Kirby Jackson Posted June 9, 2016 Posted June 9, 2016 I've never been to Oliver's, but you talking as if it's a good thing that the guy from there is involved gives me some hope. I've been to Creekview and it kinda sucks. Overpriced TJIFriday's level food with a very good location. I know it's the same guy, but if Oliver's is good maybe there's a chance for SEAR. That'd be nice because I do like the sound of dry aged waygu steaks.Creekview isn't very good. I think that this guy recently took that over though (I could be wrong). Oliver's is one of the best few restaurants in the city. Yeah, sometimes these guys get involved with these endeavors with no clue what they are doing. I too have hope that they involved someone that definitely knows what he's doing. A little bit off topic but former Bill Angelo Crowell has done really well with franchise restaurants.
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted June 9, 2016 Posted June 9, 2016 A little bit off topic but former Bill Angelo Crowell has done really well with franchise restaurants. A much smarter investment for former athletes, IMO. Think Peyton Manning and Papa John's.
aristocrat Posted June 9, 2016 Posted June 9, 2016 I've never been to Oliver's, but you talking as if it's a good thing that the guy from there is involved gives me some hope. I've been to Creekview and it kinda sucks. Overpriced TJIFriday's level food with a very good location. I know it's the same guy, but if Oliver's is good maybe there's a chance for SEAR. That'd be nice because I do like the sound of dry aged waygu steaks. when did gorino sell olivers?
NoSaint Posted June 9, 2016 Posted June 9, 2016 (edited) A much smarter investment for former athletes, IMO. Think Peyton Manning and Papa John's. sometimes the sexy pick (steakhouse, music business, fashion, etc...) just doesnt knock it out like the blue collar (fast food, gas stations etc...) drew brees does jimmy johns here in nola, instead of competing in the high end space. Edited June 9, 2016 by NoSaint
The Big Cat Posted June 9, 2016 Posted June 9, 2016 I would hope The entire city of Buffalo could support more than 1 steak house?! As a Chicagoan, I almost fell out of my chair when the notion of a city not supporting more than one steakhouse was introduced. We have high end steakhouses inside high end steakhouses. I'm not kidding.
ricojes Posted June 9, 2016 Posted June 9, 2016 Oliver's is one of the best few restaurants in the city. Few? There are many good restaurants...The Left Bank, Hutch's, Tempo, Tappo, Bacchus, Trattoria Aroma, Kuni's, EB Green's, Ristorante Lombardo, Osteria 166, Martin Cooks, Sinatra's....and there are many more I have heard good things about, but haven't tried yet...Such as The Lodge, Big Ditch, Sea Bar, Buffalo Proper, Rue Franklin....I'm getting hungry, must be close to lunch... Also, BOSS - Buffalo's Original Steak & Seafood, is another high-end steak house in Buffalo (hertel avenue). I have heard good things, but i have never been there....
YoloinOhio Posted June 9, 2016 Posted June 9, 2016 (edited) I checked out Marble & Rye last time I was in town and loved it. Edited June 9, 2016 by YoloinOhio
Kirby Jackson Posted June 9, 2016 Posted June 9, 2016 Few? There are many good restaurants...The Left Bank, Hutch's, Tempo, Tappo, Bacchus, Trattoria Aroma, Kuni's, EB Green's, Ristorante Lombardo, Osteria 166, Martin Cooks, Sinatra's....and there are many more I have heard good things about, but haven't tried yet...Such as The Lodge, Big Ditch, Sea Bar, Buffalo Proper, Rue Franklin....I'm getting hungry, must be close to lunch... Also, BOSS - Buffalo's Original Steak & Seafood, is another high-end steak house in Buffalo (hertel avenue). I have heard good things, but i have never been there.... I'm sorry for the confusion. I wasn't suggesting that there are "just a few" I was suggesting that it is "one of the best few." In other words it's probably a top 10 restaurant.
thebandit27 Posted June 9, 2016 Posted June 9, 2016 If all for more steakhouses. Chophouse is grossly overrated IMO, as places like Russell's, Western Door (though that's in the Seneca Niagara Casino), and EB Green's have better fare at equal (or lesser) prices. I'll definitely try SEAR when it opens. Side note: I'm finally getting out to Aro Tapas in Williamsville next Friday--cannot wait.
stony Posted June 9, 2016 Posted June 9, 2016 If all for more steakhouses. Chophouse is grossly overrated IMO, as places like Russell's, Western Door (though that's in the Seneca Niagara Casino), and EB Green's have better fare at equal (or lesser) prices. I'll definitely try SEAR when it opens. Side note: I'm finally getting out to Aro Tapas in Williamsville next Friday--cannot wait. It's legit. Enjoy!
BarleyNY Posted June 9, 2016 Posted June 9, 2016 If all for more steakhouses. Chophouse is grossly overrated IMO, as places like Russell's, Western Door (though that's in the Seneca Niagara Casino), and EB Green's have better fare at equal (or lesser) prices. I'll definitely try SEAR when it opens. Side note: I'm finally getting out to Aro Tapas in Williamsville next Friday--cannot wait. I've been to Aro Tapas once and I'm interested in your opinion. Please post your thoughts.
