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    Lockhouse Distillery & Bar

    4.3 (65 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Perfect Pear, Dirty Pop & Grapefruit Crush
    Jane B.

    Lockhouse Distillery is a unique bar located in the Cobblestone district. It would be a great place to go for cocktails and small bites before a Sabres game. I really love the bar room. It is sort of rustic with a copper bar and strings of lights hanging from the ceiling. I also liked the designs painted on the walls. The cocktails- oh my goodness. Some of the best I've ever had in my life. Their homemade vodka is so smooth. Last night, I ordered the Perfect Pear, which is a vodka cocktail made with local New York grown pears. Although I wanted to try a variety of cocktails, I ordered this one each time because it was so delicious! My friends also loved their Dirty Pop and Grapefruit Crush drinks. Lockhouse has a small menu of appetizers, paninis, flat bread pizzas and a cheese plate. My friends and I sampled several paninis and flatbreads. Everything was very good, but the Brie and Apple panini is in a league of its own. It is a must-try if you are at the distillery. One of the partners, Cory, was kind enough to give us a tour of the distillery. It was really interesting. He was very knowledgeable and friendly. My favorite part of the tour was sampling the jars of spices, fruits and vegetables. I was thrilled to learn that Lockhouse will be partnering with Public Espresso to release a coffee liqueur this December! I can't wait to try it! All around wonderful place with great people. I can't wait to go back!

    Sabra R.

    We were parked across the street and thought why not try it! Had just come from Helium comedy club and wanted more refreshment! Definitely some very unique drink combos on menu! We each picked something different. I really like their coffees flavored liquor! If I'm in the area will return again for more !

    Jessica F.

    This place is great!!!! Warehouse style bar, with some great bartenders (especially the Bar Manager, Casey). Willing to make you drinks/concoctions based on your taste. Super chill and laid back bar, but fun enough vibe for a Friday or Saturday night. Must check this place out!! Garage door opened on warm nights!

    Moscow Mule
    Nick K.

    Not normally a liquor person, but have heard good things so just had to check it out. I was not disappointed. Although tempted by the array of local beer on tap, I stuck to those beverages made with in house distilled gin & vodka. Things went well. Between my wife and I we were able to order a wide array of their drinks and were overall impressed. My favorite- the "dirty soda," it's seasonal so ever changing- currently "cherry chili lime." The layout is simple, but nice. A small bar area, a distillery, and an arcade game. The location is solid- near the arena- but parking is not. Also, I hate driving on cobblestone streets; they're nostalgic and all, but come on.. The crowd they draw is a good mix as well; not too strong on the hipster front as I had worried it would be. The menu is a simple one- appetizers. So eat elsewhere and chill here for a good local drink.

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    Karen Z.

    The hubs and I decided to check this place out as part of Yelp's Not So Random Acts of Kindness series which benefited Friends of The Night People. 20% of the bar bill was donated to the organization...which made the Happy Hour(s) that much happier! We've run into a few of the Lockhouse dudes at various events, picked their brains, and tasted their offerings; however, we had never actually visited their establishment. What an awesome thing they've got going on!! As their bar door states, "An Idea So Crazy, It Just Might Work!" Most of the Yelp events we have been to have featured local brews...I can't handle beer (it makes me poop funny lol) so I've never really been too interested in the alcoholic offerings at these events ....but when I saw Lockhouse on the lineup I knew I wanted to go. The drinks were fabulous....and I mean FABULOUS! I'm a sucker for a good craft cocktail...and I'm loving all the new places popping up all over B-lo. I tried several varieties from their menu...1955 Rose, Lockhouse Negroni, Perfect Pear, Dirty Pop, and the New Fashion. My favorite was the 1955 Rose due to it's delicious and sweet aroma. We were treated with some snacks from their kitchen and a tour of the distillery, lead by one of the newly appointed partners, Corey--who was later described by the bartender as "indispensable to the company." This was evident given his charisma, backed by detailed knowledge and passion. They turned what was no doubt a dilapidated, old warehouse into one of Buffalo's secret lil gems. Chill atmosphere, good people, creative menu of both food and drink....and probably THEEEE most comfortable bar stools I have ever had the pleasure of imbibing in. We will most definitely be back!

