The Phillip WD Bar and Grille hosted a fabulous private dinner for me with business associates this past Thursday. Kelly, our server was superb, who kept our cocktails filled and brought a great attitude and smile to our room. As a big fan of Prime Rib, I ordered the large cut and it was super tender and flavorful. With access to an outside patio, plus delightful weather, it was an incredible evening. read more

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First off the reservation system is terrible. Booking people in half hour blocks and having them sit around for 25 mins makes no sense. We've been to a lot of fine dining restaurants and this place is a just fine dining experience. We had the 20oz ribeye special which was way over seasoned and very average but the whipped potatoes were delicious. My wife had the burger which was also very solid with hand cut fries. The best meal of the night was by far the prime rib sliders which were tender/juicy and very flavorful. But sadly overall this place felt dirty with many tables full of dirty dishes just sitting on them the entire time we were there. I'm not sure anyone would choose this place at premium price points if they weren't getting dinner comps from the casino. read more

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We have eaten here several times in the last year, we typically check in with the hostess for a reservation but often prefer to sit at the bar if there is space. Their ribeye steak is my favorite although the lobster roll is the best I have ever tried. The view of the city skyline is arguably the best in the area. Their patio is very pleasant as well. The staff is friendly and courteous and the orders are generally prepared and served as ordered in a reasonable amount of time. As far as sides their fries are crisp and delicious. We will certainly return. read more

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Came for dinner ahead of the Blue October/Goo Goo Dolls concert last night. As we were being seated, another server was bringing the wedge salad to another table and its presentation was so striking, I had to get one. I will say the pickled onions gave me Indian food vibes which was *not& expected with Bleu cheese and bacon... As with most restaurants, we were served bread, which I politely declined & asked the server to place it on the opposite side of the table. My dining companion enjoyed a piece of dill focaccia. The sad thing was that our medium steaks seemed to have sat under the heat lamps so they were a little overdone. That being said, the caramelized onions & mushrooms were a tasty addition, plus the horseradish tasted fresh - bonus. Our after dinner drinks had to be remade because they were rang up as Nutty Irishmen instead of Irish coffees. All in all, a nice view of some of the city, a tasty meal, and a pleasant evening. Kellyann was friendly and attentive. read more

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Three of us were here for dinner on Sunday, March 9, at 5 pm. They open at 5, so we popped up there at 4:50. By 5, there was a nice crowd waiting. We were seated and ordered drinks, by 5 pm. For dinner, two of us chose the fantastic burgers. One side was steak fries, the other mashed potatoes. Both were excellent. The other had a lot of food: he had a crab cake appetizer, with a gorgeous strip steak and an order of scallops. He was thrilled with his meal, and also ordered a cheesecake dessert. Service was cheerful, appeared to be genuinely having fun as they worked, and very attentive. We love coming here because one can go for the full fine dining experience or just have a light but very well prepared meal as well. As we left, we noticed most of the tables were filled, as was the bar. They are doing things very well here, and we will return soon. read more

Very nice restaurant on the top floor of the Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino in downtown Buffalo View of the arena, nice Ambiance is modern but comfortable Service was great, we had the pleasure of having Lucas for our waiter! Enthusiastic and knowledgeable... Food was delicious, salmon was perfect and a generous portion....steak was also very good **Western Door Mai Tai Supreme tasted like we were on a beach in Hawaii...oh yeah! Finished the evening with a drink on the outside patio...lovely sunset! Prices reasonable for upscale dining read more

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Good steakhouse within the Buffalo Creek casino! Went for my boyfriends birthday -- prime rib was tasty, but a bit too fatty for me. The french onion soup and accompanying asparagus were served at the perfect temperature. The restaurant boasts a sophisticated atmosphere, the wait staff was amazing, and the prices were very reasonable. My boyfriend received an awesome dessert for his special day ...we will be back! read more

