SNOW EVERYWHERE, but upon entering Gabriel's gate it was such a cozy and warm haven. Upon entering i just felt like i stepped into such a unique environment compared to the modern techie places im so used to back at home. It was like a cozy little hunters cabin with amazing food. Cajun wings and buffalo wings were good, but i could have gone a level up on the spicy meter. What was the best though was their bleu cheese. I usually opt out of bleu cheese because I'm turned off by the pungent undertones but what the heck, I'm in Buffalo. It was the creamiest most delectable thing ever. Even after eating at 2 other wing places, Gabriel's gate still has the best bleu cheese. Not sure if i will ever get a chance to return, but I definately recommend Garbriel's Gate. It is such a unique and different environment, more hipsterish and quiet than Duffs and Anchor bar, and more catered towards the local population. read more

This showed up as I was using Yelp to find Anchor Bar, and I'm glad I noticed it. Kind of unassuming, I don't know if it's as well known as the other wing joints in Buffalo? I don't even know if they are known, or if they try to be known, for their wings...but they are quite good. I stopped by at about 2pm, before a flight home, and I was about the only person there, aside from a few other folks at the bar. I ordered some wings and some fries, with the hot sauce. I did have to wait a little bit for the order to come out, but it was worth it. Wings had a little crisp fried outside, plenty of nice tangy, hot sauce, and they were pretty meaty wings as well. I think, based on just the pure and simple wings, this is better than both Duff's and Anchor Bar. The service was great (although, again, there wasn't exactly a crowd fighting for attention) and the price was on par with the other places. Now, being in downtown, it might be a busy place on a nice evening, especially on a weekend. But I might make it a regular stop for lunch on the way out of town... read more

One of my favorite restaurants in all Buffalo! The environment, location, and most importantly, FOOD, are all out of this world! Not to mention, I think they also have some of Buffalo's top wings! There is not one bad item on the menu ... everything is delicious, and a big fat gold star to their French Onion soup! A Buffalo classic! read more

Out of this world wings. Better than Duffs in my personal opinion! It was pretty packed when we went in, and loud because of the game. That should be expected though as it seems a little dive bar-ish. They have high chairs and booster seats for children! It was such a reasonable price that I almost didn't believe it. Double order of wings, garlic bread, and 2 beers for $39. read more

I haven't been here in about 15 years. Just to give you an idea of the staying power of this Buffalo classic. In a time where Buffalo restaurants come and go over night, this place has been here for decades. Not only has it been here, but is still up to date and relevant. Located in the Allentown area of Buffalo amidst a row of brownstones, the atmosphere and ambiance is perfect. Great food selection, all named after Allentown streets. You really can't go wrong with just about anything on the menu. I split the Norwood and Virginia place with my wife and Chili fries with a friend. All were great. Pricing is very reasonable and usually not a long wait. Would highly recommend giving it a try. read more

My God, they aren't fucking BUFFALO WINGS - they are simply known as wings or chicken wings, out-of-towners. And yes, Gabriel's Gate has decent ones, but that is hardly the reason to come here. Locals can't stand patronizing, ignorant idiots. Take a hint. Gabriel's Gate is one of the better spots on Allen and I recommend it to people all the time. Its quiet and unassuming, but the service is good and you'll definitely get a decent meal. The one thing I warn people about is the taxidermy experiment around the bar - if you're offended by that kind of thing I'd ignore it. Take your girlfriend into the rear of the restaurant and sit by the fire. No, really! Good beer selection, very fair prices - check it out. Just a warning though - parking can be difficult. There are two small lots on Allen on either side of Elmwood - including one directly across the street from Gabriel's Gate. However, these are usually full and cramped. If all else fails, park on Delaware and walk half a block... it ain't gonna kill anybody. read more

Best wings in the city of Buffalo, in my opinion. This is where the locals go for wings. Great atmosphere. LOVE the fireplaces. The French onion soup is OK, but a little bland. They need to offer free refills on pop. They just do. It's not unheard of to see one of the Buffalo Sabres sitting at the bar having a drink. (It happened to me last year.) Cool place, and a Buffalo staple. read more

