Outdoor seating
Yes
The Steer Restaurant & Saloon in Buffalo
Categories
Location on the map
Buffalo, Erie County, New York, US
Service options
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Delivery
No
Health and safety
Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Yes
Highlights
Fast service
Yes
Fireplace
Yes
Great cocktails
Yes
Rooftop seating
Yes
Sport
Yes
Popular for
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Yes
Offerings
Alcohol
Yes
Beer
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Coffee
Yes
Comfort food
Yes
Happy-hour food
Yes
Healthy options
Yes
Kids' menu
Yes
Late-night food
Yes
Organic dishes
Yes
Small plates
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Vegetarian options
Yes
Wine
Yes
Dining options
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Catering
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Seating
Yes
Amenities
Bar on site
Yes
Gender-neutral toilets
Yes
Good for kids
Yes
High chairs
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Crowd
Family friendly
Yes
Groups
Yes
LGBTQ+ friendly
Yes
Tourists
Yes
Transgender safe space
Yes
University students
Yes
Planning
Accepts reservations
Yes
Payments
Debit cards
Yes
Credit cards
Yes
Phone: +1 716-838-0478
Site: https://www.steer716.com/
Site: https://www.steer716.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:4PM–12AM
- Tuesday:4PM–12AM
- Wednesday:4PM–12AM
- Thursday:4PM–12AM
- Friday:4PM–12AM
- Saturday:4PM–12AM
- Sunday:4PM–12AM
Comments (199)
Great drinks. Brunch menu limited but what is on it was wonderful. Friendly Staff.
I would give this place 10 stars if I could and not just for the food but because the customer service that I received from the banquet manager Zack was outstanding. From the very first phone call that I made to book my daughters graduation party until he came to help clean up/pack up food when my party was over was amazing. The food was absolutely delicious and he accommodated me with vegan options for my daughter. I recommended this place to all my friends and family and I will definitely use them again for any future events I may have. Zack you were a dream to work with. Thank you again for everything.
Super fast service, great environment and good prices. Pizza was amazing and so was the burgers. Looking forward to trying more options next time.
Nice, responsive wait staff, but the kitchen needs to up their game.We ordered medium rare burgers and got well done. My husband and I were so hungry we ate ours anyway, and my parents burgers were redone. We finished our entire meal before theirs were ready. Tasty burgers, but order rare if you want any pink meat in your burger.
My family and I were very excited to finally be able to go out to dinner. My son has just recently needed to follow an allergy free diet so finding a restaurant that will be suitable for him is pretty hard. Not only did the Steer double check all ingredients, but the food was outstanding! Thank you so much for following all the rules and regulations, but also having so many Allergy friendly options. We will definitely be back.
Im sooo sorry to see you go. You were a big part of my college experience during my first time away from home. That was 1988. Youve been a great staple in the community for me ever since. Thanks for the good times, good drinks, good food and good friends! Cheers!🥂 Raise a glass to you!🥂
Good brunch. $15 Bottle for mimosas. Great game day atmosphere. Large parking lot.
Great atmosphere and wide selection of entreés and drinks. Fair prices for great quality food. We dined on the upper roof which adds to the ambiance, just make sure to make reservations in advanced. The picture is cajun chicken linguine and its awesome. The spinach artichoke dip is 10/10 as well. Highly recommended restaurant. Make it a point to visit if youre visiting the area!
So sad to write this review, but I’ve never had such a bad experience. We waited a hour and a half for our food only to come out completely wrong. My son has severe allergies and this has always been a safe place with all the alternative options. Sad to say we won’t be back. Food was also cold. Hopefully, you can get your staff in order.
The Steer is very clean and friendly. The hostess was on top of things and seated us right away (we had reservations). The manager never stopped taking care of things and everything seemed to be running like a well-oiled machine. The steaks were flavorful, but for mine, I couldn’t tell if it was overdone or just a tough piece of meat. I would definitely return as it was a very positive experience.
Went on a busy night, but wait times dragged out for sure. I ordered the Katrina burger and it barely had a sliver of cheese on it and five pieces of fried onion. I hoped it would be drenched in cheese and onions, but it was dry. Otherwise not bad. Nice decor.
Wonderful service and an abundance of vegan choices. We will be back.
I came on a non traditional club night so it wasnt super busy. While sitting at the bar, the bartenders were nice and attentive. I did get food, but while looking at the menu it was so hard to figure out what to get. So many items sounded really good, and I liked that they had a lot vegetarian and vegan options. I decided on the Po Boy and I was not disappointed. The flavors came together very well and it was a good amount of food all together. It came with fries, and thankfully, the sandwich wasnt just a bunch of bread.The bathrooms were a nice size and clean. The interior of the actual venue was a nice design and had cute fireplaces. I get cold easily and it was nice to not freeze the whole time I was there. As soon as you walk in, its warm which allows you to defrost on cold Buffalo nights. They also have their own parking lot which is nice. I will have to come back and try their brunch.
