A regular spot for us, as they serve delicious food and late! Just a neighborhood watering hole…read morethat has bands on the weekends and specials most days of the week. Love basically the entire menu. They are very nice about any customizations to their food. Service is great considering the bartenders wait the tables too!

We love their food and have never had a bad meal. The staff are so friendly, welcoming, and down to…read moreearth. The Buffalo chicken Sammy is amazing!

My husband was feeling snackish after an impromptu visit to the Merry Shelley last weekend but…read morewanted something more substantial than their small bites so we came here. We didn't have to drive far to find parking but it might be a longer hike on busier nights. The establishment is bigger than the Merry Shelley and Revolution Gallery (the three have a lot of joint events complete with shuttle service, but we haven't been to one). Plenty of space and seats. My husband tried their in house mango BBQ sauce, but it packed too much of a punch so he went with a burger he really enjoyed. They have a full bar. Our cocktails were great. Service is friendly. We'll be back. The darkwave nights in particular caught my husband's attention.

This little restaurant bar is a diamond in the rough...had an excellent fish fry. The fish to…read morebatter ratio was perfect, fresh cut fry's with skin on...delicious, coleslaw and macaroni salad was definitely homemade...add a deep fried pickle..yummy $20 and the service was superb

This is my Bills bar of choice. Not only is the bar filled often to the brim with a lively group of…read morefellow fans, but when the bills score they'll come around with a bus bin full of free Jell-O shots and offer everyone one. Can't beat that kind of service. Also, as someone who's eaten through a good chunk of the menu over the last bills season, the pot roast melt is the way to go. Absolutely incredible.

Ummm....I don't know what to say. We live pretty close so we've tried this place at least three…read moretimes before tonight. The first time being in late 2020 and we weren't impressed. We were in a bind in late 2021 when my mom came to visit and we tried again. I had left a three star review after that, but eventually felt guilty and removed it because they're in our neighborhood. Since it's been several years we decided to try again. Their Instagram post advertised a smash burger and fish sandwich specials. Right up our alley! We called up and ordered takeout. The young woman on the phone was very pleasant. The pickup experience was fine...the food? Not so good and definitely not worth $18 for each meal. The double cheeseburger patties had a spongy texture and didn't seem like a smash burger. I'm pretty sure they're pre-formed frozen pucks...or at the very least they taste like it. The fish filet sandwich was crispy and initially looked delicious, but the actual fish inside ended up being soooo mushy...very unpleasant. I had to throw it out after two bites, the texture of the fish was so off-putting. The french fries that came with both sandwiches were generous and tasted fine enough, but they were all such short pieces. I mean, I want at least a few full sized fries, yah know? This disappointing experience confirms our opinion of Colter Bay...for the fourth time. We won't be trying again for a few years.

5-stars for great service, cleanliness, and atmosphere…read more Came here for drinks and to watch a show by Buffalo Improv House. The show was in the back room which was brightly lit, laid out with about 20 lightweight wooden fold-up chairs but no tables (so ok to hold a drink in your hand but you wouldn't be able to eat a meal back here). There was a physical bar in the room but no drinks or staff. There's also a unisex restroom in here. The rest of the bar is low lighting, but clean and had a few tables in addition to the bar seating to enjoy a meal. Service was great and they had a handful of good beers on tap.

Staff was friendly, but the food was not great. My Cesar salad was wilted and just tasted like…read morelemon was squeezed on it at the dressing. Very very lemony . Also they were out of most things . I ordered a beet salad and they did not have it . However , I realized once I left I was still charged for it. All the sourdough was out so if you wanted a sandwich they only had buns. Mehhh

Great cafe!!! Great food. Lots of drink options. Friendly bartenders!!! I go here often with my…read moregirlfriends

Fish fry, grouper, and fries were mediocre at best, though the sides were delicious…read more Staff was nonexistent throughout the majority of our visit... just between 2 waitresses (more were working) we received attitude while being seated, were not given menus, given incorrect drinks (lemonade and sweet/iced tea), and overcharged due to apparent lack of caring and/or mathematical skills. The entire place was basically dead... so excuses can't be made. ZERO tip was given as ZERO service was provided that would justify any amount.

FST is such a vibe…read more It feels like home right when you walk in. That sounds cheesy, but it's a actually a big deal because everyone's actual home feels so different, but the bartenders do such a wonderful job at making each customer feel like they belong and they are right where they needed to be. The paninis are yummy and made to order, there's a great selection of alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages and the music adds such a nice touch to the atmosphere. I love it here and I think you will too!

I woke up to some disappointing news needed vent over drinks and tasty food in a relaxed…read moreatmosphere. I'd heard great things about Free Street Tavern so I decided to check them out. When I walked in I was immediately greeted by the bartender/cook. Though she was by herself initially, she was able to meet everyone's need without missing a beat. They have a cool yet simple menu of Paninis and they have a daily crock pot meal as well and along with their drink menu. I am definitely a Buffalo girl, so I got the Buffalo Chicken Panini paired with chips and pickles. Slightly spicy, gooey cheese, soft bread filled with an abundance of flavorful chicken, this sandwich definitely hit the spot !! Next time i go, and there will be a next time, I've already planned to get the" Actually Casa Di Pizza Pizza Panini", which is 2 slices of pizza turned into a panini!! How can you not love that? ! Lol!! About the pours....meaning drinks,( I just decided it would be cool to say pours, they actually just call them drinks,lol). Anywho, I just so happened to go on Wednesday and is Wine Wednesday so I tried some prosecco !! What a nice pour for a nice price ( see my pic)!! Apparently they are known for their nostalgic cup collection!! I got New York Sour served in a throw back Friday's glass!! What a fun surprise!! And might I add a beautiful and tasty drink. They really have such a well developed drink menu, I loved how they had it divided by the Spirits. It makes it so much easier to chose a drink with the wanted ingredients. Overall, I'd definitely recommend Free Street Tavern. A laid back atomsphere, that welcomes people from all waks of life with a excellent drink and food menu. This

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.

We Stop at 200 Main for a friends post-birthday dinner drink. We found ourselves in a little time…read morewarp. It was Halloween weekend, but the crowd was as sparse as a ghost on a diet. The drinks? Delightfully affordable. The playlist was on point, mixing nostalgia with beats that make you forget you're not at a dance club. And yes, the pool table was open, which is a miracle in itself; it's like finding a unicorn in a bar! Now, let's talk about the floor--it's like a magic carpet ride that convinces you you're tipsy, even if you're just sipping on a soda. I swear, I thought I was swaying like I was at a music festival! The ladies bathroom is so adorably decorated that you might just forget what you came in for. Who knew a restroom could distract you from your drink? I left wondering if I should start redecorating my own bathroom instead of my living room. One tiny quirk: the dartboard could use some new darts. Sharing is caring, but when you're trying to unleash your inner sharpshooter, having to pass around a few sad, old darts isn't the vibe. More darts, please! Overall, if you're looking for a laid-back spot with good vibes, solid tunes, and a bathroom that deserves a feature in a home decor magazine, 200 Main is your place! Just watch your step; the floor is sneakier than a Halloween prankster!

The service was really good. We tried their fish fry during lent and I was not impressed. Seemed a…read morelittle bit greasy.