Most VFW's that offer a Friday Fish Fry do it extremely well. They have plenty of free parking, the…read morefood is fresh as they sell a ton of this stuff and the price for what you get is amazing! This location is no different really - though they may have a better variety to select from - for a VFW! However, as good as this place is - considering we arrived early, they were a bit slower then normal on delivery of the food and other people who arrived after us were being served first - not sure what the deal was for that, but it didn't make me too happy. Could they have called ahead - yes, in fact this place now delivers to the local area as well. Whatever the case may be, the speed of service was slow and I was hungry. Reason number 1 for 4 instead of 5 stars. Second reason was everything on the seafood was deep fried - most of it was good, but I would have liked the scallops differently and didn't eat them all as they still had a "not so good" taste and as we all know - I eat almost anything, which is why I've suffered afterwards! Overall - it's not bad and we'd certainly continue to return. Just wish they had better natural lighting!

i knew we were in trouble when waitress said to someone that they have been dead and now all these…read morepeople. They should have politely declined to serve us as there are fish frys everywhere... why make yourself miserable and a table Of 20 people with later plans take 2.5 hours for a fish fry? Just why? Service took over an hour. Requests weren't honored and when I said my food was cold she ignored. So much mayo... yuck. Asked to not get any... nope mayo all over... took over 90 minutes for us to get food..... we are now over two hours and waiting for bills.... If you walk in and it's busy.. walk out. Not worth any it.. we accidentally went to the wrong one first (wish we had stayed there) down by the lake. It was busy and lots of service. 1 waitress for all 15 tables and she was cooking part of the time.. ridiculous!!!! We were made up of 4 tables... Not service friendly at all...not again.

We often go here on Friday for the awesome fish fry. Today, I was in the mood for wings. I…read morethought, "They do great fish, I bet the wings are great too." I called ............Tuesdays and Thursdays 55 cent wings. Can't go wrong. By far the best wings I have had in my life!!!!!!!! Very friendly and helpful staff. I ordered 12 wings and got 14. My husband ordered 12 and got 15! Now don't go running in there expecting to get more than you ordered just because I said so. I don't know if this is the norm or what. Cooked and sauced to perfection! Fries were huge and great! So 2 orders of 12 wings (plus 5) large fry and one diet coke came to $19.55. Wow! We have a huge container left for lunch tomorrow. This is my new place for wings! (and always for fish)

My family party was today at the K of C and we enjoyed it all. The space was large and came…read morecomplete with a big kitchen. Parking was ample as well. We used plenty of tables of chairs. My aunt booked the event and was not a member, so score! If I ever need to host a big event, I will definitely look into this space!

Went to the legion for a birthday party! Nice space by the bar the hall had a meat raffle going on…read more Had a nice time bartender was older but not slow he was a busy man for this party!

I'm a big supporter of the International Institute. Not just because I know some of the staff…read more Because of the work they do. Because they are helping build a new Buffalo. Because they fight for the rights of all, not just immigrants. This annual fundraiser brings all sorts of Buffalonians together - those who've lived here their whole lives and some who came last week. It's price point is low, making it available for all. The event has food from around the world, so again, everyone will find something they like. They have various restaurants, from the Canadians making poutine to the Japanese with raw fish to chocolates from the native Buffalonians. Also, Chinese, Burmese, ice cream (Italian?), and more. There are also plenty of things available to purchase for yourself or gifts. All sorts of fun ethnic gifts from various shops around town. Great annual event.

We've been to the Buffalo without Borders event 2 or 3 years in a row now and it's a great event…read more There is a wide array of food options from "around the world." I love that you can try new places (e.g., we found a new German restaurant) or try different dishes from old favorites (e.g., Sun Restaurant) - where I usually get the pad thai but in the future will also be rotating in the delicious black rice dish. The event is nice in that there are a lot of options that your average person may not have experienced (e.g., Burmese, Ethiopian) mixed with things that are more mainstream - like potato pancakes from Germany or poutine from Canada. The only thing that keeps this event from being a 5-start is the seating situation. The event has gained in popularity and it can be hard to juggle the food. There are maybe half a dozen large round tables with chairs and another half dozen to a dozen cocktail tables. People who come with groups stake them out and stay the night. Even if the seat is empty it is not uncommon to be told that it is taken. Some of the dishes you can eat standing up but others (e.g., soup) are hard to eat without some sort of surface. (Thus, the lack of food photos from me...) I love that you get a map of the world and that you get stamped at each location you visit. Every year we try to make it to all the stops but there is always too much food to quite pull it off - even with some sharing. All around, a great event!

Lots of rides for the kids, games galore and more food than previous years. Kind of hard to judge…read morethis event this year due to the weather. Everyone had the same idea that I did, avoid the rain and go on Friday night. The place was so packed, I walked around once and left, got my chair and enjoyed a spectacular fireworks display.

