We had the chance to visit East Aurora July 2023 and enjoyed an excellent lunch outside on Rick's On Main's front porch with Abbey as our server. A fantastic lunch experience started off with the front host ambassador (a young lady with longer blonde hair and a great smile with an even more pleasant attitude!). She was very welcoming and took my name and number to call us when a front porch table became available. Then we had the great chance to have Abbey as our server. She is very pleasant and efficient. We never wanted for anything service-wise and when asked for her recommendation between two salads she made a great case for both yet explained the differences enough to hit my palate just right! The kitchen staff is putting out amazing food. The flavor of my chicken and artichoke salad was exceptional while my husband thoroughly enjoyed his haddock sandwich and accompanying tomato & mozzarella salad. It's great that Rick's On Main offers a wide array of sides with no upcharge. Guests appreciate that not always do we want (or need!) another order of fries and they make it easy to choose another option. Great options for outdoor dining, a cozy bar atmosphere inside, and plenty of comfortable indoor dining available as well. Overall a fantastic place to dine while in East Aurora - lunch or dinner. read more

So close to a five star experience. You know you're in for a good meal if they put edible flowers in their cocktails. I had to try Rick's when I saw the blueberry lilac martini in other reviews because I like lavender and it's rare to see a cocktail with lavender liquor that isn't gin-based. It tastes as good as it looks, and as others mention, they don't skimp on the stoli blueberry. We arrived a little bit before dinner service, but they were able to seat us. Our server was also great. Based on service alone, it's a five star experience. The bread is excellent, and it's served with this yummy garlic butter. One son had the chicken tenders and fries. He said the fries were "as good as McDonalds" which was meant as high praise from him, but mortified my husband, who felt that sold them short. I'd qualify it by saying their fries are to fine dining what McDonalds fries are to fast food. The other son had pasta with red sauce. I had a lobster macaroni that put all other lobster macaronis to shame. You can't tell from the picture but it had a lot of thick meaty pieces of lobster. The pieces of bacon were somewhere in between bacon and pork belly in thickness. Most lobster macaronis have a less appetizing layer of overcooked cheese on top, but their sauce is rich and creamy. My husband enjoyed the sides with his ribeye, but the ribeye itself was disappointing. It was cooked medium rare to order, and the garlic butter and seasoning were great, but the cut of meat did not measure up to the rest of the meal. It had a lot of gristle, even compared to ribeyes at less upscale establishments, somewhat spoiling an otherwise great meal. read more

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My husband and I went here with friends of ours for a Saturday night dinner! It was my first time going to Rick's on Main and I was throughly impressed! The atmosphere is very romantic, and inviting with candles on each time and dim lighting! We started with this very nice, smooth bodied Italian red wine which was really good! I typically don't like red wine as it's typically too dry for me, but this had just a touch of sweetness and smooth finish! I ordered the pork chop and it was so juicy and cooked to perfection! It wasn't dry at all! It was topped with a delicious spread crispy prosciutto and melted cheese topped with a Demi glaze sauce! It was by far the best pork chop I've ever had. The service was excellent, and the wait staff was not overbearing! We were having a great time chatting it up that he gave us space to have a good time and didn't want to overcrowd or pressure us to make a decision quickly! They also were very professional, standing by to make sure the wine was of our liking before walking away! The food took a little bit to come out, but in my opinion I feel that's a good thing; having the chef take their time making sure presentation looked as good as the dish tasted! I highly recommend checking out ricks on main if you want a little fancy night out on the town! Also, they have igloos you can dine in during the winter months which is a cool little experience to brighten up buffalos cold winter months! I definitely will be back for another special occasion! read more

Rick's On Main - Bone in Pork chop with garlic mashed potato's and glazed carrots - New American Near Me - East Aurora, New York

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We came here for my birthday! And the waiter treated us like we didn't belong here, maybe it's because I'm 10. Shout out to all the kids that survived dinner here. I asked for a steak medium rare, and they gave me well done! Well done rick's. food was deadly salty and my mum ended up passing a kidney stone (and that's not even the first time she passed a kidney stone directly after eating over seasoned steak at ricks!) that's your warning. Good wifi. I could stream Mr Beast throughout the meal. read more