The dining room is lovely and its always nice to sit by the fire to eat your dinner on a colder evening. The staff here is very friendly and helpful and very knowledgeable about the menu offerings. Last time I was here, I ordered the vegan egg salad sandwich and it was delicious! There is something on the menu here for everyone and I cant wait to come back!
Nice place and good food but the prices are a little high for what you get.
My family visited Buffalo this weekend, and we ended up eating here twice! The menu has a lot of variety, including several vegan options. The chickpea tots and avocado fries are creative, and the vegan lasagna is delicious! Our server both nights (I think her name is Lily) was incredibly friendly, attentive, and fun. She even remembered our drink orders from the night before! Well definitely be returning the next time were in town.
I came on a non traditional club night so it wasnt super busy. While sitting at the bar, the bartenders were nice and attentive. I did get food, but while looking at the menu it was so hard to figure out what to get. So many items sounded really good, and I liked that they had a lot vegetarian and vegan options.I decided on the Po Boy and I was not disappointed. The flavors came together very well and it was a good amount of food all together. It came with fries, and thankfully, the sandwich wasnt just a bunch of bread.
So, I really wanted to like this place since I love The Lake Effect Diner. Waitress seemed pretty good at first, then, after we had ordered, I overheard another wait staff telling other guests the specials that we never heard. I ordered the NY Strip, medium. My dining companion ordered a burger, with a fried egg, medium well. My steak was well done, burned in some places (which would have been super yummy with the contrast of a tender medium steak), dry, under seasoned, and tough. I was offered another steak... but I didnt want to still be eating after my dining companion was done, or get a sneezer. When the bill arrived, I was charged full price. The manager kindly comped my meal, which was far more than I was expecting. Hes the reason my rating is 3 stars not 1...
Great atmosphere, bar or dining area. Great selection of drinks, beers and food. Can substitute a burger for a chicken breast, or even put it on a salad. Service was a bit slow, not the waitress fault, think the kitchen was backed up. Very pleasant and food came out hot and fresh. Will return.
The venue was very comfy and warm. The restaurant had a clean rustic look with Western and rancher artwork. The food was good and the wait staff were attentive without being overbearing. The only drawer back was the music in the restaurant was too loud for easy conversation, but the outdoor seating made it easy for our group to still have a nice get together.
Amazing!! Great waiter and food ,atmosphere, parking was very but we were there on a Monday night. One food for thought being in the city location its more diverse of food choices especially for vegans. I would as a business owner make sure I dont run out of vegan entrees especially not two of them was looking forward to them. My meal was pretty amazing even being 3rd choice.
I had heard The Steer was more than the bar from my college days, and was pleasantly met with a very nice dining experience experience. I will be back.The service was good and sat us next to the gas fireplace. Many if their sauces and things are made in-house, so they’re able to check on allergens. I really appreciated the clear labels for vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free, and that there were several vegan dishes to choose from!Omnivores need not worry, most of the menu is full of deliciously-smelling beef and chicken. There are also happy hour appetizer specials! I’ll be back.I would prefer the dining room to turn off the TV - it’s very distracting and when I go out I want to focus on the people I’m with, without electronic lights flashing at me.
I had a great time here. The bartender was super friendly and knew her drinks. She was great to talk to.The food was delicious. There was a gluten free and vegan option.This was a great place for a group gathering. I was there for a celebration night for work and it was a great venue. The room was separate from the rest of the place so we had our privacy as well.
My Sister and I enjoyed a wonderful dinner at the Steer Restaurant. The service was excellent, the food was delicious, and the atmosphere was relaxing. My Sister enjoyed the lamb steak with potatoes, and greens. I ordered the NY Strip with a twice baked potato, and seasonal vegetables. Thank you for showing us a great time, we will definitely be back.
Covid regulation violator. Finding a great vegan place is hard to do in Buffalo. I used to eat here all the time, because the food is amazing. It pains me to write this review because I thought they would do better. But after ordering takeout from here, I had to walk into a bar of around 15 people not wearing a mask in late December. If this was earlier in the pandemic, totally fine because that would be following guidelines, at least a little bit. But now, we are in the worst of the pandemic WNY has ever seen. We are loosing precious lives and hospital workers are tired. People whose livelihoods have been stripped away are being walked over by restaurants like the Steer who are cheating the system by bowing down to possible super spreaders. NY has great resources for small businesses compared to so many other states. You may survive the pandemic, but people dont forget complacency.
There was ample parking which is always a concern when meeting friends for dinner. It has a nice atmosphere with some outdoor seating as well. The one section had ashtrays for smokers which is a plus in my book. Waitress was very good and the food was as well. If you have a larger party (more than 4 people) you should make reservations. We has planned for 10 but 14 showed up and they still were very accommodating.
