We always love everything about our visits to the Colden Mill. The staff is always friendly. I love that on our way out, the owner (I'm assuming) always asks what we had and how it was. The onion soup had some burnt chunks which is not the norm (and is why this isn't a 5 star review) but everything else was as delicious as always. We both went with the blank angus strip and pepper. It's almost always my go-to. The chorizo stuffed poblano is to die for. read more

The Colden Mill - Onion Soup Two Ways - New American Near Me - Colden, New York

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I started going to Colden Mill in August 2023 and had to go back for more of those fantastic menu offerings. Once a month soon turned into twice, then every week, then twice a week or more. Chuck the bartender (and co-owner with chef Matt) is priceless; as a single diner, I spend my evening at the bar and have made many wonderful friends during my visits. The staff are all terrific. The ambiance is cozy and warm. Then, there's the food! I've been there 147 times (yes, I count) and have never had anything that wasn't absolutely delicious. And if you leave hungry, that's on you; most entrees are plentiful enough for a take-home for the next day. I highly recommend Colden Mill for your next dinner out! read more

The Colden Mill - Seared scallops with linguine in a spicy sauce over roasted vegetables - New American Near Me - Colden, New York

I had dinner with friends who live about 20 mins away, yet had never been here before. We all left feeling bowled over by the ambience, food, & service. The building honors its grist mill past with a water feature by the entrance. Inside, the twinkly lights, white tablecloths & warm wood feel like celebration dinners happen here. An inviting bar area, bongo drums, & signs for Wednesday live music & summer burgers & brews suggest there's a fun scene here too. Our outside table had views of the water below, & lush green & brightly flowering bleeding heart plants all around. Marisa was a super warm & gracious server, & took care of us perfectly. All the food was top notch, delicious, fresh, & very generous portions: The freshly hot, angel-soft inside, crispy outside table bread w/soft whipped butter was to die for. Brie - warm, encrusted, gooey, crispy bites with a balsamic drizzle & peppery arugula Bbq dry rubbed chicken - a crispy, well seasoned appetizer - with more of that peppery arugula, & a hot honey drizzle Broiled Haddock - literally a whole fish, in garlic butter, w/whole roasted garlic cloves. Sides were bowtie pasta salad, great skin-on fries, & crunchy coleslaw. With (had to have been) house made tartar sauce, this was fintastic. Fish fry - a crispy curry crust on this giant slab of haddock made it uniquely yummy. Same great sides & tartar sauce as the broiled. Equally fintastic. Eggplant parmesan napoleon - a stack of eggplant parm to rival the one at my friends' favorite, plus a mix of perfect veggies (broccoli, carrots, zucchini). Pecan crusted chicken breast (a daily special) - a huge piece of chicken, with a delicious creamy sauce, thick mashed potatoes, & the perfect mixed veggies. A delicious special. Marisa brought over a menu of after-dinner drinks, & read us the dessert specials. We were all tempted by the sound of the brownie sundae & the lemon cream tart w/plumcots! but we were just so full from our huge entrees that we couldn't. This hidden gem of a restaurant was such a lovely discovery! My friends are talking about coming back for Irish coffees and lemon tarts, & telling their friends about our fabulous food. If you are anywhere within a driving radius, get yourself over here - in any season! The delicious food made a huge impression on us, & the warm service will make you want to be a regular! read more