Enjoyed a nice dinner here with a few friends. Service was great, our waiter checked on us multiple times, and always ensured our waters were refilled. Everyone we interacted with was very courteous. Food: The bread rolls were served warm with a seasoned butter. The entrees are filling but do not come with a starter. I ordered the halibut special which was about a 5oz piece of fish, on top of risotto and veggies with a tomato sauce, it was very good! Most entrees run about $30-$40. Drinks: wine menu had a good variety, starting at $9 / glass. Great place to come for either a special dinner, or a night out with friends. read more

Rick's On Main - Halibut special - New American Near Me - East Aurora, New York

Excellent dinner in a great restaurant. Enjoyed an 8oz lobster tail stuffed with crab and served over risotto and aspargus and my wife loved her filet mignon. Valet parking, a table near the fireplace and great service from Terry made it fine dining for sure. Some stairs are involved however so not handicap friendly. read more

Rick's On Main - Lobster tail - New American Near Me - East Aurora, New York

Ricks is the standout in East Aurora. Hands down one of the best eateries with excellent service. Connor is one of the top bartenders in WNY. read more

Rick's On Main - Connor - New American Near Me - East Aurora, New York

I came here for my birthday on Tuesday, and it was an unforgettable experience. Barely any wait time at the hostess station, exceptionally attentive service, and one of the best meals I've ever had. The only thing that made it less than perfect, for me specifically at least, was the fact that I felt like my chair became uncomfortable after I sat for a bit read more

Always a wonderful experience. Food and drinks are consistent and their staff is great!

My wife and I had the privilege of dining here on Saturday night and met friends for dinner at 6pm! Parking is a little tricky as your best bet is trying to find a spot on Main Street. We were sat upstairs and found the room to be very spacious and elegant! I ordered the Fra Diavolo with the shrimp and scallops and found it to be very good! The dish was not too spicy but wish there was a little more to it as I was still hungry after finishing it. My wife had the pork chop which was very good and was a very large portion! The waiter was very nice and took care of us! Overall I was pleased and will be back! read more

[Scale is yay, meh, or nope.] Food? Yay! Service? Yay! Ambience? Yay! Would I return or recommend to friends? Yes. The banana peppers were delicious and so was the lobster pasta. read more

Went with friends on a nice warm spring evening. We sat inside, nice atmosphere. We enjoy the first course of salads and the hot pepper dip which was amazing. I got the garlic and herb streak with fried onion straws, mashed potato and broccoli. I ordered my steak medium rare and my husband got the Gorgonzola Steak medium. When we received the steaks mine was cooked medium and my husbands was medium rare. Still very tasty, but would have preferred to get it as ordered at $40 something a plate. Wine was good the atmosphere nice. When the check came my friend pulled out a $75 gift certificate, without really looking at it. The waitress states : "we don't take those anymore" something about the owners changing hands and they no longer honoring it. The GC had the same logo as the menu and it was disheartening. Food is good, service was adequate. Prices...well four people at over $300 plus tip. read more

Rick's On Main - New American Near Me - East Aurora, New York

Was very pleased with my anniversary dinner here. It was highly recommended by some friends and was everything I expected. Firstly, I got a blueberry lilac martini and it was stunningly beautiful. I couldn't stop taking pictures of it and it tasted as good as it looked. They start you off with complementary bread and butter. The butter has a strong garlic taste that was delicious. I could eat it with a spoon if it wasn't for like...blocking arteries and stuff. My husband and I were both happy with our steak dishes. His filet mignon was so tender it just melted in your mouth. My steak was cooked perfectly and I LOVED the brussel sprouts that came with it. We didn't have any room in our stomaches for dessert but they always have special cheesecakes available that I can't wait to try. Yes, the entrees are expensive, but worth every penny. I'll pay good money for great food and that's what we got here. read more

