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    Riverfield 865

    4.0 (28 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Danielle P.

    The restaurant is located on a one way street so make sure not to miss the parking lot entrance or else you need to go all the way around the block. There is plenty of parking though. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We went on a Wednesday at about 5:15 it was not busy at all only a couple tables were taken.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]We were sat in the back and could see out the big window to see the river which was nice.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The menu is not real big, I got the Chicken Marsala. The chicken itself was very tender and tasted amazing. However, there were two pieces and they were stacked on one another. Due to this the coating on the bottom piece was a little softer than the top, it wasn't soggy and was still fine to eat. The potatoes were fine nothing spectacular, I mainly dipped them in the sauce which tasted great along with the mushrooms. The person I was with absolutely loved the potatoes though. Overall the food was good. I usually always only eat half of my meal, however, I was able to eat this entire meal so it was very light.

    Turkey Pastrami Reuben with fries
    Gary Z.

    Second time here and another wonderful experience! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great food, great menu, great service and great atmosphere![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'll be back!

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    Michele M.

    Met a friend for lunch for his birthday. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The bar/restaurant is a very nice size inside. Tons of space, nice size bar and TVs. Definitely gave me neighborhood bar.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We sat at the bar, the bartender Tom was very nice, friendly and attentive (minus the horrible cough he had) For our food we started off with the stuffed hot peppers and pot stickers. The stuffed hot peppers came with three peppers, these were not good at all. They had no taste what so ever and were watery. The pot stickers had a spicy garlic sauce which was amazing. The pot stickers itself were over cooked, but the filling and sauce made them still eatable. Our main meals was the brisket sandwhich and a smash burger. The brisket sandwhich although had a nice topping of an jalapeno aioli(which was good) the brisket was still dry. It ate more of a pot roast sandwich than a brisket sandwich. The smash burger was good. Cooked they way I like, juicy and had a lot of flavor. I didn't get it with the special sauce. It was described as a thousand island type of sauce so if that it something you like I would suggest get it. Personally I don't like thousand island. But the smash burger didnt need it. The fries were delicious! Crunchy outside, fluffy inside seasoned well. Washed all down with a nice cold Blue moon! [[HIGHLIGHT]]This for me is a place I'd go hang out with friends to catch up and have a few drinks only. The atmosphere was nice and again then is a lot of space not on top of people like other bars[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]].

    Bruce R.

    First choice for lunch failed. Closed on Mondays like so many places these days... this place was on our list to try and nearby. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice clean comfortable restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service by Lauren was great as well. Wife had braised brisket sandwich and I went with the hot Chicken sandwich special. Turns out it was General Tso sauce and not really hot at all but it was still tasty. Unstuffed banana peppers were the highlight for sure. French fries were a standout also crispy and hot.

    SmashBurger and a couple of HayBurners

    To say im obsessed with this place might be an understatement. I love this place. The food is off the chart , i get the same thing every time, The SmashBurger , it's absolutely amazing. So consistent, tastes the same every time, been there around 6 or 7 times in the last 2 months. Staff is always friendly and helpful. Amazing place and people.

    Wing Kings O.

