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Mambrino King

4.3 (67 reviews)
Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for groups
Good for working

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Ahi tuna Asian salad
Kay B.

Met old friends here; we hadn't seen each other in quite a while, so too busy chatting to pay much attention to our surroundings. Having read some of the other reviews, I wish I'd paid more attention! All 4 of us were pleased with our orders. Mine was ahi tuna asian salad: delicious! Generous serving of the tuna. Others had fig and pig, french onion soup, chicken salad which came with a toasted croissant. Lunch time on a Saturday, but the place was empty except for us; don't know why. Service was good, no loud music so conversation was easy.

Seasonal cocktails
Kaitlin G.

Mambrino King is a super cute spot to sit down and chill at with a beverage. The inside has a nice bar and seating arrangement, along with patio seating outside. It's a quaint cozy spot. The French onion soup and seasonal cocktails were delicious, can't wait to see the winter cocktail list. Service has been great the two times I've gone as well!

Delicious drinks with high quality liquors.
Catherine M.

Amazing food, comfortable seating and all around great environment. I love this jewel right in the heart of East Aurora!! The food is absolutely delicious and they even have gluten free options!! The bar area is a perfect place to hang if you're by yourself as it feels like your in the tv show Cheers with plenty of great conversation from other patrons and fabulous wines!!!

Fresh herbs grown outside for drinks and food
Kathy E.

We love Manbrino King! From the amazing service to the amazing food. Saturday special, to the fresh Oysters it so amazing.

Bar and dining room
Matt W.

Perfect for a date night or dinner with friends- this intimate bar and eatery is sure to impress. They have a diverse cocktail selection which pairs well with their wine list. For food they have a variety of chef made appetizers, small plates, wood fired pizzas and more. We both started with their homemade soup which not only warmed us up on a cold winter night but also tasted wonderful. Next we shared a arugula pizza which we devoured. We really enjoyed our time there, and would add it to our date night list- the decor and cozy atmosphere can't be replicated at larger places

Cheese plate
Alex L.

This is a cute and cozy wine and chocolate bar in East Aurora. The menu has charcuterie, cheese boards as well as a variety of smaller items like sandwiches, grilled cheeses and even some soups. Add to that, there are handcrafted chocolate trufflers from Jaclyn A and a variety of desserts. There are cozy couches as well as traditional tables and a bar. Their coffee game is really on point too with mochas, cortados, hot chocolates and even Vietnamese coffees! I thoroughly enjoyed the cheese board which came with 3 different kinds of cheeses and a variety of things like dates and dried peaches. I also had the Vietnamese Coffee and an espresso with a Jaclyn A truffle. So good! The coffee and especially the espresso was smooth, delightful and served with a little bit of water like it should be. Customer service was excellent! I highly recommend Mambrino King!

Bar area and friendly staff
Mark S.

What an eclectic hidden gem this place is. Seating is limited but comfortable, call ahead. It's like relaxing in someone's house with great service friendly atmosphere and fantastic food. This evening we had the Brie and bacon flatbread followed up with a medium charcuterie board which was made to perfection. Drinks and prices were on par, wait staff and everybody there was super friendly and inviting. Can't wait to go back. It's a coffee, chocolate, cheese and dessert bar, if that makes sense and yes it certainly does. Mambrino King is a sensory overload experience, there is so much to see and take in. It's really hard to describe you really need to see it for yourself and you won't be disappointed. This is going to sound strange but, even the bathroom is awesome, you'll have to experience it yourself to see what I mean.

Half sandwich and cup of soup.
Kelly H.

Met a couple friends and their kids here for lunch. Not too ideal for kids, but we selected a couch area that was more away from other tables and cozy. They have a nice wine list and full bar. The food menu is small, but some good selections. Two of us chose the brie and bacon flatbread, the other a half sandwich and soup. The soup was a chicken stew type and I was told it was spicy and very tasty. The flatbreads were great, a little too much lettuce and not enough bacon on mine, but very good. Our server was very nice and was the only one serving that day, although it wasn't very busy and they have only a handful of tables inside, outside seating in the summer adds several more. Everything was lovely and we enjoyed ourselves. We'll be back!

French 45
Rebecca C.

If you are looking for a quiet place to have chat with friends or business partners this is it. Seating is cozy and staff is warm and friendly. While the flavor of the Flatbread was not a favorite to me it was hot and made correctly. Crust was perfect. I just personally did not lime toppings. Staff was nice and left us be for our meeting. Bar menu is exquisite with all traditional old fashioned cocktails in highlight. Def recommend. Trendy without pretention.