We had a great dinner there with 2 very small children. Fun food but healthy options available and no wait to seat our family of 4. Everyone was super accommodating and kind. John S. our server even ran out to the parking lot after me to bring me my phone that I embarrassingly left behind! 👏🏻
Until sunday, Ive only had drinks at The Steer. this restaurant, a buffalo mainstay for years had a college bar called The Library, as i show my age - in the 90s. i wish i had photos to share. ive NEVER had more perfect food and drink as i DID at THE STEER. the food was A - MAZING❣️my drink was PERFECT. my girls n i just ordered and shared ☺️ i HIGHLY RECOMMEND THE STEER TO EVERYONE 😻 ps the servers were just as perfect 🌞
Great place to visit. But, do make sure to make a reservation before getting there. Always a crowd. The food is great, especially the fries.
I came here with my daughter for her birthday celebration. She eats vegan. Their menu supports that style of living! Food was good, great portions for the price. The host was very upbeat and great personality!Downside, Just make sure they have everything you want if the menu.I will come again!
Dining room is nice with a great atmosphere, very lovely fire. Chairs are wonky, though. Menu is good, with a few healthy options. There are some great burgers and they make a decent effort generating interesting specials. I think theyre going for elevated bar food and the prices reflect that. Burgers are $12 - $15.
The Steer has been a wonderful gathering place over the last few years fir my colleagies and friends. The atmosphere is friendly and unpretentious. The menu is top notch pub food with reasonable prices. I usually get a burger and fries, though over my various times at the establishment I have had many of the appetizers, wings, and pizzas, too.
Not only was the food terrific, but their vegan selection was great, as well! Who would have thought?!There really are choices for everyone art this place! Our server (Alexa) was both efficient and friendly, and we didnt have to wait long for our dinner- even on a busy Friday night! Will be back here very soon!
The food was very good, my burger came out exactly as asked and the smoked bacon was great! The main dining was surprisingly small considering the size of the bar, but enjoyed my overall meal here.
The Pulled Pork Sandwich and Sweet Potatoe Fries are a must. The waitstaff was super awesome, too. Great environment. Go!
Food was very good. The server made us feel very welcome and the music was not too loud so we could hear each other talk! One more thing, the bathroom was very clean!! A plus for a restaurant in my book!!
This is one of the classic Buffalo restaurants that have withstood the test of time. A wide variety of menu choices, many of which feature farm-to-table offerings. A number of vegan options are available as well as a number of gluten-free choices. Do yourself a favor & try the stuffed pepper appetizer. Outstanding! Great service to boot
The festive atmosphere, the welcoming hello from the bartender, the food, the service and the super cushioned seating that put a huge smile on my face. Before I would be twisting and turning trying to find a comfortable position. I was there twice with friends in the same week. See you again soon!!
The Steer is always lovely...Brunch is amazing here...low key, chic vibe...delicious. Service is phenomenal...the Ceasar Salad was the best Ive ever had with homemade croutons...and we always have Mimosas! 🤪Sooo GOOD🤪 My bestie and I always have great time here...she ordered the avocado toast with poached eggs...yum!
Love the environment, awesome staff and great food and music. The drinks are amazing and always given to you by a very engaging and friendly bar tender. The owner is on site and also a pleasure to be around. This is a very laid back atmosphere and I definitely would recommend it to anyone whos looking for quality services and a good time.
Sweet and genuine staff, timely and delicious plates, and decent priced drinks. This place has become a favorite over night.Also has plenty of vegan/vegetarian options.Go for the buddha burger.
Awesome vegan options! We loved the Beyond Burger with Garbanzo tots and the Lentil Meatloaf. Im sure their normal food is good too. Seriously if youre vegan and you occasionally miss beef get the Beyond Burger! Great service too and really large menu.
I celebrated my birthday here. The venue was nice but the mangers werent nice and lied to me about what was allowed at my event. I booked it 4 months in advance and when I got there to set up the manger came to talk to me. The 17 dollar open bar turned too 20 with taxes even though the other manager said taxes were included. I was also told it was a premium bar but all we got were well. They told me not everyone had to be 21 but the day of they told me they couldnt so I had to tell my sister and other close friends last minute they couldnt come. I made pudding shots to go with my birthday cake and the manager wouldnt let me pass them out but yet he wanted to try some. They gave me dj a hard time for setting up. Honestly if I didnt plan it for so long I would of changed locations for my party. The manager ended up being the bartender for the night and all my friends were telling me how rude he was. Ive been in the service industry myself for over 5 years and I know when a customer pays for a service you should be nice and try your best to make that person happy. Instead I was stressed out when I was suppose to be enjoying my night. I still had a great time thanks to my friends and the security staff was super nice as well.
We had a group of eight people and had a limited time to eat. They really took great care of us. They even allowed us to order ahead and we recieved our food just minutes upon arrival. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meal with time to spare for visiting. We will definitely be back!
I try to go here to enjoy!! FirstI went on a date I truly didn’t want or was not thrilled with my company !! So I figure this place would at least make the night some what enjoyable being here make the best of it !!! Right of the top the server was had zero patience and seem to be some where else I while we order and through out the whole night there was no smile from her at all and seem to be on cloud nine???? I will go back food was excellent ! Hope I never get the same waitress? And I’ll definitely bring better company too!!!all I can say is they need to give drug test to there workers!!!!!!