    Our next restaurant sits right on the edge of the Buffalo River, the history of which epitomizes Buffalo itself. Once a beautiful wetland, then the heart of the Erie Canal, the business Buffalo River catalyzed in this area, first grain then later iron ore, brought with it an influx of people through to the 1950s. A few factors, including the opening of the St Lawrence Seaway and excessive dumping by business, led them to declare the Buffalo River metaphorically and legally "dead" in '67 and much of the city would soon follow. The infamous river fire of '68 burned the bridge only 500ft from where Riverfield now sits. Much like Buffalo, recent efforts by good people, including owners John and Allison Otto, have brought new life back to Buffalo River and tempered optimism back to the area. So with tempered optimism for Buffalo, we shall gently review this new/old establishment. Location: 4.5/5 A typical City-of-Buffalo drive, alternating between safe and dangerous blocks, kept us in suspense until the last moment. Luckily, the friendly gentleman with the crack pipe was on the preceding block and 865 turned out to be a lovely section of Elk St. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Inside, the place has been delightfully redesigned, was clean, had ample TVs. A good place to bring a family, just not today.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Presentation: 4.5/5 Not exactly worthy of display in Albright-Knox, but hey, wings, carrots and celery together on a porcelain plate, super! And lots of homemade blue cheese (another unique food perfected in Buffalo) Meat: 4.5/5 We tell kids it's okay to be different, like Frank Lloyd Wright, but when it comes to wings it's better to blend in; not too big, not too small. These guys got it! Cook: 8/10 All hot, check. No gumminess, check. It's no secret the Wing Kinds appreciate a good crisp and these wings have it, but maybe a little too much. Much like news of an accident at the blue water tower, the cook may have ignored the fryer alarm. Standard: 8.5/15 A traditional sauce but unfortunately not enough of it; unremarkable in this critical category. Heavy on the salt, light on the flavor. It's 11 o'clock, do you know where your flavor is? Specialty: 7.5/10 Murphs were top notch, the most like a traditional medium wing with a sweet kick. Hot was the same as medium. Blech. Honey Cajun were forgettable. Sweet garlic parm were a decent middle-of-the-pack for the flavor. Worth noting, although not formally reviewed, the brisket sandwich was the most pleasant surprise since Josh Allen. Finally, always remember, Buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo. Overall 37.5 / 50

    Chicken Caesar salad ($25.00)
    Cherie H.

    I would give this place 2 stars but the service we received was exceptional (shout-out to Lily) and that's the only reason it raised the level. However, we gotta talk about both the food and the prices. The food was bland and the prices were outrageous. We were a party of 3. My girlfriend and I got 2 drinks each. One Tito's and soda during the appetizers and a pinot noir for dinner. My daughter had a Shirley Temple. For appetizers, we got 10 wings and a Bavarian pretzel. Dinner, I got two soups and a side of fries. One French Onion and one Red Pepper Bisque. My daughter got a chicken Caesar salad and my friend had a Shrimp Diablo. We got a peanut butter Creme Brûlée for dessert. Our bill was $195. Now, if we were in NYC at a steakhouse I could understand that for a party of 3. But the local bar and grill? Come on, man. The wings were good. We got hot (they were not). The pretzels were delicious but the cheese sauce we got with it was thick and tasteless. My soups were both bland. I guess the chef doesn't believe in salt. The chicken my daughter received was small (about 4oz), boiled, with no seasoning and the plate was the size of a side salad, not an entrée size. They charged me $25 for that. I got three 1.5 oz ramekins of aioli to dip the fries in. They were $2.50 each which is outrageous. I mean it's mayonnaise with seasoning so $2.50 each is crazy. That's like buying a whole other appetizer. The Creme Brûlée was nice and I like the twist with the peanut butter. Overall, I don't think I will be going back. I need to have flavor when I go out. Especially if I am paying an arm and a leg for it. For the location (unsavory and remote), the interior (bleak and stark), the food (unappetizing) and the prices (created in a fever dream of delusion) I will be giving this place 2.5 stars but Yelp doesn't do half stars, so the service brings it to 3. I don't think I will be giving this place a second go round. It's just not worth it.

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    The food is great! Chef Scotty does a wonderful job. Service has always been excellent

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    I have been here a number of time's. Early during the day, dinner time and late night. Always great quality food.

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    3.5
    (38 reviews)
    4.0 mi

    Won't let me do 1/2 stars but my real rating is 3.5. Service is good. Seated right away. Price…read moreisn't bad. The bag is a nice portion. I usually get the Special- 1/2 pound of crab legs, 1/2 pound of shrimp, instead of potatoes I do 2 corns and it also comes with 2 eggs. I also add a side of broccoli to my boil. Sooo good...and filling. What I didn't like is the overall cleanliness. It's surface clean and therefore not dirty or I wouldn't even eat there, but it's not the level of clean I'd like to see. My feet were slightly sticking to the floor, the bathroom could use a wipe down of the walls and floors, the water in the bathroom never got warm. Pros: Value, Taste, Service Cons: Could be cleaner. Decor is lacking

