We went to the Mansard Inn for Easter Brunch. We had been there years ago for dinner and thought it…read morewas decent, and we had heard it had been refurbished since then. Unfortunately, that really wasn't our experience. The biggest issue was cleanliness. The entire place felt tired and dirty. The carpets looked heavily worn and stained, the booths had food stuck in the crevices, and overall it just didn't feel clean or well maintained. The dishes and drinkware didn't help. The coffee mugs, which were once white, were badly stained and dingy looking. My mother actually rubbed something off hers, and the waitress explained that it "wasn't dirty, just stained." Not exactly the best first impression, especially at $55 per person for brunch. We ordered mimosas after that, hoping things would improve, but even the champagne glasses looked questionable and were filled to noticeably different levels. Then the food arrived, and unfortunately it only got worse. Everything was served "family style," but there was no menu or explanation of what was coming. The meal felt random and poorly executed. Some highlights included: * A single store-bought pastry cut into pieces * Mac and cheese that tasted like boxed Velveeta * Deep-fried breakfast sausages * Ham that resembled warmed-up lunch meat * Three shrimp total for two people * A bowl of stew meat that felt completely out of place * An Eggs Benedict attempt that simply didn't work To make matters worse, some of the silverware and plates appeared dirty as well. By the end, we honestly couldn't wait to leave. The automatic $20 holiday service charge on top of the already expensive brunch really sealed the experience for us. Sadly, this was one of the most disappointing restaurant experiences we've had in quite a while.

Overpriced, Unsanitary, and Unprofessional - A $500 Disaster…read more ​I rarely leave negative reviews, but our recent experience was truly appalling. We visited with a party of 11, including my 88-year-old grandfather. Despite the high price point--our bill was nearly $500--the standards of service and cleanliness were non-existent. ​The Issues: ​Accessibility & Cleanliness: There were zero handicap parking spots available. Inside, the restaurant was filthy; there was old food and trash under our booth, and the bathroom was in a state of neglect with toilet paper left on dirty surfaces rather than the holder. ​The Environment: We were greeted by stained, soiled paper menus and a swarm of fruit flies that stayed with us throughout the entire meal. ​Poor Service: We waited 50 minutes for basic dinner salads. My grandfather's coffee took 45 minutes to arrive. The waitress appeared visibly annoyed that she had to walk around our booth to serve us. ​Cheap Substitutes: For the price of a strip steak, you expect quality. Instead, we were served Aldi-brand steak sauce. When I asked for A1, I was handed a filthy, food-smeared bottle that was nearly empty. ​The "Refill" Incident: Our initial drinks were served half-empty. When we asked for refills, the waitress told us to finish our current glasses because they weren't free and she "didn't want to charge us." In the end, we were charged for them anyway. ​Overpriced Food: The French Onion soup is served in tiny metal bowls, not crocks. To top it off, we paid $22 for two "slices" of cheesecake to go--one of which was a literal sliver of cake. ​While the food itself was decent, no meal is worth this level of disrespect and lack of hygiene. I will never recommend this establishment.

When Champions announced a wing club this year, I knew I would be in for that. On Wednesdays they…read morehave 75 cent wings and if you order enough of them, you'll be in the newest wing club in Buffalo. I have always liked the wings here, I just always get distracted by all the other good food like the burgers and chicken fingers. But their wings are one of my favorite in all of Buffalo. They have so many good flavors but I ended up going with the kickin bourbon bbq and some medium this time. Service here is always fast and they really have perfected the customer service factor. The vibes here always have me with the nostalgia of the old restaurants and bars from way back. It's great with all the TVs and decor. This is what they mean by hidden gem. Great spot with great service and food. You can't go wrong here.

