Every single time I come back home, dining at Colden Country Inn is non-negotiable. Located just a…read morefew miles from our homestead, it's an absolute diamond in the rough that never, ever disappoints. The food is always fresh and prepared absolutely perfectly. You truly can't go wrong with anything on the menu, but a few standout favorites are: Chicken Wings: Outstanding crunch, flavor, and execution--some of the best you'll find in town. Fish Fry: Golden, crisp, and fresh every time, with excellent sides that are all homemade. Cheese Steaks are made with thier shaved prime rib and is incredible, great portions of beef, onions and mushrooms. The Chicken Parm: was much bigger and tastier than I thought. My parents could've split one order, however, they now have a second full meal at home- the noodles from the pasta are homemade. The Daily Specials are always incredible and ever changing. Chef has it going on, and is building a helluva reputation for his business. To top it all off, they have a fantastic beer selection that pairs brilliantly with the menu. Also, they have an INCREDIBLE Bourbon menu as well. Colden Country Inn is just outstanding across the board. If you're anywhere near Colden, do yourself a favor and check it out no matter the time of year. In the winter they have dining igloos on the outdoor deck, that are heated. Such a cool concept! This restaurant is becoming a main stay for every trip home to visit my parents. I've been here at least once for the past four years, and I will be coming back again! ;)

So yeah wow. This place is....great?! We went hiking at Sprague brook and we were hungry and ready…read morefor some cheap easy simple bar food. Stopped into this place with that expectation and were met with a real menu with lots of different options at a good price. The food was excellent they've got real chefs and the staff and prices were fantastic. The building itself is super cool too I loved the pictures and decoration all over and the history of this 1850s building. We really enjoyed it and I'd come back here any time for sure!

I'm right on the fringe of 3 and 4 here, but I'm going to give them the benefit of the doubt for…read morenow and go 4 for the time being. I went here today with my kids and some friends and their kids (ages 6 to 8 months). It being a Sunday at 1ish, we figured we'd miss the lunch rush and be able to cruise in and out. Somewhat surprisingly, it was pretty much full (which isn't a bad thing), but we got lucky and were able to sit within about 10 minutes. The place is quite fun with walled-off bar and table areas that adjoin at the front with an open space and the small music stage. The decor was cool with rough cut wood everywhere and TVs playing the Olympics (go US curling team!). And even though it was really busy, it wasn't all that loud given the number of people. Once we got seated though is where things started going off the rails a bit. It took a little bit for our server to come see us and then even more time to take our orders. The whole time she seemed either disinterested or distracted and certainly in a rush. I also got that same kind of vibe from the other servers I saw bouncing around too. In any event, we got our orders in and then it took them quite a while to come out as well even though we didn't get anything really special - pot roast poutine and side salad for me, cheeseburger and fries for my son, pizza with black olives for my daughter, and then our friends got chicken fingers and fries and I think maybe another cheeseburger or something. All in all, I think we ended up being there around an hour and a half through no fault of our own. For a beverage, I ordered myself an espresso martini. Now, mind you when I asked for a cocktail menu, they had none. They also "only" had 3 or 4 kinds of gin, to which our server told us that's not actually what it's called the "Gin" Mill for (not sure if that was sarcasm or serious). Either way, not really what I was expecting but oh well. It is a pub after all. On the flip side of that, I saw what looked like some really excellent looking cocktails being served up at the bar. Seems like a missed opportunity to me. On the food side, my side salad was pretty basic - lettuce, green pepper, tomato, and onion. I asked for balsamic and ended up getting two ranch. Oh well, I still like ranch. The pot roast poutine was absolutely epic though. Is it trying to actively kill me? Of course it is with all that fatty meat, greasy fries, and gravy. Aren't I allowed to splurge for the sake of you readers out there though? The roast was melt in your mouth tender and some big chunks of it to boot. I brought about 3/4 home and it made excellent leftovers for dinner too! The pizza was solid with a good cheese to sauce ratio, a nice, fluffy crust, and good overall taste and texture. I got a bite of my son's (plain) cheeseburger and it was also quite good with quality-looking bun and some really nice sear marks on the burger. The fries weren't my favorite with the sort of weird crunchy texture-style that like a Burger King has, but that's really just my personal preference. At around 230 is when the band started playing, which was an older couple playing some country tunes. My kids decided to go out and dance for a couple minutes, which the musicians seemed to get a kick out of. It was tough to make out the words she was singing, but it was a fun vibe regardless and it wasn't obnoxiously loud either. All in all (and cheating looking at some of the other reviews), it seems like this place has some front-of-house issues that need addressing but their food and drink are pretty solid. Since there's not a ton of food choices in town, I'd consider going again, but with EBC and others in walking distance, I guess there's not really any compelling reason that I should when I only make it down this way a couple times a year.

We're there yesterday and problem the service very poor. No silverware on the table , no water…read moreoffered, order mix up, no coffee refill asked and no waitress follow to see how things were. Burger was good but service very poor. Busses answered our requests better and was hospitable and uo beat .

