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    3.4 (110 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Panko-breaded chicken fingers really hit the spot!
    Vicky B.

    Stopped in after work for drinks and food and sat at the bar. Was surprised how much space we were able to get for it being a Thursday... It was quiet. This worked out great because the bartender was able to answer our questions on the different beers and was offering us drinks right away when ours started getting low. I had two Utica Clubs (the first because I never heard of it before and the second because it made me feel super holding that hip can). I also tried their chicken fingers. I normally don't order fingers for dinner but I couldn't pass these up because the description made them sound delicious... "Buttermilk marinated, panko breaded, served with pesto aioli & blue cheese". They were in fact delicious. I'm normally a blue cheese person but that pesto aioli was irresistible. Pablo breadcrumbs were a great touch too. Had a great experience and will definitely come here again for beer and those chicken fingers!

    Brielynn B.

    With three locations throughout Western New York, there's no excuse as to why you haven't checked out The Public House. The bar on Hertel is my favorite place to spend a Saturday afternoon. They have an extensive beer list of bottles and drafts and the bartenders and servers are some of the nicest people on Hertel. The owner, Frank, is also very down to earth and super friendly! For an app, I highly recommend the pretzels - the mustard on the side is delicious. If you're interested in an entree as well, I opted for the Turkey Club and it's safe to say that I was NOT disappointed. I'll warn you, it's a three layer sandwich, so you may want to split it like I did.

    Turkey Rueben
    Karla S.

    Stopped in on a Saturday night around 7 and was able to get great bar seats to watch March madness. Had heard good things about the place and the bartender, Jackie, was great. Huge beer list and we ordered the turkey Rueben and a burger. The food came out before we finished our first beer. The turkey was legit and fresh - definitely not just from a supermarket. The burger was juicy and had fresh veggies on it. The other highlight was the amazing fries - crispy and not frozen. It's a really relaxing place and parking wasn't bad at all. Figured it would be super busy but was happily surprised to have great seats, cool music, fun bartender, and yummy food. Definitely will be back!!!

    Small greasy undercooked chicken fingers and old soggy French fries.

    Untrue item description as the chicken fingers were Not panko encrusted nor were the french fries freshly cut as you can see in the picture. The actual food brought out does not justify $15. The chicken fingers were the kind you get at a pizzeria as were the french fries. Also, the chicken fingers were very small as seen in picture and the grease was not shook off the chicken fingers before they were sauced up as you can see the chicken fingers laying in the grease. The worst part of the chicken fingers though were they were under cooked a little as the chicken was hard and not soft. Also, the french fries were made a long time ago as they were not hot and kind of soggy so I could tell. I also advise you put the actual small menu online not the one on your website as the real menu does Not have sandwiches. Very disappointed in the food.

    Amazing (n huge) fish fry!
    Jess L.

    The fish fry here is amazing! The fish was not greasy and was very well cooked. The fries seem handcut and are well seasoned. The mac salad was unique, it had some spice and was some of the best I've had. I had a speciality cocktail- one with tequila though I can't remember the name. It was smooth and strong. We sat outside because it was a nice day. The patio is a little cramped but it works. I wish they had a happy hour and it would be the perfect after work Hertel spot!

    Sitting in the back. Little chilly by the back door.
    Joe M.

    Visited for lunch on a Saturday afternoon with my wife and 1 year old. It wasn't too busy but there was only one low table available that fit a high chair. This table was right next to the back door and it was very very cold. Turns out the table next to us was available but one of the workers stored his jacket there making it look like it wasn't available. We ordered two wedge salads. One with chicken and one with scallops. It took extremely long for us to get our salads. The chicken was not edible. The waitress did take the salad off the bill though.

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    Adolf's Old First Ward Tavern - The bar

    Adolf's Old First Ward Tavern

    4.5(125 reviews)
    5.4 miSouth Buffalo
    $$

    Old school vibe in Old Ward…read more The wings and drinks are awesome. I will go back for some other foods but place was packed on a mid afternoon week day. Now that is awesome!