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The best part of our meal was probably our server, Sam. She was very patient and accommodating. The second best part was the raspberry white chocolate butter served with the bread. Sounds strange. Tastes amazing. I was half-tempted to dig in with a spoon. Instead I applied copious amounts to my bread, like double the amount I would usually use. My prime rib sliders with gouda and swiss cheese were great, but I could have done with a little more horseradish aioli. If you don't like spicy food, don't be scared to order these because they really didn't have much of a kick to them. The prime rib was tender and delicious. The truffle fries were great with consistent flavor throughout instead of getting overbearing by the bottom of the basket. We both liked the red chili ketchup, which tastes pretty similar to traditional ketchup, but I especially liked the curry ketchup. It almost had a cinnamon sweetness to it. Very unique. My husband wished he picked a different burger. The one he chose had pulled prime rib on top, and he felt its flavor clashed with the burger. The burger itself was cooked to order and had great flavor. My only regret was the calamari. The squid had a good texture but the batter was too salty, and the sriracha aioli tasted more lemony than the lemon aioli. The color was there, but I didn't pick up on the flavor or heat of sriracha. I liked the lemon aioli with my truffle fries, though. I enjoyed my Old Fashioned. My husband stuck with water since he already had a beer at the game we attended earlier. Overall, a great meal. read more

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Fantastic food, fantastic service. Nice atmosphere as well. Relaxing. Took my parents for on of their Xmas gifts, and they loved it. My mom is a steak snob and she ate it all. A lot smaller than the one in Niagara Falls, but the food and service is just as good. I got a 8oz filet with a side of asparagus, and a French onion soup. I will definitely be back! I already no what I'm getting next time! Chicken Scampi!! read more

Had their french onion soup and WD burger. My husband had the filet mignon medium rare which was cooked perfectly. Burger was huge! Tasted great. And the French onion soup was absolutely fantastic! One of the best french onion soup I've had in Buffalo!!! read more

Phillips WD Bar & Grille - French Onion Soup - Steakhouses Near Me - Buffalo, New York

How is it possible I haven't written a review here? I've been multiple times. I like the space and the food. Actually, I love the space. Inside the Casino on the second floor, you can walk in here without entering the casino. You will smell the smoke though. Same air vents it seems. Bad design plan, just sayin'. Walking in there is a huge beautiful bar. It's a marvelous bar to sit at. You can eat there if you like. Or go outside on their great balcony area. Nice views. Comfortable seating. Or of course eat in the restaurant area. Tables and booths are both comfy. I've never had bad service here. The servers are pleasant and know the menu. The menu has changed recently, showcasing the fish and seafood options more. I tend not to order shellfish, but it always looks good when others do. I stick to the meat side and haven't been disappointed. They carry a selection of local beers too. I've found one or two I've gone on to buy myself. Love that local support. Easy free parking. *detracting a star for the smoke. Not sure how you fix it, but could well be worth the effort. When encouraging others to come here I've gotten one response only - smells like smoke. read more

Service was horrible. Came here for my cousin birthday and was my first time in buffalo. We waiting around 30 mins for water, drinks and bread and about an hour for raw oysters. We intended the have dinner but decided to eat dinner elsewhere. Never again. read more

My french onion soup looks like dirt and poop it was not good is was burnt.it was a worst service ever the old man at the front desk was very rude and calling me an old lady when i am only 46. and the fork and so much dirt on it and the lock in the bathroom dosent work because she walked in to me using the bathroom. read more

I discovered this place through a Yelp Event and it was nothing short of AMAZING the first time! Fast forward a few years later this is about t 3rd time coming here and enjoying the delicious food and ambience. This last time we came we met friends here for a birthday celebration. At the recommendation of me of course! My hubs ordered the fish fry and I ordered the lobster Mac. Everything was delish! But I must say that the BUTTER BABY was out of this world. They gave us 3 delicious butter option to have with our bread one of which was a buffalo wing flavor and it was SOOOO TASTY!! Can't wait for this covid thing to be over so I can return outside again and hit this place up!!!! read more

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my mac n cheese was clumpy and very non cheesy. and it tasted likes clumpy crayons. the service was good and everything but the food was not the best i also had a piece of hair embedded into it. read more

Phillips WD Bar & Grille - mac n cheese - Steakhouses Near Me - Buffalo, New York

I have gone here a few times for Sunday Brunch ! My biggest complaint would be the strong smoke smell. This restaurant is upstairs at the Seneca Casino downtown but I have never seen anyone smoking but the smell is extremely strong. But on to the experience. .... Wait staff is great! However, if you want to take advantage of the bottomless mimosas you have to REALLY remind them or you won't get refills quick at all. This is a buffet style brunch featuring fresh shrimp cocktail, various pastries, a crepe bar with made to order selections, scrambled eggs, bacon or sausage, fresh fruit and of course much more. The food is always refilled and there is something for everyone. One of the girls in our group is a vegetarian, and she was quite pleased with the selections. read more