Awesome place. Usually not in the age group to go to a " nightclub" but this place had great…read morevibes. 2 different sections with a smaller outside patio. Lots of beers on tap and a decent size menu for a club. DJ was playing some great old school tunes and the dance floor was packed. Good job. 8.6 out of 10

Stopped in for a beer while wife was shopping. Great bar seating with surrounding tables and…read morestage/dance floor area. Full patio. Great draft line. Friendly and good service. Enjoyed my beers while watching some college football. Food looked great and will visit again when in town.

However, I will state that the service is commendable, and the staff are very kind, friendly, and…read moreunderstanding. The quality of the food is variable--it is sometimes excellent, but at other times less satisfactory. Nonetheless, I maintain that the service remains good, and the personnel are both courteous and accommodating.

The first time my family and I tried this out-of-the-way Food and Drink Establishment. 5 out of the…read more6 of us chose from Friday's Fish selection and the other chose The 'Waverly' Burger. We all agreed our choices were especially fresh and delicious. The cost was inexpensive, especially considering the quality of the plates. The staff was courteous, professional & proficient. The décor was simple & the restaurant was clean & comfortable. As this is a very rural location, there is no Wi-Fi however country music is played and there is a jukebox available. My family and I will definitely be going back.

We selected Finnerty's Tap Room for an early Saturday evening dinner based on the promise that they…read moreGluten Free very seriously (I found this claim on their website). Finding any GF options when visiting small towns can be a challenge so I'm really thankful to have found Finnerty's! We ordered: - Jalapeño Poppers (for my gluten-consuming husband) - Stuffed Banana Peppers (Gluten Free) - Chicken Wings ordered well done with hot sauce (Gluten Free) - Smash Burger on Gluten Free Sesame Bun & Chips - Hamburg Carrot Cake Brown Ale (for my Gluten-consuming husband) There were only 3 Jalapeño Popper left so our server didn't charge us for them. They were your run-of-the-mill frozen poppers; nothing special. The Stuffed Banana Peppers were a special for the day and they were pretty delicious. They were cheesy, stuffed with sausage and topped with a delicious tomato red sauce. The Chicken Wings were well done, as we requested but were average which was a surprise considering all of the claims to be award winning. The Gluten Free Sesame Bun was one of the best GF buns I've had but the burger patties were average. The meat didn't seem like it was seasoned but the cheese and grilled onions helped add some flavor. Not worth $15.95, in my opinion especially because you have to pay $1.50 each for any additional toppings and it only comes with generic potato chips. The Hamburg Carrot Cake Brown Ale was listed on the draft beer list but was served in a can. Our server was attentive and had a kind/sweet personality. Here's a few highlights about the space: - Pool Table - Golden Tee Golf Video Game - Hockey Foosball Table Game - Old Arcade Video Game - 8+ TVs; I believe they're usually tuned into sports. - Music was really loud; it was somewhat difficult to hear our server. Overall, I would come here again when visiting Ellicottville and try other menu items - like the Gluten Free Pizza and whatever their daily special happens to be.

Drinks where good, staff was great! Unfortunately, the same can not be said for the owner. She was…read morerude, disrespectful, and had us carded 3 times for no apparent reason. Everything else about the place was great!

Great variety of food. Nice service. Place can be warm on hot summer days but it's worth it for…read moresing night, trivia, etc. great local hang out for a casual evening with friends or family. Reasonable prices for a good portion of food.

The fish fry was ok. Service was nice. Cost was ok. Taste was ok. Ambiance was local. A local joint…read morethat will take sometime to get service if busy.

We came here after a day of skiing. I had been wanting to try it for a while. Maybe it was my fault…read morefor ordering the mushroom pizza, I did not think it was good at all. I did love the hummus though. So I'm definitely open to coming back, but I will definitely not be getting that mushroom pizza. Or the ginger drink. But the ambience is great and the service was pretty good. Matt thought the burger was good. We both didn't really care for the cheesecake.

Good, but slow…read more Friends and I went for dinner and ut was busy, but not crazy. We got seated and a few minutes later, the table next to us also got seated. Guess who got greeted first, the other table. Our server was lovely, after a while. She started off slow, but then she perked up. Sadly she never gave us her name, I finally got it when she set the check down. I had the double cheeseburger and lord it was good. My only concern was the side. I asked for the Caesar salad and when it sat down, it was a kale Caesar salad. I don't eat kale but our server took care of it. The restaurant has a great vibe and very friendly. The tables were close but far enough that you could hear murmurs of conversations, but nit what was actually being said.

Fun outdoors bar and restaurant on the property of the Grandview Bay Golf Course. Live music…read moreSaturday afternoons 4-7pm. Enjoyable music and tasty food. Grilled chicken sandwich with fries and a soda for around $8.00. Burgers, roast beef sandwiches, taco salads all looked good. Drink specials all day. Friendly waitress. The covered deck over looks the first tee of the gold course. Very scenic. This is a nice alternative to the busy Mickey Rats Beach Club which is nearby on the water. I'll be back to eat and drink here after another 9 holes of golfing.

The place is a hidden gem. They have a good selection of beer, the food is good+ and the service…read morewas wonderful