seasoned and a good amount, sometimes the side vegetable is a tiny portion of the plate but these took up almost half the plate. Baked potato was good. Decent tap list, wine selection included the popular varietals of reds and whites. Service was good and food came out pretty fast (salad came out almost immediately after ordering) even with them being very busy. read more

Gabriel's Gate - Strip steak, the option with spinach. - American Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Stopped here for a quick bite to eat. It wasn't that busy, so I'm not sure why it took so long for us to get seated. We waited a good 5-7 minutes (no exaggeration) before anyone even acknowledged that we were waiting. Once seated, our server came right over and took our order. We thought that it would be a long wait being that it took such a long time for us to get seated, but our food came out rather quickly. I ordered the French Onion soup which was delicious! My friend ordered the wings and enjoyed those as well. FYI - if you go on weekend, parking will likely be an issue. read more

Gabriel's Gate - American Near Me - Buffalo, New York

I met coworkers here a week and a half ago for bookclub. It was my first time there. I had the taco salad. It was really delicious. The service was good. It was a bit too dark in there for my liking. They don't do separate checks so one coworker paid and everyone Venmo'd her. I was disappointed that they don't do that. I only had water. A coworker wanted a refill for her soda. They don't have refills for that so she said she'd pass on that. If I find myself here again, I'm sure I'd love to try more of their menu. I have heard that their wings are really good. read more

Gabriel's Gate - Taco salad - American Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Stopped here because this place fell on the list of places to get good buffalo wings. Arrived right after they opened, was easy to get parking around the area, probably a bit different in the evening. Wings were a "3" rating, nothing amazing, but would have been considered legendary in my hometown. Service was absolutely fine, no concerns. Prices were admittedly a bit higher than the other popular spots around town, perhaps due to the ambience? My friends were not impressed because most everything was between $20-30 for a lunch when all accounted for....in 2025, at essentially a bar-type establishment. For that reason alone I'd have a difficult time getting pals to join me on a return trip. Interior was dark and wooden, perhaps historical, but the smell of the establishment screamed kind of "dive bar" if that means anything to you. read more

***Originally posted from the wrong account*** Context: St. Paddy's Day Post Sabre's Win No line out the door We were seated immediately and upon being seated our waitress told us that they "were really backed up". Okay cool. The place is historical for Buffalo. Cool. I am down with dives and holes in the wall. But if you want dine in, seriously need to dust. It is incredibly covered. The lights. The fake plates. The vases. Everything. I also thought it was strange that they have folding chairs for tables but people didn't seem to mind so yolo. We ordered at 4:22pm, as of 5:34 we are still waiting for the last order of wings and the mozzerlla sticks. The things we ordered: -mild buffalo chicken wings -medium buffalo chicken wings -Cajun dry rub -fried shrimp platter -onion rings We thought it was strange that we didn't all get straws. The waitress although perfectly nice couldn't answer if the Cajun was a dry rub or sauce (dry rub). I don't know what to say....but we are from Chicago and we like to give grace but this. Was. Not. It. Cajun wings dry rub lacked flavor, and the dry rub sucked the moisture out of the chicken. The mild wings were...okay. I haven't gotten to taste the medium wings so I don't know what to tell you. The shrimp platter was swimming in oil from the veggies and the fries were cold. We wanted with all of our heart to like this place. But maybe they were understaffed? But it was not an ideal experience at all. Edit: changed to one star because when I went to speak with a manager she was completely dismiss and agitated that we had been wait an hour for wings. Literally began to get defensive- I was speaking softly and calmly. Do not reccomend read more

Gabriel's Gate - Dust hanging off a fake plant - American Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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We got here just as they opened at 11:30AM on a Sunday and we were promptly seated. The bar is an entire vibe. It's a dive and I mean that in the best way possible. It's an old house that they turned into a restaurant. Very cool. We ordered the Poutine, Beef on Weck, onion rings, and wings - Medium and Cajun. The wings were great. Are they the best in Buffalo? Personally, I don't think so, but they are very good. Their medium flavor definetly brings a nice level of heat. The Cajun comes as a dry rub. I liked them, but they weren't my favorite. The chicken was crispy and moist on the inside. Overall, a very good wing and if you told me these are your favorite I wouldn't think that is a crazy statement to make. The Beef on Weck was a huge miss. The roast beef wasn't fresh. I didn't like the color of it and it was a little tough with some bites. This was a major let down. The Poutine and Onion Rings were terrific. I loved the thick gravy on the poutine - I was actually still craving it on the way home. Excellent poutine and it's up there with all the poutine I ate in Montreal. I also loved the onion rings - perfectly battered, thick, just awesome. Overall, a very good experience, but I think the next time I'm in Buffalo I'll check out some of the other big name places. read more