    Perfect pear and gatsbee
    Kelly B.

    So glad I was able to make it here. Stopped by after the Sabres game on Valentine's Afternoon. This place looks like it is fun in the summer, with the garage door that opens. But it was still very nice inside. Not overdone, kind of industrial. The bartenders were very friendly and attentive. We ordered the perfect pear which was a vodka drink, and the gatsbee which was a gin drink. Both very delicious!!! The kitchen was closed so we were not able to try any of the food. Once we go back and try the food, I will update my review with an xtra star! We look forward to going back.

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    Hope C.

    I seriously loved this place. Everything about it appealed to me: the lights, decor, graphic design, location, bartenders, drinks and music. If I could design a summer cocktail bar, Lockhouse Distillery would be it. I went as part of a pedal tour, which is by definition very obnoxious, but Lockhouse was incredibly gracious about our group party mentality. They had a special cocktail menu specifically for the tour and despite several of us descending on them at once, they still managed to deliver quality cocktails -- the Moscow Mule I had was probably the best I've tasted all summer. Beside the excellent drinks, there's a nice outdoor area facing the cobblestone and beautiful black and white block lettering murals. A live jazz band rounded out the overall airy and sexy feel of the bar. Perfect place to take a date, grab a cocktail, enjoy the dim lights and savor a great night out.

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    4.5
    (337 reviews)
    4.6 mi
    $$

    Amazing small dishes! Particular the blackened green beans, the ricotta toasts, and the Korean…read morewings. A really good choice for a vegetarian because there are so many good vegetable & cheese choices. Always great service & ambience as well.

    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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    The Left Bank

    4.1
    (623 reviews)
    2.8 mi
    $$$

    There was not one dish I was served that I feel was worth the price…read more We had focaccia and tuna tartare as appetizers. The Margherita focaccia was by far the worst of the night, soggy and flavorless, the focaccia was nothing like a normal one. The tuna had a nice presentation though it was quite mediocre, the rice was hard in some parts and seemed quite old, the tuna itself was fine but the dish as a whole was maybe on par with sushi you'd get at a wegmans. As my entrée I got the carrot papardella, everything seemed overcooked, hardly any lobster and what little was happened to be tough and rather flavorless, of course it was the same with the shrimp and crab. The pasta was overcooked and stuck to itself and the sauce was quite sweet and far too hot, twenty minutes into the meal and it was still steaming, continuing to turn the dish into mush. The meal was for three people and came out to be $240 after tax and tip, the service was nice but considering the praise this restaurant got I'm sure it's went downhill. The highlight of the meal was the complementary bread at the start.

    Dean was our server, he was friendly…read more *First Mojito 9/10 Really good, lots of mint, perfect amount of soda, sweetness, and alcohol, but no lime slice garnish *Second mojito 6/10 Had 1/2 leaf of mint and tons of soda. Had a lime though. Egg dipped Artichoke Hearts 8/10 I was surprised to see the plating structure of this. Everything was good. Vinaigrette went well with everything. less salad mix at the bottom would be nice. Twin Filet Mignon Beef Tournedos 8/10 Cooked perfect, both of them. Decent flavor too. The mushroom sauce was good. The horseradish cheese was shredded, which was very strange to have on a steak. I could have done with a creamier cheese, Gorgonzola, or just none at all. Potatoes were good, a chunky mash. Asparagus was cooked good, al dente and seasoned well. Special: 1/2 Rack Australian Lamb 9/10 Cooked perfect, probably one of the top three best in the Buffalo area. The crust was great, the sauce was really good, could taste the mint and raspberry, but it wasn't super sweet like you'd think.

