Food is amazing. Very consistent and delicious. Atmosphere is very Buffalo like! Fun times celebrating football and hockey

The place doesn't look like a lot from the outside, but inside is beautiful with the picture is view of Cazanovia creek. Looking at the back window, he would never realize you were in South Buffalo. The manual for the usual bar, fair and some interesting options. I got the scotch chicken sandwich. Food was outstanding, and the people were exceptionally friendly. read more

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Friday night in Buffalo you just have to get the fish fry. Chose a little healthy option with the broiled Cajun. It was served with fries, coleslaw, Mac salad & potato salad. All the salads were homemade, that's a plus in my book. We did make a reservation since we were headed to Kleinhans. The restaurant fill quickly once it was after 5. They do have dessert options that I forgot to take a pic of but believe me they are yummy. We split the peanut butter pie that had a chocolate crust and was ooey gooey good. read more

Riverfield 865 - Fish fry - Desserts Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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. We went on a Wednesday at about 5:15 it was not busy at all only a couple tables were taken. We were sat in the back and could see out the big window to see the river which was nice. 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. read more

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Second time here and another wonderful experience! Great food, great menu, great service and great atmosphere! I'll be back! read more

Riverfield 865 - Turkey Pastrami Reuben with fries - Desserts Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Met a friend for lunch for his birthday. The bar/restaurant is a very nice size inside. Tons of space, nice size bar and TVs. Definitely gave me neighborhood bar. 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! 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. read more

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First choice for lunch failed. Closed on Mondays like so many places these days... this place was on our list to try and nearby. Nice clean comfortable restaurant. 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. read more

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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. read more

Riverfield 865 - SmashBurger and a couple of HayBurners - Desserts Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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. Inside, the place has been delightfully redesigned, was clean, had ample TVs. A good place to bring a family, just not today. 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 read more

Riverfield 865 - Desserts Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Server was very nice but the food was not that good I paid for rye bread cuz you don't get rye bread with fish I paid $2 for a piece of rye bread and didn't get it coleslaw had no taste the mac salad and potato salad was not very good read more

We stopped on a Friday afternoon for a lunch. My mother and I ordered the brisket poutine and the stuffed banana peppers to split. She also had a glass of cabernet and I a bloody mary. It was very quiet so we sat at the bar. The bartender was attentive and agreed splitting apps is the way to go. I felt the portions of both were a little small for the price, but they were tasty enough. We got two smaller thin banana peppers with some crostini. The poutine was tasty enough and we enjoyed the addition of jalapenos. The aioli drizzle was a different component for poutine. I'd maybe go back for dinner, as I've noticed they do a lot of specials. The menu seems to be a bit limited. read more

Big welcoming bar area, nice hello from bartender and patrons as we arrived. Plenty of tables in bar and in restaurant. Food was excellent, wings, fingers, pot stickers and poutine! Served quickly, hot! Our server Lauren was very attentive checking on us many times. Glad we stopped in as we had heard many good things about the Riverfield and we'll be back again soon! read more

One of the best meals I had in a long time. We had the blackened fish and Poutine, and the fish Tacos and everything was exceptional. Great clean place. Service was also timely. read more

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. read more

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Stopped in for lunch and enjoyed their fish tacos. The fish was battered and cooked to golden perfection. The sauce and fresh cabbage slaw complimented it perfectly. We ordered a side of fries that were nicely seasoned. Lunch paired well with a Hamburg Irish Red. Service was quick and friendly. They did a great job renovating the inside. It's more open and bright, with a welcoming pub feel. I enjoyed it so much, I bought a gift card for a family gift exchange. We will make This a regular stop! read more

Riverfield 865 - Perfect combo of fish tacos and Hamburg Irish Red! - Desserts Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Appetizers are half-price on Sunday. We came in from other cities and had a bag of appetite. Deconstructed peppers were wonderful. Please build a patio out by the river. read more

Our sever Stephanie was amazing. We came in on one of the busiest times of the year, St Patrick's weekend in Buffalo! She made us feel so welcomed even know the resturant was bus! will definitely come back! read more

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

Smitty wings were great - cooked perfectly and flavored well. Sandwich was so-so, but I would try something different next time. Very clean we'll set restaurant ... they are on my list to go back, soon. read more

Went to The Riverfield 865 for my Aunt's 90th birthday.Haley our server was excellent. Some really liked their food some not so much. Overall a decent experience. Portions were a bit small for the price. read more

very first time ordering 2 fish fry's to go and had no salads no bread no lemon no tartar had to go back and they give me a icecream scoop of salad each still no tartar lemon or bread for the price very sad!!! it was a inconvenience and they didn't even accommodate me never again!! read more

Hef Scotty is a creative genius. Loving the DAILY Facebook video's from Chef Scotty from his kitchen. He even encouraged customers to Direct Message them with culinary requests & how certain dishes are made. Gotta love this guy. Servers are very attentive & very pleasant. Fireplace and Bar just a great place to be a patron... Eat at the bars or in the dining room. Take Out too. Kitchen closes at 9pm but bar stays open later, especially on Fridays & Saturdays. Wonderfully prepared food.... Bravo Chef. Scotty read more

Great food. We had french onion soup. Fried clams chicken fingers chicken marsala and chicken sandwiches. All the food was very good. The service was great. They have a great bar area. Definitely a place to try read more

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

Stopped by for the first time with a friend last night. Service was very good...food not as good. I got a Scottie Chicken Delight. Loved that they use the good, coated (I think) fries but...after taking a few bites of my sandwich and finding the chicken breast way too soft (was like eating a piece of moist cake, I swear) I took a closer look at it and found a colorless piece of white meat that had clearly been boiled. I would have preferred if they had grilled the chicken but I suppose it gets boiled ahead of time and heated in a microwave and tossed on a bun. The other problem is the men's room. They should seriously rethunk that one because when someone opens the door you can clearly see the back of someone that is urinating!! Lovely. So...am taking a star off for each and leaving 3 for good service. Best I can do. Stop boiling the chicken and put some type of partition in front of that door please. read more

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Not only is the atmosphere welcoming, the staff are friendly and attentive and the food is amazing. Th breaded pork chops were out of this world. And the Shrimp Diavlo with Risotto was delicious!! We will definitely be back! read more