Some friends, my husband and I came here for dinner a couple weeks back when visiting the area, and…read morefound both hits and misses. The service was very good and it's a cute spot that I'd be willing to come back to. The best thing we had BY FAR were the beef croquettes. These were perfect, and I could have made a meal out of them. They had a tender birria like shredded meat inside with some cheese and probably some potato, I can't even remember but I do remember that everyone loved these. We also ordered asparagus, the Korean Fried Chicken, the shrimp with potatoes (all small plates) and one of my friends ordered the duck entree. My husband and friends had cocktails and mocktails; I didn't order one because they said they had nothing that was sweet. Incidental pet peeve: Saying "all our cocktails are balanced". I get it, you want to brag. But, some of us like things that are sweet, or as in the case of one of my friends, decidedly NOT sweet. If all of your cocktails are balanced the same way, it gives little useful info on what to order. I will respond to this by NOT ordering and sticking to tap water. I'd prefer it if you have a little something sweet and a little something not-sweet on the menu for those of us who don't actually want "perfectly balanced". That said, I did have a sip of the cocktails the others ordered. To my surprise, I liked the Broken Garden Tools. Though it wasn't particularly sweet it was also not super sour/tart and it was refreshing. I *could* have ordered that one, but I never would have known it from the description. I didn't like any of the others I tasted, but I can't remember what those were. Since I don't like whisky and I prefer sweet drinks, don't take this to mean that they don't have good drinks - the others enjoyed theirs, they just weren't to MY taste. Of the other dishes, I liked the cabbage that was on my friend's duck plate (I didn't try the duck). The asparagus was fine. The shrimp and potatoes was ok but not as good as I'd hoped for. And honestly, I didn't love the KFC. It didn't seem to be twice-fried and super crispy like KFC should be, and the sauce to me wasn't balanced between the sweet and spicy flavors I prefer. However, my husband liked it very well. The only other thing I'd caution is to double check ingredients. There was a dish ordered (I can't remember which now, some kind of bread maybe, but not listed as a bruschetta) that said it contained rosemary among other things but did not list basil. We saw no rosemary at all, but a lot of basil, which I can't eat. So I didn't have any. The others shared it. I would have been more disappointed had it been my selection. My friend noted that the server did not ask us about any food allergies, which, if your menu doesn't accurately list its contents, is problematic. Fortunately I know what basil looks like so no harm done. All in all, I would return, get lots of croquettes, order a Broken Garden Tools, and maybe try some other things we didn't get to. But I'd double check all the ingredients.

On a recent trip to Buffalo we stumbled upon The Dapper Goose and were so impressed. The menu items…read moreare sourced locally and created with thoughtfulness. We both enjoyed our meals, and the atmosphere was very cozy and welcoming. we will definitely be back!