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    Coco

    Coco

    4.2
    (445 reviews)
    1.7 mi
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    I went to Coco for my birthday dinner and was pleasantly surprised! Very aesthetically pleasing…read morerestaurant, nicely decorated. Service was very friendly as well. I ordered the Rosemary Frites, which were a delicious appetizer. I had the maple salmon salad as my meal, and it was amazing! The chèvre was so fresh, the greens were great, and the salmon, wow! A delicious meal that I got two meals out of because I took half of it home, as it's a pretty large portion. Originally, I was given the wrong order that I couldn't have due to dietary restrictions, but the waitress was very kind and gave me the correct one, as well as taking it off of my bill. I really appreciated that! We got macarons as dessert and they were super yummy as well. Overall, I really enjoyed my time at Coco, and it will be in my rotation of "special occasion" local restaurants going forwards!

    It's Moules Fest, and even though I was not there for mussels, I enjoyed my steak frites. I had a…read morelovely house salad with tossed greens, grape tomatoes, slivered red onions and crispy parsnips. The French vinaigrette dressing was very nice. My steak frites plate had a very large serving of French fries and a bit more salad with a few pickled onions. I ordered my steak medium rare. About 1/2 of it was medium rare. The other 1/2 was well done. The seasoning was very nice, but disappointed to have well done steak. Our waitress was nicely attentive, as was her assistant who kept our water glasses filled. The restaurant was quite busy, getting busier as we enjoyed our dinners. I am glad we had an early reservation. I might have missed this note on the menu or website, but there is a credit card usage surcharge. Luckily some of our party had enough cash. The guitar music was lovely, but our table was too close and conversation was a little difficult.

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    Coco main dining room
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    Bacchus Wine Bar and Restaurant

    Bacchus Wine Bar and Restaurant

    4.3
    (413 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$$

    **Catered Event: Board of Directors' Dinner**…read more Numerous locals recommended Bacchus Wine Bar & Restaurant as an excellent choice for formal occasions, and it proved to be a wonderful venue for our Board of Directors' dinner. I hosted a dinner for twenty (board members and their guests) and was especially impressed by the catering manager, who patiently guided me through the many decisions involved in planning the event and personally welcomed me on the evening of the dinner. The waitstaff were attentive and seemed to anticipate our needs, and the private dining room was both relaxing and quiet. We chose the "King's Table," which allowed all twenty guests to sit together around one large table. The room and table settings were beautiful, creating an elegant yet comfortable atmosphere. The event menu allowed me to select three salads, three entrées, and two desserts for our guests. Printed menus were placed at every setting, offering a gracious welcome and making the ordering process easy and efficient. I heard from many guests that their meals were excellent. I especially enjoyed the beet salad with goat cheese and the crème brûlée cheesecake. My filet mignon, unfortunately, was tougher than I had expected. The pecan-crusted salmon looked marvelous, and I found myself wishing I had chosen it instead. The pricing was also extremely reasonable for the quality of the setting, service, and overall experience. Each dinner was $85 and included a salad, entrée, and dessert. Bacchus provided a beautiful and memorable evening for our board, and I would gladly recommend it for a private dinner or formal gathering.

    Came here as part of a large group and they gave us the entire left side of the restaurant…read more Everything from the service, decor, to the food was perfect. We had a special menu to choose from and I ordered the lobster bisque as my starter, pecan crusted salmon as my main course, and the chocolate cake for dessert. The lobster bisque was delicious, and topped with a hush puppy type thing. The pecan crusted salmon itself was cooked so perfectly, flaky and juicy, and the chocolate cake was so rich and delicious. Overall I'd love to come back again and try more of their menu.

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    Britesmith Brewing - Buffalo

    Britesmith Brewing - Buffalo

    4.2
    (38 reviews)
    3.4 mi

    What a very pleasant surprise this place is tucked away on Niagara Street. It is enormous and can…read moreaccommodate huge crowds of people. There are two parking lots so parking was not an issue. There're tables outside, but the patio area is limited, so we sat inside. It is bright, vibrant and had the best vibe! Our server was friendly, professional and helpful. The food was fantastic! I was\nA little skeptical about eating at a micro brewery.Because in my experience , the food is not the main character, the beer is... But here at Britesmith the food room the prize! The portions are generous and the flavor outstanding! The menu is varied and we had a hard time choosing our meals... At one person with us had the Nashville hot chicken.Another person had the bright smith cheese steak and I chose the white pizza... ,we argued about whose meal was better!! I really want to go back because they have a brisket plate that looked so good that I was thinking of ordering it as well as the pizza. We each had half of a meal to take home with us, not because it wasn't delicious , but because it was so generously portioned.