I drove past Steer every day on my way to work and never thought twice about it. As a vegan, I didn’t think the western style “saloon” with a cowboy hat for a sign would have anything for me. Man, was I wrong. There’s so many seriously good vegan choices that we’ll have to go several more times just to try everything (and to revisit the good stuff we’ve already had). I have family and friends who eat meat so sometimes it’s a struggle to find a place that will accommodate us all, and not leave someone feeling like they had to settle for the meal. This is the perfect place for the mixed bag of diets. And the moscow mule was made to perfection, service was quick. They do allow smoking outside which is fine for us but keep in mind if you’re looking for outdoor seating with folks sensitive to that. Most people these days use e cigs anyway so you hardly notice.
We were there last week for by birthday. It was Tuesday night, around 5pm, and our server was Elena.The Good:Everything was good. One interesting thing, that those who drink tea know, is that the iced tea tastes differently at each location depending on whether its real tea that they brew, or the syrup stuff from the soda dispenser. This tea seem like a freshly brewed black tea.The steak was great, although a bit undercooked (which seems to be the norm everywhere-- I think all the chefs have a dark alliance to undercook meat because they all think it tasted better rare -- drives me crazy.)The Average:The service was average. She had 3+ tables, and each table seemed to have 6+ so I completely understand.The Bad:Nothing I can recall.How could it have been a 5 star review? To have the meat properly cooked without having to ask them to send it back to the kitchen.
Pretty bummed, calimari was great, but ordered the Cowboy burger medium, was very well done. When the manager asked how it was I was honest. Didnt eat more than a 1/4 but was never removed from the check. Still hungry. Will try again in a while.
Uncommonly slow service ruined what otherwise could have been a nice visit. I promptly decided at every opportunity, but the overall meal still took 90 minutes from sit-down to signed check.The food is fine. The pizza I had was obviously over-cooked, with large blackened areas. The creme brulee was tasty. Portions were small, prices were average. The atmosphere was reasonably nice, and fairly trendy. Theres a garage door of sorts that can be opened, to give a faux patio feel even if youre inside.
The Steer seems to work better as a bar than a restaurant, with its loud music and overly salty food. However, the service is excellent and the fireplace lends a nice touch. They also provide many vegan options.
Big tasty beef and burgers. I ordered a corned beef sandwich which I would have loved if it had any Sauerkraut. Kids liked their basic burgers. I guess I appreciate some more green in my grilled sandwiches. Fries also nice and fresh.
The food was good. The price is moderate. The service was bad. Went there with a bigger group from work. We sat on the patio. We received no outdoor service until about 8pm. We had gotten there at 3:30pm. We had to go back into the bar to order our drinks and food. We also had to clear our own glasses and plates
Really great brunch on Sundays! Always have a good time there, drinks are fair priced, bit of a college crowd on weekends, but not out of control. Patio is one of the best in Buffalo with the fantastic fire pits!!!
The fries were stale and chewy. You can tell they just threw in some previously fried fries into the fryer. The burger was not great either. Super dry and no flavor. I rarely write reviews but the food at this place was awful... the one good thing was the server.
We came here at lunchtime with a huge group and realized after ordering drinks that we were in a pretty big hurry. Rather than being openly annoyed with our craziness (and I wouldnt have blamed her), the wonderful waitress was beyond accomodating. The food was delicious and also ready super quickly even though it was a busy day. Highly recommend!
Nice beer selection as well as appetizers and entrees. Calipari was great. Po boy was good (a bit too much roll) all 9 of us enjoyed our meal and would return
The place seems a bit run down and Un inviting. I had a burger that was okay in the pedestrian sense. Decent beers on tap, but the music was a bit odd (a Micheal Jackson medley and other pop stuff) for what was an older bar crowd. The place was also a bit dead for a Thursday dinner hour.
Really nice inside, went with some friends for late night drinks. Bartenders were very quick and were very good at managing a large crowd. Havent eaten there yet so I can only speak for the drinks which when not on special are on the mid to high price range (depending on what youre used to).
Bartender clearly disliked us simply for being a younger group, spent all his time on the other side of the bar and seemed annoyed by us calling him over to put in orders. Prices higher than some other bars in the area. Maybe it was an off night, as Ive heard good things about Steer, but dont plan on returning anytime soon.
Dans 30th surprise birthday party!!!!
Ordered a full rack of ribs... extremely dry and hard to eat. Price was on the high side for what you get, even if the food did taste better. Applaud them for the vegan menu and another in the party enjoyed the brunch food, but at a place called the steer i would hope the meat would be better. Id steer clear of this one...
Unfriendly staff, difficult environment, pricy for the quality of the place. I understand its a college bar, but if you are open for the rest of the day do so accordingly. The night scene is mediocre at best, but if youre expecting decent service for breakfast, lunch, and dinner then youre looking in the wrong place.Food is good, but the bartenders and servers dont know what theyre doing (cant pour drinks properly, and do not know how to properly garnish drinks/beers, or even put plates down in front of the correct people) and when given criticism the bartenders and servers are rude and unhelpful.Bottom line: If I wanted to be treated like a 16 year old by staff that is no more experienced than me Id just head to a highschool party instead of this place.(Review from a former student of UB who had came back for a beer there hoping it was a better environment...it wasnt)
Food is very good. They definitely need a little more help on the wait staff and the order wasnt right but they fixed it up. We could tell the waitress was definitely new and didnt know anything about the menu but nobody seemed to be guiding her around to help her out and waited a half hour for the bill.