We've gone back a few times since the opening they have definitely gotten the kinks out. This has become one of our favorite restaurants. The staff is great. From the hosts, bar to the wait staff. The food is phenomenal as well. We haven't gotten a chance to check out the Sunday brunch yet that will be soon. I'm sure it will be amazing. I feel like people are scared away because of price but there is so much more on the menu than steak. They have amazing burgers and desserts! Make the stop on up you definitely won't regret it! read more

Checked out the late night menu, not much variety but the food overall was pretty good. Way better than the food you get in the rest of the casino. The flatbread was pretty tasty with chorizo, the Caesar salad was pretty basic, however the chicken was very good and the added anchovies were a nice touch. It's a good spot if you're downtown at the casino, I would definitely want to check this place out again when they have the full menu. But the food was pretty good for a late night spot. read more

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We went to the WD Bar and Grill before a concert at the big stadium in Buffalo. They had a really beautiful patio, but that night the weather wasn't great so we didn't sit there. We sat indoors. The menu had lots of different price point options which I was glad about. They served a variety of bread with different toppings which were all very good. I ordered a steak frites sandwich and my friend ordered the beef stroganoff which was fancier than a normal one and actually had little pickles in it. Both were very good. Only problem was we couldn't take leftover since we were going to the concert and it was a hot day. We both ordered drinks which were pretty good. The service was nice. Check it out. Was very convenient to park there and walk to the concert. read more

Phillips WD Bar & Grille - Steak frites and yummy bread. - Steakhouses Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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Stopped in for drinks a couple of friends. We ended up having dinner. The food was excellent. I had a bacon cheeseburger that was cooked perfectly and made with high-quality ingredients. My friends both had beef stroganoff and said it was the best I've ever had. Service was great. The bartender was very friendly and helpful. For two drinks, a cheeseburger that was so big I couldn't finish it and hand cut fries total was $35. I will definitely go back. read more

The food is fine when they give it to you. A shrimp cocktail and a mixed drink should not be $35 with a $1 service charge added on. Way overpriced for the line cook they serve. I blew $600 at the casino over 8hrs and security wouldn't even let me comp a shrimp cocktail and one more drink upstairs. The place is poorly managed and controlled by indians and security guards that don't even speak english. Avoid the drama and eat downstairs at the Creek... read more

Stopped in for brunch with my husband...... this place was great my exact idea for what a brunch should be: buffet style- bottomless mimosas that are included in the price- craving station( even though the guy who was doin the carving kept leaving) crepe station- omelette station- a small table with cookies & muffins- a table with chocolate covered strawberries and a few other desserts- sausages-bacon-pasta salad- spinach salad-Mac n Cheese- chicken fingers ..........yum. Yum. Yum. The bathroom was nice and clean also. I didn't think the price was bad. It would have been cheaper if we had points on our cards . Huge fresh shrimp Cant wait to go back. read more

What an amazing experience and vibe, right in the heart of downtown Buffalo! I came here to taste some of their new menu items, and I was definitely not disappointed. What a perfect union between Phillips and the Seneca Buffalo Casino. With fair and reasonable prices, you're sure to get the desired upscale modern fusion. To kick it off, I tried one of thee salads with dried strawberries and feta ... not bad at all! Their salmon was perfectly cooked with an amazing caper butter sauce. One of my favorite items was their crab stuffed trout - a tad bit drier than my usual liking, but extremely tasty. No ocean taste in site, I'd i most certainly give these entree's a go, again. One of the highlights was actually a side- their Mashhad potatoes were much better than anticipated! It was cooked with garlic and onions, and my taste buds were immediately sent into a frenzy. Another highlight was the siracha aioli that was paired with with cocktail shrimp ... MUCH better option than the traditional cocktail sauce. They also have this surprisingly good chip and dip appetizer, with this dill dip ... yes Lord! Not only is the food A1, the drinks were equally awesome. The WD has an ice variety of classic mixed drinks, as well as a nice selection of specialty ones as well. The vibe is much better on the patio, by the open fire pits and VIP style sectionals. I'd recommend this place for a nice date night, or even for a night out with he guys or girls. 5 stars read more