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I am a chef and business owner. I have high standards but also understand the craziness of the industry and therefore can give a pass when a pass is due. I reviewed The Colden Mill 5 years ago. The experience was awful. After posting my review, Matt W. (Chef owner) posted a retaliatory negative review about me as a person, on my business Yelp. Matt W. has never met me nor hired us yet felt the need to retaliate. A cowardly move for sure. Today, we tried again. I'm always hopeful that improvements have been made or the last time I visited, was an off day. Not in this case. The owner and one of "Buffalo's best bartenders" was at the helm as we sat at the bar. He seemed confused that we were sitting at the bar to eat and drink. We had to ask for a drink menu. Then we waited ... he was busy chatting with his buddy who was the only other person at the bar. Chuck took so long to get back to us that a server came to take our order. Cocktails were mid, I've had better at worse places. She was lovely and took care of us as Chuck looked at his screens. Appetizer - crab cake Smelly old crab. It was massive and pressed out into the size of a pancake. The tomato/pepper relish was just chopped grape tomatoes with a strip of roasted red pepper. A relish it was not. The server removed the inedible item as the owner and one of "buffalo's best bartenders" stood by and did not engage us, did not apologize and in fact, completely avoided us (still, the only people at the bar) until we left. The Fish Fry special was cooked well but lacked flavor. The tartar sauce had a prominent flavor of horseradish which isn't typical or expected in tartar sauce. The French fries were undercooked and the slaw/mac salad was was made without regard to flavor and texture The eggplant entree was undercooked and the fresh veggie medley was over seasoned. Some of the veggies were over cooked while some were under cooked (if you know you know). Hey, Matt W and Chuck, it helps if you care and try to improve. Make Josh Allen proud. Christ, make yourselves proud. read more

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Have not been there in probably 20 years so we figured we would give it a try for something different. The inside is so rustic. Such a cool vibe. Waitress was very pleasant and paid attention to our food allergies. Good quality drinks. Filet and steak were both delicious. We will not wait another 20 years to go back. read more

The Colden Mill - Manhattan - New American Near Me - Colden, New York

I just waited over an hour for a steak , I told them I'm gluten free I don't want the sauce. Well it came out with sauce with gluten on it . I was not going to wait another hour so I left . The only thing they offered was sorry. read more

The food is always on point and the service is great. We didn't have a reservation for Saturday night we walked in a little after 7pm and had no problem getting a table. Quick service to be able to get food while very hungry, as almost all tables in the restaurant had been occupied. Ambiance was relaxing sitting next to the fireplace and lighting was low with a candle lit on the table. Very nice for a date night! We would go back anytime fore sure. read more

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The food and portions were delicious and so affordable with a Groupon we received as a gift. Even though the restaurant was quite full, upstairs and down, we were placed a ta table to accommodate my wheelchair. Our waitress was more than helpful in arranging for my comfort. Our crisp, cold salads were served with a small loaf of warm bread accompanied by two spreads. The shrimp and grits were scrumptious, with plenty to take home, my husband's steak was cooked to perfection. We shared a crème brûlée with the crisp topping and luscious vanilla bean crème. The live music on a weeknight added to the atmosphere. Decor is interesting to look at as many antique pieces pay homage to the history of the building as a mill. Ample parking in front and directly across the street. Ramp system was bumpy, but certainly accessible. The owner/ bartender was hospitable and grateful for the patronage. Thanks, Chuck! read more

Went here on a Wednesday evening during phase four Covid reopening, we made a reservation although the restaurant advised us that they were not very busy. We opted to sit on the open patio even though it was threatening to rain. While we were seated it did rain but the tree cover was thick enough to not allow many drops to reach the table, we stayed outside. Order a deep fried Brie which was fabulous along with a bottle of California wine, also quite tasty. Our server was pleasant and attentive throughout the evening. I ordered a porterhouse steak special which was equally delightful over rice. We finished off the meal with a rice pudding dessert. This seems like a diamond in the rough as we have been here twice and it was uncrowded yet fantastic each time. read more

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By a happy accident we ended up at the Colden Mill for Friday night dinner. My husband was fixated on Friday Fish Fry but opted for the Cajun broiled and was very pleased. I chose the tenderloin on crostini which was generous enough for a meal. The meat was done perfectly! Service was excellent and our meals were served in a most timely manner!! The venue itself was so historic. We will certainly be returning!! read more