I wish 3.5 stars were an option. Ventured here on Friday night with 4 adults and 3 kids ages 6, 3…read more1/2, & 3. We walked from a family member's house, but parking would not have been an issue. They were strict about start time being 6:00 p.m. the ticket line was big by5:50 when we arrived. There were a few big rides our kids we're too small for, including a sky high corn popper, ferris wheel, and ufo. Our kids liked the climbing maze, carousel, boats, and especially the giant pink slide. I appreciated that there was no charge for parents to accompany little ones on rides. This also means I got to ride the awesome Dizzy Dragons ride, which is similar to Disney world tea cups. Food was okay. Basic pizza at &3 per slice was fair. Treat prices were high to me, though. $5 cotton candy or $3 for 3 chocolate covered strawberries seemed like a lot. We headed out around 7:30 as rain started to sprinkle and big crowds of teenagers arrived. Overall, a nice time.

Another great year at BurgerFest! It was definitely the hottest one I've been to with temperatures…read morenearing 90+°. First things first: there is no admission fee and parking is free. Always park along the side streets or in the school parking lot. It's a walkable distance. If you have a mobility impairment, it might be hard to find a parking spot during peak times since a lot is going on in the village. Food tickets: 50¢ per food ticket and no item is over 12 tickets (so for $6 you can get a full portion of a burger or other entree). I brought $20 with me and was FULL. I had around 10 tickets left over which I passed along to a friend who was staying later. The burgers: I am SHOOK that people say they can't seem to find burgers at BurgerFest... there had to be around 15-17 different types and styles of burgers! From a burger taco to pierogi and grilled cheese - to ice cream sandwiches- lots of creativity along with the classic burgers. Entertainment: Terry Buckwald is always a crowd pleaser and kept our spirits high in the heat! Lots of fun with those we sat by! Oh- did I forget to mention that there is shade areas with tables and chairs??? They have a good amount of tents to cool off under and sit/eat food! Main Street has a lot of fun with their performers and car show! Will be back again next year!!!

Think Taste of Buffalo but less crowded and a few less vendors. Dont get me wrong I love the…read moreconcept of the taste but its always so crowded, so hot, and each line is so long you sometimea lose your appetite. Hamberfest is awesome because you get the same concept but much less people, shorter lines and your not getting hit by a stroller every 20 feet. It also includes food vendors as well as people selling crafts, jewelry, face painting for the kids and various other items. This was mh first time coming and ill definitely be back next year!

What an amazing place to volunteer some of your time to help this organization help others in need…read moreof food. The staff was wonderful to talk to and they explained how the food reaches those in need. They give you instructions on how to help that day. It's a super team activity or you can sign up to volunteer on your own. I hope to come back again with my team. It was a very fulfilling day. Dress comfortable as you will gathering foods and packing them and working in their warehouse. Such an altruistic place. I love what they do for others

The place is more like a fashion agency than a food bank as upper management would rather look good…read morethan do good. I've witnessed multiple people get turned away and not receive food although they can give boxes of non perishable food out at their own discretion. When perishable food is donated it usually sits on a shelf in the cool until it goes bad and then it's discarded. Many project completed by volunteers often go to the wayside as it sits in the warehouse and does not make it to a food pantry before items in the box pass the extended shelf life. Beware!!!

I came here six days ago with my best friend. It was definitely well worth my money. It was…read moreoutside, which was unfortunate, since the weather was chilly and it was a bit rainy. I was able to receive meatball samples from many restaurants and breweries. My two favorites were Arriba Tortilla and Ellicottville Brewing Company. Arriba Tortilla had an enchilada meatball that was fabulous!!! They had sample of margaritas and a pricy tequila. I enjoyed my margarita. Ellicottville Brewing Company was my other favorite stop. They had a meatball that tasted like goulash. Their staff and Arriba Tortilla's staff were super friendly. AND EBC gave our free chapsticks and bottle openers. I took a Blood Orange Hefeweizen chapstick. Every other restaurant paled in comparison to my two favorite restaurants offering samples. 42 North had free beer samples. (That came with our ticket price.) Also, there wasn't seating, you had to stand and eat your meatballs. Luckily, my friend and I snagged a spot to stand at by one of the tall tables, with two other meat ballers. There was a cash bar near us but we didn't want to waste our money, since some places provided alcohol. This event was great and was definitely worth the $28! I'll definitely return next year!!!

This was the third year for this event hosted by Osteria166 and featured close to 20 different…read morepurveyors of meatballs competing for the best meatball in two categories, traditional and freestyle, as well as best overall. In addition, five breweries and one winery were in attendance with samples. Your ticket price gets you samples from every competitor if you are up to the challenge.