Its hard to review this place because it feels like two different establishments depending on the time of day. The food is hit or miss but when its done well its really good (Burgers and apps are examples of whats good.) Decent beer selection.
Always love it! Great mushroom carbonara, lentil loaf, and tries their seasonal scallops! Wonderful and pleasant service. Great desserts. Amazing bar staff as well.
The main reason we went went here was because of the vegan menu options. They have quite a few to choose from, as well as gluten free options. The food was good, waitress was wonderful & prices are competitive. This was our first visit with many more to come.
The food was overpriced for the quality. They ought to clean their grill for their burgers, as mine had a lot of old char and gross bits attached to it. Also, the service was terrible. The waitress stood next to the table talking with friends for 30 minutes after we had asked for more drinks and the table behind us was waiting to order. We never did get more to drink.
My daughter had a oven pizza and I had a steak sandwich it was absolutely superb, The steer for dinner is top of the line they have amazing food. I would recommend her anyone from a first date, to an night on the town!
The Steer is by far the best kept secret and my favorite bar in the Buffalo area. The staff is very friendly and caring, and their menu cannot be beat in terms of quality and ingenuity. They have rotating specials that are exciting to try, and TONS of options for anyone who eats gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian, or vegan (or all of the above). Im GF/DF and allergic to chicken and this is one place in Buffalo I know I will never have to worry about the food I eat. If youre not a fan of the college crowd, I recommend going before too late at night. Being moments from UBs South campus it does attract quite the college crew. They do offer takeout, which I often take advantage of. Ive never been one to want to hang out with friends at a bar, really, but this place has changed my mind. Do yourself a favor and check it out!
What an awesome place! We loved everything about it. Thank you for an awesome dinner.
The fish tacos were awesome! And I appreciate that menu items were labled if they were vegan, dairy/gluten free! Very nice server we had as well :)
Im very impressed with the food and variety! Excellent burger and fries. Fresh salad. Gluten free and dairy free options. Good service. Highly recommend it. I will be back!
The artichoke dip was very tasty, just wish there was more of it. There was not enough compared to the pitas that were offered. The fish & chips were more breading than fish so were a huge disappointment the fries were tasty though. My husbands ribeye was cooked perfectly and was very tender and flavorful. I loved the mac & cheese. Reminded me of my childhood, although it took him some getting used to. The chocolate pie was a HUGE disappointment as it was 85% crust that was so hard I could not get the fork thru it. Problem with the desert was we had taken them to go so we didnt find out how bad they were until we were back at the hotel.
Great relaxed atmosphere. Fire places. Food is casual fair with extras on the healthy side. Very good and freshly prepared. Service was exceptional. Good selection of beer and wine.
We were disappointed that the Lake Effect was closed this evening, but we were late. The staff told us the same owners owned Steer next door with some of the same great sandwiches, etc. We gave it a go with fresh squeezed lemonade, a great brisket au jus on perfectly matched, just a bit salty, bread, and a couple pastrami on rye. The waitress was on the spot, but the kitchen was a bit slow, considering the two small tables of clients. The pastrami was perfectly prepped, but part of the bread was overcooked and tough. We will return the nect tImethrough town
Wonderful service every single time. Great rotating seasonal specials, surprisingly good vegetarian options for a steak place. One of my favorite restaurants in Buffalo!
Enjoyed our group meal. They were able to accommodate us without a reservation. Menu options for vegan and non vegan diners alike. Good service and outdoor dining.
Excellent service! Awesome atmosphere! This is my second time enjoying there steak and company!
13 people sitting at the bar, 2 bartenders, yet service was horrible. Plate was up and sitting for a while before I got it. Vegetables were ice cold and the sauce had turned to grease. Couldnt even eat them. Too much money for this type of treatment.
My friends and I go here to have dinner and drinks regularly. The food is always good and the drinks are as well. The waitresses never get bothered that we tend to hang around.
Its been years since Ive been here, but theyve done great work in that time. Brick oven pizza, and wonderful healthy food options. Lots of vegan and gluten free options as well.
Had a great evening with my lady friends at the Steer! Drinks were cold and delicious, and the food was on point. Nice ambiance and friendly service.
This place is fantastic! Has not only typical American style food, but gluten free and vegan options as well! I recommend getting the vegan potato skins and the beyond burger!
As a UB Graduate I would love to support University district businesses but I am unable to recommend the Steer or adjacent diner. The owner is a jealous, litigious person, making small business ownership difficult for other popular restaurants. I hate having to question if two of the oldest restaurants on Main by UB are only there because of Mr. Curtains multiple attempts to keep others out.