MarkyMannn Posted June 9, 2016 Posted June 9, 2016 If all for more steakhouses. Chophouse is grossly overrated IMO, as places like Russell's, Western Door (though that's in the Seneca Niagara Casino), and EB Green's have better fare at equal (or lesser) prices. I'll definitely try SEAR when it opens. Side note: I'm finally getting out to Aro Tapas in Williamsville next Friday--cannot wait. I've been to Aro Tapas once and I'm interested in your opinion. Please post your thoughts. LOL I was just talking about it this morning at our production meeting. I'm more conservative and traditional in my choices. That said I wouldn't go back. My son picked it out. Spanish food............I'm like what's that? Not Mexican? You order a series of plates from $10 to $40 each. They advise 3-4 plates per person. The plates are VERY small, all except for the largest head of cauliflower I've ever seen served to one person. God bless you if you enjoy, just not my style at all Keep some change for a stop at Mighty after you get out
Luxy312 Posted June 9, 2016 Posted June 9, 2016 As a Chicagoan, I almost fell out of my chair when the notion of a city not supporting more than one steakhouse was introduced. We have high end steakhouses inside high end steakhouses. I'm not kidding. Same here Big Cat. I can name at least two dozen, without even thinking about it too much.
Best Player Available Posted June 9, 2016 Posted June 9, 2016 Well the Gulf Coast is more touristy than Buffalo. That said SEAR isn't far from the medical campus. There are more than one or two good steak houses in Buffalo. Try Black & Blue off sheridan headed towards transit. great steak, manhattans, and awesome wine cellar.
ricojes Posted June 9, 2016 Posted June 9, 2016 (edited) I'm sorry for the confusion. I wasn't suggesting that there are "just a few" I was suggesting that it is "one of the best few." In other words it's probably a top 10 restaurant. Kind of thought that's what you meant, but it was a good reason to list some great restaurants in the area!!!! As mentioned above, Black & Blue is very good. The suburbs have a lot of great steak places as well... Edited June 9, 2016 by ricojes
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted June 9, 2016 Posted June 9, 2016 If all for more steakhouses. Chophouse is grossly overrated IMO, as places like Russell's, Western Door (though that's in the Seneca Niagara Casino), and EB Green's have better fare at equal (or lesser) prices. I'll definitely try SEAR when it opens. Side note: I'm finally getting out to Aro Tapas in Williamsville next Friday--cannot wait. review a must
thebandit27 Posted June 9, 2016 Posted June 9, 2016 LOL I was just talking about it this morning at our production meeting. I'm more conservative and traditional in my choices. That said I wouldn't go back. My son picked it out. Spanish food............I'm like what's that? Not Mexican? You order a series of plates from $10 to $40 each. They advise 3-4 plates per person. The plates are VERY small, all except for the largest head of cauliflower I've ever seen served to one person. God bless you if you enjoy, just not my style at all Keep some change for a stop at Mighty after you get out I generally am a huge fan of tapas, because I like variety and pay absolutely zero attention to cost (with twin 3-year olds, we dine out so infrequently that dropping big dollars on a meal is no big deal). I'm more interested in the quality (and the bar specials)...and yeah, I'll post a review afterward. There are more than one or two good steak houses in Buffalo. Try Black & Blue off sheridan headed towards transit. great steak, manhattans, and awesome wine cellar. I'm not a huge Black & Blue guy. Good steaks for sure, but nothing outside of what I'd expect at any decent steakhouse. I haven't been to BOSS yet, but that location is a good omen IMO--Fiamma was easily my favorite steak joint when it was open. $26 for a perfectly cooked 8-oz filet? You're joking. Right now, I'd say that Russell's is probably my favorite. The steaks are excellent, and that Dinner For Two menu (which is poorly named since it's a menu grouping for one person) is easily the best deal in town. $39 for a soup/salad, 8-oz steak, side, and small dessert is highway robbery. You can drink an entire bottle of wine (get the Justin Cab) to your head and get out of there for less than $100/person.
chris heff Posted June 9, 2016 Posted June 9, 2016 LOL I was just talking about it this morning at our production meeting. I'm more conservative and traditional in my choices. That said I wouldn't go back. My son picked it out. Spanish food............I'm like what's that? Not Mexican? You order a series of plates from $10 to $40 each. They advise 3-4 plates per person. The plates are VERY small, all except for the largest head of cauliflower I've ever seen served to one person. God bless you if you enjoy, just not my style at all Keep some change for a stop at Mighty after you get out Your description is the definition of a tapas restaurant, hence the name, Aro Topas.
boater Posted June 9, 2016 Posted June 9, 2016 To bring hilarity to this serious high-end steak house dominated thread --- I miss the York Steak House that was in Eastern Hills mall. Seriously. For the price point, it was pretty good.
RalphOP83 Posted June 9, 2016 Posted June 9, 2016 Kennedy's Cove on Main Street in Clarence is phenomenal. No frills atmosphere with amazing steaks.
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