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Parkside Meadow

3.9 (138 reviews)
Closed • 4:00 pm - 9:30 PM

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Casual
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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Nikki G.

I've wanted to try this place for a while. On a Saturday afternoon my mom, soon to be mother in law and I met for lunch following my makeup trial. I loved the nostalgic and community minded vibes throughout the decor. I got the reuben w turkey and no saukeraut, so basically a turkey, cheese and thousand island dressing sandwich on a gluten free bun which surprisingly was from vin chets. I couldn't believe the rolls were from there because they normally don't taste as good as they did at Parkside Meadow when you buy them from theie shop. Service was good. I look forward to coming back and sitting at the bar. There is street parking, which was easy to find.

Rusty Chain and Genesee Grapefruit Kolasch. Cheers! :)
Anna W.

"Your neighborhood pub in Buffalo's historic Parkside community... where neighbors and visitors could get together". Yes, we were just two 'visitors'. The location is perfect being practically across the street from The Buffalo Zoo. It was an extremely hot day. After wandering around the animal prison under the tropical weather for almost two hours, it was time for some refreshments and a bite to eat. The place opens at four. We were the first customers not including a few people gathering around the bar. The booth we were seated in was small and crowded with unusual, old style fabric curtains and hard wooden seats. I wasn't a fan. The friendly server brought us perfectly cold water immediately. "It's always a happy hour here", she responded when I asked whether they had any sweet deals... duh! Right?! We ordered beers, French Onion soups, Mandarin Meadow salad and Eggplant Caprese from the appetizer menu. Surprisingly, we didn't have much time to enjoy our cold, delicious beer. Come on! It's a bar and they should have known better. I had just a few sips of my drink when the first course landed in front of us. If that wasn't enough, the rest of our ordered dishes were also brought to our table right after soups. It was an unprofessional and unthoughtful move. Anyway, the soup was very tasty. With lots of gooey cheese and flavorful broth it was my favorite dish. If only the croutons weren't completely soaked and mushed... The salad had a great combination of savory and sweet. I truly like the toasted sesame dressing which sealed everything nicely together. The only thing is, the lettuce should have more fresh crisp and crunch, and the bacon could be better quality. The eggplant dish was an unfair attempt. It was practically an unpleasant experience. Everything about it was wrong. The breading tasted like old oil, the eggplant was dark and hard. We even had problems cutting one piece in half. The mozzarella wasn't too fresh and the tomato didn't have any flavor. The chef also didn't give us much balsamic glaze, possibly knowing the whole thing is just a waste. (How dare you...:). After five o'clock, people started coming for the dinner rush. Although we were thinking of having one more round of beer to stretch our visit, the server never came back at the right time. Maybe I would go back some day if I'm in the area to meet a 'neighbor'. Very likely it would be just for a drink at the bar, more soup or something with cheese. I would skip 'healthy' choices. One more thing, prices on their website do not reflect the current menu.

Very thirsty this Thursday! Genesee Grapefruit Kolsch and Rusty Chain pints.
Kate M.

We arrived soon after 4 for a late lunch/early dinner. Other than a couple people at the bar, it was empty, but more people arrived as we were there. The interior is kind of old fashioned and eclectic with a large bar at the entrance and some booths and tables in an attached room. We ordered beers to start and then French onion soup. We also ordered the Mandarin Meadow salad and the Eggplant Caprese to share. Everything came out really quickly, almost all at once. It would have been nice to have a bit of time with the beer, and then the soup before the shared plates came out. Their French onion soup is delicious, even on a hot day after visiting the zoo! The broth was rich and salty; the onions seemed to be caramelized perfectly. The cheese on top was thick, but stayed nice and soft and stretchy. It was a super savory treat! The eggplant caprese was a disappointment, unfortunately. The proportion of breaded eggplant to tomato and mozzarella was way off. The breading was dense and greasy and tasted like dirty oil. The tomatoes were unripened and added no flavor. There was a balsamic drizzle and basil on top, but they couldn't be tasted. The Mandarin Meadow salad had delicious flavor and was refreshing. I only wish they'd use a crunchier green and better quality ingredients. The service was attentive and friendly. I'd go back here if people I was with wanted to go...but I'm not heading back myself anytime soon. So, not bad, but not too good either.

Fish Friday!
Joy S.