Two stars is quite generous for this establishment. We were given the recommendation to try their food by the hotel staff while in town. However, to our dismay the food was nothing special. More importantly, the service was horrible as we waited 35 mins to be asked if we wanted something to drink. That occurred after we prodded another two servers and the family next to us had waited longer for their food. Not busy at the time and seemed more like amateur hour. Not recommending this place. read more

After a long hiatus from dining at this establishment I was invited to join in on a Friday night man dinner from one of my closest friends. A man dinner, for those of you who are not familiar with this phenomenon, is exactly what it sounds like. A group of 8 to 15 close guy friends that like to go out to a local restaurant and indulge in a few/many adult beverages and have a decent meal. The conversations are lively and boisterous and can sometimes be a bit vulgar. I am describing this to you because it really speaks to the character of what I experienced in the way of how we were received at Gabriel's Gate. This is why I would like to commend our waitress for doing such a great job servicing our motley crew. Given the crap she had to deal with from us, she was unexpectedly very friendly, punctual and accommodating. Perhaps she prepared herself mentally for our us, given she was a former girlfriend of one of the party. But, never the less she put up with the eight of us with a smile on her face. Even though she had to come back three times for us to take our order because, well lets face it, we weren't really looking at the menu due to the drinking and bullshiting. Ah, shit happens, whatta ya gonna do? It also didn't help that the group in its entirety did not show up at the same time, we staggered in over the course of a half hour. So kudos to her. Because there were eight of us I will not go into everything that was ordered. I'll just tell you about what I got. I ordered the Lexington, which is a burger with bacon, creamy blue cheese, lettuce, tomato and onion. It's also service with a pickle and chips. Important to know if you were expecting fries. They need to be requested specifically and cost extra. The burger itself wasn't bad but, wasn't great. It almost tasted like they put bread crumbs in their patties. Not something I want in a burger. If I want a meatloaf sandwich I'll go to Papa Jake's. But, the bacon they put on it was really good, thick and smokey. The creamy blue cheese was almost overly creamy, making it one of the messiest burgers I've ever contended with. Shit, I must have gone through five napkins. Overall it was an OK burger. I can confidently recommend this place to go to with a large group. Also, I like that it doesn't look like they've done anything with the decorations in a very long time. They have a bunch of hunting trophies hung around a big chandelier in the bar area that I liked, and a lot of wood work throughout the entire restaurant. It has an old classic lodge feel to it, something that I appreciate and don't see a lot of anymore in Buffalo. I understand why this has a solid institution in Buffalo. **FYI** The prices that are shown on the menu linked to YELP are not accurate. read more

We arrived at Gabriels Gate after a long and bumpy flight from the West Coast. We were starving and we knew the kitchen was open late. The friendly young server appeared to know what we had arrived for - it must have been written on our faces. I ordered fish n chips and my wife got a chicken sandwich. Both portions were enormous, and hit the spot perfectly. It's a little divey, but I don't need a pretentious spot to hang out. We'll be back soon as we visit WNY every Christmas. read more

Stopped in here over the weekend for our annual trip to Buffalo. Typically we stop at the usual: Duff's and Anchor Bar, so Gabriel's Gate was a nice change of pace. We had a large group (12 or so)..and they were very accommodating. Our server was great, and her service of beverages was prompt. There were a lot of us, so the fact that the food took awhile to arrive wasn't unexpected. My husband and I shared an order of the hot wings, and I got a chicken caesar salad. The wings were excellent! I'm never disappointed with any of the wings that I get in Buffalo..hard to find great wings in Boston. I was, however, disappointed in the chicken that was on my salad. Another girl in our group also ordered a salad with chicken and had a similar issue with it: it was so bland. I am not sure how a restaurant that produces such amazing wings would send out such pathetic chicken. There was no flavor and it was really dry. I ended up just eating the lettuce with the dressing..which was fine, but..nothing special. I'd probably go back again, but I'd definitely skip the salad! read more

Gabriel's Gate is the real deal! The wings are superb (some of the best I've EVER had!) and the poutine was delicious! Was a great visit, I'll be back soon! read more

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

Never disappointment with our meal here. I have been here for lunch and late night and the kitchen is always consistent when we get our food. I loved the burger I had tonight perfectly cooked and seasoned. also hands down the best chicken wings in buffalo. Gabriel's gate is a buffalo tradition and is a hidden gem. We will be coming back very soon. read more