Food is horrible. Takes forever. Waited forty five minutes for wings. Had to leave and waitress said shed call to refund and never did. Way better restaurants. Anchor bar right down the street
My food was overcooked, dry, and disgusting. The chefs dont know how to poach an egg, the chicken looked old, and my meal was charred on one side of the plate. My husbands burger that he requested to be medium was also overcooked. While I was informed I couldnt get a mimosa because it was before noon, the table next to us had three people pounding them. I dont understand why the law only applies to certain tables.
Friendly Good service Except for the draft pours are poor. Pretty much well below the brim. I paid for a pint I shouldnt get 13oz. Cmon bartenders step up
Bartender rocked....the medium rare burger I ordered was well above well done...approaching inedible...ill go for the drinks and never the food
I really like the vegan options, Ive been here for my anniversary before and service was really good and the food was good too.
But I expected they had two times better if not three as a meat loving you know beef loving guy I was satisfied with the all the portions of me at vegetables side dishes salads nothing bad to say about this company
Great little bar with some decent eats. VERY BUSY on Friday nights while colleges are in session. I recommend going in on an off night and chatting up the bartenders or watching a game.
This place is a joke. a bunch of races workers In here. from the bartenders to theyre oreo security guards. if you are any kind of ethnicity except for white and you get in any trouble theyll kick you out even though you didnt even start it. I also got jumped by the boncers in this place where I had spend 100 of dollars. all because we told them to stop letting people skip the line to the bathroom. but of course the kids jumping the line are white and they didnt face no consequences. This low life wanna be cop juiced up security guards think they got the right to do w.e they want. i wouldnt spend a penny in there now
Athens Sunday brunch was great. The menu was decent sized. I had the banana bread waffles. BEST WAFFLE EVER
Awful service. Waited 15 minutes just to place a drink order, then waited another 20 minutes to place our food order. I dont blame our server at all, I blame management for only having 2 servers on during dinner hour.
This place is a menace to the university community, drawing in hordes of the bottom tier of UB students and other inconsiderate riff raff who flock the street every night on their way to it from 11:30 on, screaming, hooting, shrieking, talking at the top of their lungs, ululating, hollering, urinating openly, etc. The establishment itself frequently blasts music that shakes buildings blocks away until 4 am. The smell of the food from the place is nasty, even by standards of a garbage dump. City needs to revoke its licenses and make whatever changes to zoning regulations are necessary to keep such insanity limited to the zoo and out of the UB area. It really makes UB and the City of Buffalo look bad.
Tried brunch for the first time. Eggs Benedict was terrific and $20 bottomless mimosas noon until 3pm. Would definitely go back for brunch.
This is more of a pub/bar than what we expected. There are lots of vegan options which was why we went because we had some vegans in our party. I ordered a 14oz NY strip steak, the quality was subpar and came out over cooked. I wouldnt return
The steer is my favorite bar and restaurant in Buffalo. Friendly bartenders, amazing menu, and an overall melting pot of clientele... Overall, a great place to relax and enjoy a beer, dinner, or a game.
Excellent food and drinks, good od atmosphere and the service was also excellent. Very attentive
Cool place for dinner. I loved the Grilled Caesar Salad. They make a good steak as well.
Staff was very nice and friendly.. drinks were reasonably priced... and the food was delicious... will be visiting more often with friends
Fantastic breakfast, varieties from savory to sweet. Tons of food for cheap thats delicious. No wait, great service.
Great atmosphere. Excellent menu. Great desserts. Staff was extremely accomidating and friendly.
Been going here since the late 80s, much classier place now than the sticky floor bar scene back then. Good food, good look, good place.
No one waited on us, as we sat outside. When we came in to ask whats going on. They was very attentive, food was great
The Steer has a great enviorment, they recently redid their dining room and it shows. The staff and service were great and so was the food.
Plenty of vegan options. I had impossible Burger arugula in place of lettuce + Sriracha. Guacamole/chips. Was Delicious
Interesting breakfast menu, including a crabcake Benedict (pretty good, but drop the French baguette and ask for an English muffin) and fried baguette used for French toast (tastier than it sounds!)
Great food, lots of vegan and vegetarian options, and a great energy.
Very pricey, but food was decent. Service wasnt super speedy so probably not a good spot for lunch during work.
Food was great but took 45 minutes for our food on a Saturday at 2pm with only two other tables there. Disappointing but
Food is always good it would be 5 stars if the food came out at a reasonable time. The service was overall good
Great spot for a cozy lunch and a consistently good burger or wood fired pizza. Pretty good selection of beers on tap!
Great vegetarian and vegan options as well as options for meat eaters! Cocktails are pricey. Desserts are delicious.
Met the owner and the waitress...excellent dining experience...of food...service...and decor...A+++
Great food, good service, friendly staff and nice atmosphere on the patio!
It was lovely. The food was very good. The customer service was superb. Great people.
We were there for a weeding last weekend; great atmosphere. Steve was our bartender; excellent service all night !
Food was really good and so was service. Took 1 star away because they dont like to cut their food.