We first stopped here for wing night after checking a local wing guide website. You enter the…read morebuilding of the OTB and walk upstairs to a large dining room and welcoming bar. They have a TON of flavors to choose from. We love the Jamaican jerk sauce and now get it on our chicken sandwiches and wraps. I've also tried and enjoyed the hot garlic sauce. The wings are 75 cents with some specialty sauces at a slightly higher price. We also enjoy the Thursday special that is $12 burgers, chicken sandwiches, and chicken wraps! Includes fries and a pickle. I've tried several of the chicken wraps and my favorite is the Island Blitz with no tomato. We will soon come for the new Monday taco special! (They are closed on Tuesdays) Mark the bartender is both friendly and attentive. We've even had the pleasure of talking to Steve the cook who makes the delicious food. There are other items I want to try on the menu, but it's hard because I love that wrap so much. I'm so glad we decided to stop for those wings because now this is one of our regular dining spots. Check it out you won't be disappointed.

I have been here a couple times now and this place does not disappoint. A good size parking lot…read moremakes parking easy. The front door leads into a comfortable bar room with a large bar and an area with high tops and additional seating. I enjoy this space much more than their previous location which was rather industrial and not as warm feeling. We were early and had a few drinks. My blueberry beer tasted fresh and I enjoyed the blueberries in it. The bartender was pleasant and offered some different selections which my SIL really liked. The martini with the toasted coconut stood out. We were seated in the larger of the two back rooms. I split a cabbage roll app which had an Asian spin of pork and cabbage in a sweet sauce. My Jagerschnitzel was nicely fried over spatzle with red cabbage. The sauce and fried onions compliments perfectly. Everything was delicious with the French onion burger, the African pea soup and even the standard fish fry looked good. We skipped dessert but, from previous experience, save the room, it's worth it.

Friendly, cozy pub-like atmosphere with attractive servers. Loved the homey and tasty food, along…read morewith nice selection of wines and craft beers

Take advantage of their BOGO lunches during the week . Best value in downtown . We were celebrating…read morea co-workers retirement. The steak pizza I ordered was 2 meals . The atmosphere is great . One time, I even saw Boy George at the circular bar . If it's good enough for the celebrities , it's good enough for me.

We had a great dinner before a show at Shea's and I recommend doing the same if you're looking for…read morea delicious dinner before a show. Pro tip is they even give you a discount by showing your show ticket so why not give it a try! Our server was the best and made the night better with his wine recommendations. The food was really good and we loved the squash spinach and cheese appetizer too!

This sports bar is located in a strip mall, sharing a parking lot with a…read more 7-Eleven. The front of the bar is roped off: It can be difficult to discern which of the four doors is the entrance. (Hint: In Winter, it's the far right door). Lots of TV screens above the bar as you enter. All of them are tuned to current or previous games. The bartender who took my order was very friendly. My Caesar salad was delicious and was a huge portion for the price.

My sister and I stopped in late on a Wednesday night. We were so relieved to see a full parking…read morelot, we had tried 3 or 4 businesses in the village and everyone was closing down. We were sooooo thankful pierce Ave was open. We got a nice spot at the bar. I wish they had those hooks under the bar for your coat/purse, but otherwise it was perfect. I got a mocktail that I thought was a little odd, it had Orange Juice and Blue curacao in it, so it had a brown color to it and looked muddy... as far as I understand, Blue curacao should be used to make drinks as visually appealing as possible, so they might want to rethink that mocktail. Anyway, my sister and I ordered wings and we loved them, they were Buy one order get one order free, so basically, the best wing deal in town! The bartender taking care of us was Eric and he was so nice. He did everything promptly for us and made great conversation. I have been telling everyone to check out Pierce Ave since!

I have been here a few times, this place has good food and great vibes. Loved the Saturday night…read morelive music! Salad, burger, entries all tastes good, fresh and savory, with a good Portion size. Service is excellent! when you have music on, this place is packed!

Duke's has a stylish atmosphere with nice lighting and an elegant but casual decor. They offer a…read morefull bar and menu with specials throughout the week and happy hour. I believe they also have live music on Saturdays. We ordered a few glasses of beer and wine with a chicken sandwich and fries. The sandwich was just okay but the fries were great. The chicken was hand breaded but it was a bit too thin so it had a dried out texture and a greasy flavor. The fries were thick cut with a coating aand a good amount of seasoning. The wine selection was good and prices were reasonable. Specialty smoked cocktails seem to be one of their highlights because many people were ordering them. If I return, I will definitely order again.

