This place has become a fast favorite of mine since the addition of their smoker. Finally, a place close to home to get my BBQ fix. I love the brisket here so much I'd like to write a poem about it. But I'm a comic, not a poet, and there is no joke here. The brisket is so tender it breaks apart easily with the light pull of a fork. The brisket burger is an incredible choice as well. I highly recommend the side of beans, infused with smokey, delicious flavor. Another great side is the corn bread which is done like a pancake. I have enjoyed the pulled pork sandwich here as well which I ordered as a grilled wrap, not sure if that's still an option. The owners and staff are super friendly and I've always experienced great service. The bar is supposed to be good for Bourbon and Whiskey; neither are my thing so I can't comment much on that, but fyi. read more

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The RBT is without a doubt my favorite new restaurant on Hertel. After two trips and two servings of BBQ, I feel I can finally sing the praises of what is hopefully a new Buffalo staple! The owner Greg really goes out of his way to make sure you feel at home and get top notch service. He's extremely knowledgeable about both BBQ and the fine bourbon selection behind the bar. The food is great too, every time we've been everyone at our table has really enjoyed their meal. My wife and I really had a nice time here and we will certainly be back in the future! read more

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Went from my favorite place to a place I won't spend another dime at. Everything I ordered was off in temperature , flavor, just a shame. Goodbye RBT can't waste anymore chances on if it's going return to the way it was. read more

Last night my friends and I met up for dinner and drinks at The Roaming Bison. The venue is larger than it looks, with a nice bar and seating in the front and a good sized dining room in the back. Parking was easy, service was great. This spot is known for being a well stocked bourbon bar, so if that's what you're looking for you won't be disappointed! I'm not a bourbon drinker, but there were plenty of other beers and drinks to choose from. The menu has a decent variety, and I chose the chicken blt. It came in a wrap which was delicious! The casual ambiance and friendly service makes me want to come back here often! Who knows, maybe I'll become a bourbon fan while I'm at it! The Roaming Bison is definitely a laid back place you'll want to check out! read more

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Got there too late to get brisket or ribs, but did smoked wings, sausage and two sides. They let you do two different flavors on a single order which is great, because they have some interesting flavors. I did the blueberry bbq, and alabama white. Both were great, personally the alabama white was my favorite. Sides were hush puppies which were fantastic, and corn cake. The corn cake is more of a johnnycake than a corn bread, also was very good. Had a blanton's, a blanton's gold, and tried the pappy 12 year. They have so many other whiskeys I'll have to go back and try. Owner was our server, very personable, and passionate about bbq and whiskey. read more

Fantastic bbq! I had the pulled pork and brisket and they were amazing! Very cool atmosphere too - highly recommend!

Roaming Bison Tavern is a great local spot. I stopped in here for drinks when they opened and then for dinner this weekend. This is a bourbon bar that has more than just bourbon. If you love bourbon, you'll get a great selection. If you're not a bourbon drinker, there's lots of other choices and a variety of local beers on tap. The food here is excellent. My friends and I all loved our meals. I went with the tacos on the appetizer list and they were outstanding. It seemed every meal was paired with a specialty sauce that matches the flavors of the meal. The service here was excellent. The owner even came around to check on our meals and chat. This place cares to make sure you're happy. read more

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Came in last night for dinner with my wife and a few friends. We have heard such great things about this place from a few friends and decided to finally give it a go. My wife ordered a speciality cocktail called the Teachers Pet- highwest 7000, pama, orange juice, cranberry and 7up. It was ridiculous tasty. They also had 2 for 1 well drinks last night, which is a pretty spectacular special for a Saturday night. We sat at a high top in the bar area, though they have a pretty sizeable dining room as well. Our waitress was Jessica, and she was super friendly. The owner was also there and was very personable and super friendly. He brought us out a plate with a sampling of all of their bbq sauces on it and they were darn delicious. The bourbon bbq was on point. I got the pulled pork sandwich with fries, and an additional side of collard greens. I opted for the coleslaw to come on the side. The sandwich was really delicious. The pork was nice and tender, it had really nice flavor. It would have been even better if it was a little saucier, but it was very good. It needs to be said that the collard greens were literally the best I've ever had in buffalo. I could eat them all day every day. Everyone at the table tried them and agreed- out of this world. We also got the Mac-Arancini balls. An order comes with two, and each one of them is in the size of a fist. Who doesn't love a deep fried Mac and cheese treat? They serve it with one their amazing bbq sauces and it pairs perfectly. Needless to say, we will definitely be returning. read more

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Paul and Greg know how to serve it UP! Great BBQ, the brisket is to DIE for and something I will crave in the future! Drinks are stiff and hard! Just the way I like them The experience spanked me in a GREAT way! Cannot wait to cum back for more! read more

