When I first read about the opening of this restaurant, I was super excited to try something different from people who have gained experience outside of Buffalo. I've now been to the restaurant countless times and every time is enjoyable. The ambiance reminds me of a quaint French Bistro, unique to our area's current establishments. They have a small one page menu, where I can always find unique options to try. Among my most memorable dishes there are the charred broccoli small plate with grapes, almonds and romesco sauce, their unique seasonal cheese board and the accompaniments to go along with, their octopus with black bean sauce and their brunch items. They have a unique brunch menu for those of us who like to eat on Sundays, not just drink. I appreciate that all of their features are options I wouldn't make at home and are a real treat. Their Challah bread French toast with black pepper ice cream was simple, savory and sweet, a match made in heaven without being too heavy. I also tried their duck confit with green tomato relish and housemade biscuits, another dish that was expertly prepared and well balanced with richness, acidity and texture. This restaurant is another neighborhood gem that I love bringing people to for an unassumingly amazing experience. read more

I'm so disappointed in myself for not knowing about this place since I live so close. It kinda feels like I wasted a year of excellent food. The Dapper Goose is doing everything right. Cute atmosphere, phenomenal service, and tasty food. So you can basically choose between two options, small plates or an entree. The small plates provide a decent amount of food and allow you to choose a couple. The entrees are a bit more substantial. I started with an entree, the halibut with a soy reduction and veggies, and I added on a small plate of the roasted cauliflower with the green goddess dressing when I saw a few people ordered it because I was a bit jealous. Both choices were phenomenal and perfectly cooked. Their chef really knows what they're doing. Also, if you like cheese, they offer cheese sections where you can choose 1, 3, or 5 choices. There are lots of drink choices as well. They have a full bar where you can order signature cocktails, wine, beer, and cider. The service is outstanding. I never had an empty glass of water and the staff was always there if you needed them. Attire here is casual. read more

27 dollars for a chicken leg? Off beat menu. Who are you trying to impress? Not a regular guy like myself. I guess you go for the fancy cocktails. read more

I had a great time at The Dapper Goose. I used to come here often when it was BRKB so I was interested to see how it looks now. The place has been brightened up quite a bit and they have made a dividing wall between the bar and the tables which was a nice idea. This place seems to be known for their cocktails so we started off with a couple, (gibson and halfway up the stairs). Both good and something a little different than what we would normally order. The bartender Tim is very knowledgeable and loves to share his advice on the menu all together not just the drinks. For dinner we started off with the Scallop Crudo, crudos seem to be increasingly popular these days. This one was great, I never usually get Scallops raw so this was a good change. It had the perfect balance of acidity and I loved the radish for some texture. We also had the Fennel Gratin that comes as a side. This was very unique and something I have also never had. Not my favorite, but I did enjoy it. For large plates we got the burger which is actually a double cheesburger with crispy fries and aioli. It was good, my one complaint would to have the bun be softer/warmer. The highlight of the night was the Korean Fried chicken that I had heard so much about and for good reason. This dish is incredible. The chicken is very crispy and juicy and the sauce was made for me. It was a little spicy but not over the top and had a ton of flavor. I could not get enough and regretted that I offered to split it with my date. The kimchi fried rice is a perfect accompianment to the chicken. And the housemade pickles give a good releif to the heat. I cannot wait to comeback for the Fried Chicken. Overall it was a great night at a cool place and am glad to see it is doing well. read more

The Dapper Goose - Korean fried chicken and the burger. - New American Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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Food: exceptional. If you have a taste for properly cooked and seasoned food this is thee place in WNY. An excellent assortment of unique and classic dishes. There is no other restaurant in Buffalo that will match the trained palate. Well worth a try for the food alone. Interior: basic with a touch of shabby, trendy ornaments. If possible sit outside as it is very relaxing and oh so cool. Service: Server knew the menu inside and out in detail without a need to ask further questions. Server was prompt with help from all staff, however getting to our main course did seem delayed. A few negative experiences is one of the tattooed bartenders lacked any people skills..try saying "hello" once eye contact is made and sitting at the empty bar. Also, the male, stocky host, possibly the manager lacked basic restaurant protocol. A bit rushed, literally interrupted our server who was attending us and seemed shallow in his conversation. read more

If you love small plates and cocktails, add this place to your list. The tomato soup with dill oil was delicious (I highly recommend it). The out of service (I think that's what it was called) gin and ginger cocktail was very refreshing. Sadly, I wasn't a fan of the ricotta pear toast. There was some lemon juice (or something sour) on the ricotta that didn't mesh well for me. But if that's your thing, definitely go for it! read more