Living in Buffalo several years now, I've never been out to Hertel Ave to grab food and drinks -…read moreSurprising, I know! Thanks to a Yelp Elite event on Hertel Ave., I FINALLY changed that with a fantastic late dinner at The Burning Buffalo Bar & Grill. One of the main reasons I don't like to go out in Buffalo is parking - I'm always anxious about finding a spot that's close to where I'm going, as well as not having to pay for it. It was 7:45pm on a Tuesday, so street parking was free so one obstacle down, and amazingly, I managed to park right in front of The Burning Buffalo Bar & Grill, but across the street - I'll take it! Upon walking inside, there were a few tables outside full of people having dinner and drinks with one waitress managing all of it. I walked in and was surprised how big, spacious it was. First order of business though was hitting the restroom, which was on the small side, but clean. After that, I grabbed a seat at the bar. The bartender was a young, pretty woman who was very personable. Unsure of what to grab for a drink, she asked what beers I usually go for and with that, she was fired off a few beers on draught I might like. I settled on the Jack's Abby Post Shift Pilsner and enjoyed sipping on that the rest of the night. She handed me the food menu and took care of a few other customers while I figured out what I wanted. I got it down to two items and I asked her for her recommendation, which was excellent and how I'd order, if and when I make it back. But similar to what other reviews on Yelp say, the atmosphere was very much like a neighborhood bar and grill, where everyone knows each other and if they don't know you, they're still more than willing to let you hop in and out of the conversation. I felt very comfortable sitting and listening to the "regulars" chat, watching a baseball game on the TVs behind the bar. So for dinner, I decided on ordering their Southern Fried Chicken Sandwich which is topped with lettuce, tomato, sriracha mayo, and cheddar cheese, with pickles underneath between a soft, brioche bun with a side of hand cut fries and a pickle spear on the side. The bartender recommended swapping out the cheddar cheese with pepperjack cheese, an awesome swap! The size of the fried chicken breast was HUGE by itself! I was so impressed how the well the sandwich held together as I devoured it. The chicken was hot, not greasy at all. The lettuce and tomato tasted fresh and looked crisp, there was plenty of that pepperjack cheese on top the chicken and pickles underneath. The sriracha mayo was excellent, albeit I would've liked more of it, I think more would've made the sandwich messy and hard to handle, so it really was the right amount on there. The hand cut fries were great as well; Crispier on the ends and softer in the center but plenty hot and not over seasoned. If you've seen other reviews of mine, you'll get the sense I have a pretty big appetite so I was able to demolish the sandwich but I couldn't finish all my fries, so that should be enough to tell you the portions here are HUGE and AWESOME! At first glance, the prices look expensive but I think they're justified as the quality and portions are phenomenal, I certainly felt I got my money's worth. I'm so happy that after several years of living in Buffalo, I made it over to Hertel Ave. finally! I'm also glad I chose The Burning Buffalo Bar and Grill for dinner. The quality and quantity of food, the friendly neighborhood atmosphere, the personable staff, what more can you ask for? I can't wait to come back and grab another Southern Fried Chicken Sandwich or maybe give their North Buffalo Cheesesteak a try!

I came here on a Thursday night and my experience was alright. We had to order at the bar so I…read morecan't blame the bartender for taking a long time as he was tending the bar and grabbing everyone's food. I ordered the burning buffalo club which included smoked turkey, bacon, stuffed banana pepper spread, lettuce, tomato, and cajun remoulade on grilled sourdough. It was overall pretty tasty and the portions were huge.

Finally had a chance to eat in. We sat at the bar, and the woman taking care of us was such a…read moresweetheart. Such great service. The food was just as good, with great drinks. I started off with a herbal sunrise, highly recommend if you like vodka! My son had the pear necessities. We ordered an app to share, as we were short on time. We went with the zucchini pizza bites! They were absolutely amazing!! Then we ordered food to go for later. We went with the chicken in the grass, the bourbon steak sandwhich and the buttermilk fried chicken. Everything was good. I loved that they put my sweet and sour slaw on the side so my sandwhich didn't get soggy. Let me tell you that sweet and sour slaw is the best slaw I've had!! You can add it to your burgers as well, now I know!! Absolutely enjoy this spot take out or eat in can't go wrong!

Pictured: French onion soup, Reuben, and Pop's steak sandwich…read more BuffaliciousBites gives Mike & Pop's Bistro & Tavern 5 stars!

Pictured: Fish fry, sautéed artichoke hearts, and homemade ice cream cake…read more BuffaliciousBites gives The Phoenix at 269 five stars!