I just needed to have something to look forward to and that felt "normal" during this crazy time, so I made a reservation for here. Even though we live relatively close, for some reason we had just never been here before. I read the reviews and somehow it looks like we missed a great restaurant. When we arrived, we were seated right away. The staff all were wearing masks and the tables were well spaced out. I felt comfortable ! Our waitress couldn't have been nicer. She was so friendly and spoke so fondly about some of the menu items, that we have to go back and try others that we discussed. We both had whiskey sours that were fantastic. My husband and I love French onion soup, so when we saw on the menu an onion soup made "two ways" we were curious. When it arrived it came inside of a bowl that had two reservoirs. One contained a rich dark traditional looking onion soup topped with a crisp bread and cheese, while the other had a creamy white onion soup. We can't say enough and how much we love that soup! It was as delicious as it was unique. I'm just sorry that we forgot to get a picture of it. My husband ordered a filet that was on the specials menu and I ordered the crab topped fish. My fish was delicious, but I got a taste of his steak dunked in the Demi glaze sauce and it literally melted in my mouth! Wow!! We were too full from the meal for dessert, but everything was so well prepared that we had to see what they do for dessert, so we took them home..lol. I had a rice pudding with almonds, cinnamon and dried fruit. Just fantastic. My husband had a brownie dish with ice cream, yes they packaged that up separately to assemble at home, and it came with fresh fruit. So good! We are so happy we found this great restaurant, so close to home. read more

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Not really many places to go in Colden so you're kind of limited drinks are definitely expensive at the bar you could buy a bottle for what three drinks cost! read more

large portions and very friendly service. excellent bacon wrapped meatloaf, hot pesoup, and tenderloin pasta.

This place was so cute inside, I went about a month ago and the decorations for Christmas were so cute. The coconut shrimp was huge and so delicious. The French onion soup was good and fun to try it a different type of way. read more

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Went for our five year anniversary tonight. Beautiful ambiance, beautiful food, best piece of salmon since I've been in Seattle. Wait staff was very hospitable...even writing on our check happy anniversary. Definitely one of my favorite places to dine in wny! read more

The Colden Mill - New American Near Me - Colden, New York

Made Saturday reservations at 6. Nice crowd. I enjoyed the music overhead...I did like the Mac and Cheese with Shrimp....Scallops special was tasty as well. So what's my problem? Portion sizes vs. price. Sorry.... overpriced by a lot. This is not NYC... it's Colden NY....$26.50 for mac and cheese with six shrimp on it....five scallops five gnocchi....$28.. No dinner salad... some bread served with hard butter... no thanks. I prefer chain restaurants.... Urgh. I just said that out loud. (Am I sounding like a grumpy old man?) Staff was super nice. Thanks for that. I like the atmosphere. Like sitting in an 1800's saloon or something... pretty area of NYS. read more

Had 2 apps, coconut fried shrimp & calamari. Shrimp was really great, fresh crisp nice flavor. Calamari was good but a tad over seasoned for my taste. We had the bacon wrapped meatloaf & duck for our entree. My wife really enjoyed the meatloaf. Very moist and definitely made with love. The duck was moist and paired perfectly with the sauce. The crown jewel of the evening was the peach amaretto cheesecake. Soooo delicious. read more

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A solid four stars. The service was excellent. They had plenty of staff on hand and they all seemed to work together. Food was good, quite a few beers on tap, friendly staff. We will definitely be back. read more

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No matter what you order from the menu, it's guaranteed to be amazing! Very cozy environment.