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I have ZERO complaints for this neighborhood tavern! I have visited here twice now, and each time our server/bartender Autumn helped us out (she is awesome!). The bar is beautifully redone and they have specials for every day of the week excluding Sundays. I have tried the eggplant wings, chicken wings, chicken sandwich, and fries. The fries are cooked and seasoned perfectly; no need to worry about receiving them dry or overcooked. The chicken sandwich is also delightful and they give you a few options for how you would like to dress your chicken (I recommend getting the suicide hot sauce). They also make their own blue cheese and it is superb! Oh and I do not want to leave out the super cool ice cubes they have when you order a whiskey! The large ice cube comes with a buffalo imprint on it, how fun is that?! read more

Roaming Bison Tavern - Buffalo Ice Cube! - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Buffalo, New York

This bbq is amazing. You can really taste the authentic flavors with every choice of meat and sauce. We ordered the bbq plate that had a combination of ribs, brisket, wings, ect. It was all so unique and very good. Met the owner who has such a great story who is also the chef. Hope to come back soon read more

This place has absolutely delicious food. The waitress who has glasses has the bubbliest personality. She makes our experience 10 times better! The owner.... makes attempts to be charming. A little too pushy. He has his own supposed whiskey that is in a buffalo tap bottle. The story he tells about it is worth more than the $10 shot of whiskey. So beware of this....we were having such a wonderful time until he approached us. Unfortunately he tainted our night out. Dear owner....learn how to be a better businessman Please go there for the food and the wonderful waitres if anything. read more

Amazing! You need a bourbon selection, Greg will take to on a bourbon journey like no other. Too notch all the way

If you want jerky style bbq this is your place! Dry dry dryyyyyyyy. Also, ribs were ice cold. Like ice cold. Won't be returning.

What fantastic food we had! This is one of those places you go to, look at the menu and have no idea what to get cause you want it all! Their blueberry bbq smoked wings were out of this world. Brisket was the best I ever had. And what creative dishes! I got the redneck sundae, unreal. My wife got bison burger which was cooked just right for her. Our friends got Brisket and redneck sundae as well read more

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Best service, best food, best whiskey and bourbon, best fries. If you do not love RBT then you need help tasting great food. Even my child, who has been patronizing this establishment since he was 2 agrees. Accommodating for kiddos so parents can still enjoy their meal too. You don't know what you are missing - get there now! read more

The BBQ is amazing, specifically the Kentucky Bourbon fries, Sampler platter, Blueberry Wings, Greens, and brisket. The Sausage was a little dry but flavor was amazing. I had the chicken Caesar salad and didn't realize the chicken was BBQ adding extra anchovies was probably not the best idea. Service was great and the servers have great personalities. Overall I would recommend this place to hangout at or go on date night. read more

Roaming Bison Tavern - RBT Sampler Platter. This was Awesome!!!! Highly recommend it. - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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Barbecue. And it's legit! But, if anyone tells you "You can't miss it!" They are lying. You can miss it. You will miss it. Finding the place is a little like finding Waldo. Eggplant wings! First time I had ever seen little slices of eggplant deep fried and served with BBQ sauce / or hot sauce. It's for eggplant lovers. No it's not wing- like, it's instead of. Texas style Reuben. Not a NYC style Reuben. But also good with BBQ sauce. BBQ sauce. They make all their own. The bourbon one was my fav, but you might like the blueberry one best. The fries and onion rings are also all great with their BBQ sauce. I will be back to try it again! read more

The owner, Greg, takes great pride and care in everything they serve. From whiskey to wings, it's all done with high quality ingredients. The Kentucky Bourbon fries are out of this world. Trust, just order them. I can make a meal out of them... but would much rather split them with a few others so I can enjoy something else from the menu. read more

Greg is so friendly and the food and drink choices are delicious and fun. Always a great night out.

The best takeout and BBQ I've had in a long time. Great customer service as well, but what made me write this review is the FLAVOR of the food. I'm not a big meat eater (my partner ordered smoked bourbon bbq wings and brisket) but this made me Love meat more than any fancy steakhouse I've frequented. The sides are 10/10 as well- baked beans and collard greens and Mac and cheese and hush puppies that have a stuffing flavor with a killer dipping sauce - you've made this southerner proud. read more