    It's a neat building which is very open. Eveyone was nice…read more We got the chicken wing dip to share, which was not great. The chips were also beginning to be stale so it didn't help. We also got the meat street pizza which was fine. The low rating is mainly due to the prices because how much we paid and what we got was not equivalent at all. The dip was $16 and the pizza $26. Each should have been at least half of that. Overall it was disappointing and overpriced and we won't be returning.

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    Britesmith Brewing - Buffalo Location
    Deviled eggs, Brisket, beans and tots!  Best brisket I've ever had!
    Deviled eggs, Brisket, beans and tots! Best brisket I've ever had!
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    Grezi

    4.1
    (101 reviews)
    7.7 mi

    Came in for brunch on Saturday. Cute vibe. LOVE they have a parking lot in the back. The service…read morewas excellent. Everyone was so pleasant and attentive. The food matched the service. It was very good! Can't wait come back and try lunch and dinner. But this review on brunch. Of course started with a Guava Bellini, yum! The table had, blueberry poppyseed pancakes, French toast, bacon, The OG which was eggs, sausage/bacon with breakfast potatoes, and Creole biscuits and gravy. This is what I ordered it was jalapeno cheddar cornbread biscuit, chorizo gravy over eggs, which I don't eat so I held this off, BUT I added fried chicken breast. This plate of food was so delicious! I could of used some more heat, BUT the flavor was amazing. The fried chicken was juicy and crispy with great flavor. They cook the bacon crispy! The French toast was very good as well. Everyone at the table was pleased. We were celebrating a birthday so they gave us a choice of a dessert. We went with the lemon almond cake, and OMG it was delicious. Came out very warm and topped with poached pears, it was delicious!

    My husband and I had a great brunch here. This place is so beautifully decorated. They had the best…read moreeggs Benedict I've ever had! The breakfast potatoes were perfect and crispy. My husband had fried green tomatoes which I tried and they were absolutely delicious. The food came out quick and hot. The service from our waitress Taylor was attentive. We can't wait to come back for dinner.

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    Ballyhoo

    Ballyhoo

    4.3
    (315 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    So many times I have driven by just wondering. I have stepped through other doorways near to…read moreBallyhoo but never considering clombing the stairs to these elevated doors. But tonight, tonight our first choice was closed and our second choice had an hour wait so we did a Yelp search not quite remembering that Ballyhoo was this location that I had passed over and over again. Walk in and you feel Buffalo... the waterfront dockside factory Buffalo and it's a great feeling. This ain't a wear your party dress to kind of bar but you just feel that you are going to enjoy yourself as you sit down at the bar or at the limited seating high tops or along the window side counter seats. An amazing awesome bartender who is playing a fantastic playlist of tunes you settle yourself into a place of comfort looking out at the perfectly framed General Mills plant that is busily filling Buffalo's breathable air with that comforting aroma of Cheerios! Young lady from behind the bar shares a menu and a check list of food ... sausage sandwiches ... soup ... and a few other items. Frankly you won't need more because the food is damn good ... the deep soul vitalization will start to work on you and you'll just want to stay. Get to chatting with the friendly bar keep ... always a good sign ... that music is good and your food arrives one steak and one chicken sausage sandwich both covered in yummy toppings ... chips on the side ... we indulged in LOTS OF PICKLES and based on the recommendation both ordered the black bean "chowder." Sausages were both delicious... the black bean concoction was one of those thick oh so good experiences and the pickles were special (There were lots and we brought them home.). Definitely a place to return to ... that superb barkeep makes apparently every cocktail ever created ... but a nostalgic Buffalo feel ... wondering who sat here through the years. They apparently are packed on Sabres home game nights but do what we did ... choose a slow moving weekday evening when you can watch the sunset formulate through the frame of Ballyhoos window ... watch your steps going home ...

    The pickles are top notch. Also this fernet drink was…read morestellar. Always enjoy coming here when I'm in Buffalo.

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