I've been obsessed with this place since their FB started before they opened. I'm ashamed to say it took so long for us to visit. I guess it just took us moving into the neighborhood. First of all, make a reservation. We got lucky coming over around 5:30 on a Friday to get a bar seat. But if you have to wait, it's worth it. I'll start by saying I'm now even more obsessed. The history and the detail. It's freaking amazing. I spent more time wandering around the bar than I did at my actual seat. The matchbooks alone will make any Buffalo historian rejoice. Yet still, they manage to have superb service and food. When we walked in without a reservation, the bartender (it's killing me I don't have her name) was working everything she could to make a table work before we took the bar seats. We so appreciated her and everything she did for us. Simple Buffalo style menu and I don't think you can do wrong with anything here. We had the Reuben, the Mike Piazza sandwich and French Onion Soup. I rarely finish a sandwich but I finished my Mike Piazza and can wait to have another.

Historical materials like newspaper clippings trapped under glass (chefs kiss!)
Roma M.

Ambiance/vibe is "friendly-neighborhood pub" but it's more special than that because of the historical materials everywhere (it's the theme of their decor). The bar is nice too. Booths and tables and a back room- perfect!

Beef on Weck
Sam H.

This place is absolutely amazing!! The beef on weck may genuinely be the best I've ever had. Also, my boyfriend got the meatloaf piazza and it was delicious, but now he wants to try the Mike Piazza. The general vibe is casual which was perfect for a late lunch/early dinner. Our waitress was so sweet and made sure to check on us as we got through our meal!! Love love love

Doris M.

My boys had come here before & loved the poutine, so they wanted to go back & have me try the place. It's small inside, but cozy, IMO. There's also a bar connected to the dining area. My boys each ordered Poutine, my son Jeremy got a Chicken Quesadilla as well & coffee. My son Matty got the "Len's Loaded Burger" and Cheese Fries, & I ordered the Spinach Garlic Bread & the Beef on Weck. My sandwich was good, but could've used a bit more beef, my salad had odd lettuce, it was kind of sharp on the edges & kept making me cough. But it was still yummy. I had some of my son's poutine which was very good , his cheese fries were good, but not enough cheese. My other son's Quesadilla was ok, but a bit dry. (Yes, I tried everything at the table but my son's HUMONGOUS 11oz Burger. Prices were quite high for some of the stuff. The check came to over $70.00, which for that, was a bit much. I left a bit hungry, but my boys were stuffed & liked everything. The waitress we had was super nice & always seemed to show up when we needed her. So that was a plus !! I will go back to try more things on the menu & maybe get the poutine for my self next time.

Colleen O.

Chose this spot for my dad, his girlfriend and my aunt for a new place to try for dinner and I'm so glad I did. Didn't know about all the Buffalo nostalgia on the walls inside and this stuff is right up their alley. Menu has a good selection of choices all over the board at very fair prices. Everyone was very happy with their meals. Service was spot on , our server didn't even have to write our order down and it was all correct! My two appetizers (Eggplant Caprese Stack and Spinach cheese bread) were perfect portions that left me quite satisfied. Upon reading more reviews , I would like to try the shaved Lamb melt next time (yum). Bring your out of town guests here for a decent meal and a education of Buffalo history.

Brielynn B.

I live fairly close to the zoo, and I frequently drive past Parkside Meadow on my way home, so naturally I've been curious about this nearby restaurant. I finally stopped in on a whim on a Saturday afternoon. My husband and I sat at the bar and after looking over the menu, there wasn't anything that really screamed "try me," so we ended up just getting two apps and a beer each. They have a decent selection of draft and bottled beer and a nice wine list. We ordered the stuffed hot peppers and the pretzel bites. The pretzels would have been perfect, but they placed them on top of field mix, so they ended up getting soggy, which was disappointing. The cheese sauce that came with the pretzels was pretty good though. It was nice and thick dipping sauce - so they get an A for consistency for sure. The peppers on the other hand were also not so great. They were supposed to be stuffed with Italian sausage and cheese, but it really just tasted like bread crumbs and cheese with not much flavor, so that was also a let down. What I liked most about Parkside Meadow was our bartender, Lindsay, who was just super nice and welcoming. I also enjoyed the music; it was very relaxing and just made the overall experience calming and sort of like a home feel.

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Very good Sunday Brunch! Huge portions and a nice selection. Highly recommended for a nice winters day

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Took a friend from work here for lunch. Food was great as well as service. Nice ambiance.

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Went here for Brunch and it was awesome...Great atmosphere, great service, and great food!

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Great little local spot. Very homey and great food. Must visit. Great for after a day in the zoo

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Brought my parents for brunch... Excellent option. Great food and mimosas. Whoever thought up the panettone French toast is a genius!

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