I have been there twice and both times it was great. First time was with a whiskey drinking friend. I must confess, I am no whiskey drinker. T got the special and we split the loaded fries. The meat on those suckers was fantastic, the BBQ sauce was homemade (found out later fro the owner) and the fries were crunchy and well seasoned. Huge portions and fairly reasonable prices made this a good experience. Not to mention the owner came over and was very chatty about his selections of whiskey and knowledge of same. The man knows his stuff! Second time was with the boyfriend. He is also a whiskey drinker. I again got the special and a side of Collard Greens. They were fantastic, so good in fact, I ordered another side to go. My only critique is that the sides he offers be allowed to substitute with his dinners...if anybody should want to do so. I had to pay for the entire side, in addition to the meal I got. I could not substitute the collards for one of the sides that came with the dinner. But, other than that, my pocket book was a bit lighter, but I left fuller than a thanksgiving turkey and happier than a clam. Did I mention they have a delicious cream whiskey that goes down smoother than milk. read more

Was skeptical at first, however, it was a pleasant surprise. The bourbon selection is outstanding along with the food. Lots of daily specials, tastings and a friendly, knowledgeable staff. It was so good the first time, I went back to try more of everything a few days later. This is not to be missed. read more

Everyday to and from work I get to drive down this street. So when the reconstruction for this place started I was excited for it to open so I can go in and try it. It looked so nice from the outside, and on the windows there were different writings of their daily specials. I was happy to see a nice little bar/mini restaurant near our house. My sister and I went to try it and I must say it was pretty good. We both ordered the bison chicken burger with fries. Boy we're the fries really good. Am a big fan of fries and I know when it's good. We also decided to order the angry orchard, and that was good too. The service was phenomenal, our waiter was on time with taking our orders and making sure everything was in place for us. We enjoyed the music, wasn't too loud that we were able to hear each other during our conversations. It was a really friendly environment and I would definitely go back again. read more

We tried this place for the first time because of all the great reviews but I cannot say it's the best BBQ I've ever had. The food is good but not great. We had quite variety of food from the cauliflower wings to the beef brisket. The Mac and cheese is excellent , highly recommend you try this along with the Mac- Ancini as an appetizer. My wife loved the eggplant wings with the blueberry bourbon sauce. We tried the smoked wings which could of been smoked awhile longer, they were a little chewy. My son and I had BBQ platters with Sausage, brisket and ribs. Everything was ok but ordinary and just so you know, they do not put any bbq sauce on the table and if you want extra they charge you for it. I would prefer they just put sauce on the table like most BBQ joints. Overall, we will go back to try different things but just can't give it more than 3 stars for now. read more

Great spot. Greg knows his whiskey. They have some incredible barbecue. The selection of bourbon and rye is spectacular. Check it out, can't go wrong. read more

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I didn't realize there was a great bbq joint just down the street on Hertel Ave! This place is the old Nortel's and still has a lot of charming decor from that time period. The bar boasts a nice line up of bourbons, I definitely recommend sampling one or two while here. My partner and I decided on the bbq sampler which included four meats and four sides for $35, such a great deal! It was more food than we could eat and was delicious! The server was knowledgeable and super friendly! We had a great time. Come try this place out! There is plenty of seating and it is spaced out well to meet covid standards! read more

Hertels hidden secret. Greg the owner is a meat smoking wizard. His blueberry bourbon bbq sauce is devine, especially on the award winning smoked wings. THEY LITERALLY FALL OF THE BONE. Whenever I have out of town friends come visit, this is where I take them. I'm making my way around the menu, and haven't been disappointed yet. read more

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Super happy we decided to try Roaming Bison tonight...everything was awesome, our food, our drinks, our waitress, the owner, even the other patrons. The owner came around and made sure we were happy with our food and he even gave my sister a birthday drink. We were super pleased and we will be back. Make sure you try the smoked wings, Kentucky fries, and hush puppies. read more

Roaming Bison Tavern - Drinks for my sister's 30th...and awesome BBQ. - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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This place is a straight banger. Beautiful tasting room, dining in the back, and one hell of a friendly staff. Jessica, Greg, Sparky, and Phil set you up with a warm, inviting dining/ cocktail experience. The establishment is off of Elmwood, and you would almost drive past it if you don't notice the RBT sign. There is a mass array of different bourbons, but small draft beer selection. Though, they make the beer selection count with craft favorites. The food may have changed the fiber of my being as I never had a burger so perfectly cooked that it will ruin my burger eating experiences for the rest of my life. I will spit on any other sign that claims their restaurant has the "best burger in town" In short, great place for a cocktail or beer and food. You won't be disappointed. read more

If you are a Halloween fan- this place is must visit for the next couple weeks. The decorations are fantastic and have transformed the whole feel of the restaurant. Not to mention the great food and service, they never disappoint. Great job guys read more