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Came in (with a reservation, we recommend) on a Tuesday afternoon for lunch, during the holidays season. The space is so cozy, cute and decorated for the holidays. My mother got a Bloody Mary she really liked, not too wild with garnishes, pretty classic. We shared a small plate of scallop toastados and a special salmon BLT with sweet potato fries. Our server was kind and relatively quiet. Our food came in a fine time, ample portions and well prepared. Good ingredients, nice presentation and a nice range of variety on the menu. read more

Rick's On Main - Salmon BLT with sweet potato fries and scallop toastados - New American Near Me - East Aurora, New York

Loved the atmosphere! Zoe at the bar was super sweet and hospitable. Food was delicious. Everything was perfect!

Went to Rick's on Main for my birthday dinner. We originally had a high top table that Open Table offered (only table). Called and asked for a regular table. They asked if stairs were ok and we said yes. We were upstairs in the dining room that also doubles as a party room. Was very quiet till a table of six arrived next to us. They were initially a bit loud but quieted after a bit. We chose a really nice Stag's Leap Napa merlot at $56, not bad for a high end restaurant. Justin, our awesome server, brought three crusty rolls and whipped butter. Was nice cuz guys usually eat two, or maybe just my guy! We started with a special app of scallops. Just two, but nice because I hate filling up before my meal. They had a pesto nut sauce on them. If they offer these, get them! Effing delicious! Beautifully seared and done perfectly. Our dinners were Chilean sea bass and the 6 Oz. filet. The sea bass was as good as any I had in Las Vegas where I used to order it all the time before it got fished out. I lived there for 8 years and had some of the best food I've ever eaten. That's why I'm comparing. It was crisp on the outside and melt in your mouth buttery on the inside. If you've not eaten this fish, you need to. The filet was equally delicious. Done perfectly and super tasty. We ate every dang crumb on our plates. The sauces on the fish and scallops were really good. Ended our meal with vanilla crème brûlée. One of the best brûlée's as well and a dessert I've had a lot of, so yes, I consider myself a connoisseur. This meal was worth every penny. read more

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Went with a group of 5. Everyone's meal was excellent! The smaller rooms make allowed for a quieter experience even in a full restaurant.

Enjoyed ROM very much. Cute ambiance with good music, located right on Main Street in EA so it's easy to go for a cute walk before or after dinner. My steak was perfectly cooked and my partners lobster pasta was hardly short on lobster meat. Prices are decent and worth it. Would have went 5 stars but our server was a bit off putting, seemed like maybe he had a long day or something but overall, do recommend, would go back. read more

I haven''t been here in years, but we went over the weekend for a celebration dinner. Our server, Sean, was wonderful. Very attentive, knowledgeable, and anticipated our needs. He made some great recommendations too. The food was great. Had the banana pepper dip, then I enjoyed my favorite fall creek salad, my boyfriend had the bone in strip steak. He loved it. We shared a gelato chocolate shell dessert. It was recommended by Sean and fantastic. Excited to go back again soon! If the weather cooperates, the deck is the way to go! It can be loud inside depending on who is seated in the same room as you. read more

over priced over rated never again cold food a big waste of time and money what a joke

A wonderful place to dine inside or out on one of the tiered patios. Our service was very good. The setting is very relaxed as there was no rush to clear the tables and a friendly conversation could be had at the table. The food is a bit pricey, but salad portions are large ( especially for lunch). There are separate dining areas that are dark and elegant inside, along with a long bar area that you can walk thru to get to the patio levels. Note that the entrance is on the side street (Temple Place) and street parking is available. Parking lots are nearby across Main St. (behind Vidlers). The steak hoagie was tender and sweet potatoes fries were crisp but served plain (no honey / cin. butter ).We had a nice afternoon on the patio under an umbrella enjoying fresh air and flowers. read more

Rick's On Main - Street view of patios - New American Near Me - East Aurora, New York

