WD Bar & Grille — Restaurant in Buffalo

I didn’t just eat here—I went on a Notre Dame-style playoff run with cutlery. From the moment I walked in, I felt like I was entering the tunnel at Notre Dame Stadium: the lights dim, the crowd roaring (internally), the scent of seared greatness wafting through the air like hope in October. The maître d’ didn’t greet me—he handed me a playbook. I wasn’t seated—I was lined up in I-formation. And brother, I was about to run the gauntlet.

The wine? A 2018 cabernet so smooth and confident, it could start at quarterback and run Marcus Freeman’s entire offense with one swirl. Rich, commanding, and probably able to recruit a 5-star linebacker just by breathing near him.

Then came the steak—and let me be clear: this wasn’t food, it was a statement win. It hit the table with the power of a Howard Cross III sack and the elegance of Sam Hartman dropping dimes in a snowstorm. Medium rare, seasoned like it studied film, and so tender it canceled my dentist appointment. This steak didn’t just melt in my mouth—it called audibles and walked into the end zone. Joe Alt would’ve protected it with his life.

The risotto? Creamier than a freshman walk-on’s dreams. Smooth, rich, and disciplined—Al Golden would put this risotto on third down. The oysters? Briny, bold, and faster than Xavier Watts breaking on a slant route. I swear one of them whispered “Go Irish” as I ate it.

Then came the carrots—and I need you to hear me when I say this: these carrots were Heisman-caliber. Roasted to divine sweetness, glazed like they were prepping for the NFL Combine. These were Drayk Bowen in vegetable form: intense, built different, possibly sentient.

By dessert, I was a puddle. The waiter brought me a warm towel and simply said, “Marcus Freeman believes in you.” And in that...

At the WD Bar and Grill, we initially had a frustrating experience waiting for a server for 40 minutes, which led us to leave. However, they later called us to apologize for the inconvenience and offered us a free meal. During our next visit, their impressive plating skills and great hospitality, along with attentive servers, made for an unforgettable experience. The perfectly seasoned scallops, the best risotto I've ever had, and the fantastic prime rib made the meal well worth it.

Having dined at Niagara Falls, I can now compare that experience to the hospitality at Buffalo Creek Casino. I must say that Buffalo truly cares about its customers and genuinely wants you to return. No offense to Niagara Falls, but I find the food in Buffalo more enjoyable. The WD Bar and Grill offers a greater variety of appetizers and entrées, enhancing the overall dining experience. Their Seafood Thursdays and various random specials provide excellent options. Additionally, the prices in Buffalo are significantly better. Although I didn’t pay for anything during my visit, I noticed that you get much more for your money in Buffalo compared to Niagara Falls, making the food more satisfying.

Thank you, WD Bar and Grill, for enhancing your hospitality and transforming our dining experience! A special thanks to Kelly, the restaurant manager, and Sam for their outstanding service. I also want to express my gratitude to the kitchen staff for preparing such memorable dishes. Even though we can’t see everything happening behind the scenes, it’s clear that there is a great team working hard back there. My mom and I truly appreciate all of you, and we will definitely...

We called over the phone to place a reservation and upon our arrival we were met by a host by the name of Jack. Jack tells us our reservation doesn't exist and goes on and on for 10 minutes about how they are packed tonight and there's no room for us ect. Ect. Until finally he says that it would take 30 minutes to push 3 tables together for us. To our relief we tell Jack that he should have led with that and that we would gladly wait. Jack handled this situation all wrong and was actually quite rude and abrupt with this situation. We finally get seated and our waitress Kelly Anne took care of us. She was pleasant, knowledgeable and caring. The service was a bit slow, especially considering the "packed" restaurant that Jack told us about, actually ended up being about 10-15 tables with many to spare. When our food started to arrive, many of us were displeased with the quality of the food. The taste, texture and warmth was off with many different dishes. With a higher class restaurant you expect a certain standard of service. That was not met with this visit what so ever. $900+ bill for food that was underwhelming, a host that was incredibly rude and jumpy and service that felt like a lifetime for even drinks when the restaurant was practically empty. I don't think I would eat here even if...