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This small business is one of the best in town. Not just because of the food, the drink selection, the staff, the vibe, its all of it. I was there tonight and a group was super angry about a wait on their food when the bartenders and servers were having to help the swamped kitchen. They were overly obstinate and mean to the staff. Who as far as every other person in the room could tell, is doing their best in the middle of a horrible pandemic situation for restaurants. It was sad. People like that should just stay home. My meal was amazing. The greens are out of this world good. The pork was great, the blueberry bbq is award winning, the staff is the epitome of southern hospitable, the bourbon selection is top of the city, and the owner knows more about what he has and what he does than most anyone I've ever met. My meal and my service was top notch. Unfortunately my experience was jaded by horrible, obviously undisciplined people whos parents didn't raise them right. read more

Roaming Bison Tavern - A pulled pork sandwich made special by the kitchen at the request of the owner. - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Just opened within the last week. Crazy selection of bourbon and the food menu is excellent. I tried the chicken sandwich and it was amazing. Cooked perfectly accompanied with house blue cheese. Going to be an excellent local spot since it's not surrounded by any other bars. There's a nice open area in the back with tables and booths with an extra bar, I'm assuming for parties and get togethers. Next time I'm going to get the mac and cheese topped with pulled pork. read more

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Wonderful food and atmosphere. Love the beer battered fish, moist and flavorful, and the wide variety of sides are fantastic. Try the blueberry bourbon wings. They're to die for. Friendly service. Good drinks. Definitely a 5 star restaurant. read more

Drink review only: Nice little bar across from the Hertel post office offering bourbons and rye by the glass with 5 beer taps. They also have a small cocktail list on the board with canned cider and beer. Whiskey flights are available at the discretion of the owner, who was very engaging and described the work he did to get the bar up and running. The issue here is when I asked for a bourbon list when I walked in, the owner said he decided to do away with it. At that point I knew we might be in trouble. I asked him how they served the whiskey and he said 1.5 oz. So we tried a Rye, a Bourbon and had the house perfect Manhattan (not very good, frankly). The Rye and Bourbon were not expensive by the bottle (around $50 for the Rye), but we were charged $12 for basically a shot. The owner was saying how he charges "so much less" for the high end Bourbons (like Pappy van Winkle) than downtown places like Lucky Day. That might be true, but at least Lucky Day publishes their price list online. Check it out before you head to RBT, because Lucky Day charges $11 for a 2 oz. pour for the Same Woodford Rye. Unless the bar starts posting prices for their bourbon pours, I will be heading downtown for my next bourbon excursion. read more

As soon as you walk in The smells alone assure you are in for a good meall. I had the beef brisket platter. The meat was so good and I could cut it with a fork. The Sauce was amazing. My only complaint was when we asked for extra sauce, they warm you up a small paper cup one. I would love to be able to try a number of their sauces. The sides were very good too I chose extra crispy tator tots and they gave you a LOT of them. I also chose the Hollywood Cole slaw which I completely loved. It's a more apple vinegar slaw with some mayo and there is something in there which's gives it a nice kick. We had a group of 11 of us and they really took good care of us. And the place has been recently renovated. Looks great read more

I really wanted to like this place but it hasn't impressed me. Drinks have not been great the 2-3 times we've been there and food has been delivered cold. While the front area is updated the back section is not and feels very junky. read more

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I ordered a take out order of their wings. I got an order of blueberry and an order of hot bbq. The wings were a bit dry which might have been just a mistake in that batch. That's the main reason I can not yet give them more stars. The blueberry sauce was very good, and was one of their top sellers I believe. Hot bbq is my go to whenever I get wings and theirs was also good. I'd live to try them again and hopefully get to try nice juicy wings! read more

Went here the other night not knowing what to expect. Was actually trying to find something local to the area and saw Roaming Bison. Upon entering, the first thing you notice is the fantastically decorated business for Hallowen. After sitting at the bar we were greeted by the owner , who is very personable and knows BBQ! Decided to try the blueberry bourbon BBQ wings and must say, they are the BEST wings I've ever had! I've tried everywhere from Bar Bills to Judy's lounge and I like the wings here the best. Don't get me wrong, Bar Bills and Judy's have good wings, but, having smoked, fried, grilled wings in blueberry bourbon sauce is unbelievable! I can assure you, I will be back! Thanks! read more

Roaming Bison Tavern - I swear, my favorite wings ever! Blueberry bourbon are the best - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Buffalo, New York

You better come hungry, Sam doesn't leave at empty spot on your plate. Awesome smoked pulled pork. The baked beans were Smoky sweet and full of bbq. The slaw,... I think Marzettis makes the best slaw sauce, but I didn't leave any in the container. My wife had the brisket, it would have made Mrs Wallowitz proud. read more