I came here for lunch once or twice a year and have never been disappointed. On my most recent trip…read morewe had an especially pleasant server named Paige, who was just the right amount of friendly and chatty without being overbearing. We all considered getting the specialty burger, which was made of boar, but ultimately chose other options. I ordered the Cacio-dilla which was not what I was expecting when it came out, it was better! There was only a little cheese in it and the meat was tender and delicious. Filling, but not too heavy and it was still just as good when I had it for lunch the next day. Someone at the table mentioned it was my birthday and Paige brought out a free plate of their pillows of love, delicious little fried dough bites with chocolate and berry syrup on top. Overall, this is a great spot if you're out in East Aurora.

I have been here another time a couple of years ago. It's okay. I did enjoy my house salad that was…read morelisted as $7 but was charged for $9. Not a fan of up charges especially for a salad that was very small and had nothing but croutons as a garnish. Service good. Ambiance good. Just not digging this place.

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!

Top tier destination for anything south of the city…read more The food is exceptional, especially the steaks. Drinks are prompt and well made. For a group outing for a special night or a nicer dinner you can't do better south of the city!

For such an expensive restaurant the entrees were very disappointingly unseasoned. Which may…read moreexplain why a restaurant as expensive as this actually had salt and pepper on the table -- which is rare. Seasoning food after the fact is fine, but never as good as during the preparation. My seabass was tasteless and was sat on top of a mediocre risotto...which is saying something since it was a Gouda and red pepper risotto. Also unseasoned overcooked green beans on the side. Criminal at the price. My husband's giant steak was also under-seasoned as were the sad mashed potatoes and carrots that came along with it. The steak was good quality, cooked fine, but could have been exceptional if it had any flavor beyond being a good piece of meat. The Thai shrimp appetizer was good but if you put Thai chili sauce on anything it will taste good. The scallop was decent but again not really seared well and lacking flavor even with the balsamic drizzle. Would not come back to waste hundreds of dollars on overpriced unseasoned food again. I will say the service was good and the staff were lovely. Too bad the food is mid. Drive to a real restaurant that cares about their food prep like Prescotts provisions or Oliver's or Black Iron bystro. Skip Rick's.

I use my wifely powers of persuasion to convince my husband to stop in for lunch at Wallenwein's…read moreHotel on Friday. I'm so glad I did! We arrived at 11:55 AM. The sign on the door said they open at noon. So we settled into a park bench at the corner and watched people strolling in the sunshine until they open the doors. One very energetic waitress was covering all three rooms. She was quick to apologize for any delay. My iced tea came up very rapidly, and I took a few minutes to look over the entire menu. Despite all the enticing mini items, I ordered what I had been craving: the beer battered fish fry with all the sides. It did not disappoint. I have had a fish fry or two in my life, and I'm not gonna argue with anyone. Wallenwein's is my new favorite fish fry. There's plenty of food to choose from. Salads, soups, sandwiches, and wraps, pizzas, and wings. Everything that we have tried has been absolutely delicious! I love the primitive antique vibe going on in this 19th century historically accurate tavern.

This place is an institution I'm told and glad I tried it out. It's basically a tavern with bar…read morefood and they have their famous Friday fish fry but I was a day too early for that so I tried the beef on Weck which is a very traditional local dish. It was good but I'm a Chicagoan so I have to say I prefer the Italian beef sandwiches over this. Beef on weck is more of a sliced beef served on a salted kimmelweck roll which has salt and caraway seeds and prepared horseradish on the side. Yes it was good and I'd probably get it again but if you grew up around here, it's a local fave. The place is like old rustic and had a nice vibe to it. Great service too!

I keep seeing Riley's pop up on Seize the Deal, so I grabbed another voucher since we're always…read morenext door at the rink for sports (and usually making a stop at BEB for scones). Not going to lie, it's nearly impossible to sit through a lacrosse game while smelling burgers from this place the entire time. We came by on a Sunday and took advantage of their kids' meal special: $5 including a drink, which is a really solid deal. We ordered burgers (split with my fellow burger lover) and chicken fingers for two of the kids, and the food definitely hit the spot after a long day when everyone was starving. The burgers were decent, though I would have loved slightly larger patties and a few more topping option. I'm all about an over-the-top handheld, so maybe that's just me. My only real disappointment was the fry portion size; I must have been spoiled on my first visit when my meal came with an overload of fries. One of my favorite features is the patio, especially during nicer weather. Service was good, and I appreciated the little outdoor station stocked with condiments and water, which was a thoughtful touch for patio diners. Overall, it's a convenient spot to grab a casual meal before or after games, especially if you're already at the rink.

