The Burning Buffalo Bar and Grill
Regional, pub · Buffalo
Savor the flavor of Buffalo's heart
About The Burning Buffalo Bar and Grill
Nestled in the heart of Buffalo at 1504 Hertel Ave, our restaurant, The Burning Buffalo Bar and Grill, has become a beloved fixture for locals and visitors alike. We pride ourselves on offering a regional pub experience that truly captures the essence of Western New York flavors. Our menu showcases...
Nestled in the heart of Buffalo at 1504 Hertel Ave, our restaurant, The Burning Buffalo Bar and Grill, has become a beloved fixture for locals and visitors alike. We pride ourselves on offering a regional pub experience that truly captures the essence of Western New York flavors. Our menu showcases classic American dishes with a twist, carefully crafted to complement our extensive selection of beers and spirits, many sourced locally. With a 4.4/5 rating based on 656 reviews, we're honored by your support and continue to strive for excellence in every aspect of our service—from the moment you walk through our doors until long after your last bite. Come join us and experience authentic Buffalo hospitality in a warm and inviting atmosphere that makes every visit feel like home.
What Customers Say About The Burning Buffalo Bar and Grill
The Burning Buffalo Bar and Grill is generally well-regarded for its food, friendly staff (especially Carrie), and Bloody Marys. Many appreciate the gluten-free options. Slow service and understaffing are occasional issues, especially during busy times.
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Tip: Reservations are recommended, especially in the evenings. If you have celiac, this place is a gem with gluten-free options and a dedicated fryer.
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The Burning Buffalo Bar and Grill is located in Buffalo, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.
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- Buffalo Zoo Entrance Court (A 854m) — building in Buffalo, New York, United States Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
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- Buffalo Zoological Garden (A 947m) — park in the United States of America
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Had an incredible experience! Huge portions, amazing food, and so many gluten free options! The staff was so pleasant too and made our dinner really enjoyable. Will definitely be coming back!
Stopped in for food & drinks after driving in from Toronto on our way to the airport to head back to STL. This place was fantastic. Food was great and our server was awesome.
Awesome food and fantastic bartenders. They also have a peanut butter tequila that is surprisingly delicious.
Every other Friday, myself and my two daughters eat here. The entire bar and restaurant knows us and greets my daughters (they are 2 & 4) we sit at the exact same table and we order the same thing everytime. Well, actually we don't even order anymore, we just arrive and they put the order in and get our same drinks. The food is bar food with a big upgrade, everything is delicious and cooked well. I get the steak frites rare (because I'm not a psycho) and it is a 14oz PRIME grade strip. Cooked perfect everytime, not one deviation. Sliced with steak sauce and hand cut fresh garlic parm fries. The kids get mac & cheese and chicken fingers and fries from the kids menu that is on the coloring sheet. They also give crayons and kids sippy cups. The wait staff (we usually have Andrea), the bartender, the owner Nick and of course, the kitchen staff who even knows us by our order are incredible with my girls. Honestly, as I watch over what I have declared my own restaurant at the other visitors - they are treated just as kind and attended to and their children included and acknowledged. It's a gem. My girls and I will be there every other Friday per usual. I pick them up from school and they immediately say, "we're going to our favorite restaurant" and sometimes I drag my friends and girlfriend in-between daddy-daughter dates. Thank you Burning Buff staff and
We had such a great time here. Carrie took great care of us. She was kind to my kids and patient with us. Every plate was quality and so tasty. The atmosphere was welcoming and everything was clean. We would go there again in a heartbeat. So glad we chose The Burning Buffalo Bar and Grill!
If you have celiac, this place is a gem. Their menu clearly labels gluten-free options, and they even have a dedicated fryer. A rare and reassuring find! Highly recommend the wings and nachos. Huge kudos to Carrie, who was handling the floor solo as a waitress/hostess on a steady Monday night. She was greeting guests, taking orders, running food, clearing tables- you name it. She kept everything running smoothly and always with a great attitude. I noticed the bartender was equally on point, and together they made a super efficient team. Couldn’t have asked for better service!
I ordered nachos and an espresso martini (that came with a fun orange peel), both of which were great! Our server was so sweet and prompt. I wish I could have tried more of the appetizers. They offer vegetarian options in all sections of the menu, which I loved. I just wish they had more variety in their menu. The restaurant was also kind of chilly, which made it less relaxing. All and all, it was very good and I would recommend this restaurant as a great place to meet up with friends.
Took my lady out to dinner for V-day and I must say the food and wine was good. The cocktail drinks were alright, she didn’t really like it. The only thing that didn’t sit right with me was that the tip was added to my bill when I originally wanted to pay a cash tip separately. Let’s say I told her to charge my card for the food and I’ll tip separately with cash, either more or less, would that be a problem ? Idk if tips automatically go on the bill for everyone but that’s my first time encountering that…
Best Bloody Mary's ever hands down! Unfortunately, my non-cooked/cured salmon entree never arrived after 1 hour. This is a Bloody Mary and liquid diet highly recommended spot. If you are eating ensure you have 2 hours to enjoy your brunch. I still think the Gin Cured Salmon would have been delicious!
The food was outstanding! The service however was quite lacking. I guess if you don't know the male bartender that's serving he's too busy talking to people he does know then to take your order. I ordered a side that came out after my husband had finished his meal and mine was almost. We ordered cold blue crab on brioche, capresse salad, mac and cheese as a side, and the wild game burger that was kangaroo! The food was delicious, just not impressed with the service.
I've been coming here for years and unfortunately did not have a great experience yesterday. There wasn't enough staff on and the bartender was fulfilling multiple roles, bussing, hosting, serving and tending to the bar. We were patient when ordering drinks, however I noticed that the bartender glared at me a few times and it made me feel very uncomfortable. I don't think I will be coming back here, and it sucks because this was a neighborhood bar that is close to home.
Over an hour wait for food that was honestly at the bare minimum okay. Waited 30 minutes just for drinks & waters. Plates came out dirty, we were overchaged on our first check and they also asked us to separate the bills ourselves(4 people)
over an hour wait, server all stressed cus she seems to be the only one working so she was messing up a bit (but i dont blame her, food was pretty mid
We had a reservation on a Wednesday and it was my wife’s birthday. She always wanted to check this place out and we even told them it was for a special occasion. Only 3 tables were occupied and we waited by the door much longer than we should have before someone even acknowledged us . Finally we get a table and no waiter/waitress came to our table at all ! After 15-20 minutes we simply walked out. Nope , not getting my money.
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