Sadly they were closed as we were really looking forward to trying the food.
Good burger cooked to temperature. The decore is nothing fancy, but it-s OK for a casual bite and a beer.
Come here all the time, neighborhood bar for us. Little disappointed in skins, could have been loaded more. Afternoon Saturday crowd different then we are use to.
We had just visited Parkside candies and decided to go out to lunch here. The onion soup was Superior and my breakfast rocked
Excellent food and service. When sitting outside be aware that the bees might like your food just as much as you do.
Went for brunch and the server was friendly and the food was fresh and really good.
Great ambiance. Friendly people and staff. My date and I enjoyed a nice evening.
Food is good most of the time, occasionally we have gone and been disappointed with the quality of both the food and service, could be more consistant.
Great service and ambiance for watching Bulls basketball. Peanut butter pie is RICH (and yummy)!
Good ambience. Good food. Very good service, the waitress who waited on us did a very good job.
This is one of my favorite spots for brunch. Plate sizes are large and definetly a great value.
So the waitress was great and people were friendly, o yeah food was good
Food consistently not good. Last time i had spoiled bbq sauce which is next to impossible on a very overcooked burger
Quality food, friendly staff, darts and patio.
Bennett High School meet and greet night. Was a blast. Long time from 1976 alumnus student.
Many vegan options, servers/bartenders are quick and kind, good games on the TV
Great food, good service. Amongst the few decent restaurants in Buffalo.
A little high on salt, but fast and tasty. Staff can be a little overwhelmed when it gets crowded, but theyre courteous and go out of their way to please.
Went on Halloween. Racist af. Bartender made the wrong drinks then kicked us out. Would give 0 if I could. Sad.
I had the house made pastrami on rye my wife had the twin filet and everything was spectacular!!
The food is amazing and customer service was awesome
Excellent restaurant fish fry was good except for the coleslaw on had a strange flavor
Really great atmosphere, good drinks a great bartenders, waiters & cooks.
Great service and really good food. Moderately priced.
Very clean good food friendly staff
Food was hot, fresh and delicious. Great service and clean place to be.
Terrific food delicious wine and friendly bartenders! Love this place!
Fire 🔥. Great service, nice place. Cannot wait to go back.
Went for a Birthday party the food and the drinks were good staff was nice & friendly.
Romantic..yet casualGreat atmosphere terrific choices of menu.Terrific martini!
Great drinks..good food and music
Went to a diaper party here, I’m not sure how much went to the parents, I’m hoping all of it. Second diaper party I’ve been to, a shower party for men.
The food is amazinggggg.....try Kalamari...the wings...
Service was great, but food was horrible, by far the worst burgers we ever had!!
Would prefer not to get hair in my food. Prices are to high to serve people hair... Just my personal opinion
Comfortable atmosphere, good food and beer selection.. friendly staff
Great burgers, and service. Other dishes looked good and appealing.
Nice environment, excellent short rib sandwich. Pleasant and helpful staff.
The food was good but I never see any black employees in that place hmmmm i wonder why
Our server was excellent and we enjoyed the vegan options
The food was excellent. The service was impeccable. Thanks Zach!
A bar with traditional American food and VEGAN options. Great prices and an amazing beer menu!!!
Good food and staff. Only been there for lunch, which is fantastic.
Sunday brunch done right.
Went with friends and staff great food and great service and well crowded fun place to eat service amazing...
Great food and the waitress, Lily, was amazing and attentive.
Good drink and food bar service. Establishment is a bit drewry and out-dated
Really nice place for casual dining. Nice drink selection.
Solid menu selection, great staff and a nice patio.
The pasta was plain but this place is nice.
Vegan options! Gender neutral bathrooms! Fire place! Loved it here.
Great sirloin steak and grilled veggies. Soup and salaf
Great food. Great service. Great menu options for vegans.
Go for the weekend brunch and get mimosas for the table. you will NOT be disappointed
Food was very good and prices were reasonable
Nice place to come for drinks on a Friday night. Can get very packed.
Excellent food, great bartenders nice vibe
Well stocked bar; if you want to spend 12 bucks on a boilermaker while listening to awful music then its the place for you
Great place vegan options are awesome especially the meatloaf!
Great place for a couple drinks ..some laughs with friends and good food
Love the steer the food never disappoint and the staff is incredible
Pretty nice bar with quality food and atmosphere ✨
Great bartenders if you put the effort in to talk to them!! 😍😍
Great wings... nice staff... good drinks
Perhaps the best French Onion Soup Ive ever had. Delicious!
Chicken was over cooked but the waitress took it off our bill it was a OK experience
MAC N CHEESE WAS DRY THE VEGETABLES WERE OVER COOK I LIKE THE LAKE EFFECT DINER BETTER
Iced Tea was horrible but the Beyond Vegan Burger was excellent. Recommended.
I could eat the calamari and burgers all day. Yummy!
Berger was juicy and flavorful, great atmosphere and friendly staff.
