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    Happy Swallow Restaurant

    3.6 (18 reviews)
    InexpensiveAmerican
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Breaded Haddock,  Mac salad and fries.

    The fish was so fresh and delicious!!!!! Service was good. Cole slaw was without mayo. So good!

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    Monica K.

    The facilities themselves are a bit outdated with some peeling wallpaper, but that's not what is most important to me. The most important thing is the food and it did not disappoint! My parents and I visited on Dyngus Day for Polish platters. The platter came with 1 golabki, 1 smoked kielbasa, 1 fresh kielbasa, 2 pierogi, sauerkraut or sweet and sour cabbage, lazy pierogi or fries and a piece of rye bread all for $15.95! All of it was delicious and well cooked. I have enough left over for another meal. One thing to note is that they are cash only... Good thing my dad was paying haha.

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    Holly S.

    Lenten Fish Fry $10, cash only. Hidden gem: fish fry year around (offers take out outside of lent, eat in only during Lent). We love them and frequent them year around. This picture doesn't do the size justice. All of the sides are made in house, nothing from a tub. Family owned and run. No beer batter, but that doesn't matter. They cook off of a single stove, so be prepared to wait...but it is ooooooo so worth it. Hands down, best fish fry in Buffalo, lent or not. Oh, and don't let the neighborhood worry you at all.

    Maureen O.

    Open Fridays only 3-8pm Last visit by this writer -this past Friday 2/27/15. One of the best Fish Fries we've ever had!! Tender battered fish comes with crispy French fries, homemade potato and macaroni salads along with some terrific coleslaw in a yummy vinaigrette. Good selection of bottled beer and mixed drinks. Atmosphere and service are definitely lacking, but the food more than makes up for it.

    Amber B.

    Casual Polish ambience , family run, hearty style foods. German Potato salad was from a can , broiled haddock was tasty, roast beef dinner had plenty of meat but a lot of gravy . Easy to park and go in , fast seating , pleasant & friendly staff. Reasonable pricing for the meals !

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    Great food the best polish food in buffalo very friendly reasonable price cold beer lot's of street parking

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    Has weird dinning hours but totally worth it for the fish fry. I would highly recommend if your looking for the best fish fry in Buffalo.

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    Fantastic, fantastic, fantastic. The food is delicious and beyond reasonable. Should be on everyone's list for a fish fry.

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    Dog And Pony

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    4.8(45 reviews)
    3.4 miSouth Buffalo

    From the moment we walked in without very welcome. It was newly remodeled and had a great vibe…read more We were seated immediately, I think we beat the rush for sure. Our server Michelle was very cordial and attentive to our needs. I had a kobe burger which was delicious. It was our 1st time there, we will be back for sure!!!

    We came here for lunch because we seen so many great reviews but man, what a disappointment. The…read morebar area was nice, but the service and the food was not as everyone else described. I ordered the smash burger, my husband ordered the turkey sandwich. After we were waiting for our food for over 25 minutes, the server came over and said that he was just informed they don't have the turkey because they had an issue with that freezer. Ok, so my husband ordered the cheese steak because he was super excited for the bahn mi roll. My smash burger was alright, but the bread they use for their burgers remind me of those cheap buns you get from TOPS that just fall apart. The worst part was that they forgot the dog sauce on my burger, so I asked for the sauce, and THEY CHARGED ME FOR ASKING FOR SAUCE THAT WAS SUPPOSED TO ALREADY BE ON THE BURGER I ORDERED. My husband made sure to tell me after we already left because he knew I would have fought it and our already 1.5 hour long lunch date would have been longer waiting for the refund... He ordered the cheesesteak and the sandwich was so small, and the "bahn mi bun" wasn't even toasted which is a signature for bahn mi bread. He said the flavor was fine but nothing to rave about. The worst part, for me, were the French fries that came with both of our meals. They were soooo heavily peppered that they were inedible. We asked for ketchup to try to make them tolerable, and they gave us a pre-portioned small cup of ketchup... You serve french fries with most of your menu, why isn't there ketchup on the table?!? Overall, It was a nice place to have on senrca street which used to only have the blackthorn and franchescas, but I would not eat here again.

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    4.5(334 reviews)
    4.1 miBlack Rock
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    On a recent trip to Buffalo we stumbled upon The Dapper Goose and were so impressed. The menu items…read moreare sourced locally and created with thoughtfulness. We both enjoyed our meals, and the atmosphere was very cozy and welcoming. we will definitely be back!

