Angry Buffalo @ The Rose Garden — Restaurant in Town of Lancaster

Some call it The Angry Buffalo, but those who know the true sauced-up chosen ones we call it THE KRUSTY KRAB of Williamsville.

No, SpongeBob isn’t flipping patties in the back, but honestly? If you told me this place was staffed by cartoon sea creatures in disguise, I’d believe it. Why? Because the food is UNREAL, the staff are MAGICAL, and Hudson is absolutely the Poseidon of Pulled Pork.

WINGS THAT COULD START WARS

These wings? These aren’t regular wings. These are the kind of wings that make you cry a little, call your mom, and reconsider every bad decision you’ve ever made. I got medium-hot, and halfway through the first one I was speaking in tongues and writing poetry in bleu cheese. They were crispy like a soundtrack drop and sauced like someone whispered secrets to the fryer. One of my boys had the “Insanity” flavor and got so quiet, we thought he astral projected.

BURGERS THAT DESERVE THEIR OWN ZIP CODE

Now, about the burger. It showed up looking like it paid rent. Charred on the outside, juicy in the center, thick enough to legally count as a dumbbell. I took a bite and heard distant bagpipes playing. A single bald eagle flew by the window. I’m not saying it fixed my credit score, but I did get a call from Capital One saying they “felt something shift.”

SYD: SERVER, OR SORCERESS?

Then there’s Syd. Let me be clear: Syd is not just a server—she is a culinary field general, a napkin ninja, a sauce sommelier. She remembered our order better than we did. She moves with the speed of a caffeine-powered hummingbird and the confidence of someone who’s personally wrestled a bison. I spilled a drink? She already had a replacement in hand before it hit the floor. THAT’S Syd.

HUDSON: THE LEGEND, THE MYTH, THE MEAT MAGE

Now. Hudson.

This man walks the dining room like a king patrolling his spicy kingdom. You don’t talk to Hudson. You receive Hudson. If he even looks at your plate, the temperature increases by three degrees. The man is half-grillmaster, half-lumberjack, and 100% sauce sensei. I’m not saying he invented flavor, but I am saying the first time I saw him, my burger stood up a little straighter.

If Gordon Ramsay and Ron Swanson fused into one beautiful being, his name would be Hudson.

Call it what you want: The Angry Buffalo, Heaven’s Dive Bar, or, for real ones, The Krusty Krab of Wehrle Drive—but whatever you do, GO. The burgers will haunt your dreams (in a good way), the wings will baptize your tastebuds, Syd will guide your soul, and Hudson… Hudson will watch over you like a smokey-scented guardian angel.

14/10. Would legally change my address to Booth #7. Would eat blue cheese with a spoon. Would fight a jellyfish to...

Stopped here for a random afternoon lunch trying to avoid the black Friday crowds and we were not disappointed. It wasn't too busy when we went in around 2pm. Waitress/Bartender was very friendly and down to earth. She advised us of what beers were on tap and today's specials. We started with the southwest chicken chili. Spiced just right and savory. We really enjoyed it. We then both ordered burgers. My husband got the smash burger and I chose the bacon and Bleu cheese burger. The burger comes topped with bacon and bleu cheese sitting on some amazing bacon jam. I, can be pretty picky about a burger, but it was cooked well done as I asked, and with just enough seasoning with all the add on. It wasn't sloppy either but delectable. We finished our meal by washing it down with a Guiness and a Yuengling. They had a poster on the wall advertising trivia on Mondays at 630pm. They had a decent sized bar and what appeared to be a patio area for the warmer weather. I highly suggest checking this place out. I know we will be...

This bartender looks like a Tony, I know. But his name is Bill. Let me tell you about Bill. I've been around a long time. And I've been in a lot of establishments, and this guy Bill handled the whole darn bar. I couldn't believe it. The length of a bar and the two sides held another 10 people. He had the whole show. One guy behind this big a$$ "BAR" i was very impressed with the service and food. The roast beef was very good. Good selection of beers. I had to give him a decent tip because he was the server, too. I couldn't believe it. Whoever the owner is better take care of this guy Bill. He read that bar like. I saw once before, "My uncle Philly "Philly bones". . . Birth certificate was Filippo...