It was a busy Saturday and our Covid party of four had a 7:00 reservation. Colden Mill is always a safe haven for me - I can't believe I have never reviewed this diamond of the southtowns - maybe I want it all to myself? I started the meal with a creme brule' beer - delish. Shared appetizers were ... crab cake, deep fried brie cheese sticks, grilled romaine salad ... all wonderful - but the grilled romaine hits me right were I itch - I love it. I went with a special Prime Rib - it was seasoned perfectly with a salty garlicky caramelized crusty outside - I took 1/2 of it home. The table shared apple fritters for dessert. Our supper lasted 2 1/2 hours ... but this is not a deterrent. The ambiance reminds me of the ski chalets I used to frequent when I was skiing for the US Olympic team. Very cozy joint, with a great menu - home made with love. read more

Contacted the restaurant for a private party for 30+ people. Chuck and Matt put together a lovely menu and provided us with the best service! The character of the restaurant is amazing and the staff is outstanding! Thank you! It's April and snowing in Colden. The Colden Mill brought me a fabulous onion soup, roasted romaine and gorgeous banana fritters... Perfect! If nothing else... The banana fritters will change your mood, period. A DON'T MISS! It's Autumn and gorgeous, a beautiful view out every window! Prime rib, chicken wrapped in bacon, potatoes lasagne, pumpkin cheesecake, chocolate bread pudding and apple fritters with ice cream! Absolutely delicious! Thank you Chrissy for a lovely night! It's December! 'Tis the Season to be Jolly! Grilled romaine, Broiled Haddock... saving calories for desserts! Servers are lovely, ambiance is perfect. Cheers! read more

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We made reservations for Saturday at 6:00 pm and arrived at 5:45 pm. The hostess greeted us and then sat is at a table for two that was near the door. There are two rooms they seat in. The room to the right houses the bar and seating with a beautiful ambience, high ceilings, white lights, very warm ambience. We were seated to the left, the feel was not the same and we asked if we could get a different table and were told they only had a high top available. Now I am happy to sit near the bar or even at the bar, but when there are obvious open tables with no one occupying them, I prefer a table. We reluctantly sat at the table and after a few minutes the waitress welcomed us and informed us of the specials. ( I want to be clear, there were empty tables available in the other room ). Now it's 6:00 pm on a Saturday evening, and we were told that they were out of risotto, the filet available was not 8 oz but 6 oz and the price was reduced by $4 and one other item that escapes my mind. Saturday at 6:00 pm is prime time, how can you be out already? The waitress took our drink order, Manhattan with Makers Mark and California Cabernet Sauvignon. Time passed, almost too much time and she returned telling us they were out of Makers Mark. Requested a different brand and when the drinks were delivered the pour on the wine was small for $10 a glass. The key to a good Manhattan is not only the Bourbon but a Luxardo cherry. Was very disappointed when a plain maraschino cherry was found at the bottom of the glass, especially for $14 a cocktail. The bread came out warm, almost hot, but was slightly over baked, not burnt but almost there. Dinner came out and we ordered the filet and NY Strip steak with pablano pepper. The dishes came out hot, with excellent portions. The mashed potatoes had lumps but that's how most restaurants serve them now. The asparagus was cooked to the perfect al dente and both steaks were delicious and cooked perfect to order. The waitress did not have the steak knives when she delivered the meal and it took for a few minutes to get the knives. She did check back after to see how the meal was BUT she was turned and walking away from the table before we even answered. I literally asked my husband if he wanted another drink and she was gone before he answered. Overall food was 4/5, the service was 2/5. When we go and spend $140 for a meal and 2 drinks, we should be pleased. By the way, those tables never filled up. We won't be back. read more

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1st meal out since the whole Covid breakout and dinner was ok. Appetizers were good. We had the clams in a wine sauce which were cooked perfectly but lacked flavor. My daughter had the steak salad. The steak was prepared nice but extremely chewy. It lacked the char u need on a perfectly cooked steak. Also, in my opinion the dressing needs more acid. It wasn't memorable. My husband had the strip steak again no char. It came out looking like it was thrown into the oven until it reached the desired temp. Sides of potatoes and beans were good. My youngest daughter had the french onion soup. It was fine just needs salt. I had the fried chicken. Cooked perfectly again just needed salt. Overall service was good minus accidentally serving my 14 yr old a cocktail which was quickly corrected. Overall, it was a good experience but nothing memorable. For $174 (including tip and that's for 3 cocktails too) I think I was just expecting more. read more