    Some friends, my husband and I came here for dinner a couple weeks back when visiting the area, and…read morefound both hits and misses. The service was very good and it's a cute spot that I'd be willing to come back to. The best thing we had BY FAR were the beef croquettes. These were perfect, and I could have made a meal out of them. They had a tender birria like shredded meat inside with some cheese and probably some potato, I can't even remember but I do remember that everyone loved these. We also ordered asparagus, the Korean Fried Chicken, the shrimp with potatoes (all small plates) and one of my friends ordered the duck entree. My husband and friends had cocktails and mocktails; I didn't order one because they said they had nothing that was sweet. Incidental pet peeve: Saying "all our cocktails are balanced". I get it, you want to brag. But, some of us like things that are sweet, or as in the case of one of my friends, decidedly NOT sweet. If all of your cocktails are balanced the same way, it gives little useful info on what to order. I will respond to this by NOT ordering and sticking to tap water. I'd prefer it if you have a little something sweet and a little something not-sweet on the menu for those of us who don't actually want "perfectly balanced". That said, I did have a sip of the cocktails the others ordered. To my surprise, I liked the Broken Garden Tools. Though it wasn't particularly sweet it was also not super sour/tart and it was refreshing. I *could* have ordered that one, but I never would have known it from the description. I didn't like any of the others I tasted, but I can't remember what those were. Since I don't like whisky and I prefer sweet drinks, don't take this to mean that they don't have good drinks - the others enjoyed theirs, they just weren't to MY taste. Of the other dishes, I liked the cabbage that was on my friend's duck plate (I didn't try the duck). The asparagus was fine. The shrimp and potatoes was ok but not as good as I'd hoped for. And honestly, I didn't love the KFC. It didn't seem to be twice-fried and super crispy like KFC should be, and the sauce to me wasn't balanced between the sweet and spicy flavors I prefer. However, my husband liked it very well. The only other thing I'd caution is to double check ingredients. There was a dish ordered (I can't remember which now, some kind of bread maybe, but not listed as a bruschetta) that said it contained rosemary among other things but did not list basil. We saw no rosemary at all, but a lot of basil, which I can't eat. So I didn't have any. The others shared it. I would have been more disappointed had it been my selection. My friend noted that the server did not ask us about any food allergies, which, if your menu doesn't accurately list its contents, is problematic. Fortunately I know what basil looks like so no harm done. All in all, I would return, get lots of croquettes, order a Broken Garden Tools, and maybe try some other things we didn't get to. But I'd double check all the ingredients.

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    You know the saying "you get what you pay for"? This place is what they were talking about, but on…read morethe good side of that adage. It's pricy, but it's REALLY good. Hubs and I came for dinner with four friends a couple weeks back and though it was a splurge, I have no regrets. Everything I had was delicious. We had: Focaccia Roasted Carrots Wagyu strip Rhubarb Panna Cotta Pineapple Pavlova I also had a Freakin' Beacon mocktail. Everything was SO GOOD. That focaccia was like no other focaccia I'd ever had but was delicious; crisp on the outside, soft on the inside. The steak (med rare) was perfect to me, hubs thought it was a tiny bit too rare for him. It was super tender and easy to eat, perfect char. I couldn't eat the chimmichurri it came with as it has Thai basil (not usual in chimmichurri, but I'm allergic, and the server was very good about asking about allergies) but honestly, it didn't need it. That steak stood on its own. Both desserts were delicious, but to my surprise I think the pavlova was even better than the panna cotta (and I love panna cotta). The portions were very generous and I was pretty stuffed by the time I got home. Our portion of the bill was over $200 (hubs also had some cocktails and the steak alone was almost $90) but it was so good, we'll want to come back when we're in town for sure.

    Ranked the number one best new restaurant in Buffalo for a reason!…read more Chef Bruce Wieszala and his wife Amanda ring Charm, ambience and class 201 abandoned building and breeze new life and do it with Amy to our beautiful City of buffalo! Unique handcrafted cocktails are served up by Julien, Nick and Sean behind the Bar. Chef Dustin Murphy and team Keep the kitchen rolling! Their seasonal offerings changed frequently, focusing on the freshest ingredients that are unique and farm to table fresh. !highly recommend!

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    4.8(39 reviews)
    9.6 mi

    We had such an amazing experience here! We went on a Sunday and the parking lot looked completely…read morepacked -- we almost second-guessed going in. I'm so glad we didn't! There were still tables available inside, so don't let a full parking lot scare you away. Do not skip the fried green tomato appetizer- to die for! I ordered the Sunday prime rib special with a loaded baked potato and asparagus, and it was absolutely to die for. Perfectly cooked, flavorful, and such a great portion. My husband had the chicken risotto and loved every bite. We heard regulars talking about how amazing the desserts are. We were too full this time but next time I'm excited to try the bread pudding! The bartender/manager was incredibly kind and knowledgeable, which made the experience even better. The whole place has such a cozy, welcoming vibe. We enjoyed every part of our meal and can't wait to come back!

    Lovely neighborhood diner and bar. The owner greeted us…read moreupon arrival. Our waitress promptly greeted us and took our drink orders. She was very attentive throughout our visit. Open for lunch and dinner, menu has a nice variety. We both selected the home made IroNTon Burger, half pound patty on a brioche roll with bacon jam, garlic aioli, arugula, brie & fried shallots. Served with crispy fries, this meal was cooked to perfection. Absolutely delicious. The owner visits his customers, checking that everything is alright, treating customers as if they were his family. The establishment is quite charming. Recently remodeled, it does have the original bar. Old time NT memorabilia can be found within. Plenty of parking, too. If you want to dine in a lovely restaurant with excellent service and home cooked food, the IroNTon is the place to be. Happy dining. Happy Holidays.

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