Cute and unique place, but definitely requires an acquired taste. Wish the menu was a little bigger with more choices. The first time we went there was during Sunday brunch and the place was just way too loud. Otherwise a unique place with great decor and fun. read more

My new favorite restaurant in town - UNBELIEVABLE. We have an amazing restaurant scene in Buffalo, but I can't remember the last time I was so blown away by a dining experience. The food was innovative, fresh, and SO delicious. The octopus literally took my breath away!! The Korean fried chicken was fantastic. The beet dish was out of this world as well. This restaurant excels at pairing textures and new tastes together. The service is also amazing. I can't wait until the next time. read more

Came in on a Friday evening, no reservation. Chose to sit at the bar for drinks and dinner. Great service, nice selection of cocktails with knowledgeable bar staff. The crab toast starter was delicious! Light creme fraiche and plenty of fresh crab meat. Burger with bacon jam and fries was cooked medium, tasty with hot, crisp fries. Salmon entree was taste but pretty well cooked, almost too well. Nice vibe, attractive place. read more

A gem that is bringing life back into Buffalo. Went to dinner with my parents and my husband and had a lovely time. Really cool vibe and delicious menu. Might like to see a vegetable main that isn't pasta but honestly the flavors of everything were interesting, surprising and delightfully delicious. Will certainly be back. Highly recommend the halibut! read more

The cocktails are a amazing. The bartender ask me if I liked fruit or liquor forward and make me drinks accordingly! The chicken liver mousse and beef tartar were both wonderful. We set at the bar, as they did not have a table, which was perfect. Look forward to returning next time I am in Buffalo! read more

Truly my happy place. My wife introduced me to the Goose just 2 years ago. I can't believe it took me so long. It seems fitting our meal to celebrate that anniversary was nothing short of spectacular. The pork rillette was velvetty smooth and perfect with crispy toast, coarse mustard and vinegary pickled onions. The cauliflower with green goddess dressing is the most perfect small plate. The shrimp had a fiery garlicky heat. The pork belly was perfectly crisp. While my wife enjoyed the crispy skin of a well-cooked sea bass, I had the duck pot pie; which to me is, maybe, the ultimate comfort food. Its like being wrapped in a big soft blanket, sitting in front of a warm fireplace, while someone makes you cocoa. Yeah, its that comforting. As always, immaculate service and wonderful cocktails, including a couple of new ones. I cannot wait to go back. read more

So glad I found this place! The "broken garden tools" cocktail is what roped me in and everything I've had since has been unbelievable. I will definitely make this a mandatory stop every time I'm in town! read more

In brief: comparable to the black sheep, but with slightly less incredible food and less of a unique/distinctive identity. there is room to grow, however, and for this brand new bar & restaurant to relax into its groove and cultivate mastery over its' cuisine and environment. but this also means that the food is delicious, inventive, and grounded. the room is elegant and intimate, reminiscent of a new york restaurant, with a range of soft/pearly/steel deep grays and dark blues, warm wood, and fashionable touches. though it could use a bit more of a lived-in quality. notably, the service was absolutely fine dining. but also, really, really warm and personal. the bar and seating are comfy. food: the scallop crudo was fruity, fresh, and had just the right amount of slippery/sea going on. the blackened green beans have all the comfort of your chinese take-out variety, and finesse with the accompanying aioli. get the delicious burger, and ask for an explanation of what the kitchen is doing with the cheese ... it is magical. the short rib mole and corn cake accompaniment were earthy and satisfying, but not as dark and complex as you might like. too much richness, not enough grace. (my partner described it as too much of a beef stew out of a can flavor palette.) also, one piece of the meat was buttery and fell apart as it should. the other was fatally tough. there was olive oil cake (rarely seen on menus, and one of my favorites), plum tart, and lemon verbena ice cream (our server made sure to emphasize; the herb, not lemon or lemon curd!) for desserts. these folks know what they're doing. if they work out the kinks and put some art up on the walls/have an even more focused sense of their vision and identity, this will be one of my favorite places in the city! read more