We came here on a recommendation, and came away very satisfied. We were met by a hostess and seated outdoors on their cozy deck. The service was great and the food was greater. You must give them a try, just minutes from buffalo. We'll be back again for sure, and to our waitress Brittney, great job! read more

Oh my goodness ! My work came here for our annual Christmas party and I was not disappointed. The food was amazing . I had onion soup two ways - definitely try it , it's to die for ! I also had a beef tenderloin with potatoes au gratin and some veggie . Absolutely delicious . The only complaint is the parking there is terrible . No where to park on a Saturday night which means you have to park far away from the restaurant and be careful where you do park because there might be signs that say you could be towed. read more

Great gem off the beaten path. The food here was really good, service was pleasant and low key which I like. It may take a few extra minutes but who's in a rush, relax and enjoy the country charm. The chef knows what he is doing. Salmon on a pancake, that makes no sense... or does it. It worked, especially when the salmon is cooked perfectly! They menu that day was heavy on the beef side but the seafood they had work for us. Check this place out! read more

My husband and I went to the Colden Mill with two friends on Friday Night. We were extremely disappointed, and would not go back. We had a reservation for 6 p.m. We were sat down immediately, and then waited 50 minutes for our dinner. This was after, another group of four were sat down AFTER us, and received there dinners before we did. We asked about the specials for the evening, and our waitress told us that there was a "whole" chicken dinner. My husband was going to get this, but questioned her three times as to the "whole" chicken dinner. I even asked her, if they would cut it in half? After he then ordered it, the waitress came back to our table to tell him that it was only a HALF chicken dinner. The prices are extremely high for the quantity of food that you receive. If you are hungry and want a salad or soup, this is all EXTRA. You don't get anything except for a baguette of bread with butter before your meal. My husband who is a big eater, got the BEEF SHORT RIBS $19 - Explained on the menu as BRAISED BEEF, CHEDDAR GRITS, COOKING JUS. Well, when his plate came to the table and he had ONE rib, and the big bone was on the plate next to it. Yes, ONE rib with grits. We had perused the menu online before going to dinner and he wanted this item that showed on the menu: BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN $20 BREAST, THIGH AND LEG, SLAW, SPICY HERB DIP They no longer serve it! Our friends ordered: FILET MIGNON $27 BACON BLUE CHEESE CRUST, ROASTED VEGETABLES, PORT WINE DEMI-GLACE and LEEK WRAPPED SALMON $25 ROASTED MUSHROOMS, VERMOUTH CREAM, SAUTÉED LEEKS This salmon dinner came out of the kitchen COLD! I ordered another Rib dinner that was a joke! It was a small amount of rib meat, with a small amount spinach, broccoli, and cheese. I forget what this cost us. We eat out at least three times a week, and there are too many other places to go to eat where you get Quantity with price that you pay. We wouldn't have minded paying the high price, but we left hungry. We drove into Hamburg to get dessert and coffee. If you want a small portion of food, and don't mind paying a HIGH price for your meal, then this is the place to go. read more

This place from the outside looks like just another house in Colden....but open the door inside...and the whole inside is immaculate. The Food is prepared and presented as if this was a fine dinning restaurant. Great Service and Stellar Food. I would certainly vote this as the best restaurant in the south towns! read more

The Colden Mill - New American Near Me - Colden, New York

My husband and I absolutely love the Colden Mill. It is especially cozy and special to visit in the wintertime, but any time of year going to this restaurant is a good idea. Everything we've ever had there is exceptional. My very favorite is the walnut crusted brie appetizer. And the onion soup. The atmosphere is so warm and welcoming. read more