First visit today. We frequent East Aurora often, not sure why we haven't stopped before. Glad we…read morefinally did. The food was great. We started with stuffed banana peppers. They had a nice kick. My husband had chicken parmesan and I had chicken piccata. Each came with soup or salad. Servings were generous. Personally though I would have preferred a couple smaller pieces of chicken which probably would have been more tender. Tara was our server. She was wonderful. She kept checking in and making sure we didn't need anything. I love seeing old buildings repurposed.

Fish fry was why we came. Fish was good, batter was crispy, tho very thin. Our biggest issue was…read morethe size ... very small and we all got the full fish fry. French fries were good, Mac salad, coleslaw, and German potato salad all were bland. Service was clinical Atmosphere was rustic, which we liked tho the acoustics were rough... good thing there weren't a lot of people when we were there

Fish fries, soup and salads are my routine items and they're always great. I have seen some reviews…read moredescribing thin batter on the fish, but there are a lot of people who don't like to hunt for their fish inside too much batter.

We had an impromptu family reunion this morning at the Iron Kettle. The lovely and extremely…read morecapable Amy did a fantastic job tending to our group of about 20. The food was spot on today. My last visit, the food was lacking the usual magic, but today my faith was restored. The Iron Kettle serves breakfast and lunch. On weekends they also serve dinners. I'd recommend the Iron Kettle to satisfy your diner craving.

Nice little place. Very basic menu. Limited drink options. Overall was a nice experience.read more

Was just there today and have been here many times. You never get a bad sandwich at Charlie the…read moreButcher. Herb crusted Prime Rib was great. And the price is reasonable. They also have refrigerated dinners for extremely reasonable prices. Someone is always there to hand carve your sandwich so there is great service and never a wait. The place even though in a gas station is always kept clean. I recommend this to anyone looking to get a high quality beef on wreck or the numerous other choices that are available daily.

In a gas station - I walked in and out. Nothing seemed to be clean or stored in a healthy manner…read morefor meat.

The old orchard inn reminds me of a German restaurant called The Wooden spoon. It's nostalgic and…read moreappears everything is original. Just stunning. Driving through the trails to get to the restaurant offers a beautiful landscape full of foliage and classic looking buildings. Absolutely gorgeous. Walking up the path to get into the restaurant is quiet and serene. When entering the restaurant you enter a portion of dining room and can see the bar. Super nostalgic. The food, drinks, and dessert were all fresh and delicious. I had the Norwegian Salmon and a glass of Col Taylor (Bourbon). Paired wonderfully. My wife had the prime rib with a glass of Jingle Juice. She loved them. The service was top tier and consistent. I thoroughly enjoyed small talk with the staff in between meals. Overall my wife and I love this restaurant. It has become my favorite place. I'm very big on nostalgia and classy service.

Very friendly but slow service. Accommodating of special requests. Fantastic ambiance…read more Very appealing menu, but chef fails on executing some menu items. If you like your proteins well done, you might be very happy. Spinach salad with goat cheese, blueberries, strawberries is excellent. I had the dressing on the side. Wooden chairs very uncomfortable. We were seated near a window with a lovely view. Window (inside) had numerous live and dead flies. If my husband had written this review, he would have been less kind.

Their corned beef hash is my new favorite. Savory and…read moreslightly salty with super crisp potatoes. Would definitely order this for breakfast and lunch. Bonus, it's gluten-free for anyone that needs to eat GF.

Let me start by saying this, 5 stars isn't enough to adequately rate them. By far my favorite…read morebreakfast diner. Everything I've had in a dozen visits is extremely good. The homemade jams for your toast are phenomenal. Omelets, eggs Benedict, French toast, everything is super good. And I also love their black coffee. The only negative is, along with most great popular places, is the wait. Small place so seating is limited. But definitely worth it. I can't say enough great things, I just really love this place.