Admittedly, I don't have a lot of experience with Buffalo's culinary scene. And despite my inability to compare it to other local restaurants, it's clear The Dapper Goose is in a class all its own. My visit on an ordinary Tuesday evening in June gave way to one of the more memorable dining experiences I've had this year. The night began for our group of four by sitting at the bar and getting some drinks. Everyone in our party was struck by the knowledge and skill of the bartender who created some truly fantastic cocktails. The vibe at the bar was laid back, yet refined, and most importantly free from the pretension that can make similar places uncomfortable. Our party opted to take our meal on the outdoor patio, located just behind the restaurant. The setting was magical - tastefully decorated, dimly lit, and surrounded by beautiful plants and flowers. If you have the option, you should absolutely take it. The meal we enjoyed over the course of the next three hours was simply incredible. Our table sampled the following dishes: The cheese plate, Ricotta Toast, Cauliflower, Scallop Crudo, Asparagus, the Halibut, the Fettuccine, Confit Duck, and Korean Fried Chicken. I had the great fortune to be dining with non-territorial eaters and was able to sample a little bit of everything. Of the small plates, the Cauliflower was the clear winner. I'm unsure if the cauliflower was baked or pan-fried, but the result was hearty and comforting. In pairing it with a herb-forward Green Goddess dressing, the vegetable was elevated to a place I wasn't expecting. For my large plate, I had the Korean Fried chicken...Wow. The chicken leg was fried to perfection with an unbelievably crunchy coating and covered in a Korean BBQ inspired sauce. It was paired with a kimchi fried rice and spicy cucumbers. Each element of the dish was delicious as standalone items, but getting a forkful of everything at once is where everything came together. A fantastic dish. As if we weren't full enough, we bravely pushed forward and ordered several desserts. I had the Olive Oil Cake, which was rich, moist, and undeniably comforting. It was a great, simple way to conclude the meal. We were even impressed by the wildcard dessert item, Lemon-Parmesan ice cream. I'm not even sure how to describe it, but believe me, it works. Lastly, the service we were provided was exceptional. Our hosts were friendly, laid-back, extremely knowledgeable about their ingredients and their sources, and most importantly, visibly passionate about their food. The meal was paced perfectly, allowing us to savor every bite without feeling overwhelmed. Without question, The Dapper Goose is one of the best dining experiences I've had in recent memory. read more

We had the beet root tartine as an appetizer. Delicious! The Chilean sea bass was one of the best meals I've ever had. Nice wine list. My parents both enjoyed their meals. Cozy atmosphere and attentive service. read more

Our reservation was lost, but we were able to dine-in since the restaurant was half full. The wine selection was nice. However, it took an hour for the kitchen to prepare a bowl of pasta and two burgers. The burgers were not cooked medium as we had sepcified specified and were over salted. The fries were overly salted as well. I had heard good things about this dining venue, but was completely underwealmed by the food. The service was good and the waiter was attentive. In light of the fact that the price point is high for the product served and that the food was less that adequate, I will not dine at this restaurant again. read more

Enjoyed a 5 course meal with my best friend for a girl date. The cocktails are perfectly crafted. We had the scallop crudo, octopus, duck confit, and pork shoulder, all better than the next. Highly recommend this new place. read more

The Dapper Goose - New American Near Me - Buffalo, New York

We had an excellent date night here. Though they're still ramping up, had a nice wine list, good charcuterie & cheese options and a great ambiance. Our service was solid, everyone worked well together, and seemed to genuinely care that we had a good experience. read more

Great place. Great food. Great times. I recently celebrated a birthday at the restaurant, they were able to accommodate our fluctuating party size. We were able to enjoy the evening in their awesome outside patio. We had a large group and ordered the majority of the appetizers, all of which were tasty and uniquely flavored. Entrees were great and didnt disappoint. Keith, our server is the man. Great time and great restaurant. read more

Ordered 3 small plates and 1 large plate. The best plate was fingerling potatoes, so I guess you could say we were mildly disappointed. The lamb dish was stunningly flavorless. Cooked just fine, but needed something. Pork shoulder for main. It was unique but left more to be desired in flavor department. Service was fine. Drinks were fine. Good place. Too many good options around to try again. read more

We had our "date night" dinner at Dapper Goose, and the service and food was excellent! Wonderful wine selections. Highly recommend!

The Dapper Goose never disappoints! The menu is ever changing, but you can always expect great food and drinks. Broken garden tools drink is very different and you can't just have one. The cauliflower is a must. It had great fresh flavor with an amazing green goddess sauce. The pork shoulder, which is usually on the menu, but changes sides and flavors is spectacular. The pork itself is flavorful and moist. read more