Five stars with an asterisk. This place is great if you're looking for that log cabin atmosphere and good food. No better place to go if you're looking for a fall/winter dinner in the hills in a great old building. They have a wood stove that they use in the winter in the dining area, with old country antiques everywhere. All of the food was excellent, but the service was a bit slow. Not a problem if you're going there to relax and enjoy the evening. I don't suppose you'd be in a rush if you headed out here anyway, but they don't have the on-point efficiency of nice restaurants in the city, just keep that in mind and its fine. The food is excellent, not cheap but not overly expensive. Most entrees are in the 17-25 range. Good wine selection. read more

Four of us dined there Friday night, Drinks before dinner bottle of wine with dinner good appetizer stuffed pablano pepper. also butternt squash app. not very good. 4 entrees, three had prime rib one had chipano all were Bad. Food was cold everything was cold! Prime rib had no flavor at all. and had BROWN gravy poured on it terrible. seafood dish had shrimp that were very small not good flavor at all. Drinks, wine, and apps and tip cost us 230.00 this dinner was not worth it at all. we all will never go back and never reomend it to anyone. read more

Our fish fry was heavenly and the guy at the bar was really friendly! Ambience is cozy yet classy.

I grew up in Colden, so this place brings back a lot of childhood memories. Great atmosphere. Excellent food. Nice staff. Back of restaurant looks over waterfalls. Apres ski atmosphere in the winter-due to the proximity of Kissing Bridge nearby. I thoroughly enjoyed myself! read more

We came here last night for dinner. The service was fantastic and the food was very good. I ordered the lasagna special and it was delicious. The other members of our party ordered the fish fry- a very generous portion-, bacon wrapped meatloaf and the eggplant. They were all very good. read more

We went to have Dinner last nigh 5-28-2021. We had nice bottle of wine, we shared a crab cake and a chopped salad. THEN came our Entrees my husband got Rack of Lamb, creamed Spinach and baby red potatoes. His food was delicious. I got Crab Topped Haddock, the haddock was very thin and was topped with a torn up crab cake, my creamed spinach was a pile of RAW spinach, not creamed at all. My meal was disgusting!! I talked to management and they could care less. I did not eat my meal but they wouldn't take it off the Bill!! SO I PAID FOR SOMETHING THAT I DID NOT EAT! Our waitress Brittany was lovely and embarrassed. But her hands were tied. We tipped her well. Trying to support local businesses and this is what you get. NO THANK YOU!!!!! TERRIBLE read more

Went there for a birthday celebration and we sat on the back deck with is set along an adorable creek. This restaurant had a great cozy rustic ambiance that we throughly enjoyed. The fried buttermilk chicken meal was extremely tender and the dipping sauce it came with was excellent. I enjoyed the grilled romaine salad with shrimp, it was a considerate proportion. We have no complaints with food or service and will definitely go back soon to enjoy it again. read more

Fantastic hidden gem in Colden. Menu is created by a former Cruise line Chef and every dish ordered exceeds expectations. One of the specials Is a duel French Onion soup; One is traditional and the other a cream base version. Delicious! read more

Outstanding!!! We tried it for the first time and had one of the best meals ever. My wife had the fish fry, a Buffalo tradition and said it was terrific with great sides including hand cut fries and homemade coleslaw. I had the buttermilk chicken and it was heavenly. I'm still dreaming of it. Nicely seasoned and crispy skin with juicy chicken that was out of this world. Our daughters both had their filet and practically licked the plates clean. I highly, highly recommend it. read more

Food was really good but service was terrible! We had two waiters (had to ask for a new one) but both were very bad. They were very slow and we had to wait forever to get anything. They hardly ever came to check on us. My husband ordered his prime rib medium rare and it came out rare so he could not finish it. The only reason they have one star is because the food was so good. Our fish and chips appetizer was amazing and my ny strip was so delicious. I would not be able to recommend this place based on their service, however. read more

The ambience and friendly wait staff are the only thing saving this from a one star review. It took over an hour to receive our food. There were only about 20 people in the whole place, so it's not like they were in the weeds. When the food did arrive, the pork loin was bone dry and the crust was burned. The French fries we got were raw inside. However, the steak and sauce on it was good. read more