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Having been to this place because of a Yelp event - I couldn't wait to return with my wife. Like I thought - they must always treat people right, because the service was great - the selection was fantastic and the taste - MMMMMMMM - this will surely be a place we return to! First of all - the parking is free - though at times it might be tough to find a spot - I have yet to have that problem after two trips here! The cleanliness of this place was spot on - I'm impressed. The atmosphere is incredible with great views! Though the price is slightly higher than some places - the class and quality of the food is worth every penny! read more

Phillips seafood has joined with the Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino and it's terrific! Fresh seafood with prime steaks. What more could you ask for? Prices are reasonable and the food is delicious. One of my favorites was the steak medallions with onions and peppers, along with the chefs vegetables, lightly flavored with lemon and basil. All this and dessert, too. We had both chocolate square shots and cheesecake. Small portions were just right to top off the meal. We will be back. read more

The dinner was fabulous. The appetizers were perfect. We had calamari, shrimp cocktail, and Buffalo style cauliflower. All three fresh and delicious. Main courses we had a Filet w/ grilled shrimp and a bone-in ribeye steak with sides of sauteed mushrooms and gruyere mac n' cheese. Unbelievable flavor and the steaks were super tender. Portions are plentiful, so definitely come hungry. For dessert we had the peanut butter pie. Out if this world. Truly one if the best restaurants in Buffalo! We can't wait to go back. Also, we have gone for Sunday Brunch and it is gourmet and top-notch. Nothing like the Seneca Niagara buffet at all. Try it and you will love it! read more

Went for the Sunday brunch and everything was fantastic. There were just enough options to choose from and bottomless mimosas so that speaks for itself! There was an omlet station, home fries, sausage and bacon for breakfast options. More of lunch with the prime rib or ham carving stations, buffalo chicken fingers and a salad bar. There were a very snack options such as a cheese and cracker platter, baguettes with a few spreads and shrimp( I didn't try). I did not leave room for dessert but there were a lot of pastries and cookies laid out. I'm probably forgetting a few items but there was so much to choose from! All over great experience read more

Great overall experience. The food was real good and our server did a great job too. I started with the Tuna Poke and it was amazing, I highly recommend it. The double patty burger was massive and also delicious. You can pick fries or onion rings with the burger, we got onion rings and it was a great choice. We will definitely be back. read more

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We first arrived WD and had to wait even though the dining area had open tables... we then waited more than a few minutes for our server to arrive. While waiting, the manager noticed we hadn't been attended to and kicked it into high gear. She made us feel welcome and important, comping our appetizer and giving us the VIP treatment! The food was fabulous and well worth the initial wait. Thank you Ang, Sara, and Cam. You made the last night in Buffalo a success. The fact that the restaurant hasn't been open a month, the staff is growing to work together. Highly recommended! read more

Phillips WD Bar & Grille - Steakhouses Near Me - Buffalo, New York

This is no buffet... don't let the "Casino" fool you into thinking this isn't a top steakhouse. This is my 2nd time here and now will be a must stop every time I'm back in town. This time I kept it real simple, just took a seat at the bar and got the House burger - cooked perfect and topped with goat cheese and a tomato jam (I'm getting hungry thinking about it) and the biggest onion rings on the side. Delicious, but what made the whole meal even better were Zack and Al behind the bar - very easy to talk to, funny and never made anyone wait but still managed to have a conversation with each of us. To cap off the night, since I skipped the strip (steak - it was magic in your mouth but too much food for me this time) I decided to spend a little extra on my drink...Can't beat Pappy! You often don't see this out, so when you do it's hard to pass up... and the presentation the comedic duo behind the bar put on while making the perfect ice sphere for my glass, that was worth the price alone... I highly recommend and very rarely do I take time out of my schedule to say anything good or bad but this experience needed to be shared. So enjoy, you're welcome. read more

Very pleasant surprise! Love the location and outside patio. Great views of Buffalo downtown and Riverworks. Cool open space along the windows or you can be tucked away in a more quiet recessed area. The food was excellent from bread to dessert, Crab soup, Cesar Salad, Flat Bread, Shrimpcargot were all fantastic! I'd get them all again. All of our entrees were super tasty and prepared perfectly. Portions are large so share! Dessert also delicious. Creme Brûlée for me. Done perfectly. A terrific night!! read more

Great price, service and food. I had so much fun! Nice wine list, cocktail menu( i recommend the pineapple tequila monitor, everything else you could probably get better if you're into mixology. If not their list is perfect for you that is just the most creative cocktail) and the food! Steak cooked perfectly and they have fresh seafood all year round. read more