My friend and I came here for a weeknight "dinner and drinks" girls night and we LOVED the experience! The weather was beautiful so we opted to sit on the back patio and it is such a cute space decorated nicely with a small garden, hanging plants, and strung up patio lights. We split a cheese board and asparagus to start. The asparagus was flavored with salt and egg yolk and was really delicious. And who doesn't love cheese? Self-explanatory there. For entrees, my friend ordered the burger and fries while I opted for the korean fried chicken. The burger came out as a double-decker which was a surprise! But looked delicious and my friend really enjoyed it. Fries cooked to perfection. The Korean fried chicken came smothered in spicy - but not too spicy - hot bbq sauce and the smell made my mouth water INSTANTLY! It was to die for. The rice was sticky and moist, almost reminded me of a creamy risotto with huge portions. The one thing I will say on the negative side is that the expensive specialty cocktails we ordered were less than impressive. I felt they were a little weak and not worth the price tag. Give me a heavy pour if I'm paying $12 for a gin drink! Other than that I have to give a shout-out to our server Juan who was delightful. Respectable, prompt, and made us feel comfortable and un-rushed when we wanted to stay and enjoy ourselves after the meal. I would definitely go back! read more

From the minute we walked in and sat at the bar that staff was incredible. Friendly, knowledgeable and they offered so many options for our "hard to decide" friends! Food was unique and delicious and and I look forward to going back again and again. read more

Food and cocktails was excellent, small menu little pricey and and service needs improvement. Atmosphere of the place is great with a back patio. If I'm paying premium prices and I expect premium service. read more

I went here for New Year's Eve. They had prefixed 3 course meal, with additional delicious biscuits and soup at the beginning of the meal, and chocolate truffles after dinner. Every single dish was phenomenal and original and the service was great. I am from Buffalo but currently living in Philly and I go out to eat frequently. This was the best dining experience I've had in 2016. The "broken gardens tools" was one of the best drinks I've had in 2016. Great way to end the year! read more

Absolutely amazing. This place delivered some of the tastiest food. Let me say the green beans were absolutely amazing. Ask me why the green beans were the highlight. I cannot comprehend how these standard blacked green beans could be so good. My god. Aside from that the entire meal was AMAZING. WOW. JUST WOW! read more

We love this little gem of a restaurant! The vegetarian options are bountiful and well considered, and the meat options are fresh and local. Great cocktails and wine list. Cozy, intimate atmosphere. On our last visit, the owner asked us how the leek soup was. When we said it wasn't up to the restaurant's usual standards, he comped us the bowl. read more

Excellent food, interesting mixology of cocktails. The staff couldn't be nicer! We will be back when we return to Buffalo. Thank you yelp for this treasure. Kathy & Dan read more

Very good atmosphere... in the Summer , sit at the backyard ... its amazing specially the backyard room ( yes there is a backyard and a backyard room ) which is great for midsize groups . The food was amazing . The menu is full of different varieties and tastes good , authentic and satisfying. Service was great and spontaneously friendly . Its the right spot for a date . Try it , you will like it im sure . read more

The Korean spicy chicken was one of the best restaurant meals I' ve had in a long time. I still keep thinking about it. The rice and marinated cucumbers were the perfect accompaniment to the not too spicy chicken. read more

Absolutely delighted by the Dapper Goose! Met my best foodie friend on a Saturday at 5pm to finally check this place out. Neither of us had been since it was BRKB. I love the new decor and unassuming design. We sat at the live edge wood bar and had the pleasure of being served by the bar staff. Not only were they attentive and informative, but they were also extremely nice with great personalities. All 3 of them! We ordered some cocktails and started with 3 of the cheeses. They came out with pairings including walnuts, jam, and in house made Kimchi. The bread was also made in house and was soft and flavorful. Then we shared the tempura fried cauliflower and the beef tots. The cauliflower was the standout between the two. The green goddess dressing is always a favorite for me. I had the burger, which was two patties, juicy, properly bunned, and fantastic. They blend some of the same cheeses from the cheese board into a melty pile of heaven for your 2 patties to rest on. The fries were excellent and came with an aioli for dipping. My friend had the papperdelle which had a great earthy taste. You can tell from eating here that everyone who works there has pride in their craft and it shows. Excellent service and amazing food. I will be back for brunch next! read more

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Had a fantastic meal here at the bar, served by Tim. Cheese, Halibut, Korean Fried Chicken and Rice was excellent! The asparagus over rye with shaved heart on top was like a light pastrami sandwich. Highly recommend it! read more

Won't go to much into details. This place is absolutely amazing. We where 8 people basically ordering everything on the menu to share, and ALL of the dishes was absolutely delicious. read more

I am so sad I haven't been here sooner! I recently visited the Dapper Goose and I am SO glad I did - will for sure be back again. My friend and I split several small plates including the beets, blackened green beans, brussels sprouts, and a plate of fries. The vegetables were cooked to perfection and seasoned so well. The service was fantastic. Cannot wait to go back and try more! read more