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This place has been on my must visit list for years now! My father and I ended up dining there yesterday for our birthday celebration for lunch (where the menu is much more affordable.) This place is right across the street from Vidler's in the village of East Aurora , and has a cozy yet upscale ambience. Our server (Barbara or Babbs for short) was bubbly and fun yet efficient. We ordered a Banana Pepper burger with Sweet potato fries and a Turkey Club with Manhattan Clam Chowder . Everything was fresh , a nice portion and delicious . My burger was cooked to a perfect medium and the sweet potato fries were nice and crispy . My father said the Turkey club might have been the best he ever had. I would love to come back for dinner and next time I'll be sure to save room for dessert! read more

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Luca, Nicole and Connor are amazing! I always sit at the bar to eat and their attention to detail with all they do is stellar! I appreciate their hard work and super pleasant nature. Also kudos to the kitchen...the food is - always consistently amazing! read more

Food is great, service is friendly, ambience is welcoming, highly recommended!!!! Great place to meet friends and share good times! read more

Everything we could have wanted in a high end meal. Good service, food was excellent and the vibes were great.

This place HITS. I came here for dinner yesterday with my partner and because the weather has been so beautiful, I thought it would be really difficult to get a table on the front porch. Wrong! When I called, the man on the phone was so helpful, nice, and so willing to work with us. We ended up with a reservation for 8pm that night. We started with the stuffed banana peppers. They were absolutely delicious. I didn't love how many seeds there were as we got to the base of the pepper, but these were so good I didn't even mind. We also had to get some cocktails, our server recommended the cucumber martini for me, and the blackberry manhattan for my partner. They were extremely boozy, but I love that in a dinner cocktail so I'm not complaining. We wanted to go lighter for our seconds so I got the ricks sangria (omg so good) and he got the aperol spritz, both were also very very good! My partner and I fought over who could order the herb and garlic ribeye (I won) and it was to DIE for. It was cooked to a perfect medium rare, the horseradish mashed actually had a strong horseradish flavor which I love, and the broccolini was HUGE! It was delicious!! He got the molasses cowboy steak, and it was equally as good. He told me it was a bit too BBQ for him, but I thought it tasted exactly as described and the croquets it came with.... let's just say he definitely did not have any of those leftover. We finished with creme brûlée, and oh my god. It was the perfect ending to a perfect meal. The service was phenomenal, our server was fast, attentive but not overbearing, and was so so nice. Be prepared to pay when you come here, it's upscale food, but oh my stars is it worth it. We will definitely be returning. read more

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Good food, drinks, service Cozy atmosphere Adequate portions. Indoor outdoor seating read more

I've heard lots about Rick's On Main and I was lucky enough to eat there as an early Mother's Day dinner to celebrate my mom! The restaurant itself is much bigger than I expected - they have a second floor and in the warmer weather they have patio space too. Our server was very kind and attentive during our visit. We were given a bread basket to start, which of course I loved as I'm a die-hard carb fan. My brother ordered the seafood sampler as an appetizer. I tried a bite of the crab cake and the fried scallop and when I say they were both out of this world, I'm not kidding. I ordered the puttanesca pasta with chicken strips. It was delicious and the portion was huge! It had a nice Mediterranean flavor and the feta cheese on top was great. Everyone else was very happy with their choices; my mom got the pork chop special and was so wowed! All in all, Rick's was a great experience. I would gladly come back because the food was on point and the service was really nice. read more

Rick's On Main - Puttanesca Pasta - New American Near Me - East Aurora, New York

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This was my 1st time at Ricks'. Very nice atmosphere. Love the soundtrack. People watching was good as well. Started with the seafood appetizer. Bacon wrapped shrimp cooked perfectly. Just a hint of char on the bacon and still plenty of snap in the shrimp. The pair were set in a semi-sweet Asian bbq sauce. Delicious. Then there were 2 breaded scallops with just the right amount of crunch and good flavor on breading while being pure scallop tenderness inside. The mini crab cakes were outstanding. Very dry and crunchy outside with moist seafood hid inside. This was also sitting in an interesting cream sauce with capers. For dinner my wife had a delicious pasta and I had the 20 oz strip steak special with mashed potatoes Andrea asparagus. Potatoes were buttery and soft and the asparagus was slightly salty and perfectly cooked. My steak was tasty yet far from cooked perfectly. I ordered medium and received rare. I ate it because I was hoping it was just a spot but it was under done. I'm ok with it but did not love it. We had tiramisu for dessert that was delicious and a cassata cake that was good. We will go back but I will probably not order the steak again. There was plenty of good choices on the menu. read more