Was excited to get here but left disappointed. Started with the French onion soup and spinach/garlic flatbread. Onion soup was luke-warm. Cheese would not melt and was just a big glob and could not eat it. Broth was okay but could very pedestrian. Wife said the spinach/garlic flatbread was not great. Too much spinach, not enough garlic. I had a salad with balsamic dressing. Salad was really just watery. We finished with an order of wings. They were not bad but not great. They were very meaty but not at all crisp. Sauce was not bad. Would give 2 1/2 stars if I could. read more

When you walk in you get the feeling of being in an old town restaurant. The staff is friendly and provides immediate attention when you are seated and need something. The food is named after streets in Buffalo which I find to be very clever and fun to see what they put into them. The prices are great here, you can't go wrong with anything you order because the quality is great, and actually worth more than what they charge if you ask me! You can order drinks at your table like anywhere else and the prices are great as well for that, and they pour very giving. If you are looking to watch a sporting event you are more than welcome to sit at the bar as well to enjoy your experience there. The bar tends to be quiet for the most part, which is nice for the people who eat there. The clientele that frequents here is what everyone wants in a great place like this. read more

When I die I hope I go to Gabriel's Gate. They have the best wings in all the lands! All of their food is quite delicious in fact. Their bartenders are the nicest I've ever encountered, they make great drinks and never leave you waiting. The patio is beautiful, escpecially at night, and have a wonderful intimate feel to it. It's the one bar on Allen that's isn't over crowded with rude, drunk people. read more

Gabriel's Gate - Beautiful fire place! - American Near Me - Buffalo, New York

I Had just gotten back from a Bill's game. My team, the Dallas Cowboy's had lost miserably. It was cold, rainy and the guys and I were stuck in traffic for 2 hours. We were hungry. We got back to our hotel to change and in the elevator, this one couple was talking about the best wings they've ever had were at Gabriels' Gate. We all looked at eachother with approval and the place where we were literally going to feast like viking's was set. We got to Gabriel's Gate and thought"this can't be it", but sure enough, it was and we were stoked to eat. The wing's were big, packed with unreal flavour and cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this place and will gladly speak about it in any elevator in Buffalo. Cheers and happy eating read more

We used to often come here. It had been a while. I love the decor and darkness of the bar. Just feels intimate yet it's loud but it doesn't phase you. We went with friends and ordered some apps to share as well as I ordered French onion soup. I would have to say. They have some amazing French onion soup. I highly recommend you get it! My husband got suicide wings. They weren't super hot, like suicide but he doesn't mind them. He just likes to burn his soul and that didn't happen. My favorite item that I usually get is their chicken souvlaki. The chicken is always perfect. Not burnt. They also have a great beer selection. Nothing extraordinary but you have a good amount to choose from. Gabriel's gate is a great hidden treasure. Recommend you stop by at least once in your lifetime. read more

This establishment is a classic part of Buffalo, as far as I've been told. It's got great decorations out front (Gabriel blowing hir trumpet!) and the reputation for the wings rivals Duffs and Anchor Bar in terms of destination. I'm a vegetarian, so this doesn't matter to me. Which brings me to why this is only 2 stars. There is nothing for me to eat at this place, so I only go for drinks. The only veggie option, salads included, is a mushroom burger - gross. But I cannot hold this restaurant the vegetarian standards, only to say that if you, dear reader, are vegetarian, be prepared to have no choices. And, even so, the atmosphere inside the bar is not as fun or comforting. It's as though I'm in a hunter's den and everyone is a little put off because the mounted heads' eyes follow you. It's a general air of unease that makes me want to leave quickly. I've visited this place a few times throughout the years - still gives me a weird vibe. So, if you like wings, you should probably go here. If you're vegetarian, stay away - unless they add things on the menu. And if you just want beer, there are better places to go in Buffalo, for sure. read more

