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    Ulrich's Tavern

    3.1 (97 reviews)
    ModerateNew American
    Closed Closed
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Pulled pork Mac and cheese! So tasty! Very saucy!
    Vicky B.

    Came in on a Saturday night around 5 for dinner and it wasn't too busy, few people at the bar, few people dining in, but plenty of space at the bar and plenty of open tables. Only one waitress working plus one bartender, so I assume that this is a typical Saturday evening for them. Menu isn't extensive, there's a few apps, salads, sandwiches, and entrees, including German. Our table got 2 beef on wecks, a turkey sandwich, and the pulled pork Mac n cheese. I had the Mac and it was absolutely delicious!! Big serving, so I had some to take home with me. Very saucy too! Both people who had the beef on weck enjoyed them very much so, contrary to what other reviews had said about the beef on weck. They said it was juicy, they provide extra juice, and even the bottom bun was absorbing the juice from the roast beef. We also got beer, a few crafts on tap including Rohrback, Community Beer Works, and more. At least 10 taps. Service was fine when we were there, waitress was attentive and food came out fairly quick too. Bartender was friendly as well. Would come back here.

    Turkey club with honey mustard on the side
    Anita S.

    Came here with 2 colleagues on our lunch break. The outdoor seating was pleasant. They had a limited menu for their reopening and I got the turkey club sandwich. It was good. The sandwich had kinda low quality yellow American cheese which threw me off a bit, I didn't think it was the best choice to compliment the sandwich. Probably any other kind of cheese would have been better. The fries were fresh and crispy and the service was prompt and staff friendly! Overall had a good experience here.

    Mark F.

    I figured I should give Ulrich's Tavern a try given that it's a staple in the community. I'll start out by saying that I enjoyed the ambiance of the establishment - when you walk in there's an old-fashioned bar, the lights are dim (just the right amount) and there's a nice flat-screen TV to watch any sporting event while you're sipping on a beer. We were seated quickly (the dining room was mostly empty, actually) and we felt quite welcomed. Our waitress came to our table and we ordered drinks within a few minutes - they have a decent selection of liquors but they did tell us that some of their beers were not available. I tried an old-fashioned with southern comfort (I probably should have gone with Jim Beam...). The menu has a decent selection of appetizers, sandwiches, and larger entrees, most of which are german-themed. I gave the Knockwurst a try, and I actually really liked it! It was cooked just right and had a decent amount of sauerkraut. The meal came with a side of kettle chips, which I thought were slightly overcooked. My friend had a salad, another had perogies (which he thought came out well) while another one of us had a steak, which he did not think tasted that great though the size of the entree was decent. The biggest issue was the pricing. My drink cost me over $8 - last time I checked, this isn't NYC, Toronto or Chicago, therefore I expected to maybe pay $6 or $7 at the most for it. My friend's salad cost $20, which she was quite upset about, however the price of the salad was not actually listed on the menu. It looks like we were also charged for a side of ranch dressing! Bottom line, this is a nice place to grab a drink and have a bite to eat. However, I think they need to improve the quality of the food and consider decreasing the prices of most of the items on the menu. There is a reason why the restaurant isn't even half full on a Saturday night...

    Bacon wrapped meatloaf, and chicken schnitzel!
    Mary W.

    Ulrich's Tavern - What a funny spot. There's something very charming about the combination of the historic Buffalo building, and friendly informality of service. The space itself - while a little dingy it is full of mementoes, historical information, and antiques. More than enough to keep the eyes occupied, and conversation starters for days! If you are looking for a pristine modernized bar, this may not be the place for you. But if you enjoy something with old time character and a relaxed atmosphere then this might just be your spot! The food - we enjoyed the schnitzel and the bacon wrapped meatloaf special. The food was good! It is pub fare, so definitely plan for a heavy meal. It may not be something that's going to knock your taste buds socks off, but it's good old fashioned comfort food. My meatloaf was scrumptious, I ate every last bite. And best of all, our kind server made sure to pour nice full glasses of wine! All in all, I'd have to say I kind of loved my evening there!

    Rueben Sandwich
    AJ P.

    Perfect spot to celebrate Pre Saint Patrick's Day Events. Great staff, friendly bartenders, delicious specials and an overall fun atmosphere. Shoot some darts and share some fresh popped popcorn during your visit.

    3 links, kraut and potatoes. The little link was the best!
    Adrienne B.