I must say the bartenders here know what they are doing. The drinks are unique and delicious. I've only had dinner here once, had a great experience over all. Would love to see more vegetarian options. Will definitely be back hopefully to try brunch! read more

This is among the top five meals of my life, worldwide! The Brussels sprouts are like gastronomic foreplay. Juan gave us amazing service and recommended the best wine I've ever had. And the dock confit was un. Be. Leive. Able. Thank you Juan! Incredible experience! read more

Located in the heart of Black Rock, this restaurant does nothing for me. Best located in the Millennial-driven trendiness of the Elmwood strip or the poser-infested, over-priced joints opening along Allen Street, the menu, the drinks, the service and atmosphere reeks of pretentiousness. Which if you like this type of experience then the Dapper is for you. Now this review isn't a one-time experience; this review is based on three overall "giving it another chance" experiences of visiting this establishment and the utter disappointment with each time. First visit, my date and I walked in around 10:30 pm to grab a quick appetizer and glass of wine. There was about six or seven other people at the bar, one bartender, and what we thought was another bartender. We sat down and waited. Eventually pseudo-bartender-zombie comes to us without a hello, welcome or any recognition. In silence pours us two waters and hands us a menu then walks away. We sat there waiting. Looked over at the tall-bald headed bartender who's was fully engaged in conversation with the other patrons. And we waited. And waited. I looked at my date, she returned the look, and we decided to head up to "Hot Momma's Canteen" for welcoming service and cheaper food. Just then, after 15+ minutes of waiting for someone to recognize us (in a bar that clearly was not busy), our poor man's Patrick Stewart finally comes over and with no formal greeting asked "what can I get you?". I told him the exit sign and promptly left. Rudeness is what rudeness does. Second visit, same date; second chance. This time we got there at 9:30 pm thinking perhaps an earlier time may get us better results. Different pseudo-bartender actually greets us, pours water, hands us a menus, then to our surprise a thirty-something bartender immediately greets us. Since I am new to the place, am interested in his take on the wine-list and menu so I ask him for some suggestions. He offers me none and stares at me as if I insulted him for wasting his time. So, I quickly order a pinot noir for both and we ordered on our own without recommendation or salesmanship. Guess it's not cool thing to do in The Dapper to ask for food-wine pairing. We order some sort of eggplant dish and the cheese-platter. Both came out and, we, were sadly disappointed with presentation and portion. The eggplant dish looked sloppy and bland (tasted that way) and the cheese platter was comprised a few thinly sliced pieces of cheese, a plop of quince, and portioned bread slices that we both knew they'd charge extra if you requested more. After no presentation or interest when slop 'n' plopping the food in front of us, 15 minutes later the bartender visits us with a blank look as if ordering thing was out of the question. I reluctantly asked what type of white the bar serves by the glass. Basically rolling his eyes at my question, he robotically rambles off few whites by the glass. Without hurting his feelings by having him actually engage with us, I order a reisling promptly for both of us; a thin, shitty overpriced glass of reisling, mind you. An hour later, with pseudo-bartender hovering over us throughout our conversation, got our check, paid $80 for two small appts and four glasses of wine, leaving hungry & disappointed with the experience. The third and final last chance visit with same date resulted in coming in and seeing a full-bar and empty dinning-room tables. We asked the maitre'd is there a space at the bar opening soon, she frowned, left and came back with the answer of "not for another 20 minutes". Empty tables in the dining-room, we asked "are there tables open?" Our oh-so-welcoming host said, "No, they're for the people at the bar." Okay. So. We're waiting twenty minutes for a bar-seat for people who are at the bar who have empty tables waiting for them? Okay. So, that how we roll at the Dapper. I looked at my date, we agreed, once and for all, screw this place and headed down the Phoenix for an inexpensive evening of good service and food. That was that with The Dapper Goose. I am vehemently supportive of Black Rock and the lower West Side businesses especially restaurants. I will recommend these business and restaurants to patrons who visit my establishment. I do not recommend and will not recommend The Dapper Goose to folks unless people are seeking that NYC wanna-be pretentiousness complete with over-priced drinks and food. In the Black Rock district, with funky places like Hot Momma's, Casey's and even the shot & beer joint Barry's, this place does not belong. There are better pricey restaurants in the area including The Phoenix and The Roost one can spend their cash in. This place, The Dapper Goose, is best avoided and even if all these places were to be closed and this was the only restaurant option in Black Rock, go to Tops or Wegman's for take out. read more

Do not let the prices put you off - you are getting every OUNCE of perfectly prepared food that you're paying for. The bar staff are always wonderful and friendly, and the cocktails are roundly delicious. read more