Gabriel's Gate has some of the best food downtown Buffalo, NY offers....if you're willing to wait. Back when the NHL actually played and wasn't picketing, we'd visit Gabriel's Gate after the Sabres game. Seeing as I've never been to a winning Sabres' game, Gabriel's Gate always served as a nice consolation. GG definitely is home to a bar/trendy/dive atmosphere. The restaurant is somewhat narrow, with a nice area near the window, filled with booths. There was a pretty cool aquarium right up front to hold your attention for a giggle or two until you were seated. Food was absolutely delicious. The garlic bread is great, and the chicken wings absolutely piss all over those offered by Anchorbar and Duffs. For Buffalo's ever-growing population of hipster refugees, GG's sandwiches are ironically named after the city's streets/avenues! But not all that glitters is gold. Perhaps my single largest complaint about GG is its staff...or lack thereof. From the times I've visited (again, normally after a Sabres' game), the restaurant was absolutely jam packed, and I could only recall two waitresses on each occasion. While the service was very friendly, the amount of time it took to get our check bordered on ludicrous. The last time we went, there was a literally a 25 minute wait from "Glad you guys liked everything, I'll get you your check!" to actually receiving the check. Again, I'm not blaming the waitstaff, but rather management for understaffing at the time. Outside of this, I'd easily give GG 4 or 5 stars. All in, I would recommend Gabriel's Gate and hope like hell the NHL gets its act together so I can get back to watching the Sabres lose and drowning my tears in chicken wings and beer. read more

Have never had a bad meal here! It's one of buffalos classic spots that you just have to try. Their chicken wings are definitely top 5 spot in buffalo and need to be tasted by all! read more

My only complaint is the parking Allentown the worst place to go for anything, no space !!!! Besides that this place is great Their open late -the wings are great - some of the best French onion soup I've had, I always go after a nite out so it's kinda dark & dim I guess is supposed to be romantic . read more

While in buffalo I went to the trinity of local wing spots including duffs, anchor bar and Gabriel's gate. While anchor bar and duffs were in stiff competition, it was clear to both me and my girlfriend that Gabriel's gate was in dead last. The wings were not well sauced. They also were way too bulbous and not thoroughly cooked to our liking. The server also came off as the most upset about their job, which like it or not effects the experience. Still it was good. I probably wouldn't go back only because there are too many great options in the area. read more

I know everyone says this, but they seriously have the BEST wings in Buffalo! The bbq are my favorite but really, I can't imagine getting a bad wing from Gabe's! read more

Okay spot, may have been an off day but food does not live up to the hype (wings included)

I'm not quite sure how to update this review, but here goes... I was surrounded by aggressive hungry rats on the patio. They were determined to get my french fries. read more

First off, I am not impressed nor will ever go back there. When me & the party of 12 went to the restaurant we waited 1/2 hr to be seated, we were seated in the back @ different tables which was ok, we were close together, and able to conversate amongst each other. The waiter we had seemed like she was either on something or been drinking, and never introduced herself, we had to keep asking for things, like straws , water, and napkins. We waited over 2 hours for our food which me & my family ordered onion rings, fries, chicken finger, and wings, we asked if the bbque wings and medium wings be separated due to a bbque sauce allergy, the wings were brought together. Waiter never asked if everything was ok or if we needed anything, she would just walk away until someone tried to get her attention. After leaving my 2 younger kids were complaining of there stomach's bothering them, and I was up more than 1/2 the night with mild food poisoning. The next morning I found out a couple of our family members also had stomach issues throughout the night. I would not recommend to anyone. read more

The wings were very good! Nice and crispy and saucy. We also got the chili cheese fries and a couple of burgers. The burgers were pretty good but the chili cheese fries were nothing special. I would come back for the wings but not much else. read more