    I have never been here before under the previous owners but had always heard what a historic place this was in Buffalo. So I was stoaked as a history lover and a sausage lover to check this place out with my dude. I started with the pretzel appetizer, which came with one massive plain pretzel and one cheese filled pretzel with cheese crusted on top. It also to my pleasure came with three different mustard dipping sauces. The plain pretzel was a little dull tasting for me but I liked the cheese pretzel, even though the inside of it tasted kind of like nacho cheese. I could have just had gone home after the appetizer I was so full. The three dipping sauces were what really made the pretzel appetizer though. For dinner I got a entree that came with three types of sausage, German potatoes and kraut for $14. Two out of three of the sausages were okay. They tasted like your average sausages. The third sausage was smaller but much tastier and the waitress told me after it was the one they make in-house. It had a much better texture and taste than the other two, and texture is what I look for in links. I wish it had just came with three of the little house made sausages instead. The german potatoes were good and the kraut was kraut, can't really go wrong. The place had a great atmosphere. It was sort of like sitting in a nicer version of a family restaurant. I enjoyed the historic photos on the wall and the feeling of this super old establishment. There are mystery buttons all over the walls that I'm sure were used for something back in the day. Our server was very nice, helpful and communicated a lot with us. However since the food was only "alright" I probably won't be returning. Sad panda but there are other sausages out there.

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    Cynthia B.

    We visited Ulrich's twice in one day. First time at 2pm after getting off the plane. We were in town to attend our daughter's graduation. We had beef on weck & the fish fry with some local beers to wash it down. Tony ( the bartender) was attentive and and fun to talk to. That was a 5 star visit. The second time was about 8:30. The downtown was very busy but we had hungry family members ( ages 3 to 68). Six of us returned to Ulrich's. The restaurant was not busy. One waitress and one other table which was finishing up. We ordered quickly as food and sleep were a priority. Service was very very slow. Water came quickly but the beer took about 10 - 15 to arrive. Food took about 45 minutes to a hour. Burgers, piergies, French onion soup & kids chicken tenders. Food was decent not great. We didn't leave there till 10. About 45 minutes into the experience a table of ten that included 6 little kids and four adults. They gave up much quicker then us. They drank sodas and feed the kids popcorn after about 20 minutes sitting there with no food. The second visit was a two star. The bar area is really cool, my suggestion is go for drinks only.

    Laurie W.

    The food was great, the people were friendly and the beer was cold. This trip brought back memories of my youth. The new owner did a great job restoring this property and keeping it original at the same time. If you live in Buffalo or are visiting like us, you need to come enjoy Ulrich's.

    Ulrich's Potato Pancakes.  Out-stand-ing!!!

    Had lunch here today. It was my first time eating here. First I'll say, I love good, authentic German food. Second, I love unique places off the beaten path. Third, the more history the better. Ulrich's delivered on all fronts. We walked in and sat at the bar. We were greeted immediately by the bartender, who was fantastic. Friendly, chatty, and knowledgeable. We both ordered Hoegaardens while we looked at the menu. As we chatted more with the bartender, he introduced himself as Randy, shook our hands, and answered questions about the menu. We ordered potato pancakes as an appetizer. My brother ordered an open faced meatloaf sandwich. I couldn't order something that wasn't traditional German fare, so I got the veal schnitzel with sauerkraut and German potato salad. As we waited for the food, we chatted with Randy about the history of the place, how we ended up there, Taste of Buffalo, and all kinds of other topics. When the food came... holy cow!! HUGE portions. And the food was fantastic!! The potato pancakes were amazing! A little sweet, a hint of caraway, and sour cream or applesauce as toppers. Photo posted below. When the entrees came out I was so excited I forget to get a picture. My brother really enjoyed the meatloaf. And the veal schnitzel was excellent. I was both surprised I finished it and a little sad that it was gone. If I had any complaint at all, it's that there wasn't nearly as much German food on the menu as I expected. But, being so close to all the hospitals, I'd imagine they have to cater to a pretty diverse crowd. I'll end with this. As good as the food was (and it was REALLY good), the star of the day was Randy. Excellent service, very welcoming, and a gem of a bartender. If I still lived in the area and worked in the restaurant business I'd be trying to steal him.

    Great specials!
    Paula D.

    What a great place for lunch! If you happen to be visiting someone at Buffalo General or Roswell Park skip going to The hospital cafeteria or Tim Horton's and take a 2 block walk down Ellicott St to Virginia St where Ulrich's Taveran is located on the corner. Our meals were amazing! The fried bologna on a pretzel roll and warm pastrami sandwiches were exceptional, as was the perogi appetizer! I plan on having the award winning chilli next time and there WILL be a next time!

    The chicken pot pie to go........

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    Love this place! You can feel the history when you walk in. It is bar food not high end, but the sandwiches are fantastic!!!!

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