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The Burning Buffalo Bar & Grill, Buffalo, NY

The Burning Buffalo Bar & Grill

4.5 (280)
$30 and under
American
1504 Hertel Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for happy hour
  • Gluten-free-friendly
  • Neighborhood gem
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 280 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Western New York

    Healthy

  • Western New York

    Neighborhood gem

  • Western New York

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Burning Buffalo Bar & Grill is a lively spot known for its "wonderful burgers" and "best in the city" fish fries. With "extremely friendly" service, it's ideal for family outings. While the atmosphere is bustling, it offers "many gluten free options" and delicious pub fare. Note: limited parking.
280 Reviews
  1. Fred

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love the Burning Buffalo a lot! It's such a fun spot to take our kids and grandkids! The waitresses are the best. Friendly but very professional. We've never had a bad meal there. Their burgers are wonderful and the fish fries might be the best in the city.

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  2. Kelly

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came for the gf options -thank you you did not disappoint

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  3. carlos

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for lunch. Was great food and service was extremely pleasant. The timing was slow but the smiles and positivity made up for it. A bit pricey

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  4. David

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious meal. They have many gluten free options. We will definitely be back!!!

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  5. Kelly

    Upstate New York1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Restaurant Week brought me in as a first time visitor, but I will be back. The food came out hot and was delicious, especially the roasted tomato basil soup. My next visit I hope to sit on the outdoor patio and enjoy the hustle of Hertel Ave. Service was prompt and efficient. The bar was very busy, also a good future option.

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  6. Erin

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    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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  7. Kayla

    Upstate New York2 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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  8. 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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  9. Barbara

    New York State24 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Neighborhood hangout, with very limited parking ( on-street only). Very busy on weekends; in my opinion, staff had a difficult time keeping up with customers orders, resulting in a forgotten drink and long-ish wait for food. Felt unsafe, seated on a raised platform (3 steps up), with no railing along the length or on the stairs, especially after consumption of alcoholic beverages. Food was good, with a wide selection of drink options. Come and hang out with friends, but watch your step!

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  10. 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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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 280 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 2 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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