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The Wine Bar

The Wine Bar

2.8(4 reviews)
70.4 mi

My party of four visited during Taste of Oakville, and in hindsight, the evening foreshadowed…read moreitself early -- the restaurant's website was down with a 404 error, and we kept finding two different addresses (one apparently their old location). We eventually found it. Upon arrival, the door swung open and struck a seated guest -- a sign of just how small the space is. The restaurant was full except for one four-top (clearly ours), and we stood awkwardly in the entrance -- which is essentially inside the dining room -- waiting to be acknowledged. When greeted, we were asked if we had a reservation. We said yes. "Table for eight?" we were asked, which felt impossible given the size of the room. We clarified four, and were pointed to the only open table. No name was requested; we realistically could have just walked in and taken it. The space is starkly lit with aggressive bright white lighting that feels more clinical than cozy. The artwork is interesting and gives a gallery-like feel -- it seems the restaurant is aiming for a downtown Toronto wine bar aesthetic, but it doesn't quite land. Our table was missing water glasses, and the stemware was mismatched -- not in an intentional, charming way, but more in a "we ran out" way. Once seated, we weren't acknowledged or offered water for nearly 20 minutes. Not rushing guests is one thing; leaving them feeling forgotten is another. When our server finally arrived, the service set the tone for the evening. One glass of water was poured before he realized another was missing. He disappeared, returned with a glass, inspected it mid-pour, then walked away again (dirty glass). After several more trips and long gaps, everyone eventually received water -- about 15 minutes later. He was polite and friendly, just clearly untrained. He shared that the owner is also the sommelier, cook, and server, and that he liked working there because he wasn't expected to know much about wine -- an interesting admission for a wine bar. The owner greeted us warmly but asked only one guest about wine preferences -- ironically the only non-wine drinker at the table. The concept appeared to be sommelier-led, though this was never explained. If that is the intention, engaging the entire table is essential. That said, the wines themselves were enjoyable; the service surrounding them was not. The Taste of Oakville menu promised three curated 3-oz pours paired with a charcuterie board for two. The pours arrived unevenly and slowly, with little explanation of the pairings. The charcuterie boards were plain and inconsistent between tables despite containing similar items -- basic fruit, crostini, simple cured meats, small portions of brie, and two slices of truffle cheese. No crackers, spreads, or thoughtful touches elevated the experience, and presentation varied noticeably. Our second wine pour didn't arrive until our mains, and service moved so slowly we requested a wine list to order a bottle. We were told there is no wine list -- "we're not that kind of restaurant." Instead, all reds are $80 and all whites $70, and the owner selects the bottle for you after asking only red or white. The concept might work if explained upfront; without context, it was confusing. At one point, noticing my empty glass, our server poured me a random red -- which turned out to be the same wine as our first pour -- and then left without serving anyone else. We had to remind staff we were still waiting for our second curated pour. Nothing about the experience felt curated. The most surprising moment of the night came when our mains arrived. As we lifted our appetizer plates -- still holding olive pits, fruit rinds, and crumbs -- the servers told us not to worry about clearing them and proceeded to place our main dishes directly on top of the used plates. I'm still shocked. I wouldn't do that at home, let alone expect it at a Lakeshore, or quite frankly, any restaurant. Two of us ordered the tagliatelle, which was tasty but contained only two small pieces of short rib -- and was difficult to enjoy while staring at discarded rinds beneath the plate. The other two ordered brisket sliders: two sliders, no sides. They tasted good but left diners hungry. One guest joked they kept thinking the fruit rinds were fries -- unfortunately accurate. We tried to make the best of the evening, but it never delivered the cozy wine-and-charcuterie experience we had anticipated -- dim lighting, thoughtful pairings, something special. After finishing our meal, we requested our bills and reminded staff we were still waiting for the third curated pour. We were told "five minutes." Those five minutes never came. Eventually, wanting simply to leave, we paid a single combined bill and sorted it out ourselves. Dinner for four totaled $460. This was not the boutique Lakeshore dining experience we expected, and ultimately, it was deeply disappointing.

As an Oenophile, I was excited to check out The Wine Bar in my neighbourhood. The door was open, In…read morewalked in at 4:55 to be "Greeted" by the Owner, "We don't open till 5 o'clock".......Attitude from the get go. I looked at the menu, interesting but very pricey for the offering. I looked at a row of wine bottle partially open and simply corked, no nitrogen or air extraction.....no telling how long the wine had been "Breathing"....Days? I am puzzled by the discrepancy 5 Star vs 1 Star reviews. I have no confidence in the 5 star reviews....Friends?...Self reviewed? No serious wine enthusiast would visit this establishment...bad attitude, poor value, insufficient wine care and presentation.