Total reviews rating 4.1
199 Reviews for The Steer Restaurant & Saloon 2023:
Review №1
2021-08-17My family and I decided to take a trip to Buffalo, New York and stumbled upon The Steer. And i ordered the “3151 Steak Sandwich” and honestly, I think it was the best steak sandwich I’ve ever had!! The service was astounding!! Lots of seating, with beautiful decor, and nice clean bathrooms. The kitchen is mostly open so you can see the chefs cooking from the bar. Seeing the chefs so dedicated and intricate with their work is quite reassuring because you know your food is cooked with love and care. Me and my family are so happy we found this restaurant, it’s been an honor to dine here, Thank you ‘The Steer’!
Review №2
2022-06-25Terrible service. The waiting staff was highly unorganized. I walked in and a customer was extremely intoxicated dancing on our waiter creating a distribution and delay in our service. No one stopped serving the young lady or intervened. We finally ordered our food and half of our food arrived. When asked for the rest the waiting staff was confused on what was actually ordered. Burgers were served BURNT, when ordered medium. They then struggled to removed food that never arrived off the final bill. After 45 minutes the Owner walked up to the counter as his staff was standing around struggling, and laughed directly in my face at the situation. I will never return to this facility or recommend. Save your time & money.
Review №3
2022-07-01Glad Steer is open again. Really love the new manager, Hannah -- shes so personable & has great menu/drink recs. BTW def think Steer should put the Garbanzo tots back on the menu, they were sooo good.
Review №4
2021-06-02Pros:- Great Atmosphere- Convenient Location- Great decorations and overall setup is excellent- Friendly StaffCons:- Price doesnt justify quality- Good but not Great food- Wait times for food to arrive can be a little long (we had a lot of people so maybe thats why)Overall, I think this is a good place to eat but you shouldnt expect anything amazing. The vibe is really nice but if youre only coming for food (and expecting top of the line stuff) then this place really isnt for you
Review №5
2019-01-22Very excellent service! The staff was all very welcoming. Brooklyn our waitress, was super sweet and very knowledgable.They have a wide selection of food. The old menu item the Elvis was delicious. Who knew bananas, peanut butter, honey, bacon, cheese and a burger would all go together so well!The atmosphere was great and full of old touches of Buffalo history hanging up as decor.Great place to dine, host events it appears to as well. Will be back again soon!
Review №6
2020-01-13Havent seen my friend Tucker in awhile, think hes down in Florida. He has changed the nature of his restaurant several times, and I like his menu. I had firewood chicken, fried avocado, and took rum cake and a vegan raspberry cheesecake dessert home for later!
Review №7
2020-01-12I really want to like this place but everytime I go something is wrong. First time I went I got the steak and eggs and they gave me sausage patties and I hate sausage. Second time I got the french toast the regular one with the strawberries and whipped cream and I recieved the savory one instead. I just went again today and asked for the steak and eggs again and I wanted medium rare and they gave me well done. I told the waitress and they had them redo it for me but she came back with a small plate and the chef wanted proof it wasnt how I asked. Why would I lie about that rather than eat what I asked for? Anyways, after she came back with my new steak it still wasnt medium rare, more towards medium and I just accepted it because Im not waiting all that time again. I dont think Ill be coming back here, theres always an issue.
Review №8
2022-07-04Friendly staff and delicious food...Nice place for a meeting with friends
Review №9
2018-04-19The bar area smells like a huge can of beer but hey its a college bar right?There is a lot on the side they share with lake effect so your not forced to use the pay2park machine whoot whoot!This place is appropriate for all ages during breakfast lunch and dinner hours. They do turn up and party after 9. Be prepared to be IDd at the door.We called last minute and got reservations so that was a good sign. Our waitress was very polite her service was great.The drinks are a bit pricey Ill say. At least $10 a pop besides some wines and most beer.My boyfriend ordered was the philly steak soup appetizer which was phenomenal came with crackers.I got the french onion soup. French Onion soup was so CHEESEY. More cheese than actual soup but the flavor was spot on so I gave a pass.The macaroni and cheese tastes like REAL baked mac and cheese if you know what I mean a side is $7. Fish fry is HUGE and will definitely fill you up.I got the Blackened Cajun Chicken and Shrimp Alfredo. For me it was a nice portion. The chicken was good and flavorful and the shrimp was buttered, peppered and salted. I was expecting more of a spicy kick to it but it was great.Overall our bill wasnt too high. And we both enjoyed our time. Plan on going back soon.
Review №10
2018-11-12Tasteless burgers. Too well done. Terrible service. One waitress doing both a bartenders job and waiting on tables. The cream of cauliflower had potential but had too much of what I was assuming was pepper in it. The presentation of the food was spot on though but did not reflect the taste of the food in the least. There was tons of pickles on my plate and all I could smell was pickles while I ate which was truly unappetizing. The place smelled of stale beer. It was way overpriced. The bathrooms are weird and disconcerning and there is a two way mirror from the washroom overlooking the bar too. The atmosphere was very unsettling and the loud music traveled into the dining room. We wont be coming back and do not recommended the place.