    The food was good the customer service was very much trash. From the front door and the hostess…read morestation they were rude and dismissive. When I rude I mean talking over me. Assuming I'm with one party when I'm telling them I don't know those people and still tried to seat me with them. Our server was clearly going back and forth with someone or some people on her phone. She kept texting. Forgot our food several times. Messed up the orders three times. Had a nasty attitude and just could not, would not smile. We could all tell that she was going through something. That doesn't dismiss our entire experience being bad to the point we left earlier before we were done eating. I'm not interested in returning although the food was good. It was not get treated badly good. Ah ah ah. I do not recommend. I'll try other places. I'm giving it three stars because the food was good.

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    Bratts Hill by Chef Darian

    Bratts Hill by Chef Darian

    4.7
    (111 reviews)
    1.6 mi
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    Finally got the chance to try Bratts Hill for dinner and eat inside, and I was honestly blown away…read more From the outside, you would never expect such a beautiful interior. The space is intimate with a bar, cozy seating, warm lighting, and a great vibe. They had the garage door open, we caught a beautiful breeze, and even got a view of the fireworks that night. The staff was welcoming, the music was great, and the overall energy of the place was unmatched. We started with the saltfish fritters and lamb ribs. The fritters had a nice crunch with a flavorful filling and paired really well with the sauce they came with. But those lamb ribs... easily the highlight for me. I don't eat pork and haven't had ribs in years, so this was such a treat. They were tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. The pickled cabbage on the side added the perfect balance. I could've ordered 10 plates of those and been happy. The oxtail ragu continued to raise the bar. A lot of places have you searching for the meat, but this was loaded with actual oxtail, almost more meat than pasta. You can tell this food is made with care. The sticky toffee pudding was the perfect ending. Warm spices, ice cream, and toffee [or butterscotch?] drizzle came together beautifully. It wasn't overly sweet, and I finished it before my friend could even get a bite. The chef even came out to introduce himself, and we had a great conversation. They also ended the meal with warm lavender hand towels, which was such a thoughtful touch. I already liked Bratts Hill, but dining in took it to another level. 10/10.

    A friend was in town ...so why not dinner?…read more We decided to give Bratt Hill a try. OMG it was such a busy night. Anything ordered took a while before coming out. We all decided on something different and dessert was an absolute must. I wasn't the hungriet, I decided on lamb ribs , a side or rice and peas with gravy, the salt fish balls and for dessert I opted for the Brulee. I also tasted the toffee pudding. The ambiance was marvelous. The restaurant was packed and the wait staff was doing the absolute best. One of the cooks, Chris came out and chatted with us at the end of the night. He was eager to hear about our experience and expressed to us how sorry he was for the long waits. He mentioned Chef Darian being on Chef Ramsay's show and how that has made business pick up. The food was delicious , the flavors were authentic and I would definitely go back for another great meal. The restaurant was very clean and cozy.

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    Bismillah Bangla Wok

    Bismillah Bangla Wok

    4.4
    (5 reviews)
    3.1 mi

    AMAZING food and service. The atmosphere was lackluster. Very dated in the seating area but I…read moreunderstand most of their business is to-go. They had a very large doorbell that went off anytime someone opened the front door. So with people going in and out for their to-go order , it was extremely irritating and I couldn't wait to leave... BUT! The waiter was so friendly and offered to explain any dish we needed to know more about and gave us a warning anytime we chose something really spicy. Great selection on the menu between curries, noodles, soups and rice dishes. I ended up with the Shrimp Dopiaza which ranks in one of my top favorite 5 dishes I have ever had. The flavor was amazing and SPICY, served with long grain rice, curry and lots of huge shrimp! My husband got the Special Beef khichiri which was delicious, lots of bones in there though so be prepared if you aren't expecting it. We also ordered 2 garlic naan because we were expecting a small idk, 6 in diameter disc? NO. You get 4 huge pieces per naan, practically the size of a full pizza. We should have split one but if you like garlic, this has about 2 cloves per slice. Its delicious! For dessert we ordered Gulan Jamun and Rasgulla. Oh my, it's like spongy donuts in sugar syrup. So good! Will definitely get takeout again! P s. You have you pay $1 for a bottle water if sitting down.