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189 Burger

4.1(195 reviews)
0.9 mi
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Love coming here. Fantastic location in East Aurora. Food is fantastic, service is great. Plenty of…read moreTVs to watch sports when games are on. Casual atmosphere, but it feels 'fancy'. Must try a cocktail. Fantastic mixologists behind the bar that take pride in their creations and when you taste it you can tell. Our burgers were fantastic. As usual. Cooked and displayed with perfection, every time. Love having this place a short drive from home. Highly highly recommend. You won't be disappointed.

Really enjoyed 189 Burger! It was my first time here. Normally East Aurora feels so busy and…read morecrowded to me but I was able to park comfortably in a lot behind the buildings (look for the green P sign for the parking). The place itself seems tiny but there was actually a lot of seating. We sat outside today on their patio and it was a beautiful location and ambiance. The waitresses are so wonderful. Very nice girls and we had a party of 6 to accommodate and everything was perfect! For the food, I ordered deviled eggs which were just the perfect egg yolk to mayo ratio. Not overpowering and had great seasonings. The burger was clearly the star of the meal. Lots of options to choose from - bbq, mushroom, black bean, etc. I would like to come back to try more. They also had a fun cocktail menu. I didn't try them but people in my party did and they were very fun and colorful!

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All American Burger + Sweet potato fries

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Black Flower

4.9(23 reviews)
11.7 mi
$$

This corner recently got a glow up and a new wine bar. Black Flower is modern, cool and refreshing…read more If you are familiar with Ellicottville Winery, same owners, you will find the same wonderful wines you are familiar with. They have a nice variety of wine, something for every palette as well as a light kitchen menu. The service here so far has been superb. Every staff member I've met has been friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. To top it off they have some really cool and unique events. Including on Friday and Saturday evenings from 5-7 they offer an aperitivo. Grab a bar seat and $20 gets you a glass of wine and a pre-selected menu of light bites. It was the perfect girls night and was more food than anyone expected. It was a fun surprise to see what kept coming out of the kitchen. Super fun, different and every bite was fresh and delicious! Looking forward to coming back again soon.

As part of a Wine tasting club at a local winery, our wine and food pairing went perfect! Each dish…read morewas expertly paired with its perfect wine match. As I don't consume cheese, the wine connoisseur took it upon himself to find an appropriate non-dairy match for me, and did a phenomenal job with it. From the grilled portabella mushroom caponata with a Canadian Pinot Noir, to the sweet maple syrup drizzled figs with a little lemon with a local blackberry wine, or the channa masala to compliment the sweet Californian Riesling, every bite and sip was a harmonious marriage. ‍‍ The service was phenomenal and that alone makes visiting this winery worth it, a long with the educational value offered. The staff is very knowledgeable on different wines and also has that skill of disseminating the information effectively to better educate its customers. Even though we have visited a few wineries and vineyards in the US and abroad, I would take this one to be in my top 3 experiences. The tasting room is also clean and well set up. I would highly recommend visiting Ten Thousand Vines if you are from the area or visiting to try some of the phenomenal wines from WNY.

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Ration Wine Bar

Ration Wine Bar

4.4(18 reviews)
31.1 mi

We had the most fantastic time at Ration Wine Bar and we absolutely recommend it…read more My wife and I were in town to visit the gorgeous Letchworth Park before going to the Bills game. The wine bar was very close to our AirBnB so we walked down and had dinner and drinks. The servers were absolutely excellent - very friendly, very knowledgable, not condescending at all (which you might expect at some wine bars). We had the mussels and tried their wine recommendations and a few moscow mule variations. Everything was fantastic! We had such a great time that we came back the next day for their brunch! At that time we tried their amazing french bread with apples, and my wife had an incredible cabbage soup. Again, blew us away. We had such a great time that we came back that night for more drinks! We had a great time chatting and talking about the town. It was truly one of the best times I've had in a small town and we were thoroughly impressed by everything Ration Wine Bar had to offer. Go try it out!! And tip well, they deserve it!!

We went with another couple on a Wednesday night and had a great time. We sat outside on the patio…read moreand it was very festive with strings of lights and a lovely view of the vegetable and flower gardens. The service was outstanding and we thoroughly enjoyed the charcuterie board and hummus dishes. It was plenty of food for the four of us. My only suggestion is that the wine menu needs to be available on the patio, because we did not appreciate the full breath of wine offerings. What we drank was very good however. We will definitely be returning.

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Baked Brie

Ration Wine Bar - Ration's storefront is in the middle of a newly revitalized block in downtown Perry.

Ration's storefront is in the middle of a newly revitalized block in downtown Perry.

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