    We stopped by Adolf's to check out the wings, which have come highly recommended by several friends…read moreas well as online. I've been on somewhat of my own personal wing tour lately and I'm glad we tried Adolf's. We came on a Monday, which is their wing special night, 75 cent wings. We arrived a little before the 5:00 PM rush so we sat right at the bar, ordered and behold, the wings were in front of us in about 5 minutes! Service was very fast and friendly. We ordered hot, and the level of heat was exactly what hot is supposed to be. Saucy, but not swimming in excessive sauce. The wings were crispy outside and juicy inside, that elusive perfectly fried wing. We opted for the homemade blue cheese, and while I liked it, I found it didn't have a strong blue cheese flavor. But they do have two choices of blue cheese type. Carrots and celery were included, not always the case with wing night specials. I would call these elite level, top 10 in Buffalo wings, maybe even top 5. The only reason that I did not score 5 stars was that there we 7 drums and 3 flats - and I am a flat guy. This usually works out well because my wife likes the drums, but this time they definitely skewed in my wife's favor. If it were not the wing special night, I might have said something, but the wings were so good I did not want to register a complaint about the lack of flats. We also ordered the hand cut fries which were hot and excellent. We definitely plan to return.

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    Exterior building

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    4.5(131 reviews)
    4.1 miDowntown
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    10 out of 5 stars. Wow…read more The owner took care of us personally (Patrick). This place is so amazing. We're here from California and this is the BEST food we had on our whole trip. With amazing personal service. This is a must visit.

    This is exactly the kind of place I would eat lunch at everyday if I worked downtown. I walked in…read moreclose to when they opened and the owner was there to welcome me in. He was a really nice guy and told me what his best menu items were. I had heard good things about the steak sandwich and hadn't had one in a while. I opted to get that with some fries. The fries were the best fries I've had. They taste like the ones from McDonald's only better because they aren't doused in salt. The sandwich was perfect. The steak was cooked exactly like it should be and the flavor was incredible. The peppers and onions on top added even more flavor but didn't overpower it. I don't think I've eaten anything faster in recent memory. No take out boxes needed here. The meal is too good not to eat right then. The bar also had a great vibe to it. I'm a big fan of old school style bars and establishments like this. The traditional architecture and nostalgic feeling is perfect here. It's not modernized like every other new bar built in the last decade. It's got character, a great menu, and excellent service. I will definitely be back for more lunch specials and enjoy this spot downtown.

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    Eddie Brady's Tavern - Spicy veggie quesadilla, Octoberfest beer, that cool cash register and of course, PATRICK!

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    Brunner's Tavern

    3.7(71 reviews)
    3.3 mi
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    Totally average fish fry with interestingly seasoned coleslaw, Mac salad and potato salad…read more Breading was crispy but dark and almost burned, leaving the fish flavorless. My suggestion is to call ahead for pick up as seating is as claustrophobic as the parking lot. It took me almost an hour from seating and beverages to having food in front of me. Also, set up a group text with your party as it's too loud to hear a person next to you talk. TLDR food was passable ambiance is what you'd expect from a neighborhood bar with a small kitchen. Takeout is a must with this place. Note, the steak I smelled cooking smelled divine. I should have ordered that.

    The epitome of why Buffalo is called city of good neighbors. We had so much fun sitting at the bar…read moreand loved Patrick/Sponge who was behind the bar serving drinks and on the grill. He made the day! It's a tavern. Youre getting paper towels as napkins and tight seating. And you'll love it. We split the french onion and the fish fry. Im not usually one for fish fry sides. But damn--they were good. Both the Mac salad and the potatoes were excellent (and I dont love mayo) and very dill forward. Fish fry. Our new favorite. Maybe favorite stateside, not just wny. But definitely favorite in WNY. Crispy. Perfectly cooked fish. Not fishy. Huge. We split it. French onion: so much cheese! I ain't complaining. Good broth. Melting onions. Croutons that are not totally mush. Would do over, over and over

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