I like it .I can't say that for my date she didn't like her food was under cooked.i was chef in…read morecollege working and I never made a mistake and served people.least she didn't get sic .I enjoyed myself sorry she didn't and no nuky for me best part of meal.

Ugh, I'm torn. I love Jack Rabbit. Bartenders were attentive and nice tonight. Music is always…read moresolid. Prices are normal and food is reliable. But tonight we came in after 10pm for a show with a cover. We gave security our ID and they took our photos to enter. We couldn't enter without taking it. We asked what they did with it and the bouncer blew us off. Later when we left, we (kindly, not annoyingly) asked if they could delete our photos and were told "don't come back." If you're going to have "ICE is not welcome here" stickers displayed proudly behind the bar, as well as other places, maybe you shouldn't use facial recognition software & a photo database that's timestamped and could be subpoenaed in this political climate . Actions over words. Support businesses that install safety measures that ACTUALLY align with the beliefs they boast.

A dear friend drove to Buffalo from NYC to volunteer at an event and after a long day volunteering,…read morethey were looking for a hearty meal and some good drink. Seeing as I'm a Yelp-er, they wanted me to find a spot I hadn't been to yet, even though I had eaten dinner already on my own. I had The Ridge West Seneca saved in my "Places to Try" collection so I said let's go. Overall, I cannot wait to go back and grab a meal here and try the food for myself! We arrive just before 8pm on a Saturday night to a large gravel parking lot that was pretty busy, but we still found a spot pretty easily. We walked in and the hostess was able to seat the two of us at a booth right away! Inside it was very spacious with plenty of TVs going, a bar on one side, music playing overhead. Indoor noise was elevated (it's a restaurant that has a bar, it's going to not be quiet haha) but the two of us could carry on a conversation fairly normally. Our waitress came over immediately to let us know she'd be a few minutes as there were a few other tables she was handling. Fine by us as that allowed my buddy ample time to look over the menu and figure out what he wanted. I saw the St. Patrick's Day-themed cocktail specials menu so I knew what I was ordering. Our waitress though - Absolutely wonderful! She was incredibly friendly, had great personality, and was really accommodating in splitting the check (I took care of all our drinks, my friend took care of his dinner). Our waitress did a great job checking in on us at the perfect time, we never felt pressured, rushed. I didn't order any food but my friend ordered their Steakhouse Strip off the "Large Plates" section of the menu, and boy oh boy, did that look amazing! The 12-ounce strip was cooked to a picture-perfect medium-rare with plenty of tobacco onions on top and around the plate, and served over a generous bed of mashed potatoes and asparagus, served with a small cup of their A1 aioli. After seeing that, I certainly want to come back and order food. My friend really enjoyed their meal, the plate was clean! As for me, I ordered two St. Patrick's Day -themed cocktails: "Sham Rocked Shake" and "Irish Good Bye". The "Sham Rocked Shake" was vanilla vodka, crème de menthe, cream, and chocolate syrup and curls - This was creamy, delicious, not overly minty. The "Irish Good Bye" was Three Chord bourbon, Aperol, Amaro Nonino, and lemon juice with a lime wedge - There was so much flavor in this cocktail, the lemon juice added a pleasant fruity 'punch'. Looking at the prices for these cocktails, I felt they were in-line with most other places and they were made well so no complaints from me. The Ridge West Seneca really surprised me! I've driven past it a few times and wondered how good it was. From our friendly waitress and service, the delicious cocktails, to the fantastic-looking food, I am impressed. I'm looking forward to coming back soon for another night of drinks and to try some food!

I loved the outdoor space! It was perfect for our group, which tends to be on the louder side. The…read moreonly downside was that it was a little difficult to get the bartenders' attention at times. I told myself I was going to try something new since they have great happy hour specials from 4-6 PM on weekdays, but I couldn't resist the Everything Wedge Salad. No regrets, it was delicious. One of our friends brought her puppy and was thrilled to discover they have a dog menu. Such a cute touch! Overall, it's a great spot for groups, with a fun atmosphere, plenty of outdoor space, and solid food. No complaints here!