Maybe I just ordered the wrong thing, but I was underwhelmed with Gabriel's Gate and I'm disappointed because it's been on my list of places to try for a long time now. Came in around 8:45 on a Sunday night and wanted to find a spot for two at the bar but there were no seats available so we were escorted to a booth by the hostess. The lighting is pretty dark inside with dark accents, seems more like a place I would want to come dine at on a cold winters night instead of a beautiful summer evening. I was so surprised when I checked out the beer list, I convinced myself that the list on the table had to be just their bottled beers and that there would be a separate list for their crafts on tap or something! Turns out they did have more on tap but they were even more boring than their bottle offerings. Not one local brewery. Gabriel's Gate had their own beer on tap, a brown ale, but I was hesitant to try it so we just went with blue light. Our server was super kind and friendly and is the sole reason why we might check out this place again at a later date. We ordered a bowl of french onion soup to start. I ordered the chicken portabello dinner, which came with a choice of soup or a salad. You couldn't choose the french onion soup as your soup choice and their soup of the day was a tomato basil so I went with a salad. The salad came out with the french onion soup and was your standard, iceberg lettuce with red onion, cucumbers and cherry tomatoes. The balsamic dressing wasn't anything special. The french onion soup was the best part of the entire meal. I would absolutely come back for that at a later date. The cheese was so delicious and the broth was perfect. The chicken portabello said it came with a soup or a salad but then when I ordered it, I was asked what kind of starch I wanted; my only options were rice pilaf or french fries, so I went with the fries. The food came out pretty quickly, we weren't there long, so that aspect was good. The chicken portabello was disappointing, primarily because the vegetables and rice pilaf were loaded with butter and salt and it killed the dish for me. The chicken had sliced portabello on top which was then finished with melted crumbly bleu cheese. The bleu cheese alone was salty, it didn't need to be paired with additional salt from everything else on the plate. You think you're choosing a healthy route with the grilled chicken and vegetables, but it's not all that healthy. Like I said, maybe I ordered the wrong thing, maybe this wasn't the right dish to get here. My boyfriend got the Edward Street sandwich which was grilled chicken breast, spinach, crumbly bleu cheese and came with chips and a pickle. He thought it was good, I didn't like it. I thought it had a strange charred taste that didn't allow any of the flavors from the sandwich come through. He also got a single order of wings, cajun, which was a dry rub and they were not good. Perhaps it was because it was a dry rub, but still, they weren't anything special. Like I said, I could see myself coming back here because the service was good and the french onion soup was delicious. I would probably stick to a burger next time though, or come to brunch, word on the street is they do a decent brunch. read more

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Solid wings - the hype is real. These folks were surprisingly not that busy when I stopped in late one night. Great beers, friendly bartender, and ridiculous wings, with an atomic option that is totally worth the pain the next day. Do it! read more

These are, as far as I'm concerned, the best wings in Buffalo!!! My husband and I were visiting Buffalo with another couple for one night. The men were going to the hockey game later that night, so we came here to get some wings before hand. We had actually planned on going to Anchor Bar before our Lyft driver, Alex, suggested Gabriel's Gate instead. Am I ever glad he made that suggestion! The Pub itself is very nicely decorated. It's very old fashioned, with a lot of the original woodwork. Service was a little bit slow, but we had arrived shortly after a large group who was being helped by the same server as us. We ordered a double order of Medium Buffalo wings. They came after about 20-25 minutes. They looked very nice. Not battered, and the medium sauce was a nice bright orange-red. The wings were nicely coated in the sauce. Just enough for a generous coating but not too much. The wings were very crispy, and the chicken was moist and tasted fresh. We went to a few other wing establishments that night, and these are by far the best ones we had. read more

This is a dive, no if and or but's about it, and they're proud of it! The only time I had been here before was during a drunken stupor on St. Patrick's Day in years past. I was excited to try the food. I came here last night with my girlfriend and her siblings around 8:30. Going in at this time, I knew we'd be waiting. We put our name on a list and the host said "OK, we'll let you know when your table is ready". I guess in hindsight we should have asked how long it would be. We stood in the entry way for about half an hour and we noticed there was an open booth. It sat vacant for 15 minutes until finally a server realized we were waiting and the booth was open. She apologized for the error and sat us immediately. We ordered our food and our waitress asked us if we'd like our wings out before our sandwiches. We told her yes, but skeptically. Having worked in the food industry before I know a double order of wings takes at least 15 minutes to cook and sauce. Of course no more than 10 minutes later our waitress came over and asked if we were OK with the wings coming out with our meal there was "confusion in the kitchen". We honestly did not mind, and told her yes, but did we have a choice? On to the good part of this dining experience; THE FOOD! My cohorts ordered burgers and sandwiches and I ordered a Turkey, Bacon, Tomato and cheese sandwich. It hit the spot for sure, and the turkey was very tender and juicy. I also ordered a crock of French Onion soup which was done to perfection! I'm not one to rave about wings in Buffalo because if you don't do them right then you shouldn't have them on your menu. These wings are done right. No too saucy, still crispy, and the perfect amount of hot sauce to butter ration for medium. The long delays left a bitter taste in my mouth, but the food definitely picked my rating up. Parking is a pain in the butt unless you get lucky and find a spot on Allen, but good luck with that. On a side note, the last dish to come out of the kitchen: the wings! read more