What a find!!! Was too late to make it to a nearby Thai place and this was our plan B for siblings…read morenight. First visit, won't be our last. Great service from Renee who was very accommodating, patient and knowledgeable. Upon walking in the restaurant is intimate, prohibition era like, romantic, yet homey vibes. The food was VERY good. Started with one of the BEST mushroom soups I've ever had. Mushrooms were thick cut, broth was very tasty ..a cup of love that think could win over a non mushroom eater. I had the meatloaf, mashed potatoes and carrots and surprisingly the star of the show was the carrots. The mains, although good didn't leave me wondering how in the world did they made them like the carrots did. They were sweet and savory, cooked perfectly with great texture and taste. My guests had the Salmon burger and another, the Lamb. Tasted my sister's salmon burger and it was amazing. I'll be coming back to have my own. Salmon was meaty, seasoned well, on a soft brioche bun. I also don't know what the sauce was they made to go with it but it added the perfect compliment. My brother's lamb was TENDER, cooked perfectly and seasoned to perfection. I'll be back for that too when they add a couple more chops to the plate. It was delicious, but the lamb chops were tiny and there were only four. THE DESSERT::: soooo good... definitely appreciated the HOMEMADE taste of the chocolate tart. Three people shared it and with the first bite I could tell that was a mistake. Next time I'll get my own for sure. Pro's- Quality food, great service, decent pricing Con's- Size of Lamb and Hibiscus Spritzer was definitely missing something.

The Park Meadow has a great Buffalo feel. Back in the day, this place had a college party…read morereputation but, those days are long gone. Arriving on a Friday to meet for dinner, I was early and took my place in the barroom. There's also a front room and a back for dining. There is so much Buffalo memorabilia here, you would never get bored looking at it. The friendly tender gave me a beer and a greeting. As the group arrived, some kind people moved down so we had more seats. We asked for a 6 top and were happy to wait a bit. The place filled up. I noticed a number of neighborhood residents who had walked or biked over. We were sat and brought fresh drinks. I never mind a wait on a busy night as long as the server checks in and keeps up on the drinks. We did wait about an hour which is a little much when your glass is empty. I'd give 5 stars but, we were left looking for either a drink or dinner. When we were served, everything was great. I had a standard fish fry, fries & slaw. The fish was delicious and the sides were good. The fish burrito was a nice alternative and the vegetarian in our group enjoyed the impossible burger. In the past, I've had the lamb melt and it's definitely worth mentioning. As it's located right across from the zoo, parking can be tricky but, it's worth the effort.

What we ordered: Pretzel rolls with cheese sauce - $8.99…read moreChicken hoagie with peppers & onions - $15.99 Beef on Weck - $16.99 Pros: *Cozy, lively atmosphere without being too loud *Beautiful location next to the park *Unique and curated decor Cons: *I felt both sandwiches were overpriced for their serving size *I REALLY wish they didn't use single-use plastics for the dressings. And the one for the au jus was way too small to dip the sandwich

5/5 stars The food…read morewas delicious, we came for brunch. The service was great! We never had to wait. The vibe inside of very garage-esque! I can't wait to bring my husband here. He's gonna love it.

First time here. Great atmosphere and service. Went with a friend for breakfast and we were not…read morerushed as we wanted to stay and chat a while. Recommend

Our first time here and it was amazing! We sat at the bar, and Michelle took excellent care of us…read more Her recommendations on food and drink were exceptional! Highly recommended. We are definitely coming back!

This restaurant is super small, so I recommend making a reservation. Because it's so small inside,…read morethere was only one waitress. She was super nice! The menu is also small, and recently updated. There is an Asian influence that ends at the appetizers. We started with the wontons. These were a little underwhelming, but still good. We each got a pasta dish for dinner. Our pastas were fantastic. The pasta is made in house, and it's very clear to see. I got the cavatelli in vodka sauce and my husband got the short rib pappardelle.

Fish fry was delicious as were all the sides, Mac salad, Cole slaw, potato salad and fries. Had a…read morelemon drop martini that was also delicious. Our server was great! Friendly, helpful and funny! Lots of seating. Street parking. Very busy but great service!!

Love the Wellington! My family and I go a handful of times a year. Something for everyone even the…read morekids. The kids pizza they let them customize with whatever toppings they want and they even accommodate my little one who loves pineapple and ham pizza! All the sandwiches are good but notable is the pub club, the hot roast beef, and the wraps for us. Wings are great here! Servers are always nice and it had a really homey local feel. Always look forward to our next stop in!