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The Burning Buffalo Bar & Grill, Buffalo, NY

The Burning Buffalo Bar & Grill

4.5
4.5
274 Reviews
$30 and under
American
1504 Hertel Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for craft beers
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for happy hour
At The Burning Buffalo being a good neighbor is at the forefront of everything we do. We serve our community by providing impeccable food and beverages served with exceptional hospitality. In the spirit of generosity and kindness, we support our neighbors by sponsoring local sports leagues, hosting local events and giving back to the community where we live and work.

We specialize in elevated pub fare, craft cocktails, and craft beer. We also offer takeout and online ordering.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Buffalo
  • Cross street
    Sterling Avenue
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

What 274 people are saying

The Burning Buffalo Bar & Grill reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Western New York

    Best Food

  • Western New York

    Best Value

  • Western New York

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Burning Buffalo Bar & Grill is celebrated for its "excellent service, amazing food, and great drinks." Guests love the "best burgers," gluten-free options, and hearty portions. Though some mention noise and service challenges, the pub atmosphere and "spot on" drinks make it a favorite for a casual and satisfying dining experience.

274 Reviews
  1. Erin

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Courtney was extremely friendly and attentive to our dining needs. Her food recommendations were exactly what she promised and we left satisfied. The crowd at the bar was fun to hang out with after our meal and we stayed out later than anticipated.

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  2. Kayla

    Upstate NY2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    They no longer serve brunch though open table states that they have a brunch menu

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  3. Mary

    New York City4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Foods and drinks were spot on as always! They need to do something about the noise level though. Add more acoustic tiles.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful time having drinks at the bar and then moved to a table for the delicious pork belly bites and wings. We will definitely return again soon!

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  5. Tracey

    New York City4 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I was disappointed. A reservation for my birthday and we were - 1. made to wait before being sat 2. once sat, no one came over to greet us 3. bartender dropped water but said nothing and walked away. It appeared that the place was understaffed and overwhelmed with an unplanned pop due to the nice weather, but as we continued to sit and wait, not one person apologized for the wait or acknowledged us even being there. And that is why no one even noticed that we got up and left.

    1 person found this helpful

  6. OpenTable Diner

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, amazing food, and great drinks.

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  7. John

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This grill makes great pub food including some of the best burgers I’ve ever had.

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  8. Roger

    New York City4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I've been to BB for drinks, but this was the first time I came for dinner. There were five of us. At 7:30, they were already out of a liquor in one of their specialty cocktails. For the short rib dinner I ordered, they were out of mashed potatoes. They substituted French fries which were greasy before they covered them in beef gravy. The short rib was delicious. Two friends enjoyed their burgers, but thought the French fries were too greasy. One ordered the mac and cheese which was obviously too dry. He asked for more cheese. They had to bring it twice. He was charges $6. for the extra sauce. Waitress was friendly and did her best. They do not offer separate checks. A 20% gratuity was added for the five of us. I wouldn't go back here again.

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  9. Bob

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great service, wait staff was very engaging!

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  10. Matthew

    Chicago8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So many gluten free options! Delicious food. We can’t wait to go back.

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FAQs

The Burning Buffalo Bar & Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (716) 259-9060.

The Burning Buffalo Bar & Grill is rated 4.5 stars by 274 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for The Burning Buffalo Bar & Grill

1504 Hertel Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Sterling Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Buffalo
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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