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Finally got around to trying one of Allentown's finest! Gabriel's Gate looks cute and cozy inside and out. It is not really wheelchair/handicap accessible as the main entrance is a bunch of steps. Inside the seating is close and cozy. With a bunch of cool different sculptures, and taxidermy with a cozy historic lodge kind of feel. The menu is a bit on the more pricey side (with my budget anyway lol) but seems fair for the Allentowne district area. Our server was on top of it and took care of us constantly the whole time. We ordered a bunch of wings [medium cajun (yummy), hot (yummy but a little hotter than I thought it would be), Sriracha (was hotter than I expected), BBQ], poutine, and chili fries. And got a bunch of drinks (no free refills). Food, service, atmosphere everything was amazing. Wings are definitely amazing. I hope they have more accessible restaurant entrances soon. But overall a decent place to go and have a good time. read more

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On my flight to buffalo i mentioned to a passenger I wanted to try buffalo wings, and he very enthusiastically said that I absolutely had to go to Gabriel's Gate. Turn out it was only a 15 min walk from hotel so I went for it. I had the French onion soup and the buffalo wings at the "suicide" level heat. French onion soup: Really good, overflowing with cheese. I was happy I ordered this Wings: I was nervous that the suicide wings weren't going to be good, because typically to get a lot of heat you have to sacrifice taste but I was wrong. Without any exaggeration these were the best wings I ever had. It was making my nose run (which my spice tolerance is super high so that's saying something) but not so hot it felt like a novelty item. And the taste was great. The wings were large. 10/10. I mean it, best wings I ever had. Thank you random passenger on my flight. read more

Gabriel's Gate - "Suicide" Buffalo Wings - American Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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Wings are $20 for 10! They were small and over fried, good flavor. Small soda drinks and no free refills? I will not be back many better wing spots around town.. read more

I had heard this place had amazing wings, and have been wanting to try it for a long time. I really only came for the wings, and was surprised to see that they don't have many options for them. We arrived around 5:30pm on a Tuesday and were sat right away, but the food took about 30 mins to arrive after we had ordered, even though the restaurant was not very busy. The restaurant itself is an old house that was converted. It's cool how they have tried to preserve it, but the chairs were honestly pretty uncomfortable. The wings are listed on the menu as Buffalo, and you had to pay extra if you wanted a different sauce. However, there were only around 3 other sauce options. We ended up picking BBQ. We also opted to pay $1 more for all flats. They were pretty good! I just wish there were more sauce options. We also got a cheesesteak and French fries. The fries were pretty yummy, cheesesteak was just okay. Overall, happy I tried this place. Large menu that probably has something for everybody. But I wouldn't say it's among the best wings in Buffalo. read more

Gabriel's Gate - Philly cheesesteak, wings, French Fries - American Near Me - Buffalo, New York

We were in Buffalo visiting friends, who brought us to Gabriel's Gate for lunch. This is one of their favorite places to eat downtown, and I see why. First, the atmosphere is wonderfully nostalgia/artsy/funky. Beautiful antique carved wood, lots of interesting things hanging, stained glass, etc. The restaurant is in a restored brownstone, tucked in on a quieter street for downtown. We were a party of 6 and this was zero problem for them. We were seated promptly, drinks brought and menus offered. This is upscale bar food, and they do it right. Of course, the famous dish would be Buffalo Style Wings. I know, I'm a weirdo, I don't like wings though. the NMA and their BFFS got big ole pile of wings, which I think vanished in thin air because they were put down on the table and then whoosh! Gone! Three twentysomethings with rings of buffalo style sauce around their mouths gave me a clue, along with curious piles of bones. It's either some ancient ritual or they really liked the wings. I got a hamburger which was both delicious and huge. SCFG got the chicken sandwich as a 'healthy' option. I didn't have the heart to tell her that chicken coated in cheese and bacon isn't really "healthy". Nah. Let her enjoy. Service was efficient but unobtrusive. It's a pub/tavern/bar so look for there to be some noise. We enjoyed our meal there and would ask to go back next time we're visiting them. read more

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