This has to be hands down the worst restaurant in the Buffalo area. First of all the "host" was more like a TSA agent. Instead of welcoming us to the restaurant he says "I'm gonna need some information from you". The "hostess" was texting on her phone the entire time and looked extremely unpleasant. As many other yelp reviews state, THE SERVER DID NOT INTRODUCE HIMSELF after taking about 20 minutes to come and take our drink order. Then he hastily mumbled what the specials were and disappeared for another 10 minutes. None of the individuals we encountered cracked a smile. We complained to the "manager" and he gave us the driest apology we have ever heard. This restaurant is not a good representation of the Buffalo area at all. If you are traveling here or a local I would recommend just about any other restaurant besides this one. You'll get better service at a fast food joint. read more

Stopped in here for one of their events now that they've partnered with Phillips Seafood. I had the crab stuffed flounder, a salmon in a caper butter sauce and the shrimp cocktail. I loved the crab stuffed flounder, but my boyfriend felt it was too creamy. The salmon was simple but good and the shrimp were a good size. I had a Berry Bliss cocktail and it was delicious, I didn't find it overly sweet. My boyfriend really enjoyed his Old Fashions. We finished with a cheesecake for me (SO GOOD) and a very chocolaty item for him (brownie, chocolate mousse and maybe something else), we were both satisfied. We ate outside, there's a large L shaped patio with a good view of Buffalo Riverworks and the sunset. There's tables and lounge areas as well. I found the staff to all be very friendly and accommodating and overall we really enjoyed our meal and expect to be back. There's a mac n cheese on the menu that I'm particularly interested to try. read more

This was a truly wonderful event. As we entered the bar area there was a huge bowl of large shrimp. I gathered several and the cocktail sauce as I ordered a drink at the bar. The female bartender was busy taking care of several customers but greeted all with a smile and great demeanor. It was impressive. The choice of various drinks was plentiful. We got our drinks and found a seat. The shrimp was excellent and called us back for a few more. We got in line for the food tastings. There were several in line from salad to an amazing piece of salmon, cod with crab meat and a nice fillet. All of the food was delicious and well prepared. Even though the salmon was a generous size I had to go back for another. At last there was dessert. A chocolate and whipped cream that was very nice. Also a cheese cake that was fantastic, truly something special! Finally, a drink on the rocks and a seat on the patio to sip and relax. The atmosphere was really nice. The whole evening was fabulous! read more

This is the best brunch in Buffalo. You have a variety of options from prime rib to crepes. All you can eat and Mimosas for $32. Nothing in Buffalo can compare read more

My family and I went to enjoy the buffet and the hostess acted like she did not want my family to dine there so we left. NOT VERY HOSPITABLE. I went in at 1:30pm on Sunday. read more

The last time we ate here (before the pandemic) our whole group got food poisoning. The prices are outrageous and the quality of food not good! Good thing they are closed....they should never reopen!!! read more

If I could give 0 stars I would. My boyfriend and I came here, with a reservation, and once seated didn't see a waiter for 20 minutes. And you want to charge $60+ for a steak???? Get real. As a manager of customer experience for business this is pitiful. The waiter never introduced himself, barked the (1) special at us and then asked if we were ready to order. Once we told him we were just getting drinks then leaving he seemed thrilled? Like he had too much to do to handle us anyways. Perhaps it's not his fault- but at a busy high end restaurant, simply put get your sh** together. read more

We had a reservation for 4 and were seated right away when we arrived. We parked in the casino ramp so had to walk through casino to get to restaurant. We didn't realize there was a different entrance where we could have avoided smelling like an ashtray before eating. I don't understand why casinos still allow smoking but that's not what this review is about. Our waiter was very quick to greet us and was very knowledgeable about the menu options. We ordered a ton of food - too many to list. My steak wasn't cooked as I had requested but they quickly rectified the issue. The prime rib dinner was good but not amazing. The prime rib sliders were delicious! The meat was perfectly cooked on soft bread with the jus for dipping on the side. Would recommend this dish for sure! Drinks were very good and so was dessert. We got creme brûlée. We were celebrating a birthday and the birthday boy got a free dessert with happy birthday written on it. Very nice of them to do this! The food overall was good and the service was really good. If I come back it would be for those sliders! read more

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