What a great evening .sitting near a fireplace. .enjoying a fabulous fish fry and a goose island draft, listening to the Doors.. read more

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The best chicken fingers in town , oh and chicken wings. I have never had a bad experience here. Great place to bring out of town guests or a date. read more

Gabriel's Gate, although not the birthplace of the Buffalo wing, has amazing wings and a great atmosphere. I was seated in the back next to the fireplaces which was aesthetically pleasing and comfortable. I started my meal with the standard hot wings. They were hotter than I expected, but amazingly good nonetheless. For my meal I had the BLT which was fresh and outstanding. Lastly, I also enjoyed a house stout which was wonderful as well. If you're looking for a cozy place to go that is moderately priced for some food and beer try Gabriel's Gate. read more

A must go to Allentown spot. Some will say the BEST WINGS in Buffalo. Idk if I'd go that far, but they're certainly right up there. I haven't had any food there I didn't like a lot. Chicken Sandwiches & Burgers are also very good. Check this place out of u haven't yet. Especially in the winter when u can get cozy by one of their fireplaces. read more

This is where I wish Yelp allowed half stars for reviews. We are Buffalo natives but hadn't visited Gabriel's Gate, home of "one of Buffalo's best wings." Full disclosure: I'm a pescatarian. We decided to try it out before a 7:00 p.m. show at Shea's. We arrived at 5 to sit at the bar and grab a drink. It was a Sunday, and full - all the tables were full, but there were seats at the bar and there wasn't a wait or line. I was surprised at how cute and nice it was inside. Not sure what I was expecting, but there is full seating like an actual restaurant (I suppose I thought it would be only a pub atmosphere?) and there were families seated at tables, which was nice to see. We ordered right away to make sure we got our food with plenty of time, around 5:15. I ordered a small dinner salad and my fiance got a crock of french onion soup. For dinner he got 10 wings and I got the tuna melt. First "course" came out pretty quickly. Fiance said the soup was really good - like really, really good. The salad was very average. It wasn't soon after we sat down that we realized the only bartender on staff (don't know his name) wasn't very welcoming. It wasn't soon after that we saw his interaction with another customer that we realized what a total JERK he was (to put it nicely). After we had our first course, a new customer sat down. The bartender pretended to care, but when the customer said he was from out of town, and he was just getting out of the hospital because his son was in for treatment at Oshei, the bartender literally said "cool" and walked away (!!!!). We struck up a conversation with the customer because it was clear he was hurting, and boy did he have every right to. He was so nice. We talked with him while we waited AN HOUR for our wings and tuna melt to come. We finally had to ask the bartender if our food was coming because we were going to be late for our show. It came right after that, but man, we hate asking for our food at a restaurant like that. My tuna sandwich was really great, I got it on rye bread. Instead of tomatoes I asked for onion, but the plethora of raw red onion was a little too much, even for my onion-loving self. A different onion, or slightly cooked onion, would have been much more appealing. My fiance's wings were good he said, but the best in Buffalo? He wasn't sure. He thought they were a little oversized, but still cooked very well - nice and crispy. He felt that the sauce could have been more flavorful (the bartender told us it was literally 'just franks'?) so that was a little surprising for "the best wings in Buffalo." Would we be back? Maybe...we MIGHT give Gabriel's Gate a second chance, but with so many other good places around? We won't be there to just grab a beer, that's for sure. read more

I kind of miss this place being covered in 3 inches of dust, but the wings and burgers were still as bomb as ever. I asked them to build a fire and they said no. I guess I could understand since it was July, but Buffalo nights can still be chilly in July! read more

We had the wings and the potato skins. The wings were a little saucy but very crisp underneath, without being dry. The sauce was traditional yet unique, couldn't put my finger on why, but it was delicious. Medium was a little on the hot side (by Buffalo standards) and Hot was a little on the cool side, just a smidge hotter than the medium. A+ on the wings. The potato skins were good but not great. read more

Solid Wing. Not the best I had while I was in town but not a bad second choice.