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My favorite restaurant in the south towns. We love going to Ricks for special occasions and lunches. We did the igloo during the winter and had a blast. The crispy Thai shrimp and crab cakes appetizer are outstanding. I love the filet mignon and my wife had the seafood risotto that was flavorful. Overall my favorite restaurant and must go to for special occasions. read more

Wow!! Incredible food. We started with a Gotti bottle of Cabernet, which was very delicious. Both of us ordered the chopped salad, which was huge! Very flavorful and cold. A nice salad. I ordered the lobster pasta, which was amazing. Lots of claw meat, which was exactly what I was hoping for. My boyfriend ordered the Wagyu special and thoroughly enjoyed his meal. Service was impeccable and the dining room was romantic and dim lit which made it a nice date night. We will 100% be returning. Hopefully the weather stays nice for a bit and we can sit on the patio! read more

Rick's on Main was a delicious night out this past Saturday. We enjoyed everything from the cocktails to the entrees. The stuffed banana peppers are delicious and generous in size. One order contained four peppers that were covered in cheese and set atop a layer of delicious marinara. For dinner, we got the ribeye and filet, both of which were incredibly tender. I loved the horseradish mashed potatoes for my side. We will definitely be coming back. read more

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Service was excellent! Food was exceptional! One of our favorite restaurants!! Quiet and romantic ambiance!

The atmosphere was very nice. Waiter was attentive. The food was delicious. I ordered my steak medium well, but it came out medium rare. When told about the error, they were quick to fix it. Definitely will be back. read more

Billed as fine dining which exaggerates it some but this place is very nice with good food and nice service. The menu has something for everyone and the staff is very attentive. Good location but make reservations as it is very popular. read more

Great food, great service, and atmosphere. Little pricey, but it was worth it. Would definitely go back.

Safety measures were outstanding. Excellent service. Bread was warm and tasty with herbed butter. Crab cakes were light and prepared well. Excellent crab meat to seasoning ration. Sauces were a different but an enjoyable compliment. Cajun filet was cooked exactly to my request. Seasoned well and very tender. Veggies were delicious. Potatoes were roasted. Nothing too special but a reliable side. Maple glazed Cowboy ribeye, a little sweeter than expected, large large serving, cooked perfectly. Potato croquettes were cheesy and crispy. Creme Brûlée was tasty but the texture more pudding like than custard. I am sure it's hard to tell during the rona how many you need so maybe it just need a little more time to set. Overall a great experience and we will be back. read more

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Stopped in Friday evening with three friends for a holiday dinner. We were seated very promptly, the staff was super friendly and the decor was beautiful. The restaurant was so festive with great holiday music playing. I had one of the offered specials...the pasta with crab... and it was amazing. Such a fun night! read more

This place is amazing! First time here. And it started with the complimentary valet parking. That's appreciated seeing I'm not from the area and don't really know where to park. Now to the food. Oh good lord the banana pepper dip. Whatever they do to make it they need to teach all my friends who try to make it during football games and such. It's incredible. The crispy wonton ravioli is the best wontons I've ever had. Had the cowboy steak and KC strip steak, both of which melted in your mouth! A++++. Keep up the good work. Cya again soon!! read more

Rick's On Main - 24oz cowboy steak - New American Near Me - East Aurora, New York

I've never been here before, but I definitely am planning on coming back. Beautiful building, great food and great service. The summer sangria is fantastic! Everyone enjoyed their food and the portions are a good size. My steak was very thick, and still cooked perfectly! I do not believe they have a parking lot, but I'm not 100% on that. The patio looked really nice but we choose to eat inside. The chopped salad is large enough to split with someone and is a great starter. Highly recommend!! read more

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