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    Lucky Day Whiskey Bar

    4.4 (291 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)

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    A page from the dinner menu.
    Lesley J.

    I was in Buffalo for a conference and afterwards my colleagues and I went to this wonderful bar that was recommended to our group. The atmosphere was very friendly from the greeting at the door to the awesome bartending staff. It was happy hour so we ordered some drinks and later some food. While at the bar we got to know Adam S. our bartender. He was a master at making drinks. We watched him stir 2 drinks with one hand, and shake a Shaker with the other. We enjoyed everything we ordered (Brisket sliders, fries, fried pickles and our mixed drinks made to perfection by Adam S.) When we left we took a picture with Adam S. and told him everytime we are in Buffalo we'd come and see him. If I lived in Buffalo Lucky Day would be my regular spot.

    An old mule and an old fashioned
    Megan D.

    Lucky day is one of our favorite date night/special occasion spots. They have lots of seating with intimate lighting and music. They can accommodate larger parties but usually I see smaller groups of 6 or less. The servers are always friendly and there is never a long wait time for food even on busy nights. The staff do a great job to keep the flow moving smoothly. The drinks are some of the best I've ever had-both cocktails and mocktails and the food is superb while offering many gluten free options. We have tried many different menu items and always love everything. Our favorite meal to have here is the chicken dinner -we highly recommend!

    The whisky menu (printed), also available online.
    Greg M.

    I'm a pretty accomplished whisky fan and Lucky Day stands out as one of, if not THE, best whisky bars I have visited. Here's what makes it amazing: 1) Everyone is welcome. Come as you are dressed, whatever your background. I saw a guy in a basketball jersey while a group celebrated nearby in fine attire. 2) all whiskies are celebrated. Solid list of Bourbon, Rye, Irish, Japanese, Scotch and more. And unlike some other places (looking at you Jack Rose, DC) the list is available online and kept up to date. Everything I ordered was available!! 3) great bartenders. Handsomely dressed to set the atmosphere, friendly, mixing great cocktails, and willing to scale the shelves to retrieve pours. 4) local is key - from the familiarity of the clientele, to local distillery features, to live music ... you are in Buffalo in all the best ways. I didn't eat on this occasion, but the food I saw looked good, and most dining tables were full. Highly recommend!

    Carrots and lobster tail and scallop
    Anastazia V.

    I was so excited to eat here. I'm not sure why my experience didn't match up with the great reviews here. We came on a Wednesday and it was pretty slow. We were seated immediately. I ordered an old fashioned off the featured menu which was great. I also ordered the ribeye and swapped the mashed potatoes for fries. My mom had the lobster tail and 1 scallop and carrots. The steak was rough. It was so hard to cut through. I didn't finish it (maybe ate half) and it just was not good. The fries were just ok but could've been crispier. My mom didn't love her lobster tail and said it was rubbery and just not great. The vibe is super cool and the drinks were great but the splurge of our meal was a little disappointing and not quite worth the price. Must've been an off night or something.

    Mac n cheese
    Vicky B.

    Enjoyed a delicious dinner here on a Friday night. While they do take reservations, we didn't have one but lucked out and still got a table with only a little bit of a wait. While we waited, we got drinks from the bar. I ordered the Hartman manhattan which was delicious. Once we were seated, we shared a dozen oysters as an appetizer which were very good. For dinner, I enjoyed the Mac n cheese which was enough to fill me up without having leftovers. The other people I was with ordered the duck risotto and the seafood pasta, which they also really enjoyed. For service, we interacted with the hostess, a bartender, our server, and the manager, and everyone was friendly and provided great service! This is a really great spot for a date or to meet up with friends, and I can't wait to come back again!

    Duck
    Greg O.

    Huge selection of whist, plus some beers on tap. Didn't check the menu for wine and other liquor selections. Cocktails are great. For dinner had the duck. I haven't had duck in probably 20 years and the last time would have been at a Chinese restaurant not a breast. I've seen them on the fancy cooking shows and the manager recommended it so i gave it a try. It was delicious, as was the risotto and carrots.

    Steak burger with Cajun Fries
    Lisa G.

    My boyfriend and I went there for our anniversary. We made a reservation and had the option of sitting at the bar or being sat down early if possible. We sat down at the bar to see what it was like. They use ambient lighting to create a cozy and romantic atmosphere. The drinks and food were delicious. They had a small food menu but such good options to decide. HUGE drink menu, and not only whiskey, but they can make anything there. We would 100% go back.

    Picture of bar full of whiskey and bourbon!!
    Sean G.

    The food was good. Portions are a tad small but very delicious. The service was good. They were timely and friendly. Overall ambiance is darker but there is lighting throughout the restaurant. The whisk and bourbon list is extensive. Come prepared to try something you've never drank. Enjoy!

    First night in buffalo
    Jose T.

    The ambiance inside this building is just amazing. They did a great job of honoring what was there and creating a very cool bar. The dining booths are also just very well done. If you like that sort of thing like i do the old beams and bricks are everywhere. They added a nice touch by separating the booths with antique carpets. The bar is also very cool but we dined instead of sitting at the bar. As to the food it's in the expensive side but excellent. We had the raw oysters, excellent, a very good mushroom soup and a lobster pasta. This dish had so much lobster and was served with a very nice fish based tomato sauce with crème fraiche so sort of a pink sauce. My only complaint is it was a bit cold and could have used more pasta thrown in but excellent nevertheless. Great service and a ton of drink options from old time whiskey drinks (saserac, whiskey sour etc) nice wine list, beers on tap on and on. Really enjoyed this spot

    Kristin M.

    I felt like I was sitting in a medieval tavern about to plan an adventure in the little alcoves they have! Vibes were epic. Food was spectacular and mocktail list was really great (as well as the alcoholic menu and whiskey list - they needed full on ladders to reach some of the stuff)! Loved it! Servers were amazing!

    Drink menu
    Frank M.

    Always a treat to the palette and liver. Had the happy hour specials. Warrior burger with fries; wife had fried chicken sandwich with fries. Wish I could eat another - it's that good! Drinks are craft level - try the Manhattan with Bourbon. Servers attentive and friendly. Atmosphere is speak easyish with urban vibes. Great place for dates!

    Happy Hour menu
    Daviyion J.

    As much as I love Lucky Day for the drinks, you should not sleep on the food either! They have one of the most delicious chicken sandwiches and burger I've had...period! And they're both available as part of happy hour for seven dollars each. Highly recommend checking them out.

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    Amanda V.

    It was my lucky day to be staying near a whiskey bar, that's for sure. And a whiskey bar with a deep selection of whiskey and old fashioned offerings. Lucky Day is everything you want a whiskey bar to be - full of mustachioed bartenders, dim lighting, whiskey, and steak. Excellent vibe.

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    One of the best cocktail bars in buffalo. Whiskey and cocktail list is extensive. Great vibe and atmosphere

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    Great place to have a few cocktails, meet up with new snd current friends, and take in the ambiance.

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    Great place big speakeasy vibe great happy hour with the right vibes with even better food

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    Ask the Community - Lucky Day Whiskey Bar

    Does this place have beer or just whiskey?

    Yes they have a beer menu, wine menu, cocktails and different types of liquor (not just whiskey).

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    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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    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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