    Over the last several months I've been traveling by, waiting in anticipation for this establishment…read moreto open. While I was unable to get the dine in experience/take out... here's a quick hot take. Staff.. extremely welcoming and friendly. I was greeted when I walked in and my first impression was the place is very clean. Dated. But very clean. Food. A little disappointed in the Mongolian chicken. The photo shows all kind of peppers and vegetables, my dish was just chicken. Flavor was great though, not as spicy as I have hoped but good. Chicken w/ broccoli, great of amount flavor, spot on dish! Spring rolls... absolutely amazing! Huge flavor! Garlicky naan. Not pictured but again fantastic. I'll be back, for sure. Welcome to Sloan Bismillah team!

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    Dog And Pony

    Dog And Pony

    4.8
    (53 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    After a long drive to have brunch somewhere on Elmwood, just to find the doors locked, I ventured…read moreover here to have lunch and it did not disappoint! First off, I was greeted and found staff friendly and efficient! You have plenty of options for seating .. dining area, front bar, back bar, even an outdoor patio bar. Although it is dive bar-esque, it was nice and clean (let's be honest .. some dives have a stench and stickiness that can definitely ruin your appetite, no matter how much you may love them). They have a set up for bands to play, as one was playing while I was there for their 2 year anniversary (congrats!). What was nice is although I could hear the band (it was playing in the back and I was up front), it wasn't over whelming me. I have eaten places where, no matter where you sit, it's extremely loud, and I appreciated that you had a choice here. Now onto the food: The food should have been doomed to fail; my tastebuds were prepared to eat sweet, buttery, syrupy French toast with a mocktail at brunch elsewhere. But wasn't hyped about the menu because of this (which is not dog and pony's fault .. I had to work and didn't have time to research where else brunch was available). I settled on the umami smashburger by a suggestion of my waitress. Now once again, could have been doomed to fail as I'm not a French fry person and my favorite cheeseburger is one I make on my own. BUT WOW their food blew me away and made me forget all about my brunch let-down. The French fries were fantastic and had a great seasoning on them! The smashburger was great to the last bite .. and I was NOT expecting to finish it as it was a really nice portion (I ate lunch now 10 hours ago and didn't need to eat again it was so filling!) but it was so dang gone good I sure finished it! Smoked cheddar .. chimichuri aioli ... kimchi bacon jam .. oh ya that bacon jam was EVERYTHING!! Thank you to the staff at Dog and Pony for making my long drive worth while!

    We came here for lunch because we seen so many great reviews but man, what a disappointment. The…read morebar area was nice, but the service and the food was not as everyone else described. I ordered the smash burger, my husband ordered the turkey sandwich. After we were waiting for our food for over 25 minutes, the server came over and said that he was just informed they don't have the turkey because they had an issue with that freezer. Ok, so my husband ordered the cheese steak because he was super excited for the bahn mi roll. My smash burger was alright, but the bread they use for their burgers remind me of those cheap buns you get from TOPS that just fall apart. The worst part was that they forgot the dog sauce on my burger, so I asked for the sauce, and THEY CHARGED ME FOR ASKING FOR SAUCE THAT WAS SUPPOSED TO ALREADY BE ON THE BURGER I ORDERED. My husband made sure to tell me after we already left because he knew I would have fought it and our already 1.5 hour long lunch date would have been longer waiting for the refund... He ordered the cheesesteak and the sandwich was so small, and the "bahn mi bun" wasn't even toasted which is a signature for bahn mi bread. He said the flavor was fine but nothing to rave about. The worst part, for me, were the French fries that came with both of our meals. They were soooo heavily peppered that they were inedible. We asked for ketchup to try to make them tolerable, and they gave us a pre-portioned small cup of ketchup... You serve french fries with most of your menu, why isn't there ketchup on the table?!? Overall, It was a nice place to have on senrca street which used to only have the blackthorn and franchescas, but I would not eat here again.

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